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Ever since Kaye's grandfather died, she's been obsessed with counting things: the steps to her bedroom, the dolls on her sister's bed, even the threads on her favorite blanket. It's arithmomania, and with the selective mutism that sometimes prevents her from speaking, she literally can't find the words to talk about how she feels now that Grampa is gone. When they take the summer to clean out and renovate his old house, Kaye finds herself counting the days.

Lavinia "Vin" Lucas has finally found a home. At Last Hope School, she's made friends (including a magical fire sprite!) who love her for who she is, and gifted headmistress Ava Hope is guiding her in her newfound abilities as a Chameleon. But after the chaos and danger of last year, and the attack on the school, the eye of the Magical School Board is trained on Last Hope, and they are desperate to get Ava Hope and her unconventional methods removed from the school for good.

Familie on the road – Marc-Uwe Kling liest. Großtante Ilse will heiraten! Zum vierten Mal. Da müssen alle hin. Mit dem Auto. Nach Wuppertal. Das ist scheinbar glasklar. Auch wenn Tiffany der Grund nicht ganz ersichtlich ist, hat sie gute Laune. Als Einzige übrigens. Mama ist genervt vom Packen, Papa davon, dass er einen Kratzer ins Auto gefahren hat. Die Oma sucht ihr Handy, Luisa hat Hormone, der Opa will eigentlich lieber mit dem Zug fahren und Tiffanys großer Bruder Max, nun ja, Max, der sieht irgendwie gar nicht gut aus. Er war letzte Nacht auf der Party eines Freundes.

Band 3 der Erfolgsreihe für Kita-Kinder. Blinzel … zwinker – Nemo, Oda und Fred tappen im Dunkeln! Diesmal haben sie es mit Schminkpuppe Vampiranja zu tun. Doch obwohl die aussieht wie ein fieser Vampir, ist sie eigentlich ziemlich nett. Allerdings vermisst sie ihre Katze Igitty … und die treibt sich allein im stockfinsteren Boring herum! Ist die Mieze etwa gefährlich? Nemo und seine Freunde suchen vom Friseursalon bis in die dunkelste Gruft der Boringer Burg. Und womit lockt man eine Vampirkatze am besten an?

When a powerful group of aliens threaten Earth, a mysterious species called the Onni offers humanity hope. But there's a catch. Ninety-one children from across the planet must first prove their worth by competing in a series of trials set on a distant planet. For twelve-year-old Kola, who has long dreamed of going into space, it's the chance of a lifetime. But once aboard the Onni mothership, Kola finds himself thrown into a misfit team of Champions. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Kola and his team must decide who to trust and what it really means to be a Champion.

Everyone in the Brown family is singing about some wonderful Christmas gifts they’ve received. But Paddington can’t even find the partridge in a pear tree! He sets out to solve the mystery and is soon planning a spectacular Christmas Day surprise … Sing along with Paddington Bear in this funny festive story!

Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!

Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya―until a contentious election explodes into violence. His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country. Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: living in a tent, facing prejudice at the local school, and struggling to get basic supplies.

It’s June of 1921 and best friends Mae, Lark, Brigid, and Claret have plans for the perfect summer. Between riding their bikes to the enchanted lake and decorating their fort for its resident ghost, the girls are a busy bunch. But when they discover a door in the forest floor that leads to an alternate world with purple skies and fearsome creatures, everything takes a turn for the worse.

When it comes to a family feast, it’s all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone’s arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.

Derrick Barnes’s groundbreaking novel masterfully combines a modern-day allegory with classic-style tall tales to weave a compelling story of America’s strange obsession with the Black body, relegated to labor or entertainment. Spanning the 1800s to today, it shows how much has changed over centuries. . . and, at the same time, how little.

Avery loves to make people happy—so much so that she often ignores her own wants and needs. If a friend's favorite color is yellow, she always gives that friend the yellow marker. If someone wants PB&J for lunch, she gives up her own sandwich. Now, her birthday is coming up and she's having trouble deciding what to do for her party. Luckily, her friends help her realize it's OK to do what makes you happy—especially on your own special day. Her birthday party is her best one yet!

Reilly Rhoades lives on the grounds of the amusement park her grandparents founded. It’s called Rhoades Family Amusements, and its motto is “The H is for Happy!” Shortly before the beginning of the book, Reilly’s extremely charismatic grandfather died suddenly, leaving Reilly’s grandmother, mother, and aunt to run the park and maintain the façade of family happiness.

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Triplets Hiro, Akira, and Naoki Tanaka love their school and classmates, but they have one big secret they’re keeping. They can do magic! They learn from their father, and they have one major rule: No magic without permission, no exceptions. Otherwise, they’ll have to leave their normal school with all their friends to study how to do magic “the right way.” But sometimes magic feels like the only way to solve a problem! And when they get themselves into all sorts of trouble, it’s up to the siblings to fix the spells and clean up any magical messes.

Rendered in a gorgeous, manga-esque art style and with engaging prose, listeners will love hearing about how Hiro, Akira, and Naoki work together to use their magic and get out of all sorts of chaos (even if it's of their own making . . . ). In this book, the triplets must avoid a magical inspector, try to save a family wedding from supernatural creatures, and figure out a way to get home after they've been accidentally sent back in time!

David is only trying to be cool when he helps some of the popular kids steal Old Lady Bayfield’s cane. But when the plan backfires, he’s the one the “old witch” curses. Now David can’t seem to do anything right. The cool kids taunt him and his only friends are freaks. He even walks into Spanish class with his fly unzipped! And when he finally gets up the nerve to ask out a cute girl, his pants fall down in mid-sentence. Is it the Bayfield curse at work?