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Author
Series
Dericott tale volume 6
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"England, 1388: All her life, Louisa has dreamed of finding the rumored 'Giant’s Treasure,' a collection of ancient, lost riches said to be hidden on a mountaintop in Scotland, guarded by a fierce monster. It’s a story her father used to tell her, and when he dies and she and her younger sister have to go live with their shiftless, greedy uncle, Louisa is determined to find that treasure. It’s the hope that has kept her defying her uncle’s...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Curl up and discover folk tales, legends, and myths from wintry landscapes in this beautifully illustrated anthology for children. Featuring stories of Norse gods, hibernating bears, Christmas feasts, and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. This is a collection to read when the weather turns cold and the nights draw in.
Author
Series
Prairie tale volume 2
Publisher
South Dakota State Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A tale of survival on the prairies of the Great Plains by the Yankton Indians.
Author
Publisher
RP Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Collecting nine enchanting stories set in the Immortal Realm--a world of gods, magic and legendary creatures--the beautifully illustrated volume, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, is filled with magic, mythology, friendship and love.
Author
Publisher
Kernpunkt Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Through a historian's lens and folkloric storytelling, the pieces in Shoot the horses first revel in the nuances, brutality, mythology, and tiny victories of our historical past. A launderer takes us inside the linens of the richest families in early Baltimore. A child on the Orphan Train has his teeth inspected like a horse. Civil War soldiers experience PTSD. While one woman lands on an island of the Wampanoag tribe, a woman 200 years later finds...
11) Mermaids
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From scaly fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these magical creatures to turn into a human. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with real-life photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--
12) Unicorns
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From long manes to healing horns, unicorns are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these incredible creatures to cure diseases and purify water. Then, meet some real-life unicorn inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Port Chatham, Alaska was once a busy fishing village. By 1950, every single resident had left the town, leaving it abandoned. Over the years, legends told that the residents fled because they were being terrorized by a Bigfoot-like creature the local natives called Nantiinaq. Stories of mutilated bodies, missing hunters and strange, otherworldly creatures have long been associated with Port Chatham. Retired police investigator, Larry Baxter, delves...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books Llc
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Shane works with her mother and their ghost dogs, tracking down missing persons even when their families can't afford to pay. Their own family was displaced from their traditional home years ago following a devastating flood and the loss of Shane's father and her grandparents. They don't think they'll ever get their home back. Then Shane's mother and a local boy go missing, after a strange interaction with a fairy ring. Shane, her brother, her friends,...
15) The phoenix
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From colorful feathers to glowing haloes, the phoenix is a magical creature of myth. But where did this big beast come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for this incredible creature to be reborn. Then, meet some real-life phoenix inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with real-life photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enclave Escape
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"All Alice Liddell wants is to escape her Normal life in Oxford and find the parents who abandoned her ten years ago. But she gets more than she bargained for when her older sister Charlotte is arrested for having the infamous Wonder Gene-- the key to unlocking the curious Wonderland Reality. Soon, Alice receives a rather cryptic invitation to play for Team Heart in this year's annual -- and often deadly -- Wonderland Trials. Now she has less than...
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A girl with dangerous magic makes a risky bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous power in this young adult fantasy perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens and House of Salt and Sorrows. Liska knows that magic is monstrous, and its practitioners are monsters. She has done everything possible to suppress her own magic, to disastrous consequences. Desperate to be free of it, Liska flees her small village and delves into the dangerous,...
Author
Series
Daughters of the lamp volume 1
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"Sahara Rashad lives by logic. Loves science. And always has a plan. Except her dad just whisked her away to her uncle’s wedding in Egypt, upending every single plan she had for the summer. In Cairo, Sahara’s days are filled with family—and mystery. First, Sahara’s cousins claim the pretentious bride-to-be is actually a witch. Then her late mother’s necklace starts glowing—and disappears. Sahara’s attempts to recover the necklace lead...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Each "spoke" in the wheel of the year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy: An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world; A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season; Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature; Themed crafts,...