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Scaly dragons! A Chinese folktale tells about a grateful dragon who gives a girl an impossible gift. Lily brings Dragon in to school. A little girl follows a treasure map past a dragon! Tex and Indi go to a festival in Chinatown to see a parade and a dancing dragon. What would you do if you met a dragon? Would you try to make friends? Stories by Camille S. Phillips, Lissa Rovetch, Marilyn Kratz, and Eileen Spinelli.
1622) Nice Shot, Cupid!
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Myth-o-mania volume 4
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The story about the handsome Greek god Cupid and how he met Psyche? Just another lie from that myth-o-maniac Zeus! The truth is, when Cupid met Psyche he was a gawky teen god with bad skin and braces. Psyche was so beautiful, Cupid was scared to even approach her. Instead, he and Zeus cooked up a plan to kidnap Psyche. Hades, King of the Underworld, is here to shine some light on what really happened.
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Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation.
Praise for Deep in the Woods, the previous title from Christopher Corr:
'… the book looks like a delectable candy box… There...
1624) The Way of Things
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There are Giants in the Land...and it has always been so, as long as anyone can remember. The people of this smallish medieval farming community work side-by-side with the giant in an almost utopian society. Whenever, there is a job too difficult or a threat too great the people have their giant friends to step in. The giants' presence gives the townspeople a special confidence about life in a difficult and wild world. But one morning the people discover...
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Experience the Legends of Orkney trilogy-the entire series all together for the first time. In The Red Sun, you'll be introduced to middle school student Sam Baron, who gets the shock of his life when a strange dwarf shows up with the claim that Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. Then Sam's friends are taken prisoner, and he follows their captors to Orkney-embarking upon a journey to rescue his friends, uncover the truth about his past, and...
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What could possibly make Thor-the massive and mighty god of thunder and protector of all his people-put on a bridal gown?
It all begins when the source of Thor's power, his beloved hammer, is stolen. Unfortunately for Thor, the plan to get it back requires that he dress in fancy finery and be packed off to marry the king of the giants. Luckily, Thialfi the goat boy-along with his snarky charges, Grinder and Gat-Tooth-have come along. Working behind...
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Un petit ogre va découvrir le monde pour répondre à une question: les enfants ont-ils meilleur goût ailleurs?
Quand on est un vrai gourmand, comment se contenter d'un seul enfant par an? Quittant ses parents, le petit ogre s'envole à l'assaut du monde et de ses habitants. Un tour du monde des petits enfants qui se termine bien, évidemment.
Voyagez aux ctés du petit ogre et découvrez avec lui 10 régions du monde!
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This is the story of a lazy boy who always chooses the easy way out. When he meets a nasty thief in the forest, he learns all about hard work.
Your Story Wizard eBooks are as educational as they are entertaining. Each interactive title includes a glossary of vocabulary, a quiz on the contents of the story, a word scramble, a memory game, a maze, and more. Your child will enjoy reading and learning with Your Story Wizard.
1629) Secret City
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One day, Charlie Wilson finds a 200 year old diary, claiming there is treasure buried under the streets of Edinburgh. Naturally, he decides to go looking for it, aided by a mysterious young juggler named Lilly. But there's something deadly waiting below the ground. In order to survive it, Charlie must become an explorer, detective, magician, acrobat and grave robber. Then, finally, a killer.'Contains enough plot to power half a library' - Scotsman...
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The story of The Snow Bear guides children on a journey to find ways of working with difficult emotions, such as anxiety and fear, using mindfulness.
The Snow Bear is particularly suited for times of great social and environmental change to help children find a place of fearlessness. Based on observations from nature and wisdom millennia old, the story within works with animal archetypes exemplifying characteristics of modern times that the protagonist,...
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The Algonquin people often told stories that taught the listener lessons on human behavior. In this nature myth, the sunrise and sunset is honored in the tale of chief's son who cried for the colors of the sunset. This tale also provide the explanation of how tadpoles came to be. The Algonquin nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group....
1632) Fairy Tales of Ireland
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A magical collection of twenty classic Irish fairy tales by one of Ireland's greatest writers, the Nobel Prize-winning W. B. Yeats - with intricate, traditional illustrations throughout by P. J. Lynch.
These short, carefully selected stories are told with humour and warmth, drawing on the glorious storytelling tradition of Ireland. With enchanting portrayals of witches, fairies, giants, pixies, hobgoblins and people of the otherworld, plus a notes...
1633) Visanthe in Ruin
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She is the princess the world was made to forget, he is the prince they are afraid to remember...
"One of these days, princess, those hands of yours will be marred with blood, and then you'll finally understand..."
Savara is dying. The soulbond on her cheek is draining her life force, and her powers are growing increasingly restless. When a dark knight offers her help, she's hesitant to accept. After all, this is the man who sentenced her to death....
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The Navajo people often told stories that taught the listener the tribe's customs and history. In this hero myth, the story of the twins who saved Earth from the monsters leading to the creation of the Navajo clans is shared. The Navajo hero myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.
1635) The Snake and the Prince of Hampi: Adapted from the Ancient Indian folk tales in the Panchatantra
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This is the story of a young prince, a magic snake charmer, a mysterious illness, the joy of living, and most of all, true love. Your Story Wizard eBooks are as educational as they are entertaining. Each interactive title includes a glossary of vocabulary, a quiz on the contents of the story, a word scramble, a memory game, a maze, and more. Your child will enjoy reading and learning with Your Story Wizard.
1636) Dark Waters of Hagwood
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Hagwood trilogy volume 2
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The race to save Hagwood has begun! Wicked queen Rhiannon, High Lady of the Hollow Hill, is more intent than ever on finding the enchanted casket containing her heart. Made immortal through evil sorcery, she has ruled the land of Hagwood heartlessly for far too long. If someone can discover the lost casket and destroy the beating heart within, her terrible reign will end. The werlings Finnen and Gamaliel - in possession of the golden key that will...
1637) The Secret Box
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The Secret Box is a Junior Library Guild selection and the first in an irresistible middle grade series that will delight fans of Dan Gutman, Wendy Mass, and Trenton Lee Stewart. What starts as a fun quest to open a mysterious birthday present quickly turns crazy and dangerous when Jax and her cousin Ethan discover themselves at the center of a special magical legacy. Soon they realize the secret box was not intended as a gift, but as call for help...
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Legend has it that a paymaster lost his gold during the War of 1812, and Sam, Eadie, and Ben are determined to find it. The Jackson family has moved into an old house on Commissioners Road near London, Ontario, and twins Sam and Eadie discover an exciting legend that involves their new home. Their neighbour, Ben, tells them that a skirmish in the War of 1812 took place right in front of their house, and that, during the fight, it is thought that an...
1639) Ronin: The Last Reindeer
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The holiday legends you never heard growing up.This is Ryder's last stop.It's a half million acre ranch and home to forty teenagers. It's also home to a famous and eccentric philanthropist with a peculiar obsession with the North Pole. His name is Billy "Big Game" Sinterklaas. But shortly after Ryder arrives, secret messages begin leading him to what's really happening. Billy Big Game believes that Santa Claus is real.This is the year he proves it.He...
1640) The Cat and the Rats of Zanzibar: Adapted from the Ancient Indian folk tales in the Panchatantra
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This is the story of four brothers who need a cat to solve their rat problem. When disaster strikes, they must learn to put aside their differences and get along.
Your Story Wizard eBooks are as educational as they are entertaining. Each interactive title includes a glossary of vocabulary, a quiz on the contents of the story, a word scramble, a memory game, a maze, and more. Your child will enjoy reading and learning with Your Story Wizard.