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This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small . . . In this first audiobook, Tag and his best friend—a squirrel named Skyla—meet the last firehawk. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. Could this stone be powerful enough to defeat Thorn?

The crowd cheers. Lights flash. I sing into the microphone at the top of my lungs. I'm rocking this song! My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a pop singer. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

'Lights! Camera! Action!' That's my cue. 'Harold,' I sigh. 'I think I'm in love.' My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a movie star. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

I'm wearing a glittering tutu and a sparkling tiara. I pirouette. Three times. And I don't even trip. My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a ballerina. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

Our class is learning the three times table. But I'm not listening. I'm designing a dress. A fabulous dress for Mrs Dawson. My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a fashion designer. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins. Emerging listeners will fall in love with this adorable and collectable new series from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad. Includes the books Movie Star, Ballerina, Pop Singer and Fashion Designer.

Just before Christmas, Nellie discovers that someone has stolen everyone's hair. Children have lost their hair. All adults have lost their hair, even the police. Santa Claus has lost his hair. Everything is a disaster. Nellie makes some strange observations about an odd man on a penny-farthing and, with the aid of two rather inept detectives, is able to solve the mystery.