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  Bert and Beth Go Far Far Away -...

  Valeri Gorbachev

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  Highlights presents Bert and Beth Go Far, Far Away written by Valeri Gorbachev. Beth is sick and Bert tries to cheer her up by imagining places far far away. She's still upset that she can't leave her bed though. So Grandpa brings in a toy train set so they can go far far away right now.

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  The Last Battle

  C. S. Lewis

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  The unabridged digital audio edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, narrated by acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart. 
  Narnia . . . where lies breed fear . . . where loyalty is tested . . . where all hope seems lost 
  During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. 
  The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician’s Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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  The Doldrums

  Nicholas Gannon

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  “A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically demands it be read out loud.”—New York Times 
  Have you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? The Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, and the yearning for adventure from author-artist Nicholas Gannon. With the hardcover edition lavishly illustrated in full color, The Doldrums is a modern classic in the making, for readers of inventive and timeless authors such as Brian Selznick and Lemony Snicket. 
  Archer B. Helmsley wants an adventure. No, he needs an adventure. His grandparents were famous explorers . . . until they got stuck on an iceberg. Now Archer’s mother barely lets him out of the house. As if that would stop a true Helmsley. Archer enlists Adelaide—the girl who, according to rumor, lost her leg to a crocodile—and Oliver—the boy next door—to help him rescue his grandparents. The Doldrums whisks us off on an adventure full of sly humor, incredible detail, and enormous heart. 
  With approximately twenty pieces of breathtaking full-color artwork, as well as black-and-white spot illustrations, and gorgeous, literary writing, Nicholas Gannon proves himself to be a distinctive new voice with his middle grade debut. Be in it for the limitless imagination. For the characters who capture your heart. For the rich world you’ll want to settle into. But most of all, be in it for the friendship. That, after all, is the true adventure.

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  The Story of Dr Dolittle

  Hugh Lofting

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  The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts is the first of the classically loved Doctor Dolittle series by Hugh Lofting. Doctor John Dolittle is a physician living in England who loves animals. He acquires many animals in his small home, but the volume of animals causes his human patients to be uncomfortable and seek out other practitioners. Doctor Dolittle does the most sensible thing in that situation – learns to speak to the animals from his pet parrot, and takes up veterinary medicine instead of human medicine.Soon after, many animals seek him out and take residence in his home, causing all sorts of problems, but giving Dolittle the fame he needs to travel the world as a special doctor to animals. He begins adventuring throughout the world to help sick and injured animals, and runs into animals and mythical creatures who benefit from his expertise.This story is charming and has been the basis for many movies over the years. Its humor and adventurous spirit are sure to delight readers of all ages.

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  The Declaration of Independence

  Peter Roop

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  Many kids have heard of the Declaration of Independence, but few know the story behind the people and events that helped forge it. They may know about Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, but do they know the roles that Patrick Henry and Thomas Gage played in setting fire to a revolution? This is the story of how the men and women of thirteen British colonies came to declare their independence on July 4, 1776. Covering major events such as the Boston Massacre and Paul Revere's midnight ride, The Declaration of Independence brings the rich and exciting history of the Revolutionary War to young readers who want to know more about America's beginnings.

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  Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? -...

  Chris Morphew

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  Helps tweens and teens grow in faith and confidence by looking at what the Bible says about their identity. Christianity Today 2022 Book Award Winner in Young Adults Category.  As kids grow up they ask big questions about themselves and their faith: Who am I? Where do I fit in? Am I good enough? What do people think of me? What does God think of me?  Christian Studies teacher and school chaplain Chris Morphew has been answering big questions from young people for over a decade. In this warm, empathetic book, he shows tweens and teens how to embrace and enjoy their identity as those loved by God and made in his image. He also gives lots of practical advice on how to remember what God says about who they really are.  Lively stories and illustrations make this book easy for young people to engage with. Readers will be helped to replace fear and anxiety with faith and confidence as they find their self-worth in what God says about them.

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