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"Blue Lights" tells the story of Miles Milton, a prodigal that struggles with authority, and, like the prodigal son in Scripture, must learn the lessons of life the hard way. Through a series of events, he joins the British army... Robert Michael Ballantyne was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books, and "Blue Lights" is one of his best novels.
Are you curious about slithery snakes, loungey lizards, spooky spiders, fuzzy ferrets, and freckled frogs? If so, this book is for you! Extreme Pets! introduces all the coolest creatures you've been wanting to know more about. You'll learn about corn snakes, leopard geckos, blue-tongued skinks, veiled chameleons, bearded dragons, green anoles, ferrets, hedgehogs, chinchillas, sugar gliders, rats, Madagascan hissing cockroaches, giant African millipedes, tarantulas, monarch butterflies, silkworm caterpillars, Chinese fire-bellied toads, red-eyed tree frogs, dumpy tree frogs, pac man frogs, American toads, tadpoles, and slugs. Jane Harrington's excellent guide to responsible ownership of an exotic pet-presented in kid-friendly language-is filled with everything you will need to know about proper care and feeding. Not all animals make good pets-and all animals deserve to be treated with respect and not neglect. Extreme Pets! is the perfect book for budding zoologists and their parents, and will help them make informed decisions about what kinds of critters might make a safe addition to their home.Show book
You may know of George Washington, but there is more to his story. Learn about life in the time that Washington lived, and how he impacted the American Revolution.Show book
Ten-year-old Cooper is always at the top of Santa’s Naughty List. His archrival bets there’s NO WAY Cooper will get the super-hot Christmas toy only given to those on Santa’s Nice List. (Yes, Santa Claus is real!) The loser has to transfer to the dreaded Dunsley Military Academy. When trying to be good absolutely fails, there’s only one thing Cooper can do to win the bet: travel to the North Pole, kidnap Santa, and hold him for ransom. Of course, nothing goes as planned! In this wild Christmas adventure, is it possible for Cooper to win the bet and still avoid getting a bazillion more years on the Naughty List?Show book
Friends forever! At least it seemed that way for three little mice, until Horace and Morris become part of an exclusive boy’s club. Where does that leave poor Dolores? She tries to be a part of a girl’s only club, but she doesn’t have fun and she misses the fellas. Soon, all three friends balk at these gender stereotypes that are keeping them apart! Charming characters and a splendid telling combine in this marvelous protest against conformity that children will embrace! In Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (But What About Dolores?), Dolores is discouraged when she doesn’t make the choir and her best friends do! Although she tries to find things to keep her busy, nothing is as much fun without her friends. Then Dolores figures out a way for her true talents to shine and becomes part of the performance in this fresh and fun story that emphasizes friendship and individuality.Show book
A glorious Christmas story, full of festive sparkle from the illustrator of The Primrose Railway Children. William lives in Words of Wonder, a perfect book shop full of stories and delights. He has always lived there with his family, ever since he was a baby, and now he is 37 books tall. But times are hard, and the book shop is struggling, so William takes it upon himself to create the most beautiful Christmas window to draw people in – with a leaping reindeer, pulling a sleigh full of stories. And then one night, as Christmas draws near, the reindeer comes to life and all William’s wishes for his family and all the shops around come true . . . making a Christmas to remember through the power of words and hope. A beautiful story, full of the magic of Christmas! In The Winter Wish, Helen Mortimer weaves a tale that is not just a bedtime story, but a journey into a world where dreams come alive. The best part of this juvenile fiction is its ability to transport both parents and kids into a realm of fantasy and adventure. For fans of Barry Timms (Love Grows Everywhere), Alice Hemming (The Thirteenth Vampire), Delia Huddy (The Christmas Eve Tree), Alex T. Smith (How Winston Came Home for Christmas), and Martha Mumford (We're Going on a Sleigh Ride). HarperCollins Children's 2022Show book
A wonderful new wintery audiobook story based on the award-winning preschool TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington discovers a new ice rink in the park, he can’t wait to learn how to skate. Trouble is, where do you find bear-sized skates? And will the young cub be able to learn in time for the Windsor Gardens Ice Disco? Find out in this gorgeous new Paddington audiobook! HarperCollins Children’s 2024Show book
