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  Anne Bradstreet and Phillis...

  Editors Charles River

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  Anne Bradstreet was born into an unusual family that, in the early years of the 17th century, believed in educating daughters as well as sons. She then moved to the American wilderness as a young bride and proceeded to produce children and poetry at nearly equal speed in the years that followed. Historian Theodore Stanton observed, “The most of her poems were produced between 1630 and 1642, that is, before she was thirty years old; and during these years she had neither leisure, nor elegant surroundings, nor freedom from anxious thoughts, nor even abounding health. Somehow, during her busy lifetime, she contrived to put upon record compositions numerous enough to fill a royal octavo volume of 400 pages, — compositions which entice and reward our reading of them, two hundred years after she lived.” 
  	Phillis Wheatley has always been a difficult figure for people to wrap their minds around, both during her life and centuries after it. Indeed, she fits no easy stereotypes that historians or contemporaries liked to use to classify their subjects. Even her name is complicated, with her first name being spelled at times “Phyllis,” and her surname being given without the extra “e” in the final syllable. Like so much of her life, her name was not the one given to her by her parents but instead by the people who first enslaved her. 
  	Then there was the matter of her “career,” which has always escaped definition. In the 18th century, enslaved people were not supposed to have been educated, certainly not to the level that Wheatley was, nor were they supposed to have creative abilities beyond those taught to them by their masters. In a time and place where slaves were rarely taught to read, they were obviously not expected to write better poetry than the vast majority of their peers. 

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  The Great Catnapping

  Emily Ecton

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  In this hilarious, high-stakes companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, and The Great Vandal Scandal, the pet friends take matters into their own paws—and tentacles—to rescue Walt and the white cat when they get catnapped. 
   
   
   
  The white cat, famous for being a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, is making a TV appearance at a supermarket opening, with Madison playing cat wrangler to the stars! The TV people want Walt, too, and everyone is excited for her to reach celebrity status—except Walt. 
   
   
   
  Unfortunately for the felines' television debut, two cats loose in a supermarket is a recipe for disaster. Chaos erupts at the grand opening, and when the dust settles, the white cat and Walt are nowhere to be seen. They've been catnapped! The police are on the case, but their investigation isn't moving fast enough to satisfy the cats' worried friends. Desperate to get the snatched celebrities home safe and sound, Butterbean and the gang undertake a rescue mission of their own.

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  We Wish You A Merry Christmas

  Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Kim...

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  Adorable Christmas carolers are ready to celebrate Christmas and the New Year by singing in sweet harmony for the town. As snowflakes fall from the sky, the children are dressed in warm scarves and hats as they sing “We Wish You A Merry Christmas!” This classic holiday song will get everyone ready for the Christmas season and beyond!

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  Bedtime Stories For Kids: A...

  Ella Swan

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  Ever try herding hyperactive unicorns into dreamland? “Bedtime Stories for Kids” will have your little ones cozying up with superheroes, fairies, and bedtime tales that sparkle like stardust! 
  Forget counting sheep—ever counted the minutes until your munchkins finally drift off? 
  Craving a bedtime routine that’s more enchanting than wrestling a dragon into pajamas? 
  Dreaming of stories so captivating, bedtime becomes something joyous to look forward to instead of something to dread? 
  Say goodbye to bedtime blues and hello to a realm of whimsy and wonder!  
  “Bedtime Stories for Kids” is your secret weapon against bedtime chaos.  
  Imagine your little sidekicks snuggling up, immersed in tales so magical, bedtime becomes the best part of the day! 
  Here’s what you can look forward to:  Super Adventures: Where superheroes high-five Sandman, and fairies moonwalk through dream clouds.Peaceful Bedtime Takeoff: Transform bedtime into a dreamy journey, where putting on PJs becomes an exciting mission to complete.“Edu-tainment” Odysseys: Beyond dreams, these stories sneak in life lessons, shaping your kid’s dreamscape with wisdom. 
  And more! 
  Want your little ones’ eyes gleaming as they hop into bed with eager anticipation? “Bedtime Stories for Kids” promises nights filled with giggles, dreams, and maybe a sprinkle of magic. Snag your own “Bedtime Stories for Kids” now and turn mundane nights into legendary nighttime adventures today!

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  The Mosquito Man - The Swarm...

  Satish Davara

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  In a collapsing world where ancient insect hives rise again, a secret lab creates Ben  a hybrid boy made from human blood and mosquito DNA, born not as a child, but as a living weapon. As cities fall and skies darken, a ruthless swarm leader named Karnox prepares to unleash a war. Haunted by memories he cant explain and powers he can barely control, Ben escapes into a world where survival means choosing sides  insect or human, monster or hero. But his blood carries something even the hive fears. The Mosquito Man is a thrilling dark fantasy adventure that blends sci-fi, mythology, and emotional survival into a powerful coming-of-age epic. With rich world-building, unforgettable characters, and a story that pulses with mystery and momentum, this is more than just a tale of wings and war  its a story about identity, courage, and the blood that binds us. Open the first page and let it bite.

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  Crystal Palace Chronicles Book I...

  Graham Whitlock

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  ‘It really is one of the best books around.’ 
  ‘Hooked! I’ve re-read these books again and again!’ 
  Can a teenage time traveller be the saviour Victorian London needs and save himself? Step back in time to the heyday of the Crystal Palace, the world’s first theme park. 
  Joe’s world is turned upside down when he discovers a shattered compass among the brambles where the Crystal Palace once stood and time travels to 1888. 
   With help from teenage H. G. Wells, daredevil Iris Blondin and the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Joe must thwart dangerous diamond thieves to uncover dark secrets about the ‘People’s Palace’. Standing on the boundary between the world of mortals and magic, these mysteries are tied to the fate of his family.  
  Don’t miss this thrilling adventure series through time and meet unforgettable characters from the past. Perfect for fans of Dr Who, Jodie Taylor and Harry Potter. 
   What readers are saying: 
   ‘Hands down, one of the top books I’ve read’. 
   ‘Magical fusion of fantasy and reality.' 
   ‘Harry Potter vibes, the fantasy and history in this book are perfect.’ 
   ‘Gripping and fun for adults as well as kids.’ 
   ‘I love time travel stories, and this is a fantastic read with wonderful real-life characters from Victorian past.’ 
   Praise for the Crystal Palace Chronicles: 
   ‘A fantastic time travel adventure.’ – Waterstones 
   ‘My favourite book of the year.’ – The Strawberry Post Review 
   ‘Graham Whitlock is a wonderful storyteller.’ – Suzy K Quinn, New York Times bestseller 
   ‘The book is quirky and dark, and so much fun.” - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestseller

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