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How do you learn to be brave? With his summer headed downhill fast, thirteen-year-old Justin faces a tricky choice-stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. When he's targeted by a bully, and a good friend stops speaking to him, Justin counts on help from Leroy Usher, the ghost whose magical carnival helped transform Justin's life after his father died last year. So this should be a breeze, right? His expectations rise further when a mysterious message from Mr. Usher invites him and pals Darby and Naz for a midnight visit. Instead of a reunion, though, the kids find themselves transported through time to unravel a mystery that tore Mr. Usher's family apart. As Justin digs for the truth, he discovers that Mr. Usher faced challenges during his lifetime with courage... and without magic. But if courage is what it takes, Justin must learn to do what's right when everything's wrong.
All Things Are Possible Eleven-year-old stuttering Darby believes she's supposed to be perfect, just like her mother demands. But summer away at camp promises temporary escape. There, she befriends twelve-year-old Justin, who hasn’t uttered a word since his dad died, and ten-year-old Naz, who is struggling to learn English. When mysterious calliope music from a nearby warehouse grants the trio power to communicate without words, they sneak inside to find out why. After the abandoned building bursts into a full-sized carnival with magical rides, they're greeted by the ghost of Leroy Usher, Carnival King, who can’t rest until his property brings joy to children once again. He asks for their help convincing his estranged sons and daughter to restore the carnival to its former glory before summer's end. In return, Mr. Usher promises he'll teach Darby, Justin, and Naz how to find their voices. With each challenge they face, the kids’ confidence grows, and they learn they're capable of accomplishing so much more than they ever imagined. But will it be enough to persuade the Usher siblings to bring the carnival back to life instead of selling the property for demolition?
Can the Power of Friendship Save the Day? Get ready for a whirlwind adventure with The Chambered Nautilus, the thrilling conclusion to Laura Segal Stegman's enchanting Summer of L.U.C.K. trilogy. Best friends Darby, Justin, and Naz are facing their biggest challenge yet. Since last summer's adventure, they find themselves growing apart, making new friends, and being pulled in different directions. But when a ride at ghostly Mr. Usher's carnival experiences a mysterious malfunction, the trio reunites to answer his desperate call for help. With expulsion from camp and the carnival's very existence on the line, Darby, Justin, and Naz will have to rely on their wits-and one another-to unravel the mysteries surrounding Mr. Usher's plea. The camp's newest attraction, the Chambered Nautilus, may hold the key, but it will take everything they have to unlock its secret. Join them in a heart-pounding journey filled with friendship, courage, and the power of never giving up. Will they save the carnival and their cherished memories before it's too late? Find out in this magical tale of adventure, discovery, and the true meaning of loyalty.
How do you learn to be brave? With his summer headed downhill fast, thirteen-year-old Justin faces a tricky choice—stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. When he’s targeted by a bully, and a good friend stops speaking to him, Justin counts on help from Leroy Usher, the ghost whose magical carnival helped transform Justin’s life after his father died last year. So this should be a breeze, right? His expectations rise further when a mysterious message from Mr. Usher invites him and pals Darby and Naz for a midnight visit. Instead of a reunion, though, the kids find themselves transported through time to unravel a mystery that tore Mr. Usher’s family apart. As Justin digs for the truth, he discovers that Mr. Usher faced challenges during his lifetime with courage… and without magic. But if courage is what it takes, Justin must learn to do what’s right when everything’s wrong.
Can the Power of Friendship Save the Day? Get ready for a whirlwind adventure with The Chambered Nautilus, the thrilling conclusion to Laura Segal Stegman’s enchanting Summer of L.U.C.K. trilogy. Best friends Darby, Justin, and Naz are facing their biggest challenge yet. Since last summer’s adventure, they find themselves growing apart, making new friends, and being pulled in different directions. But when a ride at ghostly Mr. Usher’s carnival experiences a mysterious malfunction, the trio reunites to answer his desperate call for help. With expulsion from camp and the carnival’s very existence on the line, Darby, Justin, and Naz will have to rely on their wits—and one another—to unravel the mysteries surrounding Mr. Usher’s plea. The camp’s newest attraction, the Chambered Nautilus, may hold the key, but it will take everything they have to unlock its secret. Join them in a heart-pounding journey filled with friendship, courage, and the power of never giving up. Will they save the carnival and their cherished memories before it’s too late? Find out in this magical tale of adventure, discovery, and the true meaning of loyalty.
The forbidden Wildwood isn’t scary for a girl who can see in the dark. But is she ready for what it will illuminate? When fourteen-year-old AnnaGrey meets a horned horse-like creature called an aeobanach in the forbidden Wildwood, she crosses the threshold from our world to a magical one in the hope of finding answers about her night-vision ability. She’s only too eager to leave everything behind—her mom's secrecy about the past, her dad's far-fetched tales, and especially the mean boy at school, Cross Silverstone. She and the aeobanach embark on a journey to create a potion that will change the aeobanach into its human form. But their quest is complicated by rebels seeking to overthro...
WILL THEY LISTEN TO A CHILD BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE? Meet Dax Masters, the coolest science whiz you’ll ever come across! At just twelve years old, he’s got it all—a passion for hanging out with his friends, dominating video games, and rocking the scientific world. Dax’s dreams are as big as his brain, and he’s determined to win the sixth-grade science fair and score an exclusive invite to the mind-blowing Innovative Science Convention, where the brightest young minds in the world gather. The twist? Dax’s project isn’t your average volcano eruption—he’s out to shake the world. Armed with undeniable evidence, he's on a mission to show that even the world’s top scientists have missed a crucial change in the Earth. Who wouldn’t be captivated by a young genius challenging the status quo? Join Dax on his epic quest as he not only has to convince his father his science project is worthy but also take on the challenge of a lifetime to convince the world’s best scientists they’ve got it all wrong. Hold onto your lab coats because Dax Masters is about to turn the scientific community upside down!
Can Dax Turn the Tide in Time to Save Our Oceans? Dax Masters has everything he could wish for—great friends, a good handle on 7th Grade, and a science community to run. As head of the Earth Moves Project, Dax has inspired other kid scientists from around the world to share their observations. His schedule is full, but that doesn’t stop him from signing up for a new extracurricular class, Environmental Studies. Dax hopes he can sail through the new class by using Earth Moves to expand on what he’s learned about tectonic plate movement. But when a new problem presents itself, Dax can’t ignore his instincts. The planet’s oceans are in trouble, and with the help of his classmates, Dax has once again identified a potentially catastrophic global crisis others have missed. This time, though, he has to prove to himself that he has what it takes to find a solution. Join Dax and his fellow kid scientists on their mission to discover what’s gone wrong with Earth’s oceans and how humanity can stop it—before it’s too late.
How Will You Be Remembered After You Die? Join thirteen-year-old Gary Carter, his best friend, Coop, and his loyal canine sidekick, Russell, as they embark on an electrifying adventure on Mount Diablo, aka “Ghost Mountain.” When Russell unearths a bone during their hike, it's the perfect chance for Gary to ace his biology assignment. Little do they know, this bone holds the key to an incredible mystery. With the help of a local anthropology student, Gary and Coop discover that the bone belongs to a human. Fueled by ambition and a sense of justice, the amateur detectives set off on a heart-pounding mission to uncover the deceased’s identity and bring closure to their family, dodging danger and finding jaw-dropping clues along the way. Get ready for a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Can Gary and Coop crack the case, or will the case crack them? Excitement awaits!