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The Mystery at Lilac Inn (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

The Hidden Staircase (1930) by Carolyn Keene.

Dans le livre pour enfants « Le pouvoir de s'habiller : attirer le succès », les enfants apprennent à s'habiller pour attirer le succès. Venez vous habiller avec la petite Aki!

A wonderful new book is coming from Random House Children's Books...

Summer was supposed to be simple—long days, inside jokes, and a break from everything hard. But for Lena, Kayla, Theo, Malik, and Cam, nothing goes according to plan. In The Summer We Got Played: This Time, We Knew Better, five friends face a summer filled with unexpected tension, mixed signals, and mistakes they never saw coming.

These ten girls all believed that God had given them given them special gifts, and they all put those talents to use. Helen used her skills as a doctor to bring the truth about Jesus to Africa; Maureen drove a bus and shared food with homeless communities; Mary cared for others even with her own disability. What are your gifts, and how can you use them to spread God’s kingdom?

George, aka "Suds," is about to enter the fifth grade, where he and his classmates will be the "top dogs" of the whole school. Maybe the teachers and principal think they're in charge, but Suds and his friends know who really runs things. To get ready for this responsibility, Suds must project cool and be a leader. But what does it mean to be a leader?

Endlich wird es Sommer und da gibt es auf Gemmas Insel besonders viel zu erleben. Vor allem freuen sich alle auf die Hochzeit von Gemma und Jochen, die noch vor den Schulferien stattfinden soll. Da gibt es für Josephine und Stefanie allerhand zu tun, denn es soll ja ein besonders schönes Fest werden. Aber es kommt mal wieder einiges dazwischen.

This is the ultimate survival guide for dudes facing the wild adventure of puberty! Think of it as your personal coach for tackling all the weird stuff life throws at you—like voice cracks and unexpected hair growth. This book spills the tea on body positivity, helping you build self-esteem while dodging bullies like a ninja. Want to know how to make friends without looking like a total goof? We've got you! Plus, we’ll help you handle peer pressure like a boss and crush those challenges that come your way.

On Christmas Eve 1971, seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother boarded a plane in Lima, Peru, bound for their home at the Panguana Research station deep in the Amazon. Twenty minutes from landing, the plane was struck by lightning, and Juliane hurtled two miles down through the rainforest canopy, crashing on the jungle floor. She woke up the next day with a broken collarbone, missing her glasses and one shoe, but incredibly, miraculously, alive.

Labubi-Fieber in Playmobil City! Hannah gründet ihren eigenen Fanclub – doch Julian darf nicht mitmachen! Zwischen Süßigkeiten, Spielen und Geschwisterstreit starten die Vogelkinder in ein neues Abenteuer voller Spaß, Fantasie und Chaos. Ob Blind Ranking, Topfschlagen oder „Wähle nicht den falschen Labubi" – in der Luxusvilla wird gelacht, geraten und getrickst. Familienchaos mit Herz und Humor für kleine und große Labubi-Fans!

A captivating picture book biography of determined innovator Dr. Robert B. Irwin, who invented the audiobook and revolutionized the way stories are shared, opening the door for people of all abilities to become readers. Robert Benjamin Irwin loves to learn and explore. But when he’s five, his...

Joanna Lord was born on the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago as the youngest of six children. She grew up in modest surroundings, fueled by the vibrant and lively spirit of her small village. Her mother’s stories played a pivotal role in shaping Joanna's passion for writing, which began at an early age. She spent much of her youth crafting monologues and skits, performing them at her local church—a creative pursuit she continues to this day.

Join the fun in this audio story as Zazu tries to plan King Simba’s birthday party, but nothing goes as planned!

In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for young readers and packed with fun illustrations and easy-to-read chapters, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number Two...

A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found. “A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters.” —Kirkus Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade...

Anna, Queen of Arendelle, has been tirelessly preparing for the Polar Night's Celebration that is held every year to welcome the time when the sun doesn't rise in the Polar Circle. She has been working so hard, her fiancé Kristoff suggests she take a night off to visit her sister Elsa, the Snow...

Journey to Pixie Hollow and meet Tinker Bell and her fairy friends in these bestselling chapter books, perfect for newly independent readers! Collect books 1 through 4 in the series with this set. Follow the second star on your right and fly straight on till morning and you’ll find a place you...

As an animal-talent fairy, there’s nothing Beck likes better than speaking Bird, or Chipmunk. So when a conflict breaks out between the hummingbirds and the chipmunks, she steps forward to act as a mediator, but nothing she says seems to help. Will Beck be able to bring peace to the animals?...

Lily has a talent for making things grow. So when she finds a mysterious seed in the middle of the woods, she plants it. But the seedling that comes up is not anything Lily expected. It stinks and it oozes sap. Will Lily have to pull up her poor pesky plant?...