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A Very Proper Monster by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPower, passion, and politics collide in an Elemental World that is ruled by the ancients.In Victorian-era Dublin, Josephine Shaw spends long nights filling the pages of her Gothic stories with the fantastic and the macabre, unaware that the suitor her father has arranged is one of the dark creatures she's always dreamed... -
The Secret Garden by Martha Hailey DuBose, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFollowing Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price... -
Just the Way You Are by Max Lucado
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is the assurance that Mom and Dad love them just as they are, apart from anything that they do. But telling them once won't make it sink in. Kids need to be reminded of it over and over, until those words get inside their hearts... -
The Conspiracy at Meru by Shatrujeet Nath
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVICTORY IS TEMPORARY. THE BATTLE IS ETERNAL.Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine have fought valiantly to repel the rampaging hordes from Devaloka and Patala – but Avanti has been brought to its knees. Ujjayini lies battered its citizens are scared and morale is badly shaken... -
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The Lost Stories by John Flanagan
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsUnconfirmed accounts of a group of Araluen warriors - tales of adventure, battle, and triumph over evil - have spread for centuries throughout the known world. Most notable is a clan shrouded in mystery, phantom warriors known as the Rangers. Two names pass the lips of every storyteller: Halt, and his apprentice, Will...Categorized as:
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Gladiator by Dewey Gram, William Nicholson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRidley Scott brings the splendour of Ancient Rome to the big screen, with Russell Crowe as the Roman general who wreaks vengeance on the man who rules the Roman empire. The film is released on 19th May 2000...Categorized as:
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The Shadowlands: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, 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...Categorized as:
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The Gilded Girl by Alyssa Colman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAny child can spark magic, but only the elite are allowed to kindle it. Those denied access to the secrets of the kindling ritual will see their magic snuffed out before their thirteenth birthday. In 1906 New York City, Miss Posterity’s Academy for Practical Magic is the best kindling school―and wealthy twelve-year-old Emma Harris is accustomed to the best... -
Magic Tree House: #1-28 [Magic Tree House Library] by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOffers Jack and Annie's first twenty-eight time-traveling adventures...Categorized as:
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World at War, 1944 by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first Magic Tree House(R) Super Edition--and Jack and Annie's most dangerous mission ever in the scariest time the world has ever known--World War II...Categorized as:
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Silent Night by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA brand new holiday adventure from the world of The 39 Clues! The year is 1914 and war is raging in Europe. Eager to win glory for the Lucian branch, sixteen-year-old Rupert Davenport (Ian Kabra's ancestor) sneaks off to France to join the fighting. But the reality of battle is unlike anything Rupert imagined...Categorized as:
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Soccer on Sunday by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGoal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever--the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pele will tell them a "secret of greatness." The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed...Categorized as:
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A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food—the fourth thing needed to save Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny...Categorized as:
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Warriors of Cumorah by Chris Heimerdinger
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Becky and Josh Plimpton are kidnapped by Todd Finlay, Megan and her two suitors, Ryan and Apollus, attempt to rescue them, but through the mysterious powers of the Rainbow Room, one group ends up in nineteenth-century Jerusalem and the other in central America hundreds of years after the visitation of the Savior to the Nephites...Categorized as:
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The Sacred Quest by Chris Heimerdinger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratings(formerly Tennis Shoes and the Seven... -
Feathered Serpent, Part 2 by Chris Heimerdinger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Journey: "As we separated from the rest of the refugees of Zarahemla, a terrible vision haunted my thoughts. By abandoning my two younger children to search for Melody, might I lose my entire family?" The Destruction: "It was coming from the north, a wall of rolling, tumbling, churning clouds the color of charcoal, the sweeping palm of God.. -
The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA New York Times bestseller!“Kate DiCamillo's dazzling first title in the Norendy Tales trilogy is brimming with wit, whimsy, and heart as it follows five puppets fulfilling their thrilling shared destiny.” – Shelf AwarenessShut up in a trunk by a taciturn old sea captain with a secret, five friends—a king, a wolf, a girl, a boy, and an owl—bicker, boast, and comfort one another in the dark...Categorized as:
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Legacy by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe first of seven brand new 39 clues stories, leading up to one explosive reveal.Time is running out for Grace Cahill as she struggles to make the most important choice of her life: a decision that will shape the future of the Cahill family... and the world at large...Categorized as:
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The Black Book of Buried Secrets by Mallory Kass, Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsFor the past five hundred years, the Cahills have silently dominated the world. Their desperate hunt for the 39 Clues lies behind some of history’s biggest enigmas – the curse of the Hope diamond, the race to summit Mt. Everest, the wild life and death of Harry Houdini. And now – finally – the secrets are out...Categorized as:
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King Midas and the Golden Touch by M. Charlotte Craft
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratings"There once lived a very rich king called Midas who believed that nothing was more precious than gold."So begins this imaginative and breathtaking retelling of the myth of the man with the golden touch. When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold...Categorized as:
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Песни Петера Сьлядека by Henry Lion Oldie, Генри Лайон Олди
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsИдет по путям-дорогам лютнист Петер Сьлядек, раз за разом обреченный внимать случайным исповедям. Кружатся в безумном хороводе монах и судья. Джинн назначает себя совестью ушлого купца. Сын учителя фехтования путает слово и шпагу. Железная рука рыцаря ползет ночью в замковую часовню. Несет ужас солдатам-наемникам неуловимый Аника-воин... -
Wakestone Hall by Judith Rossell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE MAGICAL CONCLUSION TO STELLA'S AWARD-WINNING STORY From bestselling writer-illustrator Judith Rossell comes the thrilling and magical conclusion to her multi-award-winning novel, Withering-by-Sea...Categorized as:
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The Sorcerer's Shadow by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the twelfth fantastical book from The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara go on an adventure in the forest realm of Trellis!All is not right in the forest realm of Trellis. Birds have left their nests and bears have abandoned their dens, as a mysterious magic threatens the natural order of the deep, dark woods...Categorized as:
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暁の円卓 2情熱の歳月 [Jōnetsu No Saigetsu] by Ralf Isau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBorn in 1900, David Camden lived for 100 years, and this series of four fantasy novels uses his life to recount the achievements of the 20th century through fantasy worlds, ancient myths, sagas, and legends. Camden's life mission is to oppose The Twilight Circlepica de un hombre contra fuerzas antiguas y poderosas...Categorized as:
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Saturday, the Twelfth of October by Norma Fox Mazer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter spending almost a year with cave people from an earlier time, a young girl is transported back to the present greatly changed, both by her experience and by the fact that no one believes her...Categorized as:
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The Pegasus Quest by Jordan Quinn
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara must rescue a young Pegasus.When a shooting star streaks across the night sky, Prince Lucas makes a wish for an epic adventure. Little did he know it would come true! As Lucas and Clara set out to investigate some mysterious happenings in Wrenly, they find a Pegasus that is lost and in danger...Categorized as:
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The Moon that Embraces the Sun 1 by Jung Eun-gwol
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLee Hwon mulai menyelidiki penyebab kematian Yeon Woo, yang ternyata menyimpan berbagai keganjilan. Semua bukti menunjukkan bahwa Yeon Woo dibunuh, tapi yang lebih mencengangkan, ada dugaan bahwa Yeon Woo sebenarnya belum meninggal. Tanpa disadari, penyelidikan Hwon pun berujung pada pengungkapan identitas Wol... -
4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace by Johan Twiss
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiagnosed with a rare form of meningitis, a teenage boy is paralyzed from head to toe--trapped in his own mind. To cope with his imprisonment, he retreats to an imaginary world called his Mind Palace, but the lines between reality and time blur into wild adventures after he gets a new roommate--an old, outspoken, Jewish jazz musician with dementia...Categorized as:
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Christopher Robin: The Novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCapturing the heartwarming magic of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming Christopher Robin film, this novelization pulls fans back into the world of Pooh through a book that enables them to relive the story and revisit their old pals whenever they please...Categorized as:
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Stolen Magic by Stephanie Burgis
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Kat’s family travels to a grand country house on the Devon coast for her sister Angeline’s wedding, Kat is stalked by a dangerous magical enemy - and finds everything she thought she knew about her late mother called into question...Categorized as:
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The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAleja whiles away her days in her family's dusty tavern in Seville, dreaming of distant lands and believing in the kind of magic that she's only ever read about in books. After all, she's always being told that girls can't be explorers.But her life is changed forever when adventure comes for her in the form of a fabled vessel called the Ship of Shadows...Categorized as:
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The Jewel of the Kalderash by Marie Rutkoski
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUpon arriving in the Romany homeland to deliver the Mercator Globes, Petra Kronos, Tomik, and Neel formulate a plan to save Petra’s father, who has been transformed into a Gray Man. But when a long-held secret is revealed, Neel finds himself bound to his country.The friends are quickly swept up in an epic battle for power. Thrones are at stake. Spies are afoot. Murder is common... -
Shadow of the Shark by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJack and Annie are diving into danger when the magic tree house whisks them away to shark-infested waters in this NEW adventure in the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series! It’s a dream vacation for Jack and Annie—or is it? When Teddy, a young sorcerer, offers to send Jack and Annie on a dream vacation, they can’t wait to go...Categorized as:
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Around the World in 80 Days by Deanna McFadden, Arthur Pober
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Phileas Fogg, a man of habit whose every day is like the one before, makes a bet that he can circle the globe in just 80 days, the race is on. Verne's classic story bubbles with excitement, suspense, and colorful locations. Illustrations...Categorized as:
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Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s hard to escape the secrets from the past. Storm clouds gather over Lily and Robert’s summer when criminal mastermind the Jack of Diamonds appears. Jack is searching for the mysterious Moonlocket—but that’s not the only thing he’s after. Suddenly, dark secrets from Robert’s past plunge him into danger. Jack is playing a cruel game that Robert is wrapped up in...Categorized as:
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A Big Day for Baseball by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet Jackie Robinson and solve a mystery in the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House chapter book series! PLAY BALL! Jack and Annie aren't great baseball players . . . yet! Then Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps that will make them experts. They just need to wear the caps to a special ballgame in Brooklyn, New York...Categorized as:
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The Burning Shadow by Michelle Paver
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor fans of Nancy Farmer and Lloyd Alexander comes international bestselling author Michelle Paver’s second novel in the Bronze Age adventure series. While searching for his kidnapped sister, Outsider Hylas takes a dangerous detour when he’s captured as a slave and sent to the copper mines of Thalakrea. Hylas faces brutal overseers and lethal cave-ins while evading his enemies, the Crows...Categorized as:
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Fireworks by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe last of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, with an explosive secret revealed!The holidays can be hard for any family, but they're particularly tough for the Cahills. Amy Cahill is exhausted from her training. Dan can't forget the tragedies he witnessed on the Clue hunt. Ian and Natalie Kabra are trying to enjoy the London festivities, but it's hard without their parents...Categorized as:
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Eagle by Jeff Stone
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor year, Ying hated his grandmaster for denying him the opportunity to train as a Dragon, and held a deep resentment for his five younger brothers–grandmaster’s favorites. He took his revenge and burnt the Cangzhen temple to the ground, but the five youngsters survived and continue to be a thorn in his side...Categorized as:
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Stallion by Starlight by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIf kids get hooked on Magic Tree House, they're hooked on reading! This is one series that kids, teachers, librarians, and parents all agree on...Categorized as:
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Hurry Up, Houdini! by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMagic Tree House #50 features Jack and Annie and legendary magician, Harry Houdini! If kids get hooked on Magic Tree House, they're hooked on reading! The Magic Tree House books, with their fiction and nonfiction books, are perfect for parents and teachers just starting to get into the "Core Curriculum...Categorized as:
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Magic Tree House: #5-8 by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings- Night of the Ninjas - Afternoon on the Amazon - Sunset of the Sabertooth - Midnight on the Moon Books 5-8 of the "New York Times" bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure...Categorized as:
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Magic Tree House: #9-12 (Collection) by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Magic Tree House adventures continue in books 9—12. Morgan the magical librarian of Camelot challenges Jack and Annie to discover the answers to four riddles as they travel under the sea to the Wild West, the African plains, and the frozen Arctic...Categorized as:
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A Crazy Day With Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series is back!But with the magic tree house comes terrible news: Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! Jack and Annie must find four things to break the spell. The first is a rare and precious emerald... -
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A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA spirited holiday mission!The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London, where they must help Charles Dickens. But the famous author has everything he could possibly want. How are they supposed to help him? It's not until Mr. Dickens rescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover his secret past and the sad memories that haunt him...Categorized as:
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Crushed by Clifford Riley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIan Kabra has an embarrassing secret. It's not that he once accidentally ate at Burger King. It's not that he still has his childhood teddy bear, Mr Buttons. It's that he can't stop thinking about a certain grubby American orphan...Categorized as:
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Sir Cumference and the First Round Table by Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsKey Features Description Assisted by his knight, Sir Cumference, and using ideas offered by his wife and son, King Arthur finds the perfect shape for his table. Assisted by his knight, Sir Cumference, and using ideas offered by his wife and son, King Arthur finds the perfect shape for his table. Standards 3.MD.D...Categorized as:
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Moonlight on the Magic Flute by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJack and Annie head to 18th-century Austria, where they must find and help a musician by the name of Mozart. Decked out in the craziest outfits they've ever worn--including a wig for Jack and a giant hoopskirt for Annie!--the two siblings search an entire palace to no avail. Their hunt is further hampered by the appearance of a mischievous little boy who is determined to follow them everywhere... -
Night of the New Magicians by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMerlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world... -
Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsJACK AND ANNIE are on a mission to save Merlin from his sorrows! Charged with finding the second of four secrets of happiness, the brother-and-sister team travel back in the magic tree house to the period known as the Renaissance. This time, Jack and Annie will need more than a research book and a magic wand. They'll need help from one of the greatest minds of all time...Categorized as:
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