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  The Little Match Girl

  Hans Christian Andersen

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  Step into the poignant world of Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, The Little Match Girl. On a bitterly cold New Year's Eve, a young girl struggles to sell matches to passersby, hoping for warmth and solace. Desperately cold and alone, she lights her matches one by one, finding comfort in their fleeting warmth and the visions they bring—visions that take her away from the harsh realities of her world. This classic story touches the heart with its beautiful simplicity, conveying themes of hope, kindness, and the fragility of life. 
  Through the emotive narration of Dani Koshak, the listener is drawn deeper into the delicate balance between sorrow and hope that defines this tale. Koshak's narration brings the match girl's fleeting moments of warmth and happiness to life, allowing listeners to fully experience the magic and heartache of her final moments. The icy winter setting contrasts sharply with the warmth of the girl's dreams, making this a moving experience that captures both the hardship and beauty of Andersen's work. 
  Perfect for listeners of all ages, The Little Match Girl remains one of Andersen's most cherished and heart-wrenching stories. Whether you're revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook is sure to evoke deep emotions and offer a touching reflection on compassion and the power of hope, even in the darkest of times.

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  The Gnome King of Oz - The...

  Ruth Plumly Thompson

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  The wicked Gnome King, Ruggeddo manages to escape from the island where he has been banished, and reclaims his underground kingdom along with his million gnome warriors. He wants revenge on Ozma of course and, with the help of a magic cape of invisibility, is determined to send Ozma and every inhabitant of Oz to the bottom of the Nonestic ocean. A human boy from Philadelphia, Peter, is accidentally carried to his island of exile by a balloon bird and becomes mixed up in his terrible and evil plot. But with the help of Scraps, the Patchwork girl, an Oztrick and many helpful people, Peter uses his wits to foil the plot, only to be one step behind Ruggeddo all across Oz. Will they get to the Emerald City in time? And if so, how can they stop the invisible king of the gnomes? And how can they since they are travelling by ostrick and he by a magic cloak. Listen and find out the exciting details.

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  What Stars Are Made Of

  Sarah Allen

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  Twelve-year-old Libby Monroe is great at science, being optimistic, and talking to her famous, accomplished friends (okay, maybe that last one is only in her head).  
   
  She’s not great at playing piano, sitting still, or figuring out how to say the right thing at the right time. Libby was born with Turner syndrome, and that makes some things hard. But she has lots of people who love her, and that makes her pretty lucky. 
   
  When her big sister, Nonny, tells her she’s pregnant, Libby is thrilled. She strikes a deal with the universe: She will enter a contest with a project about Cecilia Payne, the first person to discover what stars are made of. If she wins the grand prize and  
  gives all that money to Nonny’s family, then the baby will be perfect and healthy.  
   
  Does Libby have what it takes to care for the sister who has always cared for her?  
  And what will it take for the universe to notice? 
   
  From debut author Sarah Allen comes this heartwarming novel about loving people with everything you’re made of.

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  Journey to Eldora

  Theodore Lowry

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  Join Tiny, the smallest octopus in her village, as she embarks on an unforgettable adventure to protect her home from invaders. She must go deep under the ocean to find Eldora, their village’s ancient founder, and ask her for a way to turn enemies into friends. Dive into an underwater adventure of bravery, discovery, and forgotten friendship.

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  Hardy Boys The - The Secret of...

  Frank W. Dixon

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  The Hardy Boys are back in another thrilling mystery! In The Secret of the Old Mill, Frank and Joe Hardy find themselves in the middle of a dangerous counterfeit money scheme that leads straight to an abandoned mill with a sinister reputation. What begins as a simple exchange of a five-dollar bill at the Bayport station quickly spirals into a high-stakes investigation filled with suspense, deception, and surprising twists. With their signature courage and quick thinking, the Hardy brothers must unravel the secrets hidden within the old mill before it’s too late. Packed with action, clever detective work, and heart-pounding moments, this classic tale keeps listeners guessing until the very end.

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  The Reluctant Dragon

  Kenneth Grahame

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  Would you like to befriend a dragon? In this story we follow a young boy who does just that but what happens when the nearby villagers find out about the dragon and enlist the help of celebrity dragon-slayer St George.

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