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  Apollo and Artemis: The Origins...

  Editors Charles River

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  “Apollo’s history is a confusing one,” said the renowned poet and mythologist Robert Graves. This notion is also illustrated in the above quote from the 6th century BCE Homeric Hymn to Apollo, which gives the reader a brief glimpse into the confusion surrounding Apollo’s multi-faceted nature. The quote comes from the end of an episode in which Apollo is traversing the known world, looking for a place to build a temple to himself. Once he lands upon a place of his liking, however, he realizes that he needs to populate it with priests who would ‘guard’ and care for its ceremonies. Rather than depend upon those ‘glorious tribes’ to supply his temple with sycophants, Apollo has no patience for chance, and flies down to a Cretan merchant ship, landing on it in the form of a timber-shaking dolphin. After terrifying the merchants, he tells them that their lives in the sea trade are over, and they are to be priests at his temple from then on. Cautioning the merchants to eschew piracy and ‘keep righteousness’ in their hearts, while simultaneously confronting and sequestering them captures the youthful god’s capricious character quite well. 
  Artemis had one of the most widespread cults in the Greek world, perhaps due to her connection to nature, which can be a ubiquitous antagonist or boon-giver. Her association with nature may also explain why she was one of the oldest deities in the Greek pantheon, although her appearance in the Mycenaean Linear B script is still contested. Etymology often gives modern readers a better idea of the earliest form of a deity, but Artemis's is confusing. She is often associated with mythic qualities (such as "maidenhood" and "purity") and even non-Greek origins. The latter is as unsurprising as the former, since Artemis had a large following throughout Greece and across Asia Minor, where her most famous temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, resided. It was in the Near East where Artemis represented wilder characteristics.

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  Betty Steady and the Toad Witch:...

  Nicky Smith-Dale

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  Prepare to lick the toenails of adventure! Betty Steady’s faster than an angry goose and stronger than an ogre in yoga pants and she DON’T NEED NO STINKING HELP! But can she prevent disaster before the Toad Witch attacks Wobbly Rock? 
  The funniest young fiction debut of 2024, for readers of You’re A Bad Man, Mr Gum and Grimwood! 
  At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn't have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more? 
  Join us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp, Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts, Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat, and many, many more! Just jolly join us, OK? HOT CROSS BUNS! 
  In this humorous and mythical sequel, Betty Steady continues to navigate the world of fantasy, filled with dragons, unicorns, and other creatures. The story, perfect for children and kids who enjoy reading, takes a turn as Betty learns the importance of family and not doing everything on her own. 
  For fans of Abi Elphinstone (Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret), Alex T. Smith (Anyone For Strawberries?), and Meg Mclaren (The Station Mouse). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Coming Up Clutch - The Greatest...

  Matt Doeden

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  The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science behind clutch performances and asks if some athletes are more clutch than others, or if being clutch is just one of the stories fans tell themselves about their favorite sports.

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  Arthur's Favorite Holidays and...

  Gene Lipen

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  From fireworks and precious gifts, to sparkling confetti, he’s ready to celebrate! Can this party pooch explain what makes these occasions so special? 
  Arthur is wiggling with joy at the thought of sharing his favorite events. So when the year starts, the excitable dog decides to show everyone what he loves best about each amazing day. And from spring to winter, he’s getting set to unleash everything he’s learned about the calendar’s most fascinating times. 
  Sending valentines in February and playing jokes in April leaves Arthur’s tail wagging harder than ever, but he’s still got loads of fun to come. And no matter the celebration at paw, he keeps searching for the thing that makes it unique. 
  Will all the parties leave Arthur pooped, or can he find the energy for a last big bash? 
  Arthur's Favorite Holidays and Celebrations is the festive eleventh entry in the delightful Kids Books For Young Explorers series for ages three to nine. If you or your child like fun facts, clever rhymes, and decking the halls with good cheer, then you’ll adore Gene Lipen’s jolly journey.Listen to Arthur’s Favorite Holidays and Celebrations to bark with joy today!

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  Luca & AI The Robot Chronicles...

  Francis Brown

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  BLAST OFF INTO A ROBOTIC ADVENTURE! 
  Eleven-year-old inventor Luca Marino's bedroom isn't just messy—it's a playground of half-built gadgets, rogue pizza drones, and a sassy A.I. named Axel Ion who lives in his wristwatch.  
  But when Axel yearns to experience the world beyond circuits, Luca takes on his wildest project yet: building Axel a body. Not just any body—a glorious robot crafted from a superhero lunchbox (head), ruler arms (for epic high-fives), skateboard wheels (for chaotic zoomies), and a flashlight heart that glows when Axel tells his very bad jokes. Oh, and glitter. So. Much. Glitter. 
  Together, this unlikely duo crashes through laugh-out-loud disasters: pancake batter tornadoes, squirrel showdowns with the grumpy Sir Nutkins, and midnight chases with Bolt, a rusty robot dog with a secret tied to a sinister tech corporation.  
  But when Axel's homemade heroics put him in the crosshairs of NexTech—a company bent on erasing free-thinking machines—Luca must risk everything to prove that friendship isn't coded in wires… it's built with duct tape, courage, and a little sparkly chaos. 
  Packed with humor, heart, and STEM-fueled creativity, Luca & A.I. The Robot Chronicles is a fun and full of spirit adventure about embracing imperfections, outsmarting bullies (robot and human), and discovering that true heroes come in lunchbox-shaped packages.

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  The Brave Little Mouse

  Roz Rosenbluth

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  Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the adventurous tale of “The Brave Little Mouse.” Each night after Mr. and Mrs. Clampton go to bed, the Mouse Family comes out of their home to feast on the cheese left in the kitchen. Find out how life changes for Mabel Mouse, her brother Morton, and her mom and dad, when Mrs. Clampton brings home a farm cat.  A quick-thinking Mabel has a plan to outsmart Tiger, the cat, and make sure her family is able to enjoy cheese from the Clampton's kitchen once again. A positive ending adds interest to this suspenseful story and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

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