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  The Risk Profession - A Claim...

  Donald E. Westlake

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  The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of... The Risk Profession 
  Mister Henderson called me into his office my third day back in Tangiers. That was a day and a half later than I'd expected. Roving claims investigators for Tangiers Mutual Insurance Corporation don't usually get to spend more than thirty-six consecutive hours at home base. 
  Henderson was jovial but stern. That meant he was happy with the job I'd just completed, and that he was pretty sure I'd find some crooked shenanigans on this next assignment. That didn't please me. I'm basically a plain-living type, and I hate complications. I almost wished for a second there that I was back on Fire and Theft in Greater New York. But I knew better than that. As a roving claim investigator, I avoided the more stultifying paper work inherent in this line of work and had the additional luxury of an expense account nobody ever questioned. 
  It made working for a living almost worthwhile. 
  When I was settled in the chair beside his desk, Henderson said, "That was good work you did on Luna, Ged. Saved the company a pretty pence." 
  I smiled modestly and said, "Thank you, sir." And reflected to myself for the thousandth time that the company could do worse than split that saving with the guy who'd made it possible. Me, in other words. 
  "Got a tricky one this time, Ged," said my boss. He had done his back-patting, now we got down to business. He peered keenly at me, or at least as keenly as a round-faced tiny-eyed fat man can peer. "What do you know about the Risk Profession Retirement Plan?" he asked me. 
  "I've heard of it," I said truthfully. "That's about all."

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  Skulduggery Pleasant (16) – A...

  Derek Landy

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  A bone-shaking new trilogy begins – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series 
  SIX YEARS AGO, THE UNIVERSE ENDED. 
  When it restarted, blinking back into existence, it brought with it a darkness that remains hidden from the mortal population. 
  A week ago – fuelled by unimaginable hatred and unstoppable rage – a masked sorcerer killed one of those mortals. Then he killed another. And another. 
  With their time running out, Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain must work to solve the puzzles the killer leaves behind before more innocents die, embarking on a journey that will force them to deal with the apocalypse they failed to prevent the first time around. 
  AND MURDER. LOTS AND LOTS OF MURDER. 
  In A Mind Full of Murder, the reader is plunged into a world of horror and fantasy, where the old and aged Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain must unravel the puzzles left by a masked sorcerer. This sequel by the best-selling author Derek Landy is a must-read for young adults and fans of the genre. 
  For fans of John Flanagan (Brotherband 8), Steve Foxe (Spider-Ham in . . . Hollywood May-Ham!), Robert Muchamore (The Recruit), Jonathan Stroud (Lockwood & Co), and Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail). 
  HarperCollins Children’s 2024

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  The Coffee Bean for Kids - A...

  Damon West, Jon Gordon

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  From the bestselling authors of The Coffee Bean, inspire and encourage children with this transformative tale of personal strength 
   
   
   
  The Coffee Bean for Kids tells the inspiring story of Gavin, a young boy with the difficult task of starting school in a new town. Gavin's teacher, Mrs. Spring, teaches him the story of the carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean. The environments we find ourselves in, like a pot of boiling, hot water, can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. Energized by his teacher's lesson, Gavin embarks on an enlightening journey to transform the world around him. 
   
   
   
  In The Coffee Bean for Kids, Jon Gordon and Damon West offer lessons to children to help them: impact the environment around them; improve their own outlook; become a leader who creates positive change; make new friends; and become a positive influence by sharing smiles, kindness, and positive energy. Perfect for parents, teachers, and children who wish to overcome negativity and challenging situations, The Coffee Bean for Kids teaches listeners about the potential that each one of us has to lead, influence, and make a positive impact on others and the world.

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  The Republic of Birds

  Jessica Miller

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  In the land of Tsaretsvo, civil war has divided the human Tsardom from the Republic of Birds. Magic is outlawed, and young witches are sent to a mysterious boarding school from which no one returns. 
   
  Olga and her family live a life of dull privilege in the capital until her father displeases the tyrannical tsarina. The family is sent off into exile at the Imperial Center for Avian Observation, an isolated shack near the Republic of Birds. 
   
  Unlike the rest of her family, Olga doesn’t particularly mind their strange new life.  
   
  She never fit into aristocratic society as well as her perfect younger sister, Mira.  
   
  But what does worry Olga is her blossoming magical abilities. If anyone found out, they’d send her away. 
   
  But then Mira is kidnapped by the birds, and Olga has no choice but to enter the forbidden Republic, a dangerous world full of yagas, talking birds, and living dreams. To navigate the Republic and save her sister, she’ll need her wits, her cunning—and even her magic.

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  The Rise of the Lionesses -...

  Flo Lloyd-Hughes

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  “A brilliant read – the ultimate guide to England’s history-making Lionesses.” 
  Ian Wright 
   
  Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England's legendary Lionesses! Discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the women's game, including: 
   
  - Lily Parr, a trailblazer who scored over 1,000 goals 
  - Hope Powell, the game-changing coach who transformed the Lionesses 
  - Rachel Yankey and Kelly Smith, Arsenal’s record-breaking winners 
  - Beth Mead, who overcame the odds to win the Euros 
  - Leah Williamson, the captain who won at Wembley 
   
  Packed with football facts, tournament stats and player profiles, this brilliant book is essential reading for all young football fans.

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  Haru Zombie Dog Hero

  Ellen Oh

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  ""Tender character relationships between both pup and human, and the myriad fully realized animals Haru meets along his journey, combine for a multilayered and thoroughly heartfelt must-read.""—Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
  ""Oh covers heavy, relevant topics in this tense middle-grade novel, informing young readers about animal cruelty, environmental pollution caused by biotechnology facilities, and racial microaggressions within social-economic classes."" —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books 
  Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters delivers this spooky middle grade novel about the friendship between a Korean American boy and his dog, Haru—who becomes a zombie! Fans of Frankenweenie will enjoy this scary yet heartwarming read. 
  Even though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, the bond between this boy and his dog remains strong, and when their town is threatened, Haru must rescue them all. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Children’s Literature, Ellen Oh delivers another standout story.  
  Eleven-year-old Luke and his dog, Haru, are the best of friends. Totally inseparable. But when their nasty landlord falsely accuses Haru of biting her, Haru is kidnapped! 
  As Luke and his friends go on a serious mission to find and bring Haru home again, they discover mysterious experiments happening at the old laboratory at Painted Lake, owned by an evil multibillionaire named Mr. Thomas Sinclair. And Luke and his friends soon fear that Sinclair’s scientists could be doing illegal testing that may endanger Haru and their whole town. 
  As more strange clues emerge, the boys realize their world is changing fast, and soon Painted Lake is plagued by zombie attacks. But the love between Luke and Haru endures, ultimately helping to save them all.Perfect for Halloween readingA charming cozy seasonal pick

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