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In this fifth audiobook, funny things are happening at sea so Hilda packs her adventuring satchel and sets sail to find out why ships keep disappearing near Cauldron Island. Will she get to the bottom of the mystery or end up at the bottom of the ocean? Meanwhile, back on land, an old acquaintance has taken over a windmill and promised she's turned over a new leaf, but can she be trusted?

In this sequel to Hunger Winter, thirteen-year-old Dirk and his family move to a farm near Utrecht, Netherlands, in January of 1945. When the Nazis focus on capturing Jewish children to send to gas chambers, Dirk’s family intervenes. Their methods include providing ration cards and finding families to hide Jewish children and teens.

We bring you Jataka Tales With Rob, a collection of popular folktales which aim at familiarizing the kids with our favourite folktales in an entertaining and educational way. Narrated by everyone’s favourite DIY guru and kids’ icon Rob, these stories contain a key value for children to imbibe, such as learning about the difference between right and wrong, the relevance of unity and keeping good company, nurturing relationships, and the importance of hard work. Rob narrates these stories in a conversational, explanatory and fun but educational manner which help the kids absorb the values ...

A big bully lion is no match for the Clever Monkey in this retelling of a classic story from West Africa

From the creator of My Life as a Teenage Robot comes the epic finale to the middle-grade horror series about a horrible bag, the spine-chilling world hidden within it, and a terrifying adventure into the world of GrahBhag. Perfect for fans of Coraline, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Small Spaces...

This is the first volume of this series by children's author Yaelle Byrd. In this rollicking tale of the famous picaroon and Irish clan Chieftain Black Oak, his daughter Grace, and her pup Rover Rob, young listeners will learn the value of friendship and the importance of telling the truth. With fights, perilous situations and daring deeds this well-paced story is ideal for children of all ages as a bedtime book.

Seven students are about to have their lives changed by one amazing teacher in this school story sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. It’s the start of a new year at Snow Hill School, and seven students find themselves thrown together in Mr. Terupt’s fifth grade...

Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for children 8+. Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind...

'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' - David Walliams Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the funny, exciting adventure series for boys and girls of 8 to 12 fizzes with...

The seven kids who bonded in Mr. Terupt's fifth-grade class are in eighth grade now and reunited with their beloved teacher. Readers will once again be inspired by how the kids face their challenges and by the adults who help them along the way. Jeffrey, Alexia, Anna, Danielle, Luke, Peter, and...

'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph – the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob – dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the...

The kids and teacher of Because of Mr. Terupt are back in this warm-hearted sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. One teacher changed their lives. Now the class will need to change his. Mr. Terupt’s class is spending one more year with him before they graduate and...

Return to Lake View Middle School in the third book of the PERFECT SCORE series from the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt. Eighth grade promises to be an unforgettable year of tears, laughter, surprises, and star power. GAVIN's days of football glory have arrived, but an accident on the...

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score—both on the test and in life—is perhaps not so perfect after all. No...

Frank hates working in his father's office. He swaps places with his cousin Rashleigh. But what is Rashleigh up to? Who are his mysterious friends? Frank has to find some missing papers to save his father's business. The search takes him to Scotland, where he finds that his life is in danger. But who is it that wants to kill him? Frank meets the outlaw Rob Roy and heads for the Highlands, where he's seized by soldiers looking for Jacobite rebels. Whose side is Rob Roy really on? And how can Frank recover the papers which will save his father?

An eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls—until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning debut is a profound exploration of...

Gerade von den Masern genesen muss der kleine Raubritter Rob unverhofft in die übergroßen Fußstapfen seines Vaters treten. Der König hat Robs Eltern und viele andere Raubritter bei einer Hochzeit auf einer anderen Burg gefangen nehmen lassen. Jetzt fordert er Lösegeld. Doch in der Schatztruhe der Eltern ist nicht genug Geld. Da kommt glücklicherweise ein Gewürzhändler durch das Hellertal. Rob schwingt sich in den Sattel, um das Wegegeld einzukassieren. Und damit kommen Steine ins Rollen, die den kleinen Raubritter so richtig herausfordern.

From the creator of My Life As a Teenage Robot comes the second story in a middle-grade horror series about a horrible bag, the spine-chilling world hidden within it, and a terrifying adventure into the world of GrahBhag. Perfect for fans of Coraline, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Small Spaces...

Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next. With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.

From the creator of My Life As a Teenage Robot comes a middle-grade horror story about a horrible bag, the spine-chilling world hidden within it, and a terrifying adventure into the world of GrahBhag. Perfect for fans of Coraline, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and Small Spaces. When Zenith finds a...