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  The Owl Sonya and the new day -...

  Katja Runow

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  We sleep at night so that we can wake up when it gets light. Without fail, after the night ends, the morning comes once again. But what if the morning doesn't come for a long time? Can you bring a new day closer, and what is sunlight made of? Would you like to know? Then listen to the tale of Sonya the Owl!

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  The Dream Portal

  Jordan Quinn

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  Prince Lucas and Clara have to save their dragon friend, Ruskin, from a dangerous spell in this sixteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series. 
   
   
   
  There is only one place throughout the entire Kingdom of Wrenly that no one dares explore: the Dream Portal. Hidden beyond the swamps of Bogburb, this strange and ancient circle of stones was built by wizards before time began. Stories of great danger surround the mysterious monument. But when their dragon friend, Ruskin, falls under the Dream Portal's spell, Lucas and Clara will risk the legendary peril to save their dragon friend.

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  The Big City - Another Adventure...

  Pieter E Haumann

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  During a surprise visit by the Bheles, the children explore the city, where they make a startling discovery, linking their past adventures. 
  What do a rich old man and his nephew have to do with a secret discovered on the farm Devil’s Leap months before? And will the children discover any secrets leading to the unmasking of an age-old mystery? 
  All this and more in the third installment of Adventure Shorts.

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  Joan Crawford and Bette Davis:...

  Editors Charles River

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  The life of Joan Crawford is one of the most famous Hollywood rags-to-riches tales. While it is common to think of Hollywood as a land offering great opportunity to hard-working actresses, the Horatio Alger myth rarely applies in reality, but it applied almost perfectly to Joan Crawford. Crawford grew up in relative poverty, with both of her childhood father figures abandoning the family before she became a teenager, and she relied on undying ambition in order to progress through the ranks of the show business circuit and then the Hollywood studio system. This drive to succeed continued throughout her entire career, and Crawford’s public battles with both studios (MGM in particular) and other stars (first Norma Shearer and later Bette Davis) were borne out of an unmatched competitive streak. Joan Crawford’s life and career also shed light on the treatment of women in pop culture and in cinema during the early 20th century.  
  	Bette Davis presided over Hollywood at a time in which the film industry was at its most influential. Every actress from Katharine Hepburn to Ingrid Bergman and Ginger Rodgers, themselves now considered among Hollywood’s greatest icons, lived in the shadow of Bette Davis. Not only was Davis a box office sensation and commercial success - she became the highest paid actress in 1938 - but she garnered more critical acclaim than any other actress during the time period, as evidenced by the fact that she was the first actress to be nominated for 10 Academy Awards.  Recently, her place in history was cemented when she was named as the second greatest actress of the 20th century by the American Film Institute behind only Katharine Hepburn (AFI 100 Years…100 Stars).

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  The 51 Kids Of Emily-Sue

  Cathy Howitt, Majik Kids

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  We all know the nursery rhyme “The Little Old Lady Who Lived In A Shoe” Well, little did you know, there was more to her story that we all thought… 
  Emily-Sue resides in her shoe next to the ocean and her deepest desire is to be blessed with children. But when children start washing ashore, tumbling in on the waves, her life takes a very unexpected turn. One kid after another arrive, until there’s fifty-one! 
  Within the confines of their shoe-shaped house, chaos reigns as emotions run wild. But Emily-Sue will soon learn the transformative power of words. In a heartwarming tale of love and compassion, discover the untold story of the Little Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. This enchanting narrative will remind you of the incredible magic that words hold and the enduring strength of family bonds.

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  Winner Takes Gold

  Eloise Smith

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  It takes courage to follow your dreams . . .  
  Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It’s what Mum would have wanted. 
   
  However, elite training camp is super tough, even with the help of best friend Ryan and rising star, Jada-Rae. 
   
  Think ice baths, rivalry … sabotage. 
   
  When others will do anything to win, what will Pearl risk? Safety? Morals? Friendships? 
   
  This thrilling tale reminds us sport is about more than medals. It’s about making friends, being brave and freeing your soul. 
   
  An all-action sporting drama set in the world of gymnastics, from the author of Sister to a Star 
  Packed full of friendships, drama and action; perfect for tweens aged 10-13 years 
  Author Eloise Smith is a former Olympic fencer and three-time Commonwealth gold medal winner!

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