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  The Castaways of Disappointment...

  Charles Eyre, H. Escott-Inman

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  The Castaways of Disappointment Island is a true story, though lately out of print and in danger of being lost. This audiobook edition revives the survival story of Charles Eyre, who in 1907 was working as apprentice sailor—a dangerous if exciting vocation in those days. 
  Caught in a storm one night, The Dundonald sank after hitting the rocky coastline of a tiny subantarctic island known as Disappointment Island—arguably the dingiest bit of rock in the Auckland Islands archipelago, or Motu Maha (“Many Islands”) in Māori. This volcanic archipelago lies 500 km below Aotearoa New Zealand. 
  Twelve on-board The Dundonald drowned during sinking, 7 March 1907, including the captain and the captain’s son Jimmy, who accompanied his father on a sea voyage for the sake of his health. Jimmy was about to turn sixteen, three days later. 
  But Charles Eyre, alongside another fourteen sailors, were in their prime. These sailors were strong from manual labour. They made it to shore, though barely. The survivors had no choice but to wait for a passing government steamship to rescue them. And for seven long months they eked out a sorry existence, subsisting on mollymawk flesh, seal meat, seaweed and "root". They wintered over while wearing barely any clothes in a subantarctic climate where fog rarely lifts, sun rarely shines and where torrents of rain left them semi-permanently soaked to the skin. 
  After eventually returning to London, Charles Eyre told his tale to children’s author and Reverend Herbert Escott Inman, who crafted it into a children’s adventure novel, retaining much of the conversational style of Charles—a lively and upbeat character. This classic survival story remains a harrowing page-turner.  
  For modern readers, this story offers fascinating insight into a snapshot of maritime history—an era which ended soon after this story did, as the world headed into the first of two World Wars, and the Golden Age of Sail drew to a close.

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  Golemcrafters

  Emi Watanabe Cohen

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  On the same day Faye’s brother comes home with a black eye, a package arrives from a relative they’ve never met. It’s a slab of clay: some weird kind of bar mitzvah present? 
   
  The strange gift turns out to be an invitation to learn a craft that’s been in their family for centuries. And it’s not pottery. 
   
  Faye and Shiloh are driven to New York City by their grandfather for a spring break filled with magical instruction. But at night they find themselves transported to a strange parallel world, where groups of innocent people are facing appalling hatred and violence. Are Faye and Shiloh destined to defend them?  
  How is that possible for a brainy, unpopular eleven-year-old and her vulnerable older brother? 
   
  It will take all the strength they can draw from their Jewish and Japanese heritage to not only crack the mystery of this alternate world, but to find in them the power to confront the troubles of their present.

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  Distress Signal

  Ross Rocklynne

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  Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne - Marooned! On the cold satellite of a dying sun, light-years away from home.... For Rex there was only one escape. But Carl called it murder! 
  The years passed relentlessly, ticked off—one, two three, four—by the big lone planet Worta as it moved with ponderous sureness around the dying red star. Sometimes, in the first year after they were marooned, the two runaway boys, Carl Wyant and Rex Oberling, crawled from the grottoes, chambers and labyrinthine tunnels which the Wortans had driven deep beneath the planet's crust, and with a chill lonesomeness looked out into the vastness of space where the stars brooded. One of those stars, thirty-five light-years away, was Sol, around which swung the planet Earth! They could not think of Earth without a brightness coming to their eyes. 
  Sometimes the younger boy, then seventeen, would whisper, "I wish we'd never left home, Carl." 
  And Carl would say, "But we left. So let's take our medicine like men." 
  Yes, their leaving home, leaving their parents, their friends, their whole world, could not be changed. Yet it seemed to them that their punishment was out of all proportion to their crime. Thinking back on it, Carl Wyant no longer remembered the petty grievance against his parents which made him decide to run away. 
  Mainly, of course, it had been because his father dropped his keys to the interstellar space-ship he had recently requisitioned from the Space Council. Both Carl and his buddy, Rex, the young fellow who lived next door and belonged to the same Scout Troop, had been caught up with the idea of visiting the stars, without parental supervision. To visit the stars! That was a thrilling thought. 
  At first they planned to be gone a month.

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  Julia Gonzaga

  Simonetta Carr

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  At age twenty, Julia Gonzaga was one of the most envied women in Italy. A property owner, she entertained artists, poets, and musicians at her castle; and she was the prettiest woman in the country! Yet Julia was confused and anxious about God and her own sin. No matter how hard she tried not to sin, she often put her desires to please other people before obeying God. She finally found peace when she understood the gospel, and then she devoted her life to sharing the good news with others. Her story, set in the 1500s, gives today's young readers an opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of the Italian Reformation and some of the Italian Christians who risked and even gave their lives for the sake of Christ.

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  Oh! What Amazing Things You Will...

  Beauty in Books

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  Oh! What amazing things you will do! 
  Embark on a whimsical journey of imagination and empowerment in "Oh! What Amazing Things You Will Do!" This enchanting children's book invites young readers to join Benny, a courageous bunny with dreams as vast as the sky, on a heartwarming adventure filled with wonder, friendship, and the magic of believing in oneself. 
  As Benny hops through a vibrant meadow, he encounters a wise old turtle named Tilly, who unveils the secret to unlocking one's true potential. With Tilly's guidance, Benny discovers the extraordinary power within his heart. From that moment on, Benny's mission becomes clear-to spread love, kindness, and joy to all creatures, big and small. 
  Through compassion and unwavering determination, Benny's adventures motivate readers to follow their dreams and make a difference in the world. From helping bees make honey to building a flower bridge for turtles, Benny's acts of kindness create positivity and a magical ripple effect in his beloved meadow. 
  With vivid illustrations and captivating storytelling, "Oh, What Amazing Things You Will Do!" immerses readers in a world where dreams come alive, and the smallest of hearts can achieve greatness. This delightful tale not only entertains but also nurtures important values such as empathy, resilience, and the power of self-belief. 
  Gift this enchanting book to your little ones and watch their imaginations soar as they follow Benny's incredible journey. Spark conversations about kindness, dreams, and believing in oneself. With each turn of the page, your child will be captivated by Benny's adventures and empowered to make their mark on the world. So don't miss out on this magical tale. 
  Get your copy of "Oh, What Amazing Things You Will Do!" and join Benny on an unforgettable adventure today!

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  Beyond the Odyssey

  Maz Evans

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  Elliot's life is spiralling out of control. He's been suspended from school, his ex-convict dad is useless around the house and his mum's health is worsening. What's more, the gods are determined to forge on with the quest for the third chaos stone. An unlikely, hilarious and heart-warming odyssey begins. But Elliot has heard of a mythical potion rumoured to cure all ills - can he save his mum, even if it means sacrificing the fate of the world?

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