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  Peaceful Protests: Voices for...

  Wayne L. Wilson

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  Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for Peace highlights some of the greatest peace protests in history including nonviolent antiwar demonstrations such as marches, rallies, vigils, and boycotts. Features some of the brave individuals and groups who have opposed war at the risk of ridicule, imprisonment, and even death such as Jane Addams--founder of the Women's Peace Party, Bertrand Russell, Muhammad Ali and Leymah Gbowee, and features historical photos, a chronological timeline of events along with chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.

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  The Door in Lake Mallion - The...

  S.M. Beiko

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  The Door in Lake Mallion brings readers into a world of magic, monsters, and the folks who love them, telling a story of dazzling performers, glowing mushroom cities, and the power of shining our light for everyone to see
  		 
  “A hot ticket, chockablock with memorable performances.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  		 
  Dunstan has had big ambitions his entire life — bigger than the small lakeside town of Knockum — imagining himself heading a chorus line with a leading man he hasn’t quite cast yet. But on his way out of town for good, a gang of his classmates capture him and send him to the bottom of nearby Lake Mallion, rumored to harbor a magical door in its depths.
  		 
  Before Dunstan drowns, the door opens. On the other side is the Geodom of Jet and the reptilian Prince Ven, who is on the run — from his past, his destiny, and the stories people tell about him. Now Ven has a chance to tell a different story, and he’ll use Dunstan to pen the script.
  		 
  But the door has been keeping a dangerous secret that not even the lakebed can contain, and both worlds hang in the balance. Will the final curtain reveal that not all lights are meant to shine?

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  Mishka

  Edward van de Vendel, Anoush Elman

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  Roya has a new home and a new little bunny to take care of … 
  Roya and her family have made the long journey from Afghanistan to the  
  Netherlands. But Roya was too young then to remember much—and her older  
  brothers and parents don’t really like to talk about it. 
  It’s only when the family welcomes a new member—Mishka, a little bunny  
  rabbit—that they are all finally able to open up. Together Roya and Mishka listen  
  to big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes even Mom and Dad  
  tell their story of how they got here. 
  This tender chapter book—based on Anoush Elman’s own family’s experience—is  
  a story about being there for the ones you love, bunny escapes, and the meaning  
  of home. Young readers and their families who welcome in Mishka will treasure it  
  forever.

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  The Misplaced Battleship - One...

  Harry Harrison

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  The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison - It might seem a little careless to lose track of something as big as a battleship ... but interstellar space is on a different scale of magnitude. But a misplaced battleship—in the wrong hands!—can be most dangerous. 
  When it comes to picking locks and cracking safes I admit to no master. The door to Inskipp's private quarters had an old-fashioned tumbler drum that was easier to pick than my teeth. I must have gone through that door without breaking step. Quiet as I was though, Inskipp still heard me. The light came on and there he was sitting up in bed pointing a .75 caliber recoilless at my sternum. 
  "You should have more brains than that, diGriz," he snarled. "Creeping into my room at night! You could have been shot." 
  "No I couldn't," I told him, as he stowed the cannon back under his pillow. "A man with a curiosity bump as big as yours will always talk first and shoot later. And besides—none of this pussyfooting around in the dark would be necessary if your screen was open and I could have got a call through." 
  Inskipp yawned and poured himself a glass of water from the dispenser unit above the bed. "Just because I head the Special Corps, doesn't mean that I am the Special Corps," he said moistly while he drained the glass. "I have to sleep sometime. My screen is open only for emergency calls, not for every agent who needs his hand held." 
  "Meaning I am in the hand-holding category?" I asked with as much sweetness as I could. 
  "Put yourself in any category you please," he grumbled as he slumped down in the bed. "And also put yourself out into the hall and see me tomorrow during working hours." 
  He was at my mercy, really. He wanted sleep so much. And he was going to be wide awake so very soon. 
  "Do you know what this is?" I asked him, poking a large glossy pic under his long broken nose. One eye opened slowly.

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  Calia and the Secret World:...

  Cherie Hughes

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  This is an educational fairy tale, lively and engaging. 
  Embark on an enchanting journey with Calia, a young sprite born from magic, as she discovers the power of independence, friendship, and inner strength in a world filled with wonders and challenges. 
  This series inspires children to navigate life’s hurdles with confidence, kindness, and the belief that they can create their own path, no matter the circumstances. 
  The story is ideal for bedtime reading or quiet moments of reflection. Its gentle rhythm and captivating narrative inspire parent-child conversations about friendship, responsibility, and emotional resilience. 
  Whether shared at the end of a busy day or enjoyed in a cozy reading nook, Calia and the Secret World promises to become a cherished part of your family’s storytime tradition. 
  Chapter One: Born of Magic 
  Calia, a magical sprite created by Aurela, embarks on a journey of independence, learning essential skills and discovering the essence of love. 
  Chapter Two: The Mystery of Her Parents 
  Calia delves into secrets about her parents, overcoming challenges that strengthen her resilience and deepen her self-discovery. 
    
  Chapter Three: The Forest Outbreak 
  A mysterious forest outbreak prompts Calia and her friends to work together, teaching them the importance of teamwork, courage, and responsibility. 
    
  Chapter Four: The Envy Virus 
  Calia faces the Envy Virus, a force turning kindness into jealousy. She leads the forest in restoring harmony, teaching lessons on empathy and overcoming envy. 
    
  Chapter Five: The Magic Garden 
  Calia uncovers a magical garden to uplift the forest village, showcasing themes of gratitude, resilience, and the power of hope.

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  Lord Harding and the Flying...

  Tamara Fonteyn

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  This new book is an introduction for young listeners to the timeless and constant battle waged between good and evil. In this fascinating and humorous tale, Alex Fonteyn shows in a Christian spirit and also in simple terms for children to understand, what is sin and what is virtue. The author has purposely chosen to set the action in a 'once upon a time' frame where time and the location do not really matter.
  
  As a starting point is an old legend from a country, which seems to sit somewhere close to the end of the world: Poland. Yet the characters along with their fiery passions, attachments and moral dilemmas remain surprisingly close to us. Thus, in spite of the exotic and colorful setting, our children will recognize immediately a world which is most familiar to them and will easily understand the meaning of the moral message. They will happily appreciate the value of this book, especially as it bears Arthur Friday's illustrations which are, as always, enchanting and full of fantasy.
  
  Lord Harding and the Flying Roosters is a heart-warming Christian story for children of a nobleman who dabbles with dangerous dark forces! Lord Harding lives in the mythical city of Cracow. He is an educated and clever man, but spends far too much time reveling with his friends, drinking and frittering his time away - much to the consternation of his wife!
  
  He decides that what he wants most of all is to know the secret of life and death, in order to continue his fun-filled, but ultimately empty lifestyle. Locked way in his study, he foolishly tries to conjure up the devil in order that he may learn the secret of life and death.
  
  The tale tells the story of his efforts to outsmart the devil, alternating between living a good moral life and yielding to the temptations laid before him. This is a story as relevant today as it was hundreds of years ago in the ancient city of Cracow -- can we really control our own destiny?
  
  Will our noble Lord find what he is looking for, will he learn the secrets of eternal life, or will it all end in tears and his wife's dire warnings turn out to be true?

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