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  The Nobles Are Coming - When...

  Arthur Jean Cox

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  The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox - Together they discussed the Nobles—the old prospector and the weary, frightened man. Then—utter terror struck! 
  I rested on reaching what seemed to be the top of the incline, and leaned back against the wall of the cave. For a moment the silence was unbroken. And then in the darkness there was a whisper of movement, an unseen stirring that was stilled by my involuntary, voiceless cry, "What's there!" 
  With only a blurred memory of having reached for it, I found my gun in my hand. 
  "Don't shoot!" said a burry voice. "Allow me to introduce myself: Mister J. J. Abrogado, A-b-r-o-g-a-d-o, Serbo-Croat prospector, at your service!" 
  I lowered the gun hesitantly, letting it waver in the general direction from which the voice came. It was a strange introduction, but the possessor of the voice must have been as frightened by my bursting suddenly into the cave as I had been on finding it already occupied. 
  "What are you doing here?" I asked. 
  "That's supposed to be my question," said Mister J. J. Abrogado. "Who are you? And what was it that frightened you?" 
  "Sorry," I apologized. "My name's Ross. I'm an archeologist. I was on a trip alone in my ground car when it broke down. Being no mechanic, I couldn't fix it. I decided to walk back to Marsport. I walked all day and most of this night, when—Well, listen!" 
  I bent my head to one side. Through the earphones of my headwarmer I could hear from far away a vague presentiment of movement, a dim blur upon the horizon of sound. 
  "The nightrunners," said Abrogado in recognition. "I thought it might have been something else that frightened you." There was an unspoken question in his silence. 
  "What?" I asked, wondering. 
  The cave was like a bottle of blackness. I could see nothing of my companion, not even his head and shoulders which must have been thrust rather sharply forward.

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  Willy Weta's Wild Adventures - 6...

  Pye Narmo

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  Join Willy Weta on his exciting night adventures through the lush forests of New Zealand! Explore the mysteries of the forest under the moonlight, meet amazing and sometimes scary animals, and discover new plants and wonders. With Willy as your guide, you'll never know what adventure awaits you next. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey - join Willy Weta's Wild Adventures today! 
    
  Included in this thrilling audiobook are 6 Wild Adventures: 
    
  ·       Willy Weta and the Magic Feijoa 
  ·       Willy Weta and the Wishing Stone 
  ·       Willy Weta and the Owl 
  ·       Willy Weta and Toa Tuatara 
  ·       Willy Weta and the Rat 
  ·       Willy Weta and Frowdy Frog 
    
    
  Narrated by Narmo himself, these audiobooks bring the stories to life in a whole new way. Sit back, relax, and let your imagination take flight as you listen to the awesome adventures of Willy Weta and his companions. 
    
  Perfect for long car rides, bedtime stories, or for simply relaxing and escaping into a world of wonder, Pye Narmo’s audiobooks are sure to delight children and parents alike. With vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and valuable life lessons, these stories will inspire and entertain listeners of all ages. 
    
  Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the magic of the forest in a whole new way. Order your Pye Narmo audiobook today!

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  Stonewall Jackson’s Most Famous...

  Editors Charles River

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  Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson had been a virtual unknown upon his arrival at the front line of First Bull Run, but by the spring of 1862, thanks to his actions at that battle, “Stonewall” was already becoming known across the battlefields. Ultimately, it would be the Valley Campaign of 1862 that made him a legend.  
  	In the early months of 1862, Jackson was given command of an army numbering about 17,000 in the Shenandoah Valley. His task was daunting. The loss at Bull Run prompted a changing of the guard, with George B. McClellan, the “Young Napoleon”, put in charge of reorganizing and leading the Army of the Potomac. That spring, the Army of the Potomac conducted an ambitious amphibious invasion of Virginia’s Peninsula, circumventing the Confederate defenses to the north of Richmond by attacking Richmond from the southeast. 	General Johnston’s outnumbered army headed toward Richmond to confront McClellan, but the Union still had three armies totaling another 50,000 around the Shenandoah Valley, which represented a threat to Richmond from the north. It was these armies that Jackson would be tasked with stopping.  
  	Jackson would go on to lead his undermanned army through what military strategists and historians consider the most incredible campaign of the Civil War. From late March to early June, Jackson kept all three Union armies bottled up and separated from each other in the Shenandoah Valley by marching up and down the Valley about 650 miles in 50 days, earning his army the nickname “foot cavalry.”  
  Although Jackson is revered today as an almost ideal commander, a lot of his subordinates bristled under his leadership, believing not only that he asked too much but that he was too strict. 

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  Yesterday Was Monday - Monday...

  Theodore Sturgeon

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  Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - Slight error somewhere! He got behind the scenes, and woke up Wednesday morning although Yesterday was Monday. The builders hadn't finished making Wednesday yet– 
  Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) began his writing career in the 1940s and quickly gained recognition for his short stories and novels, many of which challenged traditional sci-fi tropes by focusing on characterization and psychological depth. His notable works include "More Than Human," and the influential short story "Baby Is Three."

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  The Princess and the Baker

  Heather Geobey

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  Princess Natalia lives in the Kingdom of Colour where she balances nature to make sure her people have enough of everything.
  One day she saves a sapphire bird from choking on white goods. Not native to her own kingdom, the presence of the bird threatens their balance. Natalia begins a quest to return the bird to the other side of the Velvet Vines, the mysterious curtain separating the Kingdom of Colour and the world beyond. She takes the nastiest creature in her realm, Rizzle, to help keep the balance. Natalia is shocked by the despair she discovers outside her own kingdom. She enters a kingdom ruled by a gluttonous enchantress called Millenia who has enslaved her people. Princess Natalia must avoid entrapment by the fireflies, save Rizzle from the brink of death and return the white goods to the baker. Realising the people enslaved by Millenia have little, if anything, to call their own, Natalia knows she cannot continue her own comfortable life while ignoring their plight. With the help of colour, a little magic, Rizzle, the baker and her dearest lion cub, Princess Natalia sets out to bring happiness to this new kingdom. When you have everything and others have nothing, restoring the balance is always the right thing to do.

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  A Christmas Candle

  Lise M Bedard

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  A Christmas Candle is a symbol of hope.
   
  Ten-year-old Jake lives with his parents in the countryside, and his grandfather lives close by. 
   
  Jake encounters a snowstorm on his way to fulfil his promise to deliver some wood to his grandfather and gets lost.
   
  Jake learns quickly about the magic of Christmas, familial love, having hope even in trouble, and the possibilities that abound when one believes with all of one’s heart.

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