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1) Most people
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the goodness of most people, pointing out how many more people there are in the world who would like to help others than would like to hurt them, and even most of those who do bad things can change.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the heroes' top secret mission! Travel the galaxy with the Resistance heroes. Discover new planets and new friends. Find out about the First Order's plot to rule the galaxy! Can the heroes defeat the villains?"--Back cover.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world of Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman. By day he's a rich businessman, but by night he's defending Gotham City! Join Batman on his adventures as he battles supervillains with the help of his super hero friends. Packed with fun facts, exciting color images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz, this Level 2 nonfiction reader will engage young fans of DC's most famous Super Hero and help them build confidence in reading."--Amazon.com.
5) Golem
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
A saintly rabbi miraculously brings to life a clay giant who helps him watch over the Jews of sixteenth-century Prague.
6) Flunked
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When petty thief Gilly, who lives with five younger brothers and sisters in a run-down boot, gets caught stealing, she is sentenced to three months at Fairy Tale Reform School, where all of the teachers are former villains, including the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Queen, and Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother.
7) Switched
Author
Series
Fairy Tale Reform School volume 4
Language
English
Description
Gilly and her friends must prepare for a giant invasion after Jack plants magic beans, earning him a spot in Fairy Tale Reform School and reminding Gilly how good it feels to be bad.
Author
Series
A series of unfortunate events volume 12
Language
English
Description
The Baudelaire orphans disguise themselves as employees of the Hotel Denoument and find themselves pursued by the evil Count Olaf and others.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Entering a contest to redesign late author Emrys Myrddin's estate, aspiring architect Effy Sayre arrives at Hiraeth Manor where she meets a stodgy young literature scholar who draws her into a battle against dark forces - both mortal and magical - that threatens to consume them both.
10) Tricked
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Rumpelstiltskin has taken over Fairy Tale Reform School, where Gilly's younger sister, Anna, has been sentenced, and Gilly must break in to save her.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In the newest installment of the Wings of Fire series, tensions are higher than ever as we prepare for a fight for the survival of dragonkind!"--
Snowfall didn't expect to be queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she's going to be the best queen ever. All she has to do is keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it's safe -- while keeping every other tribe out, where they belong. It's a perfect and simple plan, backed...
Author
Series
Sisters ever after volume 3
Language
English
Description
Clare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that's only half the story. Tom isn't the easiest person to love, but she's certain that he couldn't be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen's magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again. Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin's daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie...
14) Renegades
Author
Series
Renegades volume 1
Language
English
Description
The Renegades are human, but with extraordinary abilities. They emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone ... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice-- and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to...
15) A blade so black
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This isn't the Wonderland you remember. The first time the Nightmares came, it nearly cost Alice her life. Now she's trained to battle monstrous creatures in the dark dream realm known as Wonderland with magic weapons and hardcore fighting skills. Yet even warriors have a curfew. Life in real-world Atlanta isn't always so simple, as Alice juggles an overprotective mom, a high-maintenance best friend, and a slipping GPA. Keeping the Nightmares at...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With talons united ... Luna has always wanted to change the world -- to fix it, to free it -- even if she's never actually known how. Now that all of dragon - and humankind are in mortal danger, Luna is flying back home to Pantala with a team of dragons on a rescue mission, determined to be brave and useful. But saving a continent isn't as easy as a prophecy makes it sound, and "facing a great evil" definitely requires more than the fiery silk that...
Author
Series
Never after volume 4
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword of Excalibur and save Fil's mother from Olga's evil clutches.
Author
Series
Disney villains volume 7
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Locked away in Hell Hall after sharing her plan to make a fur coat out of Dalmatian puppies, Cruella De Vil tells her side of the story--a tale of friendship, love and loss, mothers and daughters...and revenge.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia--from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tuttle
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant 5 to 10-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes, such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against evil adults and the weak prevailing over the strong.
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