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The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Includes Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal acceptance speech, Q&A with Kate DiCamillo, and Q&A with Timothy Basil Ering.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Language
English
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Lewis Carroll's beloved classic stories are reimagined in this deluxe illustrated gift edition from the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima--designed with stunning full color artwork and several interactive features.
Author
Series
Starry River of the Sky volume 3
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a...
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
293 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists, giving glimpses into happily, and not as happily, ever afters.
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English
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Eldest of three sisters in a land where it is considered to be a misfortune, Sophie is resigned to her fate as a hat shop apprentice until a witch turns her into an old woman and she finds herself in the castle of the greatly feared wizard Howl.
Author
Series
Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 2
Publisher
Lippincott
Pub. Date
c1984
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xii, 100 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, ""jump"" stories, and scary songs.
13) The Siren
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Language
English
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Kahlen was rescued by the Ocean and since then has been repaying her debt as a Siren luring stranger to their deaths. She enjoys being on land yearning for her time as a Siren to be over and join in the laughing and living. Kahlen then meets Akinli, and her heart is filled with love and a desire to be human once again, but if the Ocean finds out it could spell trouble for everyone involved.
Author
Series
Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 4
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1981
Physical Desc
111 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drawn from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings
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Series
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of short fiction comprised of over thirty tales ranging from a variety of descents, including Portuguese, Irish, British, and Celtic. Each tale is written in lively prose, depicting unforgettable characters. In The Brown Bear of Norway, a kind-hearted princess falls in love with a prince who is cursed to live as a bear by day. The Enchanted Deer follows a fisherman's son named Ian, who, after his father's death,...
Author
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
The Outdoor Girls At The Hostess House is a novel by Laura Lee Hope. The story revolves around four best friends - Betty, Mollie, Amy, and Grace, who are also known as the Outdoor Girls. The girls decide to do their bit for the soldiers during World War I by volunteering at a Hostess House near a military training camp. Once there, they meet and befriend several soldiers, including the charming Captain Dale, who takes a liking to Betty. They are also...
17) Epossumondas
Author
Series
Epossumondas volume 1
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a classic tale in which a well-intentioned young possum continually takes his mother's instructions much too literally.
18) Flunked
Author
Series
Fairy Tale Reform School volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
Gilly wouldn't call herself wicked, exactly ... but when you have five siblings and live in a run-down boot, you have to get creative to make ends meet. Gilly's a pretty good thief-until she gets caught and sentenced to three months at Fairy Tale Reform School. There Gilly has to deal with teachers who are former villains like the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Queen, and Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother.Harsh. But when she meets fellow students Jax and Kayla...
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Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
This vintage book contains Ethel Cook Eliot's 1918 novel, "The Little House In The Fairy Wood". A lonesome young boy is adopted by the benevolent residents of a small woodland house and begins a magical adventure that will see him meet friendly fairies, become one with nature, and eventually realise true happiness. This fantastic book is highly recommended for lovers of charming fantasy literature and constitutes a must-read for fans and collectors...
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