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In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.

“All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a...

In search of some summertime spending money, a young boy and his friend agree to paint a neighbor's garage. The neighbor allows the boys to come into her house for drinks and bathroom breaks. There's just one rule: don't let her high-energy, low-obedience puppy, Yorgy, out of the house. Unfortunately, that's exactly what they do!

Fox kit O-370 hungers for a life of adventure, like those lived long ago by Mia and Uly. But on the Farm, foxes know only the safety of their wire dens and the promise of eternal happiness in the White Barn. Or so they’re told. When O-370 gets free of his cage, he witnesses the gruesome reality awaiting all the Farm’s foxes and narrowly escapes with his life. In a nearby suburb, young Cozy and her skulk are facing an unknown danger, one that hunts foxes.

Die elfjährige Leonie ist entsetzt. Da wird ihrem Vater doch tatsächlich eine Stelle als Tierarzt in der berühmten „Green Valley"-Pferde-Ranch angeboten. Doch leider befindet sich diese weit weg – in Kalifornien. Leonie bleibt nichts anderes übrig: Gemeinsam mit der Familie verlässt sie ihre vertraute Umgebung und beginnt ein neues Leben in Amerika. Doch schon bald lernt sie neue Freunde kennen. Und deren Hilfe kann sie gut gebrauchen. Denn in den Stallungen der Ranch macht sich ein Unbekannter zu schaffen … Der Unbekannte im Stall ist der Beginn der erfolgreichen „Leonie"-Serie.

"Thumbelina" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has been called "the most delightful fairy tale you could wish for". The story is about quite a tiny, little girl, and her adventure with toads, moles, and cockchafers. "Thumbelina" is the first of Andersen's tales to focus on the sufferings of someone who is different, as at the beginning of the tale, Thumbelina is the only one her tiny size. It reflects on mockery and powerlessness, before a happy ending in which Thumbelina finds love and empowerment.

Ana es una niña que se prepara para su fiesta de cumpleaños y reflexiona sobre los amigos que invitará. Aunque parecen muy distintos, descubre que todos comparten más de lo que creía.

Vinny needs support from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping other people to notice in this empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter. Vinny’s got problems – lots of them. His family's falling apart, and his best mates have dumped him for some...

From award-winning creators, Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Dr. Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory’s remarkable Food Run of 1976. 1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps. What would you do? In April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a...

Mats und Mathilde setzen ihre abenteuerliche Reise fort. Auf der Suche nach dem Ort, wo die Sonne untergeht, entdecken sie neue Freundschaften und meistern gemeinsam unglaubliche Abenteuer: Ob die Fahrt auf einem Geschichtenschiff, dessen Segel sich aufblähen, sobald der verrückte Kapitän seinen Seemannsgarn erzählt. Die wilde Jagd nach Sternen in einem fliegenden Himmelbett. Ein atemloser Lauf durch den Dschungel der 999 1/2 Gefahren und die Begegnung mit einem fauchenden Föhn in der Wüste Sahaara. Mats und Mathilde müssen einander ein ums andere Mal retten, doch sie verlieren nie den Mut.

Dans un monde peuplé d’animaux curieux, Moustache, chat espiègle au grand cœur, adore raconter des histoires… parfois un peu exagérées. Les auditeurs rient, s’étonnent et lui accordent un soupçon de confiance, car derrière chaque récit se dévoilent bienveillance et imagination débordante. Entre fantaisie assumée et délicates leçons de sincérité, cette aventure célèbre le plaisir d’écouter et la magie de raconter. Une parenthèse tendre et malicieuse à savourer à l’oreille, pour rêver, sourire et croire—ne serait-ce qu’un peu—aux plus belles histoires.

Wo eine Mama ist, da ist ein Zuhause. Und Mathilde weiß, ihre Mama – das Mädchen, das sie zum Leben erweckt hat – lebt an dem Ort, an dem die Sonne untergeht. So macht sich die Vogelscheuche abenteuerlustig auf den Weg, gemeinsam mit Mats Piep. Mats ist ein Schwatz (halb Schwalbe, halb Spatz) und hat wegen seiner Flugangst den Vogelzug gen Süden verpasst. Auf ihrer Reise erleben die beiden viele bunte Abenteuer an fantastischen Orten, und bald werden der Vogel und die Vogelscheuche die allerbesten Freunde.

The arrival of a mysterious new neighbor inspires a kid to write her own poetry in this humorous and unforgettable new middle-grade novel by award-winning author Cary Fagan. Andie Gladman is your typical kid — she lives in a small town, doesn't have many friends and quietly puts up with taunts...

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast. When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds.

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and...

Alex har fødselsdag. Han fylder 10 år, men i virkeligheden vil han gerne være mere ligesom sin 15-årige fætter Kenny. Alex synes nemlig, at Kenny er vildt sej, men hurtigt finder Alex ud af, at det er nemmere sagt end gjort at være så sej som Kenny. Hans Chr. Hansens bøger om drengen Alex fortæller om de mange spændende og nogle gange lidt farlige ting, som Alex sammen med sin lidt ældre ven, Ronni, finder på. Hans Chr. Hansen (f. 1949) er en dansk forfatter kendt for at have udgivet et væld af letlæselige børnebøger.

Experience this heartwarming tale with side-by-side commentary from Marissa Burt. Her discussion questions and chapter summaries expand this beloved journey through the Swiss Alps. Join Heidi as she fosters friendship, forgiveness, and hope and demonstrates to those around her how to appreciate their own circumstances and reach out to their communities. Nestled between each chapter is Burt’s analysis and question sections, which aid listeners to further dive into this rich and classic tale.

Author Matt Wallace delivers a deeply moving story exploring that first formative friendship, navigating challenging family circumstances, and finding hope and strength in a forgotten desert town. Perfect for fans of Ernesto Cisneros and Julie Murphy. The isolation and bullying Stan suffers at...

A sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto. Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he’s never going to...

Missionary trio Mildred Cable (1878-1952) and Evangeline and Franscesca French were the first Englishwomen to cross the infamous Gobi Desert, living for years among the diverse peoples of northwestern China in places few Europeans ever reached. Educated and rich, Mildred Cable once planned to be a concert pianist. Instead she served the people of China through wars and revolutions.