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  Molly and the Twin Towers - A 9...

  Jessika Fleck

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  Life in lower Manhattan is normal for Molly, her dads, and younger sister. But on September 11, 2001, everything changes. Molly and her younger sister, Adeline, are at school when the first plane hits the World Trade Center. When the Twin Towers fall, the city is thrown into chaos. Papa, a pilot, is flying, Dad can't be reached, and Gran, an EMT with the New York Fire Department, is at Ground Zero. It's up to Molly to find her sister and navigate a city she no longer recognizes.

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  30 Fantastic Bedtime Stories for...

  Arcelio Hernández Mussio

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  Dive into the enchanting world of "30 Fantastic Bedtime Stories for Kids: Giggles under the Covers," where the end of the day ushers in an expedition into imagination for children aged 7 to 12. This collection boasts 30 magical tales, each unlocking a door to realms where wonders never cease. Join characters like Sir Snore-a-Lot and engage in the Galactic Bedtime Games for laughs and adventures that sparkle with magic every night. From voyages with Pajama Pirates to unraveling mysteries and exploring incredible lands, there's a treasure trove of dreams waiting for every young explorer. Prepare for a bedtime revolution where stories lift you into flights of fantasy. 
  Accompanying these mesmerizing narratives are vibrant, striking illustrations in "Dreamy Tales for Daring Dreamers," making each story leap off the page into the vivid imaginations of young readers. These illustrations complement the tales and create a rich, visual storytelling experience that will captivate children and adults alike. As every page turns, readers will be transported through a kaleidoscope of colors and wonders, enhancing the magical bedtime experience. 
  Bedtime stories are pivotal in a child's development, sparking creativity, advancing language skills, and nurturing emotional intelligence. This nightly tradition strengthens family bonds and soothes and prepares young minds for a peaceful night's sleep. Through the adventures and challenges the characters overcome, children learn about empathy, problem-solving, and resilience, fostering their mental and emotional well-being.

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  Fort Donelson: The History of...

  Jonathan Gianos-Steinberg

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  In January of 1862, Grant persuaded General Henry “Old Brains” Halleck to allow his men to launch a campaign on the Tennessee River. As soon as Halleck acquiesced, Grant moved against Fort Henry, in close coordination with the naval command of Flag Officer Andrew Hull Foote. The combination of infantry and naval bombardment helped force the capitulation of Fort Henry on February 6, 1862, and the surrender of Fort Henry was followed immediately by an attack on Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River, which earned Grant his famous nickname “Unconditional Surrender”. Grant’s forces enveloped the Confederate garrison at Fort Donelson, which included Confederate generals Simon Buckner, John Floyd, and Gideon Pillow. In one of the most bungled operations of the war, the Confederate generals tried and failed to open an escape route by attacking Grant’s forces on February 15. Although the initial assault was successful, General Pillow inexplicably chose to have his men pull back into their trenches, ostensibly so they could take more supplies before their escape. Instead, they simply lost all the ground they had taken, and the garrison was cut off yet again. 
  During the early morning hours of February 16, the garrison’s generals held one of the Civil War’s most famous councils of war. Over the protestations of cavalry officer Nathan Bedford Forrest, who insisted the garrison could escape, the three generals agreed to surrender their army, but none of them wanted to be the fall guy. General Floyd was worried that the Union might try him for treason if he was taken captive, so he turned command of the garrison over to General Pillow and escaped with two of his regiments. Pillow had the same concern and turned command over to General Buckner before escaping. Despite all of these successful escapes, General Buckner decided to surrender to Grant, and when asked for terms of surrender, Grant replied, “No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender.” 

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  The Man Who Did Things Twice

  Don Mark Lemon

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  The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon - The story won a $100 prize, which would be worth about $3,500 today, and appeared in the June 1905 issue of The Black Cat on page 39. 
  Don Mark Lemon was born in Arizona in September 1877, he wrote 15 short stories and 1 novel, The Scarlet Planet, which was published in 1930. 
  His first published short story, Doctor Goldman, can be found in the December 1900 issue of The Black Cat which launched in 1895. The Black Cat sold for five cents and encouraged amateur writers to submit stories. As the story goes the Jack London novel The Call of the Wild might never have been written if not for The Black Cat. London wasn’t having success as a writer and was about to give up but then he sold a story, A Thousand Deaths, to The Black Cat in 1899 and The Call of the Wild was published four years later! Never give up, Never Surrender!!

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  The Prince and the Blight

  Kathryn Butler

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  An Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 2 in the Dream Keeper Saga
  It's been a month since 12-year-old Lily McKinley was whisked away to the Somnium Realm to rescue her father, and although she's overjoyed to have him home, she can't leave the magical world behind. The glowing stone pendant that transported her is now bringing strange creatures to life against her will, with her paper-mache pterodactyl and even scrambled eggs suddenly moving about on their own. Lily tries to pretend that everything is normal, but when her friend Cedric the dragon appears to tell her that an illness has taken over the kingdom, troubling questions haunt her. Where is Prince Pax? If he can save the Somnium Realm like he did before, why won't he stop the blight? Lily and her friends must return to Castle Iridyll to find out.
  In this sequel to The Dragon and the Stone, Kathryn Butler takes middle-grade readers on an unforgettable adventure that mixes fantasy with biblical concepts. As young readers join Lily's exciting quest, they'll explore what it means to trust in God's faithfulness, even when he feels distant.
  
  - Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they'll love
  - Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including hope, evil, and salvation
  - Book 2 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler

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  The Big Apple

  Steven K. Smith

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  The last place ten-year-old Harry and older brother Randy want to be is stuck in New Jersey with their kooky Grandma DeLuca and her wonder dog, Mr. Muggles. But when she wakes them for a break of dawn train ride into New York City to watch her favorite singer, Neil Floggins, in concert on the Today Show, things go down hill fast.And that's all before they get lost in Queens and run into Joey P and the Red Skulls. When Muggles disappears and Grandma is abducted, the often-battling brothers have no choice but to work together to get them back. To do so they'll have to fend off thieves, navigate the subways, and survive a chase through Central Park before time runs out.Join Harry and Randy's Big Apple adventure in this wild third book in the Brother Warsseries by Steven K. Smith, author of The Virginia Mysteries.

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