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4801) Why Am I Different
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Marigold lives with a large group of wild ponies in a beautiful meadow near the seaside. Although she is a very kind pony, none of the other ponies include her, nor are very nice to her. This is all because Marigold is different.But then one day, a nasty little troll named Jimmy threatens the community of ponies! He says he will cast a magic spell on the ponies, turning them into tiny creatures for the trolls to ride, unless they leave the area so...
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"True Tales of the Weird - A Record of Personal Experiences of the Supernatural" contains accounts of personal experiences of 'ghosts' and the supernatural from the early twentieth century. Although the author didn't personally believe in ghosts, he wanted to publish this volume for future scientific interest. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the supernatural. "A Mystery of Two Continents", "A Spirit of Health", "The...
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"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." – A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill NJ How will The Three Little Howlers escape from the fierce jaguar? With beautiful illustrations set in the rainforest of Central America, this lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs will charm readers of all ages. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources...
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In this retelling of a classic tale, the Tortoise and the Hare, readers get to see two sides to the story. Readers will first enjoy Aesop's version of events, which teaches children that "slow and steady wins the race." Then, the jilted hare shares his version of the events that transpired that day, suggesting that there may have been some foul play involved. Young readers will love this new twist on an old favorite as they follow the colorful, engaging...
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Mrenh Gongveal: Chasing the Elves of the Khmer is a photo essay that delves into a common, but lesser understood, belief of the Cambodians. While learning about the culture and customs of Cambodia, Keith Kelly's adopted home of 10 years, he was especially fascinated by their folklore. One particular type of shrine dedicated to the Mrenh Gongveal, Elves of the Khmer, caught his imagination. As a personal project, he started documenting the more interesting...
4807) The Cup of Fate
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A magic cup in the wrong hands. A witch with bullying issues. A choice between stopping a fairy war or saving your friends. Just when Cameron Hailes thinks his day can't get any worse. It does… For one thing, eleven-year-old Cam gets recruited by a clan of school fairies who need his protection from a witch. And then a troll tries to squash his favorite teacher's vintage Mercedes. But that's nothing compared to what happens when he learns he's the...
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Get ready for a battle to rule the Underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead and the riches in the earth. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect the souls of the dead. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hades' and Anubis' strengths, powers, and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.
4809) Evermore
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Nari is settling into her role as queen of Evernigh, while Paisley Crossway boards the Vesper destined for the mythical Isle of Ashlocke to find out more about their parents. Paisley finds adventure-and love-on the high seas, but when Nari gets premonitions about Paisley's journey, she and Elleck must figure out how to stop what's coming, before the new danger Paisley has awakened destroys all of Evernigh. Rowan Aurum is sick of walking in his brother's...
4810) Dumby, Dum, Dum
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In Dumby, Dum, Dum, Ellen the dragon learns never to quit. Instead of giving up flying, the other animals in the forest encourage her to be brave. When Ellen falls, She gets back up again. Will Ellen be able to fly? The Dumby, Dum, Dum story teaches children through rhymes that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
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Rangda: The Legendary Goddess of Bali examines the layered origins of this premier Southeast Asian goddess. As prominent as Pele of the Polynesian Islands, Rangda is perhaps the most familiar, most feared, and most revered deity, regularly represented by her unique and horrifying mask in the temples of Bali while also adorning the tourist pamphlets and t-shirts of Kuta Beach. Even though prominent, she has been both misunderstood and misrepresented....
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Wendy Darling has found herself once again in the arms of charming Peter Pan, the god-child who desires power above all things. This time, though, Wendy burns not with passion but with a secret: with Hook as her ally, she is there to defeat the evil that lies inside of Peter, the evil that holds all Neverland hostage-the Shadow.
To do this, Wendy must quietly undo Peter from inside his heart while at the same time convincing Tink to betray the twisted...
4813) There's a Bug in My Ear!
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Is there a bug in your ear? What does that mean exactly? Learn the meaning and origin of this unusual phrase and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index....
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How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio.
This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse areas and cultures around the world....
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Vietnamese
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How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio.
4818) Mark of Silver
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Banished from his town...
Exiled from his country...
Forgotten by his race...
The ordinary life of Derith "Silver" Sylvarado, the hunter for his village, gets suddenly torn away when a fateful run-in with a dying man imbues him with the power of the Ladrian, an ancient and accursed race empowered with strength, speed and the ability to transform.
Despite his earnest efforts to keep his new power a secret, an attack on his town by the royal army...
4819) Lost Boys
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NO RULES.
NO ADULTS.
NO WAY OUT.
WELCOME TO THE DARKWOODS.
Deep in a mystical wood, four clans of boys live in the treetops, their story lost in time and their pasts buried with it. Secrets hide among the shadows of a crocodile-infested river, winding through the heart of the forest and beckoning to explore what lies beyond.
Leonardo is a member of Raven Clan, the boldest and fiercest of the four groups, led by his ruthless older...
4820) Gold Within the Storm
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The Cruel Prince meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this epic tale of two worlds doomed to hate each other for all eternity.Princess Astra Farissa Farshaw is to blame for what happened to her sister-she's the one who rendered Cora bedridden.Yet Astra learns Cora's endless sleep is not an affliction, but the result of a terrible curse. A curse of nine Queen Mab has cast upon her world when the war with the Fae ended, and which Astra has to break...
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