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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
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Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The first in a groundbreaking new collection of fractured fairy tales, this brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on the beloved classic finds three goats putting their horns together to cleverly outsmart a hungry troll"--
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Publisher
Scholastic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named D̜ona Esmeralda. She had a big bouffant hairdo and was much smaller than you. And she was always hungry... And so begins the wickedly hilarious tale of one very old, but very stylish little lady who loves to eat, but can only find the ooey, gooey, mushy, smelly leftovers of naughty children to nosh on. But what happens...
8) Gilded
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Series
Gilded duology volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
When one of Serilda's outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to...
9) The Ickabog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect _ except for the misty Marshlands to the north, which according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog..." _ jacket.
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Publisher
Tu Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
When her ailing father is conscripted to fight invaders from the north, Mulan dresses as a man to take his place in the army, but an old enemy and an attraction for her troop's commander complicate her mission.
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Starry River of the Sky volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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"Pinmei, a storyteller's granddaughter, must find the Luminous Stone that Lights the Night to rescue her grandmother, who has been kidnapped by the Tiger Emperor"--
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English
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A group of scientists sponsored by a major media conglomerate are sent on an expedition to Alaska's Federal Wilderness Zone, one of the most remote places on Earth. When the group makes an astonishing find, an ancient animal encased in solid ice that appears to a giant cat, the parent company quickly plans the ultimate spectacle, the animal will be cut from the ice, thawed, and revealed on live television. Ignoring the dire warnings of a local Eskimo...
13) Bravely
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Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
When a supernatural being appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent of demolishing the realm, Princess Merida, under the watchful eyes of the gods, embarks on a series of epic journeys to save those she loves from ruin.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After barn mice make a collar with a bell to warn them when Marmalade the cat is approaching, Smart Mouse must devise a way to safely put the collar on her in this retelling of a Aesop fable.
15) Arabian nights
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Series
Publisher
Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An abridged version of the tale of Scheherazade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, who tells her husband, the king, a different story every night to keep him from fulfilling his plan to kill her in the morning.
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Miss Peregrine volume Related works
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Presents an illustrated edition of the fantastical book featured in the Miss Peregrine series that includes unusual fairy tales about wealthy cannibals, a fork-tongued princess, and the origins of the first ymbryne.
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Lord of the rings volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 29
Language
English
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In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages, it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 22
Language
English
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The standard harcover edition of the concluding volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map and extensive appendices. As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg....