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You look as if you've seen a ghost!' Jade is so used to living in the shadow of Vicky, her loud, confident best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer around. But Vicky's a sparky girl who's not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full! Whether Jade is in lessons, out running or tentatively trying to make new friends, Vicky is determined to make her presence felt ...

Disagreeable old Miss Terry spends her Christmas Eve getting rid of toys from her childhood toy box. One by one she tosses them onto the sidewalk in front of her house, then secretly watches the little scenes that occur, which seem to confirm her belief that true Christmas spirit does not exist. Then the angel from her childhood Christmas tree appears to show Miss Terry that she has not yet witnessed the final act of each of those little dramas.

When the Littlest Angel sits on clouds with her family, they explain that on Christmas Eve all of the angels give the world something special for Christmas. Her sister Angelina gives the gift of music. Her cousin Dawn gives the gift of Christmas lights. Fiona gives holiday treats, and Olivia gives the world evergreens. But what will the Littlest Angel give? Find out what happens when the Littlest Angel somersaults off her cloud…down to Earth and meets Michael, a little boy who is also looking to give a special gift.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Twelve Angels Weeping written by Dave Rudden, and read by the author, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Nicholas Briggs. Twelve extraordinary Doctor Who stories, each featuring a monstrous villain from the Doctor Who world. On every planet that has existed or...

A charming re-telling of the Christmas story from the legendary Michael Morpurgo. Who looks after the sheep when the shepherds rush off to see the new baby Jesus?...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at...

Liam Henry is just an average teenager. He enjoys sports, plays with his sister, and spends his summers with his friends. But everything changes for him when an angel appears and invites him to be one of God's warriors. Although he's scared, Liam faces the demons. But will he succeed as a warrior for God, or will he fall to his own demons?

Despite the Great Depression leaving many students poverty-stricken, Delores’s elementary school class participates in a Secret Santa gift exchange at Christmastime. She is disappointed to find out the poorest girl in class drew her name and learns a lesson in humility when the day of the exchange finally comes.

Who is Charlotte Mason? The Angel Orphan tells the true and inspiring story of the courageous young girl who changed the face of education in the United Kingdom and beyond. In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden brings to life the story of the intelligent young girl who grew to be an author and champion of education. Charlotte Marie Shaw Mason was born in Wales and raised as an only child in the north of England. Her family struggled, but she became a self-directed learner. Orphaned as a teenager, Charlotte had a lifelong struggle with illness. Yet Charlotte persevered.

Birthday presents for mothers are never right - they're always too big, too small, or the wrong color. So when a young girl's mother simply asks for a homemade birthday cake, the girl thinks her troubles are over. Her happiness quickly disappears, though, when she hears the name of the cake her mother wants. The girl knows she won't find a High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake recipe in The Joy of Cooking.

Cuando el ángel más pequeño se sienta en las nubes con su familia, le explican que en la víspera de Navidad todos los ángeles dan al mundo algo especial para Navidad. Su hermana Angelina da el don de la música. Su prima Alba da el don de las luces de Navidad. Fiona da delicias Navideñas, y Olivia da al mundo los árboles de hoja perenne. ¿Pero que le dará el ángel más pequeño? Averigua lo que sucede cuando el ángel más pequeño salta de su nube… a la Tierra y se encuentra con Miguel, un niño pequeño que también está buscando un regalo especial para dar.

A hilarious, fun-filled story all about what (might) have happened behind-the-scenes events at the Nativity… There's great excitement in Heaven - the Son of God is about to be born on earth as a tiny baby! Unfortunately, the task of delivering the big news has fallen to Gabe - who is probably the least qualified angel in the whole of creation… Before he knows it, there’s dangerous journey to undertake; a wedding to get back on track; a donkey to be re-invented; and, lurking in the shadows, a certain somebody who's not too keen on the whole project.

One of America's most beloved storytellers tells of spirits that have nurtured her in these four tales: "The Accidental Angel," "Wilbur Martin: God's Maintenance Man," "The Water Lilies," and "Angels in Disguise."

Otto and Leni have escaped to England from Nazi Germany. They thought they were safe, but now the British want them to go back. Dropped behind enemy lines, they embark on a secret operation codenamed Wolfsangel. Their mission is to find and kidnap a girl who could bring down Hitler. And so begins their bravest journey yet.

Haunting, gentle spirits from far-flung worlds meet in the pulsing sphere of dreams and lullabies that is Angel Heart, a music storybook.

The Angel (Danish: Engelen) is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The tale was first published with three others in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. First Collection by C.A. Reitzel in November 1843. The four tales were received by the Danish critics with great acclaim. A child has died, and an angel is escorting him to Heaven. They wander over the earth for a while, visiting the child's favorite places. Along the way they gather flowers to transplant into the gardens of Heaven. The angel takes the child to a poverty-stricken area where a dead field lily lies in a trash heap.

Dive into the enchanting world of Angel Food Time, the sixth and final volume of the beloved Angel Food Series by Father Brennan. This delightful collection features 28 charming tales designed to captivate young imaginations, with titles like Six Red Roses, The Three Little Angels, A Surprise From Santa Claus, and The Boy Who Dusted the Devils Tail. Join us for these heartwarming stories, beautifully narrated by Maria Therese.

Louisa Lilias Plunket Greene was an Irish author celebrated for her childrens books, but On Angels Wings resonates with readers of all ages. Meet Violet, the girl who gazes out from her window, always observing but never joining the world outside. While the other children cruelly label her a hunchback, the adults grapple with the harsh realities of childhood and innocence. This poignant tale explores the delicate balance between protecting a child and allowing her to navigate a world that may never fully embrace her. Can Violet find joy despite her challenges? This touching narrative is a ...

Melody believes in guardian angels, but the other Bailey School kids aren't convinced. That is until a new woman comes to town who keeps showing up just in time to save people. Melody even says she saw the woman spreading her wings! Could the newcomer really have come to Bailey City on a miracle mission?

A touching story of the moments following the death of a child. Comfort, memories, and a visual reminder of life here follows a young boy on his journey. What may be most compelling is his angelic companion. A classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen narrated by Glenn Hascall.