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Edwin really doesn't want to be a big brother. Forced to move house, start a new school and make way for this unwelcome interloper in his parents' affections, he feels like everything is chaos. But things might not be as bad as he fears, as Edwin makes an unusual pen-pal, Lanthorne, who introduces him to a strange world filled with dark secrets and thrilling adventures. This excitement seems safe until those secrets and adventures start to intrude on Edwin's life and, more worryingly, on the life of his baby sister.

Robin worries about how life will change when she gets her first pair of glasses.

Madam C. J. Walker invented a line of African American hair products and cosmetics that led her to become the first self-made female millionaire.

Wild about robotics? If so, a robotics club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join a robotics club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities.

When Bid's money is stolen online, Spid teams up with superhero SuperSpid to catch the Internet scammer. This is a fun, fast-paced children’s story that teaches important lessons about internet safety, cyber awareness and thinking before you click — all wrapped in humour, adventure and warmth. The audiobook features two original songs — SuperSpid and Trojan Turpin. 'SuperSpid' celebrates the superhero and defender of the Internet. It is an ultra-poppy sing-along. ‘Trojan Turpin’ is a fast-paced-and-full-on; it foretells Superspid’s plans to bring Trojan Turpin down.

Have you lost any teeth yet? When one of Jennifer’s loose teeth gets stuck in an apple, Yo learns about the part of growing up that includes losing baby teeth and growing shiny new grown-up teeth. He also learns about the best part of losing baby teeth—getting a visit from the tooth fairy!

No one predicted the dragon apocalypse. The dragons came suddenly and decimated the world as we knew it, including New York City. Now, three years later, Noah, his hardcore survivalist father, and a ragtag group of survivors are barely scraping by in this new reality. Kids scavenge not only for materials in abandoned homes but also for leftover books at the library. Adults spend their time establishing a make-shift society and defending their shelter… with any means available. At least for the few months the dragons are hibernating, until it’s no longer safe aboveground.

This collection includes New Girl, Odd One Out, Winning Moves, Three's a Crowd, Beach Wipe Out, Toxic Talk, Shut Down and Double Cross, starring Star Girl and her space cadet friends.

Tauche ein in ein Abenteuer, so spannend, wild und wunderschön wie der Ritt auf dem Rücken eines Drachen. Seit vor fünf Jahren plötzlich Drachen die Menschen angegriffen haben, hat sich Noahs Welt komplett verändert: Statt in die Schule zu gehen oder sich mit Freunden zu treffen, streift der 12-Jährige nun auf der Suche nach Lebensmitteln durchs völlig zerstörte New York City. Und auch das geht nur in den Monaten, in denen die Drachen Winterschlaf halten, denn im Sommer jagen sie erbarmungslos jeden, der in den Straßenschluchten unterwegs ist.

Planet Polare's ice is melting, and now the alien life forms are in danger. When Star Girl is sent to investigate with her roommate, she discovers that not all dangers come from hairy aliens or strange planets. Can the two space cadets put aside their differences and work together to save the planet and its inhabitants?

From the acclaimed author of Hurricane Season, an unforgettable story about what makes a family, for fans of Hazel’s Theory of Evolution and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World. Eleven-year-old Joey is angry. All the time. And she doesn’t understand why. She has two loving moms, a...

If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in - and that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy when his family gears up for some changes. The boy and his dragon bounce in their castle, duel with delight, and have an amazing time together...until they find out that their castle is a crib for a new baby. Huh? As soon as they get used to the news, the boy and dragon are back in roaring form, entertaining the infant with marching music, aerial acrobatics, and baby-bottle bowling. But merriment turns to mischief and mischief leads to consequences.

In a rose-covered palace by the sea live three lovely princesses who never sit around doing nothing. Libby is a master builder, Mellie is a master gardener, and Allie is a master baker. The day before 100 children visit for the Summer Party, Mellie tells Libby and Allie that she would like to try something other than gardening. Since all three are quite sure princesses can do anything, they decide to switch roles for a day. But things don’t turn out exactly as planned. ...