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The Lost Hero Sneak Peek by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,/ To storm or fire the world must fall./ An oath to keep with a final breath,/ And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death." A terse quatrain casts a teasing challenge at a new combine of demigods in this series launch by Rick Riordan. A tantalizing new adventure epic from the author of Percy Jackson & The Olympians...Categorized as:
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![Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company]()
Disney Winnie-the-Pooh: The Honey Tree by Bob Totten, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOh, bother! Why do bees have to make their honey way up high in a tree? When climbing (and falling out of) a tree doesn’t work, Pooh uses a big balloon to float up to the yummy honey... -
![Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A Deluxe Pop-Up Book by Jill Daniels, Rodger Smith]()
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A Deluxe Pop-Up Book by Jill Daniels, Rodger Smith
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone comes to life as never before in this collectible deluxe pop-up edition. This lavish visual retelling includes six of the key scenes from this beloved saga and each one is brought to life with exciting pop-ups, pull-tabs, and creative 3-D engineering... -
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![Brothers to the Death by Darren Shan]()
Brothers to the Death by Darren Shan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter years of wandering, Larten has finally found his way back to his vampire family and resumed the vigorous, brutal training to become a General. But there are vampires determined to pull Larten into starting a war that could have global implications and casualties. Vampires who will stop at nothing. Vampires who would betray Larten in the most cutting way... -
![Empire of Bones by N.D. Wilson]()
Empire of Bones by N.D. Wilson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of both Percy Jackson and Indiana Jones will be captivated by the lost civilizations, ancient secrets, and buried treasure found in the third book of the Ashtown Burials series, an action-packed adventure by the author of 100 Cupboards. Cyrus and Antigone Smith have thwarted Dr. Phoenix’s plans—for the moment... -
![Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-A-Zoo by Mercer Mayer]()
Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-A-Zoo by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProfessor Wormbog is missing a Zipperump-a-Zoo from his collection of beasts, so he sets off in search of one—a search that takes him all over the world. If you open almost any of award-winning author/illustrator Mercer Mayer’s 250+ children’s books you’ll see dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr... -
![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... -
![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... -
![The Books of Bayern Box Set by Shannon Hale]()
The Books of Bayern Box Set by Shannon Hale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe first three books in the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series are now available in a beautiful boxed set. It all began with the retelling of a Grimm's fairy tale in The Goose Girl, and now the world of Bayern is rich with fairy tales all its own. Fans will be delighted with this package that features their favorite Bayern characters as well as a sneak peek of the newest book: Forest Born... -
![Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull]()
Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series... -
![Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA clash between the Titans and The Olympians at sea leaves Zeus and his friends shipwrecked—and in a tidal wave of trouble—in this Heroes in Training adventure.After an encounter with Uranus, God of the Sky (and father of the Titans), the Olympians find themselves in the middle of a battle between two big-time Titans...Categorized as:
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![Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour with Envelope by Annette Langen]()
Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour with Envelope by Annette Langen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the bestselling book Letters from Felix, something terrible hasppens at the end of vacation: Sophie's cuddly rabbit, Felix, disappears in the airport! The is very, very bad, because Sophie and Felix are inseparable. But when schools starts again, suddenly a letter for Sophie arrives from London - a letter from Felix! Over 4... -
![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... -
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![Light In The Barren Lands by Brian S. Pratt]()
Light In The Barren Lands by Brian S. Pratt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack To Earth! Here in the long anticipated sequel to The Morcyth Saga, Brian S. Pratt returns to the series that started it all. Five years have passed since the end of the Madoc/Empire war. When word of his war-time exploits begins to spread, life at The Ranch grows intolerable as people seek him out... -
![Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez]()
Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClever Federico outsmarts el lobo in this Mexican-American take on Little Red Riding Hood.With his red hoodie on and his bicycle basket full of food, Federico is ready to visit Abuelo. But on the way, he meets a hungry wolf. And now his grandfather bears a striking resemblance to el lobo... -
![Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables by Troy Cummings]()
Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlexander is still on the look-out for monsters. Now he thinks they're at school.... The lunch menu is NOT normal -- instead of good-for-you meals, there's ice cream and pie every day. His whole class is crying. And his friend Rip goes missing... -
![Frozen: Phantoms of Arendelle by Landry Q. Walker]()
Frozen: Phantoms of Arendelle by Landry Q. Walker
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo distract Elsa from a gala being planned in her honor, Anna fills her schedule with fun bonding activities... -
![Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a flock of angry birds threaten Zeus and his fellow Olympians, they need the help of a new friend—assuming the stranger is actually a friend!After a horrible drought, Zeus and his fellow Olympians are determined to help restore the land as they try to figure out their current mission, to find a special shield called an aegis... -
![Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerseus and the Olympians face off against the Monstrous Medusa in this Heroes in Training adventure...Categorized as:
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![The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales by Jane Yolen]()
The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales by Jane Yolen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive original stories with the flavor of classic folk literature focus on the themes of love, truth, fear, and kindness...Categorized as:
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![Scarlet Discovers True Strength by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Scarlet Discovers True Strength by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsScarlet is overly intense and can be manipulative and vengeful. She needs to relax, learn how to encourage others instead of manipulating them, while staying true to her passionate, strong-willed personality.Star Day is approaching, an annual school event where classes are cancelled and there is a big campus party with games, picnics, and music...Categorized as:
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![Beyond the Pawpaw Trees: The Story of Anna Lavinia by Palmer Brown]()
Beyond the Pawpaw Trees: The Story of Anna Lavinia by Palmer Brown
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt all began on a lavender blue day—the kind of day when anything can happen. It was on such a day that Anna Lavinia’s father saw a double rainbow and went chasing after it. And it is on such a day that she and her cat, Strawberry, set off on their journey beyond the walled garden where the pawpaw trees grow, to a place where the buttercups bloom pink and the laws of gravity don’t always apply... -
![The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven]()
The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. ?Wait! I didn?t finish you,? cries the little girl who made her. ?I?ll finish myself,? calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home... -
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![Cronus and the Threads of Dread by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Cronus and the Threads of Dread by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeus and the Olympians must deal with monstrous spiders and dangerous webs in this Heroes in Training adventure.A giant spiderweb in the sky with the words “Surrender Olympians” shows Zeus and his friends that they are in for another battle. Dodging the silky and sticky webs, the Olympians find themselves scattering in all directions to avoid getting caught...Categorized as:
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![Das Lied Der Befreiung Neschans by Ralf Isau]()
Das Lied Der Befreiung Neschans by Ralf Isau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDrei Jahre sind vergangen, seit Yonathans Träume Wirklichkeit wurden. Doch nun, da er in der Welt Neschan lebt, versucht Bar-Hazzat, der Herrscher Témánahs, das Land unter seine Gewalt zu bringen. Nur der siebte Richter, so sagt eine alte Prophezeiung, kann dem Treiben der finsteren Mächte Einhalt gebieten. Und Yonathan ist dieser siebte Richter, und zwar der jüngste, den es je gegeben hat... -
![Vega and the Fashion Disaster by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Vega and the Fashion Disaster by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVega tends to be too uptight and judgmental and she is a real worrywart. She needs to figure out how to loosen up while retaining her excellent decision-making skills. The Star Darlings attempt to put aside petty issues to save Starland.Vega's Mission: Vega arrives at a fancy school in a fast-paced city in Wishworld. Vega tries every after school activity in an attempt to find The Wisher...Categorized as:
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![Crius and the Night of Fright by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Crius and the Night of Fright by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeus and the Olympians head to the Peloponnese to save Apollo’s twin sister, who’s under a sleep spell, in this Heroes in Training adventure.Zeus and the Olympians are off to find Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated from her brother... -
![Hephaestus and the Island of Terror by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Hephaestus and the Island of Terror by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeus and the Olympians might find a new leader among metal-working warriors in this Heroes in Training adventure...Categorized as:
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![Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe action heats up for Zeus and his fellow Olympians in this blazing Heroes in Training tale... -
![Tangled: The Junior Novelization by Irene Trimble]()
Tangled: The Junior Novelization by Irene Trimble
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExpect adventure, heart, humor, and hair . . . lots of hair, when Disney Tangled comes to theaters Holiday 2010! The Junior Novelization retells the complete story of the swashbuckling, computer-animated comedy—and features eight pages of full-color movie stills... -
![Katie Meets The Impressionists by James Mayhew]()
Katie Meets The Impressionists by James Mayhew
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOn a visit to the museum for her birthday, Katie climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures. This delightful fantasy exposes young ones to the works of famous painters. Full color... -
![Sage and the Journey to Wishworld by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Sage and the Journey to Wishworld by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHigh in the sky above Earth is a most beautiful star, inhabited by a race of people who keep the heavens safe - the Starlings. Their job, which they have done for as long as anyone can remember, is to help grant the wishes of humans. Wishes made on birthday candles, shooting stars, dandelions, wishbones, and coins tossed into fountains, just to name a few... -
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![Libby and the Class Election by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Libby and the Class Election by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharming Libby is a people pleaser who is slow at making decisions. She has to learn how to say no, stand up for herself, and feel more confident about her choices.All of the Star Darling roommates have received beautiful bouquets of sparkly flowers welcoming them to Star Academy. The band tryouts begin and many different girls show up to audition... -
![Day of the Night Crawlers by Troy Cummings]()
Day of the Night Crawlers by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThis 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... -
![Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters: A Branches Special Edition by Tracey West]()
Griffith’s Guide for Dragon Masters: A Branches Special Edition by Tracey West
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official dragon guide... -
![The Little Man by Erich Kästner]()
The Little Man by Erich Kästner
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMaxie Pichelsteiner is only two inches tall, but longs to be a circus performer. When he teams up with the magician Hokus Von Pokus, their fame spreads around the world, but then Maxie gets into big trouble when he's kidnapped by dastardly villains. By the author of Emil and the Detectives... -
![Attack of the Shadow Smashers by Troy Cummings]()
Attack of the Shadow Smashers by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMonsters, monsters, everywhere!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches. Aimed at 5- to 7-year-olds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![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. . -
![Hawkite Arrow of the Air by Adam Blade]()
Hawkite Arrow of the Air by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe diabolical Hawkite has destroyed the crops of Gwildor and the people are starving... -
![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... -
![The Water of Life by Jacob Grimm, Robert Barnes]()
The Water of Life by Jacob Grimm, Robert Barnes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Brothers Grimm (or Die Gebruder Grimm), Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859), were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who together collected and published folklore... -
![Medea the Enchantress by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Medea the Enchantress by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Medea and a boy named Jason go on a quest for the Golden Fleece in this twenty-third Goddess Girls adventure!Jason and Princess Medea are on a quest for the golden fleece, a symbol of kingship, that’s hanging from a limb of the great oak tree. But a huge sleeping serpent guards the fleece—and is the one (scary!) barrier for Jason and Medea... -
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![Akatsuki No Entaku by Ralf Isau]()
Akatsuki No Entaku by Ralf Isau
Rated: 4.17 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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![Birth of a Warrior by Michael Ford]()
Birth of a Warrior by Michael Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLysander had to leave his roots as a Helot slave far behind him, when he discovered his true identity as the descendant of a Spartan warrior. The training is ruthless and now he faces his toughest challenge. Sent to the mountains with nothing but a goatskin flask, he and two other boys must prove their ability to survive before they can return...Categorized as:
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![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.. -
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![Legacy of Blood by Michael Ford]()
Legacy of Blood by Michael Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter victory against the Persians, Lysander and the other young warriors from Sparta are weary from battle. But then a messenger brings news that Taras, a distant outpost of the Spartan empire, is under siege. Sparta is in danger of losing a vital trading port to a local uprising. Lysander and his barrack set sail immediately for southern Italy...Categorized as:
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![Leona's Unlucky Mission by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa]()
Leona's Unlucky Mission by Shana Muldoon Zappa, Ahmet Zappa
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeona thinks she is the center of the universe, and can be quite bossy. She must recognize that the world does not revolve around her while not losing her powerful self-confidence.Leona expects all conversations with the other girls to be about Leona which often leads to arguments between her and her friends...
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