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  The Black Cat - A Man and His...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - A man and his cat. A bond… broken. Then came the madness. 
  For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen, I neither expect nor solicit belief. Mad indeed would I be to expect it, in a case where my very senses reject their own evidence. Yet, mad am I not—and very surely do I not dream. But to-morrow I die, and to-day I would unburthen my soul. My immediate purpose is to place before the world, plainly, succinctly, and without comment, a series of mere household events. In their consequences, these events have terrified—have tortured—have destroyed me. Yet I will not attempt to expound them. To me, they have presented little but horror—to many they will seem less terrible than barroques. Hereafter, perhaps, some intellect may be found which will reduce my phantasm to the common-place—some intellect more calm, more logical, and far less excitable than my own, which will perceive, in the circumstances I detail with awe, nothing more than an ordinary succession of very natural causes and effects. 
  From my infancy I was noted for the docility and humanity of my disposition. My tenderness of heart was even so conspicuous as to make me the jest of my companions. I was especially fond of animals, and was indulged by my parents with a great variety of pets. With these I spent most of my time, and never was so happy as when feeding and caressing them. This peculiarity of character grew with my growth, and in my manhood, I derived from it one of my principal sources of pleasure. To those who have cherished an affection for a faithful and sagacious dog, I need hardly be at the trouble of explaining the nature or the intensity of the gratification thus derivable. There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a brute, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of mere Man.

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  Just Hold On - A love letter to...

  Morgan Cacic

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  Kali Andrews is smart, brave, independent . . . and excruciatingly lonely. She longs to be loved and has her eye on Troy Nelson - athlete, cool guy, ridiculously handsome, but she knows she’ll never have a chance. Why would anyone ever fall for her? Battling a mood disorder, generalized anxiety, and OCD, everyday is a challenge for Kali. 
  One summer day, she returns home, and who’s sitting at her kitchen table? 
  Troy. 
  Is this her chance to finally be with the person she loves?

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  The Temple

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  A Lovecraftian tall of terror in the deepest depths of the ocean.

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  My Weirdtastic School #9: Miss...

  Dan Gutman

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  With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this ninth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, cool new student teacher Miss Sherman posts a video of A.J. that goes viral and wants to replicate her success…at any cost. 
  Ella Mentry School is welcoming a new student teacher, Miss Sherman, and she’s the coolest person that A.J. and his friends have ever met! 
  But Miss Sherman is obsessed with getting likes, clicks, and followers on social media. When a video that Miss Sherman recorded of A.J. goofing off goes viral overnight, the kids want to help her keep their sudden fame going. From strange tightrope walking with bananas to wild pogo tricks, what wacky stunts will make the kids of Ella Mentry School go viral next? 
  Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends! 

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  Donkey Ollie and His Traveling...

  Brian Stewart

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  This audio adventure story tells how Donkey Ollie, Ruthie, Jehu, Alondra, Abner and Elizabeth attempt to deliver the last seven letters of John to the seven churches of Revelation - Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Of course, they bring their African Lion friend Theopolis and Hannibal their elephant buddy as well. After all what is a circus without a lion or elephant? By masquerading as a traveling circus, they know they will be avoiding Roman interference. They secure boat transport in Egypt from Allondra's cousin Ramses the Pharoah. Unfortunately, they decide to take a bath in the Nile which almost turns deadly for the young elephant Muwanna who is rescued from the jaws of a crocodile with the help of the whole circus troop. Finally, they set out for cities located along the rocky Asian Coast accompanied by their faithful observant Seagull Smoothfeather. 
   As you might expect, this audio book generally follows the screenplay and illustrated comic book, with very few changes. The song lyrics are delightfully poetic and included. The language and content are easily understood. This Circus story is definitely aimed at families, with some clever plot twists and humor for adults as well. The audio book, expertly read by Sidney Stewart is squarely aimed at a child audience with a wonderfully paced cadence. The content of the story is an effective tribute to Brian Stewart's work on Donkey Ollie. This is the eighth story in a rather wonderful series, five already exist as animated films. In my opinion, this is by far the best. There are frequent mentions of subterfuge and danger and new friendships are forged as the ensemble travels from city to city, delivering the secret letters throughout the Roman occupied lands. The Letters of John make up the basis of the Book of Revelation. This is certainly an imaginative way to deliver the letters. I am sure the Apostle John would have been delighted with it.

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  Dragon Towers: The new funny...

  Pip Bird

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  Take to the skies and join Dragon Towers – the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend!  
  A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn – highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.  
  Ten-year-old Theo LOVES dragons – he knows every dragon type, has every dragon book there is and has even made his own Dragon Rider jacket. So when he gets his letter inviting him to dragon school it’s a dragon-y dream come true. 
  At Dragon Towers every child is paired with their very own dragon best friend, and every dragon has their own special magic power, from fire-breathing to going invisible and even making slime. Theo can’t wait to find out what type of dragon he has. But when he meets his dragon Wanda she doesn’t seem to have any powers at all… 
  Join the fun in this hilarious new series, perfect for fans of the Naughtiest Unicorn, Pamela Butchart and the Worst Witch. Packed full of roaringly funny pictures by David O’Connell. 
  This children's fantasy is not just a short, juvenile reading material. It's a journey into a world where dragons, unicorns, and other mythical animals exist, and every adventure is a humorous story waiting to unfold. 
  For fans of Shannon Hale (The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate), Stephen Shaskan (Pizza and Taco Lunch Special), Rebecca Elliott (The Missing Magic), Leuyen Pham (The Princess in Black and the Case of the Coronavirus), and Harriet Muncaster (Isadora Moon and the New Girl). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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