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Your Story Hour is proud to present this new set of exciting, dramatized stories. You’ll enjoy hearing the adventure of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, the classis stories of the 'Golden Locket' and 'Alone for Christmas', and other heart-warming stories of courage and character. Great listening and entertainment for the whole family!

When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin, Steve, starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy.

Frances is worried about the monkey and organ grinder who play outside her window, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street after midnight. At the local Christmas pageant, she finds just the right words to express her compassion.

A warm, funny adventure about sticking up for your friends, and the adventures that can be had along the way. When the McIntyre family moves in next door, Eva is intrigued - it is the first interesting thing to happen for ages. But her ever protective Dad - even more protective since Eva's mum died - does not agree. Eva gets to know Jamie McIntyre a bit better, and when he is accused of vandalising the local park, Eva is sure he didn't do it – but she has to prove it…

"The Great Hair Robbery" by Alan Horsfield: Just before Christmas, Nellie discovers that someone has stolen everyone's hair. "Bad Eggs" by Steve Wide: The bad eggs, Eggbert, Rotten, Cracked and Fried, are in town, and they're hassling Omeletta du Champignon! "Who's Wheelie the Fastest?" by Josie Montano: Scooter, bike, skateboard, or rollerblades...whose wheels are the fastest? A group of kids who live in the same street decide to have a 'Wheel Race' to find out.

When Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny boarded a train to help the Reddimus Society return a stolen treasure, they didn't plan on traveling around the world. But after a close call with the society's archrivals - the Argents - it's now up to the Boxcar Children to return the remaining six artifacts to their rightful homes. As the children travel through Egypt, Kenya, England, and Italy, can they stay one step ahead of those trying to sabotage their plans?

Ça y est: ma mère est folle! Sais-tu ce qu'elle a dit au maire, quand il a débarqué pendant la finale du tournoi? Qu'elle allait se présenter contre lui aux élections! Hé oui, tu as bien lu! Elle veut devenir mairesse de Ballon. Parce que de cette façon, elle pourra abolir le règlement qui interdit le soccer une fois pour toutes! Le problème, c'est qu'elle n'y connaît rien en politique. L'autre obstacle auquel elle fera face...est Dick Tateur. Il déteste l'idée de perdre. Même que personne n'a jamais osé essayer de le remplacer.

Enfin, c'est la rentrée! Bonne nouvelle: Danse-Élite va présenter le numéro d'ouverture du Grand spectacle des Étoiles! Wow! Billie a déjà hâte de monter sur scène! Mais pour cela, elle devra s'entraîner fort malgré les mauvais coups de Victoria, les incertitudes de Maya et le mystérieux secret de son ami Julien.

It’s a beautiful summers day in Pontypandy, and there is going to be a big picnic on the beach, with a sandcastle competition. Everyone is invited, but Elvis must stay at the fire station with Radar the dalmatian in case there is an emergency. On the beach, Norman is annoyed that young Lily keeps following him everywhere while he’s trying to concentrate on building the biggest sandcastle, but when the tide starts to rise and Lily goes missing the beachgoers must call on Elvis and Radar to help them find her.

This is a children's story about Jack's train ride out to Wyoming. A new Grandpa Dave story about Jack, now eight, who goes on a pack trip and has a ball on the way, with more fun, too.

There’s no place on Earth a flat kid can’t go! Join Stanley in his second exciting adventure in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures series! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can get to that no one else can. So when Stanley receives a...

Gabriel really wants to buy some fancy Fast Kids shoes. But his mom says they can spend no more than thirty dollars. Gabriel searches for a great deal on the shoes. He looks online, goes to the shoe store, and checks a discount store, too. Will he find the shoes at a price he can afford? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Learn how the rulers of the animal kingdom influenced today's most popular superheroes like Black Panther, Spiderman, and Wolverine! Young listeners will be thrilled while they learn! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.