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Judy Moody & Stink: The Big Bad Blackout

Hold on to your umbrella and stock up on marshmallows — Elmer is coming to town! Hurricane Elmer, that is. Whoooo! Judy and Stink and the whole Moody family hunker down with beans and batteries, ready to wait out the storm. Along with massive rain and strong winds, Elmer throws down ghosts, squirrels, and aliens. Spooky! Just when things couldn’t possibly get any freakier — flicker, flicker, gulp! — the lights go O-U-T out. The Moodys are smack-dab in the middle of a big bad blackout!

Megan McDonald (Author), Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator)

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Judge, Jury, Executioner

Disillusioned with a dystopian society a young teenager takes the law into his own hands to avenge his soulmate. But at what price? When Nathan loses Anna — his vibrant, bursting-with-life soulmate, the one girl who completes him — to depression and despair following a vicious rape, he vows revenge against the trio of scumbags involved. Rather than waiting for a justice system he doesn’t believe in to act, he becomes Judge, Jury, Executioner. He hunts down the rapist and those who aided and abetted him hoping this will bring the Anna of old back to him. Instead, much to Nathan’s shock and pain, it has the opposite effect, driving her even further towards a dangerous precipice. Will true love be enough to set things right? One thing’s for sure: no matter what happens, true love is forever. Mitchell P. Jones presents the reader with Nathan’s cold, clear-eyed view of the world and all its faults, a place that hardly has room for love. But, in this world, it is love in the end that rises above all else, turning the coal of daily life into a sparkling diamond.

Mitchell P. Jones (Author), Morgan (Narrator)

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Jude Banks, Superhero

New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood pens a poignant story of grief and resilience, perfect for readers of The Thing About Jellyfish. 'A testament to the power of human connection." -Jack Cheng, award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos Katie was Jude's favorite person in the world. And not many brothers say that about their sister and mean it. But to Jude, Katie was everything--the person who made him learn how to say 'I love you' in every language, who performed dramatic readings of Romeo and Juliet, who obsessed over every item on the diner menu looking for the most authentic diner meal. The one who called him 'Jude Banks, Superhero,' because to her, Jude was the best. She was also the person who died. Out of nowhere, and without a goodbye. And Jude believes he was the one who killed her. Now, twelve-year-old Jude must figure out what life looks like without his favorite person. With Mom checked out, and Dad just trying to do his best, Jude enters a world of grief youth groups and dropped-off lasagnas. It's only when he meets a girl named Clementine, who also lost a sibling, that he begins to imagine a world where maybe things might be okay. But Clementine is also feeling a terrible guilt, and even though Katie called Jude a 'superhero,' he isn't sure he can save her. In her signature prose, Hood crafts an extraordinary story of grief and resilience, asking the important question: How does a family begin to heal? Praise for Jude Banks, Superhero: 'Hood is brilliant at showing the ordinary moments of a family's heartbreak… There are many readers who are navigating guilt and sorrow right now - for them, this book is a must. And for those lucky enough to take the journey only in their imaginations, this is a story of resilience in the face of devastating pain."-New York Times Book Review 'A tender story of grief and joy... a remarkable read.'-School Library Connection (Starred Review) 'Hood's careful gardening of emotions makes this a striking read... Fans of Ali Benjamin's The Thing about Jellyfish will appreciate Jude's search for meaning and reason as he learns to live around the hole his sister has left.'-Booklist (Starred Review) "Ann Hood tells Jude's story of grief without coating it in too much sugar; it's real, and therein lies its power. Jude Banks is a mirror for anyone who's experienced loss, and a testament to the power of human connection."-Jack Cheng, award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos 'Jude Banks is warm and inviting, even as it balances the difficult topics of loss and healing-a powerful and compelling story for anyone who has known loss.'-Rex Ogle, award winning author of Free Lunch

Ann Hood (Author), Christopher Gebauer (Narrator)

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Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream

Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. But how do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work-and an unlikely horse named Jubilee! After years of training together and creating a new way of communicating, Lis and Jubilee danced into the competition ring-and eventually all the way to the Olympics. Lis Hartel was the first woman with a disability ever to win an Olympic medal and the first woman to stand equally beside men on the Olympic winners' podium in any sport.

Kt Johnston (Author), Piper Goodeve (Narrator)

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Juana and Lucas

Meet Juana. Juana loves many things: drawing, eating Brussels sprouts, and living in Bogotá, Colombia. Most of all, she loves her dog, Lucas, the best amigo ever. She does not love her itchy school uniform, math problems, or dance class. Above all, Juana does NOT love learning "the English." All the THs of that pesky language tickle her tongue, and many of the words make very little sense to her. If read and read are written the exact same way, why are they pronounced differently? Then Juana's grandfather tells her about something fantástico he has planned, and Juana now has all the encouragement she needs to work muy hard at becoming a fountain of the English! Hilarious, energetic, and utterly relatable, Juana will win over los corazones-the hearts-of readers everywhere in her first adventure, presented by namesake Juana Medina.

Juana Medina (Author), Almarie Guerra (Narrator)

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Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas

When her mami meets someone new, Juana worries that everything will change in a humorous, heartwarming follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award–winning Juana & Lucas. Juana’s life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can’t help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change — like how much Mami loves her. Based on author-illustrator Juana Medina’s own childhood in Colombia, this joyful series is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Juana Medina (Author), Almarie Guerra (Narrator)

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Juan y el teatro de la lluvia

Juan perdió a su mamá cuando era muy pequeño, pero no está solo. Desde que su mamá murió, lo cuida la señora Benedicta y su padre se esfuerza todo lo posible por que a Juan no le falte de nada y esté feliz. Un día, el papá de Juan tiene una idea genial, ¡llevarse a Juan de gira con su teatro ambulante! Luisa Villar nos ofrece con este cuento infantil una maravillosa y tierna historia sobre la pérdida y la búsqueda de la felicidad. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. - Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.

Luisa Villar Liébana (Author), Estela Benita (Narrator)

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Joyful Relationship: Steps To Happy Relationship

Richard A. Watson (Author), Richard A. Watson (Narrator)

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Joyce of Westerfloyce: The Story of the Tiny Little Girl with the Tiny Little Voice (Sound Effects S

Includes over 80 sound effects! A Perfect Little Girl with a Perfect Little Secret... What would you do if everyone thought you were perfect, but you had a terrible secret? That’s just the beginning of the adventure in Joyce of Westerfloyce, The Story of the Tiny Little Girl with the Tiny Little Voice. Children and adults alike will be instantly engaged by the delightful text which tells the humorous tale of Joyce, a flawless little girl whose seemingly perfect existence is about to be shattered by the terrible secret she keeps - she has the biggest, loudest, and most explosive burp in the whole world! How the truth comes out and the resulting consequences propel the story forward and secure a spot for Joyce as a heroine that children will love and remember for years to come as Joyce is forced to confront the same dilemma that faces all children at one time or another. Will people still like her once they know the real Joyce? The story appeals to both male and female readers. Girls love the fact that the story features a female heroine right from the beginning. As soon as boys find out that the heroine has an amazing burping ability, they are equally enthralled. Makes an excellent bedtime story that kids will want to hear over and over. This Sound Effects Special Edition includes over 80 exciting sound effects for an enhanced audiobook listening experience.

Matthew W. Grant (Author), Jeannie Lin (Narrator)

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Joyce of Westerfloyce: The Story of the Tiny Little Girl with the Tiny Little Voice

A Perfect Little Girl with a Perfect Little Secret... What would you do if everyone thought you were perfect, but you had a terrible secret? That’s just the beginning of the adventure in Joyce of Westerfloyce, The Story of the Tiny Little Girl with the Tiny Little Voice. Children and adults alike will be instantly engaged by the delightful text which tells the humorous tale of Joyce, a flawless little girl whose seemingly perfect existence is about to be shattered by the terrible secret she keeps - she has the biggest, loudest, and most explosive burp in the whole world! How the truth comes out and the resulting consequences propel the story forward and secure a spot for Joyce as a heroine that children will love and remember for years to come as Joyce is forced to confront the same dilemma that faces all children at one time or another. Will people still like her once they know the real Joyce? The story appeals to both male and female readers. Girls love the fact that the story features a female heroine right from the beginning. As soon as boys find out that the heroine has an amazing burping ability, they are equally enthralled. Makes an excellent bedtime story that kids will want to hear over and over.

Matthew W. Grant (Author), Jeannie Lin (Narrator)

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Joy Returns!

She’s much too young to be so sad. Can she learn to express her feelings without words? 1964. Nine-year-old Samantha doesn’t know what to do with her grief. With the sudden and unexpected death of her father, her whole world seems empty. But when she attends church on a whim, the magnificent sound of the pipe organ awakens a deeply buried interest in music. Captivated by the amazing organist, Samantha is thrilled when the glamorous woman offers her free piano tuition. But as her skill and affection for her new teacher grow, so does the creative girl’s tension with her mother… Can Samantha find the song that repairs her heart? Joy Returns! is a thought-provoking middle grade coming-of-age novel. If you like plucky heroines, relatable life lessons, and the transcendent power of music, then you’ll love Wendy Ledger’s soaring story. Buy Joy Returns! for the harmony of healing today!

Wendy Ledger (Author), Kae Marie Denino (Narrator)

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Journey's End

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings us a riveting middle grade fantasy-adventure, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff. The town of Journey's End may not literally be at the end of the world, but it sure feels like it to Nolie Stanhope. Spending the summer with her scientist father in the tiny Scottish village isn't exactly Nolie's idea of a good time, but she soon finds a friend: native Journey's Ender Bel McKissick. While Nolie's father came to Journey's End to study the Boundary--a mysterious fog bank offshore--Bel's family can't afford to consider it a threat. The McKissick's livelihood depends on the tourists drawn by legends of a curse. Still, whether you believe in magic or science, going into the Boundary means you'll never come back. ...Unless you do. Albert Etheridge, a boy who disappeared into the Boundary in 1914, suddenly returns--without having aged a day and with no memory of the past hundred years. Then the Boundary starts creeping closer to the town, threatening to consume everyone within. While Nolie's father wants to have the village evacuated, Bel's parents lead the charge to stay in Journey's End. Meanwhile, Albert and the girls look for ways to stop the encroaching boundary, coming across an ancient Scottish spell that requires magic, a quest, and a sacrifice. From the Hardcover edition.

Rachel Hawkins (Author), Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

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