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Coryn and the Band have returned to the Great Ga’HooleTree and restored order. With the ember safely hidden away, the tree shakes off its gaudy golden glow and recovers its natural majesty. Meanwhile, deep in the Palace of Mists, Bess finds an ancient map fragment that reveals that there are not five owl kingdoms - as has been thought since time immemorial - but six. Coryn and the Chaw of Chaws set off to find this unknown land and, in a landscape of perpetual winter, discover a monastery of serene, learned owls, the likes of which no one has ever seen before.

Yara and Bobo live in the Amazon rainforest with their tribe. The trees are being cut down. And behind them, the forest is burning. Yara and Bobo run towards the river. Do the people of the river live on land as well as in water?...

If you were a fairy who could make a big wish, what would your wish be? The river fairy lives in an enchanting crystal house by the lazy dream river. What more could she possibly want? With the help of a dazzling, magical crown, the fairy's most desired wish comes true! Can you guess what her wish might be? This lyrical story reveals the river fairy's wish through song. Much of the tale follows the tune of the old folk song "Green Grass Grows All Around," and children will love the singsong quality of the story.

The struggle of good versus evil continues as Bobby Pendragon follows Saint Dane to the territory of Zadaa. Saint Dane's influence has fueled the fire of discontent between two warring tribes: the Rokador and the Batu. This is also the territory where the Traveler Loor lives as a member of the Batu. Together she and Bobby must work to thwart Saint Dane's efforts to destroy Zadaa.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Amazingly Crafted to sound warm, gentle, and human‑like for bedtime listening. Join Mallow the Sleepy Bear on a hushed, magical journey along a glimmering river of falling stars, where every ripple hums a lullaby and the night air smells of warm honey...

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice!...

Kael and his friends, Gonter and Maida, continue the journey to find Kael’s family. Kael, his brother-in-spirit, Gonter, and Maida, the young girl who saved their lives, leave the Land of Fire and Ice and continue the journey in their ancient world to find Kael’s family. They have heard about the intriguing Walking River and cannot wait for their travels to begin. Together, they, along with Gonter’s wolf, Brota, form a strong group to face the challenges ahead as they meet strange creatures and learn new things from other clans.

Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents author Tehlor Mejia and his thrilling fantasy adventure based on the Mexican legend of La Llorona (the Crying Woman). Space-obsessed 12-year-old Paola Santiago and her two best friends, Emma and Dante, know the rule: Stay away from the river. It's all...

An instant New York Times bestseller! A “dazzling debut” (Booklist, starred review) middle grade fantasy about a girl caught between the realms of the living and the dead who gets lost in the Underworld—perfect for fans of Greenwild and Rick Riordan. Senka lives between the realm of the...

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic the Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west. The adaptation of the text is crafted by celebrated children's literature authors Firethorn and Laomao, ensuring the content is both engaging and accessible for young listeners.

All the elements that made A French River Adventure exciting—the history, mystery, and supernatural—are once again at work here. This time, however, the mystery is even more challenging and dangerous. The children have grown up and now their children are the ones who must lead the way and deal with not only Jacques, Pierre, and other voyageur ghosts, but also with powerful spirits from the aboriginal world, both good and bad. The children discover the powerful Makadewaa and his destructive plan. How can they possibly win in an epic battle against the powers of evil?

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic The Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens to receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic the Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses' basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?