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Koko is a young boy gifted a magical flute from a woodpecker. He discovers the power of music to heal the heart and transform sadness into gratitude.Renee Marcia Cashman enjoys living in the bushland of Far North Queensland, Australia. Renee is a musician, recording artist and sound healer, sharing the power of music since the year 2000. Most days, she plays her Native American flute in the garden. The Native American flute and the story about Koko...
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Mara y Owen son los gemelos más cercanos del mundo. Así que cuando él es acusado de violación, ella no sabe qué pensar. ¿Puede su hermano ser culpable de algo tan atroz? Dividida entre el amor por su familia y su sentido de la justicia, Mara deberá hacerle frente a un trauma del pasado que le impide ser libre y ser fuerte para enfrentar la realidad de su presente.
Con sensibilidad y franqueza, esta novela encara el abuso sexual, la culpa que...
63) Ally Gator
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When an adopted alligator realizes she does not look like her parents, she embarks on an adventure to find a sense of belonging. Ally Gator learns that sometimes where you come from isn't where you belong, and that love is ultimately what defines a family. About the Author Ann Blanchard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised her whole life in lower St. Bernard Parish, LA. She attended school in St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina. Blanchard...
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Will Morgan and his friends be able to return to Heat Lake?
After helping the humans accomplish their mission, Chief Derek promised the Striders he will build them a lava tunnel that will cross through Doom Mountain and reach Heat Lake.
The tunnel construction started smoothly and right on track until the builders hit a mysterious block that could not be removed. Worse, it is said to be radioactive as the builders who touched it have fallen...
65) The Big Dream
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Alex, like most children in her class is obsessed with football and one day wishes to follow in the footsteps of her heroes. A once in a lifetime opportunity comes to her school team and they couldn't be more excited. Training hard and dedication help Alex impress her team mates, with the full support of her loving family quickly fits in on the team. The highs and lows of this team will grip you, and their ability to play on till the last kick are...
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What do a pirate who likes to play knucklebones, and a shopkeeper who's frightened of witches, have in common?
Not much.
But if you throw in a one-legged seagull, a freckly shop assistant, and some real witches as well, you've got the ingredients for a funny, unexpected story – and a surprisingly happy ending for everyone.
Well, almost everyone.
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Full of love, humour and heartbreak, this beautifully crafted YA novella from the multi-award-winning author of Ketchup Clouds and My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece is a compassionate and distinctive tale of modern family life and its issues. Dads leave home all the time. It's not that unusual, really. Leon's dad walked out. So did Mo's. But Archie's? Well, that's a different story – a story that Archie must keep secret at all cost. Archie knows...
68) What Is It?
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This beautifully illustrated two-in-one learn-to-read book with its carefully designed format has been adapted to introduce the basic learning skill required to establish a solid foundation in the young readers' journey to become fluent readers.
This specially adapted two-in-one format is structured to engage, encourage, and stimulate the reader.
The first part of the book is the story in a sequence of illustrations only, where the reader will...
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So einen Piratenjungen wie Schönfried trifft man sicher sehr selten. Er darf sich nicht schmutzig machen, muss immer freundlich sein, darf niemals schimpfen…. Sein Lebenist sehr anstrengend!
Doch eines Tages ändert sich das sehr schnell. Als er seinen Lieblingsplatz aufsucht, um alleine zu sein, hört er plötzlich ein eigenartiges Geräusch – es klingt fast wie dasSchmatzen eines wilden Tiers beim Fressen…
Neugierig schleicht Schönfried...
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About the Book Morag, a little terrier, and Willow, a large, retired racing greyhound, are two dogs that live together but have very different backgrounds. As they talk and grow closer as friends, they learn how humans live along with some life lessons. About the Author Douglas M. Gebbie is a medical graduate of Glasgow University who is now retired. As a physician, he served two years in the Royal Navy before starting his professional career as a...
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With this recent turn of events, D'zort has become the new Original Dragon after D'tort went missing for over 10 days. In order to take over the role of The One, D'zort had to undergo a special ritual, which would turn him into a Nether Dragon again and grant him special powers exclusive to the Original Dragon.
However, the ritual fails and D'zort is tasked with a new mission. He must find out what exactly happened to D'tort and locate his whereabouts!...
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Treachery, adventure and dreams of freedom triumph in this stunningly evocative historical adventure, inspired by a stunning real-life story, and brought to a modern teen audience by a Carnegie Medal-winning author. It's 1848 in the Deep South of America. Rosa is a slave but her owner is also her father and her fair skin means she can 'pass for white'. With the help of her husband Benjamin, she disguises herself as a young southern gentleman – and...
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The Patient Seagull is a fun and uplifting story of a little gull who wants to see a world where they are not the enemy, shooed away and disliked by most people.
He watches on as seagulls steal picnics and upset children.
Seeing the summer madness from above he wonders if people and seagulls could ever find peace with each other.
Will taking inspiration from an unlikely source work? Will the other seagulls even give it a try?
75) Jeffie's Star
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About the Book With the crisis of the Creek Fire of California as a backdrop, young pine tree Jeffie learns to grow into a valuable member of his forest. Though he starts the story crabby and selfish, Jeffie learns to put aside his own needs and think of others, leading his forest friends to safety and thereby earning a great reward for his bravery and courage. Jeffie's Star teaches children to always try to do their best, even in the face of adversity....
76) The big debate
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Words provide beautiful stories originated in facts with their many versions. Facts generate debates that generate a new version. There are winners and losers.
The winner exposes a coherent, systematic, linear logical reasoning - an unquestioning mind.
However, this ultimate truth is so ephemeral that it will remain until the next debate.
The wise man prefers the silence – he does not need to debate because he knows. And the ignorant also prefers...
77) The Wych Elm
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One autumn morning, Dulcie sets off to explore Whortleberry Wood, keen to embark on a nature trail. As she traverses the winding path, she finds herself irresistibly drawn deep into the heart of the mysterious wood. Here, she stumbles upon a realm filled with enchantment and magic, a world inhabited by pixies, elves, and their wondrous woodland Queen.
The pixies befriend Dulcie, inviting her to witness their captivating pageant. She watches, enthralled,...
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The future of two worlds lies in the hands of four teenagers.Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, has seen a great evil decimate much of his beautiful world. With a dwindling army and an epic threat, Thomas is forced to supplement his army with newùyoungùrecruits. From thousands, four will be chosen to lead a special mission.But these four have been assigned a higher task that even Thomas doesnÆt know about. They must find the...
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Who hasn't looked in the mirror and not liked what they saw?
The author, Thomasina Farrell, has a particular passion for disability and mental health work and has recognized the nearly universal nature of a lack of self-worth.
It is the aim of this book to heighten people's ability to recover and thrive if they open themselves to access assistance.
The story is enhanced by Malcolm Richards' brilliant, emotive illustrations and the book can be enjoyed...
80) Doom Mountain
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Have you ever seen a Strider before?
Hey! My name is Morgan and I have decided to start writing a diary about my life. Striders are the masters and rulers of the Nether, and the bravest creatures in the crimson world. Well... maybe not really, but we are definitely proud to belong in the Nether.
The life of a Strider is quite peaceful, and there isn't really much going on when you live on a landlocked lava lake. But things turned upside down...
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