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Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date:
2022
Lexile measure:
880L
Language:
English
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When 12-year-old Max is sent to live with his eccentic grandfather for the summer, he finds himself on an unlikely quest to uncover an enchanted book that contains the key to defeating an unearthly nemesis.
3. The tempest
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Lexile measure:
1290L
Language:
English
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.
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Language:
English
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The Celtic Twilight (1893) is a collection of stories written and edited by W.B. Yeats. Compiled at the height of the Celtic Twilight, a movement to revive the myths and traditions of Ancient Ireland, The Celtic Twilight captures a wide range of stories, songs, poems, and firsthand accounts from artists and storytellers dedicated to the preservation of Irish culture. In "Belief and Unbelief," a story is shared about a village at the foot of Ben Bulben....
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English
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Marshall Sahlins (1930-2021) was the Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Chicago and the author of many books, including Stone Age Economics and Culture and Practical Reason. Frederick B. Henry Jr. is an independent scholar and translator. One of the world's preeminent cultural anthropologists leaves a last work that fundamentally reconfigures how we study most other cultures From the perspective...
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Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
Description:
Discover the secret world of the occult The occult is an ancient field of supernatural study that was formed to help unravel the mysteries of the universe. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult helps you explore some of these mysteries for yourself, with simple explanations of different occult practices and their fascinating history. This guide is designed for any beginner who seeks to learn more about the occult and answer big questions about human...
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Publisher:
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
Description:
The vampires, werewolves, faeries, and other supernatural creatures that call Bon Temps, Louisiana home aren't universally accepted around town. Sweet-talking, bible-thumping Steve Newlin is their self-appointed nemesis. In his demented field guide, Steve has recorded all he knows about these Creatures of Satan, and that's a lot: their strengths, their weaknesses, their bylaws, and, of course, how to kill them. Sadly for Steve-but luckily for True...
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Publisher:
Findaway Voices
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
African mythology is a vast and complex field that encompasses the myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs of numerous cultures across the continent. Unlike mythologies from other parts of the world that often center around a single pantheon or narrative, African mythology is a tapestry of stories that vary widely among regions, tribes, and languages. These myths serve not only as captivating tales but also as the foundation for many African cultural...
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Publisher:
Indiana University Press
Pub. Date:
2017
Language:
English
Description:
A spooky history of the American Midwest-from grave robbers to ghost sightings and more-by the author of Creepy California. Most people think of the American Midwest as a place of wheat fields and family farms; cozy small towns and wholesome communities. But there's more to the story of America's Heartland-a dark history of strange tales and unsettling facts hidden just beneath its quaint pastoral image. In Horror in the Heartland, historian Keven...