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1) Nutcracker
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On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a very special gift-- a wooden nutcracker. Join Clara as she steps into a magical world of toy soldiers and beautiful fairies in this lavishly illustrated Christmas tale.
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Wicked thing volume 1
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 11
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One hundred years after falling asleep, Aurora wakes to the kiss of a handsome prince and a kingdom that has dreamed of her return, but her happily-ever-after seems unlikely as she faces grief over the loss of everything she knew and a cruel new king.
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Wicked thing volume 2
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"Aurora was supposed to be her kingdoms savior. But when she was forced to decide between being loyal to the crown and loyal to her country, she set events in motion that branded her a traitor. Now, hunted by the kings soldiers, Auroras only chance of freeing her kingdom from the kings tyrannical rule is by learning to control her magic. But Auroras powers come at a priceone that forces her to leave the only home shes ever known, one that demands...
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The Cheetah's TearstainsThe evil and lazy hunter steals the Cheetah's two cubs, intending to train them to hunt for him. Cheetah is devastated by the loss of her two cubs and cries so many tears that they stain her face. An old man asks Cheetah why she is crying and upon hearing of her loss tells the village chieftain what the hunter has done. But can the village chieftain re-unite the tearful cheetah with her two cubs? A myth from Africa.The Great...
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A proud king uses magical drums to conquer his rivals, and only his daughter can stop him. A seagull is determined to fly across an ocean, but he learns a painful lesson after reaching his goal. A young girl yearns to become a butterfly, but she must make three sacrifices to achieve her dream. This collection of stories by Sylvester Foxglove will delight young readers while teaching valuable lessons for the world we live in now. Cover illustration...
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In this delightful story, Ellie is a small magic fairy who visits lonely children to help them smile.
She helps animals who live in a magic forest, when they are lost, sad or frightened.
Ellie finds a friend in a lovely mermaid, who lives in a pool deep within the forest.
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Hettie's PirouetteHilda the hippopotamus and Hettie the heron both love the ballet. They join the Ballet school and begin training. They enter the end-of-year competition for couples (pas de deux) and perform five movements, the pose well known in the ballet Swan Lake, the movement that shows the bond between the two dancers in the ballet Le Diable à Quatre, the movement where the dancer being held by the partner is able to descend very low to the...
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A new trilingual book brings together some of the most important and exciting Mapuche poets from Chile.
Poetry of the Earth: Mapuche Trilingual Anthology is a remarkable collection of poetry in Mapudugun, Spanish and English that explores Mapuche culture and literature and negotiates its space in the national Chilean and global context.
The Mapuche are the Indigenous people of Chile, and today the traditional Mapuche language, Mapudugun (the...
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Explore a vibrant, modern world with 'Ruby and the City Wolf: A Tech-Savvy Fairy Tale', the latest gem in the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This imaginative retelling brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the traditional folk tale popularized by Charles Perrault and recorded by the Brothers Grimm.In this innovative version, Little Red Riding Hood is reimagined as Ruby, a smart and resourceful girl living in a bustling city. Known...
10) White stag
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Permafrost volume 1
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After a century of service to goblin lord Soren, Janneke, seventeen, the only mortal in the Permafrost, clings to her humanity as she faces difficult choices.
11) Grampa in Oz
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Grampa in Oz (1924) is the eighteenth in the series of Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the fourth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Things are going from bad to worse in the dilapidated kingdom of Ragbad; even the rag crop is failing. To top it all off (or not), King Fumbo's head is blown away in a ferocious storm (with "ten thousand pounds of thunder"). Prince Tatters of Ragbad, and Grampa, a former soldier and the bravest...
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In a realm where divine beings reign supreme, a tapestry of myths and legends unfolds. Weaving tales of power, betrayal, and redemption. This short story of fictional gods embodies unique aspects of nature and humanity, navigate a cosmic landscape fraught with celestial conflicts and mortal tribulations.
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After her brother goes to Oz, Josie and her siblings think that everything would all go back to normal. But when Josie ends up being taken to Oz by a magical puzzle, they all know that they were wrong. Josie goes to Oz and spends her time trying to make her way to the Emerald City and get back home. On her journey, she makes new friends, learns some lessons, and has a good time. Join her on her journey and ave a good read!
14) Merman Gianni
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Continuation of the fairy tale "Kingdom of the Four Winds". The fairy tale was written based on the script for the cartoon
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In the heart of nature, a masterpiece grows in awe-inspiring hues, the tree of harmony shows. It's root delve deep, anchoring the earth, a testament of unity, in its sacred birth. From ancient seeds, a splendid tale unfurls, where harmony reigns, in harmonious swirls. Each branch extends, reaching towards the sky, bridging worlds together, with a celestial sigh.
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Days 21-25 of Christmas Month are so busy. The elves are finishing all the gifts, wrapping them and packing Santa's sleigh. They do take time one night for a Christmas concert that includes carols played on some instruments you may have never heard of. This all leads up to Christmas Eve when Santa delivers the gifts. See how the Sugar Plum Fairies and elves help him and how he spends Christmas day. Online you can help wrap and deliver gifts, learn...
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The Beginning and Other Asian Folktales is a collection of 18 folktales from Laos (Hmong), the Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Sumatra, Bali, India, China, Korea. This book was originally published in 1995, as a project of PAWWA (Philippine American Women Writers and Artists) a small group of Filipina writers in Southern California. The goals of that group included supporting one another other, helping other Filipina writers and artists, and providing...
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Immerse yourself in 'The Three Little City Pigs: Building for the Future', a captivating story from the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This modern rendition breathes new life into the classic English folktale, tracing its literary roots back to the 19th century, notably in James Halliwell-Phillipps's 'Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Tales' (1843).Set against the backdrop of a lively city suburb, this tale follows three innovative piglets...
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