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  Into the Wind

  William Loizeaux

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  An award-winning character-driven story about the unlikely friendship between a 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman. The old woman badgers the boy into taking her sailing, but when the weather turns bad, it becomes a wild sail. It becomes the last trip before she goes into the hospital where she dies: but not before the two of them share memories of their last sail together. Hazel helps build the boy’s confidence during a tough time in his home life. Both moving and joyful, Into the Wind is a poignant story about loss and love in a boy’s life, and the surprising and sustaining bonds that can grow between the old and young.

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  Alice's Wonderland Adventure -...

  Christopher Allen

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  ALICE'S WONDERLAND ADVENTURE  
  Alice in Wonderland – Retold, Reimagined & Reinvented  
  The summary of this audiobook is as follows: 
  Seven-year-old Alice follows her younger brother William (nicknamed the White Rabbit for his obsession with time) into a hidden door in their garden hedge, tumbling into Wonderland—a surreal world where her family embodies fantastical roles. Her father is the Mad Hatter, her mother the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, and William the frantic White Rabbit. Guided by a Cheshire Cat and talking flowers, Alice navigates absurd challenges, including a chaotic croquet match with the Queen and a trial over a missing strawberry from a royal tart (secretly stolen by William to aid her escape). 
  Throughout her journey, Alice learns that Wonderland is a reflection of her family’s hidden quirks: her father’s creativity flourishes as the Hatter, her mother’s strictness magnifies as the Queen, and William’s punctuality defines his rabbit persona. After outwitting the Queen’s wrath with help from the Dormouse and her brother, Alice climbs back through the rabbit hole, returning to her ordinary life—but with a strawberry and a tiny blue hat as proof her adventure was real. 
  The story blends whimsy with deeper themes of identity, family dynamics, and the blurred line between reality and imagination, offering a fresh twist on the classic Alice in Wonderland tale. 
  The initial opening credit music is modern, upbeat with female vocals lasting about 3 minutes with the instrumental closing music about the same jazz funk genre. 
  The story and music itself runs to nearly 1 hour and is narrated by claire francis, my wife. 
  I do hope you enjoy this audiobook and let me know what you think, there are a lot more to come 
  Christopher Allen     -      At your service

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  The Future with Gen Z - How This...

  Valerie Vogue

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  Generation Z, often referred to as Gen Z, comprises individuals born roughly between 1997 and 2012. This cohort represents a unique blend of cultural, social, and technological influences, making it distinct from previous generations. Growing up in an era defined by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectedness, Gen Z is the first true generation of digital natives. Unlike Millennials, who witnessed the transition to a digital world, Gen Z was born into it, shaping their worldview and behaviors in profound ways. 
  At the core of Gen Z’s identity is their comfort with technology. From a young age, they have had access to smartphones, social media, and the internet, allowing them to engage with information and people worldwide effortlessly. This exposure has fostered a generation that values diversity, inclusion, and social justice, often using digital platforms to advocate for these causes. 
  Another defining characteristic of Gen Z is their pragmatism. Having grown up during economic instability, such as the Great Recession and its aftermath, they tend to prioritize financial security and practical solutions over idealism. This practical mindset extends to their approach to education and career planning, as they often seek skills and opportunities that offer stability and flexibility.

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  Folk Heroes of the Frontier

  Editors Charles River

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  The Wild West and the frontier have long held a special place in the narrative of American history, and all of the legends and folk heroes who lived in the 19th century owe their reputation to the original American frontier folk hero, Daniel Boone. Boone was literally a trailblazer: the legendary pioneer established his Wilderness Road by striking west into present-day Kentucky and establishing Boonesborough, one of the earliest white settlements west of the Appalachians. Hundreds of thousands of settlers would follow his path by the end of the 18th century.  
  While that was an important and proud legacy for the former Revolutionary War militiaman and Virginia State Assemblyman, Boone became known for the outsized tales and adventures associated with his foray into the frontier. Far and wide, people spoke of Boone’s expert marksmanship, his encounters with wild bears, and his hardscrabble frontier life, making him a living legend and the prototypical Western frontier folk hero in America.  
  Of all the legends and folk heroes who lived in the 19th century, none became as famous as Davy Crockett, “The King of the Wild Frontier”. Crockett had the distinction of being a living legend in his own life. Known as a hardscrabble frontiersman who could spin a good yarn but who also took a no-nonsense approach that brought him from the backwoods of Tennessee to the halls of Congress. Though he served during the presidency of another Westerner, Andrew Jackson, Crockett was very much his own man, and he was distrustful of other politicians, a sentiment that has only endured him further to subsequent generations of Americans.  
  In 1834, Crockett was promoting his autobiography, which provided colorful accounts of his life on the frontier, all while facing reelection. 

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  Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy

  Katherine Applegate

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  In Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy — the conclusion to the Doggo and Pupper early readers trilogy by New York Times-bestselling author Katherine Applegate  with a brightly colored palette from Charlie Alder — the canines help Cat adjust to a big change: A new bed!  When Cat announces that the Humans have given her a surprise present, Doggo and Pupper are all ears. But when they find out that Cat has a new bed and misses her old one, they set out to help her search for cozy.Change is difficult, and Katherine Applegate understands how it feels to miss a beloved source of security. Very young listeners will relate to Doggo, Pupper, and Cat, and appreciate their friendship and empathy.A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

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  Mog and Bunny: The illustrated...

  Judith Kerr

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  Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when her favourite toy goes missing… 
  Bunny is Mog's best thing – her favourite toy. But one day Mrs Thomas says she is going to throw Bunny in the dustbin, and then Bunny – and Mog – go missing… 
  From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat! 
  Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys or girls, and their families! 
  This award-winning children's classic, penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a humorous and heartwarming tale that has been delighting kids for over fifty years. With its top-notch storytelling and unforgettable characters, it's no wonder that Mog and Bunny has become a beloved staple in juvenile fiction. 
  For fans of Axel Scheffler (All About Cats), Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), Jim Field (Daisy and the Trouble With London), Polly Dunbar (Where's Tumpty?), and Dapo Adeola (My Mum is a Lioness). 
  HarperCollins Children’s 2024

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