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From bestselling author Jen Calonita comes an all-new adventure packed with mystery, danger, and a race against time! Everly "Benny" Benedict just turned twelve – and got the surprise of a lifetime. She’s the heir to a hidden fortune! But there’s a catch. To claim it, Benny must solve a centuries-old puzzle and track down a legendary island that vanished long ago. She only has two weeks to crack the clues, find the island, and break a two-hundred-year-old curse. But she’s not the only one searching, and some people will do anything to keep the island’s secrets buried forever.

Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.

Anna Kelly is a witch who's more interested in sleepovers, school friends and soccer than practising her magic. Then she meets Verbena Vile, a mad, bad and dangerous witch – and wishes she'd worked a bit harder on her spells! When Verbena kidnaps Anna's best friend Mary it's up to Anna and her cat Charlie to rescue her … with a little help from the powerful Mrs Winkle, of course. Will Anna's magic be strong enough to save Mary? Can she and Charlie defeat the vile Verbena?

Every year, the village of Blubber competes against the neighbouring town of Gulp in the Viking Games, and every year, the Blubberers get thrashed. Convinced he can do better this time, Vulgar starts training – with comically catastrophic results – but worse is to come when he arrives at the Games to discover he and his friends have all been mistakenly entered into the goat hurdling! And when Vulgar's arch-enemy Gunnar turns up in the same event, the stage is set for the most ill-tempered and chaotic goat-hurdling race in Viking history.

Vulgar is a Viking boy who longs for the glory days of raiding, pillaging and enormous beards. Life in the village of Blubber is so dull, it's all knitting and goat-herding and yawwwnnn. Vulgar feels it's up to him to introduce a bit of mayhem and chaos, and just as soon as he's finished juggling with elk manure, he's going to relish the challenge.

Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries. When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them. So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan.

Life in England is all Rosemary has ever known… but as WWII changes the world, no one’s life is left unscathed. Suddenly, she’s sent away to escape the devastation of London. Her grandmother’s house on Lake Superior is safe, but unfamiliar, especially as she discovers her parents have kept a tremendous secret.

Ein neues Abenteuer mit Jim und Kleiner Bär im Wilden Westen: "Überfall auf die Western-Bank"!

Backpack? Check! Passport? Check! Compass? Check! Heart of an adventurer? Double check! Ok, we’re ready to meet some of the history’s bravest explorers! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr Who) and Kristin Atherton as Missy.

Überfall auf die Montana-Ranch - ein spannendes Western-Hörspiel mit Jim und Kleiner Bär!

Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village’s traditional standards. After a disastrous visit with the Matchmaker, Mulan worries she will never be able to bring her family the honor they deserve. But when the Emperor decrees that one man from every family must join the army to face a dangerous threat to China, Mulan decides to disguise herself as a man and take her father’s place. Now Mulan must hide her secret as she trains alongside her fellow soldiers. With the enemy drawing nearer, will Mulan become the hero China needs?

Estella is a clever and creative grifter determined to make a name for herself with her designs amid the 1970s London punk rock revolution. As a girl, Estella befriended a pair of young thieves with an appetite for mischief, and together the trio has been able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. But Estella longs for more than an existence built on stealing to make ends meet.

For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black one when it makes trouble. The black eye must be open lately because all the adults have been acting strangely, arguing about politics and fearful of the police. Soon even the children are divided—who can Melia trust?

Überfall in Silver-City - ein spannendes Abenteuer im Wilden Westen mit Jim und Kleiner Bär!

It’s World War Two and Darwin is bombed. Mavis wants to help the war effort, but what can a ten-year-old girl do? Become a plane spotter! Imagine her surprise when she sees an enemy plane through her binoculars! Does she have what it takes to save the town?

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional—but inspired by true events—Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving listeners aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional—but inspired by true events—Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving listeners aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

Day and Night on the Space Station is the second book of the chapter series, Keystone Passage. This time Cliff, Monty, Shandra, Duante, and Quisha visit to their Grandma and Grandpa in Washington, DC.

Der Feklitus hatte mit Genugtuung die Festrede übernommen und zu Hause die Mitteilung von dem bevorstehenden Ereignis gemacht. Diese Mitteilung machte einen großen Eindruck auf Herrn Bickel und seine Frau, und sie beschlossen beide, dem Feste beizuwohnen, denn sie wollten doch den Feklitus anhören, wenn er zum ersten Male öffentlich sprechen würde. Es wurde auch sofort für den Redner ein nagelneuer Anzug angeordnet, der dem Anlass entsprechen sollte, und noch an demselben Abend wurde der Schuhmacher beschickt, und neue Stiefel wurden angemessen.

Oskar hatte richtig geraten: durch die geöffnete Schulzimmertür war der gewandte Fani unter den ersten hinausgeschlüpft, und Emmi, die auch überall durchkam und schon draußen stand, nahm ihn gleich in Beschlag. »Komm schnell, Fani, ich weiß einen prachtvollen Baum, den du zeichnen kannst, und Papier habe ich schon und alles.