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One night when Liza went to bed, Patrick was her chubby, stubby, candy-grubbing and pancake-loving younger brother, who irritated and amused her both, and the next morning, when she woke up, he was not. In fact, he was quite, quite different. When Liza's brother, Patrick, changes overnight, Liza knows exactly what has happened: The spindlers have gotten to him and stolen his soul. She knows, too, that she is the only one who can save him. To rescue Patrick, Liza must go Below, armed with little more than her wits and a broom. There, she uncovers a vast world populated with talking rats, music-loving moles, greedy troglods, and overexcitable nids . . . as well as terrible dangers. But she will face her greatest challenge at the spindlers' nests, where she encounters the evil queen and must pass a series of deadly tests-or else her soul, too, will remain Below forever. From New York Times best-selling author Lauren Oliver comes a bewitching story about the reaches of loyalty, the meaning of love, and the enduring power of hope.

Lauren Oliver (Author), Simon Vance (Narrator)

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Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister

Philippa Fisher is just your average eleven-and-a-half-year-old girl - she's a bit shy and not the most popular girl at school. But all that changes one day when a new girl named Daisy arrives at school and reluctantly confesses that she is Philippa's very own fairy godsister. Unfortunately for Philippa, Daisy is one fairy who is not too fond of humans, and so she isn't pleased about having to help Philippa. In fact, she wants nothing more than to grant Philippa her three wishes quickly so that she can move on to a new assignment. However, things aren't that simple. Philippa and Daisy just can't seem to get along, and Philippa's wishes keep making her life worse rather than better. Will Philippa and Daisy be able to come together to solve the mess they've created before it's too late?

Liz Kessler (Author), Julia Whelan, Kate Reinders (Narrator)

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Betti on the High Wire

Ten-year-old Babo has grown up on an abandoned circus camp in a war-torn country. She sleeps in the old lion cage and takes care of the other parentless “leftover kids,” telling them fantastical stories about the old circus days and finding ways to make them laugh. They need her. So Babo is not one single bit happy when an American couple wants to adopt her and change her name to Betti. How will her real parents ever find her all the way in America? But soon crazy America is exactly where she is—with new parents and a little sister, weird food like snaky spooogetti, and all kinds of people speaking gobbledygook. Betti is determined to run away. She just has to find the perfect time . . . Heartbreaking and hilarious, Betti on the High Wire is a book about family, the meaning of home—and most of all, about one brave and imaginative (and completely unforgettable) little girl.

Lisa Railsback (Author), Rachel Gray (Narrator)

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You Don’t Know Me like That

She dishes celebrity dirt no one else dares. But now, Maya Morgan is about to get a taste of her own medicine. Gossip show Rumor Central has gone beyond Miami to national syndication, so now’s the time for Maya Morgan to really make her brand blow up. But things start to blow up in her face when a superfan takes over her online life, trashing her reputation and putting her gossip future at risk. Now Maya will need every down-and-dirty move—and a little help from her frenemies—to manage this disaster and save everything she’s dished so hard to get. “Sit up and pay attention—Maya Morgan will knock your socks off.”—Earl Sewell, author of The Keysha Diaries

ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Author), Danella Scalock (Narrator)

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Annie

It's a hard-knock life for America's favorite orphan! Everyone knows the story of the irrepressible Annie, who lives at Miss Hannigan's orphanage until she beats the odds and finds a new life with the benevolent and wealthy Daddy Warbucks. Annie has enchanted millions of readers from her original comic strip appearance to the hit Broadway musical. Now, with a Tony-nominated revival playing on Broadway, Puffin is reissuing this novelization of the classic story, with a new introduction by Tony and Emmy Award-winning author Thomas Meehan. This is an adaptation that delves even deeper into Annie's story, as she lives on the streets during the Great Depression, finds Sandy the dog, and encounters characters both familiar and new.

Thomas Meehan (Author), Annie Potts (Narrator)

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Half a World Away

From National Book Award and Newbery Medal winning author Cynthia Kadohata, 11 year old Jaden's adoptive parents are traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby. All Jaden sees is him being replaced. To him, he has only ever been an epic fail to his parents with his stealing, hoarding, fire lighting, aggressive running, and obsession with electricity. He knows his parents love him, but he feels...nothing. Not a thing when it comes to them. But when they get to the Baby House, they find that the infant they've agreed to adopt has already been adopted, and literally within minutes are faced with having to choose from six other babies. While his parents agonize, Jaden couldn't be less interested. More interesting are the toddlers. One, a little guy named Dimash, who, despite being three years old, can only utter a word or two, spies Jaden, and begins to barrel over to him every time he sees him. Jaden finds himself increasingly intrigued by and worried about Dimash. Dimash will soon age out of the orphanage, and then his life will be as hopeless as Jaden feels now. For the first time in his life, Jaden actually feels something that isn't pure blinding fury, and there's no way to control it, or its power.... From camels rooting through garbage like raccoons, to eagles being trained like hunting dogs, to streets that are more pothole than pavement, the detailing is finely wrought and authentic. Cynthia Kadohata once again finds that one small story that speaks volumes, and introduces us to a world sealed to most of us, a world we'll find ourselves returning to again and again in our minds, wondering, what if, what if?

Cynthia Kadohata (Author), Kirby Heyborne (Narrator)

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Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit

Amber Brown is in deep trouble. Lately, no matter what she does, it isn't enough. She straightens up her room - sort of. She does her homework - well, most of it. And she agrees to meet Max, her mother's new boyfriend - but she doesn't agree to like him. Now her mother is angry, her teacher wants all of her homework, and Max keeps trying to make her laugh. What's Amber to do? All she wants is a little extra credit. She really tries...But how will she succeed?

Paula Danziger (Author), Dana Lubotsky (Narrator)

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Dangerous Lies

A teen is forced to make a fresh start after witnessing a violent crime-but love and danger find her anyway in this novel from Becca Fitzpatrick, the New York Times bestselling author of the Hush, Hush saga.Stella Gordon's life is a lie. She does not belong in Thunder Basin, Nebraska. As the star witness in a murder trial against a drug dealer, Stella is now in the Witness Protection Program. The small town locals can never know who she really is. Not even Chet Falconer, the one boy who makes her want to reveal her true self. She knows that telling the truth will only bring violence to this safe haven. Despite how hard Stella tries to stay under the radar, danger is fast-approaching. Criminals have a way of getting rid of witnesses, and Stella may have made the one mistake that could lead the cold-blooded men hunting for her right to her doorstep.

Becca Fitzpatrick (Author), Madeleine Maby (Narrator)

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Not If I See You First

Everyone has secrets. Everyone is a secret. Parker Grant is a junior in high school who loves to run, has great friends, and isn't afraid to speak her mind--especially when it comes to how stupid some people can be around a blind person like her. The only topic to avoid is how Parker feels about the boy who broke her heart in eighth grade... who has just transferred to her school. And as long as she can keep giving herself gold stars for every day she hasn't cried since her dad's death three months ago, she'll be just fine. Right? Combining a fiercely engaging voice with true heart, debut author Eric Lindstrom's Not If I See You First sheds light on the metaphorical blind spots that are a part of life, whether you're visually impaired or not.

Eric Lindstrom (Author), Lauren Fortgang (Narrator)

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Unbecoming

Jenny Downham (Author), Jenny Downham (Narrator)

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Going Solo

The third novel in the New York Times bestselling Girl Online series by the award-winning YouTuber and blogger Zoe “Zoella” Sugg. Penny’s life is back to normal. As Penny starts the school year she’s ready to face the world—alone. Noah has gone off the radar after ending his world tour early, and no one, including Penny, knows where he is. So when she accepts Megan’s invitation to visit her performing arts school, it seems like an opportunity to make some new friends. Helping everyone else seems to be the right remedy—Elliot needs her friendship more than ever, and she meets Posey, who she can really help with her stage fright. But is charming Scottish boy Callum the right kind of distraction? And can Penny truly move on when Noah’s shadow seems to haunt her around every corner?

Zoe Sugg (Author), Hannah Tointon (Narrator)

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Violet and the Pearl of the Orient

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making... When a new family move in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them. Then her eccentric, but lovely neighbour, Dee Dee Derota, has a precious jewel stolen. Could the new family be to blame? Violet is on the case to uncover the truth...

Harriet Whitehorn (Author), Ashleigh Cheadle (Narrator)

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