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Best New Audiobooks for Middle-Grade Listeners, selected by AudioFile Magazine for The Children’s Book Review. Thoughtful performances help bring to life the details of cultural identity featured in several of our audiobook recommendations this month. Skilled narrators capture the family dynamics and coming-of-age themes that middle-grade readers will relate to. Plus, this is a spooky yet comforting listen that’s perfect for the shorter days and darker nights of the late fall season. Best New Audiobooks for Middle-Grade Listeners Written by Dawn Quigley Read by Jennifer Bobiwash and Darrell Dennis Harper Audio | 1.25 hrs | Ages 8-12 Listen to a Sample…

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WIN a selection of Haigh’s Christmas Chocolates Prize includes a selection of products from Haigh’s Chocolates Christmas collection, including limited edition Gingerbread Milk Chocolate Frogs! The collection of products is valued at over $200 and includes: Fabric Advent Calendar x1 $24.90 Advent calendar filling pack x1 $27.50 Reindeer and Milk Chocolate Baubles x1 $28.50 Classic Christmas Teddy Gift Tin x1 $20.90 Christmas Bon Bon with Milk Chocolate Novelties x1 $26.90 Limited Edition Milk Chocolate Gingerbread Frogs Gift Box x1 $26.90 Milk Chocolate Baubles Gift tin x1 $19.50 Milk Chocolate Bells x2 $31.00 ($15.50 each) Prize Details Win a selection of…

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Retirement brings a new chapter of life, filled with freedom and opportunities to fulfil long-held dreams. For many retirees, travel is at the top of the list, offering a way to experience new places, cultures, and adventures. However, to make the most of these years, it’s essential to have the right financial foundation. This is where wealth management chester and pension advice chester can play an essential role, ensuring you have the resources and guidance to support a lifestyle of exploration. Travelling during retirement isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s about enhancing well-being, staying active, and making the most of your…

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In tonight’s edition, COP 29 kicks off in Baku as African nations call for more funds to fight the impact of climate change. Also, in Mauritania, a corruption scandal is threatening to put the country’s anti-migration partnership with the European Union at risk. And people in Ivory Coast and France are marking 20 years since one of the bloodiest chapters in contemporary Franco-Ivorian relations. 

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Book Review of Dodging CupcakesSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Laura Pashley Ages 8-12 | 277 Pages Publisher: STEMpire Press (2024) | ISBN: 9798218961749 What to Expect: Grief, friendship, creativity, small-town life, problem-solving, and STEM. Mindy doesn’t feel like she fits in at her new school in Oglesby, Illinois. Rustic, worn out and housed in an abandoned motel, Korn Wotel is a far cry from the sleek Chicago school she’s left behind, and with her unique ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time, Mindy gets off to a sticky start on…

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Santa’s Wonderland returns to the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 24 December 2024! Santa’s Wonderland is a magical white Christmas wonderland with over 12 amusement rides, spectacular Christmas stage shows, a magnificent ice skating rink, dodgem cars, jumping castles and activity trail.  Morning sessions start at 10am and afternoon sessions start at 2pm, with each session running for three jam packed, fun filled hours! This is one of our favourite events of the year as there’s so much for kids to see and do and it’s the perfect family outing to celebrate the festive…

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Find Your Perfect VillaItaly’s villas range from opulent estates with grandiose architecture to rustic farmhouses nestled in the countryside. Here are a few regions and types of villas to consider for your first trip:Tuscany: Stay in a hillside villa with views of vineyards and access to an infinity pool. Many of these villas are near wineries, making it easy to tour and taste the best of Tuscan wines.Amalfi Coast: Find a cliffside villa with ocean views and luxurious amenities. Many Amalfi villas offer private terraces overlooking the water, creating a perfect setting for sunset dinners.Lake Como: Opt for a lakefront…

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Book Review of The BorrowersThe Children’s Book Review Written by Mary Norton Illustrated by Beth and Joe Krush Ages: 7+ | 192 Pages Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 978-0152099879 What to Expect: Adventure, family, friendship, and growing up. The Borrowers is a timeless fantasy that transforms everyday household mysteries into an enchanting tale of tiny adventures and unexpected friendships. Have you ever wondered about those missing buttons or disappeared safety pins? Mary Norton’s classic novel offers a delightful explanation: Borrowers, tiny people who live secretly in human houses, “borrowing” the items they need to survive. The story centers…

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