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Author
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Timo's ready to be a hero -- or so he thinks! Having read every book in his tiny village, Timo feels he is fully prepared to become a hero, so he sets off to find adventure. His journey is less straightforward than expected, though. When he explores a deserted temple and rescues the gruff Broof -- an enchanted beast with a mysterious past -- Timo sets in motion and adventure bigger and more perilous than any he'd ever dreamed of..."-- cover page...
Author
Series
Three thieves volume 4
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The tribes of the Turtle Realm confront Uro's dark magic in two epic battles, while the imprisoned Mel struggles to keep a part of her spirit free to receive Ruka's gifts of prophecy and to use this knowledge to the save the Turtle Realm.
Author
Series
Battle station prime volume 3
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Earl and the fairy volume 3
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
During one of her rare trips to visit her father in London, Lydia, who is a doctor and a fairy, is rescued from kidnappers by a young man who needs her help to claim his birthright as ruler of the fairy kingdom.
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Torn from their lives as regular Librarian's kids, Max, Ingrid, and Luke must survive in a hidden Librarian outpost--underwater! While their parents scramble to safeguard the books of the Overworld, the trio sneak out of their warren of underwater caves to investigate the deep waters of the oceans. When they hear about the Legend of the Coral Caves, a trove of golden coral beyond imagining, Max, Luke, and Ingrid realize that this wealth could help...
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Hope for a broken world Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister forces threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same forces have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior named Raya to track down the legendary last dragon and restore the fractured land its divided people. However, along her journey, she learns that it takes...
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The adventures of Aang from Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender are retold in Screen comix format! Follow along scene by scene as Aang, aided by his new friends Katara the waterbender and her brother, Sokka, begins an epic journey in hopes of defeating the evil Fire Nation and bringing balance to the world - as only the Avatar can."-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Pursuing his desire to become stronger, adventurer Bell Cranell has become pupil to the brilliant swordswoman Aiz Wallenstein. Though he initially despairs about the vast gulf between their abilities, he gradually begins to improve. And as he does, a certain goddess's devious plan advances, and with it, a dark shadow approaches. The familia myth--walked by the boy and written by the goddess--continues!" -- provided by publisher.
11) Shadow Hills
Author
Series
Dragon kingdom of Wrenly volume 2
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Forgotten dragons, cursed to live in the shadows. Ruskin travels back to Crestwood for an important mission: to fetch the lava rocks that will help protect Wrenly from the firestorm headed its way. But when Ruskin reaches Crestwood, he and Cinder are tricked into venturing to Shadow Hills, a forgotten place not found o any map. Will the young dragons discover that dark forces are plotting against them before it's too late?"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Three thieves volume 3
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the three thieves trek further west in search of Greyfalcon, they stumble on a kidnapping in progress. Dessa daringly rescues the victim--who turns out to be the crown prince of Medoria! The thieves are still on the run from the Queen's Dragons, so being openly celebrated by a neighboring kingdom seems like a bad idea. But it also holds a rare opportunity. The prince--who grows more and more devoted to Dessa--promises his help on her quest. However,...
13) Dungeon critters
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Join the Dungeon Critters--a tight-knit squad of animal companions--on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. As they risk their lives traveling through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls--they also come closer together as friends. Motivated by rivalries, ideals, and a lust for adventure, these critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world but also perils and dangers...
14) Lily the thief
Author
Publisher
First second
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Lily is a young novice who dreams of being a master thief. That's not easy when the Guildmaster of Thieves only assigns you the lowliest jobs: pick-pocketing, trespassing, and petty theft. But on one of these meager quests, Lily unearths a plot involving a mysterious cult and long-forgotten gods--a secret that could destroy the whole world. Lily must fight to save the same people who have branded her an outcast. Can she use her cunning to put an...
15) A cat story
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books/Harper Alley
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Cilla and Betto are two friends who need a place to call home. The docks in Valletta are too wet, and the scraps of food too scarce. The city's streets are too busy, and the humans too unreliable. But what about the quiet garden from old kitten tales--a place where all cats are welcome, and the humans are always kind? Could the stories really be true? As Cilla and Betto embark on a grand adventure to find out, they begin to spin a tale of their own--one...
Series
Cucumber quest volume 2
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The quest to save Dreamside continues! After a surprise attack at sea, Cucumber finds himself in the Ripple Kingdom, home to white sand, blue waves ... oh yeah, and the giant, terrible squid monster holding Almond and Sir Carrot captive. Can our so-called "legendary hero" rescue his companions from the nefarious Splashmaster? Nah, probably not. Good thing Princess Nautilus is here! With her wit, charm, and positive attitude, there's no way they can...
Author
Series
Battle station prime volume 6
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"With the skeleton armies gone, trading is a breeze and life returns to somewhat normal for the kids who decided to stay at the outpost. Logan, Maddy, Brooklyn, Cloud, and Zoe should be enjoying the peace and quiet at Battle Station Prime, but there s one thing that keeps them up at night: The threat of the Dragonmaster s revenge. The Ender Dragon egg had been a carefully guarded secret until it hatched and the young, powerful, dragon inside imprinted...
Series
Cucumber quest volume 4
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What's in a name? In order to defeat the Nightmare Knight, legend dictates that the DreamSword must be autographed by seven princesses, but things get a bit complicated when our heroes discover that the flower kingdom has no royalty! Luckily, the "king" of fashion, Mr. R, is on the hunt for the new face of his style empire, and whoever catches his eye will be named "Princess R." Who will claim the coveted title? And why does it feel like we're forgetting...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Tami has traveled long and far from his home in the South, forbidden to return until he has become a man, in this coming-of-age story. Defeating monsters and saving princesses has not been enough, and now he must find the fabled flower of the witch. But in his quest, Tami inadvertently sparks a feud between the villagers who shelter him and the demon Yabra! And when the conflict comes to a head, Tami will have to choose between proving himself as...
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In their third adventure, twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel meet new friends, fight old foes, and are mistaken for ancient gods! They are lost in war-torn Spain, where honor is hard-fought, allegiances are dubious, and the bulls run wild; amidst it all comes a young knight named Rodrigo, who fights for the name hes lost, the land he loves, and virtues long forgotten. Its an action-adventure swashbuckler with a dash of romance set in medieval Spain...
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