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  In Myrtle Peril

  Elizabeth C. Bunce

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  When a mysterious girl attempts to stake her claim to the Snowcroft family fortune, Myrtle Hardcastle’s father, a lawyer, is asked to help prove—or disprove—her identity. Is this truly Ethel Snowcroft, believed to have been lost at sea with her parents, or a con artist chasing a windfall? 
   
  Mr. Hardcastle’s pursuit of the case takes a detour when he’s hospitalized for a tonsillectomy—only to witness a murder. But where’s the victim? And who at the hospital could be harboring murderous intent? Myrtle is determined to find out before the killer comes after her father.  
   
  With stakes this high, her sleuthing has put Myrtle, her family, and the patients and staff at the Royal Swinburne Hospital In Myrtle Peril.

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  Tomatoes on Trial - The Fruit v...

  Lindsay H. Metcalf

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  Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? The US Supreme Court takes on the case in this juicy history book for kids ages 7 to 10. 
    
  In the late 1800s, American produce king John Nix just wanted to sell tomatoes. But when import taxes on popular vegetables impacted his profits, he knew he had to remedy the situation. Nix set out to prove that tomatoes, which have seeds and grow on vines, were clearly fruits. That was the claim Nix argued all the way to the US Supreme Court. With Nix on Team Fruit, and the US government on Team Vegetable, both sides slung definition after definition in an epic, legal food fight. This little-known agriculturally based story from American history will fascinate young readers and encourage them to take a stand and defend their opinions. 
    
  ★ "The Supreme Court battle over the definition of a tomato plays out in a humorous children's […] book which is most certainly guilty of being a remarkable read."—Shelf Awareness, starred review

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  Every Word Tells a Story

  Tom Read Wilson

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  Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!  Did you know, for instance, that:  The word ‘bloomers’ comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers?  Or that the word ‘daisy’ comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning ‘day’s eye’, because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk?  The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load?  Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force?  Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.  Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language.

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  Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet

  Beth Ferry

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  An adorable witch is anxious to get the perfect pet but learns to have patience when she brings home a mystery egg in this laugh-out-loud audiobook from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry. Perfect for Halloween! Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sound of an egg cracking and the bats in the cave!Evelyn Witch has everything a witch needs. Messy hair, bubbling potions, and perfectly carved pumpkins.But there’s something missing… A pet!Perhaps she’ll get a bat or a griffin, or— Oh. She can only afford the mystery pet: a plain white egg.She watches and waits for it to hatch.Sniveling snails, something has to be done! Evelyn rolls up her sleeves and heads to the library, where they keep all the best spells. It’s time to get serious.A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.

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  The Action Bible - The Old...

  David C Cook

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  The Action Bible: Old Testament presents 150 fast-paced episodes in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow from the very beginning of Creation through the last acts of God’s chosen prophets. 
    
  Every episode sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Listeners will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. 
    
  Let this blend of powerful narrative and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God. 
    
  Contains the full Old Testament from The Action Bible. 
   

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  The Winter Wish

  Helen Mortimer

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  A glorious Christmas story, full of festive sparkle from the illustrator of The Primrose Railway Children. 
  William lives in Words of Wonder, a perfect book shop full of stories and delights. He has always lived there with his family, ever since he was a baby, and now he is 37 books tall. But times are hard, and the book shop is struggling, so William takes it upon himself to create the most beautiful Christmas window to draw people in – with a leaping reindeer, pulling a sleigh full of stories. And then one night, as Christmas draws near, the reindeer comes to life and all William’s wishes for his family and all the shops around come true . . . making a Christmas to remember through the power of words and hope. 
  A beautiful story, full of the magic of Christmas! 
  In The Winter Wish, Helen Mortimer weaves a tale that is not just a bedtime story, but a journey into a world where dreams come alive. The best part of this juvenile fiction is its ability to transport both parents and kids into a realm of fantasy and adventure. 
  For fans of Fiona Woodcock (Sunny-Side Up), David Litchfield (The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert), Alex T. Smith (Anyone For Strawberries?), Yuval Zommer (The Light that Dance in the Night), and Axel Scheffler (All About Cats). 
  HarperCollins Children's 2022

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