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The Wizard of Oz series volume 6
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Dorothy Gale takes her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry to live in Oz after they lose their farm and livelihood back in Kansas. Once in Oz, her guardians finally discover that Dorothy's tales of this fantastical land are true and they meet a wide variety of strange and interesting characters, from the paper dolls of Miss Cuttenclip, to the pastries of Bunbury, as well as the familiar Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and Billina the Yellow Hen. All is not well in...
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The Wizard of Oz series volume 7
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Ojo the Unlucky, a Munchkin boy raised in isolation in the Blue Forest by his taciturn Unc Nunkie, finds himself setting out on a quest through the wider world of Oz in this seventh entry in L. Frank Baum's series about that magical country. The reader accompanies Ojo, the Glass Cat and the Patchwork Girl on a journey to find five magic items in the wonderful Land of Oz to restore to life Ojo's Uncle Nunkie and the Crooked Magician's wife, Margolotte,...
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Two pet sitters, One lovesick cat. What could possibly go wrong?Cassie and Lina can't wait to pet sit two adorable mice at the Model Train Show. But Gus the talking cat is acting weird, and the mice are mysteriously multiplying!Can the Pet Sitters find out what's happening? Or will there be chaos at the Train Show and just too many mice?A new laugh-out-loud story from author Ella Shine with purrrrrfectly adorable illustrations by Lisa Flanagan.___________________Looking...
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Experience great adventures in the company of Kings and Queens, talking animals and magical creatures in the fourth stunning volume A cat had made acquaintance with a mouse, and had spoken so much of the great love and friendship she felt for her, that at last the Mouse consented to live in the same house with her, and to go shares in the housekeeping. 'But we must provide for the winter or else we shall suffer hunger,' said the Cat. 'You, little...
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The Wizard of Oz series volume 2
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Return to the magical land of Oz in L. Frank Baum's classic The Marvelous Land of Oz. When Tip tries to scare his guardian, Mombi the witch, with Jack Pumpkinhead (a man Tip made out of wood and a pumpkin head) he unknowingly sets in motion the most amazing adventure of his young life. Along with his creation, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Saw-Horse, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman, Tip travels to the Emerald City, defeats General Jinjur's rebellion and...
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Captured. Sold. Enslaved. Displayed.Keio's dream of seeing the Golden City turns into a nightmare. He and his friend, Clara, get swept up by Fire Fairies along with the other youths in their village. They're quickly sold to the local lord.The man seeks something very special that only certain young people possess, and he's willing to threaten anyone to get it. But his daughter has other plans.Like it or not, Keio and Clara land in the middle of a...
7) Scarlett
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Deadly power. Stunning beauty. She will not be controlled.
Sixteen-year-old Beth's ordinary life is shattered the night her dormant magic awakens and she almost kills her boyfriend. Horrified at what she's done, she flees into the fae realm to find the siren mother who disowned her a decade ago. When it turns out her power cannot be controlled, she is once again cast out from the siren community. Alone and afraid, Beth winds up in the Dark North...
8) Raven
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The glittering magic of high society faerie life, with a hint of forbidden romance...
When design student Raven Rosewood, daughter of high society fae, is almost killed in an explosion, her parents insist on assigning a bodyguard to protect her at all times. Raven agrees, but only if she can choose the guard.
Flint's life couldn't be more different from that of his employers. He doesn't agree with their extravagant ways, but he's admired their daughter...
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Spring brings a renewed sense of hope to the Death Sands… but a new danger threatens the dragons of Durn. The dragons of Durn, once on the verge of extinction, are now recovering with a new generation of hatchlings. The leader of the dragon riders, Sela Matu, waits anxiously for word from her dragon, Brinsop, who has retreated into the Death Sands to nest.Weeks pass, and Sela waits anxiously for word. Then one day, she hears the distant voice of...
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Why should you read this book? If only to understand how important the fate of each individual person is. That anyone, even a little girl from an unknown village, through his desperate efforts, can affect the course of human history.Join archaeologist Christina on an incredible journey through ancient Egypt! This captivating children's book takes young readers on a thrilling quest filled with mystery, danger, and the power of love. In this enchanting...
11) The Antidote
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Twelve-year-old Alex Revelstoke is different. He can see disease. Also, injury, illness, and anything else wrong with the body. This comes in handy when a classmate chokes on a hot dog or when the janitor suffers a heart attack unclogging a gooey science experiment gone awry. But, Alex soon learns his new ability puts him and an unsuspecting world in peril. Throughout time, Revelstokes have waged a battle against ancient evil itself. A man, a being,...
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Tired of being teased about his name and his stutter, twelve-year-old Hobart sets out to do a few heroic deeds and earn a place in Knight School. But the local damsels he hopes to save assure him that the last thing they need is rescuing. The runaway bull he tries to catch wears him like a hat. And don't even ask about the ogre.
Finally, in desperation, Hobart sets out on the most daring quest he can think of-he will slay a dragon. Or that's his plan...
13) Dreamland
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Imagine a world with unicorns, dragons, giants, and fairies. Imagine a world where incredible adventures come to life every night. For one boy, this world really exists!
Daniel Green is a typical ten-year-old, with just one difference — when he goes to sleep at night, he travels to Dreamland, a magical place where he can create amazing adventures using only his imagination.
But he is not alone. An evil being follows him into his enchanted world...
14) Magic Soup
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This beautiful tale of five animal friends experiencing magic is full of laughter, curiosity, and fun. The lovable characters will have children aged five to 12 years listening to chapter after chapter. Suitable as a bedtime story for younger listeners with each chapter the perfect size for one night.
What if a passing wizard stopped in for a night and the magical powers you dreamed about as a child all came true? How would it feel? What happens...
15) Ronin
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The Awakening of the Elves. Ariel returns home from fighting orcs in Isandor, to discover that her beloved country has changed––and not for the better.Strategy becomes as essential as the strength to fight, as Ashkar's dark influence works its way into tensions old and new. In the turmoil of treachery and greed, old alliances become strained and the Fae are forced to reclaim their strength and power.It will take all the courage and determination...
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Everything happened so fast. One minute Konrad was a perfectly normal 8-year-old, just trying to get through a perfectly normal school day. The next minute he was catapulted through time and space-and oil paints and canvas-into a world he never even knew existed.
A pair of sunglasses transform the boring painting outside the principal's office into the most beautiful thing you ever saw-and a powerful spy device at that. When the worst bully in school...
17) Dragon Stones
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DRAGON STONES is book one of Kristian Alva's bestselling Dragon Stone Saga. (Completed Series) Sequestered deep in the capital, the tyrannical Emperor Vosper weaves a plan to destroy all the dragons. He succeeds in driving them to the very brink of extinction. Only a handful of dragons and riders remain, living in exile in the desert. When young Elias Dorgumir finds a carved dragon stone in the forest, it brings empire soldiers to his doorstep, and...
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RETURN OF THE DRAGON RIDERS is book two of Kristian Alva's bestselling Dragon Stone Saga. The evil emperor Vosper gathers his troops in the east, poised to conquer the entire continent.His target is the rebel city of Parthos, a constant thorn in his side, and the last sanctuary of the Dragon Riders. Besieged from all sides, the remaining Dragon Riders come out of hiding. Forced to fight for their lives, they leave the safety of the desert, traveling...
19) Glitter Jitters
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Need a pet sitter? Cassie and Lina are the girls for the task… as long as Gus the talking cat can keep out of trouble!Cassie and Lina think Bella the bearded dragon is SO beautiful. Gus is not so sure, and he's determined to prove it… But no one's expecting Bella to have some seriously sparkly allergies. Now everyone's got the glitter jitters, especially Gus!Another hilarious story from author Ella Shine with purrrrrfectly adorable illustrations...
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Embark on a thrilling journey with Christina in adventure, a captivating children's book that will transport young readers to an enchanting world of mystery and excitement. Join Christina as she unwraps a special birthday gift that leads her and her parents on an extraordinary treasure hunt on a hidden island. In Chapter 1, readers will share Christina's anticipation and curiosity as she discovers a large, beautifully wrapped package on her 13th birthday....
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