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Things are tense at home for Nicky and Kenny. Their mum's coming to visit, and it will be the first time they've seen her in years. When they head for a trek across the moors to take their minds off everything, a series of unforeseen circumstances leaves the brothers in a vulnerable and very dangerous position. There might even be a chance that this time not everyone will make it home alive ...

1935. Twelve-year-old Cato wants nothing more than to play baseball, perfect his pitch, and meet Mr. Satchel Paige–the best pitcher in Negro League baseball. But when he and his teammates "trespass" on their town's whites-only baseball field for a practice, the resulting racial outrage burns like a brushfire through the entire community, threatening Cato, his family, and every one of his friends. There's only one way this can end without violence: It has to be settled on the mound, between the white team and the Black. Winner takes all.

Thirteen-year-old Bran Joseph Lee has spent half his life building the Vale, an immersive, AI-generated, virtual-reality environment using technology created by his inventor parents. It's a lush fantasy world complete with a Blue Forest, a Castle, and adventures with his mushroom-obsessed Elf named Gnomly—a much better place to spend his days compared to his real life, where his parents have suffered through the failed launches of one invention after another.

Goddaughter to the Queen of England. Human rights activist. Librarian and author. Former slave . . . These ten inspiring children grew up in a time when slavery was still legal in most of the world and people who looked like them weren't expected to become important. But they did! To answer that, we'll have to go back in time and meet the ten aged ten, where their stories truly began . . .

Journey through the darkness of grief with young Kels as he navigates the sudden loss of his father. Rediscover the power of hope on the other side of sorrow and see the butterflies in the storm. Kels Lewis grapples with the sudden loss of his father, Jacob Lewis, an event that leaves him shattered and adrift in a sea of grief's turbulent waves. As he navigates through the profound pain of his father's absence, Kels finds himself engulfed by the weight of sorrow.

En 1492, en tiempos de la inquisición española, Benvenida y su familia son expulsados de España por ser judíos, y deben abandonar el reino o morir. Viajan por caminos y mares, asentándose eventualmente en Estambul. Casi cinco siglos más tarde, en 1923, poco después de terminada la guerra de independencia turca, el padre de Reina la deshereda por un pequeño acto de desobediencia. La envía en barco a vivir con su tía en Cuba, donde se casa en un matrimonio arreglado al cumplir quince años.

Journey into the world of eight unforgettable Shih Tzus—Cabby, Thelma, Louise, Princess, Bear, Jasmine, Lulu, and Pumpkin—who wagged, snuggled, and scampered their way into one family’s life and legacy. Through tender storytelling and endearing illustrations, Susan L. Kadera offers young listeners a meaningful glimpse into the joys of friendship, the comfort of connection, and the gentle ways pets help mend hearts.

Some friendships are deeper than wounds. Twelve-year-old Wren Harper hasn’t spoken a word in seventy-three days. Not since the morning she found her mother unresponsive in their Arizona apartment. Now she’s been sent to live with a grandmother she barely knows, in a rain-soaked orchard that feels more like a prison than a home. Grief hangs heavy in the air.

The life inside your body is tricky to see, but you can feel it. Life lets you run and laugh and play – like how the wind helps kites to fly across the sky and leaves to dance across the ground. But where does the wind go when it stops blowing? And where does life go when it leaves the body?

A heartwarming story about ice skating, best friends, and dealing with a bully. Siarra and her best friend Mia start their new ice skating lessons, hoping to win the chance to join an elite skating group. But they soon discover the journey will be even harder than expected. Besides mastering all the new skating techniques, Siarra faces a faster skater who bullies her, making her doubt her skills and affecting her progress. And because no one else notices the bullying, she has to make some hard choices.

Twelve-year-old Marcus Pennrider feels far from magical. He's trying his best to balance school, a part-time job, and looking after his little sister. On top of that, his aunt has moved in with them to be their new caretaker. But one day, Marcus discovers a secret magic flows through the streets of Grand Park―magic that can make money out of thin air, or control the weather―and everything seems to start changing for the better.

Imagine having a secret guide that predicts your body's changes before they happen—giving you time to prepare instead of panic. Are you a girl experiencing unexpected body changes that make you feel like you've lost control? The changes happening to your body right now aren't just normal—they're your unique opportunity to build confidence that will last a lifetime.

Nelson Mandela was known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people.

Ted, an anxious schoolteacher still grieving the loss of his grandfather, is roped into a silly adventure by the school principal to find a mythological object. As the whimsical journey unfolds, Ted confronts his anxiety and grief, discovering healing in the most unexpected ways. This heartfelt, imaginative story gently opens the door to conversations about mental health, grief, and healing, reminding readers of all ages that it’s OK to feel lost, but it’s also brave to keep going.

Peter and his friend Archie call upon faithful dog Willie to outsmart a gang of tough bullies who want Peter's motorcycle goggles.

This book was written for children ages 6 to 10—and for the grown-ups who love them. It’s a collection of true, gentle stories about young people who made a quiet but powerful difference through kindness, courage, love, and friendship. Whether it’s a child sharing a favorite toy with a family who lost everything, or a young sibling offering comfort in small, wordless ways, each story is based on real moments that reflect the quiet heroism found in everyday life.

In a small Hawaiian village, Nohea is the latest son in a long line of male ancestors with a horrible secret: he's half-human, half-shark. After his father—also cursed as a shark—kills someone who is surfing and subsequently disappears, Nohea is left isolated with only his mom as company. He knows he'll suffer the same fate one day, so he can't go to school or make any friends.

When twelve-year-old Eleanor Newton thinks she see her deceased grandmother, she misses her chance to speak with her one last time. Soon after, Ellie finds herself and her best friend Justin lost in the underworld. The pair are split up by the voices guiding their journey and Ellie arrives at Eventide House, a somewhat boarding school for children who have died. The Underworld is beautiful, but Ellie is plagued by the feeling that something isn’t right, leading her to search for a way back to her family in the world of the Living.

Abbiamo forse dimenticato che non esiste un solo modello di bellezza, ma che, al contrario, può assumere infinite forme diverse? Ci siamo sentiti tutti noi, almeno una volta, ‘’diversi’, provando quasi vergogna o timore. Kaya è una bambina molto coraggiosa, senza alcun dubbio diversa dai suoi coetanei: seppure così piccola, sa che la diversità è ricchezza. Grazie alla forza dell’amore e dell’amicizia, riuscirà a sradicare tutti i pregiudizi ingiustificati sul suo conto.

Inspiring Others is filled with stories of young people who saw a need for change and were inspired to BE the change. After finding something they are passionate about, they took action. From protecting endangered animals to collecting gifts for kids in hospitals, these kids will inspire you to make a difference too!