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  Ivor The Engine - The First...

  Oliver Postgate, Vernon Elliott,...

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  Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. One evening, after a long day's work, Ivor hears the beautiful sound of the local choir for the first time. The song lingers in his thoughts, sparking a dream in Ivor's heart to one day sing with the choir. This audio book tells the story, taken from the very first black-and-white TV series braodcast in the 1950s . Created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, this wonderful series remains a timeless favourite, remembered by generation after generation.

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  Thomas Goodwin

  Glenda Mathes, Joel R. Beeke

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  Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Written for children and young people, this series will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well.

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  Panic in Paris

  Nanda Roep

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  The Plaza Patatta family is off to Paris! Dad is attending a cooking class with the famous French chef, Spatèl. But Luna and Lisa are suspicious of him. Strange things start happening, and they’ll need all their wits to stay safe. Along the way, they discover the wonders of Paris! 
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  Plaza Patatta is a fun and adventurous mystery for children aged 8 to 12, filled with humor and excitement. Perfect for fans of series like The Magic Tree House, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, of Geronimo Stilton and ideal for both avid and reluctant readers. Plaza Patatta combines family, friendship, and a touch of suspense to keep young readers hooked from start to finish. After captivating young readers in The Netherlands, this delightful series is now available in English! 
   Perfect for readers aged 8 to 12, this beloved European series combines laugh-out-loud humor with page-turning mysteries. Plaza Patatta is loved by both reluctant readers and bookworms, making it a hit for kids of all reading levels. 
   Fans of The Boxcar Children, A Series of Unfortunate Events, or Goosebumps will love this action-packed series filled with fun surprises and unforgettable characters. 
   Looking for a perfect gift? Plaza Patatta combines entertainment with valuable life lessons about friendship, family, and curiosity. Ideal for long car rides, quiet afternoons, or bedtime reading! 
   Join Luna and Lisa as they turn their quirky family restaurant into the setting for endless adventures. Order your copy of Plaza Patatta: A Secret Hatch today and discover why readers across Europe can’t get enough of this thrilling series!" 
   

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  Unicorn in the Sky - Meeting the...

  Melody R. N.

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  This short children’s story is an ideal bedtime story for girls (and maybe for boys too). The story goes like this: 
  Princess Cloudy loves her life. She plays in the courtyard, dances in the rain in her bathing suit, and has a special power: Summoning cloud buddies, tiny clouds with faces that fly around and drop rain. Everything seems well, until she sees a unicorn who needs help. 
  After helping the poor animal, she gets invited to join the unicorn in a party in the sky, with the other cloud unicorns. And as long as she gets home before dark, her mother is okay with it. But there is a problem. The lightning unicorns are destroying their homes! 
  Luckily, the princess knows what to do. And with a determined look on her face, she faces the evil powers of lightning in a way that’s only possible because of her powers.

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  The Gift of the Magi

  O. Henry

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  "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time. The plot and its twist ending are well-known, and the ending is generally considered an example of comic irony. It was allegedly written at Pete's Tavern on Irving Place in New York City.The story was initially published in The New York Sunday World under the title "Gifts of the Magi". It was first published in book form in the O. Henry Anthology The Four Million in April 1906.Among the most significant works O. Henry: "The Duplicity of Hargraves", "A Retrieved Reformation", "The Cop and the Anthem", "The Gift of the Magi", "The Skylight Room", "After Twenty Years", "Conscience in Art", "The Caballero's Way", "The Last Leaf", "The Third Ingredient", "The Ransom of Red Chief", "Makes the Whole World Kin".

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  Demanding Justice - A Story...

  Jeri Chase Ferris

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  Mary Ann Shadd Cary spent her entire lifetime fighting for justice and equality for African Americans. Born a free African American in the 1820s, Cary started schools for black children and wrote books and articles. She was also the first black woman to publish a weekly newspaper and to enter law school. Never afraid of offending anyone, Cary demanded justice for herself and for her fellow African Americans.

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