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Dark Olympus novels volume 6
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English
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"A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Eurydice and Orpheus and Charon. Eurydice Dimitriou has always been the innocent sister, but she's finally ready to step out of the long shadow cast by her powerful family...and the ex who shattered her heart. Perhaps rough hands on soft skin are exactly what she needs to forget her heartbreak once and for all? Charon Ariti has been Hades's right-hand man for years. He's given everything to the lower city, but...
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Young heroes (Jane Yolen) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Twelve-year-old Atalanta discovers a home and friendship with a bear, misunderstanding from town-dwellers, and grudging respect from the great hunter Orion, as together they pursue mysterious creature that killed her father.
Author
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Young heroes (Jane Yolen) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Thirteen-year-old Hippolyta, a princess of the Amazons, fights to save her people from destruction when her mother the Queen refuses to sacrifice her second-born male child.
5) The definitive guide to Greek mythology: the gods, heroes, monsters and legends of ancient Greece
Author
Publisher
Moseley Road Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"Explore the magical world of the gods, heroes, monsters, and legends of Ancient Greece. From their mapping of the night skies, to their innovations in the dramatic arts, architecture and sculpture, and from their articulation of ideas, imagination and language, to the founding of the Western philosophic tradition, ancient Greece truly was the "rosy-fingered dawn" of the West."
Author
Series
Young heroes (Jane Yolen) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Thirteen-year-old Odysseus, who longs to be a hero, has many opportunities to prove himself during an adventure which involves pirates and satyrs, a trip to Crete's Labyrinth, and the two young girls, Penelope and Helen, who play a major role in his future life.
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Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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Manchuria, 1908. A young woman is found frozen in the snow. Her death is clouded by rumors of foxes involved, which are believed to lure people by transforming themselves into beautiful women and men. Bao, a detective with a reputation for sniffing out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman's identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they've remained tantalizingly out of reach. Until, perhaps, now. Meanwhile, a...
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Wayward children volume 9
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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A USA Today Bestseller!
Portals and danger, and a girl who can find both in the next book in the Hugo and Nebula Award–Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire.
Antsy is the latest student to pass through the doors at Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children.
When the school's (literally irresistible) mean girl realizes that Antsy's talent for finding absolutely anything may extend to doors, Antsy
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English
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"“What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?”
In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor—but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue.
In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead.
And...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Many legendary tales are told about beasts. Whether they are dangerous to humans like the chimera, or kind and helpful like the unicorn, mythical creatures fly, swim, stomp, and slither throughout the world of myth. Dive into 23 illustrated stories from around the world and learn more about the creatures they came from, with more than 100 illustrations and photos of incredible creatures."--
Author
Series
Pegasus volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Moving to Jupiter's palace on Mount Olympus with her friends after being recognized as the Flame, Emily resolves to save her father from the CRU prison and sneaks away only to become entangled in a new invasion by the Nirads.
15) Her dark wings
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Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The great love of Corey's life has always been her best friend, Bree: closer than sisters, their bond is unbreakable. Or so Corey thought, until Bree betrays her in the worst way possible. When Bree's sudden death rocks their small island community, Corey is heartbroken and furious. How can she mourn her one-time friend when she is still so angry at her? But though Bree has passed on, her spirit remains--and her and Corey's tale isn't finished yet....
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English
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If tree branches scratching at your window on a stormy April night or the hot, sticky oppression of a stifling summer's day puts fear into your heart. Or rustling November leaves, and the chill that sneaks into your bones during the darkened days of winter makes you quiver with anxiety, then reading spooky thrillers shouldn't wait until October. From masterful storytelling duo Roberta and Lonnie Brown comes Spookiest Stories Ever: Four Seasons of...
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English
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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most diverse counties are vividly retold by writer, storyteller and poe t Jennie Bailey and storyteller, writer,psychotherapist and shamanic guide David England. Take a fantasy journey around Lancashire, the Phantom Voice at Southport, the Leprechauns of Liverpool and the famous hanging of Pendle Witches at Lancaster,to the infamous Miss Whiplash at Clitheroe. Enjoy a rich feast of local...
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English
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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Magic of Reality in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Magic of Reality" explores the concept of reality, emphasizing that while not everything real is directly perceivable, scientific tools allow us to confirm the existence of phenomena beyond our senses. The book discusses how evidence of dinosaurs exists through fossils, and how telescopes reveal distant celestial bodies,...
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English
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The Magpie and the Wardrobe A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells, is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations. Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury. The twelve chapters, representative of the seasons, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like Valentine's...
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