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  Small Town

  Philip K. Dick

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  Small Town by Philip K. Dick - The theme of "the man who played God" has been used many ways in many stories, but never with more tense and chilling effect than in this tight little yarn by the very able Mr. Dick. You'll like it, we're sure. 
  Verne Haskel crept miserably up the front steps of his house, his overcoat dragging behind him. He was tired. Tired and discour­aged. And his feet ached. "My God," Madge exclaim­ed, as he closed the door and peeled off his coat and hat. "You home already?" 
  Haskel dumped his briefcase and began untying his shoes. His body sagged. His face was drawn and gray. 
  "Say something!"  
  "Dinner ready?" 
  "No, dinner isn't ready. What's wrong this time? Another fight with Larson?" 
  Haskel stumped into the kitchen and filled a glass with warm water and soda. "Let's move," he said. 
  "Move?" 
  "Away from Woodland. To San Francisco. Anywhere." Haskel drank his soda, his middle-aged flabby body sup­ported by the gleaming sink. "I feel lousy. Maybe I ought to see Doc Barnes again. I wish this was Friday and to­morrow was Saturday." 
  "What do you want for dinner?" 
  "Nothing. I don't know."

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  The Wall Of Darkness

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  The Wall Of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke - Ages ago the First Dynasty had walled up half the planet, and left no hint of their terrible reason... Only Shervane dared to surmount that mile-high barrier, and learn the mind-shattering truth that lay beyond. 
  Many and strange are the universes that drift like bubbles in the foam upon the river of time. Some–a very few–move against or athwart its current; and fewer still are those that lie forever beyond its reach, knowing nothing of the future or the past.

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  Selected Poems for Children by...

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Edward...

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  Delight in the whimsical world of childhood through the writing of some of the most beloved poets in English literature. Selected Poems for Children brings together works by Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Robert Browning—poems that brim with imagination, humour, and unforgettable characters. 
  In this charming collection, Simon Hester's warm, engaging narration and evocative music bring to life timeless classics such as Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verse, Lear's eccentric Nonsense Poems, Carroll's fantastical Jabberwocky, and the misadventures of The Hunting of the Snark. You’ll also enjoy Belloc's somewhat macabre Cautionary Tales and the tragic story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin—all narrated with the perfect blend of joy and intrigue that children (and the young at heart) will treasure.

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  The Boy Who Stole The Empire...

  John C Burt.

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  This is a tale long in the making. It is all about how an Alien Superhero from the Planet Zook wanted and did steal the very Empire State Building in New York City. He literally ripped it out of its foundations and flew it to the moon and then onto his Home Planet of Zook.  
  He goes by the earth name of Sam or Zoom Zoomer was his Zookian Name as well.

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  Magical Rescue Vets: Holly the...

  Melody Lockhart

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  Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but Kat and Rosie know better! 
   
  These best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! 
   
  In this adventure... 
   
  It's the holiday season and Starfall Forest looks even more magical than ever! Kat is looking forward to spending her winter vacation looking after enchanted creatures with Rosie. But Rosie seems to have a new best friend. When they discover a flying horse caught in a trap, Kat is suspicious. Does Rosie's mysterious new friend have something to do with it? 
   
  Perfect for readers aged 7+.

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  The Elixir

  Lindsay Galvin

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  With a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin. 
  Will the discovery of the Elixir of Life lead to a death sentence for a talented young healer? 
  Ann Storer has inherited her grandmother’s mysterious gift of healing, which she shares through the special tinctures she dispenses in her family’s apothecary shop. When she combines her talents with the genius of a young Isaac Newton, recently arrived to board above the shop, the two create an incredible elixir with seemingly unlimited powers. 
  But seventeenth-century England is a dangerous place to display any special abilities, and Ann must hide all evidence when witchfinder Abel Geach arrives in town. 
  So when the plague starts to run rife and those she loves are in danger, will Ann risk everything to help them? 
  Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. 
  The Elixir is a top pick for young adult and juvenile readers, offering a unique blend of historical fiction and adventure. The story explores the themes of friendship, science, and the power of nature in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking. 
  For fans of Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Matt Goodfellow (Tomorrow We Begin), Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail), Rhian Tracey (Wink, Murder), and Lindsay Littleson (The Titanic Detective Agency). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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