Family Life

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition....

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry....

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind....

Newbery Award-winner Gary Paulsen's best-known book comes to audio in this breathless, heart-gripping drama about a boy pitted against the wilderness with only a hatchet and a will to live...

Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang....

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger....

Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced....

Dr. Kane brings siblings Carter and Sadie together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives....

In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory....

It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. And that's just the beginning....

Blizzards cover the little town with snow, cutting off supplies from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend make a dangerous trip across the prairie....

While Laura Ingalls grows up in a little house on the Western prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State....

Sixth grader Greg Heffley doesn't understand his annoying younger brother, obnoxious older one, or well-meaning parents....

When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them. And the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) will help her....

Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem....

In Coraline's family's new flat are twenty-one windows and fourteen doors. Thirteen of the doors open and close. The fourteenth is locked...

In 1985 southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people…people like the boy, Salva Dut…caught in the middle....

Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility....

All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk....

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairytales....

Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do....

The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring....

Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain unrecovered. More preserves face destruction as the Society of the Evening Star relentlessly pursues new talismans....

Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside....

When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from somewhere; she wants to run to somewhere....

Join this lovable Mama and baby for a joyful day of fun and snuggles. Bestselling author Emma Straub has created irresistible rhyming prose that mothers will delight in listening to with their little ones again and again. A wonderful baby shower gift and just right as a bedtime listen, this sweet treat is a hug in audiobook form.

This gripping, accessible novel by celebrated Ukrainian Canadian author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch follows two sisters as they struggle to survive the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Since birth, Silke and her twin brother Janis have been separated. For a terrible prophecy, made to their parents by the mysterious Madame Petrova, predicted that the twins would one day be the cause of each other’s demise. So, Janis was sent away to be brought up among the mountains, while Silke remained in the family home . . . until now. Silke and Janis's parents have died, and their devious cousins have brought them back together to carry out the prophecy so they can inherit the family home. But the twins are determined not to let that happen—and so they decide to run away.

Der Waisenjunge Bo Vilhelm Olsson, der bei Pflegeeltern in liebloser Umgebung aufwächst und sich nach Verständnis und Geborgenheit sehnt, findet auf ...

When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae—delivery men—setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.

In Lenas Kinderzimmer geschehen komische Dinge. Erst reißt Carolin, ihre kleine Schwester, Seiten aus Lenas Lieblingsbüchern. Dann schleppt Papa einen Haufen Kisten in ihr Zimmer. Jetzt muss sie ihre Hausaufgaben auf dem Teppich machen, weil ein riesiger Kartonstapel vor dem Schreibtisch steht. Und dann verborgt Mama einfach Lenas Fußball, ohne Lena vorher um Erlaubnis zu fragen. Keiner scheint Lena ernst zu nehmen, wenn sie sich deswegen beschwert. Beim Fußballtraining fühlt sie sich so hilflos und schwach, dass sie im Tor fast keinen Ball hält.

Me and My Diamond introduces children (but wonderful for the whole family) to the concept of their own inner wisdom, represented by the Diamond. The story centres around two children Molly and Joe and their much-loved grandma Binny. When Binny comes to look after Molly and Joe while their parents take a trip, the children discover a map of the Diamond Field in her suitcase. As it turns out, this is no ordinary map, but the gateway to adventures and self-knowledge.

Taucht ein in die zauberhafte Weihnachtszeit mit Familie Vogel! Gemeinsam bauen sie ihren eigenen Weihnachtsmarkt, erleben spannende Abenteuer und herzerwärmende Momente. Von Emma, die sich im Menschen Gewimmel verliert, über einen lustigen Unfall auf der Schlittschuhbahn, bis hin zu einem magischen Besuch des Weihnachtsmanns und einer aufregenden Weihnachtsverlosung mit echten Nationalspielern – diese Geschichten bringen euch direkt in Festtagsstimmung!

"Where did Greggy come from?" invites readers on an enchanting adventure that unravels the mystery surrounding Greggy's origin. In this captivating tale, readers explore the extraordinary journey of an untraditional family, discovering the profound beauty of adoption along the way. This heartfelt story celebrates the power of love, acceptance, and the unique bonds that bind us together. Join Greggy and his family on a remarkable quest, where the true meaning of family is revealed, and where love knows no boundaries.

In der kleinen walisischen Stadt Manod am Fuße eines Schieferbergs ist alles grau: der Himmel, die Häuser, und es regnet jeden Tag. Für Dylan aber ist Manod der beste Ort der Welt - Mit der Autowerkstatt der Familie, einer kleinen Hühnerschar und einem Vater, der alles reparieren kann. Doch eines Tages bringt ein wahrhaft außergewöhnliches Ereignis Farbe in den grauen Ort: Die Kunstwerke der Londoner National Gallery werden vorübergehend in das stillgelegte Bergwerk ausgelagert!

Priscilla Daalman’s entire family are Hollow Warriors – legendary monster hunters charged with killing evil beasts from beyond our universe. In a desperate attempt to live up to that legacy, Priscilla does a ritual to enhance her powers … but it goes horribly wrong. Now, Priscilla must protect her loved ones – her heartbroken ex-girlfriend, her mysterious new boyfriend, even her fierce warrior family – from supernatural monsters, and also from herself. Because if her new power gets out, all hell will break loose … and Priscilla will risk losing everything.

In this delightful story, Tami and Dele are excited to visit their grandmother in the village for the very first time. They've heard so much about it and can't wait to see what it's like. When they arrive, they discover a peaceful and beautiful place, surrounded by nature. They enjoy the fresh, delicious food and the clean, natural environment. During their stay, they spend lots of time with their grandma, who lovingly teaches them about their Yoruba heritage, including the names of traditional foods and utensils.

Ein turbulentes und magisches Weihnachtsabenteuer nimmt seinen Lauf! Als der Weihnachtsmann plötzlich in Schwierigkeiten gerät, begleitet Julian die Rettungssanitäter Ben und Anna auf ihren aufregenden Einsätzen. Vom chaotischen Zwischenfall im Einkaufszentrum bis zur dramatischen Fahrt ins Krankenhaus wird klar: Der Weihnachtsmann braucht dringend Hilfe!

Ein turbulentes und magisches Weihnachtsabenteuer nimmt seinen Lauf! Als der Weihnachtsmann plötzlich in Schwierigkeiten gerät, begleitet Julian die Rettungssanitäter Ben und Anna auf ihren aufregenden Einsätzen. Vom chaotischen Zwischenfall im Einkaufszentrum bis zur dramatischen Fahrt ins Krankenhaus wird klar: Der Weihnachtsmann braucht dringend Hilfe!

Time to see who really runs the house! Kids run around the house, make pillow forts, eat sugary snacks, and play with their toys throughout the day without a care in the world! No matter what they’re being told and when, they’ll be sure to make each day an even bigger blast than the last! Who’s to say kids don’t run the house as well?