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1) The Aeneid
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Series
Language
English
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This book tells the story of an epic voyage in which Aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with Dido of Carthage, descends to the world of the dead - all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods - and finally reaches Italy, where he will fulfill his destiny: to found the Roman people.
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Series
Educator classic library volume 9
Language
English
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What could be merrier than joining Robin Hood's band of Merry Men for adventures across the English countryside? Pirates of the trees, rather than the seas, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and many others ensure Robin's clever schemes relieve the rich of their excess treasures, and redistribute the wealth to those most in need. Howard Pyle was an accomplished author, and an illustrious illustrator as well; his original images, published with...
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English
Description
"In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners' bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights. When a skull is found deep...
6) White Fang
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
Up in the frozen north, life is harsh and dangerous. But this is where White Fang, the wolf-dog, feels at home--in the wild. When White Fang lives among man-animals, he must learn to fend for himself. And when he finds himself with a man who is kind to him, he must learn to love.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 4
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
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Language
English
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This beloved volume collects the world's most famous fairy tales, children's classics, and bedtime stories. The enchanting stories of childhood every girl and boy-and their parents-cherish are collected in this first volume of Andrew Lang's renowned Fairy Books. Originally published in 1889, this treasure trove of timeless tales of action and adventure, enchanted forests and fantastic creatures, and monsters and magic has thrilled readers all over...
Author
Publisher
Beyond the Fray Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories of weird spirits, odd tales of Santa Claus, bizarre superstitions, strange weather predictions, Krampus the Christmas Monster, stories of little people, New Year's Eve rituals, the deadly wendigo, and numerous other Holiday traditions for the darkest days of the year.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 2
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as Mackinac Island.
13) Mulan's story
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Princess Mulan shares the incredible tale of how she risked her life for her father and bravely fought to save the Chinese empire in this full-color storybook based on Disney Mulan.
14) Gods of Egypt
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[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Years after the god Set blinds young Horus and kills the king, a mortal man sets out to free Horus and bring him back to take his place among the gods.
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Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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Description
Documents history's most enduring urban myths and supernatural encounters, covering topics ranging from the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot to spontaneous combustion and Roswell, providing accompanying photographs, pop-culture trivia and information about the latest investigations.
17) Mananaland
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Max, who loves the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow, sets out on a dangerous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds, armed with a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides.
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Wally's friends must help him out when he accidentally switches bodies with a caterpillar in an attempt to cure his cowardice, and a native tribe mistakes him for the legendary Golden Dragon they believe has come to save them.
Publisher
Screen Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Chase and Laine head to the Horror Hound festival where Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with the town's past, and in particular, local legend The Creeper. As the festival gets underway and the blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy, Laine believes that something unearthly has been summoned and that for the first time in 23 years, The Creeper is back.
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