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The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Set

by Rick Riordan

Humans and half-bloods alike agree--Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a series fit for heroes! Re-live the adventure from the beginning with this boxed set of the first three books. The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. When his mom tells him the truth about where he came from, she takes him to the one place he'll be safe--Camp... (more)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 4

The Battle of the Labyrinth

by Rick Riordan

As an incoming freshman, Percy isn't expecting his high school orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half Blood grows more... (more)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 1

The Lightning Thief

by Rick Riordan

There is no such twelve-year-old boy as Perseus 'Percy' Jackson. The Greek gods are nothing more than old myths. They certainly never have children with mortals in the 21st century, nor is there any such place as Half Blood Hill, a summer camp for demigods on eastern Long Island. Percy never met a satyr or a daughter of Athena. They most emphatically did not take a quest together across the United States to reach... (more)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 2

The Sea of Monsters

by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson’s seventh-grade year has been surprisingly quiet. Not a single monster has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodgeball among Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get . . . well, ugly. And the unexpected arrival of Percy’s friend Annabeth brings more bad news: the magical borders that protect Camp... (more)

D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths

by Edgar D'Aulaire, Ingri D'Aulaire

Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout.

The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter

A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

by David Colbert

J. K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. Here are the stories behind the stories - - the astonishing origins of magical creatures, the clues to hidden meanings in names, and stories of real-life wizards mentioned in the Harry Potter series.

Penelopiad, The: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus (The Myths)

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Penelopiad, The: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus (The Myths)

by Margaret Atwood

"Homer’s Odyssey is not the only version of the story. Mythic material was originally oral, and also local -- a myth would be told one way in one place and quite differently in another. I have drawn on material other than the Odyssey , especially for the details of Penelope’s parentage, her early life and marriage, and the scandalous rumors circulating about her. I’ve chosen to give the telling of the story to... (more)

The Last Dragon Chronicles: Book 2

Icefire

by Chris D'Lacey

When David is assigned an essay on the history of dragons, there is only one thing he knows for sure---he wants to win the prize of a research trip to the Arctic. As David begins to dig deeper into the past, he finds himself drawn down a path from which there is no going back . . . to the very heart of the legend of dragons, and the mysterious, ancient secret of the icefire. . . .

American Gods

by Neil Gaiman

Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that... (more)

The Last Dragon Chronicles: Book 1

The Fire Within

by Chris D'Lacey

When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of hand crafted, clay dragons that comes to life and has magical powers. David's personalized dragon, Gadzooks, can forecast the future, and inspires him to write a story which reveals the truth behind an unsolved mystery close to home. The story has an unhappy ending, and when David realizes the consequences of it he is angry. Then David finds... (more)

Sons of the Dark: Book 1

Barbarian

by Lynne Ewing

Obie hates Los Angeles and all the junk that goes with it-especially trying to fit in at Thomas Turney High School. But with bounty hunters trying to capture him, his Renegade roommates urge him to lay low with his band and forget about ever getting back hoome. it's hard to blend in at school, though, when you've just made enemies with the football team. Obie can't keep away from Allison, the most popular girl in... (more)

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Book 1

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites

by Heather Brewer

Vlad has to keep his vampire urges under control while dealing with the pressures of middle school. Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood... (more)

Mythology

Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage

A new trade paperback edition of Edith Hamilton's world-renowned classic--a book that has enthralled and delighted generations of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. 50 line drawings.

30 Days of Night Hardcover (30 Days of Night)

30 Days of Night Hardcover (30 Days of Night)

by Steve Niles

The story of an isolated Alaskan town that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction. This special edition Trade Paperback includes... (more)

Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know Is Wrong

Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel - Why Everything You Know Is Wrong

by John Stossel

A mericas favorite investigative reporter, John Stossel, tackles our favorite myths in his characteristic style and challenges us to look at life differently. Myths and Misconceptions covered in the book include: lIs the media unbiased? lAre our schools helping or hurting our kids? lDo singles have a better sex life than married people? lDo we have less free time than we used to? lIs outsourcing bad for American... (more)

The Arabian Nights

by Richard Francis Burton

Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever. This volume reproduces... (more)

Baudolino

by Umberto Eco

It is April 1204, and Constantinople, the splendid capital of the Byzantine Empire, is being sacked and burned by the knights of the Fourth Crusade. Amid the carnage and confusion, one Baudolino saves a historian and high court official from certain death at the hands of the crusading warriors and proceeds to tell his own fantastical story. Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino has two major... (more)

The Big Book of Urban Legends (The Big book Series)

The Big Book of Urban Legends (The Big book Series)

by Robert Loren Fleming, Jan Harold Brunvand

This collection of strange and bizarre anecdotal tales drawn (ostensibly) from real life contains 200 stories that have circulated across metropolitan areas--all invariably sworn to be true. "The Poodle in the Microwave, " "The Mouse in the Coke Bottle, " and "The Accidental Cannibals" are just a few of the legends presented in this volume. Illustrated by artists from DC Comics. Mature readers.

White As Snow (Fairy Tales)

by Tanith Lee

Once upon a time there was a mirror. . . . So begins this dark, unusual retelling of the story of Snow White by the writer reviewers have called “the Angela Carter of the fantasy field”—a whole novel based on a beloved story, turning it into a dark and sensual drama full of myth and magic. Arpazia is the aging queen who paces the halls of a warlord’s palace. Cold as winter, she has only one passion—for the... (more)

American Indian Myths and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

American Indian Myths and Legends (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

by Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz

Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panarama of the Native American mythic heritage. 100 drawings.

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by Rick Riordan

by Rick Riordan

by Rick Riordan

by Rick Riordan

by Edgar D'Aulaire, Ingri D'Aulaire

A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

by David Colbert

by Margaret Atwood

by Chris D'Lacey

by Neil Gaiman

by Chris D'Lacey

by Lynne Ewing

by Heather Brewer

Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage

by Steve Niles

by John Stossel

by Richard Francis Burton

by Umberto Eco

by Robert Loren Fleming, Jan Harold Brunvand

by Tanith Lee

by Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz