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The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings
Par Kevin Crossley-Holland. 2018
'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began'The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting,…
dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book Kevin Crossley-Holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories.Blood Scion
Par Deborah Falaye. 2022
“Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary, Blood Scion is a triumph of a book.” —Roseanne A.…
Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin This is what they deserve.They wanted me to be a monster.I will be the worst monster they ever created.Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.Following one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, Deborah Falaye’s debut novel, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of Children of Blood and Bone and An Ember in the Ashes.Arab Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook (Fairy Tale Feasts #4)
Par Karim Alrawi. 2021
Les filles de Caleb: 1, Le chant du coq (2 continents)
Par Arlette Cousture. 1985
Tissée sur une toile de fond authentique et inspirée principalement de la vie de deux femmes, voici l'histoire des descendantes…
de Caleb, un paysan de la Mauricie. Plus particulièrement, c'est l'histoire d'Émilie, d'Ovila et de leur amour. Suivi de "Les filles de Caleb. Tome 2: le cri de l'oie blanche, 1918-46" (FD01377). 1985.The Tower of Nero (Trials of Apollo #5)
Par Rick Riordan. 2020
At last, the breathtaking, action-packed finale of the #1 bestselling Trials of Apollo series is here!"The Tower of Nero is…
the quintessential cherry on top of 'The Trials of Apollo' sundae series."--Laughing Place#1 New York Times best-selling seriesRick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythologyThe conclusion of the Percy Jackson sagaA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen godBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus seriesIntroduces new demigodsVillains are based on Roman emperorsFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestylesPerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooWill the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic mortal form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? In the fifth and final installment of Rick Riordan's New York Times bestselling series, these highly anticipated questions and more will be answered for all eager demigods.Of Curses and Kisses: A St. Rosetta S Academy Novel (St Rosetta's Academy Ser.)
Par Sandhya Menon. 2020
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the first novel in a brand-new series…
set at an elite boarding school, that’s a contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast.Will the princess save the beast? For Princess Jaya Rao, nothing is more important than family. When the loathsome Emerson clan steps up their centuries-old feud to target Jaya’s little sister, nothing will keep Jaya from exacting her revenge. Then Jaya finds out she’ll be attending the same elite boarding school as Grey Emerson, and it feels like the opportunity of a lifetime. She knows what she must do: Make Grey fall in love with her and break his heart. But much to Jaya’s annoyance, Grey’s brooding demeanor and lupine blue eyes have drawn her in. There’s simply no way she and her sworn enemy could find their fairy-tale ending…right? His Lordship Grey Emerson is a misanthrope. Thanks to an ancient curse by a Rao matriarch, Grey knows he’s doomed once he turns eighteen. Sequestered away in the mountains at St. Rosetta’s International Academy, he’s lived an isolated existence—until Jaya Rao bursts into his life, but he can't shake the feeling that she’s hiding something. Something that might just have to do with the rose-shaped ruby pendant around her neck… As the stars conspire to keep them apart, Jaya and Grey grapple with questions of love, loyalty, and whether it’s possible to write your own happy ending.Nura and the Immortal Palace
Par M. T. Khan, M. T. Khan. 2022
Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers…
into the little-known world of Jinn.Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. But it’s not just the extra rupees in her pocket Nura is after. Local rumor says there’s buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her family’s life forever.Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead. Nura refuses to believe it and shovels her way through the dirt hoping to find him. Instead, she finds herself at the entrance to a strange world of purple skies and pink seas—a portal to the opulent realm of jinn, inhabited by the trickster creatures from her mother’s cautionary tales. Yet they aren’t nearly as treacherous as her mother made them out to be, because Nura is invited to a luxury jinn hotel, where she’s given everything she could ever imagine and more. But there’s a dark truth lurking beneath all that glitter and gold, and when Nura crosses the owner’s son and is banished to the working quarters, she realizes she isn’t the only human who’s ended up in the hotel’s clutches. Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura can’t find a way to help them all escape, they’ll be bound to work for the hotel forever. Set in a rural industrial town in Pakistan and full of hope, heart, and humor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is inspired by M.T. Khan’s own Pakistani Muslim heritage.The Stone Child: The Misewa Saga, Book Three (The Misewa Saga #3)
Par David A. Robertson. 2022
It's a race against time to save Eli, in this third book in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.…
After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help — from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli's soul before it's too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they've been warned never to enter, they face new challenges and life-threatening attacks from strange and horrifying creatures. But a surprise ally comes to their aid, and Morgan finds the strength to focus on what's most important: saving her brother's life.The story of King Arthur and his knights: retold from the Howard Pyle original (Classic starts)
Par Howard Pyle, Dan Andreasen, Tania Zamorsky. 2006
Maya and the return of the godlings (Maya and the rising dark #02)
Par Rena Barron. 2021
"Maya and the godlings must return to the sinister world of The Dark to retrieve the one thing keeping the…
veil between the worlds from crumbling: her father's soul." -- Provided by publisherMaya and the rising dark (Maya and the rising dark #01)
Par Rena Barron. 2020
"A twelve-year-old girl discovers her father is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark, and when…
he goes missing she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of spooky creatures set on starting a war." -- Provided by publisherHealer of the water monster
Par Brian Young. 2021
When Nathan visits his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he's in for…
a pretty uneventful summer. But things change after he meets a water monster that needs his help. For grades 5-8. 2021The best is yet to come: A Novel
Par Debbie Macomber. 2022
"A new beginning in charming Oceanside, Washington, is exactly what Hope Godwin needs after the death of her twin brother.…
There are plenty of distractions, like her cozy cottage with the slightly nosy landlords next door, and a brewing drama among her students at the local high school. Even having settled quickly into the community, Hope still feels something is still missing. That is, until her landlords convince her to volunteer at their animal shelter. There she meets Shadow, a rescue dog that everyone has given up on. But true to her name, Hope believes he's worth saving. Like Shadow, shelter volunteer Cade Lincoln Jr. is suffering with injuries most can't see. A wounded ex-marine, Cade identifies with Shadow, assuming they are both beyond help. Hope senses that what they each need is someone to believe in them, and she has a lot of love to give. As she gains Shadow's trust, Hope notices Cade begins to open up as well. Finding the courage to be vulnerable again, Cade and Hope take steps toward a relationship, and Hope finally begins to feel at peace in her new home. But Hope's happiness is put to the test when Cade's past conflicts resurface, and Hope becomes embroiled in the escalating situation at the high school. Love and compassion are supposed to heal all wounds, but are they enough to help Hope and Cade overcome the pain of their past and the obstacles in the way of a better future?" -- Provided by publisherDaughter of the moon goddess: a novel (Celestial kingdom duology #01)
Par Sue Lynn Tan. 2022
"Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial…
Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin's magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor's son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream-striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos. |Daughter of the Moon Goddess| begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice-where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant." -- Provided by publisherLittle Wolves
Par Thomas Maltman. 2012
Why Epossumondas has no hair on his tail
Par Janet Stevens, Coleen Salley. 2004
Who killed Cock Robin?
Par Kevin O'Malley. 1993
The elves and the shoemakers: a tale by the Brothers Grimm (Rigby literacy Level 15)
Par Jeanne Willis, Rigby Staff. 2000
Old Cricket
Par Lisa Wheeler, Ponder Goembel. 2003
Old Cricket doesn't feel like helping his wife and neighbors to prepare for winter and so he pretends to have…
all sorts of ailments that require the doctor's care, but hungry Old Crow has other ideas. For preschool-grade 2The rainbow people
Par Laurence Yep, David Wiesner. 1989
Twenty Chinese folktales, selected and retold by the author from stories collected in Oakland, California, in the 1930s as part…
of a WPA project. The book is divided into sections such as "Tricksters," "Fools," and "Love," each of which is prefaced by a short explanation of how the tales relate to the Chinese-American experience. For grades 4-7 and older readers