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Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless. But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann's home is gone and her crew is missing. Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change everything. What happened to Raven's crew? And what is the secret Brann is hiding?

It’s 1880, and in the frigid city of Stockholm, death lurks around every corner. Twelve-year-old Mika knows that everyone in her orphanage will struggle to survive this winter. But at least the notorious serial killer the Night Raven is finally off the streets…or is he? Mika is shocked when a newborn baby is left at the orphanage in the middle of the night, by a boy with a cryptic message. Who is he? And who is this “Dark Angel” he speaks of? When a detective shows up, Mika senses something even more sinister is going on.

Cordelia and her triplets, Rosalind and Giles, have lived safely in the castle at the centre of the forest all their lives, protected by the spells their mother has woven. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is when she turns into a dragonfly or a blackbird and can fly beyond the great stone walls. But then one day, the outside world comes to them. Two rival dukes and their soldiers have come for the triplets - because whoever is the eldest is the heir to the throne.

 Raven Winter is the story of friendship, family and the belief in a very special relationship with a young raven set against the beautiful and the wintery backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales. 

Every night after closing, someone—or something—has been rearranging all the books in the Maple Hollow Library. But this isn't your typical ghost story. When young paranormal investigator Spenser discovers that a lonely spirit has been trying to help children find the perfect books, she faces her most heartwarming mystery yet. Adelaide Morrison was a devoted teacher in life, and in death, she's still trying to match kids with the stories that will capture their imaginations.

Callie and her pet Bo, a mischievous mynah bird, have a secret. Whenever she puts in and switches on her hearing aids, she can hear Bo talk to her. It's amazing...though it can lead to trouble for them both! When Bo sneaks into Callie's bag on her school trip to the Tower of London, she and her best friend Grace must keep his presence hidden. But when some gold coins and jewels are stolen, it turns out that having a spy in the sky can come in useful!

Deep within an enchanted forest lies a castle where a set of triplets and their sorceress mother have lived for years - safe from the decades-long war for the Raven Throne that rages in the kingdom. Cordelia, one of the triplets, has the power to become any animal with just a thought, and she yearns to discover more about the world outside her castle. But one day, the world comes to her, when the eldest of the triplets becomes the newest heir to the throne.

Shelby and her best friend Davy live quiet low-tech lives in a closed community that is made up of exactly 350 kind, ethical people living on exactly 700 hectares. When they climb through a hole in the perimeter fence to venture into the surrounding jungle, what they find is more astonishing than anything they could have imagined. And when Shelby realises the terrible danger that is unfolding, it will take all of her daring and determination to ensure the past does not repeat itself.

Being brutal isn’t easy if you’re a pacifist. On Brutalia violence is a way of life. Ravenous ravens circle overhead, monstrous grot bears cause chaos and the streets are bulging with brawls. But Mort isn’t like the other islanders - he’s determined to live peacefully. Then the cruel queen appoints Mort as royal executioner. No one has ever challenged her and lived to tell the tale. Can Mort keep his head and outwit the queen?

Raven Gallows lives in a funeral home and is determined to become a famous detective. Her first case is one close to home—find the truth surrounding her mother’s puzzling death six years ago. When a mummified man is discovered behind a wall at the Moonrise Manor Hotel, Raven is shocked to see that the body is clutching her mother’s gold and silver locket.

Bullying is huge today. Really, if we are honest, it has been that way for quite a while. Coping and living in spite of it and the many difficult things youths face is difficult. It's now become okay to talk about it. This story comes at this societal issue from a perspective that reminds us of who we are and what voices we should hold on to.

Ten-year-old Miranda Stevens approaches the fifth-grade classroom with trepidation. She must face the same snobby classmates that she met when she came to Montana at the end of the last school year to attend this small rural school, and worst of all, Christopher Bergman, the classroom bully who takes special delight in making Miranda's life miserable. Friendship, loyalty, courage, and lesson's learned the hard way are all part of Miranda's story as she lives with her grandparents on their dairy farm. If only she had a horse of her very own, she thinks, nothing else would matter.

This storybook is a beacon of light in children's self-help and emotional growth literature, perfect for parents, teachers, and guardians who want to inspire and empower their children. Join Ella, a young girl from Merryville, a land brimming with enchantment and wonder, who faces a unique challenge—she cannot see her reflection. This bewitching narrative follows Ella's path of self-discovery, accompanied by her wise friend Winston the Owl and the legendary mirror Mira.

Neko and Me is an inspirational, magical tale about Patt and her dog, Neko, exploring and discovering the core questions of life. When Patt and Neko take a walk through the woods, they go through a magical doorway on the path that allows Neko to talk to and teach Patt as they go through a series of adventures filled with fun and surprises. It is a whimsical tale with a message about the purpose of your life.