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  Sullivan detective agency double...

  PARKER KELLY

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  In the second part of "The Sullivan Detective Agency" series, the Sullivan twins, Carter and Cooper, travel to Ireland with their retired detective neighbor, Mr. Amos Murphy, to investigate the secrets of the legendary Murphy family castle. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious creature, a hidden servants' quarters, and a series of strange occurrences that lead them on a thrilling adventure. 
  Each twist and turn reveals deeper layers of the castle's history, entwining forgotten family legacies with perilous secrets. With danger at every step, the detectives must use their wit and bravery to navigate the castle's traps and unlock its mysteries. Will they succeed in their quest or become ensnared in the castle's dark past? 
  Packed with suspense, intrigue, and heart-pounding action, The Sullivan Detective Agency Double Trouble:The Castle Quest is a spellbinding adventure that will captivate readers from the first page to the last. Join the Sullivan Detective Agency as they face their most challenging case yet and prepare for a quest filled with surprises and unforgettable moments!

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  Golden Gate - Building the...

  Elizabeth Partridge

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  Today’s the day work begins on the Golden Gate Bridge. 
  Men and steel and concrete 
  square off against 
  fog and wind 
  and pounding surf 
  to build the world’s 
  longest suspension bridge 
  across the wild, 
  surging waters 
  where the ocean 
  meets the bay. 
  Impossible, people say. 
  Never been done. 
  You cross your fingers and hope. 
  Built across a treacherous strait during the Great Depression, the Golden Gate Bridge was an unprecedented, awe-inspiring feat and truly a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and human ingenuity to defy the odds.

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  Te Hiakai Tangata - The Taniwha...

  Hirini Moko Mead

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  This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief's son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Pōhutukawa, a chief's daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Pōhutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitāiki river.

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  When We Flew Away: A Novel of...

  Alice Hoffman

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  Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades. Published posthumously by her bereaved father, Anne's journal, written while she and her family were in hiding during World War II, has become one of the central texts of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust, as well as a work of literary genius.With the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, the Frank family's life is turned inside out, blow by blow, restriction by restriction. Prejudice, loss, and terror run rampant, and Anne is forced to bear witness as ordinary people become monsters, and children and families are caught up in the inescapable tide of violence.In the midst of impossible danger, Anne, audacious and creative and fearless, discovers who she truly is. With a wisdom far beyond her years, she becomes a writer who will go on to change the world as we know it.Critically acclaimed author Alice Hoffman weaves a lyrical and heart-wrenching story of the way the world closes in on the Frank family from the moment the Nazis invade the Netherlands until they are forced into hiding, bringing Anne to bold, vivid life.Based on extensive research and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, When We Flew Away is an extraordinary and moving tour de force.Perfect for Alice Hoffman fans and readers of every age."Adding new poignance to a story whose ending we already knew, Alice Hoffman has deftly recreated the child Anne Frank with all her wit, mischief, and uncertainties. This fictionalized account of the increasingly desperate years that preceded the famous diary breaks readers' hearts one more time. But it reminds us of how important it is to remember and honor all that was lost." -- Lois Lowry, Newbery Award-winning author of Number the Stars“We can highly recommend Alice Hoffman’s novel of Anne Frank’s life, set in the dramatic and terrible circumstances of those first war years. We hope it will persuade young readers that contributing to a better world is both necessary and possible,” says Ronald Leopold, Executive Director, Anne Frank House.

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  Bamboo Kingdom #4: The Dark Sun

  Erin Hunter

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  Explore the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in the fourth installment of this thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Endling. 
  The Bamboo Kingdom is once again safely led by guidance of a real Dragon Speaker—three Dragon Speakers, in fact! 
  But a troubling vision from the Great Dragon warns of a “Dark Sun” coming soon. And while Rain, Leaf, and Ghost argue amongst themselves about what it means, the monkeys are hatching a plan to use this moment of uncertainty to their best advantage… 
  Unless the pandas learn to trust each other, their biggest challenges may still lurk on the horizon... 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Santa Claus

  Maud Lindsay

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  Santa Claus is a Christmas story. This story is about the who Santa is and how much joy he brings to all the children around the world. Recommended for age 3+.

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