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Fantasy, Folklore, fables and fairy talesPoetry, Literature
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Early prose translation (1926) from the Old English by the esteemed Oxford classicist and author of The Lord of the…
Rings (DB 47486, 47487, 47488) trilogy. This volume, edited by Tolkien's son Christopher, also contains extensive commentary on the text and its world, and a short tale by the author. Some violence. 1926
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FantasyLiterature, Criticism
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Eleven medieval Welsh tales with themes of Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance, love and betrayal, shape-shifting and enchantment, conflict and…
retribution. Translation by Sioned Davies based on two manuscripts dated between 1382 and c. 1410, both rooted in the oral tradition of storytellers. 2007
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Fantasy, Adventure stories, Folklore, fables and fairy talesLiterature, General non-fiction
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Recounts the adventures in ancient Greece of Jason and his brave Argonauts, who sought the famous Golden Fleece. Includes mythical…
tales of Orpheus, Atalanta, Theseus, and Pandora and her secret box. Introduction by Rick Riordan. Originally published in 1921. For grades 5-8 and older readers. Newbery Honor. 2010
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FantasyLiterature, Poetry
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Persian national epic completed in 1010. Covers Persian history from its mythical beginnings to the acceptance of the Zoroastrian faith,…
Alexander the Great's invasion, and the seventh-century Arab Muslim conquest. Emphasizes the importance of bloodline in the legitimate succession of kings. Translation by Dick Davis. Some violence. 2006
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Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Fantasy, Classic fiction, General fiction, Multi-cultural fictionLiterature
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A retelling in prose of the Anglo-Saxon epic about the great warrior Beowulf's heroic efforts to save the people of…
Heorot Hall from several terrifying monsters, including Grendel; Grendel's mother, an old sea-hag; and the death-dragon of the deep. For grades 6-9. 2006
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General fiction, FantasyLiterature, Poetry, Adventure and exploration
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In Denmark long ago, the mighty warrior Beowulf conquers first the monster Grendel and then Sea-Hag--Grendel's mother--in an undersea struggle.…
Returning to his homeland, Beowulf becomes king and dies protecting his people from the wrath of the Fire-Drake. Narrative version of the Old English epic poem. For grades 5-8. 1961
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Bestsellers (Fiction), Fantasy, General fictionLiterature
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A witty, audacious novel about three modern-day witches living in Eastwick, Rhode Island, in the 1960s. Divorced and in their…
thirties, they would eventually like to conjure up new husbands for themselves. But their powers remain largely unfocused until a rich, vulgar, sexy stranger moves to town. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1984
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Adventure stories, General fiction, FantasyLiterature, Hobbies and crafts, Writing, Humour
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Presents creative-writing tips and exercises, from freewriting to understanding the elements of fiction. Provides examples for character development, motivation, and…
perspective. Assesses difficult aspects of writing fiction, such as creating the setting and mood, and infusing your style and voice into the story. For junior and senior high readers. 2008