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Middle school is hard. Solving cases for the FBI is even harder. Doing both at the same time - well, that's just crazy. But that doesn't stop Florian Bates! Get to know the only kid on the FBI director's speed dial - and several international criminals' most wanted lists - in this adventurous series that School Library Journal says combines "elements of Alex Rider, James Bond, and Sherlock Holmes".

Join Frank Willders, a courageous young member of the London Fire Brigade, and his spirited younger brother Willie, whose mischievous antics often lead to unexpected adventures. Together, they face a colorful array of characters as they undertake daring rescues and bravely battle the relentless flames. Amidst their thrilling escapades, the enigmatic Gorman plots his dark schemes, while the lovely Emma Ward ignites Willies heart. And lets not forget Mrs. Denman, who still holds a grudge against the heroic fireman who once saved her from a burning building in her nightclothes! This captivating ...

Jonathan’s older brother is away fighting with General Washington in Pennsylvania. But at 13, Jonathan is too young to fight. Still too young. Then one morning, April 3, 1778, the tavern bell sounds, calling men to arms. Eager to prove his mettle, with blood pounding in his ears, Jonathan joins the gathering men at the tavern to hear the news. With a 12-pound, six-foot-long flintlock musket loaned to him by the tavern keeper, Jonathan finds a place in with the other men, marching to battle.

The Fighting Irish Family of five bringing you exciting thoughts and observations on Notre Dame Athletics in an all age appropriate family setting. We are life long Notre Dame fans that are working to provide an objective and informative experience to other Irish fans of all ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Story Seeds – From Ireland to Italy (and back again!)” is a podcast that tells the story of collaboration — between children, between languages and cities, between imagination and reality.It is the result of a story sharing project, founded by the European Union, that brought together 24 classes from Milan and Dublin. The children themselves are at the heart of each episode, with their wild ideas, dreams, and words. The stories you’ll hear speak of places that matter to them — real or imagined — and show how easy it can be to build a bridge between cultures through writing, ...

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends - just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go.