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When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble--she's in danger. Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaying overhead, before everything goes dark.

Lulu hates feeling scared. So when her best friend insists he needs her company on a trip to crocodile-infested Costa Rica, she fights hard to stay calm! And after the sunshine-loving grandma is invited to visit an amazing secret beach, she bravely agrees…even though it means walking deep into an unknown jungle.

Abandoned by his terrified village, a young boy named Ethan must learn to survive in the heart of a mysterious forest. Guided by his grandfather's teachings, Ethan faces the dangers of the wilderness while uncovering secrets that could save his people. As he navigates the treacherous terrain, Ethan uncovers a dark conspiracy lurking within the forest. He must confront ancient forces and make perilous choices, all while learning the true meaning of courage, friendship, and the power of nature.

Pearly Woe is a worrier. Yet this is little comfort to Adventurologist-in-training, Pearly Woe, as she motors down the mighty Mekong River on another adventure. Pearly, Pig and the entire Woe family are destined for the kingdom of Anachak, where they plan to search for the lost city of Mu Savan. A jungle adventure! What could go wrong? Everything. Of course!

Pearly Woe is a worrier. On remote Mammút Island off the coast of Iceland, Pearly's worrying is put to the ultimate test when she and Pig are winched from a helicopter onto the island to complete a five-day survival challenge – alone. But they are not alone. And that is not the only surprise in store for Pearly and Pig as Mammút Island reveals its many secrets.

Join Adam a young boy living in the Adirondack Mountains who longed for nothing more than a hound of his very own. The story of this young boy and his hound show a time when family values and hard work were the way of life. The adventures they share will have you laughing and crying in one sitting! If you've ever owned a special hound this book is for you! Enjoy the Journey!

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In No More Scary Nights: A Tale of Hope and Resilience, young listeners are invited to join the journey of three children who are unexpectedly taken away from their families. As they navigate the confusing and frightening experience of being separated from their loved ones, they discover the power of their own inner strength and the importance of never losing hope.

A meteorite comes crashing down on the lives of three middle schoolers changing everything they know about family, friendships, and community in this charming and heartfelt novel with a light STEM touch. The space rock is just the latest thing to land, uninvited, in Vega Lucero’s road-stop...

For fans of A Long Walk to Water and Hatchet, this boy’s gripping journey from poverty to empowerment transports readers to modern-day Ghana, into the throes of an extraordinary survival story. Sena treasures his life in rural Ghana—playing soccer, working the family farm, striving to do his...

In the faraway land of Zamundo, King Geoffie and Queen Safara rule over their kingdom with strength, but also with kindness. Their son, Buptavius, is all set to succeed his father as king but for one problem: he has no roar! Buptavius must also contend with his jealous, scheming uncle, Victus. A heart-warming tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, Lion With No Roar follows Buptavius’ coming of age under difficult conditions.

Die Jaguarkrieger haben sich gegen den König von Tikal erhoben. Jetzt droht ihnen der Opfertod. Xkik', die Tochter des Großen Jaguars, will das nicht hinnehmen und macht sich auf den Weg ihren Vater und dessen Männer zu befreien. Fred weiß von all dem nichts, als er zusammen mit Opa Alfred in der Morgendämmerung die steile Treppe zum Tempel der Masken hinaufsteigt, um den Sonnenaufgang zu bestaunen. Frühstück über den Baumwipfeln des dampfenden Regenwaldes - das Highlight ihrer Reise durch Mesoamerika.

Barney wasn't happy when his parents moved him from the swamps of Louisiana to the mountains of Tennessee, but that was before he met Silas and Billie. Now it's nothing but fun, sun, and mountain air, until a large boot print is found near the creek behind the barn.

What is this fairy-tale about? It’s about a dream, about kindness, about the strength of a child's spirit. Who is it aimed for? For children and adults who love to dream and to make their dreams come true. We want our children to grow up to be kind and strong and to find their own way in life, only sometimes we do not know how to help them achieve this. Listen to this book with a child; it will guide you and it will inspire and motivate them.

Finde die Antwort. Rette die Welt. Als die zwölfjährige Ami bei The Escape ankommt, denkt sie, es sei nur ein Spiel – ein Fluchtraum mit den üblichen Rätseln und Herausforderungen. Doch beim Treffen mit ihren Teamkollegen Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar und Min erfährt Ami, dass sie auserwählt wurden, die Welt zu retten. Sie erkennen schnell, dass dies kein gewöhnliches Spiel ist. Von einer höhlenartigen verstaubten Bibliothek bis hin zu einem alten Maya-Grab, einem verlassenen Einkaufszentrum und einem Kommandomodul eines Raumschiffs – die Gefahren von The Escape scheinen endlos.

A young Jewish girl and her family face immense adversity and must flee for their lives during World War II. They embark on a journey to find safety and freedom after being forced to leave behind their dearest friend, whom they have known since infancy. Will they be able to overcome the challenges that confront them? Will they be able to reunite with their beloved companion after the war? Listen on to learn what transpired in this inspiring story.

Aggie and the Air Balloon is a children's adventure book, suitable for listening alone, or for parents who wish to listen their children. It is the story about a boy, Aggie, whose sleepy world is woken up to a first fall of snow. When he rushes outside to play, Aggie doesn't expect quite the adventure the snow has brought with it, and the friendship he will form with Brandon, a balloonist, who rescues him when he gets into difficulty playing on a frozen river.

Piglin was happy with his life. He had his fortress, his family, and, more importantly, his gold. He woke up every day to view the lands he and his family owned in the Nether. His days were simple, his days were peaceful, his days were safe.

"Тайна бабушкиного сундука" - почти ничего неизвестно, но до Ромки и его друзей — героев повести — дошли отдаленные слухи. И теперь мальчишкам предстоит раскрыть тайну заброшенного дома и сундука, обнаруженного на старом чердаке. Им придется не раз рискнуть жизнью: побывать на дне моря, спрятаться в лабиринте от чудовища и сразиться с монстрами.

Героини этой книжки совсем не те бабушки, которые вяжут носки, пекут оладушки или сплетничают, сидя на лавочках. Одна из них — настоящий пират, она бороздит моря и океаны и посвятила жизнь поиску кладов. О ней вы узнаете из повести "Моя бабушка — пират!".