Family Chapter

Starke Heldin und gerissene Gegner: Pirschkunde, Jagdtechnik und Kampfkunst - bei ihrer Ausbildung auf den Inseln der bösen Tiere muss Lizard superviel lernen. Doch zum ersten Mal im Leben hat sie richtige Freunde und fühlt sich zu Hause. Hier ist sie auch sicher vor dem weißen Tiger Raj, der sich an ihr rächen will. Aber dann erhält sie einen Anruf aus New Orleans. Ihre Schwester Esmeralda sei in Gefahr und nur Lizard könne sie jetzt noch retten. Außer sich vor Angst um Esmeralda flieht Lizard heimlich in der Nacht und setzt damit alles aufs Spiel.

READERS' FAVORITE "FIVE STAR" RATED BOOK FOR KIDS! Give Up Video Games for 40 Days? Oh No! Sophie and Cole's parents want her to give up tattling and him to give up playing his video games for 40 days before Easter. The kids agree, or so their parents think...Soon after Lent begins, Cole starts sneaking to play his video games. Things get out of control and he comes to his sister for help. Should Sophie break her promise and tell on him? Here's what Goodreads reviewers say about Sophie Washington: The Gamer: "Adorable series, Sophie and her friends have lots of fun, very age appropriate." "...

Brothers and sisters help each other make snacks or cross the street. Early readers can explore ways to care for a sibling in this easily accessible text.

Josh Higgins and his sister, Maggie, have vowed not to use the alien gizmo that lets them visit other worlds. But when Josh's favorite writer comes to town, the temptation is too much. Along with famous author P. L. Cuthbertson, Josh and Maggie prepare to visit the land of Cuthbertson's books: Wyrd World. As soon as the crew arrives, some of Wyrd World's thuggish locals mistake P. L. for a wizard - and that's not a good thing. Josh and Maggie begin a rescue mission, sneaking through fortresses and dungeons.

When Frankie and his best friend, Drew, head back to the Middle Ages for one last trip with the Sonic Suitcase, they’re in for some strange surprises. What kind of knight rides a pig into battle? Who’s the mysterious stranger who turns up right when Frankie’s in serious trouble? And what could possibly make Drew want to stay in the Middle Ages forever?​ Only one thing is certain Frankie’s last time-travel adventure will be one to remember....

It’s summer break at Witch University, but Marnie and Dylan Piper have their broomsticks in high gear! Marnie has her hands full as a resident advisor - and is keeping an eye on her younger sister, Sophie, who has enrolled in the university’s junior sorcery school. Dylan’s working as a lab assistant to Professor La Biel, a powerful warlock who’s developing a youth serum. But when La Biel steals The Gift, an amulet that gives its wearer ultimate power over hearts and minds, will Marnie have the power to defeat the cunning warlock?

Billie just knows she's going to be teased to death about her boring, bald stepdad. But worse than that, with a posh new stepsister and a mum who hardly seems to notice her now, Billie doesn't feel she belongs in her own family any more. So she comes up with a great idea: The Parent Plan. All she needs is to get adopted into a new family - easy! Or not.

No sooner does Navy fighter-squadron skipper Commander Deke Mallory leave the service to be with his family than his world is shattered by the murder of his wife. And when he visits the Central American country of Costa Verde, his son is snatched by the ruling junta's goons. Mallory's loyalties are wrenched between duty, finding his son, and a deepening love affair.

Griffith, Graham, and Ruby's father passed away in the war. And now they must join their mother and their father's wartime traveling baseball team, The Travelin' Nine, on a a tour of America to raise money. No one will tell the kids why the team needs money so badly. Their only clue is a baseball with a hole the size of an acorn in it that their Uncle Owen gave to them the night of their father's funeral. When all three kids hold the ball, strange things begin to happen.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Luke and Lucy's parents threaten to sell their golden retriever, Pistachio, since they don't take care of her as they promised. As soon as their parents' car is out of sight, Luke, Lucy and Pistachio go into the garage. Luke begins painting big white letters on a piece of dark cardboard: Parents for Sale.

Howzat! Strawberries and cream! Hayfever! School's broken up and I've got the chance to be a celebrity at last! There's a film audition in my neighbourhood and I'm determined to get the main part even if it means having to kiss Mrs Muttley's warty hands to get dancing lessons. Mum wants to drag me off on a family caravan holiday with Granny, but that clapped-out old toilet on wheels won't come between me and super-stardom. Nor will the caravan. My big brother and sister want to ruin my chance of fame, but I've got friends in high places, and I'm not just talking about Mr E when he's on top of a skip.

At school she's called 'Wimpy Wendy', but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky, Grandpa's snake.

I gave Simon a little shove, but it was enough to start him moving, then he quickly picked up speed. Too quickly.

When baby bunny Letty discovers that her mummy is the real-life Easter Bunny, she follows her, secretly, through the forest as she hides her special deliveries. But seeing all the choccylicious Easter eggs is much too tempting. Letty nibbles one here and there...and soon, the eggs are gone! Will mummy have enough eggs left for Letty’s forest friends?

Brandon and his brother Riley want to surprise their mom on her birthday. They bake a cake and even make a piñata! They also make a mess. What will Brandon pick for his mom's present? Find out the many ways people celebrate their birthdays.

Remember When is a sweet recollection of my daughter's first years. It is meant to show her all the simple things that were memorable to me. Being a mother isn't always easy, and too often, we forget the little things. This audiobook will take us both back to a time when it was simpler. All we must do is just remember!

Marie-Douce s'envole pour Paris. Là-bas, elle entre d'un coup dans le monde des célébrités! C'est qu'après une poussée de croissance spectaculaire et les soins d'un styliste, elle est méconnaissable. Que faire lorsque les garçons s'intéressent à elle? Elle a peut-être l'apparence d'une jeune femme, mais, dans sa tête, elle est toujours aussi timide et maladroite! Et puis il y a le mystérieux Lucien qui la trouble tant!

Hugo has to choose who to stay with while his mum’s having a baby. Who will care for him and his dog Henry the best? Will it be Granny? Mrs Mariposa next door? Or Uncle Jack?

Luna-C is madness for music, for performing. Luna-C is two friends, one dream, one man. It's an obsession and a gift, a sacrifice and a celebration. Luna-C is the story of a band, and the people in it.