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  The Shunned House - The House...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft - A man and his uncle set out to scientifically investigate a crumbling home steeped in centuries of death and decay. But as night falls, they confront a grotesque, unseen horror feeding on the living—a parasitic evil that may be older than the house itself. 
  The Shunned House was penned by H.P. Lovecraft in October 1924 but remained in the shadows until it was published 13 years later, just seven months after his passing! This haunting tale was published in Weird Tales magazine in October 1937. 
  Howard Phillips Lovecraft was known for pioneering cosmic horror—a genre emphasizing the insignificance of humanity in an indifferent universe. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Lovecraft was a sickly and reclusive child, heavily influenced by classical literature, science, and the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Lord Dunsany. 
  Despite financial struggles and limited literary success during his lifetime, Lovecraft created the Cthulhu Mythos. His most famous works include The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, and The Shadow over Innsmouth. 
  Though he died in poverty at age 46, his work gained widespread recognition posthumously, shaping modern horror fiction and pop culture.

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  Controlled Burn

  Erin Soderberg Downing

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  2024-2025 Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee 
   
   
   
  2024-2025 South Carolina Book Award Nominee 
   
   
   
  2023 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award Winner 
   
   
   
  Twelve-year-old Maia's parents say she's lucky to have smelled the smoke, lucky to have pulled her sister, Amelia, out of their burning house. But is it really "lucky" when Amelia's in the hospital? And is it “lucky" when Maia knows it was her candle that started the fire? 
   
   
   
  When she's sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in Minnesota while her sister heals, Maia discovers that her demons are intent on following her. Maia barely knows her grandparents, she desperately misses her sister and home, and she's not thrilled to be spending the summer with Grandpa Howard on his motorcycle rides, where he spends all day keeping watch for forest fires. There are no kids in Gram and Pop's small town—just the chatty nine-year-old neighbor and a friendly, stray dog. 
   
   
   
  But Maia will soon learn that nature is a powerful teacher, and sometimes our greatest strengths show themselves when we have to be there for someone else. As she begins to figure out how to face her guilt, she'll discover there's a fine line between fear and adventure.

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  Do I Have to Wash My Hands?

  Sequoia Kids Media

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  It’s bedtime for Peyton Panda—but first, it’s bathroom time! Follow along and learn the steps that all bathroom-goers should take for a clean and healthy routine. These charming characters are perfect for helping the best-behaved kids master bathroom basics!

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  Fondly Fahrenheit - The Heat of...

  Alfred Bester

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  A man and his android are running. From colony worlds to crowded cities, crimes follow them wherever they go, baffling authorities and leaving a growing body count behind. The android is sophisticated, obedient, and designed for service—yet something is deeply wrong. As the pair struggle to stay ahead of the law, every new destination brings mounting tension, suspicion, and fear. 
  Fondly Fahrenheit is a gripping psychological science fiction story that explores identity, responsibility, and the blurred boundary between human and machine. Alfred Bester weaves crime, suspense, and speculative science into a relentless chase narrative where violence erupts without warning and patterns hide in plain sight. The story’s unsettling power comes not from gadgets, but from the fragile human mind and the consequences of denying what it creates. 
  Alfred Bester was one of the most innovative voices of mid-20th-century science fiction. Known for his bold narrative experiments and sharp psychological insight, he pushed the genre beyond traditional space adventure. His work often explored obsession, identity, and the hidden costs of progress, influencing generations of writers who followed. 
  Bester is best remembered for challenging readers to think differently about science fiction itself. His stories are fast, intense, and intellectually daring, combining emotional depth with unforgettable ideas that still feel disturbingly relevant today.

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  What Ants Do On Rainy Days

  Sun Xueling

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  Although Andi tries his best, he is always told that he must do better. He wonders if life is all about climbing faster and higher.  
  Whenever it rains, Andi and the ants must scramble up the hill to escape from the rising waters. Although he tries his best, Andi is always told that he must climb faster and higher. 
  Food is also scarce where they live, and the ants often fight over what little they have. Will things remain this way forever? What can Andi do to find a better future for his family and himself?

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  Blades of Eternity and the...

  Zach Fox

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  A search for the Keeper of Peace becomes a frantic race to control the fate of the Realm. Four kingdoms collide in this faith-filled fantasy novel for middle-grade readers.One hundred years have passed since the Keeper of Peace vanished. In hopes of restoring the missing governor to his rightful place atop the Keeper’s Plateau, the king of Summer forms a secret search party led by his son, Prince Mel. 
   
  As the group encounters many dangers, Eva, the princess of Winter, shares a secret with Mel about a mysterious, masked prisoner known as “inmate thirty-six.” Could this be the man the king sent them to find? And if so, how can the prince’s party rescue this curious convict and escape under the evil eye of Eva’s father, the king of Winter? 
   
  Blades of Eternity and the Keeper of Peace is the first book in the Blades of Eternity series. Readers will encounter page-turning adventure as they explore the values of friendship, loyalty, and courage.

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