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The War of Souls Trilogy Gift Set
Margaret Weis - 2003
This slip-covered gift set contains the three "New York Times" best-selling titles that make up the epic War of Souls trilogy: "Dragons of a Fallen Sun, Dragons of a Lost Star," and "Dragons of a Vanished Moon." Authored by Dragonlance saga co-creators Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, these titles each hit multiple best-seller lists upon initial release.
Isabella, Star of the Story
Jennifer Fosberry - 2013
Anything is possible between the pages of a good book!
Shrek!
William Steig - 1990
Shrek, a horrid little ogre, goes out into the world to find adventure and along the way encounters a witch, a knight in armor, a dragon, and, finally, a hideous princess, who's even uglier than he is!
Roald Dahl: 15 books collection pack: The Witches, Matilda, The BFG, Going Solo, the Giraffe the Pelly and Me, The Magic Finger, James and the Giant Peach, The Twits, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Mr Fox, Esio Trot, Charlie Chocolate Factory,
Roald Dahl - 2010
Fantastic Mr Fox Boggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet. They are determined to get Mr Fox - but he has other plans! This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and new author biography. The Witches The bond between the boy and his grandmother becomes the centrepiece of the tale--a partnership of love and understanding that survives even the boy's unfortunate transformation into a mouse. And once the two have teamed up to outwitch the witches, the boy's declaration that he's glad he's a mouse because he will now live only as long as his grandmother is far more poignant than eerie.
The Princess School Treasury (Princess School, #1-3)
Jane B. Mason - 2004
Snow. Rapunzel Rose.Four friends who wait for no prince.Includes Book One: If the Shoe Fits Book Two: Who's the Fairest? Book Three: Let Down Your Hair
The King's Equal
Katherine Paterson - 1992
A search throughout the kingdom appears to be fruitless until the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful — certainly his equal, Raphael thinks. But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?
Apple Island, Or The Truth About Teachers
Douglas Evans - 1998
It's boring and Mrs. Gross, his new teacher, is really crabby. But he has no idea how good school really is--not until he discovers that something is terribly wrong with the teachers. In fact, if Bradley doesn't act quickly, schools everywhere could be ruined.
The Prince of the Pond: Otherwise Known as De Fawg Pin
Donna Jo Napoli - 1994
Having been turned into a frog by a hag, a frog-prince makes the best of his new life as he mates, raises a family, and instills a new kind of thinking into his frog family.
Island of Doom
Greg Farshtey - 2006
But these newcomers have far more dangerous plans for the island and the Matoran who live there, as their pursuit of an incredible treasure threatens to unleash an ancient evil. Only the Toa Nuva can stop them -- or can they?Will begin the upcoming three-year story arc featuring the return of the Toa Nuva from the Bionicle Chronicles books.
Squids Will be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables
Jon Scieszka - 1998
A general moral offered by the book is, "If you are planning to write fables, don't forget to change people's names and avoid places with high cliffs".
Ponyella
Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2011
But Plumpkin and Bun Bun, the mean ponies she shares a farm with, say that Ponyella's farm chores make her too dirty to be a champion. With a little help from Ponyella's fairy godmare, her coat becomes marshmallow white once again, and her mane silky and beautiful. It's love at first sight for Princess Penelope and Ponyella - but what will happen when the magic runs out at noon? From the best-selling author-illustrator team of the What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best books comes a playful rendition of Cinderella with an original twist!
An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball
Jane Yolen - 1976
Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction
The Flying Hockey Stick
Jolly Roger Bradfield - 1966
Not for a moment did he doubt that a series of electric cords would provide the proper thrust for his vehicle or that a common fan could pull it high into the air, over tall buildings and across vast oceans.Surely such faith and determination will assure that his name will be forever linked with those other pioneers of flight history -- Orville and Wilbur Wright, Charles Lindberg and Neil Armstrong.Book Details:
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2/1/2007
Pages: 64
Reading Level: Age 3 and Up
Little Red Riding Hood
Gennady Spirin - 2010
Gennady Spirin, in his adaptation of the Brother Grimms' earliest version of "Little Red Cap," tells the story of a young girl in a red hood who takes a cake to her sick grandmother. Along the way, she meets a wicked wolf who tricks her into thinking he's her granny. Sumptuous illustrations, inspired by the golden age of Dutch painting in the 17th century and Renaissance, capture the charm and spirit of a tale that has remained steadfast in oral and written versions throughout the centuries. An Author's note about the tale's history is included.
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Stephanie Calmenson - 1992
She gets her chance after making a deal with an evil sea witch, but something’s fishy! Can Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle help make the little mermaid’s dream come true? Find out in this full-color retelling of Disney’s classic film, The Little Mermaid.