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10921) The Witch's Tears
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Can true love's kiss break your heart...?
The spellbinding sequel to THE WITCH'S KISS by authors and sisters, Katharine and Elizabeth Corr.
It's not easy being a teenage witch. Just ask Merry. She's drowning in textbooks and rules set by the coven, drowning in heartbreak after the loss of Jack. But Merry is not the only one whose fairy tale is over.
Big brother Leo is falling apart and everything Merry does seems to push him further to the brink....
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Extrait: "Aux temps passés, les fées et les lutins, les loups-garous et les revenants hantaient la plupart des cerveaux incultes, et, par les nuits sombres, se montraient, dit-on, çà et là, dans les campagnes, jetant dans les esprits troublés l'inquiétude, la peur, l'épouvante."
10923) The Ghost of Weasel's Valley
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While staying with his grandmother and his uncle in the hills of Perry County, Arkansas, fourteen-year-old Sammy Wallace hears strange noises in the valley behind the house. His grandmother and uncle tell him a curious legend that exists in the area. While investigating, Sammy discovers an odd boy called Weasel, who lives up on Knob Mountain. When Weasel's family is accused of stealing a horse, Sammy risks his own life to help prove their innocence.
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Le temps s'écoule délicieusement dans ce village verdoyant et pittoresque. Mais un jour, d'insolites phénomènes récurrents se produisent, ravivant les vieilles croyances, les rumeurs, et des histoires qu'on croyait à jamais enterrées.
D'abord indifférent, Antoine, le jeune instituteur commence à se moquer ouvertement de ces affaires d'un autre âge, d'autant plus que le maire décide de faire intervenir Noël, « le sorcier » connu dans...
10925) The Witch's Kiss
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Can true love's kiss really save the day...? Electrifying dark magic debut by authors and sisters Katharine and Elizabeth Corr. Merry used to dabble in witchcraft and her gran runs the local coven - but, apart from that, she and her brother Leo are normal teenagers. So when Jack, a cursed prince, wakes beneath a nearby lake after fifteen hundred years, Merry is shocked to learn that she's inherited the job of dealing with him. Aided by Leo, Merry...
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Les aventures de Manbat la grenouille.
Manbat la grenouille s'ennuie sur son étang et rêve d'aventure. Un jour elle part, son baluchon sur l'épaule, sans se douter un instant de ce qui l’attend! Et si, finalement, la véritable aventure était de rester soi-même?
Découvrez un récit attachant qui invite à une réflexion sur l'importance de rester soi-même!
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Eh oui, Armol a raison, c'est bien Rastène la Méchante comme tout le...
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For centuries, the mountains of western North Carolina have inspired wonder and awe. It was only natural that man, after gazing at such scenic wonders, would turn some of the mystery he felt into legend. Sometimes these legends attempted to explain natural phenomena, sometimes they attempted to explain an occurrence that appeared to be supernatural, and sometimes they grew up around the eccentric characters that were drawn to the isolation of these...
10928) Wounded Little Gods: A Novel
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Regina was born and raised in the small town of Heridos, where gods and spirits walked the earth.
Until they didn't. Ten years ago, the town's harvest failed utterly, and the people---believing the gods had abandoned them--left their farms and moved on.
Now, on a Friday before a long weekend, Regina ends her workday at an office in Makati, and walks home with a new colleague, Diana. Following a strange and disturbing conversation between them, Diana...
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"The Spirit of Two, the Power of One"
Spirits of Sacred Mountain is a story about a young Native American boy, who discovers a magical world hidden deep in a mysterious mountain.
Cody Tanner looks like a normal eleven-year-old, except he can blur/disappear, use his mind to move objects, and stop time. Normal if you're a spirit of the mountain.
Cody didn't know about the secrets of his family and rightfully didn't care, until a car accident claims...
10930) Celtic Mythology: Dive Into the Depths of Ancient Celtic Folklore, the Myths, Legends & Tales of the
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Dagda swept his fingers across the strings of the harp, and a beautiful melody started to play. It was the music of grief that had the Fomorians stop and bow their heads as they sobbed. Even the soldiers sobbed, but they drew their mantles so none could see the tears flowing... Celtic Mythology has through the ages inspired poets, authors, and songwriters alike with its ancient heritage of sagas, myths, legends, and battles. We live in a modern world...
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Extrait : "C'est sur ces rives escarpées, véritables falaises, que se dressent les ruines du château de Châtel-Montagne, village qui a eu son importance au Moyen-âge. Quel bon exercice on peut prendre dans cette région, en allant disputer le gibier assez abondant aux braconniers que l'éloignement des gendarmes y laisse pulluler ! Quelles jolies promenades on y fait ! Quel bon air on y respire !"
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A magical collection of 10 stories based on the folklore and oral traditions of Mexican and Native American cuentistas. Rich in the folklore of his ancestors, Rudolfo Anaya's tales will delight young readers from across the globe. In stories both original and passed down, this bestselling author incorporates powerful themes of family, faith, and choosing the right path in life. In "Lupe and la Llorona," a 7th grader searches for the legendary Llorana;...
10933) Kiki Kokí: La Leyenda Encantada del Coquí (Kiki Kokí: The Enchanted Legend of the Coquí Frog)
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A magical Spanish-language tale, Kiki Koki tells the story of a little Taino Indian boy who is too lazy to help his tribe prepare for the Moon Festival. To punish Kiki Koki, the Moon Goddess turns him into a tree frog. To return to his human form, he must rescue his new frog friends from dangerous pirates, and, in the process, learns that friendship takes courage, dedication, and hard work. With its vibrant illustrations, heartwarming message, and...
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Meet the Greek gods as you have never seen them-in LEGO form! Enjoy these fascinating myths, reimagined through elaborate scenes and colorful LEGO bricks in one thousand color photographs! This book shares a unique retelling of some of the most widely known and loved Greek myths, from the stories of Athena, Poseidon, and Pandora to the twelve labors of Hercules.
Watch Athena spring from the head of Zeus, and see Poseidon as he rules the seas with...
10935) A Consortium of Worlds No. 3
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Peep through the keyhole that is A Consortium of Worlds for a glimpse of Consortium Books' outstanding stable of speculative fiction authors. A Consortium of Worlds is a showcase of new and innovative voices in all types of fiction from a publisher dedica
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Scorebook with 3 classic old-time Dutch folk songs, originally published in 1929. Classic Folk Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of folk music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.
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Why get this book?
This endearing book is excellent at outlining the importance of friendship and teaches young readers especially preteens not to ask for pets as Christmas presents if they are unprepared to take responsibility for them thereafter.
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Buster is an energetic young puppy who was picked up by a family as a Christmas gift. However, the family weren't prepared to deal with the dog's antics after Christmas, as Buster began...
10938) Fernpeople
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In this second book of the Montaland series the evil Fern Queen is dead but five green-veined fernpeople have survived. They will do anything to protect themselves.
The Kingdom of Mount Pasture seems like a peaceful, safe place. The most exciting event in eleven-year-old Benk's life is lambing time. His older brother Alland is traveling to another kingdom to woo a princess. This infuriates Benk who is left behind with pregnant sheep duty.
Sixteen-year-old...
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Step into the heart of intrigue with "Echoes of the Hunted," a gripping mystery story that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This fascinating story, written by Calvin Garner, investigates the mysterious disappearance of a prominent man, leading Detective Elvis and his squad into a maze of deception and treachery. In the busy metropolis where neon lights dance in the shadows, a web of lies waits under the surface, ready to...
10940) Melvin the Minotaur
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In the ancient land of Greece, a great creature lived on a mountain. Everyone thought this creature a monster, but he only thought of himself as Melvin.
Join Melvin on his journey to use bravery and craftsmanship to win over friends and open hearts.
This fully illustrated book is sure to please the read-along crowd.
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