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  S as in Zebatinsky - The Spy Who...

  Isaac Asimov

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  S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov -  A mysterious name keeps surfacing in top-secret reports—Zebatinsky—yet no one knows who he is or why he matters. 
  Marshall Zebatinsky felt foolish. He felt as though there were eyes staring through the grimy storefront glass and across the scarred wooden partition; eyes watching him. He felt no confidence in the old clothes he had resurrected or the turned-down brim of a hat he never otherwise wore or the glasses he had left in their case.  
  He felt foolish and it made the lines in his forehead deeрer and his young-old face a little paler.  
  He would never be able to explain to anyone why a nuclear physicist such as himself should visit a numerologist. (Never, he thought. Never.) Hell, he could not еxplain it to himself except that he had let his wife talk him into it.  
  The numerologist sat behind an old desk that must have been second-hand when bought. No desk could get that old with only one owner. The same might almost be said of his clothes. He was little and dark and peered at Zebatinsky with little dark eyes that were brightly alive.  
  He said, "I have never had a physicist for a client before, Dr. Zebatinsky."  
  Zebatinsky flushed at once. "You understand this is confidential."  
  The numerologist smiled so that wrinkles creased about the corners of his mouth and the skin around his chin stretched. "All my dealings are confidential."  
  Zebatinsky said, "I think I ought to tell you one thing. I don't believe in numerology and I don't expect to begin believing in it. If that makes a difference, say so now."  
  "But why are you here, then?" " 
  My wife thinks you may have something, whatever it is. I promised her and I am here."

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  The Runaway Princess

  Kate Coombs

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  "A dragon darkens our dells. A witch haunts our woods. Bandits roam our moors" . . . King Stromgard swept on. "In the tradition of so many monarchs, I offer my daughter's hand in marriage and half my kingdom to the prince who can rid us of these evils, restoring peace and prosperity to our realm."And so the contest in the Kingdom of Greeve begins. But Princess Margaret is not your traditional princess. Meg firmly objects to her parents' giving her away, and she certainly has no intention of remaining in the tower where she is sequestered. Instead, she sets out to win the contest herself by enlisting the help of her good friend, her loyal maid, an eager guardsman, a young wizard, and a tenacious witch. Does Meg find her distinct place in the kingdom, or is she doomed to fulfill her royal duties?Kate Coombs weaves a magical tale full of pesky princes, enchanted frogs, a beady-eyed scarf, and invisibility juice – a tale of wonder, but a story familiar to all who struggle to find their own place in the world.The Runaway Princess is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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  Karen's Goldfish (Baby-sitters...

  Ann M. Martin

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  It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister!Karen and her little brother Andrew are getting new pet - goldfish! Karen names hers Crystal Light. Andrew's is called Goldfishie. Karen and Andrew love to watch their fish swim around and around.Then something happens to Crystal Light, and Karen is so sad. Nothing can make her feel better...until Karen's witchy neighbor saves the day!

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  The Promise and the Light - A...

  Katy Morgan

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  Captivating retelling of the nativity story. Great Christmas gift for kids.  What if you were visited by an angel one night who told you that you were to give birth to the Son of God? How would you feel? What might you think?  Written as a series of vivid and dramatic first-person accounts, The Promise and the Light tells the stories of Mary, Joseph, and Zechariah as they experience the events of the first Christmas.  Written in a lively and engaging style, this imaginative, yet biblically faithful book will captivate children aged 8-12. Listeners will be able to get inside the hearts and minds of some of the key players in the Christmas story and will appreciate the power and excitement of what happened, and why it is so amazing for us today.  With 25 chapters, listeners may choose to listen to a chapter a day during Advent.

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  Boring Geography Facts for Sleep

  Soothing Knowledge

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  Sink into calm with a gentle voice guiding you through restful geography facts. These simple, quietly spoken facts are designed to ease mental chatter and help you settle into a slow rhythm of thought. You’ll hear about rivers, deserts, islands, mountain ranges, and world regions—each fact shared in a soft, steady tone so your mind can relax and drift. 
  There’s no push toward grand revelations—only the familiarity of our planet’s physical features, spoken in a way that soothes rather than stimulates. As you listen, your breathing softens, your attention shifts outward, and the gentle rhythm carries you toward sleep. The facts become part of a comforting background, allowing your subconscious to fade into rest. 
  Perfect for restless nights, this audiobook supports deep rest without demanding attention. It’s a companion that helps you let go of daily worries and ease into sleep through quiet knowledge of the Earth. When morning comes, you’ll awaken feeling lighter, refreshed, and quietly restored.

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  Karthik Delivers

  Sheela Chari

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  Karthik Raghavan is good at remembering things. Like his bike routes. Or all the reasons he likes Juhi Shah—even if she doesn’t know he exists. It doesn’t help that she seems to have a crush on his archnemesis, Jacob Donnell, whose only job is to humiliate Karthik (and get his name wrong). 
   
  Karthik’s luck changes when he agrees to be in a play about the famous musician Leonard Bernstein. But he can’t tell his parents. The family store is in jeopardy and they need him delivering groceries on his bike to help save it. His mom is also worried about the financial crisis, and she’s convinced that studying hard  
  is the only way to succeed. But Karthik is having fun being Lenny. Besides, what if acting is Karthik’s special talent? And what if acting is the only way to catch Juhi’s attention? With all the pressure from his family, will Karthik be able to imagine and hope when he’s not sure what will happen next? 
   
  Moving and heartfelt, this middle-grade novel from Sheela Chari, the awardwinning author of Finding Mighty, is about finding your place by following your heart.

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