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Anne, a divorced single mom, barely able to cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of…
her young son. Mark, a former architect, now works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track. Father Paul, the abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, questions how to best live a life that secludes him from the world. At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio discovers the answers--a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives. UnratedJason and the Argonauts: the first great quest in Greek mythology
By Robert Byrd. 2016
A recounting of the legend of Greek hero Jason, the gifted Argonauts, and their dangerous quest to retrieve the magical…
Golden Fleece--said to have been sent by the Gods of Olympus. For grades 3-6. 2016Classical mythology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Helen Morales. 2007
Explores the psychologically important stories of ancient Greeks and Romans, still wielding cultural influence today. Dispels notion of comparative inferiority…
of Roman mythology, and discusses differences beyond deities' name changes. Describes the role of the mythic hero, and relationships between classical mythology and philosophy, Christianity, psychoanalysis, and New Age spirituality. 2007God loves you: he always has, he always will
By David Jeremiah. 2012
Christian pastor and host of the radio and television program Turning Point uses scripture and anecdotes to discuss God's love,…
which he says is unlimited and unending. Explains that rules such as the Ten Commandments and the threat of punishment for sin are also aspects of that love. Bestseller. 2012The legend of Mackinac Island (Legends Ser.)
By Kathy-Jo Wargin, Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen. 1999
Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special…
place known as Mackinac Island. A 1999 Michigan Notable book. For grades 2-4. 1999Treasure of the Sangre de Cristos: tales and traditions of the Spanish Southwest
By Arthur L. Campa. 1994
This collection of tales and traditions from the Southwest includes stories of lost mines stacked with bars of gold, mule…
loads of silver cached away in outlaw hoards, and fabulous Jesuit treasures buried when that order was expelled from New SpainMabela the clever
By Tim Coffey, Margaret Read MacDonald. 2001
The boy who lived with the seals
By Rafe Martin, David Shannon. 1993
A boy who has grown up in the sea with seals returns to his tribe but is strangely changed, in…
this story based on a folktale of the Chinook people. For grades 2-4 and older readersGloucester's sea serpent
By Wayne Soini. 2010
A Gloucester native and local historian investigates one of his hometown's most intriguing mysteries: did a Loch Ness-like sea monster…
really stop by its harbor in 1817? For high school and adult readersKentucky folktales: revealing stories, truths, and outright lies
By Mary Hamilton. 2012
A collection of 26 stories, including folktales, legends, tall tales, and ghost stories. Professional storyteller Mary Hamilton ends each story…
with information on where she heard the story, where it takes place, and how the story has evolved over time. Winner of a 2013 Storytelling World award for storytelling collections and a 2013 Ann Izard Storyteller's Choice Award. 2012Row, row, row your boat
By Jane Cabrera. 2014
In the days of sand and stars
By Francois Thisdale, Marlee Pinsker. 2006
Ten stories based on women from the Bible: Eve Naamah, Sarai, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Rachel, Dina, and Yocheved. In "Rebecca…
Comes Home," a compassionate young woman's trip to the community well leads her to a husband. For grades 5-8. 2006Monsters and water beasts: creatures of fact or fiction?
By Karen Miller, Sergio Ruzzier. 2007
Presents firsthand accounts and scientists' opinions about extraordinary creatures of land and sea: Bigfoot, Big Bird of Texas, hoop snakes,…
Mothman, the Jersey Devil, Sea Maiden of Biloxi, Champ, Sea Serpent of Gloucester, and the Cadborosaurus. Discusses whether these folkloric beasts have a factual basis. For grades 3-6. 2007The merry adventures of Robin Hood (Sterling Unabridged Classics)
By Howard Pyle, H. Pyle. 2004
Recounts the legend of Robin Hood and his band of outlaws--including Little John, Friar Tuck, and Allan a Dale--who plunder…
the rich to help the poor. Describes mistakenly poaching the king's deer and Sherwood Forest escapades against their enemy the Sheriff of Nottingham. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1883Magic hoofbeats: horse tales from many lands
By Josepha Sherman, Linda Wingerter. 2004
Eight folktales about magical horses with special powers to help their riders triumph, gathered from North America, India, Russia, Iran,…
and Europe. Includes information about the different breeds of horses that live in these countries. For grades 3-6. 2004Twenty tellable tales: audience participation folktales for the beginning storyteller
By Margaret Read MacDonald, Roxane Murphy. 2005
Master storyteller shares twenty classic multicultural tales adapted to oral presentation with chants, songs, and repeating lines. Offers tips on…
memorization, rehearsal, and performance as well as suggestions for developing style, finding new tales, creating variations, and involving listeners. Stories include explanatory notes. 2005The Lakota way: stories and lessons for living
By Joseph M. Marshall, Joseph Marshall. 2001
Twelve traditional tales and allegories told by Lakota elders to impart tribal wisdom on ethics and character. Each story illustrates…
a virtue such as humility, respect, sacrifice, and honesty. In "The Story of the Thunders" a jealous first wife tells how foolishness can lead to wisdom. 2001Spider spins a story: fourteen legends from Native America (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
By Jill Max, Robert Annesley. 1997
Presents folk tales from various native peoples including the Kiowa, Zuni, Cherokee, Hopi, Navajo, and Muskogee, all featuring the spider…
character. In "Iktomi and Buzzard: A Lakota Legend," the arrogant spider figure learns the importance of kindness and humility. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1997Pete Seeger's storytelling book
By Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs. 2000
Veteran folksinger Seeger and poet Jacobs offer advice on becoming a storyteller by embellishing old stories, historical tales, and songs,…
as well as anecdotes from one's own personal history. Includes examples from Seeger's vast repertoire. 2000