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What happens when the lone Jewish girl in a small Mississippi town challenges the rules of segregation in the hot summer of 1953? Inspired by the author’s childhood experiences in the Jim Crow South, Yasner’s coming-of-age debut novel is a moving, multi-layered, and meticulously-researched story of loneliness and loyalty, bullying and friendship, loss and courage.

Sammy Spider watches longingly as Josh Shapiro lights another candle and receives another brightly-colored dreidel each night of Hanukkah.

The story begins with one of Daddy and Noah's beloved father-daughter tea parties, as Daddy encourages young Noah to follow her dreams. Young listeners will delight to see the tea party transform into a fantastical adventure as Noah discovers that she wants to be a ship captain. But soon everything goes wrong.

After the mysterious disappearance of their parents, the Sanctus children are assigned to the Tradium Boarding School, where magic is studied but never truly practiced. Paul discovers a mystic book and his own magical gift which may save the school and his younger siblings' lives.

Forty feet underwater with a million dollars of gold in reach, Wally McDoogle only has to overcome: Sea monsters.... Hostile pirates.... A ghost ship.... And, of course, the world-famous McDoogle klutziness. Will he be able to avoid catastrophe and chaos? Probably not. Just as our hero goes for the gold, he finds himself on a wild ride atop a misguided torpedo and realizes the true cost of greed.

Experience the Advent through the eyes of 10 children who witnessed the glorious arrival of the promised one. Join Isaac, Salome, Sarah, Yanzu, and others in their journeys as they share their own fictional eyewitness accounts of the prophecies and events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Some of the characters may be fictional, but the truth they tell is very real! This audiobook is for children ages 8 and up. It is a companion to Little Did We Know, a collection of short stories written for teens and adults.

Join Mia as she learns to become brave by overcoming her fear of the dark in an uplifting story that encourages kids to remember that Jesus is with them so they can be brave and embrace his presence in their lives, no matter what they’re facing. A Bible verse is added at the end of the story for your devotion time with your child.

En un mundo como el actual, donde se ha mantenido latente un grave conflicto político, social y armado, la paz es una necesidad imperiosa; pero no se trata de una paz cualquiera, sino de una de carácter sobrenatural. De ahí la importancia de este libro: ofrece principios generales para encontrar una paz duradera. En este libro en particular encontraras grandes verdades, narradas por diferentes locutores de talla internacional. Embárcate en esta grandiosa experiencia en donde vislumbrarás verdades que cambiarán tu espíritu y tu alma para siempre.

Terra 1949 - Narnia 2555. Il ciclo di Narnia è arrivato alla sua conclusione e tutti i personaggi dei sei romanzi precedenti vengono alla ribalta per salutare, dall'aquila Alidifuoco all'unicorno Diamante. Ma i veri eroi di questo "gran finale" sono Tirian, ultimo discendente dei re di Narnia, Jill ed Eustachio, che devono smascherare un assurdo impostore. Le forze del bene e del male si preparano alla battaglia decisiva, ma alla fine è al "cuore delle cose" che tutti dovranno guardare.

No more ponies! Andi lives on a ranch in 1874 California. She wants a horse of her own more than anything. But Mother says Andi has to ride pokey old Coco. Andi is sure she's big enough for a horse - even if she's not so good at remembering to care for Coco. Can Andi show her family she's ready for her own horse? Or will she always be stuck riding a worn-out, hand-me-down pony?

Jenna, Livvy, Heather, and Manda strive for their best in their respective sports: gymnastics, figure skating, ice-dancing, and downhill skiing. Their ultimate goal: the Olympics. As each girl struggles with life's challenges and rejoices with each triumph, the encouragement of the other Girls Only club members and their faith in God give the girls the moral support needed to push their limits and learn important lessons. In this book, the spirit of competition has consumed Jenna; she's started making enemies. Her friends wonder if she'll ever come back to the Girls Only club.

The King of the Trees is an imaginative and inspirational tale that blends the allegorical richness of C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia with the creative depth and realism of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. What do an old wooden box, a jeweled pendant and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers have in common? Solving this riddle takes Rolin, son of Gannon, worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin.

Layla & Zayd Learn About Ramadan, by The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection, introduces Ramadan to your children in a fun and engaging Ramadan story about a brother and sister’s first Ramadan experience. Along the way, big sister Layla and curious little Zayd learn what Ramadan is about and why do Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan. The siblings decide to try fasting this year and the Ramadan story goes on from there. The purpose of this book is not only to introduce Ramadan to your kids but to get them excited and to look forward to Ramadan and fasting.

Rebekah Yoder has always been curious...or nosy depending on whom you ask. When a Yankee stranger moves into the house next door, she’s fascinated. Who is this strange old man who never waves or smiles? When Bekah sees him digging holes in his back yard, she’s sure there is a case to be solved. Unfortunately, when her cousin blabs the story to the whole school, rumors fly. Is he hiding something? Treasure? Victims? And worst of all, annoying Caleb Mullet is now determined to solve the mystery with her.

The Rise of the Wyrm Lord revisits favorite characters from The Door Within and opens with Aidan Thomas in trouble. Separated from his best friend by a thousand miles and unable to return to The Realm of Glimpses himself, Aidan needs a way to reach Robby with a message from King Eliam, the one true King. Enter Antoinette Reed, a bright but headstrong young woman who seems like the perfect person to reach King Eliam. When Aidan discovers that Antoinette has been called to enter The Realm, he solicits her help to find Robby's Glimpse before it is too late.

While BB tries to figure out a way across the river, the rest of the gang struggles to help their friend and to stay together. Between Bat Bird attacks and mysterious disappearances, they do their best to stick by each other. But will that be enough? Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other—and sometimes for their own lives!

There are times in life when we are faced with decisions having everlasting effects. Hunter is a high school student, forced to choose which path to take. Hitting his head during an LDS church basketball game, his memory is shaken. The results leave him scrambling to make sense of his relationships with his family, his friends, and the teachings harbored deep inside him. Hunter is left to choose between his best friend and his old life or to embrace his family and the feelings pushing against his past. And then there's Jessie. She won't give the old Hunter the time of day.

This is a story of a father and his teenage son and daughter solving a mystery deep in Burma. The mystery involves an unknown language and Christian faith. Join the adventure as they travel in Asia and discover amazing things in a remote valley in the jungle. The mother and another son join the adventure and share a wonderful experience, a solved mystery, and a joyful homecoming. Join this scientific and linguistic mystery hunt! Ages 10-14.

Join a father and daughter team as they explore the world using science to find the source of mysterious radio signals. This fast-paced technical adventure story takes you from oceans to mountains as Abby and her dad travel the world looking for scientific clues. They travel from Africa to India and Nepal and slowly make their way to the mountains of Chile. Join the fun! Ages 10-14.

BB's had his fun in Lardville, but he's more than ready to get back to his friends. Unfortunately, the Lost Canyon has other plans. The gang races against time to save each other from the canyon's tricks and traps, always remembering to never give in! Through it all, the boys learn lessons about life and about God. They never stop fighting for each other—and sometimes for their own lives!