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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: The Original Screenplay
by J.K. Rowling
Follow Newt Scamander as he tries to stop the dark wizard Grindelwald from raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings.
In 1927, the Magical Congress of the United States of America ( MACUSA ) transfers the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald to Europe to stand trial, but Grindelwald escapes. Three months later in London ... (Wikipedia)
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook
by Christina Henry
A re-imagining of Peter Pan's story from the perspective of the Lost Boys.
From the national bestselling author of, Alice, comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain ... (Goodreads)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander
An exploration of the hidden world of magical creatures, and their incredible powers.
A copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them resides on almost every wizarding household in the country. Now, for a limited period only, Muggles too have the chance to discover where the ... (Goodreads)
A Torch Against the Night
by Sabaa Tahir
An epic quest to free a beloved friend, braving incredible danger and risking everything.
Elias and Laia flee from Martials through the catacombs, and Laia watches Elias kill some of them. They manage to escape, despite Keris, cave-ins, and a Cave Efrit, and find Resistance fighters ... (Wikipedia)
An Ember in the Ashes
by Sabaa Tahir
A young woman's fight for freedom in a world of tyranny and oppression.
A Scholar girl by the name of Laia lives in the Martial Empire with her grandparents and brother Darin in the city of Serra. Their existence is a grueling one as they are seen as second-class ... (Wikipedia)
Ramona and Her Mother
by Beverly Cleary
A young girl's journey of understanding her family dynamics and learning to grow up.
"People should not think being seven and a half years old was easy, because it wasn't." , At last, Ramona's father, Robert, has a job again, so the Quimbys host a brunch to celebrate. Ramona is ... (Wikipedia)
A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy saga of war, knights, and dragons.
A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)
Expectation
by Anna Hope
Three friends in their thirties navigate the complexities of life, love, and career in contemporary London.
A Skimm Reads Pick Also available in a library hardcover edition, "The female friendships here are ones we’ll all recognize, and in seeing myself in each of these women – their good moments and their ... (Barnes & Noble)
Girl Last Seen
by Nina Laurin
A missing girl returns after 10 years, but her story doesn't add up. Her friend, who was also abducted, tries to uncover the truth.
Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart. Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, ... (Goodreads)
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined
by Stephenie Meyer
A gender-swapped retelling of the original Twilight novel, where Beau falls in love with vampire Edythe.
For fans of the worldwide phenomenon, Twilight, comes a bold reimagining of Stephenie Meyer's novel, telling the classic love story but in a world where the characters' genders are reversed. There ... (Barnes & Noble)
Unravel
by Calia Read
A woman with amnesia tries to piece together her past, but the truth may be more dangerous than she realizes.
Six months ago, I was happy. I was simply Naomi Carradine. One month ago, I was admitted into a psych ward. Yesterday, Lachlan visited me. Kissed me. And told me that I’m starting to lose my mind. ... (Goodreads)
Ice Like Fire
by Sara Raasch
In a world of magic, Meira must navigate political intrigue and betrayal to save her kingdom from destruction.
Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy filled with shocking twists and heart-pounding action, the highly anticipated sequel to Snow Like Ashes . This action-packed series is ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ten Apples Up On Top!
by Dr. Seuss
A counting story with silly animals, illustrating the importance of friendship and sharing.
Learning to count has never been more fun than in this crazy tale of a dog, a lion and a tiger all showing off how many apples they can balance on their heads as they skip, walk the tightrope and ... (Goodreads)
A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold
by George R.R. Martin
Epic fantasy adventure of an intense struggle for power and survival.
A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)
Firelight
by Kazu Kibuishi
A young girl discovers a mysterious key that unlocks a world of magic and danger. She must navigate this new world to save her family.
Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood – knowledge they can use against the ... (Goodreads)
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady
by L.A. Meyer
Jacky Faber, a young woman disguised as a boy, continues her adventures on the high seas.
After saying goodbye to her shipmates, Jacky is sent to Lawson Peabody's and turned over to the custody of Miranda Pimm, the elderly headmistress. From the start, it is clear that she has a very low ... (Wikipedia)
Escape from Lucien
by Kazu Kibuishi
The thrilling adventure of Emily and her friends as they try to escape from the evil elf king, Max Griffin, in the mysterious city of Lucien.
A worthy mission...or a trap? Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against ... (Goodreads)
Avatar The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series
by Michael Dante DiMartino
A collection of concept art, sketches, and behind-the-scenes information from the beloved animated series.
A stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling., Avatar: The Last Airbender has been syndicated to more than 120 countries around the world, inspiring millions of fans and industry professionals ... (Goodreads)
All the Little Children
by Jo Furniss
A mother and her children are stranded in the woods after a deadly virus wipes out most of the population.
An Amazon Charts bestseller.,, When a family camping trip takes a dark turn, how far will one mother go to keep her family safe?, Struggling with working-mother guilt, Marlene Greene hopes a camping ... (Barnes & Noble)
Raven's Gate
by Anthony Horowitz
A troubled teen is sent to a remote village where he uncovers a sinister plot involving ancient rituals and supernatural forces.
Fourteen-year-old delinquent Matthew 'Matt' Freeman and his seventeen-year-old friend Kelvin Johnson break into an Ipswich warehouse late at night, to steal electrical products but are caught by the ... (Wikipedia)
Dark Apprentice
by Kevin J. Anderson
Jedi apprentice, Kyp Durron, falls to the dark side and threatens the galaxy with a superweapon. Luke Skywalker must stop him.
As the New Republic takes devastating losses in the ongoing war with the scattered remnants of the Empire, the galaxy's future depends on three small children–among them the Jedi twins—born to ... (Goodreads)
The Fever Code
by James Dashner
Prequel to the Maze Runner series, revealing the origins of the maze and the creation of WICKED.
Once there was a world’s end. The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled. Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and ... (Goodreads)
The Mermaid's Sister
by Carrie Anne Noble
A magical tale of two sisters, one of whom is turning into a mermaid. They embark on a journey to find a cure before it's too late.
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Winner for Young Adult Fiction, 2014,, Realm Award Winner for Best Speculative Fiction of the Year, 2016,, There is no cure for being who you truly are.…, In a cottage ... (Barnes & Noble)
Red Queen
by Christina Henry
Alice must navigate a dangerous world of magic and power struggles to overthrow the tyrannical Red Queen.
The author of, Alice, takes readers back down the rabbit hole to a dark, twisted, and fascinating world based on the works of Lewis Carroll... The land outside of the Old City was supposed to be ... (Goodreads)
Snow Like Ashes
by Sara Raasch
A quest to save a kingdom from destruction, led by a group of magical outcasts.
A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self—perfect for fans of Game of Thrones , An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses . Sixteen years ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
by J.K. Rowling
A wizarding world adventure, filled with magical creatures and unexpected surprises.
In 1926, British wizard and "magizoologist" Newton "Newt" Scamander arrives in New York City . He encounters Mary Lou Barebone, the non-magical ("No-Maj" or " Muggle ") head of the New Salem ... (Wikipedia)
The Complete Anne of Green Gables 8-Book Box Set
by L.M. Montgomery
Follow the life of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative orphan, as she grows up on Prince Edward Island.
Favorites for nearly 100 years, these classic novels follow the adventures of the spirited redhead Anne Shirley, who comes to stay at Green Gables and wins the hearts of everyone she meets. Includes ... (Goodreads)
Dangerous Girls
by Abigail Haas
A group of friends vacationing in Aruba becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.
During summer break, at Camp Blue Moon, the vampire Lorenzo "Renz" Angelini sinks his fangs into the throat of sixteen-year-old Destiny Weller. Afterwards, she and her twin sister Livvy return home ... (Wikipedia)
Princess of Glass
by Jessica Day George
A retelling of Cinderella, where the princess must navigate a dangerous court and a mysterious suitor.
Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the ... (Goodreads)
The Star-Touched Queen
by Roshani Chokshi
A tale of love, magic, and destiny set in a fantastical world inspired by Indian mythology.
A lush and vivid story steeped in Indian folklore and mythology, Roshani Chokshi's, The Star-touched Queen, is a novel that no reader will soon forget. An instant, New York Times, Bestseller! Fate ... (Barnes & Noble)
