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  Herbert Carter's Legacy - The...

  Horatio Alger

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  Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia’s “List of best-selling fiction authors” in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen. 
  Reviews of Alger's work: “causes the sympathetic tear”, “entertaining”, “thrilling episodes”, “bright and lively”, “exciting and interesting”, “spirited adventures”, “stirring”, “pure and simple”, “a delight”, “commendable”, “spirited and inspiring”, “most heartily recommend”, “admirable”, “excellent”, “phenomenal”, “swell”, “rattling good”, “bully”, “full of inspiration to honesty and industry”, “virtue rewarded and evil punished”, “hard work, ambition, and high moral character”, “cheerfulness, honesty, and good deeds”, “self-reliance, self-discipline, decency”, “full of excellent lessons”, “impressive and wholesome”, “good practical advice”. 
  Alger's books:Campaign Series: Frank’s Campaign, Paul Prescott’s Charge, Charlie Codman’s Cruise.Ragged Dick Series: Ragged Dick, Fame and Fortune, Mark the Match Boy, Rough and Ready, Ben the Luggage Boy, Rufus and Rose.Luck and Pluck Series: Luck and Pluck, Sink or Swim, Strong and Steady, Strive and Succeed, Try and Trust, Bound to Rise, Risen from the Ranks, Herbert’s Carter’s Legacy.Tattered Tom Series: Tattered Tom, Paul the Peddler, Phil the Fiddler, Slow and Sure, Julius, The Young Outlaw, Sam’s Chance, The Telegraph Boy.And many more. 
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  Secret of the Lost Dragons - An...

  Phyllis Wheeler

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  *** An award-winner! This family-friendly book was designated a finalist for the prestigious Selah Award for Christian Fiction and received a Purple Dragonfly Award from Story Monsters Magazine ***Secret of the Lost Dragons, An Action Adventure for KidsJoin Jake and Ava, twin  11-year-old time-travelers, on a rescue mission. Like all seasoned time travelers, they carry their time travel keys with them. But when they need to save their 4-year-old cousin from a fierce and hungry dragon, they can’t! Their pockets are empty!In this Christian action-adventure tale for ages 8-11, the three young people find themselves transported to the ruins of a mysterious desert city. Stuck in an unknown time and place, they encounter five fierce dragons. And their plans to leave are thwarted by Martin, a rogue alchemist who is determined to keep them all trapped in this forgotten world.Fans of action-packed adventure will love Book 2 in the award-winning, illustrated Guardians of Time series. This book was even named a finalist for the prestigious Selah Award for Christian Fiction, just like Book 1. Don't miss out on this illustrated page-turner, perfect for reluctant readers and anyone who loves a fast-moving story.--“Your children will love how the characters overcome the obstacles they face and will learn along with the characters how to step beyond themselves to do the right and brave thing.” –Dawn Ford, Christian middle grade author of Woodencloak.

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  Ruby and the Royal Baby

  Julie Sykes

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  WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACE! 
   
   
   
  There's great excitement in the palace. The Queen is having a baby! Princess Katie and her best friend Becky are busy helping to prepare for the new arrival. Ruby, the silver and white kitten, is desperate to help too, but her efforts keep landing her in trouble! When Princess Katie and Becky go to find her, she's nowhere to be found. Where could the mischievous little kitten have got to?

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  Famous Anonymous

  Morgan Baden

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  The first book in a new series about neighborhood friends who find sudden fame with a series of viral videos… only no one knows who they really are. Hannah Montana for the TikTok generation.Four kids from the same neighborhood, lifelong friends, throw on some costumes and make a funny video one night when their parents are out. One of them shares it with the group, another posts it on a TikTok-like social media, and suddenly the video blows up. Which makes the kids famous! Well, famous. . . and anonymous. Because no one can tell who they really are—and their parents must never find out. But their new fans want more content!So the four friends go on to make a series of over-the-top videos that vault them into a new world of celebrity and influence. They feel the rush of attention and the power of their own creations, but also struggle to preserve their fame and their anonymity.These books explore friendship, loyalty, and imagination, all while considering big questions that come up in a social media context, like: How do you protect your true self online? And is it ever really possible to be anonymous?

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  The Secret Door

  Minda Gomez

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  Immerse yourself in the world of the Martinez Kids, three spunky bilingual children who have some exciting adventures! 
  Their elderly Mexican neighbor Don Toño invites their family to join him in his virtual reality invention (hidden in an inconspicuous garden shed), which allows them to experience life as animals. Join the kids as they scamper through the trees as squirrels, swim through the oceans as dolphins, whales, and sharks, and swing through a Mexican rainforest as spider monkeys. 
  This colorful, illustrated chapter book will capture the imaginations of your children. It is great for kids to read on their own, and is also a wonderful family read-aloud that will spark great conversations about important themes. As the kids navigate situations like peer pressure and the temptation to steal, their experiences in real life and in the animal world will lead them to draw their own conclusions. Go to www.mindagomez.com for discussion questions that can guide your family's conversations after you read each adventure. 
  In addition, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bicultural Mexican-American family where English and Spanish blend naturally. Their Papi and neighbors Don Toño and Doña Rosa are positive examples of Mexicans living in the United States.  
  Children and adults alike will be intrigued by this unique take on animals, culture, values, and imagination. Learning Spanish is fun with the Martinez kids!

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  Why I'm Afraid of Bees

  R. L. Stine

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  Goosebumps now on Disney+Right brain.  Wrong body. Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself.  Bullies are constantly beating him up.  His only friend is his computer.  Even his little sister doesn't like him.    But now Gary's dream is about to come true.  He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week.    Gary can't wait to get a new body.  Until something horrible happens.  And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human . . . .

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