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The Poison Eaters and Other Stories
by Holly Black
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In her debut collection, New York Times best-selling author Holly Black returns to the world of Tithe in two darkly exquisite new tales. Then Black takes readers on a tour of a faerie market and introduces a girl poisonous to the touch and another who challenges the devil to a competitive eating match. These stories have been published in anthologies such as 21 Proms, The Faery Reel, and The Restless Dead, and have been reprinted in many "Best of" anthologies. The Poison Eaters is Holly Black's ... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 55037 - Reading Time: 157-220 min.
Category: Children's Fiction/Fantasy
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The First Anne of Green Gables Omnibus: Ann of Green Gables; Anne of Avonlea; Chronicles of Avonlea
by L. M. Montgomery
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Three Avonlea Books in eBook Form For One Low Price! Here are the first three books in the beloved, heart-warming adventures of Anne. Travel back in time to Green Gables and Avonlea and the company of one of the most delightful heroines in literary history. In this omnibus eBook edition you will find Anne of Green Gables, Anne or Avonlea and Chronicles of Avonlea--complete and unabridged. Millions learned to love her through L. M. Montgomery's fabulous books, and millions more fell under her spe... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 257829 - Reading Time: 736-1031 min.
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The Second Anne of Green Gables Omnibus: Anne of the Islands; Anne's House of Dreams; Further Chronicles of Avonlea
by L. M. Montgomery
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Three More Avonlea Books for One Low Price! Anne grows up, falls in love, and begins married life in this trio of timeless classics by L. M. Montgomery. Follow the lovable Anne's adventures in Anne of the Islands, Anne's House of Dreams, and Further Chronicles of Avonlea. It's time for self-care. Revisit Anne, Green Gables and all the wonderful and frustrating people who inhabit Avonlea. Millions learned to love Avonlea through Montgomery's enthralling books, and millions more have fallen under ... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 226424 - Reading Time: 646-905 min.
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The Second Wizard of Oz Omnibus: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz; Road to Oz; Emerald City of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
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The Second Three Oz Books Complete and Unabridged! An earthquake swallows the Wizard. Dorothy becomes a princess. Auntie Em and Uncle Henry move to Oz. The Gnome King tunnels under the Deadly Desert to attack Oz. Ozma refuses to fight for her kingdom. And many other wonderous, suspensful events ensue in books 4-6 of L. Frank Baum's immortal Oz series. What more do you need to know? (Published: 2004)
Words: 135444 - Reading Time: 386-541 min.
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Beth-Hill Series Book 2: Fire and Water
by Jennifer St. Clair
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Erialas Morgan brought his mother back to life with a spell that shouldn't exist, but he acted out of desperation and love. There are others who wish to use that same spell for their own gain--and to destroy the Wild Hunt once and for all. Caught in the middle of a war between the Morgan clan of vampires and their human kin, Erialas turns to the Hunt for help. But even Gabriel cannot stop the tide of death and destruction once it turns. (Published: 2010)
Words: 94918 - Reading Time: 271-379 min.
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Bones of Faerie [Secure]
by Janni Lee Simner
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The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so 15-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza's world bears the scars of its encounter with magic. Trees move with sinister intention, and the town Liza calls home is surrounded by a forest that threatens to harm all those who wander into it. Then Liza discovers she has the Faerie ability to see--into the past, into the future--and she has no choice but to flee her town. Liza's quest wil... more info>>
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Fairy Glade and other Enchanting Tales
by Dawn Beaumont-Lane
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Share this delightful collection of children's stories with the children in your life. Vivid description, colourful characters and a lesson in each story, it will captivate them for hours. Visit the Fairy Glade where fairies, pixies and elves dance and sing. Travel the rails with Tilly and Teddy and learn about getting along with Arty and Sammi.
Words: 10620 - Reading Time: 30-42 min.
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Finders Keepers
by Sharon Norris
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What would you do if you found a dinosaur egg? Would you donate it to a museum, sell it for lots of money, or claim "finders keepers" and keep it for your very own, seeing as you found it? This is the dilemma facing young Nathan and Ashley, who find a dinosaur egg buried in the sand dunes at their local beach. When their discovery becomes public, thanks to their unscrupulous uncle who wants to sell it for big money, it seems as though everyone wants their dinosaur egg...
Words: 8726 - Reading Time: 24-34 min.
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Flush [Secure]
by Carl Hiaasen
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Carl Hiaasen is a columnist for the Miami Herald and is the author of many bestselling novels, including Basket Case and Skinny Dip. Hiassen's first novel for young readers, Hoot, was also a bestseller, and received a Newbery Honor Award. The author lives in the Florida Keys.
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Pollyanna [Glad Series Book 1]
by Eleanor Porter
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11 year old Pollyanna Whittier goes to live with her Aunt Polly Harrington after the death of her father a pastor of a small church. Prior to his death, he indicated that Pollyanna should live with her "rich" Aunt Polly in the event that something should happen to him. This classic tale follows Pollyanna trying to stay optimistic while dealing with her pessimistic aunt.Will Aunt Polly ever look at the bright side of life? (Published: 2006)
Words: 55608 - Reading Time: 158-222 min.
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Return to Treasure Island
by Jack Trammell
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It's still there--the bar silver; the swords and weapons; the jewelry--all of the loot that the Hispaniola couldn't hold some two-hundred years ago is still awaiting someone to claim it from Treasure Island. Jonathan Osbourne, a descendant of Robert Louis Stevenson, observes his parents discover some old papers, then mysteriously leave on a vacation to a deserted Atlantic island. When their plane is lost and Jonathan is forced to move in with a rich uncle, he becomes convinced that the papers ar... more info>> (Published: 1999)
Words: 27781 - Reading Time: 79-111 min.
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Scat [Secure]
by Carl Hiaasen
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The day before Mrs. Starch vanished, her third-period biology students trudged silently, as always, into the classroom. Their expressions reflected the usual mix of dread and melancholy, for Mrs. Starch was the most feared teacher at the Truman School. When the bell rang, she unfolded stiffly, like a crane, and rose to her full height of nearly six feet. In one hand she twirled a sharpened Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil, a sure sign of trouble to come. Nick glanced across the aisle at Marta Gonzalez. ... more info>>
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Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann David Wyss
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A faithful reconstruction of what this classic Christian adventure novel started out to be. A mother, father, and their four sons are shipwrecked on an island. Their ship is precariously above water; intended to stock a new colony, it has on board almost everything they could possibly need. (Published: 1811)
Words: 126256 - Reading Time: 360-505 min.
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The Broken Blade [Secure]
by William Durbin
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In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter. It's hard for Pierre as the youngest in the brigade. From the treacherous waters and cruel teasing to his aching and bloodied hands, Pierre is miserable. Still he has no choice but to endure the trip to... more info>>
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The Mystery of the Haunted Amusement Park [An Orange Forest Rabbit Tale]
by Lois Wickstrom, Lucrecia Darling
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Something or someone invisible is occupying seats on the rides at Carrot World. The Orange Forest Rabbit's niece Joey is lost in the maze. And a spy is taking pictures. It's all the beginning of another adventure for a carrot-powered rabbit looking for a profit. (Published: 2003)
Words: 11202 - Reading Time: 32-44 min.
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3 Willows [Secure]
by Ann Brashares
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summer is a time to grow seeds Polly has an idea that she can't stop thinking about, one that involves changing a few things about herself. She's setting her sights on a more glamorous life, but it's going to take all of her focus. At least that way she won't have to watch her friends moving so far ahead. roots Jo is spending the summer at her family's beach house, working as a busgirl and bonding with the older, cooler girls she'll see at high school come September. She didn't count on a brief ... more info>>
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A Day No Pigs Would Die [Secure]
by Robert Newton Peck
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Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story ofa Vermont boyhood that is part fiction, part memoir. The result is a moving coming-of-age story that still resonates with teens today.From the Paperback edition.
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A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street
by Milam McGraw Propst
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Now that her beloved mother has died, nine-year-old Ociee Nash is the only girl in the Nash family. Even in the modern times of 1900 it's hard to get good grades, learn good manners, and stay out of trouble on her papa's Mississippi farm. Ociee is always up for adventures with her adoring brothers. Deciding his daring daughter needs a woman's influence, Papa Nash sends Ociee to live with her lovable Aunt Mamie in the big city of Asheville, North Carolina. There Ociee makes some fascinating frien... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 66817 - Reading Time: 190-267 min.
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A Troll for Christmas
by Harley Sachs
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Anna-Lena complained to Santa that she didn't get what she wanted for her birthday. Her letter was found by the elves who had their own problem: Kalle, a displaced Swedish troll who was nothing but trouble. The elves send Kalle to Anna-Lena with dire results for the whole family. Other stories include "David's Tree" about a Jewish boy who wants a Christmas tree, recollections of past Christmases about Belinda's eyeglasses, and Cynthia's doll, Baby Suzy, who really was sent to "Santa" to be repai... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Adventures by Leaf Light and other stories
by Moyra Caldecott
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Eighteen beautiful, insightful, moral, magical stories for children with Imagination--and their parents. Many have never been published before, and will be a treat for all fans of Moyra Caldecott. (Published: 2007)
Words: 27782 - Reading Time: 79-111 min.
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Altar of Shulaani [Altar of Shulaani Series Book 1]
by Margaret Pearce
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Mike welcomed the chance to spend his holidays with his father on an archaeological dig. Tracing the ancient caravan routes across the baking desert turned into a completely different kind of adventure, however, when Mike stumbled through a time warp into an ancient world ... (Published: 2007)
Words: 33266 - Reading Time: 95-133 min.
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things [Secure]
by Lenore Look
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ALVIN HO IS an Asian American second grader who is afraid of everything--elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He's so afraid of school that, while he's there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he's a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From the author of the ALA Notable Ruby Lu series comes a funny and touching chapter book--perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers... more info>>
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Animal Babies [Secure]
by Harry Mcnaught
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Illus. in full color. Wild and domestic animals that preschoolers will want to see.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Army Brats We Will Never Forget
by Henry L. Haynes
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The kids in Kwame Freeman's new sixth-grad class often trade barbs and are antagonistic toward each other as they navigate their way through one conflict after another. If they could just call a truce, they might be able to team up to play a charity soccer match to help raise funds to help a classmate whose father was seriously injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) while serving in Iraq. And they could support one another as the Iraq war and its aftermath continues and, one by one, the... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 35909 - Reading Time: 102-143 min.
Category: Children's Fiction/Humor
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Bernie Bolton's Big Apple Christmas
by Sheryle Criswell
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Bernice Blossom Bolton is nine and a half-years-old, and taking her first trip to New York City. After refusing to go to breakfast, because she is angry at not receiving any gifts on Christmas morning, she decides to leave the hotel and explore the city on her own. During her walk she encounters a number of interesting people, from the phony Santa guy ringing a bell on the corner of Fifth Avenue, to the kindly pretzel vendor, to the not-so-kind taxi driver who almost runs her over as she attempt... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 19241 - Reading Time: 54-76 min.
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