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Natalie Lloyd
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Natalie Lloyd

10 Books
Natalie Lloyd is a New York Times bestselling author of middle-grade fiction known for her whimsical and heartfelt storytelling. She is best known for her highly acclaimed novels 'A Snicker of Magic' and 'Hummingbird'. Her enchanting books often blend magical realism with themes of family, friendship, and discovering one's inner strength.
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Want More? Life

Have you ever wondered about how to live your best life? What does it mean to be kind, or to make good choices every day? "Want More? Life" is a special devotional just for you, designed to help you explore these big questions and many more. Each day, you'll find exciting new ideas and thoughtful messages to ponder. You'll discover how to understand your feelings, be a great friend, and make the world a little brighter. This book will help you think about who you are, what you believe, and how to grow into the amazing person you are meant to be. Get ready to fill your life with purpose and joy, one special thought at a time!
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Twelve-year-old Olive has brittle bone disease, but her spirit is anything but fragile. After years of being homeschooled, she is finally getting the chance to attend a real middle school. Olive is determined to make friends, experience the world, and prove she is more than just her diagnosis. But her small town of Wildwood has a secret: a legendary magical hummingbird that is said to grant one wish to the person who finds it. Olive knows exactly what she would wish for. If she can just find the magical bird, she could wish for unbreakable bones and finally be like everyone else. As she teams up with her new friends to track down the elusive creature, Olive begins to discover that true strength comes in many forms. This heartwarming and beautifully written story blends everyday middle school struggles with a touch of enchanting magic. It is a powerful journey of self-discovery, showing that sometimes the things that make you different are exactly what make you extraordinary.
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Twelve-year-old Felicity Pickle has a unique gift: she sees words floating everywhere. They hover around people, spin in the air, and reveal hidden feelings. But Felicity has never had a place to call home until her family arrives in Midnight Gulch, Tennessee. According to local legend, this quirky town used to be filled with magic, but a long-standing curse chased it all away. Felicity is convinced that a tiny snicker of magic still lingers in the shadows of Midnight Gulch. With the help of her new friend Jonah, who has a mysterious gift of his own, she sets out to break the curse and bring the town's enchanting history back to life. To do it, she will have to find the courage to speak up and use her own special words. This beautifully crafted story is a celebration of friendship, family, and the power of finding your voice. It is a heartwarming adventure that will leave you believing in the everyday magic hidden all around us.
320 Pages
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What Happens When an Ordinary Girl Meets an Extraordinary God

It is easy to feel like you are constantly searching for something to make you feel whole. Whether it is looking for the perfect friend, chasing the next big award, or simply trying to fit in, many girls carry around empty hearts, hoping the next achievement will finally be enough. But what if the love and purpose you are looking for is already waiting for you? Long ago, a woman went to a well carrying an empty jar, looking for water but desperately needing something more. When she met Jesus, she discovered a love that changed her life forever. Today, you might live in a completely different world, but the search for true meaning remains exactly the same. This thoughtful and encouraging book explores how you can stop trying to fill your life with temporary things and instead discover your infinite worth. It is a powerful reminder that when you understand how truly valued you are, unforgettable things begin to happen.
228 Pages
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Eleven-year-old Roxie was ready to conquer sixth grade, but a disastrous pool party quickly turns her into the laughingstock of her middle school. Desperate to escape a year of bullying, she jumps at the chance to go on tour with her grandmother, a famous country music star. But when her beloved Granny suddenly goes missing, Roxie is left entirely on her own. Meanwhile, Grayson is stuck in yet another foster home, counting down the days until her older sister turns eighteen and can finally become her guardian. But when her sister's birthday arrives, she vanishes without a trace. Roxie and Grayson soon realize their missing loved ones did not just wander off. They were taken by the Witching Wind, a mysterious force that steals whatever people love the most. Now, these two unlikely friends must team up to outsmart a magical storm and bring their families home. This thrilling adventure explores the incredible lengths we will go to protect the people we care about most.
368 Pages
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Do you ever wonder what amazing things you're meant to do? For Emma Casey, her family's history is full of extraordinary people—spies, scientists, and musicians, all guided by a special destiny dream. Emma lives with her brother and Granny Blue, giving tours of the haunted graveyard next to their family bakery. She’s been waiting eagerly for her own dream to arrive, knowing it will show her a path to something truly special. She promised her mother she'd fulfill her destiny, no matter what! When Emma's dream finally comes, it reveals a big mystery: find a legendary treasure hidden deep in the town's old cemetery. But how can she find something that's been missing for centuries, especially when a mysterious singing ghost might be protecting it? Join Emma on an enchanting adventure as she uncovers family secrets, faces a spooky challenge, and tries to unlock her own extraordinary future. Get ready for a story filled with magic, mystery, and heart!
227 Pages
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The Problim Children

Carnival Catastrophe

When their ramshackle home in the Swampy Woods accidentally blows up, the seven Problim siblings are forced to pack their bags. Each born on a different day of the week, the quirky brothers and sisters relocate to their grandfather's bizarre, sprawling mansion in the town of Lost Cove. For the Problims, this is not a disaster—it is just another grand adventure. But the residents of Lost Cove are not exactly rolling out the welcome mat. Rumors are swirling about the Problim family, involving a bitter historical feud, a hidden treasure, and a strange kind of magic lingering in the halls of their new home. Their scheming neighbors, the O'Pinions, are determined to uncover the mansion's secrets, even if it means splitting the seven siblings apart and sending them to seven different continents. Packed with mystery, humor, and a whole lot of heart, this clever story proves that there is no problem a family cannot solve when they stick together.
320 Pages
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The Problim Children

Island in the Stars

The Problim siblings are back for one final, spectacular adventure. This time, Sal and his brothers and sisters are setting sail on a floating library to rescue their missing mother and baby brother. Their target is the villainous Cheesebreath, who has kidnapped their family in hopes of forcing the Problims to reveal the location of their grandfather's legendary buried treasure. Tracking their baby brother through the barrier islands requires following a trail of rather smelly clues. But the siblings soon realize that not all treasure is made of gold, and their grandfather buried this particular secret for a very good reason. With man-eating plants, robotic monsters, and their nasty neighbor Desdemona standing in their way, the siblings must rely on their unique, birthday-given powers to save the day. Bursting with hilarious mayhem and surprising twists, this action-packed conclusion is a joyful celebration of teamwork, courage, and the wonderful weirdness of family.
304 Pages
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Twelve-year-old Mallie knows that in the town of Coal Top, dreaming is a dangerous waste of time. Here, your future is decided for you: boys are sent to toil in the dark mines, and girls are forced to work as servants. Mallie desperately wants a different life, but her family relies on her wages just to survive the harsh conditions brought on by the mysterious Dust. Long ago, the people of Coal Top could weave starlight into magical cloth that gave them courage and peace. Now, the town is covered in a thick blanket of sorrow. But when Mallie is unexpectedly chosen for a dangerous competition to train magnificent flying horses, she sees a glimmer of hope. This could be her one chance to change her destiny and bring magic back to her people. As she learns to ride the skies, Mallie uncovers a dark secret at the heart of her town's suffering. She must find the courage to fight for her family and protect the truth before it is buried forever.
304 Pages
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The Problim Children

The Problim Children

By Natalie Lloyd ● Pictures by Júlia Sardà
When your house in the Swampy Woods suddenly explodes, most people would panic. But if you are one of the seven Problim siblings, you know that every problem is just a gift in disguise. With their old home in pieces, the kids pack up and move into their grandfather's bizarre, dust-covered mansion in the small town of Lost Cove. Each sibling was born on a different day of the week, and each has their own incredibly unique set of skills. They are going to need every ounce of that talent, because their new neighbors, the O'Pinions, are absolutely determined to uncover the secrets hiding inside the Problim house. The O'Pinions will stop at nothing to get what they want, even if it means sending the seven siblings to seven different continents to keep them apart. As you explore the creaky hallways of Seven Main Street with the Problim kids, you will discover that the rumors about their family are actually true. There is a bitter feud, a hidden treasure, and a very real kind of magic lingering in the air. You will have to crack the clues and stick together with the siblings to protect their grandfather's house and keep the family from being separated forever.
304 Pages
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