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  The Sanctuary

  Ann Eskridge

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  Ten year old Little Man wants to be accepted by Tico and Amon, but in order to do so he must pass an initiation first.  He must retrieve a piece of junk from the altar built by “crazy” Lucy Johnson. Everyone says Lucy Johnson is a witch. She calls her altar a “sanctuary,” a place where spirits of the dead can rest in peace. When Little Man gets caught by the old woman and comes to know her, he realizes that the sanctuary and Lucy Johnson are special. But the neighborhood block club wants to tear down her sanctuary because they consider it an eyesore. Little Man knows he has to do something.

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  Benjamin the Elephant Bedtime...

  Vincent Andreas

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  Falling asleep often takes a smidgen more than simply being tucked in and closing your eyes ... Lucky for you, Benjamin, Otto and their friends are always there to help with their wonderful bedtime stories ... Benjamin, Stella and Otto want to stay up late to watch the freshly hatched Baby Owl go to sleep. But there's no sign of him! Carl teaches them about owls being nocturnal. Venture with Benjamin to the magical realm of the Dream Fairy Queen Karolila, listen to the enchanting nighttime melodies of Ribbit Loudfrog and don't forget, we're also invited for a sleepover at Stella Stellini's house! These are just a few of the stories awaiting you. Snuggle up and let your ears do the rest!

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  Planet of the Angry Giants

  Robert Silverberg

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  Planet of the Angry Giants by Robert Silverberg - The inhabitants of Dunhill V were gigantic. They were peaceful and good natured until something happened to upset them—and then their wrath was truly terrific! 
  Commander Laurence Burke, who headed the Terran Colony on the planet of Dunhill V, was a small small as Earthmen went: he was a wiry figure no more than five feet six inches tall, with hardly an ounce of superfluous fat on his body. Despite the handicap of his size, Burke had been sufficiently adept at catching the attention of his superiors to reach his present fairly important post, as head of the tiny settlement on Dunhill V. There was one aspect of the Dunhill V assignment that Commander Burke particularly relished: although he was by six inches the shortest Earthman in the settlement, that fact tended to be overlooked in the general scheme of things—for the simple reason that the natives of Dunhill V averaged around eleven feet in height, thus making all Earthmen look like Dwarfs and making any individual difference in height seem insignificant. 
  Life was fairly quiet for the small band of Earthmen on Dunhill V. There were only some hundred and fifty of them, living in temporary plastic domes. All the colonists were scientific observers, studying the planet's ecology and trying to determine whether it would be possible and desirable for Earth to send out a full-scale colonizing mission. 
  There were many factors to be considered: the climate, the edibility of the native foods, the problem of indigenous diseases, and–by far the most important—the attitude of the natives toward having another civilization settle practically in its midst.

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  The Talent Thief

  Mike Thayer

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  A girl with the ability to borrow other people's talents must use her powers to find her own spotlight in a wish-fulfilling middle-grade novel from Mike Thayer, the author of The Double Life of Danny Day. 
   
   
   
  Tiffany Tudwell is cursed. She once tripped over a backpack and fell face-first into a trashcan. She had pink eye on picture day. One time she tried to hold back a sneeze and farted on the cutest boy in class. She longs for the spotlight, but it's safer to stay hidden in the shadows where the curse can't reach her and no one can make fun of her. 
   
   
   
  Until the night two meteors collide over her backyard giving Tiffany the ability to steal people's talents for a day—like stealing mean girl Candace's beautiful singing voice in the middle of play rehearsal, or drawing an incredible self-portrait after borrowing the teacher's pencil. Her power even gets the attention of the most popular boy in school, the smooth-talking Brady Northrup. 
   
   
   
  But her powers can't solve everything—or can they? When a local philanthropist announces a fundraiser contest, Tiffany, with Brady's help, decides to use her powers to save her dad's failing planetarium. And maybe discover her own talent along the way . . .

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  Gymnastics Greatness - Tips for...

  Zane Ryder

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  Gymnastics is a sport that combines strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. It has been a part of human culture for centuries, evolving from ancient Greek practices to the dynamic, highly specialized sport we know today. This chapter serves as an introduction to gymnastics, exploring its history, the different types of gymnastics, and the benefits it offers both physically and mentally. 
  The origins of gymnastics date back to ancient Greece, where it was practiced as a form of physical education and training for soldiers. It later evolved into a competitive sport with the introduction of modern gymnastics in the late 19th century. The sport gained widespread popularity, especially with the inclusion of gymnastics in the Olympic Games. Today, gymnastics includes disciplines such as artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastics, each with its own unique set of skills and techniques. Artistic gymnastics is the most well-known, featuring apparatus such as the floor, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. Rhythmic gymnastics involves performing routines with props like ribbons and hoops, while trampoline gymnastics focuses on acrobatics performed on a trampoline. 
  Gymnastics is not only a sport of athleticism but also one that nurtures mental strength and discipline. It requires a high level of concentration, focus, and determination, which are essential in both training and competition. The process of learning gymnastics helps build resilience, as athletes often face challenges and setbacks before mastering a skill. The sport teaches the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, all while providing a platform for self-expression through movement.

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  Theo and the the day that went...

  Katja Runow

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  Papa Bear tells Theo the secret story about the day that went backwards. Welcome to a new sleepy tale! Good evening, little one! How has your day been? Is there anything you remember particularly well? Or anything you have quite forgotten? You know, night will come very soon. It's time to say goodbye to everything that has happened today. This day has passed, and a new one is beginning somewhere just over the horizon.

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