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The shadow of Ararat (Oath of Empire Ser. #1)
By Thomas Harlan, Tom Doherty Associates. 1999
Combines fantasy with an alternate history of the epic war between the Roman Empire and Persia in A.D. 600. Dwyrin,…
a sorcery student in Upper Egypt; Ahmet, his teacher; Thyatis, a female Roman centurion; and Maxian, a Roman sorcerer and the emperor's younger brother are the major characters. Followed by The Gate of Fire (DB 54685). 1999Lady of Sherwood
By Jennifer Roberson. 1999
In this sequel to Lady of the Forest (RC 36560) King Richard, returned to the throne by Sir Robert of…
Locksley and Lady Marian of Ravenskeep, dies after naming two successors, princes John and Arthur. When John becomes king, Robert--as Robin Hood--and Marian become outlaws in a quest for justice. 1999Witches and witch-hunts: a history of persecution (Blue Sky Press Novel)
By Milton Meltzer, Barry Moser. 1999
Examines witch-hunts around the world from medieval Europe to the present day. Reveals how innocent people become accused of imaginary…
crimes due to fear, ignorance, and mass hysteria. Includes the Salem witch trials, Shakespeare's witches, and twentieth-century examples of persecution. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999Ariadne's web (Book of the Gods Ser. #Vol. 2)
By Fred Saberhagen, Tom Doherty Associates. 2000
In this sequel to The Face of Apollo (DB 49937) young princess Ariadne becomes captivated by a treacherous pirate who…
was implicated in the death of her father. Hoping to aid Ariadne, a soldier dons the Face of Dionysus, a mask that confers divine powers. For senior high and older readers. 2000The same place but different
By Perry Nodelman. 1995
Johnny Nesbit discovers that his baby sister, Andrea, has been kidnapped by the Strangers and replaced with a changeling. Johnny's…
parents believe that Andrea is autistic now that her behavior has changed, but Johnny knows the truth. Johnny will have to battle with many strange creatures in order to rescue Andrea. For junior and senior high readersGolden trillium
By Andre Norton. 1993
The princesses of Ruwenda--Anigel, Haramis, and Kadiya--have defeated Orogastus. Anigel and Antar wed, uniting the kingdoms of Ruwenda and Labornok,…
and Haramis departs to the northern mountains. But Kadiya feels she must take up her sword and join the Oddling swamp-dwellers. When she reaches them, she learns that the land has been overrun by others, whom she must battle to retain her sword. Sequel to Blood Trillium (DB 36708). Some violenceStinker from space
By Pamela F. Service, Pamela F Service, Pamela Service. 1988
Karen, who dreams about space adventure, is contacted by Tsynq Yr, an alien trapped in the body of a skunk.…
While Tsynq Yr (whom Karen dubs Stinker) finds earth civilization primitive, he is powerless to escape without the help of Karen and Jonathan, another young computer buff. Stinker hatches a plan to return home that includes hijacking a NASA space shuttle. For grades 3-6 and older readersThe harrowing of Gwynedd (Heirs of Saint Camber Ser. #Vol. 1)
By Katherine Kurtz. 1989
In this medieval fantasy, it is a troubled time for the Deryni, a race with supernatural powers. The ruling Regents,…
evil and ambitious, seek to destroy the Deryni. The beloved Camber of Culdi lies in a death-like state, his body incorruptible. His daughter, the beautiful Evaine, and her brother Joram, a priest, vow to save their father and their people, the DeryniThe annals of the Heechee
By Frederik Pohl, Frederick Pohl. 1987
The fourth episode in the science fiction Heechee saga. Robinette, alive after death as a machine-stored personality, thanks to Heechee…
technology, must meet the Foe, deadly aliens determined to master the universe. Sequel to "Heechee Rendezvous."One drowsy dragon
By Ethan Long. 2010
As one dragon tries to take a nap, his ten little dragons, in increasing numbers, disturb his sleep by making…
milk shakes, screaming at scary movies, and playing loud games. A One Book 4 Colorado finalist, this book is read by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. For preschool-grade 2The brothers Lionheart
By Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wikland, Jill Morgan. 2004
Two brothers share many adventures after their death when they are reunited in Nangiyala, the land from which sagas come.…
Scotty's big brother Jonathan tells him about Nangiyala, a land on the other side of the stars, where you go after you die. Jonathan tells Scotty that "in Nangiyala you have adventures from morning to evening and at night, too." For grades 4-7Cryptid creatures: a field guide
By Kelly Milner Halls, Rick Spears. 2019
Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum.…
This book offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. For junior and senior high readers. . UnratedSacrifices: 2 (Sacrifices)
By Gabrielle Charron, Darianne Charron. 2021
The unofficial Harry Potter joke book: stupefying shenanigans for Slytherin (Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book)
By Brian Boone, Amanda Brack. 2018
Hundreds of jokes and riddles a Slytherin would love. Includes categories such as Draco's Burn Ward, Knock-Knockturn Alley, and jokes…
that will make you want to self-obliviate. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2018The giver (Giver Quartet Ser.)
By Lois Lowry. 1993
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the Receiver of Memories--a profession shared by only one…
other in his community--and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. Newbery Medal. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993Hurricane child
By Kheryn Callender. 2018
Born on Water Island in the Virgin Islands during a hurricane--which is considered bad luck--twelve-year-old Caroline falls in love with…
another girl, and together they set out in a terrible storm to find Caroline's missing mother. For grades 4-7. 2018Red queen (Red Queen #1)
By Victoria Aveyard. 2015
Seventeen-year-old Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood--those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with…
superhuman abilities. Mare, a Red, scrapes by until she publicly discovers she has a deadly ability of her own. For senior high and older readers. 2015Greek myths
By Ann Turnbull. 2011
Sixteen retold myths of nature, monsters, heroes, and struggles between gods and mortals. Includes such classics as "Persephone;" "Orpheus and…
Eurydice;" the "Minotaur;" "King Midas and the Golden Touch;" and "Pandora," about a woman who released suffering on humankind but retained hope. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010Son (Giver Quartet #4)
By Lois Lowry. 2012
After a difficult labor, fourteen-year-old birthmother Claire has a baby boy who is immediately rescued by Jonas, from The Giver…
(DB 37689). Claire knows she shouldn't search for her "product" but, overwhelmed by a sense of loss, she does anyway. For senior high and older readers. 2012Hunger (Riders Of The Apocalypse Ser. #1)
By Jackie Morse Kessler. 2010
Anorexic seventeen-year-old Lisabeth Lewis dreams that she has a new job--as Famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.…
Only Lisabeth isn't dreaming as she travels on her black steed to face true hunger in the world. For senior high readers. 2010