Showing results for "Messages" in Literature & Fiction

In Mixed Messages, fourth in the middle-grade Mackenzie Blue series, Zee and her friends from Brookdale Academy launch Bluetopia, a fab social media site--which is perfect, because Zee’s band, The Beans, is about to have its biggest show ever. Everyone is talking about it on Bluetopia. At least it would be perfect if a glitch in the Bluetopia system didn’t threaten to ruin the show--and Zee’s life!

It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends have been having nightmares ever since they acquired the power to morph. But when Cassie discovers that Tobias has been having dreams too - the exact same dreams - about the ocean, and a voice that's calling to them for help, she decides it's time to start listening. Now, she and the others have to figure out if the dreams are a message, or a trap.

Christy Dooley is on a famine ship headed to America from Ireland. Just before the St. John reaches Massachusetts, though, it wrecks. He wants to make sure his mother knows what happened to him, so he puts a message and his St. Christopher medal in a bottle and tosses it overboard.

In this classic Jewish folk tale, a selfish queen captures a lovely starling in an attempt to keep his beautiful birdsong close by. But a starling without freedom cannot sing, so he seeks to escape his cage.

Stories and fairy tales are powerful tools that develop kids’ imaginations and language skills; they also teach them the ability to focus. Through the adventures of Polly Pony, the child recognizes themselves in their hero and experiences the full range of emotions — from kindness to anger, from happiness to sadness, from shyness to courage. Polly Pony stories are great vehicles of positive messages that help parents interact with their children by instilling the greatest moral values.

Dive into a enchanting collection of fairy tales and fables from 1919, where timeless narratives come alive with charm and wonder. These delightful stories, filled with imagination and adventure, are perfect for both modern children and adults alike. Summary by Carolin.

In a dusty attic filled with forgotten treasures, ten-year-old Leo stumbles upon his late grandfather's greatest secret: an old shortwave radio picking up a mysterious, rhythmic pulse from the stars. It’s a ghost signal from Mars. Teaming up with his best friend, Maya, Leo discovers the signal is more than just noise—it's a complex blueprint for an impossible machine. Following a trail of clues left in his grandfather's journal, the two friends embark on a grand scavenger hunt to piece together a strange device from junkyard scraps, borrowed parts, and their own ingenuity.

Join Tom Swift and his friends as they embark on an adventurous trial of an experimental airship along the New Jersey coast. When they are unexpectedly caught in the ferocious grip of hurricane winds, the crew finds themselves helplessly swept out to sea. With navigation nearly impossible and the airship at risk of tearing apart, they must surrender to the storms fury. Their journey takes a perilous turn as they crash land on the desolate and crumbling Earthquake Island. (Summary by Wikipedia)

ilIn the secret message, Billie's family is off to the beach. But when they get there, her mother and father just want to read books and nap. Will this be the most boring holiday ever?

A Message Across Time is a whimsical story that transports you to the summit of your imagination. Venture inside this audiobook to unearth a tale of growth and discovery. Experience adventures with unexpected consequences and heartfelt friendships that defy the odds. In the setting of a small, rural community with its wheat fields, playgrounds, graveyard, and delightful characters, listeners share the timeless experiences of an unforgettable season of life.

Dive into an enchanting world of mystery and adventure with "The Mysterious Message in a Bottle." In this captivating bedtime storybook, listeners are whisked away on a thrilling journey alongside Mia and Benji, two young adventurers with hearts full of courage and minds brimming with curiosity. When Mia and Benji stumble upon a weathered bottle washed ashore, they discover a cryptic message hidden within—a message that sets them on a quest to uncover the secrets of the sea.

Growing Faith is a short story collection delivering a powerful message to young people. In six stories, by four authors, the audiobook encourages listeners to surrender to God, love others, obey the law, prayer for others, surrender their lives to God, and walk in the gifting and calling of the Holy Spirit. In the popular audiobook format, the collection can provide family entertainment on road trips as well as individual entertainment while jogging, doing chores, or relaxing.

This heartwarming audiobook illustrates the unique relationship between children and their parents and how this special love connects them always, from near or far—from Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey. Oh Moon, moon, moon that shines so...

The Aldens are helping their grandfather organize Greenfield's Winter Festival. When the Boxcar Children get a roll of photos developed, they find a secret message hidden in one of them. They are baffled, and things become even more mysterious when they realize that someone is trying to ruin the Winter Festival by tearing down the decorations and stealing a local statue! There must be a connection between the message and everything that is going wrong.

Step into the magical world of Littlewood Forest, where love and friendship blossom among its enchanting inhabitants. Meet Lulu, the cheerful Lovebug with heart-shaped wings, who is on a delightful mission to spread joy on Valentine's Day. When Lulu notices her friend Buddy the Bear feeling blue, she and her forest friends—Tommy the Tortoise, Rosie the Rabbit, and Sammy the Squirrel—plan a heartwarming surprise to lift his spirits.

A story about a friendly witch and her black cat, who are forced into an eerie arrangement after a mysterious creature surprises them. Join this duo on their creepy quest tonight!

In a small village in a far-off land lived a young girl named Sara and her younger brother, Justin. Today was a celebration: Sara turned 13, and as was the tradition in her village, she would travel into the nearby Magical Forest to receive a message from the Spirit of the Earth. The seeker usually braved the forest alone, but because Sara and Justin were so close, they convinced her parents and the village elders to let them go together.

Young listeners will learn how we send and receive messages using light and sound in this accessible book. Simple text explains different methods of sending messages and shows how light and sound make sending these messages possible.

You are never too young to talk with God! This 31-day devotional, using the words of Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, and Karen Hill in The Story for Children, guides young children to the knowledge that they are a special and important part of God’s story of love for the world...

Insightful Player® podcast shares messages of hope from retired NFL players. Insightful Player® is on a mission to transform culture to be inclusive, kinder, and more loving.