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  Hear the Wind Blow

  Mary Downing Hahn

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  "A first-rate story." —Kirkus Reviews 
   
   
   
  On a cold, snowy night, thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder makes a fateful decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family's Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in, despite the dire repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such an act. Unfortunately, this sets off a horrific chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins.  With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War.

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  Rebecca of SunnyBrook Farm

  Kate Douglas Wiggin

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  Spirited, willful, and exceptionally charming, Rebecca Randall is sent by her struggling mother to live with her two aunts - who had expected Rebecca’s quieter and more dutiful older sister. Little Rebecca clashes right away with dour Aunt Miranda and slightly overwhelms kind and reserved Aunt Jane. Throughout each unexpected challenge, new friendship, hard lesson, and sweet encounter, Rebecca’s persistent optimism and innocent love slowly influences the entire town for the better. Learning when to adapt and grow and when to stand strong, Rebecca finds an irreplaceable home in Riverboro.This series, published by ONE Audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic titles read by handpicked audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works.

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  Advice from a 12-Year-Old Nobody

  Helen Rutter

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  Vinny needs support from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping other people to notice in this empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter. 
  Vinny’s got problems – lots of them. His family's falling apart, and his best mates have dumped him for some really annoying girls. 
  He should be able to turn to his mum for help – she’s an online life coach who answers other people’s problems for a living. But she’s too busy to see that Vinny is really struggling. 
  Unable to solve his own issues, Vinny starts replying to unanswered posts on an old blog of his mum’s. At first the solutions seem easy, and he can be as hilariously honest as any 12-year-old boy would be, but what will happen when Vinny realises he’s out of his depth? 
  Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. 
  For fans of Marcus Emerson (Kid Youtuber 9), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), T.Z. Layton (The Academy), Lisa Yee (DC Super Hero Girls), and Allan Woodrow (The Battle of the Werepenguins).

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  Bagpuss - The Owls of Athens -...

  Oliver Postgate, John Faulkner,...

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  Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring...Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary shop cat. Every time Emily brings something to Bagpuss, something magical happens. Bagpuss, the saggy, lovable cat, lives in a shop where forgotten things come to life. Along with his clever friends—Professor Yaffle, Madeleine, Gabriel, and a group of playful mice—Bagpuss explores the stories behind the items Emily finds. Through music, stories, and a bit of mischief, they make the shop a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.Emily brings in a small owl figurine from Athens. Bagpuss and his friends quickly get to work! Professor Yaffle dives into Greek mythology, talking about how owls are symbols of wisdom. Madeleine and Gabriel add their magical songs, while the lively mice create their own silly version of the owl's story. As always, the team turns this forgotten object into something special, teaching us all about the wisdom of owls in a fun, imaginative way.

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  My "v" Sound Box®

  Jane Belk Moncure

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  Little v has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as violets, a veil, and lots of velvet valentines. Additional features to aid comprehension include rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

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  SUZIE SAVES THE UNIVERSE: Blast...

  Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang

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  Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! 
  Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things – but her inventions don’t always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her favourite TV show – Space Blasters! On board the space ship with Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets – like the smelly Planet Cheddar – and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start disappearing, it’s up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put her inventing skills to use? And will she ever get home? 
    
  Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest – and space! 
    
  STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending space facts and pages from Suzie’s inventors’ notebook 
  In this humorous sci-fi children's fiction, Suzie's social skills, friendship, and love for science and technology play a crucial role in her exploration of the universe. Her encounters with astronauts and aliens make her journey a top-rated adventure. 
  For fans of Kevin Tsang (Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts!), Tui T. Sutherland (The Lost Continent), James Russell (Children of the Rush), R.L. Ullman (Epic Zero), and Cressida Cowell (How to Train Your Dragon). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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