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Princess Gan is back home in Nadvaaryn after her epic adventure with the Brightstorm twins in the north. But her uncle is ill, so she must seek out a cure in the deserts outside the capital city. Her desperate hopes rest on finding a serpent in the sands, a creature everyone else believes to be an ancient myth. But it turns out that she's not the only one trying to get to it; dark forces are competing for power in the Wide, and as her adventure unfurls, Gan faces difficult choices in working out what she's willing to do and who she's willing to protect.

Rebel of the Sands is packed with train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful djinni magic and an electrifying love story. Dustwalk is Amani's home. The desert sand is in her bones. But she wants to escape. More than a want. A need. Then a foreigner with no name turns up to save her life, and with him the chance to run. But to where? The desert plains are full of danger. Sand and blood are swirling, and the sultan's enemies are on the rise.

Harness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! An exciting series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY. Could you be a True Rider? The Moonlight Stables friends are heading to the seaside for a week long pony...

Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers, and her reputation as the 'Blue-Eyed Bandit' has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed. Stripped of her powers and her identity and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert girl's instinct for survival.

When Mayor Humdinger tries to cheat at the Adventure Bay sand sculpture contest, his machine goes out-of-control. It's up to the pups to save the day.

Imagine finding turtle eggs in your sandbox! When a mother diamondback terrapin lays eggs in a young girl's sandbox, the girl becomes a "turtle-sitter" to help the babies safely hatch. She raises the teeny hatchlings until they become big enough to fend for themselves in the wild. Then, with the help of experts, she releases them. Along the way, she learns about these unique animals and that she has made an important contribution to their survival.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes Mystery in the Sand, Mystery Behind the Wall, and Bus Station Mystery. In Mystery in the Sand, the Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning, Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?

¿Qué harías tu si encontraras unos huevos en tu cajón de arena? ¡Unete a Margarita cuando le pasa esto mismo! Ella decide convertirse en una niñera de tortugas para ayudar a los bebes terrapin diamantes. Ella los observa salir de sus huevos y luego los cría hasta que ellos se pueden defender por si mismos. Con la ayuda de los expertos, ella los deja ir en la bahía de donde pertenecen.

Imagine going to school on a boat! The rip-roaring excitement continues in the second volume of this adventure-mystery series set on the high seas, from the author of the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency! Ben and Fee MacTavish and their schoolmates on board the School Ship Tobermory are...

After hundreds of years without a true king, the desert land of Nezza is in danger of falling under the rule of a ruthless lord advised by an evil wizard with dark intentions. A desperate cry for help brings Alexander Taylor to this perilous land and sets events in motion that will require him to rescue an old friend from and impenetrable dungeon.

After camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, Jake and his friends travel to the Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado. Exploring the heart of the dunes, they stumble upon something both unexpected and dangerous. Through more twists and turns, Jake’s friendships and integrity are tested by choices that will demand smarts and courage.

Grandfather had been gone for two years but I never thought it would be an ordinary day he’d come back, like a Monday or a Tuesday… I always knew he’d return across the water, triumphing over a few monsters on the way, I just didn’t know when… When Azi’s grandfather leaves their...

The adventure continues in the thrilling book two of the Paper Dragons series! Zhi Ging must face sand spirits, unexpected dragons and hidden secrets to save the fallen Silhouettes. Return to the underwater realm . . . Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging...

Eight-year-old Nancy Drew and her friends enter a sand-castle-building contest. Someone doesn’t want them to win and won’t play fair. When their castle is destroyed, and a mean message is found in the sand, Nancy becomes a detective once again.

The Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?

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.

Thanks to his Uncle Patrick's mysterious map, Freddie is about to embark on another incredible adventure through time - except now he's not alone. Join Freddie and his best friend, Connor, as a feisty new neighbour, Ruby, threatens to disrupt the boys plans. Clive Mantle brings all the drama of his TV, film and stage career to the second in a thrilling series of incredible time-travel adventures.

Lucius is back in Rome, reunited with his friend Isadora. Together they look after the wild beasts that will hunt, fight, and die in the arena. Lucius' brother, the famous gladiator Quintus Felix, will once again have to face death.

Auf Klassenfahrt entdecken Liliane und Jesahja eine kleine Eule, die sich verirrt hat. Sie wollen ihr helfen, ein freies Leben im Wald zu führen. Doch da taucht eine noch viel größere Gefahr für die Tiere auf: Der Wald soll gerodet werden! Nur mit viel Mut und Tatkraft kann Liliane das Schlimmste verhindern.

Since Cassie’s mother disappeared on the night of the Great Sandstorm the Supreme Sand Faerie has forbidden any dune dancing. But then Cassie discovers that the Sandringham Dance School is going to re-open, and she is desperate to win a place. Not only does she love dancing, but perhaps she can find out what really happened to her mother.