Books like 'The Brave Apprentice'
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![The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 38: Search & Rescue: Cupid Chaos by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 38: Search & Rescue: Cupid Chaos by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver had a steak that was so good you actually fell in love with it? Well Dad has.Of course, he did have a little help from Cupid's arrow. And so did all kinds of other people, animals, and things from our world...Categorized as:
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![The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: Book 36: Search & Rescue: Friendly Fire by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe ever-helpful Smith family completed the quests the elves and dwarves gave them, which, to be fair, weren’t very tough for our favorite Minecraft family. It helps when the mod is SO cool, the kids aren’t sure they ever want to leave.Unfortunately, helping isn’t always a good thing... -
![Walt Disney's Pinocchio (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Steffi Fletcher]()
Walt Disney's Pinocchio (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Steffi Fletcher
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling will charm children and collectors alike... -
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![The Widow's Fate by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Widow's Fate by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wise king keeps his friends close and his enemies closer, even if one is his younger brother. When a valuable heiress disappears from Kingfountain in the middle of the night, King Eredur summons the poisoner Ankarette to bring her back alive at all costs. Both of his younger brothers want her—one to control her fortune and the other for love... -
![The Secrets Within Me by Liana Ramirez]()
The Secrets Within Me by Liana Ramirez
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor seventeen-year-old Magi Davis everyone in her life knows her secret, except for her... after Magi is almost murdered, her Egyptologist father takes her from their quiet rainy town in Seattle to Egypt in an attempt to seek refuge. After meeting R.J... -
![The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley]()
The Half Upon a Time Trilogy: Half Upon a Time; Twice Upon a Time; Once Upon the End by James Riley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's a fantasy come true: all three books in the hilarious fractured fairy tale trilogy by James Riley, available together in a box set!This complete boxed set of the Half Upon a Time trilogy tells the story of Jack, as in, son of the infamous Jack who stole the magic beans from the giant... -
![Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef]()
Descendants: Mal's Spell Book by Tina McLeef
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor fans of Descendants, this spell book, which formerly belonged to Maleficent before she passed it on to Mal, is full of comments, notes, and inside jokes between Mal and the other villains' kids. Laugh and cry along with Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos as they find their way in the world of Auradon Prep... -
![Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter]()
Don't Push the Button! by Bill Cotter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn enhanced eBook guaranteed to cause giggles! There’s only one rule in Larry’s book: don’t push the button. (Seriously, don’t even think about it!) It does look kind of nice though…Okay, quick. No one is looking. — push the button. Uh, oh... -
![Kraniec świata by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
Kraniec świata by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeralt i jego nowo poznany kompan, bard Jaskier, wędrują po świecie w poszukiwaniu zajęcia. W przydrożnej karczmie starosta próbuje wynająć wiedźmina do zabicia całej czeredy potworów. Geralt jednak odmawia, gdyż jak się okazuje potwory te żyją jedynie w ludzkiej wyobraźni. Podczas dalszej podróży jeźdźców zatrzymuje chłop Pokrzywka. Chce on wynająć Geralta do poważnego zadania... -
![Kwestia ceny by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
Kwestia ceny by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGeralt zostaje zaproszony na dwór królowej Calanthe, władczyni Cintry. Musi się przebrać za pewnego rycerza. Podczas uczty siedzi obok samej królowej. Ma ona dla Geralta ważne zadanie. Nie wyjawia mu jednak na razie, na czym ono polega, jest jednak pewna, że Geralt je wykona, gdyż według niej wykonanie każdego zadania to tylko "kwestia ceny"...Na początku było słowo... -
![Ziarno prawdy by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
Ziarno prawdy by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDrugie opowiadanie z Tomu Ostatnie Życzenie.Opowiadanie z gatunku fantasy autorstwa Andrzeja Sapkowskiego. Należy ono do serii opowiadań o wiedźminie Geralcie z Rivii, który na swej wiernej klaczy, Płotce, wędruje po świecie w poszukiwaniu zajęcia. Na drodze znajduje martwego płatnerza i jego córkę... -
![Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer]()
Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith quick thinking and determination, a little girl manages to outwit all the dangerous residents in the Yeller Belly Swamp in this quirky, spooky picture book.Gruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren’t going to stop plucky Liza Lou from getting her mother’s sweet potatoes over to Gramma’s place... -
![Snap of the Super-Goop: #10 by Troy Cummings]()
Snap of the Super-Goop: #10 by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRip and Nikki think Alexander is going crazy when he keeps seeing monsters they've already defeated, but he has to convince his friends there might be a new monster if he wants to protect the town and notebook. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO... -
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![Petite Rouge by Mike Artell]()
Petite Rouge by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen her grand-mère comes down wit' de flu, this Cajun Little Red knows what she has to do. With her witty cat, TeJean, she sets off in a pirogue to bring Grand-mère some gumbo. Who should she meet upon the way, but that big ol' swamp gator, Claude! Mean ol' Claude may want to gobble up Petite Rouge, but she and TeJean have a better idea... -
![Charge of the Lightning Bugs by Troy Cummings, Niloufar Amanzadeh]()
Charge of the Lightning Bugs by Troy Cummings, Niloufar Amanzadeh
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStermont's latest monster is SHOCKING!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by John Clute, John Grant]()
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by John Clute, John Grant
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis huge volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy field. Not only does it describe the genre authoritatively, but it redefines it, offering an exciting new analysis of this highly diverse and hugely popular sphere of art. With more than 4,000 entries and over one million words, this volume covers every aspect of fantasy-literature, film, television, opera, art, and comics... -
![Attack of the Trolls by Tommy Donbavand]()
Attack of the Trolls by Tommy Donbavand
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhy is our trio beset with trolls? The shrieks keep coming as the spine-tingling series surges ahead! Luke, Resus, and Cleo are eager to begin their new quest. First stop, Count Negatov's castle! As the three make their way through the bleak, murky wilds of Transylvania, it looks like this adventure will be dull, but easy. Until they are kidnapped by trolls... -
![Dragon Games - Based on the Movie: The Junior Novel, Book 1 (Ever After High) by Stacia Deutsch]()
Dragon Games - Based on the Movie: The Junior Novel, Book 1 (Ever After High) by Stacia Deutsch
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter being set free from her mirror prison, the Evil Queen comes up with a wickedly hexcellent plan to infiltrate Ever After High. Can she finally convince her daughter, Raven Queen, to accept her fairytale destiny and join her in being evil? Meanwhile, a new litter of baby dragons is born, and before long the Dragon Games are back at Ever After High... -
![Tigerlilja by Erin Michelle Sky, Steven Brown]()
Tigerlilja by Erin Michelle Sky, Steven Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe origin of Peter Pan and Tigerlilja, a companion novella to the Tales of the Wendy series.One, cursed by accident. The other, cursed by destiny. But losing everything isn’t always the end. Sometimes, it’s just the beginning... -
![My Blind Familiar: The Ash Golem by Nathan Valerio]()
My Blind Familiar: The Ash Golem by Nathan Valerio
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamiliar, a magical creature of any kind that a mage channels mana through to perform magic or tasks. Familiars are all different and each mage can have only 1 and it can only be summoned in Magic Academy due to the preparation for this being in these locations. The age that these students obtain this is when they start their second year in the magic academy... -
![Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child]()
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHerb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he'd fall into the book one night... -
![Waking Beauty by Leah Wilcox]()
Waking Beauty by Leah Wilcox
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEveryone knows Sleeping Beauty has to be woken with a kiss, except Prince Charming. Every time the fairies watching over her try to tell him, he interrupts with his ideas of how to wake her... -
![The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness by Adisan Books]()
The Unicorn Who Lost Its Horn: A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness by Adisan Books
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiscover the enchanting tale of "The Unicorn Who Lost Its A Tale of How to Catch and Spread Kindness.“ It is the heartwarming story of kindness, sharing, friendship, courage, and the magic of color.Join Sparkle, a beautiful unicorn, on her quest to restore her magnificent horn and bring color back to her world... -
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![Червенохалата by Tsvetelina Vladimirova]()
Червенохалата by Tsvetelina Vladimirova
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsПреди цяло хилядолетие Червената хала оставя стария свят в руини и завещава на кралствата във Ферисея страх, разединение и омраза.Единственият, който помни страховитата вещица с любов и нежност, наднича из селенията на мъртвите и проследява пътя на нейната наследница – младата Аварис Червенохала... -
![Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long]()
Super Slug of Doom: A Super Happy Magic Forest Story by Matty Long
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . -
![Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert]()
Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and fractions... -
![Immortal and the Madman by Gene Doucette]()
Immortal and the Madman by Gene Doucette
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA novella The Immortal Chronicles is an ongoing series of short stories and novellas written by Adam, the immortal narrator of IMMORTAL, HELLENIC IMMORTAL, and the upcoming IMMORTAL AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD. Immortal and the Madman is a novella, and a crossover story between IMMORTAL and FIXER, another novel by Gene Doucette... -
![Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage by Wizards of the Coast, Lysa Chen]()
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage by Wizards of the Coast, Lysa Chen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsExplore the mega-dungeon of Undermountain in this adventure for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.In the city of Waterdeep rests a tavern called the Yawning Portal, named after the gaping pit in its common room. At the bottom of this crumbling shaft is a labyrinthine dungeon shunned by all but the most daring adventurers... -
![Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade]()
Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTom and his companions have arrived in a strange new land -- Tavania. Wizard Malvel's evil magic has enraged six terrifying new Beasts. To restore harmony, Tom must first face Convol the Cold-blooded Brute in a deadly desert duel.. -
![The King of Little Things by Bil Lepp, David Wenzel]()
The King of Little Things by Bil Lepp, David Wenzel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLong ago in a faraway realm, the King of Little Things ruled happily over all things small - from buttons to beetles, from marbles to macaroni. When King Normous thinks he has finally become the ruler of all the world, he is enraged to learn that the King of Little Things still reigns happily in his tiny kingdom... -
![Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan]()
Hit the Road, Helen! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it means more trouble than they can imagine for both themselves and the people of Troy. But who says Helen is entirely at fault? Sure she had a face that launched a thousand ships . . . but she also had a little interference from the meddling god of love and his mother, Aphrodite. Think you know the truth behind the Greek myths? Think again... -
![And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel]()
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon by Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery night the rhyme gets read. Every night Dish and Spoon run away. And every night they return--until tonight! Where can Dish and Spoon be? The rhyme can't go on without them, so Cat, Cow, and Dog set out to search for their missing friends... -
![Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney]()
Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning masterpiece yet... -
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![Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude by Kevin O'Malley, Carol Heyer]()
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude by Kevin O'Malley, Carol Heyer
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen their teacher gives a joint storytelling assignment, a boy and a girl have different ideas of how their fairy tale should evolve. Can they agree on who will live happily ever after? With a cool motorcycle dude and a beautiful princess the possibilities are endless! "Hilarious book, perfect for reading aloud." -Barnes & NobleOnce upon a time there was .. -
![Poseidon's Academy and the Deadly Disease: A Magic Boarding School Series by Sarah A. Vogler]()
Poseidon's Academy and the Deadly Disease: A Magic Boarding School Series by Sarah A. Vogler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBattling psycho sea-nymphs and monsters was so not how Hailey imagined spending her time at high school. Hailey returns to Poseidon’s Academy for her second year of high school. She hopes this year will be less eventful than the last, but with the nereids still intent on resurrecting the gods, she doubts it...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Sea and Sky by Jenna Collett]()
Wicked Sea and Sky by Jenna Collett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a treasure hunter bound by dark magic. He’s the thief who shattered her trust. And now? He’s her only shot at survival. Betrayed during a treasure hunt and sentenced to a watery prison, Marin has spent the last few years trapped beneath the waves. Now she’s back on land with three weeks to break her curse or die trying... -
![Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan]()
Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhat a myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for liar)! Zeus's version of the myths is completely wrong. It's time to set the record straight. For the first time ever, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths.This laugh-out-loud series of fractured Greek myths by best-selling author Kate McMullan is irreverent, irresistible, and totally twisted... -
![Go for the Gold, Atalanta! by Kate McMullan]()
Go for the Gold, Atalanta! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAnd that story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples that Melanion threw in her path? Applesauce! The only gold that mattered to Atalanta was the Olympic Gold Medal for the 50-dekameter dash--and all the six-figure endorsements that would be hers--if she won... -
![Nice Shot, Cupid! by Kate McMullan]()
Nice Shot, Cupid! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat a myth-o-maniac (old Greek-speak for liar)! Zeus's version of the myths is completely wrong. It's time to set the record straight. For the first time ever, Hades, King of the Underworld, reveals the true story behind the myths.This laugh-out-loud series of fractured Greek myths by best-selling author Kate McMullan is irreverent, irresistible, and totally twisted... -
![A Promise is a Promise by Robert Munsch, Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak]()
A Promise is a Promise by Robert Munsch, Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"A Promise Is A Promise" is about the Qallupilluq (plural, Qallupilluit), an imaginary creature like a troll, that lives in the Hudson’s Bay or resides in icebergs. The Qallupilluit wear women’s parkas of loon feathers, are grotesque-looking, and grab children who come too near the shore or stand too close to cracks in sea ice. The main character in the story is Allashua, a young Inuk girl... -
![A Girl's Tale by K.M. Shea]()
A Girl's Tale by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsASIN moved from less recent edition hereThe ballads lie. Robin Hood, the Bold and Brave Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, is cowardly, spineless, and a girl.Robyn unwittingly starts the Robin Hood farce when she is mistaken for a male while saving her friend, Marian, from two foresters... -
![It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor]()
It's Not Jack and the Beanstalk by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJack is not fond of the bossy narrator of his fairy tale! When Jack is told to trade his beloved cow Bessie for some magic beans, throw the beans out the window, climb the ENORMOUS beanstalk that sprouts overnight, and steal from a GIANT, he decides this fairy tale is getting out of control. In fact, he doesn’t want to follow the story line at all... -
![Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel]()
Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he's best at--tricking the other animals around him. When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed he decides to take it to show the king. But Anansi can't resist the opportunity to make jokes at the expense of everyone they meet... -
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![Big Anthony and the Magic Ring by Tomie dePaola]()
Big Anthony and the Magic Ring by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA delightful story by Tomie dePaola with wonderful drawings by Tomie is a bit of a mystery which unravels on each exciting page... -
![The Three Little Tamales by Eric A. Kimmel]()
The Three Little Tamales by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile the three little tamales cool off on a windowsill, a tortilla rolls by. "You’ll be eaten. You’d better run!" he tells them. And so the tamales jump out the window. The first runs to the prairie and builds a house of sagebrush. The second runs to a cornfield and builds a house of cornstalks. The third runs to the desrt and builds a house of cactus... -
![Five Portraits by Piers Anthony]()
Five Portraits by Piers Anthony
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe magical land of Xanth is in peril in this follow-up to Board Stiff by New York Times–bestselling author Piers Anthony. “It occurs to me that you folk are no ordinary group,” the troll said. “We're on a special mission to eliminate the last of the anti-pun virus. We are a bit unusual... -
![The Heart of Glass by Vivian French]()
The Heart of Glass by Vivian French
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe madcap, macabre, and maddeningly funny Tales from the Five Kingdoms continue — with an oddly heart-warming adventure.It’s a fine day for dwarf watching! At least that’s what Gracie Gillypott and Prince Marcus innocently think as they set out, unaware that Princess Marigold has honed her sights on Marcus and plans to follow him to the ends of the earth — fan, frilly petticoats, and all... -
![Worlds Explode by Shane Hegarty]()
Worlds Explode by Shane Hegarty
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinn’s monster-hunting adventures continue in Darkmouth #2: Worlds Explode, the second book of the tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called “Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett... -
![The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Janet Stevens]()
The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Janet Stevens
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJanet Stevens gives us a new look at the confrontation between three billy goats and an ugly troll. “The pictures are exceptionally well reproduced, and Stevens makes clever use of her layout, propelling the actions out of the borders at times, giving them verve and movement...
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