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As did his father before him, Pierce Butler treats his plantation slaves like family. But massive gambling debts force him to sell 429 “family” members. When the auction begins, torrential rain falls - not stopping until the final slave is sold the next day. The ominous rainfall prompts these words: “This ain’t rain. This is God’s tears.” Based on the largest slave auction in U.S. history, this poignant montage is the fictionalized account of that 1859 Georgia tragedy.

My name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn't always make things happen, however much you want them to. Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally's stopped talking. A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears and now he's started following her everywhere. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them, or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her?

Eleven-year-old Wunder Ellis is a miracologist. In a journal he calls The Miraculous, he records stories of the inexplicable and the extraordinary. And he believes every single one. But then his newborn sister dies, at only eight days old. If that can happen, then miracles can’t exist. So Wunder gets rid of The Miraculous. He stops believing.

From the beloved author of the Mr. Terupt and Perfect Score series comes this stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best friend, and the dog that helps her forge new friendships and find happiness once again.

Middle-grade listeners will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries. Along the way, kids will learn about the trials and triumphs of the Black Americans who shaped our nation’s history.

A powerful biography of the dedicated activist, multitalented musician, and influential civil rights leader Coretta Scott King, with illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Cozbi A. Cabrera.

Carlotta can’t wait to wear her new dress on her first day of school. But when the moment finally arrives, she isn’t allowed to go. The year is 1957, and the people of Little Rock, Arkansas, don’t want Black students attending an all-white school and will do whatever it takes to keep them out. As hate and danger escalate, will Carlotta and her Black classmates, known as the Little Rock Nine, have the strength and perseverance to keep dreaming of a better world?

Amari and the Night Brothers #4 has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

A whisper can travel faster than the truth—and when a mysterious series of messages spreads fear through the forest, even the closest of friends begin to doubt one another. Inspector Snuffles is back in this heartwarming and thoughtful sequel, where kindness, courage, and clever detective work come together to solve a mystery that tests the strength of community.

This is a true story as it happened at Grandpas graveside. It shows how JT learned to cope with his Grandpa's death and that there is Hope in Jesus, that we can see our loved ones again, just like JT. KAY THOMSON creció en Nueva Jersey, donde su padre era pastor de la Primera iglesia Metodista Unida en Barrington.

Some days Ping-Ping feels like she just can’t win. She was born in the US, so it’s frustrating when people are surprised by how American she is, but her Chinese relatives feel she’s not Chinese enough. But the things bugging her the most lately are her classmate Lee Beaumont, who has taken to calling her “French Fry” because of the tofu sticks she eats at lunch, and the possibility that her family will have to relocate to Kenya for her father’s UN job.

From the three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winning author of The Skin I'm In comes a poignant story about a southern girl far from home at an elite girls boarding school in the north, who must find the courage to be herself and to dream of a brighter future, set against the backdrop of the great migration in South Philly.

"La gallina castellana, está a punto de estallar, pues su hija, en el colegio, "caca" dijo al deletrear". Escrito por Paulina Jara Straussmann, autora de más de una veintena de títulos publicados en diversas editoriales e ilustrado por la reconocida artista catalana Mercè Galí. Prohibido decir caca es un libro que aborda no solo la diferencia, sino también la discriminación al no ajustarse a la norma establecida por los cánones de la sociedad. ¿Podrá la protagonista de esta historia adaptarse y cumplir con lo que se espera de ella?

Representing families of all backgrounds, I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight shows children that they can still have adventures, both magical and mundane, with loved ones who have passed on—whether meeting amazing creatures in wild and far off places or simply sharing secrets together and telling each other stories.

The crucial skills taught in this book will help children to protect their bodies from inappropriate touch. Children will be empowered to say in a strong and clear voice, “This is my body! What I say goes!”

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK Melcul Fulger devine profesor și le explică puilor de ce e Pământul în pericol, iar curcanul Gelu, acum elev, îi învață să lupte împotriva bullyingului. Pe lângă deja iubiții Buhu-Pădurii, corbul Tor, Bosu' Lăcustă sau puiul de cioară Zăpadă, veți întâlni personaje noi, precum puiuța de urs polar Hope și Magnificul vultur Magnus. Iar Țup... Țup își va transforma visul în realitate. Ea va descoperi că nu are nevoie de aripi pentru a putea zbura și vă va reaminti că imposibil e doar un cuvânt.

In Ben, part of the Little Life Skills 9-book children’s series, join Steven on an unforgettable journey of friendship, love, and the power of creating lasting memories. When Steven meets his newfound friend, Ben, he learns to embrace the simple joys of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones. Together, they share incredible adventures that leave a lasting impact, teaching Steven a heartfelt lesson about the value of love and connection.

Stitch and his friend Henry Oaf were brought to life by the genius Professor Hardacre. But when his wicked nephew takes over the laboratory, they soon discover that the new professor's sights are set on Henry as his next experiment. Can Stitch and Henry escape his clutches and make their way in a world they were never built for—and that may only ever see them as monsters?

After years of flying B-52 bombers in the United States Air Force, David Harris applied to be a pilot for commercial airliners, an opportunity no other African American before him—not even the famed Tuskegee Airmen—had ever been afforded. After receiving rejection after rejection, he finally signed on with American Airlines in 1964. But this success was just the beginning of another uphill battle for equal treatment.

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