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  Hear the Wind Blow

  Mary Downing Hahn

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  "A first-rate story." —Kirkus Reviews 
   
   
   
  On a cold, snowy night, thirteen-year-old Haswell Magruder makes a fateful decision. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family's Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother to take the man in, despite the dire repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such an act. Unfortunately, this sets off a horrific chain of events that leaves their house burned to the ground and their farm in ruins.  With no home left, Haswell sets out in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War.

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  Invisible Man The (Easy Classics)

  Ned Hartley Gemma Barder

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  A mysterious guest at Coach and Horses Inn disrupts the quaint village of Iping.
  After discovering the room of Doctor Jack Griffin to be completely empty, the landlady is determined to reveal this elusive man’s secret.
  
  The burglary of a vicarage sparks an investigation and Jack calls on his old friend, Doctor Arthur Kemp, to help him escape to Spain.

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  The Vanished Girl - A Sycamore...

  Natasha Mac a'Bháird

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  Sycamore Hill Boarding School,Donegal, 1963
  Clare Rose and Molly are happy to be back at Sycamore Hill, getting ready for the school musical and training hard at hockey. When new girl Amy joins their class in the middle of term, she's a bit of a puzzle to solve. Amy's vague about her home and is never allowed leave the school grounds with the other girls. Clare wonders if she's a film star or millionaire in disguise!
  But then a new nun unexpectedly joins the staff and Clare and friends begin to fear Amy's secret is something darker. Could Sr Eva be there to spy on Amy – or harm her? Who can the girls trust?
  Clare, Rose and Molly vow to use their detective skills to get to the bottom of this new mystery before it's too late.

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  Lost Words - An Armenian Story...

  Leila Boukarim

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  A knock at the door. A conversation in whispers. Mama’s voice was low and urgent. “You must leave with the others,” she pleaded with me and my sisters. 
   
  What is it like to walk away from your home? To leave behind everything and everyone you’ve ever known? Poetic, sensitive, and based on a true family history, Lost Words follows a young Armenian boy who sets out to find refuge to the day he finally finds the courage to share his story. 
   
  “It is difficult to find the words to describe the type of loss a genocide can cause to a young child. I’ve been looking for something similar for my own son. This picture book is a good start to help explain loss and raise the many questions necessary to start the conversation.”—Serj Tankian, Activist, Artist,  
  and Lead Vocalist for System of a Down

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  The Sky in July

  Alessandro Rizzo

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  Embark on a breathtaking journey with "The Sky in July", a tale that weaves the innocence of childhood with the unyielding courage of the human spirit. In the whimsical town of Willow Creek, a group of nine friends transcends the ordinary as they stitch together a dream of reaching the stars. 
  With echoes of the epic space odyssey of Apollo 13, and inspired by the cosmic intrigue of Carl Sagan's "Contact," this story unfolds an adventure that starts in a humble backyard. Here, dreams are the blueprints, and friendship is the fuel for a homemade spacecraft that challenges the very skies. 
  Witness the wonder of their backyard launch, feel the grip of the cosmos through a tiny porthole, and the strength of bonds that defy gravity. As our young heroes encounter a mysterious sphere that beckons with the pulse of the unknown, they plunge into an odyssey that tests their mettle and ignites their curiosity. 
  This narrative is a heart's whisper to the dreamers, a song of curiosity to the young at heart, and a testament to the explorer within each soul. The culmination is not merely a mission accomplished, but a silent nod to the moon, a beacon for dreams yet to unfold. 
  "The Sky in July" is more than a chronicle of a celestial venture; it's a reminder that the universe beckons to those who dare to answer its call. This novel invites you to cast your eyes heavenward and rediscover the joy of dreaming. Here begins a voyage not just through the stratosphere, but into the vastness of our own potential.

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  Scatter Brain Stewart the Fire...

  Steve Sahlein

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  Stewart was the Fire Captain's son and Stewart wanted nothing more than to become a junior fireman, a "fire boy." Finally the Captain agreed and Stewart had a bed right along with the regular firemen. 
  When the first alarm sounded Steward was so excited he forgot to put on his boots and all the firemen waited while Steward went back for his boots. Needless to say, this made them late to the fire and everyone was upset. The firemen began calling him "Scatter-Brain Stewart." This behavior continued until the firemen came up with a plan and the next time Stewart and the crew were the first ones to the fire. The Captain was very pleased. 
  But even the best plans are not always perfect. Scatter-Brain Stewart was not completely ready to help fight the fire!

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