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  Charles II - George II - Tea...

  Gilbert Abbott à Beckett

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  Charles Featherstone gleefully narrates the uproarious finale of A’Beckett’s Comic History, skewering Britain’s glorious descent into chaos after Queen Anne. Witness thick-accented German kings fumbling through English, ministers auctioning the nation’s dignity, and England drowning in get-rich-quick scams – all while crinolines expanded and sense evaporated. 
  meet George I, shuffling mistresses in and out of palace cupboards while dodging Jacobite assassins; his son George II, shrieking battlefield commands in mangled English (and reportedly dropping his trousers for "luck" mid-cavalry charge); and Britain’s "first" Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, who perfected bribery as statecraft with the immortal quip: "Every man has his price... and mine is remarkably low!" 
  Witness the South Sea Bubble—a frenzy of greed that saw nobles and cobblers alike betting fortunes on "vapor and paperwork" until the economy imploded (though London’s wig-makers somehow thrived). Hold your breath as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s tartan-clad Jacobite rebels storm south in the ’45 Rising, only to collapse into farce when the prince reportedly fled a dessert fork "quivering in his pudding." And marvel at Britain’s global gambles: empires built on naval mutinies over rancid limes, colonial cash-grabs, and taxes on everything from windows to gin—all while Germanic kings gazed wistfully toward Saxony. 
  Perfect for fans of Blackadder the Third and The Perfect for fans of Blackadder the Third and the screwball intrigue of The Favourite, this riotous finale proves Britain’s "Enlightenment" was really enlightened self-interest—a stumble toward greatness paved with blunders, bribes, and enough powdered wigs to choke a horse.

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  Is there Ginger on m' Plate? -...

  Baye Rohde

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  Delve into the eloquent world of emotions with "Is There Ginger on M’ Plate?: Emotional Poems" by Baye Rohde, where each verse is a window into the human experience. This captivating audiobook, narrated by Claire Glover and Michael Hajiantonis, offers a profound journey through themes of love, lust, friendship, loneliness, happiness, loss, longing, and hope. Rohde's debut poetry collection is a nuanced exploration of life's emotional tapestry, ranging from whimsical and light-hearted moments to deeply contemplative reflections. Each poem is crafted with meticulous attention to evoke a spectrum of feelings, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its lyrical beauty and introspective depth. From the tender exploration of love's intricacies to the poignant solace found in moments of solitude, "Is There Ginger on M’ Plate?" captures the essence of human emotions with sensitivity and grace. Rohde's poetic voice resonates with authenticity, offering perspectives that are both personal and universal. 
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  The Decomposition of Jack

  Kristin O'Donnell Tubb

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  Award-winning author Kristin O’Donnell Tubb delivers a funny and poignant middle grade contemporary novel about family and friendship as Jack deals with his parents’ divorce while also searching for a mysterious cougar in the Tennessee hills. Perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. A Junior Library Guild Selection! 
  Middle school is always hard, but when you’re known as the Roadkill Kid, well, it’s even harder. Jack’s mom collects roadkill—it’s her job, and she’s very good at it. Ever since Jack’s mom and dad got divorced, Jack has stepped into the role of Mom’s co-scientist. 
  One day while tending to the roadkill garden, Jack believes he spots a cougar in the wilderness beyond his backyard. A cougar in Tennessee? They’re supposed to be extinct. So, when Jack has to choose an animal to research for his Earth Science class, he picks cougar. 
  As pressure mounts on Jack to complete his project and to be Mom’s business partner, the mystery of the cougar feels too big to solve. Jack knows what the decomposition of an animal—and a family—looks like, so can he figure out how to bring them back to life?

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  Hugh Lofting: Dr Dolittle's Zoo

  Hugh Lofting

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  Doctor Dolittle, the man who can speak with the animals, is back home but running short of money to care for all the animals who need his help. He invites animals into his garden and encourages them to build their own societies and come and go as they please. This works very well. He has a mouse and rat town, a dog community, a burrow for badgers, and so forth. This does not make any money and only gets him into trouble with his neighbors. But the stories told by these mice and rats are entertaining and fun. And there is a murder mystery too, which Kling, the dog detective, helps solve. All of this with Lofting's usual delightful whimsy and light hearted touch that make you smile at every other sentence. - 

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  Kids' Backyard Safari: Red Foxes...

  Nicole Orr

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  Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Backyard Safari: Red Foxes is chock full of information and fun facts about red foxes. Children learn about what red foxes look like, why they do what they do, how they hunt, what they eat, and where they live. As a narrative non-fiction book, it also includes full-color photos of foxes in the wild, fun facts about them, and suggests further reading on the subject. Start a child's love of wildlife with the Backyard Safari series.

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  The Reel Wish

  Yamile Saied Méndez

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  After a panic attack prevents Florencia from performing as Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friend takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety as well as a troubled friendship. 
    
  Ballet is Florencia del Lago’s entire world. After years of hard work, she is chosen as Clara in the winter production of The Nutcracker. Not only is she the youngest dancer to receive such an honor but also the first Latina. She’s on track to be recruited by the best ballet companies. 
    
  Unfortunately, she suffers a panic attack on opening night—on stage, in front of everyone. And then Selena, Florencia’s best friend, steps right into the role to replace her. Just like that, Florencia’s whole world falls apart—the ballet studio expels her, and her best friend turns on her, tormenting her on social media and in real life. 
    
  But even though the one thing she was driven toward has come to an end, therapy and family support help Florencia open up to new experiences. She notices people at school she’s never paid attention to before, and she even stumbles upon an Irish dance school and decides to give it a try. Can a new passion for Irish dance help Florencia find the joy of performing on the stage that she lost that fateful winter night?

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