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  The Velvet Glove - Robots and...

  Harry Harrison

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  The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison is a sharp, thought-provoking tale that examines what it truly means to be human. First published in Fantastic Universe in 1956, the story follows a robot named Jon Venex, built to serve humanity in a society where machines have begun to think, feel, and perhaps surpass their creators. When Jon meets a human woman who sees beyond his metal shell, the story becomes both a love story and a quiet tragedy about prejudice, purpose, and identity. With crisp dialogue and a touch of irony, Harrison explores the uneasy relationship between man and machine—long before artificial intelligence became a common theme in science fiction. 
  Like much of Harrison’s early work, The Velvet Glove blends social commentary with pulpy adventure energy. It reflects his fascination with how technology reshapes ethics and emotion, and how progress can expose the flaws in human nature. Beneath the futuristic surface lies a timeless question: if a machine can feel compassion, who is truly more human? 
  Harry Harrison (1925–2012) was an American author best known for his wit, imagination, and biting satire. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II before turning to writing and illustrating for pulp magazines. He gained fame with the Stainless Steel Rat series—rollicking space adventures featuring a charming rogue—and with Make Room! Make Room! (1966), the grim novel that inspired the film Soylent Green. 
  Harrison’s work often mixed humor with moral inquiry, challenging the militarism, greed, and hypocrisy of modern life while celebrating intelligence and individuality. Whether through a rebellious con man or a soulful robot, his stories reminded readers that humanity’s greatest strength—and weakness—lies in its capacity to choose compassion over control.

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  Karthik Delivers

  Sheela Chari

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  Karthik Raghavan is good at remembering things. Like his bike routes. Or all the reasons he likes Juhi Shah—even if she doesn’t know he exists. It doesn’t help that she seems to have a crush on his archnemesis, Jacob Donnell, whose only job is to humiliate Karthik (and get his name wrong). 
   
  Karthik’s luck changes when he agrees to be in a play about the famous musician Leonard Bernstein. But he can’t tell his parents. The family store is in jeopardy and they need him delivering groceries on his bike to help save it. His mom is also worried about the financial crisis, and she’s convinced that studying hard  
  is the only way to succeed. But Karthik is having fun being Lenny. Besides, what if acting is Karthik’s special talent? And what if acting is the only way to catch Juhi’s attention? With all the pressure from his family, will Karthik be able to imagine and hope when he’s not sure what will happen next? 
   
  Moving and heartfelt, this middle-grade novel from Sheela Chari, the awardwinning author of Finding Mighty, is about finding your place by following your heart.

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  How to be Me

  Cath Howe

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  A beautiful, moving story of family, friendship and self-discovery.
  
  Super rich. Super shy. Super lonely.
  
  Lucas is all alone.
  
  Since his mum died, Lucas and his dad don't seem to understand each other at all - it's almost as if they're speaking different languages. With a long, hot summer facing him, Lucas is dreading the drama club that his dad has signed him up for - he doesn't know how to be around new people and he can't stand performing. But the people Lucas meets at the club force him to open up and start talking, and when disaster strikes, Lucas is forced to step in and help. Can his new-found friends teach Lucas how to be himself?
  
  Filled with empathy and insight, and sensitively touching on issues including grief, anxiety, loneliness with great understanding and an incredible lightness of touch, How to be Me is a kind, heartwarming, and uplifting story, from the author of the high-acclaimed novels Ella on the Outside and Not My Fault - perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Lisa Thompson.

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  Izaghi and the Strings of the...

  Wesley Nascimento

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
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  Izaghi was born with a dream in his heart and a string on his chest—an invisible thread that tied him to a home he longed to leave, but could never forget. 
  Armed with a homemade device of foam claps, strings, and a small engine, seven-year-old Izaghi floats beyond the edges of his world. He visits villages where music shapes the rain, deserts where echoes carry truths from the past, and markets where stars are traded for stories. Each place holds a piece of his heart—each goodbye leaves a quiet ache. 
  As the wind carries him from adventure to adventure, Izaghi learns that not every dream is meant to be kept, and not every wish leads where you expect. But some lessons wait in the quiet places: 
  In the voice of a mother long gone. 
  In the forgiveness of a friend he thought he’d left behind. 
  In the gardens that bloom from kindness alone. 
  This is the story of a boy who learns that becoming yourself means remembering all the names you’ve ever been called—son, friend, dreamer, wanderer—and knowing when to let go. 
  For readers who believe in hope, in wonder, and in the quiet strings that pull us home.

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  I Was Made Special - And You Are...

  6 Wheelz

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  I wrote I Was Made Special for two reasons: For anybody who was born with a disability like me, to reassure them that just because they were born differently than everyone else: doesn't mean that they aren't any less special. Also to try and discourage other children from bullying their peers. I hope this book help teach the importance of having high self-esteem as we all follow this journey and try to learn a few things along the way 

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  The General And The Legion - How...

  Davis Truman

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  Few names in military history evoke the same awe and legacy as Julius Caesar. The General and the Legion is a gripping exploration of how one man's political genius, military brilliance, and strategic human insight transformed a republic into an empire, one loyal legion at a time. 
  From the chaotic streets of Roman politics to the thunder of marching boots across Gaul, this powerful narrative dissects Caesar's meteoric rise and the disciplined force that made it possible. This book peels back the layers of the myth to reveal the man who didn't just lead Rome's war machine. He embodied it. 
  Inside, you'll discover:Caesar's evolution in the political arena and how it shaped his command style.The inner workings of Roman military life and the culture of the legions.How Caesar earned, kept, and at times manipulated the fierce loyalty of his soldiers.Insights into military pay, morale, and the subtle strategies behind soldier satisfaction. 
  A unique look at Caesar's famed clemency and diplomatic mind, tools as deadly as his sword, the art of reward, favor, and empire-building through personal loyalty. Perfect for history lovers, military strategists, and leadership enthusiasts alike, The General and the Legion reveals how Caesar conquered and why his soldiers followed him to the ends of the earth, and beyond. 
   

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