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Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 38
Language
English
Description
Rand Al'Thor, the long-prophesied leader who will save the world, is on the run from his destiny. Able to touch the One Power, but unable to control it, Rand knows that he must ultimately face the Dark One--in a battle to the death. But, how?
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 40
Language
English
Formats
Description
The monumental task of retrieving the lost Horn of Valere--the legendary horn that will raise the dead heroes of the Ages--rests on the shoulders of Rand al'Thor. Rand begins the long journey of discovery--a journey that starts with The Great Hunt.
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 5
Language
English
Description
The Last Battle is approaching rapidly, for the seals of the Dark One's prison are beginning to crumble. Rand Al'Thor, now fully realized as the Dragon Reborn, is closer to ruling the world, while the Forsaken Rahvin is meeting with three of his fellows to ensure their ultimate victory over the Dragon. As always, the stakes are nothing less than cosmic. All civilization depends on the Dark One's defeat.
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 12
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 46
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. Meanwhile, Egwene al'Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is being held captive by the White Tower. Knowing the Seanchan attack is imminent, she fights to hold the Aes Sedai together in an epic contest that will prove the mettle of her followers and will decide the future of the White Tower---and possibly...
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 11
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 52
Language
English
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 47
Language
English
Formats
Description
A fantasy tale in a world where only women are allowed to practice magic. What's more, they will fight to preserve this feminine monopoly. When shepherd Rand al'Thor discovers he has the gift of magic, he is in for trouble. By the author of Lord of Chaos.
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 14
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 53
Language
English
Formats
Description
The conclusion to the Wheel of Time series draws on notes left by the late Robert Jordan.
Author
Series
Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
"Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for...
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 13
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 49
Language
English
Formats
Description
As the seals on the Dark One's prison crumble and the armies of the Shadow boil out of the Blight, Perrin Aybara, hunted by specters from his past, must seek answers in "Tel'aran'rhiod" and find a way to master the wolf within him--or lose himself to it forever. Meanwhile, Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life ... as The Tower of Ghenjei awaits.
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the eighth installment of the Wheel of Time series, the heroes of this epic tale continue to battle with the Seanchan, while going up against a new foe. Will good prevail over evil this time?
13) El ojo del mundo
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 1
Publisher
Minotauro
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando Moraine llega a un pequeño pueblo de la región de Dos Ríos, conoce a tres muchachos; uno de ellos puede ser el elegido, el Dragón Renacido, esperado durante largo tiempo. Pero ella no es la única forastera en el pueblo, ni la única que busca. En una carrera contrarreloj en la que tendrá que combatir a los agendes de la Sombra, deberá guiar a sus tres protegidos a través de tierras míticas y legendarias, siguiendo la senda de la profecía"...
14) Norse mythology
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight...
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 10
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 45
Language
English
Formats
Description
Events are reaching a crossroads: Mat Cauthon flees from Ebou Dar with his kidnapped bride-to-be, with the Seanchan hard on his heels; Perrin Aybara will ally himself with the enemy if it can free his wife from captivity; Egwene al'Vere struggles to reunite the splintered Aes Sedai; Elayne Trakand fights for the Lion Throne of Andor, even as Darkfriends plot her downfall--which will mean the loss of Andor and the Dragon Reborn himself; and Rand al'Thor,...
16) Thor
Author
Series
Publisher
Phoenix International Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Young superhero fans will have fun looking for all their favorite characters! This Look and Find based on the December 2017 film features eight busy scenes, and includes lists of additional challenges at the end of the book. Perfect for shared reading with a friend or parent."-- provided by publisher.
17) Get in the ring!
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the Grandmaster's arena -- home to hundreds of fighters, but only one Champion! The hardened warrior Valkyrie knows the people in the power better than anyone. She watches, wait, and learns about everything, including Thor, the newcomer who is desperate to escape the arena and save his home!"--Back cover.
His devious brother, Loki has taken over his home of Asgard, the powerful and ancient Hela has emerged with dark designs, and Thor...
20) Thunder strike
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Marvel's Mighty Thor teams up with the Incredible Hulk for a smashing Little Golden Book adventure, featuring the villians Skurge and Grandmaster!"--
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