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The Lost Hero Sneak Peek by Rick Riordan
24 ratings"Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,/ To storm or fire the world must fall./ An oath to keep with a final breath,/ And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death." A terse quatrain casts a teasing challenge at a new combine of demigods in this series launch by Rick Riordan. A tantalizing new adventure epic from the author of Percy Jackson & The Olympians...Categorized as:
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Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima
18 ratingsThe story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine... -
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Steffi Fletcher
24 ratingsThe beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling will charm children and collectors alike... -
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The Books of Bayern Box Set by Shannon Hale
12 ratingsThe first three books in the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series are now available in a beautiful boxed set. It all began with the retelling of a Grimm's fairy tale in The Goose Girl, and now the world of Bayern is rich with fairy tales all its own. Fans will be delighted with this package that features their favorite Bayern characters as well as a sneak peek of the newest book: Forest Born... -
The Cloud Castle by Thea Stilton
12 ratingsWhat is the secret of the clouds?The Thea Sisters have received an urgent message from their friend Will Mystery. The magical Land of Clouds is in danger. The mouselets must find out why the clouds are disappearing!Once they enter the kingdom through Mount Everest, the mice meet fairies, elves, and unicorns on their way to the majestic Cloud Castle... -
The Secret of the Snow by Thea Stilton
14 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters in their third magical special edition adventure!There's a mystery in the land of the lotus flowers!Thea Stilton and Thea Sisters are called to help to an enchanted land! It's a world linked to the legends of Japan, and it is in danger... -
Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters: A Branches Special Edition by Tracey West
6 ratingsKids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official dragon guide... -
The Secrets Within Me by Liana Ramirez
6 ratingsFor seventeen-year-old Magi Davis everyone in her life knows her secret, except for her... after Magi is almost murdered, her Egyptologist father takes her from their quiet rainy town in Seattle to Egypt in an attempt to seek refuge. After meeting R.J... -
Cinderella by Ruth Sanderson
18 ratingsDreams come true with a little hope and a wave of a fairy godmother's wand. But will the prince find Cinderella after her ball gown turns back into rags? This classic tale is retold by Ruth Sanderson with the very youngest of readers in mind... -
Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-A-Zoo by Mercer Mayer
8 ratingsProfessor Wormbog is missing a Zipperump-a-Zoo from his collection of beasts, so he sets off in search of one—a search that takes him all over the world. If you open almost any of award-winning author/illustrator Mercer Mayer’s 250+ children’s books you’ll see dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr... -
The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley
8 ratingsIt's a fantasy come true: all three books in the hilarious fractured fairy tale trilogy by James Riley, available together in a box set!This complete boxed set of the Half Upon a Time trilogy tells the story of Jack, as in, son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant... -
Fortress of the Stone Dragon: A Branches Book by Tracey West
8 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
12 ratingsFor fans of Descendants, this spell book, which formerly belonged to Maleficent before she passed it on to Mal, is full of comments, notes, and inside jokes between Mal and the other villains' kids. Laugh and cry along with Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos as they find their way in the world of Auradon Prep... -
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Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter
14 ratingsAn enhanced eBook guaranteed to cause giggles! There’s only one rule in Larry’s book: don’t push the button. (Seriously, don’t even think about it!) It does look kind of nice though…Okay, quick. No one is looking. — push the button. Uh, oh... -
Pendragon, Before the War by Walter Sorrells, D.J. MacHale
18 ratingsBefore Bobby Pendragon. Before Saint Dane. Before the war . . . Every territory of Halla has a Traveler. They lived for years�some even for decades�before learning of their true destiny...Categorized as:
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Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull
6 ratingsIn a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series... -
Wave of the Sea Dragon by Tracey West, Matt Loveridge
6 ratingsDrake, Bo, and Opeli seek the help of a powerful Sea Dragon in the latest adventure in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
Kraniec świata by Andrzej Sapkowski
6 ratingsGeralt i jego nowo poznany kompan, bard Jaskier, wędrują po świecie w poszukiwaniu zajęcia. W przydrożnej karczmie starosta próbuje wynająć wiedźmina do zabicia całej czeredy potworów. Geralt jednak odmawia, gdyż jak się okazuje potwory te żyją jedynie w ludzkiej wyobraźni. Podczas dalszej podróży jeźdźców zatrzymuje chłop Pokrzywka. Chce on wynająć Geralta do poważnego zadania... -
Ziarno prawdy by Andrzej Sapkowski
6 ratingsDrugie opowiadanie z Tomu Ostatnie Życzenie.Opowiadanie z gatunku fantasy autorstwa Andrzeja Sapkowskiego. Należy ono do serii opowiadań o wiedźminie Geralcie z Rivii, który na swej wiernej klaczy, Płotce, wędruje po świecie w poszukiwaniu zajęcia. Na drodze znajduje martwego płatnerza i jego córkę... -
The Secret World of Mermaids by Jordan Quinn
8 ratingsPrince Lucas discovers underwater secrets when he gets a glimpse of the mermaids’ kingdom in this eighth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave hits and throws Lucas into the sea... -
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer
8 ratingsWith quick thinking and determination, a little girl manages to outwit all the dangerous residents in the Yeller Belly Swamp in this quirky, spooky picture book.Gruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren’t going to stop plucky Liza Lou from getting her mother’s sweet potatoes over to Gramma’s place... -
Snap of the Super-Goop: #10 by Troy Cummings
8 ratingsRip and Nikki think Alexander is going crazy when he keeps seeing monsters they've already defeated, but he has to convince his friends there might be a new monster if he wants to protect the town and notebook. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO... -
Petite Rouge by Mike Artell
10 ratingsWhen her grand-mère comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mère some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea... -
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Charge of the Lightning Bugs by Troy Cummings, Niloufar Amanzadeh
10 ratingsStermont's latest monster is SHOCKING!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
The Chronicles of Spiderwick: A Grand Tour of the Enchanted World, Navigated by Thimbletack by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black
12 ratingsTheir world is closer than you think! From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes an interactive look at the world of Spiderwick.Take a tour with Thimbletack, resident and caretaker of the Spiderwick mansion, as he guides you through his scrapbook and personal collection of faerie artifacts... -
Titans by Kate O'Hearn
6 ratingsA group of kids must stop invaders before they take over Titus—and the rest of the universe—in this first book in a brand-new series from bestselling Pegasus author Kate O’Hearn, who masterfully blends mystery and mythology together.Fifteen years ago, Olympus was destroyed and the Olympians were resettled on Titus. Since then Earth has been declared a quarantined world... -
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by John Clute, John Grant
6 ratingsThis huge volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy field. Not only does it describe the genre authoritatively, but it redefines it, offering an exciting new analysis of this highly diverse and hugely popular sphere of art. With more than 4,000 entries and over one million words, this volume covers every aspect of fantasy-literature, film, television, opera, art, and comics... -
The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales by Jane Yolen
6 ratingsFive original stories with the flavor of classic folk literature focus on the themes of love, truth, fear, and kindness...Categorized as:
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Scarlet Discovers True Strength by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
6 ratingsScarlet is overly intense and can be manipulative and vengeful. She needs to relax, learn how to encourage others instead of manipulating them, while staying true to her passionate, strong-willed personality.Star Day is approaching, an annual school event where classes are cancelled and there is a big campus party with games, picnics, and music...Categorized as:
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Cassie Comes Through by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
6 ratingsStarf! The day Cassie has been dreading since she first arrived at Starling Academy is here. She has been chosen to make the journey to Wishworld for the next Wish Mission. Lady Stella, the headmistress, assures her she's going to do a starmendous job. Cassie is so sensitive and perceptive she'll be a natural! But her mission is even harder than she feared.Everything just seems all wrong...Categorized as:
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The Dark Gods by Josepha Sherman
6 ratingsSheila McCarthy, a high school student trapped in a magical land, is the only one who can help when the Unicorn Queen is kidnapped by a handsome, evil king... -
Beyond the Pawpaw Trees: The Story of Anna Lavinia by Palmer Brown
6 ratingsIt all began on a lavender blue day—the kind of day when anything can happen. It was on such a day that Anna Lavinia’s father saw a double rainbow and went chasing after it. And it is on such a day that she and her cat, Strawberry, set off on their journey beyond the walled garden where the pawpaw trees grow, to a place where the buttercups bloom pink and the laws of gravity don’t always apply... -
The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven
6 ratingsA gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. ?Wait! I didn?t finish you,? cries the little girl who made her. ?I?ll finish myself,? calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home... -
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Attack of the Trolls by Tommy Donbavand
6 ratingsWhy is our trio beset with trolls? The shrieks keep coming as the spine-tingling series surges ahead! Luke, Resus, and Cleo are eager to begin their new quest. First stop, Count Negatov's castle! As the three make their way through the bleak, murky wilds of Transylvania, it looks like this adventure will be dull, but easy. Until they are kidnapped by trolls... -
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Dragon Games - Based on the Movie: The Junior Novel, Book 1 (Ever After High) by Stacia Deutsch
6 ratingsAfter being set free from her mirror prison, the Evil Queen comes up with a wickedly hexcellent plan to infiltrate Ever After High. Can she finally convince her daughter, Raven Queen, to accept her fairytale destiny and join her in being evil? Meanwhile, a new litter of baby dragons is born, and before long the Dragon Games are back at Ever After High... -
Vega and the Fashion Disaster by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
6 ratingsVega tends to be too uptight and judgmental and she is a real worrywart. She needs to figure out how to loosen up while retaining her excellent decision-making skills. The Star Darlings attempt to put aside petty issues to save Starland.Vega's Mission: Vega arrives at a fancy school in a fast-paced city in Wishworld. Vega tries every after school activity in an attempt to find The Wisher...Categorized as:
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Howl of the Wind Dragon: A Branches Book by Tracey West
6 ratingsEvil wizard Astrid brings the Garden of Beasts to life and the Dragon Masters must go into battle in the latest installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers... -
Tigerlilja by Erin Michelle Sky, Steven Brown
6 ratingsThe origin of Peter Pan and Tigerlilja, a companion novella to the Tales of the Wendy series.One, cursed by accident. The other, cursed by destiny. But losing everything isn’t always the end. Sometimes, it’s just the beginning... -
Go for the Gold, Atalanta! by Kate McMullan
8 ratingsAnd that story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples that Melanion threw in her path? Applesauce! The only gold that mattered to Atalanta was the Olympic Gold Medal for the 50-dekameter dash--and all the six-figure endorsements that would be hers--if she won...Categorized as:
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Tangled: The Junior Novelization by Irene Trimble
8 ratingsExpect adventure, heart, humor, and hair . . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! The Junior Novelization retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy—and features eight pages of full-color movie stills... -
Sage and the Journey to Wishworld by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
8 ratingsHigh in the sky above Earth is a most beautiful star, inhabited by a race of people who keep the heavens safe - the Starlings. Their job, which they have done for as long as anyone can remember, is to help grant the wishes of humans. Wishes made on birthday candles, shooting stars, dandelions, wishbones, and coins tossed into fountains, just to name a few...Categorized as:
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Libby and the Class Election by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
8 ratingsCharming Libby is a people pleaser who is slow at making decisions. She has to learn how to say no, stand up for herself, and feel more confident about her choices.All of the Star Darling roommates have received beautiful bouquets of sparkly flowers welcoming them to Star Academy. The band tryouts begin and many different girls show up to audition...Categorized as:
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Nice Shot, Cupid! by Kate McMullan
10 ratingsWhat a myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for liar)! Zeus's version of the myths is completely wrong. It's time to set the record straight. For the first time ever, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths.This laugh-out-loud series of fractured Greek myths by best-selling author Kate McMullan is irreverent, irresistible, and totally twisted... -
Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan
10 ratingsWhat a myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for liar)! Zeus's version of the myths is completely wrong. It's time to set the record straight. For the first time ever, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths.This laugh-out-loud series of fractured Greek myths by best-selling author Kate McMullan is irreverent, irresistible, and totally twisted... -
Pandora Gets Angry by Carolyn Hennesy
10 ratingsPandora and her friends are off to Persia to track the fifth evil: Rage. They have camels to help them cross the desert, but mysterious sandstorms and frightening strangers keep them from moving quickly. Luckily, help arrives in the form of a cute Persian boy who helps Pandy and her friends search for Persia's secret Garden of the Jin... -
Snow White Lucks Out by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
10 ratingsSnow White might be jinxed -- but at least she has the other grimmtastic girls to count on!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia. . .No matter how many lucky charms she wears, Snow White can't catch a break. She's especially worried that her stepmom, Ms. Wicked, is a member of the E.V.I.L. Society. Snow and her friends Red, Cinda, and Rapunzel are trying to stop E.V.I.L...Categorized as:
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Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child
10 ratingsHerb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he'd fall into the book one night...
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