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Poor John was greatly troubled, because his father was very ill and could not recover. Except for these two, there was no one in their small room. The lamp on the table had almost burned out, for it was quite late at night.

This is a story from the Andersen's Fairy Tales collection.

Seraphina took the literary world by storm with 8 starred reviews and numerous “Best of” lists. At last, her eagerly awaited sequel has arrived—and with it comes an epic battle between humans and dragons. The kingdom of Goredd: a world where humans and dragons share life with an uneasy...

It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Hudson; her boyfriend (swoon!), Malik; and her very favorite thing: theater. This year, there’s a middleschool theater competition, and any production that wins their regional competition will get the chance to perform—on a real Broadway stage!

“Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader.” —Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series In the conclusion of Michelle Paver’s bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, the ultimate battle between good and evil is waged. A...

“Fantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations.” —Booklist Fans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver’s bestselling fantasy series about one boy’s epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him. Six...

Leo never imagined that time travel might really be possible, or that the objects in H. G. Wells’ science fiction novels might actually exist. And when a miniature time machine appears in Leo’s bedroom, he has no idea who the tiny, beautiful girl is riding it. But in the few moments before...

A gripping historical fiction friendship story that will grab everyone by the heartstrings and never let go. A giant, a dwarf, and three doomed circus animals . . . By her fourteenth birthday, Babe Killingsworth measures 6ʹ9ʺ and weighs 342 pounds. In 1896, what other options does a giant have...

An instant New York Times bestseller! For fans of Love Is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Sometimes your best friend is only a tail wag away! Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly...

เมื่อบิดาเสียชีวิต จอห์นรู้สึกเคว้งคว้างมาก ระหว่างสงบจิตใจในโบสถ์ จอห์นได้พบผู้ชายสองคนที่พยายามจะทำลายศพ ซึ่งศพนั้นติดหนี้สินเขาอยู่ จอห์นจึงจ่ายหนี้แทนศพ เพื่อให้ศพปลอดภัย และจากมาอย่างสบายใจ ระหว่างการเดินทาง จอห์นได้พบชายแปลกหน้าที่ขอมาเป็นเพื่อนร่วมทางของเขา ชายคนนั้นช่วยเหลือจอห์นหลายอย่างจนกระทั่งเขากลายเป็นคนร่ำรวย และได้ครอบครองสมบัติสุดวิเศษหลายอย่าง แม้จะได้สมบัติมากมายแต่จอห์นก็ยังไม่พอใจ เขาตกหลุมรักเจ้าหญิงผู้งดงาม แต่นางเป็นคนใจดำอำมหิต

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is The Fish of Small Wishes. Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora...

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Listeners young and old can...