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  Hunchback of Notre Dame

  Victor Hugo

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  The story takes place in Paris at the time of the French Revolution. 
  Gringoire the poet meets beautiful Esmeralda just before the wicked Frollo tries to arrest her. You see, Esmeralda was a gypsy and no gypsy was allowed in Paris. 
  Qusimodo, the hunchback saw it all and helps Esmeralda escape. 
  Gringoire and Esmeralda join the outcasts and with Qusimodo’s help are eventually make the king understand Frollo’s true colors and the king arrestes Frollo.

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  The Painter and the President -...

  Sarah Albee

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  George Washington hates sitting for portraits, but it’s the late eighteenth century and cameras have yet to be invented. The president understands that a great portrait is the best way to be remembered by future generations. And who better to help secure Washington’s place in history than Gilbert Stuart, the most talented portrait painter of his day? For his part, Stuart knows that his own name will go down in history if he can paint an exceptional portrait of Washington. 
   
  Sarah Albee tells the story of how Gilbert Stuart’s most famous portrait—the image that appears on the one-dollar bill—came to be. Despite clashing personalities and several setbacks—including Washington’s swollen, aching mouth caused by ill-fitting false teeth—the painter managed to create a portrait of the president that endures to this day. 
   
  “The Painter and the President spotlights the relationship between America’s first president and Gilbert Stuart, one of the many artists who tried to capture his image on canvas. By the time of Washington’s presidency, Stuart had made a fine reputation as a portraitist. Although many of his subjects loved sitting for him, the laconic George Washington was not one of them. Sarah Albee and Stacy Innerst cleverly celebrate this relationship by looking at the many ways the painter tried in order to get a true portrait of America’s first president.”—Mary V. Thompson, research historian emerita, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

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  Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock

  Jesús Trejo

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  Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He’s helping Papá at work, and he’s in charge of the water jug—which is also a magical clock! When it’s empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? 
   
  This mischievous tale will warm your heart and make you laugh!

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  Tom Thumb

  Brothers Grimm

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  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.

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  The House on the Cliff

  Franklin W. Dixon

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  Join Frank and Joe Hardy, two adventurous teenage brothers with a knack for solving mysteries, in the second installment of The Hardy Boys series! 
  In The House on the Cliff, Frank and Joe find themselves caught up in a dangerous mystery involving a creepy old mansion rumored to be a hideout for dangerous smugglers. When their father, the famous detective Fenton Hardy, goes missing while investigating the case, Frank and Joe have no choice but to dive headfirst into the investigation themselves.  
  Following a trail of hidden clues, the brothers venture through dark caves, secret passages, and face suspicious characters who’ll do anything to keep their operations hidden. Each clue they uncover seems to bring them closer to the truth—and closer to danger.  
  With courage and clever thinking, Frank and Joe must rely on each other and their detective skills to crack the case and find their father—before it’s too late!  
  Publishers Note: This audiobook edition of The House on the Cliff is based on the first edition, originally published in 1927, not the 1959 revision.

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  Mrs Claus: The Heart of...

  Alex Brooks

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  In this heartwarming Christmas tale, the unthinkable happens: Santa falls ill just before the biggest night of the year! With no time to lose, Mrs Claus steps up and takes the reins. With a sleigh full of presents and a heart full of determination, Mrs Claus races across the world, determined to save Christmas. 
  But as she delivers gifts, her caring nature causes her to stop and comfort crying children, slowly draining the Christmas magic. With time running out and the reindeer growing weary, Mrs Claus begins to doubt whether she'll make it in time. 
  Find out whether Santa and his back up fleet - dogs, mice, and even a hen, can help Mrs Claus get the job done. 
  This enchanting Christmas story is perfect for children and families to enjoy together, with a delightful mix of humour, heart, and festive magic!

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