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Jeff and his best friend Keith are ice-fishing in the middle of Big Lake. It’s been hours without a bite, but they’re still having a blast - until the storm of the decade closes in. Soon, the entire landscape is buried in three feet of snow and the snowfall shows no sign of stopping.

Nick has always loved camping, but his cousins, Andy and Devin, aren't outdoors guys - they're jocks. Nick isn't even sure why his cousins wanted to go on the camping trip. They don't listen to his warnings about campfires and bears, and they make fun of everything Nick does. When Devin finds himself in real danger, can Nick save him in time?

When King Claudio sends Mangus the Magician and his faithful servant, Fabrizio, to Venice to steal a manuscript that explains a magical method of making money, they must succeed in their mission or risk death. The manuscript is key to obtaining great profits for the king-and a secure future for Mangus and Fabrizio.

Kelton Fielding has always felt out of place, never sure what to say to his peers who, truth be told, only tolerate him. When a snowmobile race is announced at McCall’s annual Winter Festival, Kelton sees his chance to impress his classmates. He’ll fix up his old sled and get it running, and he’s planned out a risky shortcut through the wilderness that he’s sure will win him the prize. But when the popular Swann Siddiq and Kelton’s nemesis follow him into the backcountry, Kelton quickly runs into trouble and realizes that the competition is the least of his worries.

What would you do to stop an invasion of evil, alien librarians? Justin Madrid, a seemingly normal teenager, learns a terrifying secret about himself - and the reason he suffers from migraines every time he tries to enjoy video games with his friends. Now, the fate of mankind depends on his learning to control his growing powers.

From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family...

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One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. An unforgettable middle-grade novel with elements of James and the Giant Peach meets Waterworld and The Road. One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. Alone with...

Their parents had to leave for a business trip, leaving them with their uncle to take care of them. Jasmin, Annalove, and Lilyrain find themselves caught up in an atypical adventure.

Every holiday break, Ezekiel sets off into the rainforest behind his house to explore and to practice his bushman skills. But this holiday break, he will discover a lot more then he was expecting! Amidst this magical rainforest backdrop, he makes new and unusual friends, is gifted with unexpected talents...and uncovers a mysterious family secret that will change his life forever! This story was created to help kids learn solutions-based thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as encourage them to honor their own unique gifts and talents.

What’s not to love when a quartet of cousins visit their wacky uncle’s private island, complete with a horror-themed amusement park, on Halloween? The attraction is closed to the public for the night, too, so they have it all to themselves! No crowds! No lines! No waiting! A personal tour guide to take them around from attraction to attraction!

Three friends head out into the Alaska Bush to explore an abandoned gold mine. Their adventure turns into a nightmare when the old mine starts caving in. The story then goes back in time to earlier that same year in Anchorage, Alaska, where a young boy, Daniel, starts training one of his grandfather's homing pigeons to be in a race. He discovers that pigeons have special abilities and learns how they have been used in the past for communication. His pigeon, Streak, and Kayla, who gets lost while going for help, meet when they both take refuge under a big spruce tree during a storm.

Las nutrias arqueras se enfrentan a regañadientes a los efectos de visitar las incógnitas salvajes de la jungla después de conectarse con un mago místico para una reunión improvisada.

The Archer Otters unwillingly face the effects of visiting the wild unknowns of the jungle after connecting with a mystical wizard for an impromptu meeting.

The Earth Keeper's Mission is Book 3 in The Earth Keeper Trilogy. Follow the Earth Keepers and their quest to save the planet. The planet is in danger from Pharma Industries, and it's up to the Earth Keepers and their horses to restore the balance in nature. This is a listen filled with talking animals, magical plants, and adventure.

Each of the three seeds in this story - a cherry seed in the Middle East, an acacia seed in Australia, a lotus seed in Asia - survives a difficult journey through flood, fire, or drought, then sprouts (in the case of the lotus seed, a hundred years later) and flourishes. To author Stephie Morton, nature's powerful forces are a metaphor for the hardships faced by displaced children. Kids, like seeds, thrive when given a chance.

Cheeky, a fun-loving river otter, and Charlemagne, a persnickety pine marten, are sent on a dangerous mission to help the furry animals of the North Country. Join these friends, and their woodpecker scout, Bandit, as they navigate raging rivers and hike tall mountains, while crossing paths with a mountain lion, surviving a blinding blizzard, and discovering the perilous danger of hidden traps. Will they arrive in time to save the animals from poisoned whizzer darts?

Sammun Lightheart’s journey to the Forest of Dreams had been the adventure he had always wanted. He had made new friends and had encountered the enigmatic Aldoron. But the ending had not been what he had anticipated, and now, months later, he was left guarding the staff that had once belonged to the most powerful of wizards, waiting for the day that he may have to use it.

Willy Nilly loves spending time with his family and being in the great outdoors. So when he comes across a mysterious green boat, he doesn’t think twice about climbing inside. As the ocean whisks him away to an uncharted land, Willy prepares for an enchanted expedition.