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Ming has travelled through history to meet girls who have changed the world. However, this time is different as Herstory, History's sister, promises to reveal to Ming something of her own past: her long-lost mother. When Ming washes up on the icy shores of Nantucket Island in 1836 she is saved by the elderly Mrs Sloe and the wealthy Miss Reynolds, but there is no sign of a woman who might be her mother.

Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book! She does some typical little-kid things, like learning to walk, saying her first words, eating pizza . . . starting school and making new friends. But Sheila knows people are reading her book, and she wonders if she really is interesting enough to have a book written all about her. Then one summer, Sheila becomes very interesting indeed . . . in a BIG, BIG way! One thing is sure—SHEILA WILL GROW ON YOU!

Astrid has her wings at last. But unlike all her Starminster classmates, she can’t get them to work, no matter how hard she tries. Soon, the formidable new headmistress issues a warning: Astrid must learn to fly, or leave London Overhead forever. Then the Month of Birthdays arrives, bringing circus shows, rollercoasters, mountains of cake – and a legendary series of games, with a prize beyond Astrid’s wildest dreams.

Lainey Phillips has lived at the Sycamore Home for Orphaned Children since she was three years old. Now nearly a teenager, her life is hard, and she doesn’t expect it to get better—until a chance encounter during an open house changes everything when Lainey meets a woman who invites her to attend the prestigious Lovelace Academy.

In the quiet town of Willow Creek, whispers echo about the mysterious "Dark Girl" who roams the streets at night, spreading fear among the neighborhood children. But lurking in the shadows is another threat, terrifying and mysterious. What will Dark Girl do now?

La casa dei sogni rappresenta il quinto romanzo della serie dedicata ad Anna Shirley, la protagonista dai capelli rossi di Green Gables. Anna Shirley, che finalmente ha sposato Gilbert Blythe, suo amico d'infanzia e amore autentico, insieme andranno a vivere in quella che diventerà la loro "casa dei sogni", situata sulla costa a Four Winds Harbor. Nuove e importanti amicizie arricchiranno la loro vita: il capitano Jim, guardiano del faro; l'indomabile zitella Cornelia Bryant, nota per la sua franchezza; la tragicamente bella Leslie Moore, nella cui vita oscura Anna farà brillare una luce.

Sophie’s work on the Chinese booth at last year’s Rainbow Fair is a point of pride for her and her parents, even if Sophie and her best friend, Katie, think the whole thing is a little silly. Sophie's family is Hui, Chinese Muslim. The Muslim part is something she doesn't know much about. Her parents prefer to keep it private. So when it gets slipped to an overenthusiastic teacher that Sophie is Muslim, the only Muslim in her class, suddenly Sophie is in charge of debuting a booth representing the Islamic religion she doesn't practice, an assignment she is determined to keep secret.

It’s a new term at Heverbridge School, and Bloodstone Island is in turmoil: mutant animals are on the loose, jealous classmates want to bring Rosie down, and, even worse, there’s a black hole to deal with. Below the island’s surface, an everlasting star is growing in strength, and it just may end them all. Rosie discovers the northside of the island, home to the alluring Imperium Palace. But is the palace one of scientific genius or deadly menace?

The midday sun cast a warm glow across the bustling Skyport town of Gear Haven, where cobblestone streets hummed with life. Massive airships with gleaming brass hulls and billowing sails hovered above, casting long shadows over the city. Steam hissed from pipes, and the sharp clang of metal on metal echoed through the air. Traders shouted from their stalls, displaying intricate mechanical trinkets, and travelers swapped stories of distant floating isles over cups of steaming tea. In the corner of the main square stood a modest repair shop, its sign swinging lazily in the breeze.

Hier kommen die Dragon Girls! Naomi liebt es, ein Dragon Girl zu sein. Zusammen mit ihren Freundinnen braust sie durch die Lüfte, versprüht Glitzerfeuer und genießt die Magie des Zauberwaldes. Doch der ist nicht so friedlich, wie es scheint. Die Schattenkobolde gewinnen an Macht und offenbar sind sie diesmal nicht allein! Naomi muss all das Wissen anwenden, das ihr die Baumkönigin mitgegeben hat, um die Bedrohnung abzuwenden und den Wald erneut zu retten.

—¿Qué es un bordado?— preguntó Olga. La abuela se detuvo, cerró los ojos y dijo: —Un bordado es una sonrisa que dibujas con aguja e hilo en un pedazo de tela que se siente muy aburrido porque es de un solo color. Alrededor del mundo, el bordado y los tejidos representan la historia de...

Red is not allowed to go into the woods. Everyone knows that they are dangerous – because of their strange magic and the wolves that lurk there… But Red finds herself increasingly drawn to the woods and the place where her grandmother disappeared without a trace three years ago. When the woodcutter fails to return home one night and wolves are spotted close to the village boundary, fear drives a deep and dangerous divide between the villagers and the nature they live alongside.

It's wash day—Tasha's least favorite day of the week! Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha's ears! But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore—it's a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women.

Un conjunto de historias que le ayudarán a desarrollar una fuerte autoestima y a ganar en valores, aprendiendo que la bondad, el compañerismo y la valentía. como la tuya. Estas historias ayudarán a esa niña a la que tanto quieres, a entender que siempre ha sido y será una persona especial, y que los problemas de la vida pueden convertirse en la mejor experiencia para aprender las más importantes lecciones.

The journey begins when Autumn, a curious and adventurous spirit, stumbles upon a hidden pathway in the woods near her home. Drawn by a sense of curiosity, she ventures forth, unaware of the extraordinary adventure that awaits her. As she steps into the magical forest, she is greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and an unexpected atmosphere of magic. As Autumn explores further, she meets a variety of magical creatures, each with their own unique personalities and abilities. From witty mushroom fairies to wise old tree spirits, the forest is teeming with life and excitement.

Mischievous and precocious, Becky Bexley causes havoc and hilarity. This child genius talks from birth, starts school at just one, embarrasses herteachers, plays tricks, writes naughty poems and even disrupts church services. You'll love Becky ... sometimes, laugh at her antics, and sympathise with her poor mum.

Outrageous Pippi Longstocking has no parents around and no rules to follow, so she lives according to her own daredevilish ways. She's been treating her friends Tommy and Annika to wild adventures, too—like buying and eating seventy-two pounds of candy, or sailing off to an island in the middle of a lake to see what it's like to be shipwrecked. But then Pippi's long lost father returns, and she might have to leave Villa Villekulla!

رواية المؤلفة الأمريكية لويزا ماي ألكوت، واحدة من الروايات التي أثرت في السينما العالمية والتي لاقى صداها نجاحاً كبيراً عند قرّاءها. كتبت ألكوت المجموعة في منزل...

Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whether Pippi's scrubbing her floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure.

Tori is no ordinary child—her musical inspirations and talents are clear from a young age. But when her dad forces her to rehearse for her recital, Tori is unhappy. She wants to play what she wants to play! And though they don’t see eye to eye, Tori has a secret: eleven Muses who have visited her since she was a baby and inspire her to write and make her own beautiful music. These fairy godmother-like Muses remind Tori that inspiration is everywhere, and perhaps in helping others find their own Muses—including Dad—she may better understand her own inspirations.