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What if every laugh you've ever shared never truly disappeared? Ten-year-old Oliver Banks has always seen wonder where others see ordinary life. He notices the stories hidden in old trees, the mysteries tucked inside forgotten places, and the tiny sparks of magic that most people never stop to see. Then something impossible begins to happen. Laughter starts disappearing. The joyful giggles of children, the warm chuckles of grandparents, and the happy moments that bring people together slowly begin to fade.

In Nimmerland nehmen die Darling-Geschwister an der großen Totem-Zeremonie der Indianer teil. Dabei erscheint ein Tier, das sich einen Menschen aussucht, dessen Totemtier es sein will. Diesmal erscheint ein Marmoset-Äffchen, und es sucht sich John aus. Da John unfreundlich ist, schnappt sich das Äffchen seine Brille sowie das Große Buch und läuft weg.

John William Drake was born an explorer; just like many, many Drakes before him. His adventure really began with the discovery of a book hidden in the ceiling, followed by the mysterious disappearance of his father. He lived every day in misery until his 12th birthday. A new friend gave him an invitation he could not turn down: follow me and change your destiny. He never imagined being captured by bandits and taken to a ship riddled with river rats was part of his fate. Not just any bandits - the Bandits of Basswood.

French guitarist Monsieur Padam, young skipper Thomas, his little dog Petit, and their clever Australian friend Elisa are in beautiful Scotland. Their holiday plans quickly go out the window when they find themselves at the centre of a new adventure. What is the plush toy hiding? And who is on the hunt for gold? Their determination to uncover the secret of the stone leads them to unexpected places and a dangerous encounter.

When his king dies, Faithful John becomes the servant of the new king. Taking him on a tour of his newly acquired castle, John shows his master all of the rooms but one, which he refuses to enter: a room that contains a mysterious portrait.

The dreams we forget are never truly gone…Eleven-year-old Oliver Banks has a problem—his dreams have disappeared. Every night, instead of magical adventures, impossible worlds, and the wonder he once knew, Oliver finds only darkness. Then a mysterious letter arrives, inviting him to a place that shouldn’t exist: The Museum of Forgotten Dreams. Hidden somewhere between night and morning, the museum holds every dream ever lost, abandoned, or forgotten. Guided by the mysterious Keeper, Oliver discovers that his dreams were not lost by accident—they were taken.

Not just anyone can be a knight, and this spell-binding collection of action-packed stories from around the world will show you why. Narrated by Anthony Head, who played Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Knights is the absorbing tale of young Tom of Warwick who is sent to his local castle to learn the art of knighthood. Tom's adventures, and the stories he hears from Master William about knights from many traditions, will delight and enthral young would-be-knights everywhere.

Ready to Supercharge Your Child’s Vocabulary with Adventure? Meet Marvelous Maxx! Looking for a fun, action-packed way to expand your child’s vocabulary? Marvelous Maxx and the Field Trip is the perfect blend of thrilling storytelling and educational fun—with a bonus first-aid lesson built right in!

Oliver Banks has found lost laughter in a magical library. He's uncovered forgotten dreams in a mysterious museum. Now he's discovered a place where hope itself grows. A hidden garden where every flower represents a second chance someone let slip away. When the mysterious Gardener reveals that his mother's dream of being a painter is dying, Oliver must walk through the Test of Thorns to save it. But the Garden has more in store for him.

Join Bobbin, as he ventures across the Southern Hemisphere, in search of the elusive Little Blue Fairy, one of the eighteen penguin types he must discover, and share stories with his elf friends. With the Queen Fairy’s task in mind, a sprinkle of magic and a clever plan, he sets off on an adventure filled with giants, dragons and unexpected surprises! As he journeys along, he finds that every penguin he meets wants to tell him about their unique lives and their adventures in their homelands.

King Richard is dead, and John is king, a ruler ever-ready for more money in his treasury whether it comes there honestly or not. When the Baron Eric mysteriously disappears, the moody Sir Basil, distant relative and heir, has taken over the castle - and would not be pleased if Eric should ever return. In an unguarded moment of genuine gratitude, Sir Basil invites young Martin to come to the castle as a page and squire. Martin is swiftly drawn into Rosamund's troubles and into a few of his own before the tale reaches its dramatic climax.

Their instincts and intelligence were valuable assets for teenage brothers, Joe and Frank Hardy, as they followed in the footsteps of their well-known father, Fenton Hardy, a former police detective. They had wits and courage that gave them what it took to solve cases in their fictional home of Bayport in the upper east coast area of the US. They never lost their nerve despite being frequently confronted by danger. In this instance there is a robbery at the Tower Mansion and a friend of the Hardy Boys’ father is falsely accused. Young Joe and Frank take on the case.

In 1851, twelve-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As they make their way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing day-to-day life on the Overland Trail. In his own observant and vigorous voice, Austin tells of the everyday...

Caradir is a magical land just beyond our grasp, where Elves, Wizards, Goblins and Trolls live. All sorts of animals live there too, and they can talk! Sparky is a squirrel. Join him and his buddies as they battle an army of rats led by the evil King Ratilius.

Trapped at sea! A young boy and his grandfather’s adventures on the high oceans turn dangerous when pirates take over their boat. Listen about how the two triumphantly defeat the pirate and his crew.

Adventures of John Wooten, World's Strongest Man, Master of Masters is a collection of ten short stories. I have also included my autobiography, which introduces the listener to my career and adventures. The collection begins with young John's introduction to kung fu; each story is a different adventure. In my stories, the World's Strongest Man is presented as a superhero figure who does whatever he can to help all of humankind, to prevent evil, and promote good works.

The Spindrift Scientific Foundation has sent Dr. Tony Briotti, Rick Brant, and Don "Scotty" Scott to the Philippine Islands for a quiet peaceful archeological expedition. Dr. Briotti wants to investigate some native artifacts, among which is supposedly a golden skull. Rick and Scotty travel along to assist Dr. Briotti. The artifacts are located in a remote part of an island with natives who are purported to be headhunters.

“Faithful John,” a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, follows a loyal servant named John who promises a dying king to protect his son, the young prince, and keep him from harm. The king entrusts John with the secret of a forbidden room containing a portrait of a beautiful princess, warning that if the prince sees it, he will fall in love and face grave dangers. Despite John’s efforts, the prince discovers the portrait and insists on finding the princess to marry her.

Peter lives in a silent world. Thirteen, deaf, and tormented by neighborhood bullies, Peter seeks solace in summertime snorkeling outings with his eccentric Viking-horn-helmeted Uncle Sverrir. But after a dangerous encounter with a giant hammerhead predator, Peter discovers he has a unique gift: He can talk to sharks.

By empowering hamsters with laser firepower, a pair of Zammarians attempt to invoke chaos among humans in order to conquer the earth so their leader can bring back ALF to primetime TV. Overconfident redneck Dusty leans on his nine-year-old stepson Colt to reverse the hamsters' reign of destruction and save mankind.