Publisher: Diamond Book Publishing
Doctor Dolittle's travels take him to the Moon! And there's a whole new world of animals and plants to study, with whispering vines and singing forests. But back on Earth, the Doctor's friends wonder if he'll ever come home again . . .
The Hardy Boys are back in another thrilling mystery! In The Secret of the Old Mill, Frank and Joe Hardy find themselves in the middle of a dangerous counterfeit money scheme that leads straight to an abandoned mill with a sinister reputation. What begins as a simple exchange of a five-dollar bill at the Bayport station quickly spirals into a high-stakes investigation filled with suspense, deception, and surprising twists. With their signature courage and quick thinking, the Hardy brothers must unravel the secrets hidden within the old mill before it’s too late. Packed with action, clever detective work, and heart-pounding moments, this classic tale keeps listeners guessing until the very end.Show book
Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in his buildings as “serenity, surprise, and delight.” Here, his granddaughter Katie Yamasaki charts his life and work: his childhood in Seattle’s Japanese immigrant community, paying his way through college working in Alaska’s notorious salmon canneries, his success in architectural school, and the transformative structures he imagined and built. A Japanese American man who faced brutal anti-Asian racism in post–World War II America and an outsider to the architectural establishment, he nonetheless left his mark on the world, from the American Midwest to New York City, Asia, and the Middle East. This striking biography renders one artist’s work through the eyes of another, telling the story of a man whose vision, hard work, and humanity led him to the pinnacle of his field.Show book
Once upon a time, a poor woodman and his wife were so desperate for a child that they claimed they would be happy even with one no bigger than their thumb. This is what happened, and the boy they named Tom Thumb was smart and bright but would not grow any bigger no matter what or how much they fed him. Tom Thumb is a very little boy, who although he is just about the size of his father's thumb is very adventurous and his curiosity gets him into some difficult situations. With courage, wit and the help of some animal friends, Tom shows that though he may be a very small boy, he is a great hero.Show book
The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers -- and danger! Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields in 1859. When a robbery goes wrong, Tigg must flee in disguise as one of the tens of thousands of Chinese men and boys braving heat, thirst, starvation and murderous attacks on the long road from Robe in South Australia to the goldfields in Victoria. But even further danger threatens. Who has offered a large sum of money for Tigg's capture? And is the mysterious Henry Lau a friend or enemy? To be safe, Tigg must solve the greatest mystery of all. Who is Tigg?AWARDSCBCA Notable Book 2025Shortlisted - Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction 2025Shortlisted - 2025 ACT Literary Awards HarperCollins Australia Children’s 2024Show book
Completely unexpected, Bibi's witch friend Sheba Wartnose ends up on the Martinshof with her motor broom. And one is safe from her careless witchcraft. This annoys Mrs. Martin and she expels the girl from the Farm. Bibi and Tina are somehow sorry about all this. Does Sheba also feel guilty?Show book
Have you ever wondered if dragons are real? Well, of course they are real. Just because you haven’t ever seen one, it doesn’t mean that dragons don’t exist. The sad truth is that there are not many left nowadays. In times gone by, we humans lived very happily with dragons by our sides. But times change; nothing stays the same for ever. In extraordinary times, extraordinary things can happen. And these are most definitely extraordinary times. A dreadful virus is sweeping through the country – around the whole world, in fact – with consequences for us all. But in these troubled times, siblings Alexander and Lily discover many positives as they embark on an adventure into the unknown. Along the way they find that lots of important lessons are not learned in school! Dragon Times is a heart-warming, inspirational tale of generosity, resilience and hope. Definitely hope!Show book
