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Dear diary... The good news: Bess, George, and I are on a train bound for Denali National Park, gazing at majestic Mount McKinley as we speed along. It's truly awesome! The bad news: Someone - a creepy passenger or a disgruntled employee? - is still causing major trouble on the Arctic Star cruise ship, and now that we're sightseeing on land, the danger has followed. Whoever it is has got even me in their sights - but I've been working undercover, so I have no idea how anyone discovered I'm a detective.

This brilliant, New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me explores multiple perspectives on the bonds and limits of friendship. Long ago, best friends Bridge, Emily, and Tab made a pact: no fighting. But it’s the start of seventh grade...

Elmer es el elefante favorito de los más pequeños. Con sus divertidas historias, aprenderemos que todos nosotros somos tan especiales como él.

La primera novela homenaje a la serie estrella de Netflix, "Stranger Things". Nemrod sabe lo que es ser diferente y no solo por su nombre. Desde que sus padres se mudaron de ciudad, ha sentido que nadie lo entiende. En la escuela, todos lo ignoran o se ríen de él, por lo que pasa su tiempo...

Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her, screaming, “Not my girl”. Margaret realizes she is now marked as an outsider. And Margaret is an outsider: She has forgotten the language and stories of her people, and she can’t even stomach the food her mother prepares.

When you bring together a preacher, an outlaw, a teenage boy, and the Klan - you know trouble is bound to happen in the small Oklahoma town of Meeker. Add to that the mystery of who is a legendary gunfighter, and you have a rip-roaring Western in the classic tradition of Shane and The Sea of Grass.

In "A Very Kind Stranger," young listeners not only witness the transformative effects of empathy but also gain insights into the intricate tapestry of humanity. The book goes beyond storytelling; it serves as a powerful tool to foster personal growth and character development in children.

Look Out! Stranger Danger! is an important story that helps children learn how to stay safe, trust their instincts, and recognize when something feels wrong. Through the adventures of Mia and Max, kids will see real-life examples of how to respond when approached by strangers, and parents will find peace of mind knowing their children are learning these essential safety skills.

A stranger asks you if you want a ride. What should you do? Learning to recognize dangerous situations with strangers can be confusing, but you can be prepared. The scenarios and tips in this book will help you make the right choices about strangers.

Kaliyah takes her role as older sister very seriously because she loves her younger sister, Jazzy, more than anything in the world. Now that Jazzy is about to start school, Kaliyah realizes it is time to teach her about personal safety.

Let an adult answer the doorbell. Take a friend along when you go outside. It's time to learn the rules of stranger safety.