Winter For Children

Thirteen-year-old Dirk has been the man of the house since his papa disappeared while fighting against the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance. When the Gestapo arrests Dirk's older sister, who is also a Resistance fighter, Dirk fears that he and his little sister, Anna, might be next. With only pockets full of food and his sister asleep in his arms, Dirk runs away to find his father. As Dirk leads Anna across the war-torn Netherlands, from farmyards to work camps, he must rely on his wits and his father's teaching to find his way.

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn’t missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun? This charming story will convince even the biggest winter grouch that winter can be magical if you have friends by your side.

Warum freuen sich die Erwachsenen nicht richtig, wenn es schneit? Das verstehen Mimi und Flo gar nicht, denn sie lieben Schnee! Man kann nämlich Schneemänner bauen und Schlitten fahren. Blöd nur, wenn der Schnee nicht hält und man die Schneemänner im Gefrierfach aufbewahren muss. Und auch Schlittenfahren ist nicht ganz so einfach, wenn weit und breit kein Hügel zu sehen ist. Ein Glück, dass Onkel Jussi einen Bauernhof hat ...

Tell and Wren flee Halfway only to face their village’s wrath in this second book in the middle grade fantasy series that’s Howl’s Moving Castle meets Christopher Paolini! Siblings Tell and Wren barely escaped the treacherous city of Halfway with their lives, two new friends, and an...

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 12 other inspiring Olympians.

Kai and Koa are ready for some “Friendly Island” fun — Moloka‘i. But when they hear whispers about a centuries-old fishpond that glows at night, their relaxing trip turns into a wild mystery. Is it haunted by ancient Hawaiian fishermen? Is it filled with glow-in-the-dark sea creatures? Or is someone up to sneaky business? With Captain Nibbles stashed in their backpack, the brothers dive into a puzzle that takes them from starlit beaches to ancient stone walls, and from secret underwater tunnels to a surprising showdown.

An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen brings his love of the sport to readers on a personal level in this intimate essay about the life of a litter of pups born to pull sleds across the snowy frontier - and the marvel he experiences as he watches them grow and learn.

Auf einmal ist es draußen ganz kalt geworden. Der Winter ist da! Bobo braucht neue Winterstiefel, damit er auf den gefrorenen Pfützen rutschen kann. Und dann gibt es im Winter so viele schöne Dinge zu tun. Bobo geht mit seiner Freundin Fatima Schlittschuhlaufen, er rodelt mit seinen Eltern in den Bergen, baut einen Schneemann und besucht einen richtigen Wintermarkt, auf dem es herrlich duftet. Und am Ende jeder Geschichte schläft Bobo natürlich wie immer zufrieden ein.

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers! Fetch the fox is on his own. Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense...

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

Whispers of Winter Magic is a heartwarming collection of winter stories that transport young listeners to a world where snowflakes dance, toys come alive, and every sip of hot chocolate is a sip of pure magic. Through poetic narratives, children embark on snowy adventures, discover the secrets of the North Pole, and experience the joy of winter's many wonders.

On a frozen Cornish moor, a 14-year-old girl lives in a trailer with her dad and little brother. Ennor's mother left years ago, when things started to go wrong - and gradually their world has fallen apart. Now her father's gravely ill, school has closed, and Ennor knows they're going to take her brother away if things don't pick up soon. Days before Christmas, when the wind is cold and her dad's health takes a turn for the worse, Ennor packs a blanket, a map, a saucepan and a gun into her rucksack, and sets off to find her mum and bring her home.

Katie knows better than to believe in happy endings. She learned there was no such thing after her mother died. In the postindustrial town of Riverside, Katie struggles to care for her distant father and his failing hotel. Her only comfort lies in the arms of her true love, Shay. Yet one evening, he disappears without a trace. Devastated, Katie jumps off a bridge in winter, expecting to meet death in the frozen water below. Instead, her fall transports her to a snowy netherworld, where trapped souls take on the form of animals and the only thing that matters is survival.

Katalina Winter was prepared for life to change when she turned eighteen - but she never expected to actually change. Learning that her birth parents were purebred wolf shifters is shocking enough. Now she's expected to take her place in their unfamiliar world. Caught between two warring packs, Katalina must learn fast. One pack, led by the father she has only just met, wants to control her - and the other one wants her dead.

She's the fire fae of legend. He's the warlock heir to the throne of winter. Maybrie Hawkins is the badass who dominates the Dark Court’s fight pits where fae and shifters battle for powers. The royals chant her name, like she's a goddess instead of a lowly entertainer. Like all Casters, Kai needs the shared powers of a fae to do more than basic magic on his own. The strongest bonds are forged via love, and it's time for him to find a match. His sights are set on her. She's not impressed.

As sixteen-year-old Aidan Donovan’s fractured family disintegrates around him, he searches for solace in a few bumps of Adderall, his father’s wet bar, and the attentions of his local priest, Father Greg—the only adult who actually listens to him. When Christmas hits, Aidan’s world collapses in a crisis of trust when he recognizes the darkness of Father Greg’s affections. Brendan Kiely’s unflinching and courageous debut novel exposes the damage from the secrets we keep and proves that in truth, there is power. And real love.

Joey Jordan loves gymnastics: the thrill of performing a backflip on the beam, the cheers of the audience when she sticks a landing. But even with all her talent and style, she's never quite made it to that gold medal stand. Now big changes shake up Joey's life in and out of the gym. Joey wants to break out some daring new beam and floor routines - but she'll have to defy her strict coach to do it. Her best friend, Alex, is thinking about quitting gymnastics for good. And an old friend named Tanner just moved back to town, and he's suddenly gotten very, very cute.

Oliver Winter has the January blues. His sister hates him, his parents are always at work, and his keen mind sees through every fairy tale he was ever told. But one night, a mysterious stranger taps at his bedroom window and blows his world apart. Recruited by Enzo, a top agent of the mysterious Order of St. Nicholas, Oliver solemnly promises to do good, all year round.

Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are still reeling from the revelation that they share more than just the roof over their heads. The media has pounced on their story and the girls are caught up in a flurry of talk-show appearances and newspaper interviews. They’ve put on a happy public face, but someone is leaking their true feelings to the press. While it seems like the world is watching their every move, at least they have each other. But with cotillion season right around the corner, Izzie and Mira have barely had time to process their newfound sisterhood.

When their parents sail the world without them, 12-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy are sent to the remote island of Papala, known as the "Bird Island." Great Uncle Tamhas becomes their guardian in a world as strange as the island itself. Tabitha is frustrated with the island's isolation and limited Wi-Fi, but Timothy is delighted to uncover the island’s natural secrets. The twins soon realise however, they are not the only newcomers to the island.