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This program features multicast narration. "This audiobook, written by two experts in middle-grade fiction, is a perfect family listen."- AudioFile The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, introduce young listeners to a little free library guarded by a cat and...

In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow’s life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor’s wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she’s eager to unravel. She...

Magic has always been the undervalued sister of mainstream spirituality. It is hard to find a religious or spiritual movement that accepts that magic is a fundamental pillar of its philosophy. For thousands of years, magic and magic formulas have been considered dangerous by many religious elites. Many have tried to eliminate or adapt it, but these attempts have failed. Magic is, after all, a practice that predates any established religion. Unfortunately, thousands if not millions of books of magic formulas have been destroyed, but popular forces and beliefs have prevented them from ...

Book 8 of the international best-selling 8-Bit Warrior series that takes readers inside the journal of Runt, a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior! “A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box office, collecting a blockbuster $157 million in its opening...

Maeve Marvelous: The Middle School Witch! A Hilarious Middle Grade Fantasy Book! Maeve Marvelous thought moving to Snugglebrook to live above her grandpa's "Totally Normal" bakery and start middle school would be her biggest challenge. Then her birthday arrives, and suddenly, her life now involves: Magic powers that turn everything into a splash zone (swimming lessons not included) A talking cat named Mortimer who critiques her life choices. A lunch lady who sneezes fire when annoyed (cafeteria pizza day just got WAY more exciting)Plus, someone's stealing every shiny object in town, ...

No cap, Captain Cyber! Serena and Jason Murray never expected a tablet to suck Jason into a living world of moody apps, corrupted code, and homework that fights back. Now it’s up to both siblings, on both sides of the screen, to unlock the secrets of learning, identity, and what it means to help each other grow. Their only help? A sarcastic parrot, a surprisingly heroic cat, and a couple of Captain Cyber figurines that have mysteriously come to life. In this fast-paced, heartfelt series full of musical puzzles, flying letter grades, and glitchy sidekicks, learning isn’t something to ...

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. The town of Stone in the Glen used to be lovely, but it hasn’t been so in a very long...

Orphan-girl Hannah True battles strange happenings, suspicion, and angry villagers when her town believes it's under attack by witches. The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. From bestselling author Scott Peters and Salem Witch whiz Juliet Fry comes a gripping retelling of the Salem Witch Trials for modern young readers. On a stormy night, young orphan Hannah is terrified to see witches’ fingers tapping at her bedroom window. Are they real or just a trick of the moon? The next morning, her best friend says a witch's spirit attacked her in the dark. Hannah is ...

The thrilling third book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic... series Brystal Evergreen is running out of time. It’s been almost a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life. But she still hasn’t found a...

Serena and Jason Murray never expected a tablet to suck Jason into a living world of moody apps, corrupted code, and homework that fights back. Book II: Sounds of Smartness. Battery: 60% Jason is pulled into his tablet and dropped into the world, where rivers sing, numbers twist, and Master Homework waits with an army of endless assignments. To win, Jason must solve puzzles, climb waterfalls made of music, and help other kids who feel proud for being “bad at math.” Serena has her own challenge. She hates singing in front of anyone, but her brother needs her voice. If she cannot find it,...

Step into the world of Calvin and his loyal beagle, Pudge, where every creak of the floorboard could be a clue, and every shadow hides a laugh as well as a secret. When the old treehouse at the edge of town stirs at midnight, Calvin and Pudge are drawn into a whirlwind of riddles, enchanted artifacts, and mysteries that only courage, friendship, and a well-timed bark can solve. Every town has a treehouse. Not every town has one that whispers back. When Calvin hears strange creaks and giggles coming from the Midnight Treehouse, he and his beagle, Pudge, discover a hidden world of singing ...

From a New York Times bestselling author: our beloved heroine battles a new evil as a strange, frightening illness takes hold of Nevermoor in this captivating and heart-pounding tale. Morrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society...

A whisker-close fall from popularity. A magic that shrinks pride. A city that only heroes can navigate—on four paws. John Rensley was the undisputed King of the Hallways—varsity jacket, crowd-winning charm, and the kind of reputation that echoed louder than the morning bell. But when a dare goes too far and a quiet girl with a mysterious glimmer in her eyes pushes back, John wakes up to find the world… enormous. Literally. Now trapped in the body of a black cat and stuck on the streets of New York City, John has to earn back more than just his human form. With a sarcastic pigeon as ...

Another adventurous, historical, magical romance from the RITA-nominated author of eighteen award-winning romances She can read every mind . . . except his Gifted with faery blood, Cairenn is blessed and cursed with the ability to read minds, until a naked, half-dead Highland warrior washes up on the shore of her remote island. Challenged by the wall between them, Cairenn nurses him back to life as she tries to pierce his thoughts without succumbing to his charm. For only a fool would fall in love with a man whose world she cannot inhabit, and whose heart she cannot know.... "Lisa Ann Verge...

The Misfits must work together to fend off mysterious attacks in this magical finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris! Ridley Larsen is everything you want in a friend. She's tough as nails, she's fiercely...

After the long period of cultural decline known as the Dark Ages, Europe experienced a rebirth of scholarship, art, literature, philosophy, and science, and began to develop a vision of Western society that remains at the heart of Western civilization today.

“A delightful beginning to a promising series that’s sure to appeal to teen readers who feel like outsiders.” — Kirkus Reviews Winner of 14 literary awards — including double finalist in the 21st annual Best Book Awards! From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a spellbinding new adventure for teens and adults alike. Do You Believe in Magic? is Book 1 of the Dark Circles trilogy — an award-winning coming-of-age fantasy bursting with heart, humor, and high-stakes heroism. Perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Charlie is a 13-year-old ...

A young witch must pass a coming-of-age quest or risk losing her magic forever in this enchanting fantasy -- perfect for fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and Aru Shah and the End of Time. Sometimes all you need is a pinch of magic... Eva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch...

This delightfully grim tale follows Clare, the lonely, undying Usher of souls to the Afterlife, as an unexpected friendship turns his solitary life upside down and takes him on a heartwarming exploration of moving on. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton! Clare is...

The third magical book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris! Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills...