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On holiday in Loch Ness in Scotland, Craig hopes to capture the monster named Nessie, but his little sister, Linda, ruins his every chance. A glowing stone leads them to Nessie's secret grotto, which includes Viking pirates and a treacherous mermaid. Is it worth Craig's life to capture the Loch Ness Monster? The first tale in this exciting children's fantasy series.

Craig stole coins from a Viking Treasure Chest at the Bottom of Loch Ness The coins Craig stole from the Vikings were either blessed or cursed. They brought him back to Nessie’s lair. A rock concert with their favorite singer is about to perform at Urquhart Castle. But the sound waves from the wild music are causing chaos in Nessie's Grotto. What can Craig and Linda do to protect Nessie and her children? And still get to hear their favorite singer?

Once upon a time, in a land of magic, there lived a princess who did NOT want to marry. She wanted to have adventures like the knights, or rule a kingdom like her father. She didn't like sitting around in pretty dresses, eating daintily with fancy silverware, and speaking in a soft, ladylike voice. And those were the only things a queen, ever got to do. So she put on her overalls and sat under the table where she chatted with a rooster. A modern version of Rabbi Nachman's The Rooster Prince This is not your classic folktale princess.

A hidden curse. A thoughtful daredevil. Is this youngster’s accidental plunge into the fantastical about to unlock a wonderful surprise? Amy is eager for excitement. On the brink of turning twelve and discovering if she’s inherited her late dad’s magic, the hard-working girl can barely wait to take a trip to the cave where the truth will be revealed. But when she and her mom step past the entrance, a terrible rockslide traps them inside the mountain. Deciding to risk exploring the dark cavern, Amy is shocked to run into an invisible dragon who swears he protects every maiden he finds....

Craig and Linda's parents have taken them to Canada this summer -- far away from "that wicked monster Nessie." Luckily, a secret passageway connects Loch Ness in Scotland and Lake Memphrémagog in Quebec. The passageway is part of a crumbling stone maze. Nessie's daughter, the Princess Sheona, has become trapped in the maze. Craig and Linda pay their last visit to Nessie's Grotto Will frightened friend, 7-year-old Angus, and his giant sister Haining get along with Nessie?

Timmy, Beth and Arthur want to find the missing 200 year old Time Capsule. But it’s been moved from it’s official burying spot and the only clues to its new whereabouts are in code on a map in their 3rd grade teacher’s freezer. If they find it in time, they'll win $1000. If they don't, they may learn the town's deepest secret.

Timmy's Pet Rat Doesn't Want to be a Spy. But Nobody Else Can Sneak into the Mad Scientist's Home. Timmy and Grandma train their pet rat Hildegarde to discover who or what is causing earthquakes in Pillow, PA. They meet a mysterious German rat trainer, a crazy inventor, an FBI agent who specializes in aliens, and a cholocate-eating girl. They work hard to train the rat. They build spy equipment small enough for the rat. But when it's time to send her on her mission, does she have all the skills she'll need? Watch Hildegarde, the rat, do her best to save the day.

Xenia and the Magic Ants could have been ripped from this week's headlines. American sixth grader, Xenia Navarro lives with her Mexican mother, an undocumented resident, and her older brother Lucas in Pennsylvania. Her American father was killed while on duty in Iraq before marrying Xenia’s mother. Now their mother has been arrested and is about to be deported. Family drama becomes American politics, mixed with science fiction elements.

12-Year-Old Gwendolyn is a Dream-Shifter. She Becomes the Animals She Dreams About. When she wakes normally, she becomes human again. But just as she's leaping around as an elk, a fire alarm jars her awake. It's elk hunting season, and she doesn't know how to change back to a girl, or how to stay alive. But she still speaks English, and she still thinks like a girl. The thing she wants most is to attend journalism camp. The camp only admits humans. She goes to the magician for help. He gives her access to his magical library, and trains her to put on magic shows. He does have a book that ...

He knows what he saw under the waves. But how will he persuade his parents that mermaids are real? Jack’s head is full of wonders. But he has trouble convincing his grumpy grandma and protective parents that the magical things he sees could be true. So after he spots a mermaid on a birthday boat trip, the frustrated boy can’t understand why his mom and dad won’t believe him! Taken to a toy store to get his mind off the sighting, Jack is amazed to discover a backroom filled with imaginary creatures. And when the mysterious owner sprinkles fairy dust over everyone, he is delighted his ...

A magical audiobook collection where beloved fairy tale characters combine their enchanted worlds and dive into the thrilling realm of science and experiments. From Chicken Little to the Three Little Pigs and more, this collection is perfect for curious minds and fans of both fairy tales and scientific discovery. These timeless stories come to life with a fresh, educational twist, blending the magic of storytelling with the wonders of the natural world.

The three little pigs want to bake bread, but their windmill has no wind to grind the flour. Even though they built a wolf-proof house, the wolf won’t leave them alone. They’ve been trapped inside ever since and can’t get out to find a solution for the windmill. One day, they have a brilliant idea that might just solve both problems.

For that matter, is there really a witch? Something is tapping in the woods. Hansel and Gretel investigate. It's not a witch building a beautiful home. It's a woodpecker. They were in such a hurry to find the source of the sound, now they are lost.

Goldilocks, the curious explorer, is a homewrecker no more. She must learn to use six simple machines in order to leave the three bears' home better than she found it, but some tools are too big, and some tools are too small. Will Goldilocks ever be able to figure it out so she can go back home?

When Little Red returns to Grannie’s house, she senses things aren’t right. Little Red must use her newfound detective skills to determine if Grannie is who she says she is. When Red learns that Grannie really is in danger, Red comes up with a plan to help save the day - all with a little help from science.

The magic mirror shows Nobody is Fair. Snow White is sent to investigate. What she finds can change the kingdom forever.

When Chicken Little gets on the head, she thinks the sky is falling until she sees the acorn. With the help of her friend, Henny Penny, Chicken Little does experiments and learns about the power of gravity. On the way to tell the king of this new scientific discovery, they are captured by a sly fox and need to outsmart him before they become his dinner.

When Jacqueline trades the cow at the market for a few worthless beans, her mom tosses them out the window in a fit of anger. When Jacqueline discovers the beans are magic, she climbs the giant beanstalk and learns that her family is not the only one suffering from hunger. In an effort to help the family of giants not be hungry, Jacqueline learns the real magic of the beans, which not only helps them, but her own family as well.