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A World of Epic Stories March 2024
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Chapter Books and Graphic Novels
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A new friend
by Kyle Lukoff
In this trio of funny underwater adventures, Vera and Beaker make friends with a baby mantis shrimp, who is small but powerful, and together they explore the town of Tidal Grove.
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Trolls band together: the deluxe junior novelization
by David Lewman
Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers--spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way.
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Moana: the story of the movie in comics
by Alessandro Ferrari
An official graphic-novel rendering of Disney's Moana follows the remarkable journey of a spirited teen who defies convention to follow her ancestors, track down a demigod and correct a mistake to save her overshadowed island home.
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The Lords of Night: a shadow bruja novel
by Jennifer Cervantes
The most powerful godborn of them all, a bruja with a unique combination of DNA, 14-year-old Renata Santiago must stop five renegade godborns from awakening the nine Aztec Lords of Light—an impossible challenge that leaves her questioning her very existence.
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Fibbed
by Elizabeth Agyemang
While spending the summer in Ghana with her grandmother, Nana, a girl who doesn't lie but whom no one believes nevertheless, comes face-to-face with a trickster spider of legend who needs her help to stop those intent on draining the forest of magic.
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The house with chicken legs
by Sophie Anderson
Twelve-year-old Marinka lives in a house on chicken legs and is being trained to be a Yaga, a guardian who guides the dead into the afterlife, but when she breaks the rules to try and make a new friend, the consequences are devastating.
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Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky
by Kwame Mbalia
Haunted by the bus accident that ended his best friend's life, seventh grader Tristan Strong dreads a visit to his grandparents' Alabama farm before a bizarre living doll snatches away his friend's notebook and draws him into a world of burning seas, iron monsters and exhausted black folk heroes.
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The Jumbies
by Tracey Baptiste
In a spine-tingling tale that is rooted in Caribbean folklore, 11-year-old Corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save her island home.
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The Sword of Summer
by Rick Riordan
Living on the streets of Boston after the death of his mother, Magnus is told by a mysterious stranger that he is the son of a Norse god and must track down a lost ancient sword to stop a war being waged by mythical monsters.
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Moana: the essential guide
by Barbara Bazaldua
This companion to the Disney film profiles the characters of heroine Moana and the once-mighty demigod Maui as they make their way across the Pacific Ocean on an incredible journey, during which they confront fiery creatures and impossible odds.
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Gods and heroes: mythology around the world
by Korwin Briggs
Featuring more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the world, this A-to-Z encyclopedia of mythology is a who's who of powerful gods and goddesses, warriors and kings, enchanted creatures and earthshaking giants whose stories have been passed down since the beginning of time—and are now given fresh life for a new generation of young readers.
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Myth Atlas: maps and monsters, heroes and gods from twelve mythological worlds
by Thiago de Moraes
This atlas of mythology explains how twelve extraordinary cultures saw the world. For some, it was a giant tree or an upside-down mountain, while others believed they were living on the back of a giant turtle! Children will be fascinated as they travel the world and discover what different cultures believed, including Greeks, Egyptians, Hindus, Norse, Polynesian, Aztecs, and more.
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Trolls
by Melissa Gish
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of trolls, the gigantic creatures of Scandinavian legend known for their appetites. Also included is a story from folklore about a troll in disguise.
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Valkyries
by Heather C. Hudak
Valkyries are beautiful maidens who serve Odin by choosing who will live and die in battle. Valkyries explores the backstory of these women and why they were important to the Norse people.
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Trolls
by Alicia Salazar
What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods they prefer to feast on? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on daring journey to learn all about trolls.
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The very short, entirely true history of mermaids
by Sarah Laskow
A full-color guide to mermaid mythology, science and history separates fact from lore to provide coverage of famous mermaid stories, the theories surrounding historical sightings and the role of the mermaid in international fantasy culture.
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The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife
by Ziggy Hanaor
Tuck in your bandages and adjust your death mask; Bastet, the mummified cat, is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt! You will find out all the right spells, the correct mummification procedures, tomb options and basic grave goods essentials in order to ensure maximum comfort in the hereafter. Together, you will face the gods in one final judgment...because, it turns out, you can take it with you after all!
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The small and mighty book of myths and legends: pocket-sized books, MASSIVE facts!
by Clive Gifford
This Small and Mighty Book is a treasure trove bursting with facts about myths and legends from around the world. Inside readers will discover some of the earliest stories ever told, from gods and supernatural forces to a three-headed guard dog and colored clouds forming the world. With a wealth of fun and fascinating mythical facts that were passed down by word of mouth as early peoples tried to make sense of the world around them, this is a book no legend lover can afford to be without!
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Between worlds: folktales of Britain & Ireland
by Kevin Crossley-Holland
A collection of 48 classic folktales from England and Ireland celebrates the enduring power of language, imagination and culture, in a volume that includes the story of a dauntless farm girl whose courage earns her a surprising reward.
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Chinese folktales: "the dragon slayer" and other timeless tales
by Shiho S. Nunes
Chinese Folktales collects nineteen fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike.
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Myths and Legends of Central and South America
by World Book
Tales from the Maya, Inca, and other peoples feature in Myths and Legends of Central and South America. Through engaging narration and colorful illustrations, the volume helps children learn how the Inca explained the origin of the world, the story of the Maya corn god, and much more. Helpful special features include phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide and a glossary of special terms.
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Myths, Legends & Sacred Stories: a visual encyclopedia
by Philip Wilkerson
From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. This title also investigates the meanings of these stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years.
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