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Gordie wants to play firefly tag, just like the big kids.

In Communities of Hope we discover how a Nottingham foodbank became more than just a resource, it became a community of hope. Christian-led social action ministries make a huge contribution to society. But how do we develop new communities where Jesus is known and loved from these activities? Tracing the story of his own experience working with a foodbank that expanded in many directions, author Nigel Adams shares how Hope House in Nottingham offers such an inclusive welcome to all that it has grown into a community of hope.

There's just one rule on Sid's bus: no fuss. But then the children and animals climb on board and things get out of control!

Princesse Lila a tout pour être heureuse, enfin presque tout… Elle aimerait s’aventurer au-delà de la forêt, découvrir son pays et s’amuser avec des gens de son âge. Mais l’accès à la forêt lui est strictement interdit. Débrouillarde et ingénieuse, Princesse Lila entreprend la construction d’une tour d’observation. Ainsi débute une folle aventure : elle devient maître d’oeuvre d’un vaste chantier et, avec l’aide des domestiques et des employés du château, elle bâtit une tour qui dépasse la cime des arbres.

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet. She just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school so that she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything. But at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends - along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire - help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.

Young wombat Lola doesn’t quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola’s parents are captured - and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen! To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom!

Too Small Tola lives in an apartment with her clever sister, Moji; her big brother, Dapo; and Grandmommy, who is very bossy. In the first of three endearing new adventures, Tola is sized just right to wriggle under the bed and rescue Grandmommy’s prized possession when it goes missing. Her savvy and math skills save the day when Grandmommy gets sick, and when the family can’t afford new clothes, industrious Tola finds a way—with a little help from Grandmommy—to be just as fine as the three fine girls she so greatly admires.

Collin can't help himself. He has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father. When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met.

Based on the massively successful CW show, Riverdale, this prequel novel explores what the gang was doing before season one. Why did Jughead and Archie have a falling out? What did Veronica’s life look like in the Big Apple? And how long has Betty really been in love with Archie? Told from multiple points of view, your favorite characters tell their story their way.

When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island on the map. Unfortunately, they end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs, and perhaps an almighty sneeze.

Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great-Great-Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal - to fly - Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true.

A caveman's behavior is commonly crude, but follow these steps and you won't be so rude.

Without her mother, will Margarita find the strength to dance for the approaching Festival de Las Flores?

Jessica thinks Sarita is perfect with a capital P. She gets the best grades in the class, is the best at almost every sport, and everyone is always clustered around her. But one afternoon in the park Jessica learns that maybe nobody, and nobody's life, is perfect.

Jason helps his family prepare for hurricane Calvin. At first, he thinks his job to pick up coconuts is just because he's little and had to stay out of everybody's way. But then he learns how dangerous coconuts can be in a hurricane.

The director of the Cosgrove Elementary school play learned that directing a play is a great way to make enemies. Casting is not that easy, especially when there are Talented Terrors involved.

Craig's older sister, Riley, and her friend, Liz, teach Craig how to skate. With practice, he will be flying just like them!

Every few weeks, someone gets the silent treatment at CiCi's school. But when everyone starts to ignore Eric, CiCi is ready for a change.

When Mrs. Griswell asked the class to share their favorite hobby, Chris knew he would be in for a world of teasing.

Alex wants his brother Josh to play bugle in a patriotic ceremony at a school, but Alex's brother has Down syndrome. Will he be able to?