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Author
Publisher
Eye Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Yearning for friends and family, 12-year-old Torma impulsively makes a promise. She takes on a quest to find the heart of a country and a lost penguin. Along the way, it also becomes a vital secret mission to protect the planet from Shady Forces. She hikes across the high mountains of Nepal into the alluring land of myth and magic-Tibet-now full of dangerous Invaders. But she is being hunted. If caught, she will be put in prison and "disappeared."...
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 5
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The young maiden Leelinau is forbidden from going into the Spirit Wood. But Leelinau so enjoys her time spent there with the Pukwudjinees (the tiny fairies of the forest) that she risks playing with them time and time again. The legend explores the resistance many of us harbor of entering adulthood. 'Leelinau was so happy to be in the Spirit Wood once again that she began to dance all around. Then she sat down amidst a mess of large tree roots that...
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 2
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A beautiful tale of the painted turtle Makinauk, his animal friends, and their discovery of new lands and long-lasting friendship.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Meet the Original Superheroes.
Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality.
Featuring more than...
Author
Publisher
The University of Adelaide
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The Arthur of history was engaged in a life-long struggle with an enemy that threatened to rob his people of home, of country, and of freedom; in the stories, the king and his knights, like Richard Coeur-de-Lion, sought adventure for adventure's sake, or, as in the case of Sir Peredur, took fantastic vows for the love of a lady. The Knights of the Round Table are sheathed from head to foot in plate armour, although the real Arthur's warriors probably...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
This whimsical, rhyming tale whirls readers through all the fantastic things that can be found between the pages of a book. From a pirate adventure to a fairy fete, Books Do Not Have Wings explores all the wonderful things a book is that go way beyond its cover and pages.
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The Pine Barrens region in New Jersey has long been a place of mystery, with its dark pine groves, black swamps and dank bogs, oftentimes shrouded in mist and fog. Reputed to be haunted by spirits, it's an unsettling place to be sure. But of all the mysterious happenings and sights to be found in the Pine Barrens, there is none so intriguing as the Jersey Devil. Since its first reported sighting in 1735, local lore has it that a "devil-like" creature...
Author
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "King Arthur's Knights" (The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls) by Henry Gilbert. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
At the southernmost tip of New Jersey lie the resort town of Cape May and its sparkling sandy beaches, sheltering the Delaware Bay. Formed by melting glaciers thousands of years past, the Delaware River flows from its headwaters to spill into the Delaware Bay. And for thousands of years, fragments of quartz rock have ridden the river, plucked from the mountains lining its banks. Polished and buffed as they tumble along, these rock particles dazzle...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not bragging about his tail, Beaver spends his time grooming it, while the other woodland creatures go about their business of finding food and shelter for their families. Eventually Beaver's boasting drives away his friends and he is...
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 6
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book...
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 3
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The fantastic Legend team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the Sleeping Bear and Mackinac Island stories. A Grandmother's love for her grandchildren is magically portrayed in 'The Legend of the Loon'. A perfect addition to your collection, this book remains true to the heartwarming qualities you've come to expect from these legendary storytellers.
Author
Publisher
Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Little Miss Muffet was not frightened away as many have been led to believe. The real story of Little Miss Muffet is a display of an already-existing relationship between the spider and Miss Muffet. Through a short contentious conversation, the spider and Miss Muffet find their way to reconciliation and a stronger friendship.
Author
Publisher
Open Road Media Teen & Tween
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In “this enchanting story about friendship,” two fourth grade girls discover a magical world hidden in one’s backyard (Publishers Weekly).
No fourth grader trusts Sara-Kate Connolly. Her boots are dirty, her clothes are weird, and she’s so maladjusted that the school had to hold her back a grade. But Hillary is her next-door neighbor, and can’t say no when the unusual loner invites
15) Robin Hood
Author
Publisher
Floating Press, The
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
First published in 1921, "Robin Hood", by American author J. Walker McSpadden, is one of the most widely read and enduring editions of these timeless legends. The story of young Robert Fitzooth and his transformation into the honorable and generous gentleman robber is familiar to readers the world over and has been adapted for stage and screen countless times. McSpadden has included all of the thrilling adventures and celebrated characters that make...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Early readers will be captivated by this beautifully illustrated version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This Spanish picture book teaches children about size and shape. Kindergartners will build reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary through high-frequency words and repetitive phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
When Kat and her father and brother visit the Mollie Kathleen, an old gold mine now open for tours by the busload, Kat gets lost from the group and falls down a shaft, where she discovers an awe-inspiring world of fantasy come to life. She meets an ancient dragon—the last of his kind—and discovers a secret about the gold that litters the creature's den and why dragons throughout time have hoarded the sparkling treasure.
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Author
Publisher
Open Road Media Teen & Tween
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The legendary Grettir was the strongest man in Iceland, cursed with misfortune but determined to make his own destiny
In Iceland’s history, many men stand out for their courage and talent, but one man stands taller than the rest.
When young Grettir is outlawed from Iceland after killing a man in self-defense, he makes a name for himself in Norway for his heroic deeds. But he goes one step too far, and in...
In Iceland’s history, many men stand out for their courage and talent, but one man stands taller than the rest.
When young Grettir is outlawed from Iceland after killing a man in self-defense, he makes a name for himself in Norway for his heroic deeds. But he goes one step too far, and in...
19) Merlin's Mistake
Author
Series
Publisher
Open Road Media Teen & Tween
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Brian and Tertius set out on a quest to find a wizard and save a kingdom from an evil knight
All his life, Brian has craved a grand adventure. On his sixteenth birthday, he meets the young traveler Tertius and knows it’s a sign that his adventure is about to begin. Tertius is on a mission to find a wizard to teach him magic, and Brian promises to help him. But before they can begin, the two must pass through Meliot, a
...All his life, Brian has craved a grand adventure. On his sixteenth birthday, he meets the young traveler Tertius and knows it’s a sign that his adventure is about to begin. Tertius is on a mission to find a wizard to teach him magic, and Brian promises to help him. But before they can begin, the two must pass through Meliot, a
Author
Series
Publisher
Indie Author Project
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
On a field trip to Boston's historic Freedom Trail, ElsBeth and her classmates encounter a famous freedom fighter, the ghostly Captain Thomas Jacques, who spirits them across treacherous waters to Nantucket Island - in the daring rescue attempt of a kidnapped, modern-day Arabian prince. Along the way they find out about fighting for freedom and caring for something bigger than themselves. Readers also discover a treasure chest of historical nuggets...
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