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141) Wildful
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the magic of the wilderness in this breathtaking graphic novel reminiscent of a modern-day The Secret Garden. Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable to leave the couch. So maybe that's why Poppy has started spending more time outside, taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighborhood. When Pepper leads Poppy through a hole in the fence, she finds a forgotten forest that's...
Author
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A young woman discovers the power to speak up and take control of her fate a theme that has never been more timely than it is now& You think you know this story. You do not. A harsh, controlling father. A quiescent mother. A house that feels like anything but a home. Natasha gathers the strength to leave, and comes upon a little house in the wood: A house that walks about on chicken feet and is inhabited by a fairy tale witch. In finding Baba Yaga,...
Publisher
KaBoom!, a division of Boom Entertainment
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"It s the ultimate test of good versus evil as Greg continues his journey to find Jason Funderburker's father, Hero Frog. They might have finally found the right Frog...but there is something about him that just doesn t seem very nice and Wirt is trapped between chasing a shapeshifter with Sara and helping his brother find out the truth--that Hero Frog is actually a pirate! Join these half-brothers as they experience the fantastical world that is...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
While searching the woods that used to be their personal sanctuary, twelve-year-old Aubrey recalls the events and incidents preceding their best friend's disappearance and quietly questions their own gender identity.
Author
Publisher
KaBOOM!, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Wirt and Greg find themselves at a crossroads in the Unknown and it looks like the brothers will each have to take their own path. With the liklihood they'll come across fantastical creatures or ghastly towns, it doesn't matter which path is chosen when something far more sinister is on their tail.
146) The great North Wood
Author
Publisher
Avery Hill Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Long ago the whole of Southern England was covered in forest. Over time, this woodland has been cut back, but small patches remain amidst the suburban sprawl of South-East London. A few ancient oaks still stand as gaps between housing estates, alongside railway lines and acting as boundary markers on roundabouts. The magic that once filled the ancient forest can still be felt. Memories of the Great North Wood are recorded in the place names - Forest...
147) Over the garden wall
Publisher
Cartoon Network
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
From creator Patrick McHale, one of the minds behind Adventure Time. Cartoon Networks first every animated mini-series. It follows the story of two brothers, Greg and Wirt, who find themselves in a strange forest. Along the way, they meet a bluebird named Beatrice who helps them navigate the strange land in the hopes of making their way home.
Publisher
KaBoom!, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Lost in a strange and endless wood, Wirt and his half-brother Greg befriend a sardonic bluebird named Beatrice who promises to guide them to safety, but with every strange adventure the brothers seem to travel deeper into the wood.
149) Whispering Alaska
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Following their mother's death in the Covid-19 pandemic, twelve-year-old twins Nicky and Josie move with their father to an isolated island in Alaska, where Nicky embraces her new life, learning about the forests from her cousin, but Josie seems determined to turn herself into a radical environmentalist, with little consideration for the people on the island and the economic woes the pandemic has caused.
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A lottery win gives Hakumei and Mikochi the chance to utilize the Avian Mounted Delivery service! Even though they have nothing particular that needs sending, they can't resist trying out such an exclusive - and expensive! - service. And in subsequent days, Mikochi and Conju find themselves in an endless line, waiting to try the roasted mochi that's been the talk of the town. No everything limited-edition is worth the cost, but the experience can...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no--but when we do engage all our senses, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature's signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you. What can...
152) Iowa woodlands
Series
Iowa's biological communities volume IAN-202
Publisher
Iowa Association of Naturalists
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly. But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society's unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world's harmony and...
Publisher
KaBoom!, a division of Boom Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Travel further into the Unknown than ever before with this collection of tales told from across the journeyed grounds of Wirt and Greg. With Fred the Horse as your guide, visit familiar faces and new friends - Melodious cats, noble turkeys, fishing fish, and more!"-- cover page 4.
155) Pilu of the woods
Author
Publisher
Oni Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Willow loves the woods near her house. They re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, she decides to run away into the woods. There, she meets Pilu, a lost tree spirit who can t find her way back home which turns out to be the magnolia grove Willow s mom used to take her to. Willow offers to help Pilu, and the two quickly become friends. But the journey...
156) Ghost hog
Author
Series
Ghost hog volume 1
Publisher
Oni Press Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Truff is the ghost of a young boar, fueled by fury towards the hunter who shot her down. She has a lot to learn about her new afterlife, and thankfully the forest spirits Claude and Stanley are there to guide her! However, they soon find that her parents, along with their fellow animal villagers, have been kidnapped by the malicious mountain demon Mava! Truff wants to help, but... the hunter is finally within her grasp, and if she lets him go, she...
157) One by one
Author
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A night spent sleeping on dirt and leaves is not how Claire Matchett expected to spend her vacation. She thought this would be a break from the stresses of work and raising her young children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubs with friends. It sounded like heaven. Then Claire's minivan breaks down on a lonely dirt road. With no cell reception, the group has no choice but to hike the rest of the way to their hotel....
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Rabbit is appointed mayor of the Hundred Acre Wood by his pals. Rabbit likes being in charge and making rules, but he'll soon discover that treating each other with kindness and respect is the most important rule of all. Features seven original songs.
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"They say no one returns from the Enchanted Forest--but that won't discourage Pella. Earthquakes are destroying her village, and worst of all, they've caused the Midsummer Festival to be canceled. According to legend, the Earth Queen is to blame for these violent quakes--and the Earth Queen's tower lies at the heart of the Enchanted Forest. Late one night, Pella sneaks away to find the Earth Queen and give her a piece of her mind. But she's not afraid--she's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mr. Wolf's class ventures out on an exciting field trip to the forest! Mr. Wolf's students are going on a field trip! Everyone gets to sleep in log cabins, come up with fun camp names, and journey through the great woods. They'll be learning about the oldest and largest trees in the forest, exploring an abandoned ghost town, and toasting s'mores over a campfire. On top of all that, there are kids from a different school to meet! Meanwhile, Aziza and...
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