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  The Wind Rises

  Timothée de Fombelle

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  1786. Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives with her family in a lush African valley. She spends her days exploring their blissful homeland. But everything changes when her little brother finds a secret way out of the valley. Alma sets out to find him, but she soon must face terrible dangers in a continent ravaged by the slave trade. The journey to bring her brother home becomes a harrowing adventure to save herself, her family, and the memory of her people. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, Joseph Mars, an orphan turned petty thief devises a great plan to land himself aboard a slave ship, The Sweet Amelie, on the ultimate quest: to find a pirate’s treasure in the far reaches of the Caribbean. But as time passes, he learns he's not alone in his hunger for the treasure, which forces him to rethink the true purpose of his presence aboard The Sweet Amelie. The destinies of a large cast of characters, including Alma and Joseph, become intertwined both on land and at sea in this unforgettable adventure of resilience and compassion as de Fombelle quietly elucidates the slave trade and the infamous Middle Passage for middle grade and YA listeners.

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  Wren

  Lucy Hope

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  A dark, gothic adventure set on the island of Anglesey in North Wales and featuring a very fantastical beast...
  
  Wren lives in an ancient castle in the mountains near the sea. The wind whistles through it and the walls sing to her. Wren is busy inventing things, and her father is busy disapproving.
  
  But the castle contains a mystery and as Wren is drawn further into it, she realises the answer lies in the very foundations of her home, foundations that are being shaken to their core...
  
  The next fantastic novel from Lucy Hope, author of Fledgling!

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  The Сlassic Сollection of A A...

  A. A. Milne

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  Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as for children's poetry.Winnie the Pooh is the second most valuable character after Mickey Mouse."Winnie-The-Pooh" the book was published in 1926, followed by "The House at Pooh Corner" (1928), and a second collection of nursery rhymes, "Now We Are Six" (1927). Together with "When We Were Very Young" the four books make up the full Winnie-The-Pooh set, and all the books Milne would right about the bear.The Pooh books were Inspired by Milne's son Christopher Robin and his stuffed animals. The name Winnie came from black bear named Winnipeg, who was a military mascot during World War I and later a resident of the London Zoo. The name Pooh may have been added to 'Winnie' because the original bear smelled bad.Contents:Story collections for children  Winnie-the-Pooh A Gallery of ChildrenPoetry collections for children  When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six

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  V Malar - Greatest Host of All Time

  Suma Subramaniam

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  THE HARVEST FESTIVAL of Pongal is days away, and V. Malar could not be more excited for the celebration. With her aunt, uncle, and cousins Priya and Kamal flying in to visit her home in Pori, India, Malar and her parents have food to prepare and a house to clean, so they can be gracious hosts to their guests.  
   
  When Priya and Kamal arrive, they take over Malar’s room and compare everything about Pori to their home in Seattle. Even when Malar shows them the farm animals and the local temple, her cousins whisper secrets to each other, laughing and making Malar feel left out. It’s not long before Malar realizes that creating a special connection with her cousins is going to be a lot harder than she thought.  
   
  But V. Malar refuses to give up because Pongal is all about celebrating family and showing gratitude. Despite the obstacles, Malar practices patience, shows compassion, and stays true to her promise to be a super-host in this chapter book from author Suma Subramaniam.

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  Fire from the Sky

  Moa Backe Åstot

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  From 23-year-old Sámi debut novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe Åstot, Fire From the Sky is a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties and ageold commitments to the past. 
   
  Ánte’s life has been steeped in Sámi tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But there is something else too, something tugging at him. His feelings for his best friend Erik have changed, grown into something bigger.  
  Ánte is so aware of Erik and his body in relation to his own; everything he does matters so much. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel? 
   
  Fire From the Sky will warm your heart as Ánte experiences the magical, soulcombusting feeling of first love.

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  Reign of the Dauntless (Kings...

  Morgan Rice

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  “An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”
  --The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
  
  “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!”
  --Book Reviewer (Wish)
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  The #1 Bestselling series!
  
  REIGN OF THE DAUNTLESS is book #12 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)! 
  
  In REIGN OF THE DAUNTLESS, the prophecy's final pieces fall into place as the scattered heroes of Escalon make their last desperate moves in a world hovering on the brink of transformation. With the legendary Crystal Blade, hope rises among the resistance forces. Kael emerges as an unexpected diplomat, forging unprecedented alliances between humans and rebel giants, while his twin sister Lyra continues her controversial crusade, her growing army demonstrating her remarkable ability to reverse crystal corruption through methods that blur the boundaries between healing and conquest.
  
  Deep in the heart of the crystal lands, Kyra and Kyle brave ancient traps and guardians to reach the tomb of the First Queen, seeking truths that have remained hidden for millennia. As Maven races to warn Kael of his sister's expanding powers, the Shadow Witch's boundless ambition leads to her own undoing. The twins' paths finally converge in an explosive confrontation that reveals the prophecy's true meaning.
  
  With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, KINGS AND SORCERERS is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders. 
  
  Future books in the series are also available!
  
  “Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping.” 
  --Book Reviewer (Wish)
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  “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” 
  --San Francisco Book Review  (re A Quest of Heroes)
   
  “Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” 
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)

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