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"The follow-up to T. Kingfisher's bestselling gothic novella, What Moves the Dead. Retired soldier, Alex Easton, returns in a horrifying new adventure. After their terrifying ordeal at the Usher manor, Alex Easton feels as if they just survived another war. All they crave is rest, routine, and sunshine, but instead, as a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, they find themself heading to their family hunting lodge, deep in the cold, damp forests of their...
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"Christmastime is a joyous occasion of festivities and good cheer -- but we mustn't forget that the night is dark and full of terrors. Bold adventurers Benni Bødker and John Kenn Mortensen have journeyed far and wide, from the desolate fells of Scandinavia to the frigid forests of Russia, to catalog the mythical monsters that haunt the wintry season. In the days leading up to Christmas, you may encounter such chilling creatures as the devilish Krampus,...
13) The pear tree
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"When Señor Death comes for her, Esperanza tricks him into climbing her tree, where he becomes stuck, unable to come down and do his work. From that point on, no one dies. But when Esperanza learns that her friend in the next town is suffering terribly, she realizes that the end of death doesn't mean the end of suffering and agrees to let Señor Death down from her tree"--Amazon.
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"In [this book], we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, vampires or werewolves? You'llhave to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower readinglevel to engage struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.
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"Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this . . . text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics believe"--Provided by publisher.
20) Snow White
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Teaches phonics through the tale of Snow White and her jealous step-mother.