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  The King of the Polar Bears

  L. Frank Baum

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  Step into the majestic, icy wilderness of the Arctic with L. Frank Baum’s enchanting tale, The King of the Polar Bears. Follow the story of the wise and powerful polar bear king, a gentle ruler whose courage and kindness earn him the respect of all Arctic creatures. But when unexpected challenges arise, the king must use his wisdom to protect his realm and those he loves. 
  Narrated by Christian Neale, this audiobook brings Baum’s magical winter world to life. Neale’s voice resonates with the strength and warmth of the polar bear king, capturing the beauty and mystery of the Arctic while inviting listeners of all ages to experience the adventure. Each scene unfolds in vivid detail, from shimmering northern lights to the soft crunch of snow underfoot, immersing the listener in an unforgettable Arctic journey. 
  Perfect for family listening or anyone with a love for classic tales of adventure and kindness, The King of the Polar Bears is a story that celebrates wisdom, bravery, and the bond between creatures of the wild. This timeless audiobook is sure to captivate and inspire, bringing a touch of Arctic magic to every listener.

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  I am Oscar the Cat

  Harry Cottam

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  ‘I am Oscar the Cat’ is a book written by a cat (they’re capable of anything you know) from a cat’s eye view of what they get up to and think of we humans. A delightful tale full of action about cats and by a cat, put into writing by Harry Cottam – who isn’t a cat! It includes a big adventure from which Oscar and his friends nearly didn’t return! It’s a book telling you of what a group of cats who live together with their humans get up to and what they think of humans, dogs and other things! It’s a delightful tale full of action and humour about cats and by a cat, put into writing by Harry Cottam – who isn’t a cat!

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  There Flies the Witch

  Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev

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  Red may not know who her true family is, but she’s determined to find out where she belongs, in this story about magic, nature, family, love, and betrayal. There Flies the Witch will enchant fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tae Keller, and Grace Lin. 
  Red doesn’t remember who she is or where she came from. In fact, her only memory is a terrifying, repeating dream of a threatening shadow and a foggy field. But after many years, she wonders if that’s just something she made up. 
  Red does know that she now belongs with Yakaka, the witch who rescued Red when she was a little girl. Full of power and magic, Yakaka travels the world, healing the planet when it calls for her help. Yakaka carries Red between the wings on her back during these journeys, teaching her the skills of witchcraft, storytelling, and healing—skills Red can never seem to master. 
  After a dangerous mission leads to Yakaka and Red’s falling from a great height and into the stormy ocean, Red wakes up alone on a seemingly deserted island. Days later, a young boy and his mother find Red and help her recover. For the first time, Red has a friend her own age to play with, and a chance to live a different kind of life. But what happened to Yakaka? 
  Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev explores themes of family, identity, belonging, and resilience in this truly extraordinary coming-of-age story for readers of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea, and Laurel Snyder’s Orphan Island.

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  The Last Whale

  Chris Vick

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  From killers to conservationists, Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick tells the story of three generations of the Kristensen family, their history as whale hunters and later their mission to save the great whales and our planet. 
   
  Summer, the Present 
  Fiery and fierce, computer geek and eco-activist, Abi is holidaying with her grandmother on an island off the Norwegian coast. Having developed and befriended an AI device, Moonlight, she hopes to organise a global protest. On the island, she learns her great-grandfather rejected the family's whaling livelihood, instead creating the first whale song recording. Inspired by him, Abi and Moonlight translate the whales' songs and discover their stories. Whales are under threat, their numbers rapidly dwindling. Abi is determined to help. 
   
  Autumn, 30 years later 
  The world's ecosystems are collapsing. There is no sight or sound of whales. Abi, her daughter, Tonje, and a now almost conscious Moonlight live on an isolated island in the Atlantic. They search for any sign of whales, but so far there is only silence. 
   
  Winter, the Future 
  Tonje's search was not in vain. Despite climate crisis and the threat of extinction, there is always hope for the future, as nature and technology combine in a captivating, action-packed adventure with a powerful environmental call to arms.

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  Hollywood’s Most Famous Silent...

  Editors Charles River

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  At the end of the 20th century, the American Film Institute compiled a list of the 25 greatest actors and actresses in Hollywood over the past 100 years, but only a select few worked all the way back in the silent era of films, before “talkies” revolutionized the industry at the end of the 1920s. Among them was Mary Pickford, who was ranked 24th but was arguably the most influential actress when it came to creating the career template for all actresses who followed, from name changes to salary. 
  Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. How was she able to transition from silent films to “talkies” so fluidly, giving many of her most decorated performances during the 1930s? 
  It goes without saying that the most enduring image of Gloria Swanson is the famous shot of her in Sunset Boulevard (1950), head tilted backward, stating, “Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up.” Indeed, for many, the very mention of “Gloria Swanson” conjures the name of “Norma Desmond,” her character in Sunset Boulevard, directed by Billy Wilder. That the shot of Desmond requesting her close-up remains indelibly imprinted in the minds of so many speaks in large part to the power of Sunset Boulevard, one of the most revered films of its times and the most famous film of Gloria Swanson’s career. By dint of her performance in the film, Swanson has become almost synonymous with Hollywood’s silent era. 

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  Windy Creek Stables: Natalie and...

  Kaitlyn Sage Patterson

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  In Natalie and the Summer of Surprises, Natalie has to discover if she can become the horse girl her mom has always wanted her to be. 
   
  Natalie is a city kid who loves indoor actives like reading and watching movies. So spending the summer stuck at her mom's riding school in nowhere, Virginia is the worst idea she's ever heard. But eleven-year-olds don't get to make the rules, which is why Natalie is at Windy Creek with a parent she barely knows and a bunch of horses she couldn't care less about. 
   
  Things go from bad to worse when Natalie realizes her mother actually expects her to ride. Windy Creek is full of horse-crazy kids Natalie has nothing in common with, and her mom clearly wishes she had any of them for a daughter instead. Natalie would give anything to get out of there and go back to the city, and even more than that, she wishes her mom didn't expect her to be someone she's clearly not. 
   
  With no choice but to learn to ride, Natalie begrudgingly participates in Windy Creek's summer horse camp alongside pretty, stuck up Harper, who is a million times better with horses than Natalie is and won't let her forget it, and energetic and fun Presley, who is at least happy to be Natalie's friend. Slowly, Natalie learns that a little perseverance and grit go a long way, and if she gives the riders (and horses) at Windy Creek a chance, they'll give her one, too. 
   
  Natalie and the Worst Summer Ever is the third book in Kaitlyn Sage Patterson's engaging Windy Creek Stables series.

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