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4081) Complete Short Stories
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Immerse yourself in a magical and enchanting world with "Complete Short Stories", a fascinating collection that will captivate the hearts of young and adult readers alike! Discover the magic of bravery in "Pablo y los Colores", let tenderness envelop you with the endearing story of the "Street Dog Family", or delve into the exciting journey of "Spark and Electricity". In this unique volume, you will find captivating stories that explore fundamental...
4082) La forêt secrète de Léa
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Viviane Watel, professeur de Lettres modernes, est nommée, pour son premier poste, au lycée Julie Daubié, à Laon, dans l'Aisne. Sa vie devient trépidante entre Stosswhir, son village natal alsacien aux quatre saisons et Laon "la Montagne couronnée", aux quatre-vingt monuments historiques et son métier d'enseignante. Mais son étrange rencontre avec un beau et ténébreux Templier laonnois, Guillaume de Moisot, va chavirer son cœur et son âme....
4083) Go Fly a Kite!
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If someone tells you to go fly a kite, they might have a chip on their shoulder. Where did these unusual sayings come from? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research,...
4084) The Marvels Beyond Science - Being a Record of Progress Made in the Reduction of Occult Phenomena
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Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. It began to develop in the 1840s and had reached its peak of popularity by the 1920s, particularly in English-speaking countries. This vintage book contains a record of the progress made in the explanation of occult phenomenon through scientific reasoning by Joseph Grasset (1849 – 1918), a French parapsychological...
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Terry is sad because she can't find her precious music box that was a gift from her Grandmother. With the help of her dog, Pansy, and the wise hedgehog, Oliver, they cross the portal to the magical world and Pansy leads them to Wolfgang's cave. Terry finds out why she has the ability to talk to animals and why the good witch enchanted her music box so long ago.
4086) Clouded
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A Sumerian water and sky god myth collides with a modern high school.
Ayanna is a math nerd, logical and rational, even cold, but Calder makes her feel things she never had before. Somehow, she's able to accept it when she discovers he's a reincarnated Sumerian water god. Will she be able to accept the full truth, that the story of Enki and Inanna has been reborn in a modern Ohio high school?
4087) Black Forest Bound
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"Fairy tales are real, and they're trying to kill us."
Stranded at a mysterious castle deep in Germany's infamous Black Forest, 10 high school seniors must solve riddles and fight through the Grimm Brothers' darkest fairy tales if they're going to make it out of the forest alive.
Sadie Reyes and Jenny Bell had been best friends most of their lives, until a traumatic event tore them apart. Sadie can't forgive Jenny for her role in what happened,...
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"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." – A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill NJ How will The Three Little Howlers escape from the fierce jaguar? With beautiful illustrations set in the rainforest of Central America, this lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs will charm readers of all ages. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources...
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The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.
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Discover a legend about a mysterious emerald in this jewel-themed chapter book starring Merida from the Disney*Pixar movie Brave! The Macintosh clan has come to DunBroch to celebrate the Rites of Summer, and Merida can't wait for the games to begin! In the spirit of the festival, she challenges Young Macintosh to a race to the top of the Fire Falls. There, they make an incredible discovery of two glowing emeralds. But when they take the jewels, the...
4092) Pixieland Diaries
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If you don't like pixies, don't read this diary. If you don't like loud-mouthed pixies who are really cool but sometimes get told they're immature (for no reason), then definitely stop reading. Oh, and if you're His Awfulness The Elf Prince 'Dare' Darius, then you can kiss my butt. My hatred for you burns with the fire of a thousand suns. Thanks for getting me kicked out of Pixieland and exiled to attend some random human high school on Earth. You're...
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This "Wonder Book," written by Frances Jenkins Olcott, is a collection of over 150 nature myths and tales from all parts of the world, illustrated by Milo Winter. It's 500 pages provide a vast array of tales, including tales of flowers, fairies, dragons, talking birds, magic waters and enchanted forests, that children can revel and delight in.
4094) The Nutcracker
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The fantasy story of a magical Christmas, featuring the dance of the sugar plum fairy, comes to life for children in this keepsake edition of a classic Christmas story.
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"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." – A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio....
4096) Herencia Encantada
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A los diecisiete años, La Soberanía de las Hadas es el único mundo que Celeste conoce.
En su corazón, atesora el sueño de convertirse, algún día, en una de ellas. Pero los hechos revelados por su madre antes de morir desvían sus ilusiones.
Huérfana y ansiosa por tomar las riendas de su destino, Celeste vacila entre sus certezas de antaño y las nuevas.
¿Es la princesa humana que su madre formó o es el hada-humana que anhela ser?
¿Va a...
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A truly varied and innovative collection, branded Lucio Angelini. Next to apparently traditional fairy tales, in which the author had fun practicing the so-called "reversal of the reader's expectations" (You, Naughty Mum!, for example, very enjoyable even by an adult audience), we find ironic reinterpretations of famous fairy tales (Whitedwarf and the Seven Snows) or fairy tales in which the real and the surreal intertwine in a particularly liberating...
4098) A Fairy Bad Day
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Experience the magic of Onward blended with the heart of Judy Blume: Enter The Mythiverse. Embark on a whimsical journey with Marie, a spirited fairy with a penchant for mischief, in this enchanting middle-grade tale. When Marie convinces her skeptical mother to entrust her with the crucial task of delivering the coveted time spell to the king of fairies, little does she know that a misstep will plunge her into a magical adventure like no other. Marie's...
4099) The Word Dancer
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When traitors take over the kingdom of Wisland, Wynnfrith, a young orphan raised at court, must flee with Oliver, the five-year-old crown prince. In order to reach safety, the two children must embark on a treacherous journey that pits them against the cruel Ugsome family. Though she is afraid, Wynnfrith is determined to keep Prince Oliver safe.Aided by Mistress Plummety Peache, a feisty enchantress with a loving heart, and by the magical and mysterious...
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From Sleeping Beauty to The Three Little Pigs, this selection of 4 classic myths and fairy tales showcases the best-loved stories for children. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by up-and-coming artists from around the world, this enchanting collection is the perfect introduction to these timeless tales for readers aged 4 and up. Help improve your child's reading in just 10 minutes a day with Storytime.10 minutes of reading a day can...Boost...
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