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  Vampire Kisses: Book 1

  Vampire Kisses

  by Ellen Schreiber

  The mansion on top of Benson Hill has been empty and boarded up for years. But a new family has moved in. A family that never ventures out during the day. Who are these creepy people –– especially the handsome, dark, and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town gossip actually be true? Are they vampires? Raven, who secretly covets a vampire kiss, both at the risk of her own mortality... (more)
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  Vampire Kisses: Book 4

  Dance with a Vampire

  by Ellen Schreiber

  There's a new vampire in town. His name is Valentine Maxwell. Goth-girl Raven knows this latest intruder can only mean trouble—he's the younger sibling of two vampires she fought to drive out of Dullsville. But when her brother, Billy, befriends this dangerous tween night prowler, the stakes are suddenly higher. Though torn by the excitement of every teen girl's fantasy—attending the prom with her boyfriend—Raven... (more)
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  Vampire Kisses: Book 2

  Kissing Coffins

  by Ellen Schreiber

  Not far from Dullsville, someone's lurking in the dark. . . . After meeting the handsome and shadowy Alexander Sterling, goth-girl Raven's dark world has a bright, new glow. But as in her favorite movie, Kissing Coffins , Raven knows that love always has its complications, especially when Alexander has a big secret to guard. When Alexander suddenly disappears, Raven leaves Dullsville to begin a dangerous... (more)
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  Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives: Book 1

  Vampire Kisses (Volume 1)

  Blood Relatives

  by Ellen Schreiber, Rem

  The absolute last thing goth-girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander, need is another hitch in their nighttime-only romance—but dark trouble hovers on the horizon when Raven and Alexander discover four freshly dug graves filled with empty coffins. When a crew of sketchy vampires takes up residence in Dullsville's lonely graveyard, Alexander finds this motley bunch led by his very own blood-sucking cousin,... (more)
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  Vampire Kisses: The Beginning

  by Ellen Schreiber

  The mansion on top of Benson Hill has stoof empty for years. But one day it seems to be occupied, and it's mysterious, handsome inhabitant Alexander Sterling becomes the source of much talk around town. Raven, a vampire-obsesed Goth-girl who has always considered herself an outsider in "Dullsville," is determined to uncover the truth surrounding the secretive Alexander. As she gets to know him, and their spark... (more)
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  Vampire Kisses: Book 3

  Vampireville

  by Ellen Schreiber

  Can Raven stop Dullsville from becoming Vampireville? For goth-girl Raven, dating her dream boyfriend is complicated, especially because Alexander's secret means they can only meet at night. And now they must be extra wary, with Alexander's archrival, Jagger, creeping around town. Then Jagger's exquisitely pale sister Luna also surfaces—and seems to have her sights on Raven's own longtime nemesis. Raven and... (more)
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  The Chronicles of Prydain: Book 1

  The Book of Three

  by Lloyd Alexander

  The tale of Taran, assistant pig keeper, has been entertaining young readers for generations. Set in the mythical land of Prydain (which bears a more than passing resemblance to Wales), Lloyd Alexander's book draws together the elements of the hero's journey from unformed boy to courageous young man. Taran grumbles with frustration at home in the hamlet Caer Dallben; he yearns to go into battle like his hero,... (more)
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  Time Cat

  The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth

  by Lloyd Alexander

  Jason’s cat has nine fantastic lives—and he’s taking Jason along for the ride!
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  Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

  by Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz

  Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear... Readers of all ages will be delighted by this attractive new edition of Judith Viorst's beloved picture book.
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  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

  by Judith Viorst

  From the time Alexander wakes up nothing is going right. He wants to move to Australia, but realizes even in Australia people have bad days.
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  The Chronicles of Prydain: Book 5

  The High King

  by Lloyd Alexander

  The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone... (more)
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  The Chronicles of Prydain: Book 2

  The Black Cauldron

  by Lloyd Alexander

  The Black Cauldron (Holt, 1965) is the second book in the five book series by Lloyd Alexander, and is a Newbery Honor Book. It continues the story of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper of Prydain. Taran, with a band of warriors and friends, is called upon to find and destroy the Black Cauldron, which is being used by the evil Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, to produce deathless warriors from the bodies of his... (more)
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  The Romanov Prophecy

  by Steve Berry

  Ekaterinburg, Russia: July 16, 1918. Ten months have passed since Nicholas II’s reign was cut short by revolutionaries. Tonight, the White Army advances on the town where the Tsar and his family are being held captive by the Bolsheviks. Nicholas dares to hope for salvation. Instead, the Romanovs are coldly and methodically executed. Moscow: Present Day. Atlanta lawyer Miles Lord, fluent in Russian and well... (more)
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  Memnon

  by Scott Oden

  Memnon of Rhodes (375-333 BCE) walked in the footsteps of giants. As a soldier, sailor, statesman, and general, he was, in the words of Diodorus of Sicily, “outstanding in courage and strategic grasp.” A contemporary of Demosthenes and Aristotle, Memnon rose from humble origins to command the whole of western Asia in a time of strife and slaughter. To his own people, he was a traitor, to his rivals, a mercenary.... (more)
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  The Golden Mean

  A Novel of Aristotle and Alexander the Great

  by Annabel Lyon

  Keenly intelligent and brilliantly rendered, The Golden Mean is a bold reimagining of one of history’s most intriguing relationships—that between the legendary philosopher Aristotle and his most famous pupil, Alexander the Great.   Aristotle is initially reluctant to set aside his own ambitions in order to tutor the rebellious son of his boyhood friend, Philip of Macedon. Still, the philosopher soon realizes... (more)
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  Alexander the Great

  by Robert Green

  Provides a look into the life of one of the greatest conquerors of the ancient world and demonstrates the new trade and cultural routes that were created through Alexander's vast conquests in the East.
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  The Egyptian Royals Collection: Book 3

  Cleopatra's Daughter

  by Michelle Moran

  The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony’s revengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only two - the ten... (more)
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  The Bronze Horseman Trilogy: Book 2

  Tatiana and Alexander

  (also published as: 'The Bridge to Holy Cross')

  by Paullina Simons

  A powerful story of grief and hope, a passionate and epic love story from the Russian-born author of the internationally bestselling novels TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE. The world at war ! two people in love. Tatiana is eighteen years old and pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero of the Soviet... (more)
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  Cotton Malone: Book 3

  The Venetian Betrayal

  by Steve Berry

  In 323 B.C.E, having conquered Persia, Alexander the Great set his sights on Arabia, then suddenly succumbed to a strange fever. Locating his final resting place–unknown to this day–remains a tantalizing goal for both archaeologists and treasure hunters. Now the quest for this coveted prize is about to heat up. And Cotton Malone–former U.S. Justice Department agent turned rare-book dealer–will be drawn into an... (more)
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  The Embers of Heaven

  by Alma Alexander

  Alma Alexander is the author of 'The Secrets of Jin-Shei. She was born in Yugoslavia, grew up in South Africa and New Zealand, and now lives with her husband in Washington state, USA.