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A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie nominated author Catherine Johnson. Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered...

The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window… We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.

Cato Hopkins is the youngest member of Mother Hopkins's family - a group of fraudsters who roam the streets of London. But old age is slowing down Mother Hopkins and she wants to carry out a final con - and so the gang set about bringing ruin upon cruel slave master Captain Walker.

Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Josephine Baker in this true story chronicling her life from poor girl to beloved actress, dancer and wartime heroine. Dancer, singer, actress, movie star, civil-rights activist – Josephine Baker was a phenomenon! Overcoming the poverty and...

Calla Hammond has always been a loner—a product of the foster system and avoided by others because of a skin condition. When doctors discover her immune system holds the key to curing cancer, she struggles to advance lifesaving research in a world that sees her only as a means to an end. Yet along the way, Calla gains the one thing she has always longed for: a chosen family. When a group of unscrupulous people join forces to sell Calla’s blood to the highest bidder, she digs deep to find the strength to retake control of her life, her body, and her story.

As a child, I only knew the world with the thoughts of a child. Not understanding that my feet were being planted on a strong foundation with each passing day. Many lessons were taught, I did not understand them all. Yet, the lessons I've learned are set firmly in my essence. The roads I traveled were straightened. As wisdom comes, my eyes are open, understanding begets knowledge. HE comes before every step that I take. His Eyes are on me, never leaving, guiding me, always showing me the way. I KNOW HIM.

From bubbles in the bath, to teddy bears in bed—it's all the things I like!

Catholic Parenting in Real Life is the go-to podcast for the Catholic parent who wants to feel calm, confident, and connected to their kids and God in their parenting. Hosted by Catholic mom and certified parenting coach Catherine Johnson, each episode is real, relatable, and bite-sized for busy parents. Listen in to gain practical, faith-based tips that can help you TODAY in your parenting. Raising Catholic kids in today’s world has very real joys and challenges, and it’s okay to not be perfect as you navigate it all… no one is perfect at parenting! Let’s learn and grow together. ...

A young unicorn wants a gold horn like his king's, but his is white. The only way to change his horn’s color is to do good and noble deeds for others. The unicorn goes on a long journey seeking to do good deeds. Will the unicorn be able to change his horn?

Eli loves horses but he is afraid of how big they are! One night, he gets a special visitor to help him get over his fear. His parents think that it's just a dream but Eli knows its real! Will Eli be able to touch or ride one of his grandfather’s horses?