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Tales Retold

Freedom's Eve

by Dawn Caldwell ...

Illustrated by Bryce Caldwell ...

Series series Tales Retold
Freedom's Eve is a historical fiction children's book that follows Layla, a little mouse living in an antique shop, who is magically transported back to a South Carolina plantation during the Civil War era by the spirit of Hawa, a young enslaved girl. Through Hawa's guidance, Layla witnesses the realities of slavery from New Year's Eve 1862 (when the Emancipation Proclamation took effect) through ... Read more

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Freedom's Eve is a historical fiction children's book that follows Layla, a little mouse living in an antique shop, who is magically transported back to a South Carolina plantation during the Civil War era by the spirit of Hawa, a young enslaved girl. Through Hawa's guidance, Layla witnesses the realities of slavery from New Year's Eve 1862 (when the Emancipation Proclamation took effect) through
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Tales Retold

A Time for Tea

by Dawn Caldwell ...

Illustrated by Bryce Caldwell ...

Tales Retold: A Time for Teaby Dawn Caldwell follows the enchanting journey of Layla, a small mouse living in an antique store named Tales Retold. Her world comes alive at night as she embarks on magical adventures by touching historic items. When Layla discovers a special tea cup with a famous owner, she is taken back in time by Joshua Wyeth, the youngest participant in the Boston Tea Party. ... Read more

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Tales Retold: A Time for Teaby Dawn Caldwell follows the enchanting journey of Layla, a small mouse living in an antique store named Tales Retold. Her world comes alive at night as she embarks on magical adventures by touching historic items. When Layla discovers a special tea cup with a famous owner, she is taken back in time by Joshua Wyeth, the youngest participant in the Boston Tea Party.
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Man From The South

by Roald Dahl ...

THE MAN FROM THE SOUTHIt was getting on toward six o'clock so I thought I'd buy myself a beer and go out and sit in a deck chair by the swimming pool and have a little evening sun.I went to the bar and got the beer and carried it outside and wandered down the garden toward the pool.It was a fine garden with lawns and beds of azaleas and tall coconut palms, and the wind was blowing s... ... Read more

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THE MAN FROM THE SOUTHIt was getting on toward six o'clock so I thought I'd buy myself a beer and go out and sit in a deck chair by the swimming pool and have a little evening sun.I went to the bar and got the beer and carried it outside and wandered down the garden toward the pool.It was a fine garden with lawns and beds of azaleas and tall coconut palms, and the wind was blowing s...
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Talking Turkeys

by Benjamin Zephaniah ...

A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children's poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the ... Read more

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A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children's poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the
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Can You Survive the 1865 Sultana Disaster?

by Eric Braun ...

Series series You Choose
The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You're cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors? Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive? ... Read more

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The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You're cruising on the Mississippi River when a massive explosion rips through the ship. Do you dive into the water to save yourself or stay onboard to help the survivors? Will you try to swim for shore or wait for help to arrive?
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The Three Princes of Serendip: New Tellings of Old Tales for Everyone

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by Rodaan Al Galidi ...

This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia, and Africa, but when award-winning writer and gatherer of tales Rodaan Al Galidi learned them in his homeland of Iraq, it was as Arabic folktales ... Read more

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This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia, and Africa, but when award-winning writer and gatherer of tales Rodaan Al Galidi learned them in his homeland of Iraq, it was as Arabic folktales
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Emancipation! A Skit About September 1862

15-Minute Books, #237

by Caitlind L. Alexander ...

Series Book 237 - 15-Minute Books
This short skit covers the events of September 22 - 28, 1962. On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south.The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and ... Read more

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This short skit covers the events of September 22 - 28, 1962. On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south.The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and
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14 Fun Facts About the Sphinx: A 15-Minute Book

15-Minute Books, #115

by Caitlind L. Alexander ...

Series Book 115 - 15-Minute Books
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognized statues in the entire world. It is also one of the largest, being almost as big as a football field! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall.Many mysteries still surround the sphinx. There are many things we don't know about its history and its purpose. How much do you ... Read more

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The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognized statues in the entire world. It is also one of the largest, being almost as big as a football field! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall.Many mysteries still surround the sphinx. There are many things we don't know about its history and its purpose. How much do you
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Calvert the Raven in The Battle of Baltimore

by J. Scott Fuqua ...

Series series Flying Through History
You think history is boring?Baltimore kid Daniel does—until a chance encounter with a magical talking raven named Calvert sends him flying back to 1814, where he finds his home city under siege by a British army on the verge of defeating the United States of America in the War of 1812.The beautifully illustrated pages of Calvert the Raven in the Battle of Baltimore, the first book of the Flying ... Read more

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You think history is boring?Baltimore kid Daniel does—until a chance encounter with a magical talking raven named Calvert sends him flying back to 1814, where he finds his home city under siege by a British army on the verge of defeating the United States of America in the War of 1812.The beautifully illustrated pages of Calvert the Raven in the Battle of Baltimore, the first book of the Flying
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My Last Skirt

The Story of Jennie Hodgers, Union Soldier

by Lynda Durrant ...

Jennie Hodgers dressed as a boy for the first time in order to help support her impoverished Irish family with a shepherd’s wages. Then her arrival in America confirmed her belief that the world offers better opportunities to young men than to young women. So Jennie maintained her outward identity as Albert Cashier, serving as a grocery clerk in Queens, New York; as a farmhand in Ohio; and as a ... Read more

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Jennie Hodgers dressed as a boy for the first time in order to help support her impoverished Irish family with a shepherd’s wages. Then her arrival in America confirmed her belief that the world offers better opportunities to young men than to young women. So Jennie maintained her outward identity as Albert Cashier, serving as a grocery clerk in Queens, New York; as a farmhand in Ohio; and as a
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The Magic Mango

by Ioan Balcosi, Amelia Bonea ...

One day, Tara and Arun discover an old newspaper in their grandmother's attic. They open it and embark on a historical adventure about a magic mango seed and a little boy who tried to telegraph it from India to London.'The Magic Mango' (English), written by Amelia Bonea, (© Amelia Bonea, 2018), illustrated by Ioan Balcosi, published under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and ... Read more

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One day, Tara and Arun discover an old newspaper in their grandmother's attic. They open it and embark on a historical adventure about a magic mango seed and a little boy who tried to telegraph it from India to London.'The Magic Mango' (English), written by Amelia Bonea, (© Amelia Bonea, 2018), illustrated by Ioan Balcosi, published under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and
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Little Explorers of the Emirates - Book 2

Little Explorers of the Emirates, #2

by Springwood Emedia ...

Series Book 2 - Little Explorers of the Emirates
Five magical adventures across deserts, seas, and cities of the UAE!Join a brave band of young adventurers as they journey through the wonder-filled landscapes of the United Arab Emirates!From the sparkling shores of Dubai Creek to the flower-filled paths of Miracle Garden, every page bursts with discovery, friendship, and heart. Follow Farah as she joins a flock of dancing flamingos, Layla as she ... Read more

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Five magical adventures across deserts, seas, and cities of the UAE!Join a brave band of young adventurers as they journey through the wonder-filled landscapes of the United Arab Emirates!From the sparkling shores of Dubai Creek to the flower-filled paths of Miracle Garden, every page bursts with discovery, friendship, and heart. Follow Farah as she joins a flock of dancing flamingos, Layla as she
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