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  Midnight Magic

  by Avi

  Mangus the Magician must free a princess from a terrifying ghost. Naturally, Mangus doesn't believe in ghosts. He doesn't even believe in magic! However, his servant boy, Fabrizio, is a secret friend of the princess and is determined to prove the ghost is real.
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  The Dictionary of Imaginary Places

  by Alberto Manguel, Gianni Guadalupi, Graham Greenfield

  From Atlantis to Xanadu and beyond, this Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own. Here you will find Shangri-La and El Dorado; Utopia and Middle Earth; Wonderland and Freedonia. Here too are Jurassic Park, Salman Rushdie's Sea of Stories, and the fabulous world of Harry Potter. The history and behavior of the inhabitants of... (more)
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  The Twelve Dancing Princesses

  by Marianna Mayer, Kinuko Y. Craft

  For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes. Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. Andaward-winning artist... (more)
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  The Chronicles of Amber: Book 1

  Nine Princes in Amber

  by Roger Zelazny

  Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.
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  The Chronicles of Amber: Book 7

  Blood of Amber

  by Roger Zelazny

  Surrounded and imprisoned by his enemies, Merle Corey, aka Merlin of Amber, is forced to place his trust in a beautiful shapeshifter in order to restore balance to his world and confronts a force that threatens Earth as well.
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  Invisible Cities

  by Italo Calvino

  Dream-like storytelling at the twilight of an empire.In a garden sit the aged Kublai Khan and the young Marco Polo -- Tartar emperor and Venetian traveler. Kublai Khan has sensed the end of his empire coming soon. Marco Polo diverts the emperor with tales of the cities he has seen in his travels around the empire: cities and memory, cities and desire, cities and designs, cities and the dead, cities and... (more)
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  Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Golden Compass)

  by Mr. Brian Sibley

  A large, lush artifact from the world of The Golden Compass, documenting the process of bringing the book to life. To include exclusive cast & crew interviews, storyboards, production sketches, and on-set photos. This is the ultimate collectible for every fan.
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  Cloud Cuckoo Land

  by Bernard Lodge

  Take a wacky trip to Cloud Cuckoo Land, then journey to ten other outrageous destinations like Hairland, Upside Downs, Domino City, Babyland, and the Sea of Socks! And each outrageous land is populated by equally outrageous characters. To say the very least, silliness abounds in this crazy trek, which is precisely why little ones will want to make the journey again and again. This nonsensical rhyming jaunt will... (more)
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  Codex Alera: Book 6

  First Lord's Fury

  by Jim Butcher

  The next book in the thrilling New York Times bestselling series. For years he has endured the endless trials and triumphs of a man whose skill and power could not be restrained. Battling ancient enemies, forging new alliances, and confronting the corruption within his own land, Gaius Octavian became a legendary man of war—and the rightful First Lord of Alera. But now, the savage Vord are on the march, and... (more)
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  Fables: Book 6

  Homelands

  by Bill Willingham

  Collecting issues #34-41 of writer Bill Willingham's Eisner Award-winning creation, HOMELANDS follows Boy Blue on a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary's true identity! Plus, the 2-part story of Jack's adventures in Hollywood and the one-shot story of Mowgli's return to Fabletown.
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  The Adventures of Dod

  Adventures of Dod

  by Thomas R. Williams

  Years ago, a father went missing. Recently, a grandfather died. Now, fourteen-year-old Cole finds himself inexplicably transported to the world of Green, a place where he must use his special abilities and unique friendships to solve mysteries and, ultimately, try to stop an evil villian named The Dread.
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  The Scary Places Map Book: Seven Terrifying Tours

  by B.G. Hennessy

  Grab a flashlight for an after-dark exploration of seven very scary places. Giggles and goose bumps are in store! Take a tour of seven spooky places, among them the Wicked Woods, a Ghostly Galleon, and the Western Terror-tories. Along the way, avoid booby traps, search for hidden objects, and learn basic map reading skills! A map key, items to look for, and points of interest, such as Dracula’s Castle and Dr.... (more)
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  Wayfarer Redemption: Book 2

  Enchanter

  by Sara Douglass

  The stunning sequel to The Wayfarer Redemption Axis is a true hero, in every sense of the word. On his shoulders lies the double burden of prophecy and war. Having fulfilled the first part of the prophecy by becoming the StarMan, he now must reunite the three races inhabiting his world. It is his destiny to lead an army against his evil half-brother, to regain control of Tencendor, once the greatest land in... (more)