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From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief!Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father’s joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation’s highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.In The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln readers 4-8 will:learn about the larger-than-life personality of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abe Lincoln, highlighting the importance of familysee the impact of empathy and understanding towards othersbe inspired by Tad’s resilience and determination, as he overcomes challenges learning to read and dealing with a speech impedimentenjoy Tad’s mischievous and adventurous spirit, encouraging children to embrace their curiosity, explore new ideas, and make a difference in the lives of others by being themselves The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln includes:an annotated list of resourcesa fun history lesson about a favorite holiday traditionvibrant illustrations by artist Jacqui Davisan author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, New York Times bestselling author of The Spider Who Saved Christmas Check out Raymond Arroyo’s book The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison, also part of the Turnabout Tales series, which explores the hidden, pivotal moments that define some of history’s greatest men and women.

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edisonhear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievementslearn about the power of curiosity and imaginationsee the importance of the words “Never give up!”take a carefully researched and actively told romp through historyThe Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:includes an annotated list of resources and suggested readingfeatures realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmanncontains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmasmakes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachersThe Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.

No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.

In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:

meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edisonhear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievementslearn about the power of curiosity and imaginationsee the importance of the words “Never give up!”take a carefully researched and actively told romp through history

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:

includes an annotated list of resources and suggested readingfeatures realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmanncontains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling The Spider Who Saved Christmasmakes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachers

The Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.

Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Peter Lerangis’s Seven Wonders series will embrace this epic adventure in a rollicking new series by a New York Times bestselling author.   Will Wilder didn’t mean to unlock his otherworldly gift. But that is exactly what happens when Will “borrows” a sacred relic believed to protect the town of Perilous Falls for nearly a century. Even though his intentions are good, the impulsive twelve-year-old unwittingly awakens an ancient evil endangering all of Perilous Falls.   As boats sink and hideous creatures crawl from the rising waters, it is up to Will to confront a hellish enemy and set things right before it is too late. Along with his sweet—if lethal—great-aunt Lucille, the curator of a museum of supernatural artifacts, Will proves that the actions of one twelve-year-old boy can change the world.From the Hardcover edition.

“Open the cover, fasten your seat belt, and get ready for a rip-roaring ride!” —Ridley Pearson, author of the New York Times bestselling series Kingdom Keepers   Twelve-year-old Will Wilder is back to protect the town of Perilous Falls from another ancient evil—the fearsome demon, Amon.   When the storied Staff of Moses—responsible for summoning the plagues of ancient Egypt—vanishes from the museum in Perilous Falls, Will Wilder is suspect number one. Desperate to prove his innocence and stop the thief from unleashing terrors upon the town of Perilous Falls, Will must use his supernatural gift to locate the beast—but it’s nowhere to be found.   As the river runs with blood, sharp-toothed frogs surround his home, and clouds of swarming gnats choke the streets, Will must rely on his supernatural ability, everything he learned from his training, and help from his friends, siblings, and Great-Aunt Lucille to find the missing staff and unmask the hidden evil before time runs out for all of them. “This new Will Wilder tale will have readers itching for adventures of their own.” —N. D. Wilson, author of the acclaimed 100 Cupboards series Praise for Book 1 in the Will Wilder series, The Relic of Perilous Falls“You’ll love this wild and thrilling tale. It DOES NOT STOP!” —Dave Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author “[A]n action-packed story of pith helmets and secret passageways, prophecy and skepticism, temptation and wickedness, and the most agile and lethal great-aunt a boy could hope to have.”—The Wall Street Journal   “With shades of Indiana Jones and Percy Jackson, Will Wilder’s antics are sure to appeal to middle-grade readers looking for the next great adventure.” —Booklist   “Suspense, adventure, humor, a compelling story, and characters that fired my imagination. Great fun and great frights.” —Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author

In book three of the series, twelve-year-old Will Wilder is back to protect the town of Perilous Falls after he''s given a talisman with a lock of Samson''s hair. But a new dark demon will force family secrets to be revealed, friendships to be tested, and Will''s strength to be pushed to the limit.Will Wilder yearns to join the Perilous Falls Middle School football team. But he was never big enough or strong enough to make the cut, until he comes in contact with a talisman containing the fabled locks of Samson. But using the Amulet of Power attracts dark forces to Perilous Falls like moths to a flame.Suddenly, hunched creatures are shadowing people around town, graves are being disturbed, the music of a mysterious DJ lulls half of Perilous Falls into a stupor, and to top it all off, Will is convinced that a teammate may be a demon himself! As he tries to identify the demon before it causes untold havoc, Wilder family secrets will be unlocked, the limits of physical strength and the power of friendship are tested--and Will might even score a touchdown or two.

Nachdem Mutter Angelica im Jahr 2001 einen Schlaganfall und mehrere gesundheitliche Rückschläge erlitten hatte, gingen viele davon aus, dass die Geschichte der berühmtesten Nonne Amerikas zu Ende sei. Auf ihre Zelle beschränkt und zum Schweigen verurteilt bestand Mutter Angelica mehr als ein Jahrzehnt lang die inneren Kämpfe um ihre Seele, begleitete die Querelen innerhalb ihrer Ordensgemeinschaft und verfolgte die weitere Entwicklung von EWTN. Durch ihre Sendungen veränderte sie das Leben von vielen Menschen, die sie nie kennengelernt hatte.Raymond Arroyo beschreibt Mutter Angelicas geistliche Kämpfe in ihrer Zelle – einschließlich ihrer Zusammenstöße mit dem Teufel. Er offenbart auch Mutter Angelicas persönliche Bitte an Gott während ihrer langen Bettlägerigkeit. Schließlich geht er auch auf seine bewegende persönliche Beziehung zu Mutter Angelica mit all den Höhen und Tiefen ein."In diesem Buch werden die letzten bittersüßen Jahre einer gläubigen Nonne beschrieben, die in ihrem langen Schweigen und durch große Schmerzen das Leben von vielen Menschen verändert und mehr Gutes getan hat, als jemand sich hätte vorstellen können." RAYMOND ARROYO

Die außergewöhnliche Geschichte der Mutter Angelica, der Gründerin des Fernsehsenders Eternal Word Television Network und – nach den Worten des TIME Magazine – "der einflussreichsten Katholikin Amerikas".Mutter Angelica wurde im Jahr 1923 als Rita Rizzo in Canton, Ohio, geboren. Sie wuchs in ärmlichen Verhältnissen bei ihrer alleinerziehenden Mutter auf. Die Eltern waren geschieden. Die Macht des Gebetes erfuhr sie zum ersten Mal in jungen Jahren, als sie spontan geheilt wurde. Ein Jahr später trat sie in den Orden der Klarissen der Ewigen Anbetung ein. Doch Mutter Angelicas Glauben trieb sie schon bald zu den unwahrscheinlichsten Unternehmungen, angefangen von der Neugründung eines Klosters in Birmingham in Alabama bis zum Aufbau des weltweit größten religiösen Fernsehsenders. Sie gründete EWTN im Alter von 58 Jahren mit einem Startkapital von 200 Dollar in einer Garage des Klosters, ohne sich Gedanken über Haushaltspläne oder Spendenkampagnen zu machen. Mutter Angelicas Leben ist eine höchst erstaunliche Geschichte, die man nur Gottes Vorsehung zuschreiben kann. Das Buch stand monatelang auf der Bestsellerliste der New York Times.