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The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children's Stories allows kids to enjoy classic works of children's literature illustrated by Charles Santore,…
a bestselling illustrator!Enjoy the ultimate collection of illustrated children's classics, featuring the beautiful artwork of best-selling illustrator Charles Santore. Stunning watercolor artwork brings these cherished stories to life like never before. This treasury contains fourteen stories, from beloved tales of mischievous bunnies to fairy tale classics like Snow White. These timeless tales will captivate readers of all ages, and are sure to be treasured for generations to come. Children will be delighted and adults can reminisce on childhood favorites, making storytime that much more special.
The Hadley Academy Educator's Guide
Par Conor Grennan. 2020
The Hadley Academy Educator's Guide is a companion to The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted by Conor Grennan. This…
guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 4th-6th.
Why Save Alexander
Par Phillip Telfer. 2019
Can a hardcore gamer survive a real-world crisis? Seventeen-year-old Alex Brooks is obsessed with becoming an e-athlete. What teen wouldn&’t…
want to make a million dollars playing video games professionally? Especially if you&’ve got a real shot at it like Alex. His mom, a television producer in Hollywood, casts her son in a reality show about young gaming hopefuls seeking fame and fortune. This gives him great exposure in the industry. On top of that, His dad owns an up-and-coming tech business that is about to launch a revolutionary product. Life couldn&’t be better--or could it?Truth be told, Alex doesn&’t need to go pro as bad as he needs to grow up, and what teen really wants to do that? He&’s popular with other gamers but his over-inflated ego makes him obnoxious to almost everyone else. He hides a deep secret--the cavernous void in his life that nothing seems to fill. He thrives on a false sense of accomplishment but is haunted by an inescapable sense of loneliness. He has lived in the shadow of his dad&’s relentless pursuit of building a tech empire while watching him fail to keep his family from falling apart. What will it take for Alex to gain a new perspective on what it means to become a man and what it takes to be a hero?Everything changes when Alex goes missing. He must face a life or death struggle in a foreign culture that doesn&’t have a power grid. Man or computer mouse? His digital world didn&’t prepare him for the challenges that are about to confront him. Alex is not ready to rescue anyone, he needs to be rescued. For those who really know Alexander, why would anyone want to save him? This coming-of-age story follows Alex as he is forced to grow up the hard way through extraordinary circumstances, which cause him to re-evaluate what&’s important in life, his need for God, and the positive influence of older mentors. Adventure, danger, romance, survival, despair and Providence are the ingredients that help remake his life.
Moon Over Soho: Book 2 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #2)
Par Ben Aaronovitch. 2011
Book 2 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Body and Soul. The…
song. That's what London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho's 606 Club. The notes of the old jazz standard are rising from the body - a sure sign that something about the man's death was not at all natural but instead supernatural. Body and soul - they're also what Peter will risk as he investigates a pattern of similar deaths in and around Soho. With the help of his superior officer, Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, and the assistance of beautiful jazz aficionado Simone Fitzwilliam, Peter will uncover a deadly magical menace - one that leads right to his own doorstep and to the squandered promise of a young jazz musician: a talented trumpet player named Richard "Lord" Grant - otherwise known as Peter's dear old dad.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
The Tower of the Swallow: Witcher 4 – Now a major Netflix show (The Witcher #6)
Par Andrzej Sapkowski. 1997
Geralt the Witcher races to find his missing ward, Ciri, in this fourth novel in the bestselling Witcher series that…
inspired the Netflix show and video games. The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished. Hunted by friends and foes alike, she has taken on the guise of a petty bandit and lives free for the first time in her life.But the net around her is closing. Geralt, the Witcher, has assembled a group of allies determined to rescue her. Both sides of the war have sent brutal mercenaries to hunt her down. Her crimes have made her famous. There is only one place left to run. The tower of the swallow is waiting...Translated by David French.
Wicked: the bestselling book that inspired the movie (Wicked Years Ser. #No. 1)
Par Gregory Maguire. 1995
**Elphie, the spellbinding prequel to Wicked, is out now** The global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon.Now a major…
movie and record-breaking box office sensation. 💚 💗In this classic tale of good and evil, what if we weren't told the whole story? Long before Dorothy follows the yellow brick road and triumphs over the Wicked Witch of the West, a little girl with emerald-green skin is born in the land of Oz. Elphaba grows up to be smart and prickly, a lonely outsider with an extraordinary talent for magic. Arriving at university, she dares to believe she might finally fit in. But Oz isn't the haven she'd dreamed of. Some of its citizens are in grave danger, and Elphaba is determined to protect them from the Wizard's power.And when the world declares her a wicked witch, Elphaba takes matters into her own hands...This is the original novel by Gregory Maguire, first published in 1995. It is a reimagined prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and contains adult content.🌟 Fall under the WICKED spell this year 🌟'One of my absolute favourite books! A completely different take on the classic' 'Kept me on the edge of my seat from the second I picked it up''I have a penchant for fairytale retellings that are a bit dark and misunderstood villains and this ticked all my boxes''This is a real Oz, it makes you believe in it''A real joy to sink into a very different world''You see the Wicked Witch and Dorothy in a whole new light''Funny, sad and unputdownable''Honestly, it's better than The Wizard of Oz!''Wonderfully written, witty and thought provoking' 'A favourite of mine for many many years'
A thief among liars
Par E. A Whyte. 2024
"Ceylon, thief and Daughter of the Underworld, has always known she would succeed her father s command of the kingdom…
s most ruthless guild. But when she botches a job foiled by her sworn enemy, Malachi her father s faith in her crumbles, and Ceylon is given one final chance to prove herself: steal the heart of her enemy or lose her chance to lead."-- Amazon
The druid
Par Jeff Wheeler. 2022
"Eilean was born a "wretched" A lowly foundling raised by the Aldermaston of Tintern Abbey. Then she's chosen to assist…
in establishing the new abbey of Muirwood, now the site of a castle in the swampy Bearden Muir. Eilean's role is as night servant to the druid Mordaunt, the king's exiled advisor--and prisoner. He's clever, dangerous, and invaluable to the Aldermaston. Mordaunt's priceless secret: the hiding place of an ancient tome that reveals the existence of other worlds and the magic between them. Mordaunt knows how potent its words are and how dangerous they could be in the wrong hands. But can Eilean win him over? All she must do is gain Mordaunt's confidence and trust and persuade the apostate to divulge his secret to her. But as she learns more from Mordaunt, Eilean's loyalties begin to fray. And the risks are greater than she imagined. Despite betrayals, deceptions, and the deadly motivations of others, a girl from the flax fields is about to rise above her station. By exploring the potential of the power of ancient spoken magic, Eilean is coming into her own."-- Provided by Amazon
The hunted
Par Jeff Wheeler. 2022
"Eilean is rising. A foundling raised in an abbey, she was entrusted by its imprisoned druid, Mordaunt, with an ancient…
tome. Its magical words can change the world. Eilean's first mission: translate it. Her second: rescue a benevolent Aldermaston sentenced to death as a heretic by the High Seer. But wielding power, knowledge, and ambition has now made Eilean the hunted. In pursuit is Captain Hoel Evnissyen, an inquisitor in service to the High Seer's demands. His objective is to track Eilean and steal Mordaunt's invaluable work. But Hoel's quest soon yields a fascination with the woman he's been ordered to pursue. When an invasion begins and the world erupts in chaos, Eilean and Hoel find themselves bound by their mutual wills to survive and, against all odds, realize they are not each other's enemy. But now Eilean must decide who is friend and who is foe. Especially when the powerful tome falls into the wrong hands. The closer Eilean and Hoel get, the nearer they are to realizing the part they must play in their kingdom's destiny--and its ties to Eilean's own mysterious past."-- Back cover
The betrayed
Par Jeff Wheeler. 2023
"To retrieve an ancient stolen tome, which holds the secrets of immortality, from the clutches of the Queen of Brythonica,…
Eilean engages in a duel of wits and magic to save one world to secure the future for which she is destined in her own"-- Provided by publisher
Jack: the true story of Jack and the beanstalk
Par Liesl Shurtliff. 2016
All his life, Jack has longed for an adventure, so when giants turn up in the neighbor's cabbage patch, he…
is thrilled! Soon Jack is chasing them to a land beyond the clouds, with his little sister, Annabella, in tow. For grades 3-6
He who fights with monsters: book 4
Par Shirtaloon. 2021
"In the wake of an unexpected homecoming, Jason questions if there is still a place for him in the world…
he left behind. Forced to confront what he has become in his time away, he feels more alien than ever. But his old world is hiding secrets that he never knew. As he starts to unravel what has been hidden from him his entire life, he discovers that not only might he fit in better than ever, but he may be exactly what the world needs."-- From publisher
Royal airs
Par Sharon Shinn. 2013
"Master storyteller Sharon Shinn created the thrilling and enchanting world of Welce in her acclaimed novel Troubled Waters. Return with…
her to that elemental universe in this tale of secrecy, romance, and a battle for power; Josetta is a princess of one of the Five Families. But she is far from the throne, so she is free to spend her days working in the poorest sections of the city. Rafe Adova, an outcast since he was born, lives the life of a career gambler in those slums. He has no ambition other than cheating at the card tables until the night he decides to help a girl named Corene, who looks like she's stumbled into the wrong bar. She, too, is a princess-sister to Josetta, who finds her with Rafe. He fascinates her. Josetta has never encountered anyone like him-someone seemingly devoid of elemental blessings. He is drawn to her, though he thinks they are unlikely to ever meet again but their connection grows strong when she nurses him back to health after he is assaulted by foreign mercenaries. And when they learn the reason he's being hunted, they know that the truth about his history could endanger not only their love but also their very lives."-- Provided by publisher
He who fights monsters: book 1
Par Shirtaloon. 2021
"It's not easy making the career jump from office-supplies-store middle manager to heroic interdimensional adventurer. At least, Jason tries to…
be heroic, but it's hard to be good when all your powers are evil. He'll face off against cannibals, cultists, wizards, monsters...and that's just on the first day. He's going to need courage, he's going to need wit, and he's going to need some magic powers of his own. But first, he's going to need pants."-- Goodreads
Enchanted tales: magical fairy tales from around the world
Par Laura Sampson. 2024
"This stunning collection brings together a diverse selection of enchanted/magical tales from all over the world, including from Siberia, West…
Africa, North America, Peru, India, Japan, the UK, and Australia. Get lost in tales of imaginary worlds, enchanted animals, fantastical creatures, wizards, and more. A perfect gift and keepsake to open up a world of magic to readers of all ages."-- Provided by Amazon
The secrets of Dumbledore
Par J. K Rowling. 2022
"Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable…
to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?" -- WorldCat
The torch that ignites the stars
Par Andrew Rowe. 2020
"After concluding their first year at Lorian Heights, Corin and his friends catch a train from their native Valia to…
the distant country of Caelford. For most, this would be a simple vacation. Corin has other plans. Meet Anabelle Farren, the eccentric owner of Farren Labs, and learn about artificial attunements. Seek out Warren Constantine, a previous Arbiter, for training and a potential alliance. Find the visage Ferras herself to seek a cure for Sera's condition. Of course, Corin is Corin, and there's absolutely no chance he's going to be able to stick to a list. And even if Corin miraculously developed a sense of focus, he isn't the only one with plans. The Blackstone Bandit. Everyone's favorite mysterious book entity. The aforementioned Farren. A vacationing professor. The mirror of a figure from Keras' past. When their plots intersect, Corin and his friends are, predictably, stuck at the center. It's going to be a long vacation." -- WorldCat
On the shoulders of Titans (Arcane ascension #02)
Par Andrew Rowe. 2018
"Corin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn't…
going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin's last brush with the Whispers didn't exactly end well. As much as he wants to follow that lead, Corin has more pressing problems to deal with. Sera is still suffering from a mysterious malady that has stolen her voice and her magic. Corin knows that a portion of that is his fault, and he's determined to fix it. His mother is still off in another country, and there are growing odds that she's involved with a conspiracy to overthrow the visages. Corin has also been branded with a new magical mark on his right hand -- one that even veteran climbers don't seem to recognize. He's going to need to figure out how it works, otherwise it could be more of a vulnerability than an asset. Corin still hasn't finished his first year at Lorian Heights. If he fails his final exams, he'll be sent off to the military, and lose his chance to investigate his brother's fate. And finally, there's the issue of enemies. He might have made a few of them. The biggest problem? He's not sure if Jin, once one of his closest companions, is one of them." -- Worldcat
The fourth power: a paranormal women's fiction romance novel : order of magic
Par Michelle M Pillow. 2020
"Heather Harrison sees ghosts. It's not something she brags about. In fact, she wished she didn't. Communicating (or not communicating)…
with the dead only leads to heartache, and for her it led to a divorce. For the most part, she's happy being single. She's got a good business, close friends, and a slightly overprotective brother. What more does a forty-something woman need? When her two best friends beg her for help in contacting loved ones, against her better judgment she can't say no to the séance. But some gateways shouldn't be opened, and some meddling spirits shouldn't be stirred...like that of her Grandma who insists she's "found her a nice man". The supernaturals have come out to play and it's up to this amateur medium to protect herself and her friends before the danger they summoned comes to bite them in the backside...." -- OCLC
La espada de fuego
Par Javier Negrete. 2003
"Zemal, the Sword of Fire, is the ultimate symbol of power and the greatest aspiration of every warrior. Only the…
Tahedorans, the great sword masters, can compete for it in an all-out race to discover its hiding place. After the death of Hairon, the last Zemalnit, seven aspirants compete for the sword; but there is more at stake than the ambition for power, for strange forces are ready to break the harmony between men and the gods, long exiled from Tramoea. They have joined forces to awaken Tubilok, the rebellious god who sleeps fused to a rock in the abysses of Prates and whose dreams become the nightmares of men. Derguín and Kratos May, the warriors, and Linar and Mikhon Tiq, the mages, must face chaos and destruction in order to overcome the multiple betrayals and traps of Togul Barok, prince of Áinar, as well as to win the Sword of Fire and safeguard the fragile balance of Tramórea." -- Translation provided by NLS