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Josefina’s adventure begins in the first book in her series. A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. But Josefina and her sisters are determined to save the family business. Their aunt, Tía Dolores, wants to try some bold new ideas. Josefina likes learning to...

Nanea’s story continues with the second book in her series. Everything has changed since the war started. Nanea had hoped that going back to school would make life seem normal again. But it hasn’t. There are still curfews and blackouts and constant reminders of war. Nanea’s dear friend...

Melody’s story begins with the first book in her series. Melody Ellison can’t wait to sing her first solo at church, and she wants to pick a song that’s special. She gets advice from her big brother, who has his sights set on becoming a Motown star, and inspiration from her older sister...

Samantha’s story continues in the second book in her series. Things have changed for Samantha. She leaves quiet Mount Bedford for the bustle of New York City and the company of Aunt Cornelia's ten-year-old twin sisters. Agnes and Agatha are good at getting into mischief—and at bringing...

Samantha’s story begins with the first book in her series. Samantha is a wealthy orphan growing up in 1904. Her grandmother is raising her as a proper young lady with the best of everything. Still, Samantha is lonely. When her Uncle Gard comes to visit with his friend, Miss Cornelia Pitt, and...

American Girl Addy fights for freedom during the Civil War in this audiobook that takes place in 1864! Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to...

Find out how Samantha, Kit, Melody, and other American Girl characters made a difference in their own way and in their own time with this Little Golden Book. Melody, Kit, Samantha, and other American Girl characters from different time periods show why it's important to stand up for what...

Celebrate the birthday of American Girl with this first Little Golden Book featuring Addy, Josefina, Kirsten, Molly, and Samantha, and other beloved characters. Take a peek into how each of these girls enjoyed her birthday during her unique times in U.S. history. Featuring a...

This Little Golden Book stars Molly, Josefina, Nanea, Felicity, and other favorite American Girl characters as they celebrate the holidays! Traditions may change over the years, but one thing never changes: everyone loves celebrating the holiday season! Felicity, Molly, Nanea...

Go to school with Courtney, Kirsten, Addy, and other American Girl characters in this all-new Little Golden Book. Whether celebrating a first day of school, graduation, or the school days in between, this Little Golden Book makes a timeless gift for children ages 2 to 5 and collectors...

"The Dime Novel Kids are spunky, spirited, smart, sassy—and so is Sheila Turnage’s writing. It sizzles and sparkles." —Lauren Wolk, author of Newbery Honor Book Wolf Hollow From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Three Times Lucky comes a middle grade WWII spy mystery with as much humor...

Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero—leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes. The story begins as three...

The thrilling sequel to the acclaimed Beautiful Blue World follows a brave girl who must flee her country during wartime and work undercover to defeat the enemy. For fans of The War That Saved My Life and Wolf Hollow. “A thoughtful, pellucid story . . . [that] gently probes questions of...

From the creative team behind the bestselling, Caldecott Medal--winning Finding Winnie comes an extraordinary wartime adventure seen through the eyes of the world's most beloved bear. Here is a heartwarming imagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired...

★ “Historical fiction at its finest.” –The Horn Book “There has never been a better time to read about healing, of both the body and the heart.” –The New York Times Book Review Echo Mountain is an acclaimed best book of 2020! An NPR Best Book of the Year...

Året är 1943. Sickan och hennes storebror Kurt åker till mormor och morfar i Skåne under höstlovet. Då får de höra en skrämmande nyhet. Judar i Danmark jagas. Sickans och Kurts släktingar är i livsfara. Syskonen bestämmer sig för att hjälpa till. Under en mörk natt ger sig...

5 wunderschöne Römer-Geschichten: Schulanfänger müssen sich alleine anziehen können, Musst du erst noch mal aufs Klo?, Der erste Schultag, Warten auf den Vater, Ein Sklavenjunge. Die Geschichten lassen auf sehr unterhaltsame Weise das Leben im alten Rom lebendig werden. Rolf Krenzer (1936–2007) beschreibt das Leben der kleinen und großen Römer für und aus der Perspektive der Kinder. Für kleine und große Römerfreunde im Kindergarten- und Schulalter.

Stockholm år 1944. Sickan och hennes storebror Kurt driver en egen agentbyrå. Deras uppdrag är att avslöja hemligheter som vuxna försöker dölja. De spanar på misstänkta personer och antecknar allt som verkar skumt. När en kraftig smäll plötsligt skakar staden kastas syskonen in i ett...

Ännu en sommar på Rantatalo, den gamla släktgården utanför Överkalix, som funnits i Johns familj i fyra generationer. Han älskar att komma dit, och att få hänga en hel sommar med Julia och William. Samtidigt som han vet vad det gör med hans mamma, hur ledsen det gör henne. Det finns...

Gotland, hösten år 1944. Sickan och hennes bror Kurt hjälper till på sin släkting Malins pensionat vid kusten. En eftermiddag kommer två båtar med estniska flyktingar in över Östersjöns vatten. Bland dem finns en kvinna som berättar att en båt saknas. Den som hennes son var med på...