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New York Times best-selling author Brian Jacques has millions of copies of his phenomenally popular Redwall series in print. Fans cannot get enough of the feasting, fighting, and fantastic adventures that fill every book.

Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.

Este audiolibro continúa las aventuras del El Agujero Negro y El Zurcidor del Tiempo. En ella, los oyentes gozarán una historia en la que la amistad, la solidaridad y el valor son muy importantes. En esta ocasión Camila ayudará a Oriana, su abstraída compañera, a comprender la importancia de recordar lo alegre y lo doloroso de la vida para seguir existiendo. En una noche de confusión y valor, Camila se enfrenta a los trasgos para evitar que su amiga se "borre".

Filled with wit and humour, Nesbit's 1902 fantasy tells the adventure of five siblings sent to spend the summer with their uncle. One day, when the children wander from the strange house by the sea to play in old gravel pits, they uncover 'It', a prehistoric Sand-fairy. The unusual Sand-fairy grants the children one wish a day, each lasting until sunset. Though wishes can come true, they are not always as pleasant as they might seem, which the children soon discover.

Toby Stephens takes us back to the world of cunning, adventure, mishap, and fun. Sheherezade, night after night, weaves her tales and Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and other tales come alive. The unforgettable music of Rimsky-Korsakov sets the scene perfectly. A delightful treat for young listeners.

Jill has a spell cast on her. Now she can't smell! This book focuses on the double consonants ff, ll, and ss.

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl "all nice and cozy and fast asleep" in Baby Bear's bed.

A wonderful world of enchantment is introduced with a magical child that angels intervene for, taking her to a school for wizards and witches within a castle in Scotland. While the evil wizard Zalendor seeks revenge on the Ministry, Magic Town, and Hogs Hollow school, by kidnapping students and stealing the Elixir of Learning. Which brings chaos and a mystery for this cute gifted girl and her two friends to solve, as they are thrust into a mystical territory where good tries to overcome the evil beings out to destroy.

Mr Wolf has found a great big enormous turnip. Just the thing to make his favourite super - spicy turnip stew! But Mr Wolf needs some help. The turnip is stuck fast. Can the little frog with the sad tale help him? Nigel Planer reads this delightful fairy story with an enormous gobbling surprise. Includes story reading, soundtrack, a song, and lots of fun.