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  The Gray

  Chris Baron

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  The Gray is a sensitively told middle grade story from Chris Baron about living with anxiety and finding ways to cope. 
   
   
   
  It's been a tough year for Sasha—he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to "toughen up"—and he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He'll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds him of his beloved uncle who died two years earlier. 
   
   
   
  His aunt is supportive, and there are lots of places to explore, and even some potential new friends. When Sasha is introduced at a local ranch to a horse coincidentally—incredibly—nicknamed the Gray, he feels he's found a kindred spirit. 
   
   
   
  But his own Gray is ever-present. When one of his new friends disappears, Sasha discovers that the country is wilder and more mysterious than he imagined. He tries to muster enough courage to help in the search . . . but will the Gray hold him back?

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  The Nameless City - Beneath the...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft - Curiosity stronger than fear led the man on... to the nameless city and the secret of the tunnel. 
  It lay silent and dead under the cold desert moon, but what strange race inhabited the abyss beneath those cyclopean ruin?  
  Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born in 1890 in Providence Rhode Island. If you like weird, wacky, horror fantasy science fiction, Lovecraft is just what you’ve been looking for. 
  He started writing at the age of seven, Howard Lovecraft, not H. P., is credited with writing The Young Folks' Ulysses. He was fourteen when he began writing The Beast in the Cave, first published in the June 1918 issue of the amateur journalism publication The Vagrant.  
  One of the 20th century’s most influential writers the master of weird and a frequent contributor to, appropriately, Weird Tales magazine. In fact more than a hundred of his stories appeared in Weird Tales. 
  The Nameless City was first published first in Fanciful Tales of Time and Space, in their Fall 1936 issue.

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  Endurance Unleashed - The...

  Zane Ryder

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  Endurance is the ability to sustain physical activity for an extended period without succumbing to fatigue. In sports, endurance is a critical factor for success, especially in disciplines that require prolonged exertion, such as long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and rowing. While many athletes focus on speed and strength, endurance plays a fundamental role in determining overall performance and efficiency. 
  There are two primary types of endurance: aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic endurance refers to the ability of the cardiovascular system to supply oxygen to muscles over an extended period. This is vital for sports where sustained, moderate-intensity efforts are required. Activities such as marathons or triathlons demand superior aerobic capacity. On the other hand, anaerobic endurance is associated with high-intensity efforts that are of shorter duration, relying on energy systems that do not require oxygen. This type of endurance is essential for sports that involve bursts of intense effort, such as sprinting or weightlifting. 
  The role of genetics in endurance is often debated, as it plays a significant part in an athlete’s ability to develop stamina. Studies have shown that some individuals are naturally predisposed to better endurance due to factors such as muscle fiber composition and cardiovascular efficiency. These genetic traits may give some athletes an advantage, but training and lifestyle choices remain pivotal in enhancing endurance.

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  Stevie Squirrel - At School

  Kirsty Lydford

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  A series of short stories which follow the adventures of Stevie Squirrel. 
  A fun and friendly squirrel who loves new adventures, his lunchbox and joining others for lunchtime breaks. 
  There is one unfortunate thing about Stevie however…he is always losing his lunch! 
  Follow along as Stevie joins a local primary school and discovers he has a very special talent... 
  But will he misplace his lunchbox?

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  Kwame Crashes the Underworld

  Craig Kofi Farmer

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  Discover a stunning middle grade fantasy about a boy hurled into the Ghanaian underworld to help his grandmother save humanity, perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Amari and the Night Brothers.Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld. There, he comes face to face with his grandmother, who is very much alive, and somehow still...a kid? Together with his best friend, Autumn, and a talkative aboatia named Woo, Kwame must battle angry nature gods, and stop the underworld from destroying the land of the living.But there's an even bigger problem: Only living souls can leave Asamando. In order to save the mortal world and return home, Kwame will need to find the courage to do the bravest thing of all -- learn how to say goodbye.***"Brimming with laughter, joy, and beautiful messages about grief, hope, lost loved ones, identity, and the ancestors, Kwame Crashes the Underworld rattles the spirit." —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times-bestselling author of The Marvellers and The Memory Thieves“I wish this book had existed when I was a child. I dare readers not to let Kwame Powell into their hearts.” —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times-bestselling author of Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting  "A rollicking and electrifying adventure of one boy's journey to accept himself, his family, and his cultural heritage." —Jamar J. Perry, author of Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms  A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press.

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  Christmas Bedtime Stories for...

  Beatrix Potter, Abbie Phillips...

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  Christmas has arrived!  
   
  Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

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