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In a Fairyland far away, lives a little fairy named Poppy. Read about her story as she dreams of friendship and magic wings like all the other little fairies in the land.

Tyler Hartmann had made mistakes, but today was the worst so far. The ship he was on with his mom had been caught in a storm and slammed against some rocks. Soaked by the pouring rain and confused by the darkness, Tyler and the other children had jumped into a lifeboat. It was what they'd been taught by the captain their first day on the ship. But the adults had all gotten on a separate lifeboat. When the two crafts hit the water and were battered by the waves, there had been no way to keep them together.

Arcadia was supposed to be Earth 2.0 - a haven for humanity while they fought desperately to save their dying homeworld. But nothing has turned out like Cassiopeia Foster had thought. Another race, the Alku, already occupies the planet in a parallel dimension called Paxon. They are willing to help Earth, but a powerful contingent plans to strip-mine the strangely powerful Starfire from the planet, which will collapse the Paxon side and kill all the Alku. A war has begun, and Cassi is caught in the middle.

Three lonely riverside dwellers - a boy, a firefly, and a cricket - are all trying to make sense of unexpected changes in their world. Each has a secret dream, but each finds himself trapped. Becoming friends brings them happiness and solidarity, but more changes are in store. Each character stands up to his greatest fear, and, in doing so, finds his greatest strength.

Bitty is a canary whose courage more than makes up for his diminutive size. Of course, as a miner bird who detects deadly gas leaks in a West Virginia coal mine during the Depression, he is used to facing danger. Tired of perilous working conditions, he escapes and hops a coal train to the state capital to seek help in improving the plights of miners and their canaries.

Do you wonder where courage and resilience are born? These capture the essence of heroes who are just ordinary individuals, embarking on the most extraordinary journeys of bravery and determination. "Unleash the Power Within" is a collection that celebrates the triumphs of spirit over adversity.

Life in lower Manhattan is normal for Molly, her dads, and younger sister. But on September 11, 2001, everything changes. Molly and her younger sister, Adeline, are at school when the first plane hits the World Trade Center. When the Twin Towers fall, the city is thrown into chaos. Papa, a pilot, is flying, Dad can't be reached, and Gran, an EMT with the New York Fire Department, is at Ground Zero. It's up to Molly to find her sister and navigate a city she no longer recognizes.

Professor Murray is conspiring with the evil Wardens, Kalo and Tera, to create chaos in the Overworld. The evil Wardens had grown powerful and faster with the help of Professor Murray, who has found a way to collect energy from lightning bolts using an Artifact from the Woodland Mansion. Professor Johansson and Beatriz’s invention was no match to the strength and speed that Kalo and Tera now possessed. Will Calvin and the rest of the gang find a way to capture the vile group before they become unstoppable?

Nora has been chosen since birth to join the Mothers, who rule the Convent in wisdom and love by gentling the poor souls born as males. Jude leaves home with his fiddle and a dream to see a real live girl. It is Nora's duty to capture any wild boys who trespass on Convent territory, but Jude is far more than a wild boy. He threatens to upend Nora's world. From their differences and desperation arises a passion that could shatter all that the Mothers have built.

Sailing around the world, alone and without stopping, is considered to be one the most difficult adventures on the planet. Years of planning, training, and work must go into such a voyage long before setting sail. In this children's book series, follow the true account of the entire adventure as it unfolds one ocean at a time.

Abigail Tripp dreams of adventures. Losing herself in the pages of books about far off places is the closest she's ever gotten. That is until a birthday gift from her grandparents includes tickets to Alaska. She's planned every detail and read every book she could to get ready for the journey. But would she be prepared for a real adventure? Lost in the wilderness with just other kids, her skills will be put to the test.

"What do you do when there's an earthquake?" asks Rakesh. Everyone in the Burman household has their own ideas, but when the tremors begin and things start to quake and crumble, they are all taken by surprise. Amidst the destruction, Rakesh's family stays strong. But will they survive the onslaught of yet another earthquake?

When a tsunami heads for the coast, Nick Chase and Jess Hardy have to run. They make it into the woods above the bay—only to see the sea flooding their whole neighborhood along the shore. Destroying everything.

When Nazi bombs begin to destroy Bess Walder’s hometown of East London, Bess convinces her parents to evacuate her and her younger brother, Louis, to Canada aboard the SS City of Benares. On the journey, she meets another evacuee, Beth Cummings. Bess and Beth have a lot in common—both strong and athletic, both named for Queen Elizabeth, both among the older kids on the ship, and both excited about life in Canada. On the fifth day at sea, everyone starts to relax, but trouble is right behind them. That night, a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the Benares.

Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! His cat is still missing, he’s an unintentional internet sensation, and right now the sharks are circling as he's stranded in a heart-stopping, skin-crawling, jaw-dropping, seriously shocking S.O.S situation with his unbelievably annoying arch-enemy! Monday was messy, Tuesday was an embarrassment, but now it’s...WEDNESDAY!

In "Jamjam's Enchanted Journey," a timid boy's summer camping trip takes a thrilling twist as he finds himself lost in a mesmerizing magical forest. Separated from his family, Jamjam must face his deepest fears with only his extraordinary sixth sense to guide him. Alongside the clever and brave Anna, he embarks on a heart-pounding quest to help a distressed bear, rescue a trapped wolf, and save bats from the clutches of an eerie abandoned retail park. As they navigate enchanting landscapes and formidable challenges, Jamjam discovers the true meaning of bravery, friendship, and compassion.

Lopside is a Barkonaut - a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet. When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship. Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts - and Barkonauts always complete their mission.

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding.

The warrior's principles never change...but what if they are flawed? The greatest warriors of the land disappeared without a trace. But were they missing, or merely hiding? Now one young warrior eager to prove himself ventures into the nether to earn his place. But will he come out on top, or will the nether change him in ways he never could have imagined? Disclaimer: This is not an official Minecraft book and is not authorized or owned by Mojang.

Twelve-year-old Fernando “Fin” joins his grandfather on a secret quest to find a long-lost treasure swept to sea. But when their first mission takes a near-deadly turn, leaving his abuelo weak and unable to speak, Fin’s left to navigate the hunt alone. Well, not exactly alone—his boring, totally unadventurous dad agrees to help out. With danger lurking at every turn, Fin dives into the mission in order to save Abuelo's life.