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Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes. Set across one fateful evening, these four original novellas explore...

After the bizarre death of Thomas Simpson, Dr. John Rae was chosen to complete the survey of the Northwest Passage, linking the work of Simpson and Peter Dease with the previously known country to the east. Rae was recognized for his endurance and skill in wilderness travel, adopting the methods of the native peoples often eschewed by other European explorers. This is his report on the initial work in the years 1846-47. The final link was made to the surveys of Simpson and Dease several years later (1848-51). - Summary by Fritz

After reading and re-reading the book many time as a boy and wishing that Lewis Carroll would have written another Alice In Wonderland Book, John Rae began imagining what that girl would have gotten up to if he had done so. Telling these stories to his children over the years, where they were enthusiastically received, he finally decided to share them with the world. And here they are! The New Adventures of Alice (Summary by Phil Chenevert) Narrator: Lydia Mother: Michele Eaton Betsy, Alice's Sister: Amanda Friday Alice: Haili Snipe: Shakira Searle Man in the Moon, Snowman, Snail Doorman: ...

As a young boy captivated by Lewis Carrolls enchanting world, John Rae often dreamed of what new escapades Alice might embark on if Carroll had penned another tale. Over the years, he delighted his children with these imaginative stories, each one more thrilling than the last. Now, after much encouragement, he’s excited to share these whimsical adventures with the world. Discover the magic of The New Adventures of Alice, brought to life for a new generation! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

In a flash of lightning and crack of thunder, a Water Sprite is born and begins her adventure of finding the perfect place to be. Join in Sprinkle’s adventure of learning about herself and her new world, as she meets new friends: a turtle, a fish and an owl.