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In the harsh confines of Ravensbrück, the infamous Nazi concentration camp for women, Sarah Rothstein a Jewish book keeper, Marie Laurent a French resistance fighter, Zofia Nowicki a Polish nurse, are thrown together in a crucible of suffering.
Yet in the face of unimaginable cruelty, they forge an unbreakable sisterhood. With grit, cunning, and quiet defiance, they wield their unique skills to sabotage their captors from within, daring to reclaim their humanity in a place designed to destroy it.
Their determined unity and the secret network of information they construct, reflect the real-life acts of resistance carried out by women during history's darkest chapters--resonating deeply with readers drawn to true stories of female courage, resilience, and solidarity under Nazi oppression.

When seventeen-year-old Zola Okoye—a driven, big-hearted chimpanzee with dreams of becoming a maternity nurse—faces an unplanned pregnancy, her carefully mapped future collapses into chaos. Caught between the expectations of her family, the cruelty of classmates, the silence of her boyfriend, and the firestorm of public judgment, Zola is thrust into the most personal and polarizing decision of her life.
But as she confronts fear, shame, and the voices trying to control her body and her destiny, Zola begins a powerful journey toward self-advocacy. Inspired by the ancestral stories her grandfather taught her, she learns that freedom isn’t given—it’s claimed.
Steps to Tomorrow is a bold, compassionate YA novel that explores bodily autonomy, the weight of community expectations, and the courage it takes to choose your own future. Emotional, hopeful, and deeply relevant, Zola’s story invites readers to walk beside her as she discovers that the most important part of any decision… is that it belongs to her.

When the local zoo becomes unexpectedly overcrowded, a group of animals must find creative ways to adjust and adapt. The story begins with an influx of animals that have arrived from other zoos around the world. With limited space and resources, tensions rise as animals are forced into unfamiliar enclosures and routines.
Frustrations and misunderstandings abound, but the animals soon realize that cooperation and communication are their best tools for survival.
Together, they devise a plan to reorganize the zoo's space based on the animals' natural behaviors and preferences. Their efforts not only improve living conditions but also create a more enriching and peaceful environment for everyone.
In the end, "Overcrowded at the Zoo" becomes a heartwarming story about adaptability, teamwork, and the power of community, all set in a vibrant zoo teeming with personality and unexpected friendships.

This collection of light hearted short stories contains 37 stories about animals and their antics. Come and enjoy stories about creatures big and small such as Chammy the Chameleon and the great berry hunt, the soothing sounds of Jazz from a jaguars den or if Captain Blackbeak survives a mutiny on the highseas. "The Zoo Goes Bonkers" aims to bring parents and children together through thought provoking stories that stir up conversations about the world we live in. The book celebrates the human spirit with relatable animal characters while unpacking complexities of our world in a way that is light in nature and appropriate for readers of all ages.
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