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4941) Unfinished Land, The
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Reynard, a young apprentice, seeks release from the drudgery of working for his fisherman uncle in the English village of Southwold. His rare days off lead him to strange encounters—not just with press gangs hoping to fill English ships to fight the coming Spanish Armada, but strangers who seem to know him—one of whom casts a white shadow. The village’s ships are commandeered, and after a fierce battle at sea, Reynard finds himself the sole...
Author
Series
Phoebe and her unicorn volume 16
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical. Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx, turning Phoebe's house into a magical...
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Osnat was born five hundred years ago--at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles. But very few believed that girls should learn to read. Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. And she convinced him to teach her. Then she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi! Some say Osnat performed miracles – like healing a dove who had been shot by...
4944) Beautiful Pretender, The
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
After inheriting his title from his brother, the margrave has two weeks to find a noble bride. What will happen when he learns he has fallen for a lovely servant girl in disguise?The Margrave of Thornbeck has to find a bride, fast. He invites ten noble born ladies who meet the king’s approval to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks, a time to test these ladies and reveal their true character.Avelina has only two instructions: keep her...
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
Come along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit and Other Cherished Stories. This beautiful hardcover edition features illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore.
Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother's warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he'll have...
4946) A touch of ruin
Author
Series
Hades X Persephone saga volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Scarlett St. Clair's sexy and addictive Hades X Persephone series continues. Persephone's relationship with Hades is now in the public eye, but a horrible tragedy leaves her more confused than ever about her future as Hades's queen"--
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,...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
City mouse William Gray and country mouse Tansy become good friends who enjoy visiting each other in the country and the city, but they miss each other when they are apart--is there a way for them to meet halfway without giving up the city and country lives they love?
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien. John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and especially when life got hard or sad. After his mother died and he had to live with a cold-hearted aunt, he looked for dragons. He searched for them at his boarding school. And when he fought in a Great War, he felt...
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Counting crocodiles. In this rhymed retelling of a traditional Asian tale, a clever monkey uses her ability to count to outwit the hungry crocodiles that stand between her and a banana tree on another island across the sea. Monster math. A counting book in which a little monster's birthday party gets out of control. Public performance rights.
Author
Series
Publisher
Haunted America
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Nestled on the rocky coast of Massachusetts, Salem is a city steeped in history and legend. Famous for its witch trials, the storied North Shore seaport also has a dark history of smugglers and deadly fires. It is considered one of New England's most haunted destinations. Inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones. Outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out...
Series
Reading rainbow volume 73
Publisher
GPN Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A Native-American tale about a boy who becomes an artist and brings the colors of the sunset to earth. Artist Dominic Arquero talks about his heritage, painting sunsets, and how paints are made from earth elements. Dolly Naranjo, with her daughter and mother, show how they make traditional pottery. The Concha family prepare for and perform a traditional Pueblo dance.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Tortoise and Hare are neighbors, but they have very different approaches to life: Hare does everything super quickly, but does not always pay attention to what is around her, Tortoise does things slowly and thoughtfully, but sometimes he fails to finish tasks--so when they agree to a race, Hare is certain she will finish first, but instead both Hare and Tortoise discover that what is most important is having a friend to keep you in balance.
Series
Cautionary fables and fairytales volume 2
Publisher
Iron Circus Comics
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of Asian folktales retold as comics include vengeful spirits, flying ogres, and trickster tigers from Japan, China, Tibet, India, Indonesia and beyond."--
4959) A princess collection
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Audio
Pub. Date
p2015.
Language
English
Description
This collection includes tales of four Disney Princesses all in one volume!
Ariel: The Shimmering Star Necklace
Ariel's young friend Marina is missing! The only clue she left behind is a mysterious diary entry about a secret new friend. Now Ariel must follow the clues along with Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle in order to find Marina in this delightful princess adventure!
Belle: The Mysterious Message
It isn't
...4960) Beauty and the beast
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Belle has dreamt of adventures like the ones she reads in her books, of traveling the world outside her small town. When Belle's father is captured, she takes his place as a prisoner of a fearsome Beast. But life in the enchanted castle isn't as terrible as Belle imagines, and she ultimately finds friendship and love. Enjoy this tale as old as time about adventure and love, about looking past first appearances, and about the inner Beauty and Beast...