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Before he wrote a masterpiece, he lived an adventure. Imagine taking to the skies in the 1920s, a time when aviation was in its infancy and every flight was a leap of faith. Long before Antoine de Saint-Exupery penned the beloved classic The Little Prince, he was a daring pioneer of the air. Alongside his closest friends, Jean Mermoz and Henri Guillaumet, he was tasked with forging new global mail routes. No distance was too vast, and no mountain peak was too dangerous. Their mission was clear: the mail must go through. As you read, you will soar alongside these courageous pilots as they navigate perilous weather and unforgiving landscapes. But their journey is not just about flying. Down on the ground, the world is shifting, torn apart by political unrest and the looming shadows of war. This is a soaring tale of exploration, profound friendship, and the real-life adventures that inspired an unforgettable writer to see the world through the eyes of a child.

In a place designed to destroy hope, one teenage girl risks everything to protect the magic of reading. Fourteen-year-old Dita Kraus has been taken from her home in Prague and thrust into the terrifying reality of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Surrounded by constant danger and unimaginable cruelty, she and her parents must find a way to survive the horrors of the Holocaust. But when a Jewish leader in the camp approaches Dita with a dangerous secret, she does not hesitate. She is asked to take charge of eight precious, forbidden books that prisoners have managed to smuggle past the armed guards. Agreeing to this task, Dita becomes the secret librarian of Auschwitz. As you follow her harrowing journey, you will discover an extraordinary true story of resilience. Hiding these volumes could cost Dita her life, but they provide a crucial beacon of light in the darkest chapter of human history. This powerful novel honors a real-life hero who proved that even in the bleakest moments, courage and imagination cannot be silenced.

Pepper Roux’s fourteenth birthday is a momentous, unforgettable occasion. Why? Because it is the exact day he is supposed to drop dead. Thanks to his aunt’s grim prophecy at his birth, everyone in his life—even his own parents—has been quietly waiting for him to expire. Even Pepper has resigned himself to his fate, though he would much rather prefer to keep living. But when he wakes up on his birthday and surprisingly finds himself still breathing, Pepper decides he isn't going to just sit around and wait for the end. He makes a daring choice: he runs away to sea to sidestep Fate entirely. Naive, trusting, and totally unprepared, Pepper sets a wild course through dangerous waters, constantly looking over his shoulder to outrun death. Along the way, he slips into a variety of hilarious personas, taking on new lives and inviting magnificent mayhem at every single turn. Filled with brilliant dark humor, daring escapades, and unforgettable characters, this riotous adventure proves that the best way to avoid your own death is to truly start living. Join Pepper on the run—if you can possibly keep up!

The nursery toy box is simply too small for a spunky wooden dog with a heart full of adventure. Poor Cecco longs to see the wide world, so he rallies his fellow toys for a daring treasure hunt. Joined by Bulka the woeful rag puppy, a cheerful Harlequin, the greedy Money-Pig, and an Easter Chicken, Cecco leads his spirited crew out into the great unknown. Their journey is packed with wild encounters, from dodging a flock of ducks and battling a fierce tribe of rats to dancing to a country fiddle with a friendly family of woodchucks. But the brave toys must stay on their guard, because Murrum the wicked black cat is always watching and knows all of the household secrets. This rollicking classic is filled with imaginative charm, unbreakable friendships, and thrilling toy-sized exploits.

You have already saved the world twice, but the life of a teenage spy allows no time for rest. Now, you face a threat more dangerous than anything you have encountered before. You must battle a desperate and grieving man who has lost everything he cares about and is harboring a massive grudge against the free world. Even worse, this rogue general has managed to get his hands on a live nuclear weapon. To see his country return to dominance, he will stop at nothing to trigger absolute devastation. For the first time, you will unite forces with the American CIA, plunging into an international mission that stretches your skills to the breaking point. You will face terrifying assassins on the sun-baked beaches of Miami and navigate the treacherous, barren ice fields of northernmost Russia. Rely on your wits, your training, and your gadgets to disarm this catastrophic threat before time runs out.

Everything you believed about your family is about to be violently shattered. For your entire life, you have been told you are the spitting image of the father you never knew. But when you discover that he may have been a ruthless assassin for the world's most powerful terrorist organization, Scorpia, your reality crumbles. Desperate for answers, you travel to Italy to confront the criminal syndicate directly. Instead of fighting them, you find yourself dangerously tempted to join their ranks and uncover the dark truth about your past. However, you soon learn of Scorpia's terrifying new plot, an operation known as Invisible Sword that is designed to slaughter thousands of innocent schoolchildren. You must tear yourself away from the seductive pull of your father's legacy and risk everything to prevent this massive catastrophe. Prepare for an intensely emotional, high-stakes thriller where you must decide exactly who you are going to be.

Lisette the bird and her good friend Bobbi the lizard have always been perfectly honest. But today, they are curious. They have never told a lie before, and they think it might be a fun experiment to try just once. Hoping for a little excitement, they tell their friend Popof that they are taking a grand trip to the mountains. The only problem is that Popof decides he wants to come along! Suddenly, their little fib becomes a big challenge. Since there are no mountains nearby, Lisette and Bobbi will have to use their imaginations to build one from scratch. You will love tagging along with these hilarious animal friends as a simple made up story turns into an unexpected day of creative play. It is a wonderful and funny adventure that explores the gentle difference between telling a tall tale and sharing a brilliant imagination with the people you care about.

Kirra has always lived inside a hidden world, protected within a dormant volcano and shaped by the stories her father tells to keep outsiders away. As a Storyteller-in-training, she is curious, bold, and eager to discover a tale of her own. But when Kirra ventures beyond the safety of her home, her choices lead her into danger and loss. Taken in by a tree-dwelling community, she becomes quiet and guarded, hiding what happened and clinging to safety. Then strangers known as the Takers return, and Kirra must decide whether she can face the past she has tried to escape. Rich with fantasy, nature, courage, and the power of storytelling, this middle grade novel is for readers who like emotional adventures set in imaginative worlds where one voice can matter.

Smurfette steps beyond the safety of the Smurf village and into the Forbidden Forest, determined to learn more about who she is and where she belongs. Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty come along, turning her search into a lively adventure filled with friendship, danger, and plenty of Smurfy humor. Based on Smurfs: The Lost Village, this 8x8 storybook follows the movie’s bright, fast-moving spirit while keeping the story simple for younger readers. At its center is Smurfette’s question about purpose: does she have to fit one label, or can she become something more? It is a colorful pick for children who enjoy fantasy worlds, movie tie-ins, and brave friends exploring together.

Discover the enchanting journey of a small, soft toy rabbit who arrives in a nursery on Christmas morning. At first, the other modern, mechanical toys look down on him, making him feel very ordinary. But the wise old Skin Horse shares a wonderful secret. Toys can become Real if they are truly loved by a child. When the rabbit becomes the favorite companion of a little Boy, they share countless beautiful adventures in the garden and the playroom. You will feel the warmth of their special bond as the rabbit begins to look worn and shabby, which is the exact magic needed to become Real. But when the Boy suddenly falls ill, the faithful rabbit faces his biggest challenge yet. This timeless and heartwarming story shows us the true meaning of loyalty, the power of imagination, and how the deepest kind of love changes us forever.