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Ivy and Bean Get to Work! (Book 12)
"A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Ivy and Bean go searching for treasure in Book 12-the final story in the New York Times bestselling early chapter book series! It's Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and all the students have to choose what they want to be when they grow up. No problem. Best friends Ivy and Bean already have that all figured out. At least, they thought so, until they met Herman the Treasure Hunter. Now everyone in the second grade is looking for treasure-and finding it. Everyone except Ivy and Bean, that is. They need to get out their shovels and turn up some treasure on the double! • A laugh-out-loud adventure • Bestselling series-more than 6 million copies sold! • From beloved author Annie Barrows and award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall Ivy and Bean make Career Day-and every day-so much fun with their mischievous antics. • Children's books for kids age 6-9 • Great early chapter book series for boys and girls • Perfect for fans on the Judy Moody, Dory Fantasmagory, and Clementine series"
Annie Barrows (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 4 mins
Curses and Other Buried Things
"Blood holds all kinds of curses. Seven generations of women in Susana Prather's family have been lost to the Georgia swamp behind her house. The morning after her eighteenth birthday, she awakens soaked with water, with no memory of sleepwalking. No matter how she tries to stop it, she's pulled from her safe bed night after night, haunted by her own family history and legacy. Now, the truth feels unavoidable: it's only a matter of time before she loses her mind and the swamp becomes her grave. Unless she can figure out how to break the curse. When she isn't sleepwalking, she's dreaming of her great-great-great-great-grandmother, Suzanna Yawn, who set the curse in motion in 1855. Her ancestor's life bears such similarity to her own that it might hold the key she seeks. Or it might only foretell tragedy. As Susana seeks solutions in the past and the present, family members hold secrets tighter to their chests, friends grow distant, and old flames threaten to sputter and die. But Susana has something no one else has been able to seize: the unflagging belief that all curses can be broken and that love can help a new future begin. Based on her own family history, award-winning novelist Caroline George's latest novel is a staggeringly beautiful work of hope. - Stand-alone young adult contemporary Southern gothic - Perfect for fans of Wilder Girls, Dark and Shallow Lies, and Swamplandia! - Book length: 97,000 words - Family trees are included in the audiobook companion PDF download."
Caroline George (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 13 hrs 37 mins
""Thriller fans, especially those who love One of Us Is Lying, will devour this page-turner."-Buzzfeed An ambitious and juicy whodunit doused in Hollywood lore. No one at Hollywood High knows who's behind We'll Never Tell-a viral YouTube channel where the anonymous creators trespass behind the scenes of LA's most intriguing locales. The team includes CASEY, quiet researcher and trivia champ; JACOB, voice narrator and video editor, who is secretly dating EDDIE, aspiring filmmaker; and ZOE, coder and breaking-and-entering extraordinaire. Now senior year is winding down, and with their lives heading in different directions, the YouTubers vow to go out with a bang. Their last episode will be filmed at the infamous Valentini "murder house," which has been left abandoned, bloodstained, and untouched since a shocking murder/suicide in 1972. When the teens break in, they capture epic footage. But someone trips an alarm, and it's a mad dash to get out before the police arrive-at which point they realize only three of them escaped instead of four. Jacob is still inside, slain and bleeding out. Is his attack connected to the historic murder, or is one of their crew responsible? A week of suspicions and cover-ups unfolds as Casey and her remaining friends try to stay alive long enough to solve murder mysteries past and present. If they do, their friendship may not survive. If they don't, the house will claim more victims."
Wendy Heard (Author), Brian Troxell , Devon Hales , Eliana Marianes , Goble Trevor , Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 24 mins
"Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two storks excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock’s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africa—and the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time. Being apart is hard. Malena and Klepetan miss each other achingly, and they have big feelings about adventuring on their own. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected—and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together."
Caron Levis (Author), Caron Levis , Charles Santoso , Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
"In Heir Apparent there are as many ways to win as there are to get killed. ''A stylish tale [that] addresses both fantasy gaming and censorship.'' (New York Times Book Review) From Edgar Award–winning author Vivian Vande Velde comes a rollicking story that puts a high-tech twist on the classic medieval fantasy-adventure. In the virtual reality game Heir Apparent, there are way too many ways to get killed—and Giannine seems to be finding them all. Which is a shame, because unless she can get the magic ring, locate the stolen treasure, answer the dwarf's dumb riddles, impress the head-chopping statue, charm the army of ghosts, fend off the barbarians, and defeat the man-eating dragon, she'll never win. And she has to, because losing means she'll die—for real this time. Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age"
Vivian Vande Velde (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 55 mins
"The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to quickly hide and Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming and addictive introduction to the Ivy and Bean Book Series. From beloved children's book author Annie Barrows, The Ivy & Bean collection has been delighting preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and kids of all ages for nearly two decades. Centered upon messages promoting friendship, empathy, and understanding, each book follows Ivy and Bean on their various adventures through adolescent life."
Audiobook · 1 hr 7 mins
Ivy & Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Book 2)
"Now that Ivy and Bean are friends, they do gymnastics club together, sit together in Ms. Aruba-Tate's second grade, and tell each other their darkest secrets. And when Ivy discovers a ghost in the school bathroom, it will take both girls' courage and imagination to make it go away. Another entertaining installment in this series about two mischievous, funny, clever girls."
Audiobook · 1 hr 16 mins
Ivy & Bean Break the Fossil Record (Book 3)
"World record fever grips the second grade, and soon Ivy and Bean are trying to set their own record by becoming the youngest people to have ever discovered a dinosaur. But how hard is it to find one?"
Audiobook · 1 hr 8 mins
Ivy & Bean Take Care of the Babysitter (Book 4)
"The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in the latest installment from series creators Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. In Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter, the two girls hatch a plan to prove that Bean's big sister is the world's worst babysitter. Of course plans go awry, but fun ensues!"
Audiobook · 1 hr 11 mins
Ivy & Bean Bound to Be Bad (Book 5)
"The adventures of Ivy and Bean continue in paperback! In Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad the two girls decide to be so good and kind and pure of thought that wild animals will befriend them. When this doesn't work, they decide that perhaps a little badness can be good."
Audiobook · 1 hr 13 mins
Ivy & Bean Doomed to Dance (Book 6)
"Finally! After months of begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want . . . well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not cover karate chops and roundhouse kicks. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire balletcourse! When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figure out a way to get out of it without breaking their promises."
Audiobook · 1 hr 20 mins
Ivy & Bean What's the Big Idea? (Book 7)
"It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Somethingwith ice cubes? Or maybe . . . maybe something different."
Audiobook · 1 hr 24 mins
Ivy & Bean No News Is Good News (Book 8)
"The 8th book in the New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series is now available in paperback! Ivy and Bean need some money. Ten dollars, to be exact. Never mind what for. Okay, it's for low-fat Belldeloon cheese in a special just-for-one serving size. Don't ask why. But how are Ivy and Bean going to make ten dollars? Hey, maybe they should write a newspaper about Pancake Court and sell it! Great idea! And easy, too. All they have to do is nose around the neighborhood. Wow-it's interesting what comes out when snoops start digging. It's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper."
Audiobook · 1 hr 21 mins
Ivy & Bean Make the Rules (Book 9)
"Bean's older sister is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will never know about because girls have to be eleven to go to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp. Wait a second! Bean and Ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp: Camp Flaming Arrow, where counselors Ivy and Bean will give a whole new meaning to Crafts, Music, First Aid, and hands-on learning!"
Audiobook · 1 hr 30 mins
Ivy & Bean Take the Case (Book 10)
"Watch out, you diabolical masterminds! There's a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren't any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some!"
Audiobook · 1 hr 27 mins
Ivy & Bean One Big Happy Family (Book 11)
"Book 11 in The New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series. Ivy and Bean are back, and they are funnier than ever. Ivy's worried. She's read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten. They don't share their toys. They never do any work. They scream and cry when they don't get their way. Spoiler alert! Ivy doesn't have any brothers or sisters. That's why she's worried. How can she keep from getting spoiled? She could give away all her clothes, but she'd probably get in trouble. She could give away all her toys, but she likes her toys. There's really only one solution: she needs a baby sister, on the double! Luckily, Ivy and Bean know just where to get one."
"Lily, Greta and Romeo are on their home turf, chased all the way home by the Black Heron. Can they finally put an end to them? They’re going to need help. Can they get the full support of the Council of Magic? It’s not going to be so easy with a traitor inside the Council. On to Plan B then! Carmichael is still out there gathering Black Heron survivors. He will do whatever it takes to complete the Transference spell and turn magic on its head. Lily and Greta must convince the Council of the threat Carmichael is to the world. Will they succeed? The leader of the Black Herons thinks he has everything he needs to repair the Varelos. Once the two Optatus witches are no longer an issue, only Lily will stand in his way. Better pull it together, Witches! Can Lily, Greta, and Romeo secure the Council’s help and put an end to Carmichael and The Black Heron Society for good?"
Judith Berens , Martha Carr , Michael Anderle (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 26 mins
A Witch and a Hard Place
"Lily and Romeo are just one desert away from reaching the High Seat of the Black Heron Society, where they’ll finally learn the fate of Lily’s mom, Greta. But Lily is going to need some guidance before she shows up at the Black Heron’s door. Can a clan of magical travelers in a hidden oasis give her what she needs? When Lily sees her mom at last, the young witch knows something is wrong. Can she help her missing mother and perform the spell that will turn magic on its head? It’s a good thing Greta left her daughter one last clue outside the Black Heron fortress. But Lily will have to make a sacrifice in order to step inside. Will our favorite witch take the challenge and fight what happens to the people she loves inside the secret fortress? What will happen to Romeo?"
Audiobook · 7 hrs 30 mins
"Has anyone seen Greta Antony? Time to get a witch, a werewolf, and a Winnie across the water to follow the next dangerous clue. Lily and Romeo are offered a deal to get them across the sea to Libya and retrieve a needed sacred relic. Heed this warning—magic often comes with a price and an artifact from the God of Dreams is going to be no exception. A high-speed car chase through the Sahara, hybrid magicals, and a warded cage almost end Lily’s quest—but did you forget about her shadow-bird? Follow the light and battle through to the end or follow the dark and take a shortcut. Better choose soon Lily, because what The Black Heron does to your mom is going to happen to you."
Audiobook · 7 hrs 35 mins
"The road trip in the Winnie continues to Otiylo, Greece, but Lily and Romeo are being followed and a trail of death and trouble lies behind them. Is that strange coin she holds a magical GPS? Nothing can keep Lily from searching for her mother, but she’s going to need help from a local coven. Greek witches hold an ancient magic that has mixed blessings. Lily learns more about who and what she is. Will that knowledge make her stronger or turn powerful forces against her? Will she need to fight her way out of this one? The Black Heron’s secrets are coming out. The magical world prepares for the most dangerous spell in magical history. Can Lily stop it? Did her mother leave her clues just to use her?"
Audiobook · 6 hrs 50 mins
"Just follow the clues across the map to find your family—dead or alive? Lily makes a magical deal and books passage to Europe on a shipping freighter in pursuit of her missing mother. Of course, trouble starts as soon as they reach France...magicals across Europe are being killed with the same cryptic message left behind: A silhouette of a flying heron, the words “Complete the Circle,” and spells most can’t see. But what does it mean? Can Lily and Romeo figure it out before it’s too late for Greta Antony? All magic comes with a price. That price may be Lily herself. Wait till the dark forces find out—her magic is more powerful than anyone could imagine… And she can feel it—her mother has to be alive."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 11 mins
"From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade adventure story about a rescue dog, Chestnut, who befriends a girl trying to save her family's Christmas tree farm in North Carolina. Chestnut is a dog without a family. After being abandoned in the wild, Chestnut is wandering the North Carolina countryside trying to survive. When twelve-year-old Meg stumbles upon him on the outskirts of her family's Christmas tree farm, she just knows that they're meant to be together forever. The only problem? The farm is on the brink of closing down, and her family can't afford a pet. Meg knows she has what it takes to save the business and take care of Chestnut-she'll just need to keep him a secret until then. Will Meg and Chestnut get their Christmas miracle?"
Jennifer Li Shotz (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 26 mins
"With only a creepy stone idol as their next clue, Lily and Romeo are off again. This time the clues will take them to Guatemala’s healing temple of Ichacál where the situation becomes life or death.Someone’s been kidnapping magical children from small Mexican villages. The locals don’t know who it is or how to stop them. Lily and Romeo stop in their tracks and instead set out to find the lost children.Good deeds sometimes pay off...or do they? In return for their help, a powerful necromancer in the village tries to find answers to Lily’s questions, but even he can’t see what’s chasing Lily.He can see a warning just ahead.The temple of Ichacál is supposed to be a sanctuary for all who enter, but the necromancer has a bad feeling about it for our young witch.Dark signs aren’t enough to keep Lily away and everyone heads to the refuge of Ichacál. Instead, terrible, hidden secrets are revealed there and some of them are for Lily. Is her mother there? Or was she killed by whatever awaits them in the temple?Find out in Any Witch Way."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 17 mins
"In a land torn between magic and alchemy, Sepha is an exceptional alchemist, able to bend the rules in ways no one else can. But when a slip of the tongue lands her in prison with a mountain of straw, even she has to admit that she can’t transmute straw into gold. With the threat of a death sentence hanging over her, she’s forced to make a deal with a conniving magician. Sepha escapes with her life—but at a cost: she has one year to alchemically create a body for the magician, or else her firstborn child will be his. As Sepha’s deadline approaches, she uncovers a deadly secret. How can she save her country when the body she owes the magician will be used to destroy it?"
Samantha Vitale (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 13 hrs 1 min
What They Don't Know
"Three secrets. One decision. A friendship that will change everything. Mellie has always been the reliable friend, the good student, the doting daughter. But when an unspeakable act leads her to withdraw from everyone she loves, she is faced with a life-altering choice―a choice she must face alone. Lise stands up―and speaks out―for what she believes in. And when she notices Mellie acting strangely, she gets caught up in trying to save her…all while trying to protect her own secret. One that might be the key to helping Mellie. Told through Mellie and Lise’s journal entries, this powerful, emotional novel chronicles Mellie’s struggle to decide what is right for her, and the unbreakable bond formed by the two girls on their journey."
Nicole Maggi (Author), Hallie Ricardo , Stephanie Willis (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 45 mins
"Sixteen-year-old science-geek Eve gets pregnant on a service trip over her winter break, and pro-life Mom and pro-choice Dad want her to study both sides of the abortion debate to figure out what to do. The unaware father Adam is still serving as a volunteer at the Dominican Republic orphanage where they met. Since there's no WiFi at the orphanage, he looks forward to being able to text and Face Time with Eve once he gets back to Germany in mid-August. By then, she'll be eight months pregnant'Äîor not. Eve's best friend Claire urges a quick abortion, but pro-choice Eve believes she still has to do 'the choice part.' As the deadline for her decision approaches, Eve discovers a radical solution'Äîif she's willing to be the first person to do it. Throughout the ordeal, Eve and Claire commiserate about the situation, and about obvious solutions to the very existence of unwanted pregnancies'Äîsolutions which science and medicine have failed to develop for women. They're pretty sure these remedies wouldn't be merely 'futuristic' if men got periods and carried unwanted pregnancies. They dream of a day when women will be united rather than ripped apart by these issues. Eve has an idea as to how she might be able to nudge the ball forward in spite of the certainty she'll face ridicule and the possibility of death-threats. 'Some things are more important than a hell-free senior year.' This is a novel for pro-life and pro-choice women."
Judith Fournie Helms (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 41 mins
Snow Queens Forever Home
"Fourteen-year-old Ivy Herman, along with her parents and two younger brothers, raises Canadian Eskimo Dogs. Ivy and her team of five dogs are weight-pulling competition champions, led by Snow Dog, a beautiful silver and white mixed sled dog. Trouble arises when Ivy's father receives a promotion that requires the family to move from their comfortable country acreage to a much smaller home in Manitoba. The move means that the dogs need to be re-homed. The family has found homes for all the dogs but Ivy's team. Ivy refuses to sell the dogs to a prospective buyer who she does not trust. She wants Snow Queen and her teammates to have a wonderful forever home. Ivy takes the dogs for one last exciting run before she makes her decision."
Grace Brooks (Author), Hallie Ricardo (Narrator)
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