Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage

Book SynopsisWelcome to Melissa Albert''s The Hazel Woodthe fiercely stunning New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about!Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice's life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice's grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: Her mother is stolen awayby a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother''s stories are set. Alice''s only lead is the message her mother left behind: Stay away from the Hazel Wood.Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother's cultish fans. But now she has no choice but to ally with classmate Ellery Finch, a Hinterland superfan who may have his own reasons for wanting to help her. To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to t

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Melissa Albert''s The Hazel Woodthe fiercely stunning New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about!Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice's life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice's grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: Her mother is stolen awayby a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother''s stories are set. Alice''s only lead is the message her mother left behind: Stay away from the Hazel Wood.Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother's cultish fans. But now she has no choice but to ally with classmate Ellery Finch, a Hinterland superfan who may have his own reasons for wanting to help her. To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to t

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Book SynopsisMelissa Bashardoust''s Girl, Serpent, Thorn is an alluring feminist fairy tale (Kirkus) about a girl cursed to be poisonous to the touch and who discovers what power might lie in such a curse.There was and there was not, as all stories begin, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But for Soraya, who has lived her life hidden away, apart from her family, safe only in her gardens, it's not just a story. As the day of her twin brother's wedding approaches, Soraya must decide if she's willing to step outside of the shadows for the first time. Below in the dungeon is a demon who holds knowledge that she craves, the answer to her freedom. And above is a young man who isn't afraid of her, whose eyes linger not with fear, but with an understanding of who she is beneath the poison. Soraya thought she knew her place in the world, but when her choices lead to consequences she never imagined, she begins to question who she is and who she is

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Book SynopsisA vibrantly illustrated official guide to everything unicorn-related, from the Magical Unicorn Society.After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook.These learned lovers of unicorns have created a veritable treasure trove of unicorn lorethe facts, the fiction, the where, why and what of these elusive creatures. Discover where unicorns really live around the world, how to find them, and what they eat Learn how to look after them, what powers they have, how to tempt them, train them, and even ride them, and so much more. With breathtaking artwork from Helen Dardik and Harry and Zanna Goldhawk, this special book is the ultimate gift for true believers.

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Book SynopsisWires and Nerve: The Graphic Novel Duology Boxed Set collects the paperback editions of #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer''s graphic novels, Wires and Nerve and Wires and Nerve, Volume 2: Gone Rogue.A must-read for fans of Marissa Meyer's bestselling sci-fi Lunar Chronicles, these young adult graphic novels expand the futuristic fairy-tale universe of the original storyline to enchanting results. When a pack of powerful wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten to undo the alliance between Earth and Luna, the Lunar Queen Cinder's best friend and android, Iko, takes it upon herself to bring down the wolf pack leader, in this gripping, action-packed paperback duology.Praise for the Wires and Nerve series:Builds to a satisfying ending for all characters involved. VOYA, starred review, on Wires and Nerve Volume 2: Gone RogueHolgate's dynamic, stylized artwork handily balances the story's

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Book SynopsisThe breathtaking sequel to Sarah Henning's The Princess Will Save You--a brilliantly-executed YA fantasy homage to The Princess BrideKEEP YOUR EYE ON THE CROWN...After a thousand years of political stability, the realm of The Sand and Sky is up for grabs. Four kingdoms, four rulers vying for the ultimate prize, sovereignty over the entire continent: A ruthless old king spinning webs, whose schemes encompass generations. A widowed queen whose only credo is all kings must die. A runaway queen whose unexpected return upends everyone's plans. And a prince-in-waiting determined to wait no more.Standing against them are a dispossessed princess and her stable boy love with a surprising claim of his own. Their only hope in the face of unspeakable betrayals, enemies hidden in the shadows, and insurmountable odds is the power of true love...The Kingdoms of Sand & Sky TrilogyBook 1: The Princess Will Save YouBook

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling sequel to Melissa Albert's beloved The Hazel Wood! In The Night Country, Alice Proserpine dives back into a menacing, mesmerizing world of dark fairy tales and hidden doors. Follow her and Ellery Finch as they learn The Hazel Wood was just the beginning, and that worlds die not with a whimper, but a bang.With Finch's help, Alice escaped the Hinterland and her reclusive grandmother's dark legacy. Now she and the rest of the dregs of the fairy tale world have washed up in New York City, where Alice is trying to make a new, unmagical life. But something is stalking the Hinterland's survivorsand she suspects their deaths may have a darker purpose. Meanwhile, in the winking out world of the Hinterland, Finch seeks his own adventure, andif he can find ita way back home...

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Book SynopsisThe Magical Unicorn Society has released from its top-secret case files an entire book full of tales of unicorn encounters from throughout world history. From the story of the 17th century sailors rescued from pirates by Water Moon unicorns, to the mystery about the girls who believed they''d discovered a Woodland Flower unicorn in modern-day Central Park, this book shares some of the most amazing stories of humanity''s experiences alongside these magical creatures.Brought to life by vivid and enchanting artwork throughout, A Brief History of Unicorns is an essential companion to The Magical Unicorn Society Official Handbook. A truly magical must-have for unicorn enthusiasts of all ages!

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