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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

by Bernard Evslin

In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. **MASS MARKET PAPER**

Just Ella (Aladdin Fantasy)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

It's a familiar story: In spite of the obstacles put in her way by her wicked stepmother, Ella goes to the ball, sweeps Prince Charming off his feet, and is chosen to be his bride. Now she's comfortably ensconced in the palace, awaiting marriage to the man of her dreams. It's happily ever after time, right? Wrong! Life for Ella has become an endless round of lessons and restrictions; even worse, Prince Charming... (more)

Survivors

by Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun

These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief... (more)

Seekers: Book 1

Seekers #1: The Quest Begins (Seekers)

by Erin Hunter

Three bears . . . one destiny From the author of the nationally bestselling Warriors books comes a brand-new animal fantasy series. Three young bears from different species—black, polar, and grizzly—are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever, setting their paws on a path... (more)

Virtual Unrealities : The Short Fiction of Alfred Bester

Virtual Unrealities : The Short Fiction of Alfred Bester

by Robert Silverberg, Alfred Bester

"Dazzlement and enchantment are Bester's methods. His stories never stand still a moment." --Damon Knight, author of Why Do Birds Alfred Bester took science fiction into hyperdrive, endowing it with a wit, speed, and narrative inventiveness that have inspired two generations of writers. And nowhere is Bester funnier, speedier, or more audacious than in these seventeen short stories--two of them previously... (more)

Found (The Missing, Book 1)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adoped, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one of the missing." The second one says, "Beware! They're coming back to get you."Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister, Katherine, are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast... (more)

Beauty : A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

Beauty : A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

by Robin McKinley

A strange imprisonment Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in looks, she can perhaps make up for in courage. When her father comes home with the tale of an enchanted castle in the forest and the terrible promise he had to make to the Beast who lives there, Beauty knows she must go to the castle, a prisoner of her own... (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.

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frightened orphan Mary discovers the joyful wonders of life on the Yorkshire Moors with the help of two local boys and a mysterious, abandoned garden...where all things seem possible.

Popular culture and political power

by Fred Inglis

TheTeacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts

Alone in the Ice World

by MaryAnn Easley

Fourteen-year-old Allison Atwood is on her way to visit her mother in Alaska when her plane crashes near the Arctic Circle. The pilot is killed, leaving Allison alone in a wilderness of ice and snow. After hours of huddling among the plane's cargo, she is rescued by an Inupiat trapper. He takes her to his village, which seems light-years from her home in southern California. Here she is the "ice worn," the... (more)

AMONG THE BRAVE, A Shadow children Book

Puppy Parenting: Everything You Need to Know About Your Puppy's First Year

Puppy Parenting: Everything You Need to Know About Your Puppy's First Year

by Beverly Beyette, Jan Greye

They are rambunctious, don't listen, make a mess,destroy your belongings, and never clean up after themselves. No, not children-puppies! We may be your baby now, but if you want him to grow up to be your best friend, it's going to take some preparation. From the time he's just a twinkle in your eye to the end of the first year, Puppy Parenting helps you raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved puppy. Jan Gteye and... (more)

The Meanest Doll in the WorldGodwin Laura

The Meanest Doll in the World

by Godwin Laura

LARKLIGHTPhilip Reeve

LARKLIGHT

by Philip Reeve

The Wright 3Blue Balliett

The Wright 3

by Blue Balliett

The Russian RevolutionRobert Goldston

The Russian Revolution

by Robert Goldston

Call of the Wild and Other Stories (Oxford Progressive English Readers)

Call of the Wild and Other Stories (Oxford Progressive English Readers)

This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, illustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement.

Building A Mystery (T*Witches) (T*Witches)

Building A Mystery (TWitches) (TWitches)

by H. B. Gilmour

Since the death of her adoptive mom, Alex has lived with her twin sister, Cam in Marblehead. They¹ve succeeded in using their powers to get to the bottom of a very strange incident involving an abducted teen celebrity. But many questions remain. Who are their real parents? Who are these weird old witches and warlocks who seek to help them and hurt them? Now, when a cute new boy, rich and bit of a rebel comes to... (more)

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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

by Bernard Evslin

Just Ella (Aladdin Fantasy)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Survivors

by Allan Zullo, Mara Bovsun

Seekers #1: The Quest Begins (Seekers)

by Erin Hunter

Virtual Unrealities : The Short Fiction of Alfred Bester

by Robert Silverberg, Alfred Bester

Found (The Missing, Book 1)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Beauty : A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

by Robin McKinley

Mythology

Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

by Edith Hamilton, Steele Savage

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Popular culture and political power

by Fred Inglis

TheTeacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts

Alone in the Ice World

by MaryAnn Easley

AMONG THE BRAVE, A Shadow children Book

Puppy Parenting: Everything You Need to Know About Your Puppy's First Year

by Beverly Beyette, Jan Greye

The Meanest Doll in the World

by Godwin Laura

LARKLIGHT

by Philip Reeve

The Wright 3

by Blue Balliett

The Russian Revolution

by Robert Goldston

Call of the Wild and Other Stories (Oxford Progressive English Readers)

Building A Mystery (TWitches) (TWitches)

by H. B. Gilmour