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On the eve of the French and Indian War, Billy Bartram and his naturalist father travel into the American wilderness in an airship--pursued by a party of French soldiers and haunted by a terrifying bear-wolf--on a quest to find the lost kingdom of the Welsh prince Madoc.
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Dive into the gripping sequel to The Last Vanguard as Caric, accused of a heinous crime and branded a traitor, races against time to escape a deadly adversary. In a world where sacrifice and loss loom large, Caric must summon unparalleled strength to become the unexpected hero the people desperately need. In this thrilling installment, secrets unfold, alliances are tested, and Caric's journey takes an unexpected turn. Brace for a spellbinding adventure...
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An enchanting tale of friendship and discovery. When a group of friends stumbles upon a hidden entrance to an ancient lost kingdom through a secret diary, they embark on a journey of puzzles, codes, and challenges. As they navigate labyrinthine tunnels and uncover the kingdom's mysteries, their bonds deepen, and they must make a profound choice that will shape the legacy of the hidden realm.
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His Royal Highness Prince Ali Seraj, a member of the royal family of Afghanistan, brings four decades of history to life-from the Cold War era when his famed nightclub in Kabul was a hotspot for global celebrities, jetsetters, and spies, to the communist Soviet takeover that killed members of his family, put a price on Prince Ali's head, and forced him to make a harrowing escape from his homeland in disguise with his American wife and family. Prince...
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In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice - including her own - to heal her broken country. Peregrine strives to live up to the ideal of her people, the Latki, and to impress her parents: affectionate Lord Tove, who despises only the Bamarre, and stern Lady Klausine. Perry...
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"As Arthur Curry confronts the responsibilities of being King of the Seven Seas, a long-buried ancient power is unleashed. After witnessing the full effect of these dark forces, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an old enemy, and embark on a treacherous journey to protect his family, his kingdom, and the world from irreversible devastation"--
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The Holy Grail, the kingdom of Camelot, the Knights of the Round Table, and the magical sword Excalibur are all key ingredients of the legends surrounding King Arthur. But who was he really, where did he come from, and how much of what we read about him in stories that date back to the Dark Ages is true? So far, historians have failed to show that King Arthur really existed at all, and for a good reason-they have been looking in the wrong place.
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12) Lost kingdom
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Order of the majestic volume 2
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When Fate puts the Secret Map of the World into Joey Kopecky, Shazad, and Leanora's hands, they set out to find a lost kingdom that could hold the key to a new age of magic.
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Northumbria was one of the great kingdoms of Britain in the Dark Ages, enduring longer than the Roman Empire. Yet it has been all but forgotten. This book puts Northumbria back in its rightful place, at the heart of British history. From the impregnable fastness of Bamburgh Castle, the kings of Northumbria ruled a vast area, and held sway as High Kings of Britain. From the tidal island of Lindisfarne, extraordinary saints and learned scholars brought...
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After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.
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Ofiri is a young handsome prince who is coming of age. His father, the tribal king, is soon to die and sends Ofiri out to find the 'Uru,' a sacred stone that is the right of passage for one to rule the kingdom. Ofiri must embark on a treacherous journey to secure the 'Uru'!
Accompanied by his beloved helper, Lelem and his youngest sister set off with 1000 of the kingdom's finest warriors. During this life-changing journey, Ofiri creates a precarious...
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Mysterious.
Hidden.
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Erabel is the beating heart of Dorcha Wood.
And its heir has come home.
Fleeing the man who betrayed her, Fiadh returns to her beloved forest, into its heart, to discover her people. And herself. With the aid of Veren, an Aos Sí warrior, she explores her birthright, a world safeguarded from the corruption of mankind. There, she learns the history of a mighty race and the vastness of the power coursing through her blood.
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