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  The Crystal Egg - A Window to...

  H. G. Wells

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  In a dingy shop near Seven Dials, an oddly luminous crystal egg captures the attention of its reluctant owner. What begins as a minor curiosity soon becomes a private marvel, revealing scenes that feel structured, distant, and profoundly real. 
  As the visions deepen, the crystal becomes more than an object. It turns into an escape, a comfort, and a silent companion. The world inside follows its own rules, unfolds with deliberate motion, and hints at an intelligence watching from the other side. 
  H. G. Wells was one of the founding voices of modern science fiction, blending scientific reasoning with bold imagination. His stories often explore humanity’s place in a larger universe shaped by forces beyond control. 
  Best known for works like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, Wells brought speculative fiction into everyday settings. With precision and restraint, he invited readers to consider how discovery can unsettle ordinary lives.

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  Persephone and the Underworld

  Claudia Martin

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  Take a trip with Charon the ferryman to discover four magical stories about the Underworld. Find out why Persephone plays a trick to stay and how Sisyphus plays a trick to leave-and how to make friends with a three-headed dog.

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  Napoleon and the French Revolution

  Jim Weiss

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  Jim Weiss guides listeners on a journey to encounter the fascinating people, high ideals, and bloody battles of the French Revolution and Napoleon's empire.  Enter the whirlwind of the French Revolution and follow Napoleon's relentless march of conquest. From the burning desert sands of Egypt and the frozen plains of Russia to the lush jungles of Haiti and the sweeping prairies of North America, Jim Weiss guides listeners through the story of a tumultuous worldwide struggle for liberty. Along the way, he profiles the witty Madame de Stael, the brave Toussaint Louverture, and the fierce Robespierre, as well as Napoleon himself.   Ages 10 and up.  Track/Chapter list:  1. Opening Credits  2. Revolution!  3. "To the Bastille!"  4. Five Revolutionaries  5. Who Was Napoleon?  6. The Two Napoleons  7. Fall and Downfall  8. Revolution Returns to the Americas  9. A Woman of France: Madame de Stael  10.Closing Credits

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  Slump

  Kevin Waltman

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  Things were supposed to change for sophomore year. Things were supposed to be—I don't know—easier somehow. At least with Jasmine. Instead it's more of a struggle than ever. At least last year when she was with Nick Starks I knew where I stood. 
    
  Derrick Bowen's sophomore year is a grind. He's been looking forward to the basketball season all summer, but his girlfriend Jasmine leaves him for putting too much focus on basketball. The promise his Marion East basketball team showed at the end of last season isn't materializing. And the sweet jumper D-Bow worked on all summer just isn't falling. When Derrick's father is severely injured in a car crash, Derrick is faced with a new reality where basketball can't be his only priority.

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  I'll Be There (And Let's Make...

  Amy Weatherly, Jess Johnston

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  Read by the authors. 
  In a challenging world, making friends as a kid is tough. Luckily, authors Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are back with a new spin on their successful friendship book for women--this time to help tween and teen girls struggling with those awkward adolescent years gain their courage and confidence by learning to make real and lasting connections with friends. 
  An honest and humorous take on the connection between self-acceptance and community, I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is a how-to for practicing time-tested skills to establish quality friendships and navigate their ups and downs. For any girl who's ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin or is still healing from "friendship hurt," this book will teach themhow to find and keep friends who accept and love them for who they are;the importance of making friends off screen;to stay confident and kind in the thick of mean-girl culture; andhow to "break up" with comparison and become a cheerleader for their friends. 
    
  I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) will encourage and reassure girls by showing them the value and importance of healthy friendships. Whether breaking it down independently or in a friend group, they're guaranteed to connect with the book's insightful activities and candid content. 
  From the supermom team that brought you I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants) comes a compulsively readable and highly interactive map for girlhood and friendship with a clear message: life in our crazy and chaotic "plugged-in" world is more fulfilling surrounded by real-life friends. 
  Fun quizzes, word searches, infographics, journaling prompts, coloring pages, and a how-to guide for creating DIY friendship bracelets are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Daphne the Dandelion and her...

  Claire Francis

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  In a magical garden corner lived Daphne, a golden dandelion who was home to two hundred tiny fairy children. Each child had gossamer wings, sparkling eyes, and unique personalities that brought endless joy to their loving mother. They lived in perfect harmony, with daily routines of morning songs, aerial displays, learning circles, and evening serenades that filled the garden with wonder and music. 
  The fairy children had distinct talents and characteristics. Pip was the smallest but bravest, Luna could sense natural energies, Sage possessed deep wisdom about garden life, Melody had a voice like silver bells, Explorer loved adventures, Artist created beauty from flower petals, and Builder constructed tiny marvels. Together, they formed a close-knit family that delighted all the garden's residents, from Rosalind the wise rose bush to Buzzy the industrious bee. 
  Their idyllic life changed dramatically when a powerful Wind came dancing through the garden. Unlike the gentle breezes they knew, this Wind was a force of nature with its own wild purpose. Despite Daphne's desperate attempts to protect her children and their efforts to hold tight to each other, the Wind's joyous dance created such powerful currents that all two hundred fairy children were lifted into the sky and scattered across the vast world beyond the garden. 
  Daphne's heartbreak was profound. She searched desperately with help from garden friends, but her children had vanished completely. Through autumn and into winter, she grieved deeply, shedding tears of pure sorrow before finally succumbing to winter's dormant sleep. During her long rest, she dreamed of her children's adventures and transformations, sensing they were growing and learning in distant places. 
  When spring arrived, Daphne awakened to the most miraculous sight imaginable. Surrounding her in every direction were golden dandelions – her fairy children had returned, transformed by their journey into independent flowers with their own roots.

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