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It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and Viva Durant, the young sleuth, is taking a break from mystery solving to celebrate with her family. Paired up with her precocious pal Reece, Viva’s too busy navigating the daunting world of debutantes too get caught up in the unsolved cases of Crescent City. But the festivities take a sharp turn when there’s a blackout at the Mardi Gras Ball—and Viva’s grandmother goes missing!

Support the ShowWelcome to "Soccer Bedtime Stories," a collection of captivating tales that will transport you to the heart of the beautiful game. Fall asleep to stories of some of the most memorable matches, goals, and moments of individual brilliance.Explore unforgettable matches featuring legends like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, iconic goals from Mbappe, and moments of sheer brilliance from teams like Liverpool and Barcelona. Join us as we unravel the captivating narratives of players like Sophia Smith, Sam Kerr, and the powerhouse USWNT.So snuggle up, close your eyes, and let the power ...

When Naomi gets a tip about a strange snake sighting in the neighborhood, she knows it’s a job for her snake-saving club. Naomi, Nolan, and Emma go to investigate and get a huge surprise. The snake isn’t a native Texas species—it’s a ball python! Did someone dump an unwanted pet, or did this snake somehow get lost?

It didn’t take long for quarterback Russell Wilson to make a name for himself in the NFL. In just his second season, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. In 2020, he became one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30 or more touchdowns four seasons in a row. Get all the details about Wilson’s incredible career.

Taribu and Riheti are an unlikely pair—Taribu is a slave while Riheti is a noble. Determined to prove themselves, they attend the New Year Festival to play a game of Ball and Mallet. Will Taribu be able to face his fears and help Riheti win the game?

A young boy awakens to small bite mark on his arm. Then, he hears thumping outside his bedroom window, then chains rattling, and high-pitched screeching. Outside his window, he notices the lights of the nearby basketball court shining in the full moonlight. The players are all hairy-too hairy. Could they be werewolves?

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In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - from number one international best-selling author Jeff Kinney - an unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn't all it's cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay...or will they be forced to move?

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete’s team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn’t go Pete’s way, what will Pete do? Pete the Cat: Play...

Most zombies are not very smart. However, Brian is different. He is a smart, book-loving zombie. When a zombie horde gathers, Brian knows nobody is safe. Can Brian stop the dangerous zombie horde? Better yet, can he stop them by using meatballs? Follow Brian through this crazy adventure in this funny early chapter book.

The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Travel Team! When you're the smallest kid playing a big man's game, the challenges never stop—especially when your name is Danny Walker. Leading your travel team to the national championship may seem like a dream come true, but for Danny, being at...

In LBB Ward’s delightful classic, Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus of the Planet Quantia arrives in an emergency landing, much to the shock of Zak, Ivy and Ziggy the dog, on Earth. He must find 100% pure water to fuel his Bubble Craft and enlists their help.

Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. At last! Samantha Spinner...

A top and a ball were lying together in a drawer among a lot of other toys. The top said to the ball, "Since we live in the same drawer, we ought to be sweethearts."

Un coup de tête inattendu bouleverse tout, laissant des marques indélébiles. Dans ce troisième tome de "La fièvre du soccer", notre jeune héros se retrouve plongé dans un cauchemar dont il espère se réveiller. Malgré les défis, sa passion pour le soccer ne faiblit pas, et il participe à un camp d'été exceptionnel. Là, il rencontre Pedro, un garçon aussi fascinant qu'énigmatique, qui transformera sa vie de manière inoubliable.

Le soccer rythme mes journées, et je l'adore ! Mais tout bascule lorsqu'un carton rouge s'invite dans une de mes parties, suivi d'un spectaculaire ciseau retourné de Simon. Résultat : un point pour lui, un nez douloureux pour moi. Alors que mes vacances commencent mal après un camp de soccer écourté, l'arrivée d'un mystérieux garçon nommé Pedro bouleverse mon univers. Qui est-il vraiment ? Une chose est certaine, Pedro ne laissera personne indifférent. Plongez dans une aventure où l'amitié et le sport se mêlent pour transformer chaque défi en opportunité.

School Library Journal Best Books of 2024 The mischievous and fun-loving Fox is back in another humorous and surprising I Can Read, from Caldecott Honor– and three-time Geisel Award–winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Fox is ready to play ball! So are Elephant, Rabbit, Bear…and Snail...

For Charlie, it's hard work being King of the Ranch. There's napping to do, food to taste, and car rides to take-it's downright exhausting! But it's not all work-there's a lot of play too! There's always a game to join and a goal to score. From football to soccer to basketball, Charlie is ready...

Fall is an important time of year on a ranch, mostly because it means that winter is coming soon! And, on Hank’s ranch, that means that the cake house is about to be filled with bags of feed to get the cattle through the long frozen days ahead. Unfortunately, this particular feed-delivery is accompanied by a town mutt named Roy, who gets Hank into big trouble with some local yellow jacket wasps.

READ BY FINTY WILLIAMS Dreams come true with Lettice Rabbit! Meet the fairies with Lettice in this enchanting picture book – perfect for little girls who love pink! READ BY FINTY WILLIAMS. Lettice Rabbit is thrilled when she finds herself a guest of honour at the Fairy Ball in Fairyland. She...