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There are few characters in literature more iconic than J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Originally introduced in 1902 in another Barrie novel (The Little White Bird), Peter's story was expanded as a standalone novel in 1911 and since then has been memorably adapted for the movies, for television, and for stage.

Now, actress Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) brings new, youthful energy to Peter's magical adventures.

Prepare to be Tested. The story that kicked off Richelle Mead’s international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. Read it Before it Hits Theaters February 14th, 2014! The thrilling second installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff series--and a #1...

Lily needs to land the star jump on the balance beam. Will her new leotard bring her luck?

Beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, author of Maniac Magee and Wringer, addresses issues of identity, belonging, family, and bullying in this humorous and heartfelt novel about twins. Jake and Lily are twins. Despite their slightly different interests and temperaments, they feel exactly the...

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This latest instalment in the popular series sees Lily finally on her way to realising her dream of becoming a teacher. Nellie's older sister, Johanna, starts walking out with Harry the footman, and is extremely worried when he enlists and goes off to fight in World War I. He send letters to the girls from the front and tells them all about the Christmas Day truce in 1914...but then a telegram comes. Harry is missing, presumed dead. Will he return to Lissadell, safe and sound?

Lily isn't home alone – but she sort of wishes she was; looking after her three younger siblings is a lot of responsibility. When Mum goes off on holiday with her new boyfriend and her stepdad fails to show up, Lily is determined to keep the family together and show they can cope without any grown-ups. But taking care of six-year-old twins, her three-year-old sister and the family's flat feels overwhelming and Lily is worried that school or social services might discover their situation and break up the family.

La première démonstration de talents de l’Histoire de Kumandra se tiendra dans une semaine, lors du Banquet d’été. Et Raya, son ami Bun et sa fratrie comptent bien remporter le premier prix grâce à leur recette inédite ! L’ingrédient phare est une épice du dragon légendaire qui donne à chaque plat un goût magique. Le seul problème c’est qu’aucun humain ne l’a jamais trouvée. Raya et ses amis montent à bord de l’Empire de la Crevette, en quête de la mystérieuse épice.

Take a fantastical trip to a magical world and meet four tiny sprites with attitude! In between heavy metal practice sessions and cheeky pranks, Talia, Lily, Marri, and Dawn get caught up in some scary adventures. When Lily suddenly disappears, her sprite siblings fear the worst. Who can they trust? Winston the rainbow trout? Rocket the magpie? Who is friend, and who is foe? With a clever plan and a few tricks up their sleeves, the sprites bravely face up to the dangers and risk themselves to save each other. But are they too late?

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Dive into a delightful collection of five enchanting short stories for children, each brimming with valuable lessons and joyful conclusions. Perfect for sparking imagination and nurturing young minds, these tales are sure to bring smiles and inspiration to little listeners. - Summary by Carolin

“[Narrator Sid] Sagar masterfully brings out the strengths of the text: an ever-present undercurrent of humor and the irresistible quirkiness of the diverse characters, whose daredevil escapades and bravery fire up the easy flow.” — Booklist Impossible Creatures meets The Mysterious...

A Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book and an ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book, The Lily Pond continues the story of two Jewish sisters who left Austria during WWII/Holocaust and found refuge in Sweden. A year after Stephie Steiner and her younger sister, Nellie, left Nazi-occupied Vienna...

Step into a world of enchantment with this delightful tale featuring a grand palace, a monstrous giant, and a humble boy on a quest for fortune. With a beautiful girl in peril, spoiled princesses, a robbers cave, and whimsical fairies, this story is sure to captivate the hearts of children and spark their imaginations. - Summary by Lynne T

Lissadell House, Sligo, 1915. In the Big House, young housemaid Lily feels life is changing for everyone—and she fears for her new friend Sam and his choices. Plans are also being made for Maeve de Markievicz, daughter of the famous Countess, whether she likes it or not. Can Lily help her friend without getting into too much trouble? All the while, Lily knows she has a chance to grab hold of her own special dreams, as long as nothing goes wrong. With friendship they can face anything.

Lissadell House, Sligo, 1913. Lily and her friend Nellie are young housemaids in service in the Big House - they work for Lady Mary and Sir Josslyn Gore-Booth at Lissadell. As well as her housework and duties, Lily helps out in the local school of needlework - she hopes it might be a step on the way to her dream of being a teacher. Though they work hard, there’s lots of fun to be had at Lissadell - like friendship, fun and madcap bicycle rides with Sir Josslyn’s niece Maeve, daughter of the famous Republican Constance Markievicz.

Brought to you by Penguin. Revisit the world of Beatrix Potter in this timeless new audiobook edition. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales, this new collection features a range of award-winning and contemporary voices, including Olivia Colman, Tom Hardy, Lily James, James Acaster, David...

A Newbery Honor recipient Thirteen is when a Beaumont’s savvy hits—and with one brother who causes hurricanes and another who creates electricity, Mibs Beaumont is eager to see what she gets. But just before the big day, Poppa is in a terrible accident. And now all Mibs wants is a savvy that...

The whimsical and imaginative short stories in this chapter book will transport children to a different world, giving them a fresh way to engage with truths about Jesus and what it's like to follow him. They’ll join Lily and her friend the Lemur on a series of adventures in the Lamb King's mysterious playground. They'll tickle a tiger, play Scrabble with a slow loris, and save an entire family of squirrels from the cold!