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Dreidels on the Brain

At last a great American Hanukkah story! This very funny, very touching novel of growing up Jewish has the makings of a holiday classic. One lousy miracle. Is that too much to ask? Evidently so for Joel, as he tries to survive Hannukah, 1971 in the suburbs of the suburbs of Los Angeles (or, as he calls it, “The Land of Shriveled Dreams”). That’s no small task when you’re a “seriously funny-looking” twelve-year-old magician who dreams of being his own superhero: Normalman. And Joel’s a long way from that as the only Jew at Bixby School, where his attempts to make himself disappear fail spectacularly. Home is no better, with a family that’s not just mortifyingly embarrassing but flat-out broke. That’s why Joel’s betting everything on these eight nights, to see whether it’s worth believing in God or miracles or anything at all. Armed with his favorite jokes, some choice Yiddish words, and a suitcase full of magic tricks, he’s scrambling to come to terms with the world he lives in—from hospitals to Houdini to the Holocaust—before the last of the candles burns out. No wonder his head is spinning: He’s got dreidels on the brain. And little does he know that what’s actually about to happen to him and his family this Hanukkah will be worse than he’d feared . . . And better than he could have imagined. From the Hardcover edition.

Joel Ben Izzy (Author), Joel Ben Izzy (Narrator)

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Dress Coded

In this debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion. Molly Frost is FED UP... Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top. Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit. Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F. Because it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips. Because girls' bodies are not a distraction. Because middle school is hard enough. And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what's right, and they're not backing down. • Four Starred Reviews • A Kids' Indie Next List Title

Carrie Firestone (Author), Andrea Emmes, Asia Mattu, Caitlin Kelly, Cassandra Morris, Courtney Lin, Kim Mai Guest, Krystel Roche, Sharinna Allan, Sophie Amoss, Tara Sands, Taylor Meskimen (Narrator)

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Drift House: The First Voyage

New York-based author and teacher Dale Peck was inspired to write this amazing story after the events of September 11, 2001. The three Oakenfeld children-Susan, Charles and Murray-are perplexed. Their parents aren't letting them turn on the television. Something strange is going on in the city, that's for sure. And now Mom and Dad are sending them off to Canada to stay with their Uncle Farley-who they've never even met!

Dale Peck (Author), Richard Poe (Narrator)

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Drinking Gourd

The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Will Tommy Fuller be able to hide the runaways from a search party -- or will the secret passengers be discovered and their hope for freedom destroyed?

F. N. Monjo, Fred Brenner (Author), Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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Drip, Drop

Rain, Rain Go Away It's raining, and Pip Squeak's roof is leaking. He tries to catch the water with pots, pans, cups, and cans -- he even tries using a shoe! But the drips and the drops just won't stop. What will Pip Squeak do?

Sarah Weeks (Author), Unknown (Narrator)

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Drita, My Homegirl

A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the friendships that help you get through it.Fleeing war-torn Kosovo, ten-year-old Drita and her family move to America with the dream of living a typical American life. But with this hope comes the struggle to adapt and fit in. How can Drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesn't speak any English? Meanwhile, Maxie and her group of fourth-grade friends are popular in their class, and make an effort to ignore Drita. So when their teacher puts Maxie and Drita together for a class project, things get off to a rocky start. But sometimes, when you least expect it, friendship can bloom and overcome even a vast cultural divide.

Jenny Lombard (Author), Carlotta Brentan, Jeanette Illidge (Narrator)

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Driven to Death

Darren Donaldson is staring out his bedroom window at 2 o'clock in the morning, panicked, looking down the street for any sign of his brother. His older brother, David, snuck out of the house at midnight, taking the car as usual, making Darren promise he wouldn't tell. He's been gone for three hours, the longest he's ever been gone. Something must have happened. Something dreadful. Wait! There's David now! The car is coming down the street. He's killed the engine, coasting toward the driveway. He's scrambling out of the car, pushing it from behind. He looks frantic, terrified! What's going on? He's signaling for help, looking over his shoulder as if. . . Headlights snap on at the end of the street as an engine roars to life. David is screaming! Something is chasing him. . . and it isn't stopping.

Barnes, Engle, Engle and Barnes (Author), Various Readers (Narrator)

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Drone Adventure: Children's Rhyming Book About Drone Safety Rules

Flying drones can be exciting and a lot of fun, and even young kids can do it – as long as they know the fundamental drone safety rules, like keeping away from airports, cars, roads, and people, or not flying at night. That’s why one dad decides to teach drone safety rules to his children, and the drone adventure begins! This book is perfect for: - Young kids who love to fly drones - Kids interested in new emerging technology  - Ideal for a bedtime story, the classroom or library - A gift to a young kid who is interested in drones - Parents who own drones and want to teach their kids drone rules - Families who love to fly drones as a family activity For kids aged 5 to 12 and an excellent resource for schools, teachers and parents. Drones flying, excited kids laughing, and the best family time ever! 'Drone Adventure' is a simple but effective book to help kids understand basic drone safety rules. Written by Chris Mather and published by Bendigo Aerial, a commercial drone operator on a mission to share their passion with young kids.

Chris Mather (Author), Jonny Unitus (Narrator)

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Drop

Carla has just moved to London and starts at yet another new school; she is desperate to fit in. Though she makes a couple of friends, she soon meets the charismatic, good-looking Finn and their whirlwind romance begins. Carla, an A student and gifted artist, lets her schoolwork slip as she enters Finn's world - a world of partying and drugs. Friends tells her that Finn is no good - even his brother, Isaac. But Isaac has an ulterior motive, doesn't he? Is either brother right for Carla?

Katie Everson (Author), Josie Dunn (Narrator)

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Drum, Chavi, Drum!/¡Toca, Chavi, Toca!

This English-Spanish tale is the inspiring story about a spirited young girl who was born to play the drums. Mayra L. Dole's plucky little musician will drum her way into the hearts of all young readers, who will add her to their list of favorite heroines.

Mayra Lazara Dole (Author), Lori Felipe-Barkin (Narrator)

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Drummer Boy

Mark and Tom's school was putting on the Drummer Boy for their Christmas program. Mark won the lead role over his best friend, Tom. During the performance Mark learns that Tom really wanted the part and had invited his whole family. Mark switches places with Tom and shows the true meaning of Christmas.

Marilyn Berry (Author), Peter Pan Ensemble (Narrator)

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Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie

Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life (well, almost): He plays drums in the All-Star Jazz Band, has a crush on the hottest girl in school (who doesn't know he's alive), frequently finds himself sitting across from his school counselor (who bribes him with candy), and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey (who is cuter than cute). Oh, Steven has parents, too (the kind that embarrass him). But when Jeffrey gets sick, Steven's world is turned upside down as he is forced to deal with his brother's illness, his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece, the band, overdue homework, girls, and of course, Dangerous Pie (yes, you have to listen to the book to find out what that is). In a debut that has won raves, Jordan Sonnenblick digs deep into the heart of a family in crisis with humor, hope, and impressive sensitivity.

Jordan Sonnenblick (Author), Joel Johnstone (Narrator)

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