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Eragon tries to uphold the oath he made to save Katrina from King Galbatorix; but the Varden, elves, and dwarves continue to need his help in order to overcome the tyranny of the king. Includes deleted scenes, a guide to dwarf runes, illustrations, and a foldout poster.
2) Eldest
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After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.
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4th Grade Reading
Adventure Books for Kids
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
Adventure Books for Kids
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
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Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
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"Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside - a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs - and hidden away for years - all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny....
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4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
5th Grade Reading
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
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Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, in defeating the White Witch who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
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Fantasy Books for Kids
Fun Family Read-Alouds for Preschool and Older
Funny Books for Kids
Going Back to School
Fun Family Read-Alouds for Preschool and Older
Funny Books for Kids
Going Back to School
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Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax--students in the Upside-Down Magic class--struggle to control their magic abilities and wonder if they would be better off pretending to be normal students.
12) The Iron Trial
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After failing to fail out of the Iron Trial, Callum Hunt finds himself enrolled in the Magisterium. Warned by his father to stay away from magic, Callum is drawn into it instead when he learns the Magisterium has a dark connection with his past.
13) Petunia
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Petunia, the goose, learns that possessing knowledge involves more than just carrying a book around under her wing.
15) Charlotte's web
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4th Grade Reading
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
4th Grade Reading
Children's and Middle Grade Novels in Spanish and English/Novelas juveniles en español e inglés
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Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.
16) The Unwanteds
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In a society that purges thirteen-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic.
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Jaxter Grimjinx, born into a clan of thieves, but unable to pull off a successful heist because of his clumsiness, learns his family members are supposed to be the next heroes of Vengekeep, and, with the help of a new friend, he faces off against flaming monsters, a bazaar of thieves, and a renegade sorcerer while trying to become a hero.
19) Switch
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"Gypsy Beaumont's magical savvy switches to its opposite when she learns that her mean and decidedly non-magical grandma has Alzheimer's and is going to move in with her family"-- Provided by publisher.
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The dragon lady Miss Drake is shocked when her new human pet, precocious Winnie, seems to believe that she--the dragon--is her pet. Miss Drake sets about showing Winnie that things are really the other way around--but then Winnie's sketches of San Francisco's fantastic, mysterious creatures come to life and escape into the city's streets.