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  Girl Brownies The - Ashdown...

  Christopher Allen

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  THE GIRL BROWNIES – ASHDOWN FOREST, ENGLAND 1919 
  Book 2 of 6 The Mystery of the Rusty Lantern 
  The summary of this first book in the series is as follows: 
  In 1919, six adventurous Brownies—Lulu, Minnie, Lottie, Agatha, Bernadette, and Beryl—discover an old lantern in Ashdown Forest with a cryptic riddle etched into its base: "Seek where the raven guards the past, beneath the stones where shadows last." Following clues to a raven-haunted monolith and a hidden stone circle, they unearth an 1859 surveyor’s journal and smuggler’s treasure. The journal leads them to a legendary healing spring, where they witness its miraculous properties first hand. Their findings attract local historians, revealing the lantern’s ties to forest wardens and Napoleonic-era smugglers. Celebrated as junior historians, the girls return their discoveries to the village museum, proud to have preserved a piece of Sussex’s past. As they gather around their campfire, the restored lantern’s glow reminds them that the forest still holds secrets waiting to be uncovered—and their next adventure is just beginning. 
  I have worked very hard and meticulously to provide you with an enjoyable experience, the initial opening credit music, “Joyful Journey”, which does run to approximately 2 minutes sets the scene, so to speak, recorder, tambourine,guitar and accordion in a folk/classical and cheerful mood. The closing music, “Bloom”, ends the tale on with more of the same at about 2 minutes and the same musical instruments etc. but more of an ending feel and looking forward to the next story in the series.  
  The story and music itself runs to just about 14 minutes and is narrated in my wife's voice, Claire, who actually was a ranger guide!  
  I do hope you and your family enjoy this story, please let me know. 
  Christopher Allen - At your service

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  Grandma Marjorie and the...

  Olga Sall, Melissa Robinson

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  You might not believe me… but my Grandma is MAGICAL! 
   
  Mel has always known that Grandma Marjorie was special, but one sunny summer day she learns just how MARVELOUS she really is! What begins as an ordinary day of baking brownies transforms into an extraordinary adventure. 
   
  Mel's safe and cozy world turns into a whirlwind of excitement as she, Grandma, and Grandma's parrot, Misty, embark on an action-packed journey through Mystic, CT. 
   
  Unexpected perils lie in wait and Mel discovers that Grandma has more surprises in store than she ever imagined. 
   
  A fun adventure story for younger readers celebrating the relationship between grandmother & granddaughter. 
   
  In the spirit of classics like Pippi Longstocking, Matilda, and Mary Poppins, this book will create shared cherished, magical memories that last a lifetime! 
   
  For Children Ages 3-12 years old and their parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles but especially Grandmas!

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  Go Eat Worms! (Goosebumps #21)

  R. L. Stine

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  Goosebumps now on Disney+!Todd loves his basement worm farm. Worms are fascinating creatures--it's just a convenient bonus that they happen to gross out his family. But when Todd starts to find worms in unlikely and unwanted places, like his bed, his toothbrush, and his spaghetti--the tables have turned. Now Todd is the one running scared!

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  Corpses Coffins and Crypts - A...

  Penny Colman

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  Drawing on extensive historical and anthropological research, personal accounts, and interviews with people who work in the funeral industry, Penny Colman examines the compelling subjects of death and burial across cultures and societies. The text, enriched with stories both humorous and poignant, includes details about the decomposition and embalming processes (an adult corpse buried six feet deep without a coffin will usually take five to ten years to turn into a skeleton) and describes the various customs associated with containing remains (the Igala people in Nigeria have a custom of burying people in as many as twenty-seven layers of clothing). Intriguing facts are revealed at every turn; for example, in Madagascar winter was considered the corpse-turning season.This comprehensive book also includes a list of burial sites of famous people, images in the arts associated with death, fascinating epitaphs and gravestone carvings, a chronology and a glossary, and over a hundred black-and-white photographs, most of which were taken by the author.Penny Colman writes with compassion and intelligence and humanizes the difficult subjects of death and burial. The result is a powerful look at an inevitable part of life--death.

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  Only Only Marisol Rainey

  Erin Entrada Kelly

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  When a neighbor’s big, scary dog goes missing, it seems like only Marisol is worried he’s up to no good. But is there more to this lost-dog story than meets the eye?  
  From Newbery Medal– and Newbery Honor–winning author Erin Entrada Kelly, Only Only Marisol Rainey is a young middle-grade novel about friendship, facing your fears, and the power of compassion, friendship, and empathy. This stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey is perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Merci Suárez, and Ramona.  
   A dangerous beast is on the loose in Marisol Rainey's neighborhood! At least, Marisol thinks it’s a dangerous beast. She's never actually met the neighbor’s dog officially, but surely a big German shepherd can’t be anything else. That’s why she and her BFF Jada nicknamed him “Daggers.” 
  When the Missing Dog posters around town reveal that his real name is Gregory, Marisol's fears don’t ease up one bit. He may be Gregory at home, but when he’s freely roaming the neighborhood with nothing to hold him back, he’s Daggers and nothing else. 
  When Marisol tries to sleep, the image of Daggers and his sharp teeth comes to mind. Marisol doesn't even want to ride her bike anymore. What if Daggers leaps out of the bushes, knocks her over, and eats her? She feels like she can’t rest until she knows Daggers has been returned to her neighbor’s backyard. Strangely, no one else seems all that concerned for their safety. Only Marisol. 
  Is Daggers big and super scary looking? Maybe. Is Marisol afraid? Surely. Will she eventually learn that there’s more to Daggers than meets the eye? Only if she faces her fears. 
  Only Only Marisol Rainey is told in short chapters, making it perfect for listeners ready for a short and accessible novel. Erin Entrada Kelly’s stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey celebrates the small but mighty Marisol, the joys of friendship, the power of compassion, and the triumph of persevering. For readers of Kevin Henkes, Andrew Clements, Judy Blume, and Beverly Cleary.

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  The Monsters Came by Night -...

  Robert Silverberg

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  First published in Super-Science Fiction magazine in October 1959, “The Monsters Came by Night” blends psychological unease with otherworldly menace in a way that only the mid-century masters of science fiction could. It begins with a quiet, almost domestic mystery before unfolding into a haunting story of alien intrusion and human fear. What starts as an ordinary evening soon becomes a terrifying exploration of what happens when reality is invaded by something far beyond human understanding. Every page reflects that eerie tension between the known and the unimaginable — the hallmark of 1950s speculative storytelling. 
  Robert Silverberg wrote this tale early in his career, but even then his talent for atmosphere and pacing was unmistakable. His prose moves with precision — deliberate, sharp, and deeply human — revealing how isolation and imagination can twist into horror. Beneath the surface of monsters and nightmares lies something much more intimate: the fear of being watched, misunderstood, or overtaken by forces we cannot control. 
  Born in Brooklyn in 1935, Robert Silverberg became one of the most prolific and respected authors in modern science fiction. Over a career spanning more than seven decades, he has written hundreds of short stories and novels, earning multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Silverberg’s work evolved from fast-paced pulp adventures to deeply philosophical explorations of identity, time, and transformation. Notable works like Nightwings, Dying Inside, and The Book of Skulls showcase his range and his ability to blend emotional depth with speculative brilliance. 
  Beyond his fiction, Silverberg has been a scholar and editor, shaping how later generations would view the Golden Age of science fiction.

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