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On June 21, 1819 the heir to the throne of England was christened, Alexandrina Victoria. To her father, the name was an insult.

This fun middle-grade novel will captivate boys and girls alike with adventure, powers, danger, and everything else that comes along with a thirteenth birthday.

The Brothers Bloom is a singular mix of thriller, romance, and comedy, and succeeds marvelously in all three areas.

The Inbetweeners follows the lives of four school friends trapped at a social level somewhere between the cool kids and the total rejects.

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An amazing singer, songwriter, and performer, Justin Roberts appeals to both children and their parents.

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