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Are you afraid of the dark? Stella Batts never thought she was. In fact she's not feeling afraid of anything right now. She's just excited. Her class read the most books out of every class in school. The prize is a sleepover in the library. What could be better than that? Everyone is in pajamas, even the teachers. The kids break off into groups to go on a scavenger hunt. That's when Stella finds a really old book by an author who is also named Stella B. Though the subject matter is nothing this Stella would ever write about.

どっひゃー！親友のライトニング・マックィーンとメーターは、メーターのお姉さんの結婚式に出席するため、大陸横断の旅に出る。そして偶然、伝説のクリスタル・ホイールキャップの洞窟にたどり着く。 伝説によると、このホイールキャップを見た者は世界一幸運な車になれるという。 クリスタル・ホイールキャップが結婚祝いにピッタリだと思ったメーターは、洞窟の中へ探しに行く。友達を洞窟でひとりにするわけにはいかないと、ライトニングもついて行った。洞窟の中で、彼らは新しい友達に出会い、彼女を窮地から救い出す。そしてメーターは、何かキラキラと光るものを見つける。もしかしてそれは…？

Steve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it's the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT. Devastated, Steve wants to rebuild and find his sword, but with his wheat destroyed, he must call on old friends to help him.

One fateful day Lucy is invited to study at the prestigious Overworld Academy. The academy offers her the opportunity to learn all of the secrets of the Overworld - and it's an opportunity she can't miss. She's sad to leave behind her friends, Henry and Max, but it's time for her to have an adventure on her own. At Overworld Academy she meets two new friends, Jane and Phoebe. Jane is an expert fighter, and Phoebe is a talented alchemist. With Lucy's own knack for treasure hunting, the trio makes an incredible team.

Merry Christmas from the treehouse! The 156-Storey Treehouse is the twelfth audiobook of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky, laugh-out-loud treehouse adventures. Read by Stig Wemyss, Australia's most loved narrator of audiobooks for children and young adults. 'The kind of book I would have...

Now as famous on radio and audio as they are in print, the adventures of that irrepressible and ageless schoolboy William Brown have been delighting both young and old for decades. Perpetually scruffy, mud-stained, and mischievous, he is a lovable scamp whose pranks usually end in disaster, for his harassed elders at least. With friends Ginger, Douglas, and Henry (The Outlaws), and the angelic, lisping, thorn-in-his-side Violet Elizabeth Bott, William has rightly joined the literary, and radio, immortals. This volume of Just William features the following stories: William Goes To The Pictures, William The Intruder, William Below Stairs, The Fall Of The Idol, The Show, A Question Of Grammar, William Joins The Band Of Hope, The Outlaws, William And White Satin, William’s New Year’s Day, The Best Laid Plans, Jumble.

The first of its kind! This how-to audiobook from two psychology experts will help kids transform stress, worry, and anxiety by uncovering their inner superpowers. Perfect for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls and Raina Telgemeier's Guts. Now more than ever, kids need to feel empowered as...

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house, there are two half-houses, and in one of those half-houses, there lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, likes cats and axolotls and second grade. But most of all, she likes Marigold. Marigold, who's four, likes gibbons and red paint and the plumber. But most of all, she likes Stella.

Herobrine, the artificially intelligent virus, was deleted. The computer it resided in was completely destroyed. Without their leader, the few survivors of its evil army were cast away into the shadows. It looked as if there would finally be peace and happiness throughout the servers of Minecraft.

The 26-Storey Treehouse is the second audiobook in Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures. Read by Stig Wemyss, Australia's most loved narrator of audiobooks for children and young adults, with a running time of approximately 96 minutes. 'The kind of book I would have...

Mr Stink, from Children's author David Walliams. "Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…” It all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might be driven...

It’s not easy to be the new student in school, but when you are from another country, it can be especially hard to fit in. With a little support and a lot of courage Maria, Jin, and Fatimah overcome the challenges to find their places in their new American classroom. This heartfelt and beautifully rendered message of empathy for the immigrant experience is encouraging for new students as well as important for their classmates.

In this vividly realized city of musical instruments Drum feels like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and neighbors, can’t play a melody. He adores his violin brother, cello father, and piano mother but feels he has nothing to offer to their music. When the Saxophone brothers ask him to play, Drum discovers he can claim his own sound and confidently contributes to the songs shared by all. This story of bravery and identity, infused with Latin rhythms and joy, bursts with exuberance.

This companion to I’M NEW HERE features the perspectives of three students in the classroom as they welcome the three newcomers who are trying to adjust to a new school and country. An honest and heartwarming look at the immigrant experience that will resonate with kids everywhere.

In a lively city, two siblings unite to turn chaos into harmony. With creativity and teamwork, they face a noisy villain and discover how to make their world a better place. Join them on an exciting journey of friendship, rhythm, and the magic of togetherness. Bright City is alive with excitement for the Block Party, but when the music turns chaotic with sirens, cymbals, and car horns, two siblings rise to the challenge. Jacob, known as “the Sonic Storm,” has a unique talent for recognizing patterns, while his big sister Lyla, dubbed “Dr. Rhythm,” keeps everyone in sync with her steady beat.

Throughout her lifetime Harriet Tubman was known by many names -- as General Tubman she was a Union spy, as Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad and as Minty she was a spirited slave. The reverse-chronological approach to the details of her life unfolds through memorable verse and lavish illustrations in this unique, evocative biography of an American icon.

Bound to the sea by rocks and dirt, Cabin Island stands shrouded by fog and mystery. The Hardy Boys are up to the challenge! Stolen groceries, creeping tycoons, and missing heirlooms plague the island, and with the intention of cashing in a favor, the Hardy Boys find themselves in the midst of it.

Pedro n'en revient pas : sa mère a décidé de partir au Mexique, leur pays d'origine. Direction un village perdu... sans réseau. Arraché à son quotidien connecté, il découvre un monde où le temps s'étire, où chaque jour réserve des surprises, et où les racines piquent parfois autant qu'elles protègent. Entre dépaysement total, petites catastrophes et grandes questions, ce voyage imposé va bousculer ses certitudes et l'entraîner là où il ne pensait jamais aller.

It's Dream Big Week at school! Everyone is excited to share their dreams for the future—except Charley. She has no idea what she wants for her future. But on her walk home, Charley learns that even if she doesn't know exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, she knows what KIND of person she wants to be.

Roary is a self-confessed bully who is despised by his teacher and classmates. He swears, picks on people, cheats, lies and is dedicated to perfecting the craft of being a bully with the help of the ugly Bullyboss toad, his master. An unpleasant encounter with a pack of tooth fairies test his ability to be a good person and sparks the Tooth fairy War.