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A catastrophic tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011. It was part of a larger tornado outbreak in the spring of that year and reached a maximum width of nearly one mile during its path through the southern part of the city, killing 158 people, and injuring over 1,000. It caused damages amounting to $2.8 billion, making it the costliest single tornado in US history. Lauren will bring her signature intensity to this distinctly American natural disaster, placing a young boy in the middle of one of the deadliest tornadoes to strike the United States since 1947.

The Children of Sky Haven is a heartwarming and adventurous tale of resilience, teamwork, and hope. When a devastating storm claims their village and parents, 100 children are left to rebuild their lives under the guidance of their wise and loving Grandfather. After his passing, they embark on a perilous journey to find Sky Haven, a hidden sanctuary in the mountains. Along the way, they face challenges that test their courage and unity.

A stand-alone addition to the New York Times and Indie bestselling Voice of the Wilderness novels by Rosanne Parry. Westerly the raven fears she won’t survive the prophecy she was born to fulfill in this enthralling animal survival story about destiny, leadership, and bravery. Includes a map...

Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours into her bedroom in a residential centre for kids with disabilities. The other children have been evacuated while Gayla waited for her father, but now the streets around are cut off and she’s all alone with no way out. Junjun’s makeshift shack has been washed away in the flood and he needs to find medicine for his sister, who’s sick after drinking contaminated water. At first these two young people seem to have little in common and pity each other, but as the waters continue to rise, can they find a way to work together to survive?

As a young girl, Brittany loses both her parents. She is left confused and despondent, not knowing how to move on with her life. Sent to a youth home, she meets other girls just as alone as she is. On the brink of giving up, she takes on an adventure with some newfound friends where she learns how to rise above her tragic past and find happiness.

When 13-year-old Valor is sent to jail, she couldn't be happier. Demidova's prison for criminal children is exactly where she wants to be. Valor's twin sister, Sasha, is serving a life sentence for stealing from the royal family, and Valor is going to help her escape...from the inside. Never mind that no one has escaped the prison in centuries. Valor has a master plan and resources most people could only dream about. But she didn't count on having to outsmart both the guards and her fellow prisoners.

Cora, the principal’s gloomy goth daughter, is not exactly popular Duke Meyer’s type. Still, Duke finds himself inexplicably drawn to her dark eyes and mysterious manner. She makes it clear she doesn’t return his admiration, but when a burst appendix lands Duke in the hospital, he and Cora will be forced to come together by the most unlikely intermediary: her eight-year-old brother, Jaime.

Last semester, Zoe and Zak returned the first lost Noble Truth to its rightful home. Now, the seventh graders are back in India for their second semester at Moonstock, their boarding school high in the Himalayan mountains where impossible things seem to happen on a regular basis. School kicks off with the Activity Week Challenge in the tiny mountain kingdom of Bhutan where the students must deliver medical supplies.

The adventure continues when Abby and Derick begin their second semester at Cragbridge Hall, the most prestigious secondary school in the world. But when Grandpa Cragbridge admits them to the Council of Keys - a secret group of people who have keys to travel back in time - strange things begin to happen. One by one, members are found unconscious and unable to wake, their keys stolen. Now Abby and Derick must scramble to figure out who is behind the attacks before they become the next victims, which would give their enemy the power to change the past forever.

Buildings were weaving in and out, the street pitched like a stormy sea and bricks were raining down all around him.... Experience first hand through young Jacob what it was like living through this country’s most destructive earthquake!

When you think of Aesop's Fables, you probably think of "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "Country Mouse and City Mouse". In this collection, Rob Cleveland brings you three of Aesop's lesser-known but equally powerful fables. You will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel.

What was it like when the great Titanic sank? Jack Thayer and Harold Bride were there, and here are their stories!

Step into a whirlwind of fast-paced, action-packed, country style fun with the Sawtooth Secret. This inspirational tale full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense, will transport you on a wholesome outdoor adventure like the classics of old. Danger lurks around every corner and battles for freedom and survival are commonplace, as three teens rise up to become heroes.

Calvin and friends failed to bring the Ender Dragon to the Nether when they spawn the Ender Dragon in the Overworld. Now there is an Ender Dragon on the loose in Minerland. The only way to bring the Ender Dragon to the Nether now is if D’vart, the Nether Dragon, defeats it? It is now the time to bring the Ender Dragon to its original home the Nether. But why was the Ender Dragon in the End in the first place? Did the Endermen have something to do with it?

This children's audiobook is about Sam the Peacock is proud of his bright feathers, but he wishes he could swim as gracefully as his best friend, Karen the Duck. Karen, on the other hand, loves splashing in the pond but secretly wishes she had Sam’s dazzling feathers. When a big storm hits the farm, the two friends must use their unique abilities to help the other animals. Sam's feathers shelter the chicks from the rain, and Karen guides everyone safely through the flooded fields. By the end, they realize that what makes them different is exactly what makes them special.

Join shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw and her friends on an exciting magical underwater adventure in A Mermaid's Rescue. Perfect for fans of A Mermaid's Diary and The Little Mermaid. When shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw notices strange footprints in the sand she knows something is wrong. Her best...

Zoe's beloved aunt Kim is passing through the valley and surprises Zoe by taking her camping with Harvey and Lassie. On the way, Zoe insists they set up camp higher in the mountains to be closer to the stars. Kim acquiesces on the condition that the children take great care because the trail to the new destination can be perilous. After a night under the stars, Kim is bitten by a snake.

The crew felt a new wind. The bitter cold added to the bite of a ship that had never gone this fast. Sharp eyes stayed fixed on the dim horizon. There was no time for caution, though they knew dangerous ice lay ahead. The Carpathia raced into the same ice field that had just claimed Titanic. Henry Cromwell dreams of becoming a reporter. Armed with a homemade radio, he spent the first three days of Carpathia’s voyage listening in on the North Atlantic’s radio traffic—eagerly jotting down notes and being a general bother to the crew. But nothing prepared him for what he would hear at 12:30 am.

From the National Book Award–winning author of Kareem Between comes a powerful novel in verse about two sisters trapped in a blizzard in a heart-wrenching story of sisterhood and survival. Two sisters. One storm. A fight for their lives. Rama is all fire—fierce, quick to anger, and trying to...

The bestselling author of the classic middle grade horror Small Spaces returns with a frightening new series opener tailor-made to keep you up at night… Twelve-year-old Natasha Ross has suffered an unthinkable loss. Her best friend, Amelia, is suddenly gone. Nat misses Amelia so much, she...