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The Darkest Hour by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsThunderClan's darkest hour is upon them, as Tigerstar's quest for power plunges all the Clans into the most terrible danger any cat has ever faced. In order to save his Clan and his friends, Fireheart must uncover the meaning of an ominous proclamation from StarClan:"Four will become two. Lion and tiger will meet in battle, and blood will rule the forest... -
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The Last Hope by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever...After countless moons of treachery, Tigerstar's Dark Forest apprentices are ready to lay siege upon the warrior Clans... -
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A Dangerous Path by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsShadowClan has a dark new leader, but will he be satisfied with his power now -- or does his desire for revenge burn even more strongly? Fireheart fears that there is a connection between the rise of Tigerstar and the terrible dreams that haunt his nights, murmuring of danger and death... -
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Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsAllegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, former friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want.Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of brave ThunderClan warrior Redtail... -
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Sunset by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSoon after the cats reached their new home by the lake, ThunderClan's medicine cat Leafpool received an ominous warning from StarClan: Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red. As the Clan slowly recovers from a devastating badger attack, Leafpool can't help but wonder . . -
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The Forgotten Warrior by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWith a divided StarClan driving a treacherous rift between the four warrior Clans, the spirits of the Dark Forest are gaining strength. Ivypool's role as a spy becomes more dangerous with each passing day, and Dovewing is haunted by nightmares about the mountains.Then an outsider appears in ThunderClan's midst, spreading discord and pushing the Clans farther apart... -
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Rising Storm by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 45 ratingsFireheart's traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from Thunder Clan -- but Fireheart can't shake the feeling that he's lurking in the forest, waiting for his chance to strike... -
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Fire and Ice by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsFireheart could hear a roaring around him, like wind in tall trees. The acrid stench of the Thunderpath stung his nostrils, together with a new smell, sharper and more terrifying. Fire! Book Two of WARRIORS continues Fireheart's quest to be a true warrior, when he finds new danger lurking in the woods as the chill of winter sets in... -
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Twilight by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBefore there is peace, blood will spill blood...New territory brings new troubles for the fierce cats of the warrior Clans, who are still uncovering the secrets of their new home around the lake. Dangers they have never faced before are lurking in the twilight shadows, and former allies are acting strangely hostile... -
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Dawn by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSomething terrifying is happening in the world of the Clans. Amid the destruction of the forest, cats are disappearing, including ThunderClan's beloved medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw. Now the young cats who set off on a quest many moons ago have returned with a chilling message: The Clans must move to a new home, or risk extermination.But it is not easy to convince the cats to leave... -
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Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsFor generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their warrior ancestors. But the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger, and the sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying-- and some deaths are more mysterious than others. In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary house cat named Rusty . .Categorized as:
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![Les Tentacules du mal by Pierre Bottero]()
Les Tentacules du mal by Pierre Bottero
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEwilan et ses compagnons poursuivent leur périple vers Valingaï avec une triple mission : rendre Illian à sa famille, retrouver Altan et Élicia Gil' Sayan et anéantir la méduse qui s'étend dans l'Imagination. Ils traversent avec difficulté le désert Ourou et gagnent Hurindaï, une cité qui ne tarde pas à être attaquée et détruite par les armées de Valingaï...Categorized as:
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Moonrise by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsDarkness, air, water, and sky will come together. . .Several moons have passed since six cats set out from the forest on an urgent journey to save all their Clans. Now those six are traveling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats who seem to have their own set of warrior ancestors . . . and their own mysterious prophecy to fulfill... -
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Midnight by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsDarkness, air, water, and sky will come together...The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons -- but a doom that will change everything is coming. Strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies, danger, and a mysterious destiny.All the signs point to young warrior Brambleclaw as the cat with the fate of the forest in his paws... -
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Pegasus and the Origins of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA deadly plague is causing the Olympians to fade one by one.As Emily watches Pegasus slip away she is determined to save him and embarks on a quest that takes her back in time to the deadly war between the Olympians and the Titans.In the race to save Pegasus, will Olympus find its true Hero? it's time for the original battle to be fought once again..Categorized as:
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Night Whispers by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAfter the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing.The deadly battle between ThunderClan and ShadowClan is over, but the aftermath still echoes around all four Clans...Categorized as:
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Sign of the Moon by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever. . . .The dark forces that have driven a rift between the four warrior Clans are growing stronger. Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw now know that unless they can unravel the true meaning behind the prophecy that binds them, the warrior code could be destroyed forever...Categorized as:
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Starlight by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBefore there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red... The gripping adventure that began with a small housecat in Into the Wild continues with Book Four of the thrilling Warriors spinoff series The New Prophecy. These cats' devoted fans have catapulted them onto national bestseller lists, and the support for the series grows stronger with every book... -
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Fading Echoes by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAfter the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing.Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy...Categorized as:
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Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJoin Emily and Pegasus as the legend continues in a new epic adventure ...The ancient rivalry between the Olympians and the Titans, thought long over, is rekindled - but this time the Titans have a secret weapon that can rival the power of the Flame of Olympus. The balance of power is tipped in Saturn's favour now that he has found his own Flame of Titus... -
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L'île du destin by Pierre Bottero
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLes Sentinelles libérées, Ewilan et Salim rejoignent la Citadelle des Frontaliers avec leurs compagnons. Là, Ewilan découvre la retraite du légendaire Merwyn, le plus grand des dessinateurs. Il leur conseille de regagner l'autre monde et de convaincre Mathieu, le frère d'Ewilan, de les suivre en Gwendalavir...Categorized as:
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![Gregor and the Code of Claw by Suzanne Collins]()
Gregor and the Code of Claw by Suzanne Collins
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsThe stunning conclusion to the riveting Gregor the Overlander series.Everyone in the Underland has been taking great pains to keep The Prophecy of Time from Gregor. Gregor knows it must say something awful but he never imagined just how awful: It calls for the warrior's death...Categorized as:
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The Sight by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsErin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Power of Three!The first book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #1: The Sight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw—grandchildren of the great leader Firestar—possess unusual power and talent... -
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Eclipse by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsErin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fourth book in the Power of Three series!The fourth book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans... -
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Long Shadows by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . -
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Leafpool's Wish by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this seventy-page digital novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the thrilling story behind Leafpool's greatest secret.Leafpool always knew medicine cats weren't meant for love . . . until she fell for the WindClan warrior Crowfeather. Now she's determined to keep their kits a secret...Categorized as:
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The Enchanted by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington’s course was set long before she ever stepped foot in Alitheia, and when she returns for her fourth visit to the magical realm, she finds even more outside her control than ever before...Categorized as:
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SkyClan's Destiny by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe return of a long lost Clan . . .Many moons ago, five warrior Clans shared the forest in peace. But as Twolegs encroached on the cats' territories, the warriors of SkyClan were forced to abandon their home and try to forge a new life far away. Eventually, the Clan disbanded--forgotten by all until Firestar was sent on a quest to reunite its descendants and return SkyClan to its former glory... -
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Dark River by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe three children of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw, grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, have thrived in their apprenticeships: Lionpaw's strength and energy serve him well as a warrior in training, Hollypaw hones her understanding of the warrior code, and Jaypaw explores his mysterious powers and connection to StarClan as the medicine cat apprentice...Categorized as:
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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane by Suzanne Collins
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe action and adventure continue for Gregor in this stunning fantasy from Suzanne Collins, bestselling author of the Hunger Games. New cover art coming July 1st! Gregor swears he will never return to the Underland, that strange world below New York City. But he is a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane...Categorized as:
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Outcast by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThere will be three, Kin of your kin....Who hold the Power of the starsIn their paws.A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried in the distant past -- with the ancient cats who once walked these woods and now prowl through his dreams... -
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Dovewing's Silence by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this seventy-page novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover what happened to Dovewing after the events of the fourth Warriors arc, Omen of the Stars.The Dark Forest has been defeated—but Dovewing's powers are gone... -
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Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSome people in school are afraid of the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class. Others just call them Flops. But Nory and her friends in Upside-Down Magic won't let that stop them. Not with a school-wide talent show coming up! Except... Nory's afraid her fluxing magic will go wonky and upset her father. Pepper is worried that her abilities as a Fierce will make all the animals in the show run wild... -
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Gregor and the Marks of Secret by Suzanne Collins
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsFollow Gregor in the fourth enthralling adventure in Suzanne Collins' New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles -- with gorgeous new cover art coming July 1st! In Book 4 of the bestselling Underland Chronicles, Gregor is drawn ever deeper into a brewing crisis. For generations, rats have run the mice out of whatever lands they've claimed, keeping them constantly on the move...Categorized as:
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![Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film by A.C.H. Smith, Terry Jones]()
Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film by A.C.H. Smith, Terry Jones
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhat happens when you wish for something terrible ... and your wish comes true? Young Sarah is about to find out. Left at home to mind her baby brother, Toby, she finds herself trying to comfort a screaming infant as a wild storm rages about the house. In a fit of temper, she wishes that the goblins would come and take the child away. Unfortunately, they do... -
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D'un monde à l'autre by Pierre Bottero
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLa vie de Camille, adolescente surdouée, bascule quand elle pénètre par accident dans l'univers de Gwendalavir avec son ami Salim. Là, des créatures menaçantes, les Ts'liches, la reconnaissent sous le nom d'Ewilan et tentent de la tuer...Categorized as:
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Mistystar's Omen by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA devastating challenge for the new leader of Riverclan... When leopardstar loses her ninth life, her longtime deputy, Mistyfoot, steps up to receive her new name-Mistystar-and lead her clan though a troublesome time. But Mistystar is about to discover a shocking secret about Riverclan, and her leadership is plunged into crisis as it begins... -
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The Oracle by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago Darcy Pennington would have laughed at the idea of magical worlds, prophecies, and talking animals, but everything changed when she visited Cedar Cove Family Camp and stumbled through a gateway. It is the summer before freshman year, and Darcy and her five friends have returned through the gateway to the world of Alitheia...Categorized as:
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The White Thread by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarcy Pennington spent her freshman year agonizing over the sacrifice of her dear friend Yahto Veli, the nark who gave himself to the Oracle to set her free. But when she returns to Alitheia determined to rescue him, she soon comes to realize there's much more at stake than just the fate of her friend. Alitheia is in turmoil, and a new riddle from the Oracle hangs over their heads... -
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The Menagerie by Tui T. Sutherland, Kari Sutherland
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland, and her sister, Kari Sutherland, comes the Menagerie series, perfect for fans of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series and The Spiderwick Chronicles.In the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming lies the Menagerie, a top secret facility filled with unicorns, dragons, phoenixes, and other fairy tale creatures... -
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The Accidental Queen: A Midlife Fairy Tale by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSparrow “Ro” Meadowcroft is about to get the promotion she’s always dreamed of – curator of the museum where she works. She loves old things and the history that surrounds them, so when a patron leaves some items to the museum, Ro is eager to dig in.The sword in the stone that comes with those items is clearly a joke. A well-made but obvious replica meant to be a conversation starter... -
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Carbonel: The King of the Cats by Barbara Sleigh
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBack in print in the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years.Rosemary's plan to clean houses during her summer break and surprise her mother with the money hits a snag when an old lady at the market talks her into buying a second-rate broom and a cat she can't even afford to keep. But appearances can be deceiving...Categorized as:
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![Beasts of New York: A Children's Book for Grown-Ups by Jon Evans, Jim Westergard]()
Beasts of New York: A Children's Book for Grown-Ups by Jon Evans, Jim Westergard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA violent, epic, action-packed urban quest full of very eccentric, often hilarious, extremely dangerous characters who also happen to be animals -- the wildlife of New York City, to be exact.Treachery leads to a monstrous war amongst the wildlife of New York City, and Patch, a young squirrel, is forced into exile on Staten Island...Categorized as:
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Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Identity by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdentity is a choice. Who will you choose to be? Lily is in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. Alone and without her magic, she doesn’t know where she is or how she got there. All she wants is to go home and be left in peace. But what part of her will she have to sacrifice to get there? Sebastian is doomed. Spent, wrecked, devastated... -
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Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Cat Magic by Lydia Sherrer
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSaving the world is such a bother when it makes you late for your nap. Blessed (or cursed, depending on who you ask) with human intelligence, Sir Edgar Allan Kipling, magical talking cat extraordinaire, spends most of his time keeping his human out of trouble. Of course, having a wizard for a human means that trouble is never far away... -
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The Three Furies by Kaza Kingsley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAnother task, even more dangerous than the previous ones, befalls Erec in the fourth book in the series. He must literally face his worst nightmares to succeed, but he isn’t sure if he can overcome his fears. On top of a contest he must win to continue his rise to King, he must also save Bethany, who has been entranced by Baskania, and deal with his inevitable transformation into a dragon... -
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Dark Whispers by Bruce Coville
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAt last--the long-awaited third volume of Bruce Coville's best-selling series, The Unicorn Chronicles!This is a tale of two quests: Cara Diana Hunter's search for an ancient story that may unravel the secret of the long enmity between the unicorns and the delvers, and her father's journey to free Cara's mother from the Rainbow Prison... -
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Fire in the Sky by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe spirits dance like fire in the sky. . . .The three cubs--Kallik, Toklo, and Lusa--along with their shape-shifting companion, Ujurak, stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears' journey is far from over. Now they must put their trust in Kallik's paws, as she feels the ice pulling her out toward the ocean...Categorized as:
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![Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling]()
Harry Potter: The Prequel by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe Harry Potter prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling, and was published online on 11 June 2008. Set about three years before the birth of Harry Potter, the story recounts an adventure experienced by Sirius Black and James Potter... -
![Jane on Her Own by Ursula K. Le Guin]()
Jane on Her Own by Ursula K. Le Guin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJane, the youngest of the catwings, goes looking for adventure in the big city and captured!Longing for adventure, Jane, the youngest of the catwings, flies to the city on her own...
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