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Author
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Since the day that Ano was born, her heart has been connected to her home. But, this adventurous child has a lot to learn! When Ano begins to dance hula -- a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history, and folklore of the Hawaiian people -- Ano comes to understand the true meaning of aloha.
Author
Series
Cece Rios volume 3
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When her vicious tÃa, Catrina, seizes the throne of Devil's Alley and sets her sights on the living world, Cece Rios must do everything in her power to stop the bruja queen from taking control of the four elements.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
What happens when Cinderella meets the Seven Dwarfs on the night of the royal ball? In the middle of sweeping, dusting, and tidying the house, Cinderella is surprised by seven visitors with amazing needlework and hairdressing skills. She CAN go to the ball! But soon Cinderella finds herself running away from the palace and losing one of the dwarf's boots in the process. Can the new friends save the day? --
Author
Series
The gryphon chronicles volume 2
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Reunited with his aristocratic magical relatives, and finally getting used to his own supernatural powers, orphaned ex-pickpocket Jake Everton, the young Lord Griffon, travels on his first-ever holiday to beautiful Norway. There, at an amazing (steampunk!) Invention Convention, his cousin Archie, the boy genius, plans to unveil his marvelous new flying machine to the scientific world. But legends of the Viking Age die hard in Scandinavia. Danger...
Publisher
Fulcrum Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Our Way: A Parallel History dispels the myths, stereotypes, and absence of information about American Indian, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian people in the master narrative of US history. For most of American history, stories of the country’s Indigenous Peoples were either ignored or told by outsiders. This book corrects these errors, exploring the ways in which Indigenous cultures from every corner of the nation have influenced American society...
9) Sheine Lende
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Shane works with her mother and their ghost dogs, tracking down missing persons even when their families can't afford to pay. Their own family was displaced from their traditional home years ago following a devastating flood and the loss of Shane's father and her grandparents. They don't think they'll ever get their home back. Then Shane's mother and a local boy go missing, after a strange interaction with a fairy ring. Shane, her brother, her friends,...
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Explore the fascinating world of cryptozoology with this fun guide, filled with eyewitness accounts of 50 cryptids found throughout the world, some of which have been proven real. Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A young teacher eager to change her students' lives with her books. An indigenous community with its own stories to share. And a great and dangerous serpent not to be underestimated. Set along the Amazon River, this stunningly illustrated story will spark lasting conversations about cross-cultural relationships, the importance of oral storytelling, and what it means to be a lifelong learner."--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Graphic, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists' ability to express their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now, decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini present Zodiac, Ai Weiwei's first graphic...
13) Call forth a fox
Author
Publisher
Page Street YA
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A sapphic twist on the classic fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red, perfect for fans of Holly Black.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
With a new war looming on the horizon as High Queen Jude and High King Cardan go to extremes to retrieve their imprisoned heir, Oak, he is faced with the impossible choice between the girl he loves or family and the kingdom he is due to inherit. It's the first time his guile and wit won't be able to lead to a happy ending, especially since his present is a frozen jail cell in Wren's dungeon.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage."--
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Kadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, it's fresh from the pan--a delicious treat! As soon as it's ready, Kabir runs home with some to share. He's got to be quick, before the rain! But wait ... can he remember the treat's name? (His Amma is sure to ask!) Of course he can. That is, if fun and friends aren't too distracting along the way. As Kabir makes his way, the sights and sounds of the street and interactions with friends start to...
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folk tales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.
20) Celtic tales: fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Perilous quests, true love, and animals that talk. The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales collected in this extraordinary volume conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose, transporting us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition.