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  Too Small Tola and the Three...

  Atinuke

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  "Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy’s prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can’t afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way—with a little help from Grandmommy—to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires. Acclaimed storyteller Atinuke’s captivating wit evokes an authentic and close-knit urban community and the vibrant energy of Lagos, Nigeria, through the eyes of a tiny but resolute heroine with something to teach us all."

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  The Zombie Project

  Alice Nuttall

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  When the bees die out, a new pollinator arrives. Deathflies help grow crops but there’s a nasty side effect . . . zombies. 
   
  Laying their eggs in people, deathflies turn people into dangerous zombies when they die. But the world must adapt or there won’t be enough to eat. 
   
  Can Merian and her scientist mum convince others to save the zombies? Or will the big corporation succeed in convincing people to kill them? And just what does it mean when a docile zombie shows up?

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  Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs

  Andrea Beaty, David Roberts

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  Blue River Creek has a problem: there's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the town's pets? By using the Scientific Method, of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!

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  Hitty – Her First Hundred Years

  Rachel Field

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  Step into a timeless adventure with Hitty – Her First Hundred Years, Rachel Field’s Newbery Medal-winning tale of a doll’s incredible journey through a century of history, people, and places. This enchanting audiobook is a heartwarming classic for listeners of all ages. 
  Hitty, a small wooden doll carved in the early 19th century, recounts her life story, filled with extraordinary adventures and unforgettable characters. From a quiet life in a Maine farmhouse to thrilling sea voyages, bustling cities, and exotic lands, Hitty becomes a treasured companion to generations of owners. Her tale captures the essence of changing times and cultures while reflecting on themes of love, loss, and resilience. 
  Rachel Field’s beautifully crafted narrative brings Hitty’s world to life, filled with rich historical details and tender moments. The expert narration enhances every twist and turn, making the story captivating for both children and adults. 
  Perfect for family listening, long car rides, or quiet evenings, Hitty – Her First Hundred Years is a charming journey through time that celebrates the bonds of friendship and the enduring power of storytelling. 
  Start listening to Hitty – Her First Hundred Years today and let this beloved doll’s adventures sweep you away!

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  Amondo Son of the Baobab

  Hélène Ducharme, Aboulaye Koné,...

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  In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village beset with a terrible drought. A long, long time ago, when the stars were still babies, the tree fell in love with the earth. As it buried its roots deep in the earth’s heart, the sun grew jealous. The sun shone and shone, until lakes and rivers flew away and even its own heart dried up and disappeared. At the centre of this tale is Amondo, son of the baobab, known as “The One Who Unites.” Only he can restore hope to the villagers by freeing the water from the spell cast by the sun. But in order to succeed, he must complete four difficult tasks…

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  Confederate Bushwhackers: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Civil War is best remembered for the big battles and the legendary generals who fought on both sides, like Robert E. Lee facing off against Ulysses S. Grant in 1864. In kind, the Eastern Theater has always drawn more interest and attention than the West. However, while massive armies marched around the country fighting each other, there were other small guerrilla groups that engaged in irregular warfare on the margins, and perhaps the most famous of them was led by Colonel John Mosby. Mosby, the “Gray Ghost” of the Confederate lore that celebrates the Lost Cause, has an image that has proven nearly impossible to corrupt or change, and time has done little good against it. Unlike the vanished 19th century code of honor that he represented, Mosby has retained the image and all its connotations. 
  Quantrill’s Raiders operated along the border between Missouri and Kansas, which had been the scene of partisan fighting over a decade earlier during the debate over whether Kansas and Nebraska would enter the Union as free states or slave states. In “Bloody Kansas”, zealous pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces fought each other, most notably John Brown, and the region became a breeding ground for individuals like Quantrill who shifted right back into similar fighting once the Civil War started. Rather than target military infrastructure or enemy soldiers, the bushwhackers rode in smaller numbers and targeted civilians on the other side of the conflict, making men like Bloody Bill Anderson and John Mosby notorious. However, none are remembered like Quantrill and his men, not only because of their deeds during the Civil War but because of the actions of some of the former Raiders after it. Quantrill is best known for raiding Lawrence, Kansas in August 1863 and slaughtering nearly 200 boys and men between the ages of 14 and 90 under the pretext that they were capable of holding a gun and thus helping the Union cause. 

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