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Sky and her friends tackle their biggest mystery yet—the discovery of Area 52!—in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud middle grade series by New York Times bestselling author Julie Buxbaum. Sky’s life in Area 51 is full of surprises. Like the fact that aliens are real—and now...

Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of millions who have come to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children—Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and...

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...

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?

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.

Judy Blume meets Barbara Dee in this tender and empowering middle grade novel told in journal entries and poetry about a young writer on the verge of becoming a woman whose summer with her estranged father doesn’t turn out the way she’d hoped. Twelve-year-old Victoria Reeves is all set for...

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.

The RockStar of Treasure Sand is a whimsical tale bursting with adventure and wonder! Meet Maya, a curious and brilliant girl from Harlem, New York, who adores her city’s museums and planetariums.

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.

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?

Rhodes is not an adventurer. He's a kid who likes video games and exploring his grandpa's attic, a place that smells of old wood and forgotten secrets. But when a glint of silver leads him to a dusty, rolled-up map and a strange, golden hourglass, his ordinary life is turned upside down. This is no ordinary hourglass. His Grandpa Silas reveals it is the Chronos Hourglass, a magical artifact that doesn't just measure time, it holds it. And the shimmering map? It's a guide to the Golden Desert of Aeon, a place where time itself has gone sideways.

With breathtaking imagery and a heartfelt message, Secrets of the Sand invites listeners to explore the treasures hidden in family, faith, and self-discovery. Complete with interactive activities that empower children to create their own symbols, treasures, and secret messages, this tale is both a spiritual awakening and a creative invitation.

Sandman slår lejr i Central Park ... og det er ikke for sjov! Der er abekattestreger og anarki på dagsordenen, når Spider-Man og Squirrel Girl skal forsøge at forhindre Sandman i at overtage New York City! I Avengers kæmper de største (og mindste) superhelte sammen for at redde verden fra farlige superskurke og onde kræfter.

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.

A magical mermaid adventure from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build a sandcastle. But the castle is missing something. Will one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the...

Book three, The Sand Pit, metaphorically captures the Bible’s second book, Exodus. Elijah is thrown into the King’s Courtyard sand pit, where he is buried alive. Elijah is helped by the manager’s daughter, Ms. Sandy, to then be led astray and run away from her father, the angry sand pit manager. Elijah is shocked by what he finds while running away and comforted by what happens next.

This is about Jackson & Hayley who go to the beach with their mum and dad. While there, they meet up with Hope the Sand Fairy in the sandcastle they build.

Tales From Black Sand Beach podcast is not for the cowardly, not for the children who scare easily, and not for the people who like string cheese. These are stories of ghosts, nightmares, and discount buffalo wings for the brave and the curious out there. Richard Fairgray, author of the Black Sand Beach graphic novels, expands that universe with local stories about the horrors of a small town. Tape by tape, our intrepid and distracted reporter will bring you the Tales From Black Sand Beach. If you like Lemony Snicket or Twin Peaks, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Ancient Egyptian healer and scribe Sesha is ready for another role: spy.