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  Chronicles of Wonder - The...

  Leah Boden

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  Chronicles of Wonder tells the story of the imaginative boy born in Ireland who loved books and poetry and grew himself to be a famous teacher and writer. But before he penned The Space Trilogy or The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis found friends in other stories, including tales from Beatrix Potter, The Wind and the Willows, Phantastes by George MacDonald, and The Pilgrim’s Progress.In this fictionalized biography, author Leah Boden intertwines the life of Lewis—or as his friends knew him, “Jack”—with literary works that impacted him. From Shakespeare to his close friend Tolkien, each chapter takes you through the life of Jack and the works that steadied and guided him.Readers travel through Jack’s boarding school days, The Great War, and his professorship at Oxford. They learn when Jack came to trust in Jesus and how he then became a voice for the Christian world. As each chapter unfolds, young readers are encouraged by the creativity, wisdom, and humility of Jack, while gaining an appreciation for the heart shaping power of books.

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  Dragon Myths and Legends - Tales...

  Samantha Newman

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  Are you brave enough to enter the dragon lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of extraordinary tales from around the world. 
   
  Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens. 
   
  The 15 stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America. A fantastic read for children aged 8+.

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  The Tower Treasure

  Franklin W. Dixon

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  “The Tower Treasure,” the first book in the Hardy Boys series written by Franklin W. Dixon, introduces readers to the young sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy. The story is set in the fictional town of Bayport, where the brothers, sons of the famous detective Fenton Hardy, inherit their father’s knack for solving mysteries. When their friend Chet Morton’s yellow jalopy is stolen, the boys embark on an adventure that leads them to uncover a major theft involving a missing fortune hidden in the Tower Mansion. Along the way, they face various challenges and use their keen intuition and detective skills to unravel the mystery. “The Tower Treasure” sets the stage for the many thrilling escapades of the Hardy Boys, blending action, suspense, and the strong bond between the brothers.

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  A Llama Called Lightning

  Helen Peters

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  The sixteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
  
  
  
  Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
  
  
  When Lightning escapes his lonely field to follow Jasmine home, she's determined to find a place for him on her farm. Jasmine is convinced that he'll make a perfect guard llama for the sheep and their newborn lambs! But Lightning is young, and there's a fox on the loose. When the lambs face mortal danger, can Lightning rise to the challenge?
  
  
  Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
  
  
  Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
  
  
  - A Piglet Called Truffle
  
  - A Sheepdog Called Sky
  
  - A Kitten Called Holly
  
  - and many more!
  
  "Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" - The Guardian
  
  
  "Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books" - The Bookseller

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  The Big Freeze

  Christina Soontornvat

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  A fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school? 
   
   
   
  The time has come for Princess Lina to choose her special magical weather specialty. Her cousin Jack Frost makes amazing snowflakes. Her Uncle Lee forms ice caves in glaciers. Her Great-Aunt Sunder creates winter storms on polar seas. 
   
   
   
  Gulp. 
   
   
   
  Everyone has chosen something so impressive. Lina's not sure what she's going to do—but she's determined to make her mark in a big way!

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  Kiki Finds Her Voice - Be True...

  Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Molly Hodgin

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  Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the author and her mom! 
  When the school talent show creates an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life of Grammy-nominated singer and actress Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this inspiring book helps kids discover how to best use their God-given gifts and what it means to be true to yourself even when it’s not the popular thing to do. 
  The school talent show is a big deal, and Kiki is thrilled when the popular girls ask her to perform with them. But when the song her new friends choose turns out to be one Kiki’s parents don’t want her singing, she must decide if it’s more important to be popular and please her friends or speak up and do what she knows is right for her.  
  Kiki Finds Her Voice helps children ages 4-8:Learn how to stand up to peer pressureEmbrace their differences and love what makes them uniqueBetter understand how their faith plays a part in their everyday lives 
    
  In addition, Kiki Finds Her Voice is ideal for:bedtime and story time readingencouraging faith development, and building character and self-confidence

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