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Three friends whose lives needed a jolt... An earthquake that struck without warning... A supernatural gifting of mysterious powers... The Gifted is one of Terri Blackstock's most intriguing novels. A massive natural disaster leads to an even more earth-shaking supernatural transformation in the lives of three friends who have no idea why they've been spared or infused with these distinct gifts. One thing is certain... the earthquake was just the...
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"In this new chapter book, Toto tells us what really happened when he and Dorothy made that magical journey to Oz. Based on L. Frank Baum's classic tale, "The Wizard of Oz," read all about the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West...through Toto's eyes!" --Adapted from Amazon.com.
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Humor, spectacle, and magic rule in Walt Disney's legendary classic tale The Sword In The Stone! Embark on an adventure-filled quest for an unlikely hero! According to legend, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength can claim the throne of England by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Many brave knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could succeed. But with the...
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It’s the night before a young boy’s check-up with the dentist. He’s lost four teeth, and two big ones have come in already! So what does he do? He brushes and brushes his teeth to make sure his smile is super bright, of course! Join him on his journey to explore the ins and outs of the dentist’s office in this delightful story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore’s classic tale. Written by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Amy Wummer.
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In this fresh take on a classic tale, a magic meat grinder helps a poor Jewish couple learn a little gratitude after the three wishes it grants them go awry. A cautionary story that questions today's consumerism and excessiveness, Kishka for Koppel, like the best folktales, can help children and adults alike to look both beyond and within.
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Apprenticed to a famous wizard, young Schnitzel is not known for his hard work. In fact, it's just the opposite. He's lazy and lacks motivation. So late one night, when a door-to-door salesman selling vacuum cleaners offers to help, Schnitzel sees an answer to his housecleaning woes. Little does he know, however, that this is no ordinary salesman and the vacuum is no ordinary dust-buster. In this retelling of the classic tale The Sorcerer's Apprentice,...
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"Funny twist on the classic tale, with die-cut holes and felt teeth! There was an old lady who swallowed a fly . . . But in this book, the animals are hungry too, and they start eating the old lady's clothes! Adults and children alike will enjoy this hilarious rhyming twist on the well-loved tale. The book has die-cut holes with felt teeth on every page, so children can put their hands through the mouths to mimic feeding the creatures. Fun illustrations...
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When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living in the castle has a goose that can lay eggs of gold. This classic tale is enjoyed in both English and...
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Screen legend Gary Cooper (Vera Cruz) won the 1952 Oscar for Best Actor in this classic tale of an aging lawman who stands alone to defend a town of righteous cowards in one of the greatest showdowns in the history of cinema. The movie also marks the first starring role for a beautiful young actress who went on to become one of Hollywood₂s most beloved icons₇Grace Kelly (The Country Girl). Produced by Stanley Kramer (Inherit the Wind), directed...
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"Who are the strange creatures who inhabit the Lost Village? What do they eat (hopefully not Smurfs!)? Why do they seem so similar to our diminutive blue heroes? And are they also afraid of Gargamel or something worse? Read this exciting classic tale and so much more in this exciting volume!" --Provided by publisher.
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese culture through this classic tale - one of the most popular ones in Chinese mythology. Chang'e and her husband, an archer named Hou Yi, were just ordinary mortals, until one day, Hou Yi saved the Earth from disaster. But how did Chang'e become the immortal Moon Goddess while Hou Yi remained alone on Earthand what does their story have to do with celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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