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A collection of essays by a career C . S . Lewis scholar on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis's death.C. S. Lewis scholar Don W. King has kept a critical eye on the work by and about Lewis for four decades. Now, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis's death, King has put together a collection of his essays and critical reviews organized around four areas.
The first deals mainly with what will perhaps be Lewis's longest...
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Intriguing, updated portraits of classic fairy tale authors.
This book offers new, often unexpected, but always intriguing portraits of the writers of classic fairy tales. For years these authors, who wrote from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, have been either little known or known through skewed, frequently sentimentalized biographical information. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were cast as exemplars of national virtues; Hans Christian Andersen's...
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Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book-every day of the year!
This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative...
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The continuing saga of Our Animal Friends traveling to South America to visit their new found friends. From our animal friends we learn valuable lessons about peace is a beautiful virtue. And what should we do when we fight with each other. The book continues how our friends get lost in the forest and are afraid. Elaina, their new found friend saves the day! Life is a beautiful journey and we can learn from each other.
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If you are looking for a book to give to a teenage reader, here's the reference you've been waiting for. Until now, there's been no accepted guide to what's good, bad, or indifferent in the flood of books coming off the presses in the hot new category of young-adult publishing. If it's true that you can't judge a book by its cover, it is especially true for teen books, as publishers take aim at a new class of readers. The books land on shelves without...
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This book is, divided into two parts, Fiction and Memoirs, but the sections do overlap. I have learned that a small memory or experience is not a story but merely a Vignette. However, that Vignette can turn into a story with the help of some imagination. Therefore, all of these short pieces needed some sort of "trigger" to bring them to completion.
Some of them are, based on early experiences in many places throughout the United States and especially...
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"The Knight" is a poetic book of a knight saving a kingdom from a dragon invasion. A first in a series of children's books. Rhyming scheme with advanced vocabulary, including definitions in the footnotes. Use of psychological principles, phoneme manipulation, and storytelling provides young children with rich writing experiences which can lay a foundation for literacy learning.
88) Eldest
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After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training in magic and swordsmanship so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire
89) Brisingr
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The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in the third book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Eragon is...
This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes.
Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.
Eragon is...
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Crossbooks México
Pub. Date
2023
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La magia es solo un recuerdo para los habitantes de la ciudad perdida de Lkossa. Y ni siquiera eso para alguien como Koffi, cuyo único objetivo es trabajar para pagar las deudas de su familia y, quizá, poder ser libre algún día. Sus sueños se desvanecen cuando alguien amenaza la seguridad de sus seres queridos. Ese día, Koffi desata un poder que no comprende y que traerá consecuencias nefastas.
Ekon, por su parte, está destinado a ser un guerrero...
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Maze runner trilogy volume 2
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After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in a scientific experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race
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Sea of Trolls trilogy volume 2
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After escaping from the Sea of Trolls, the apprentice bard Jack plunges into a new series of adventures, traveling underground to Elfland and uncovering the truth about his little sister Lucy.
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In 1913 Russia, twelve-year-old Katya eagerly anticipates leaving her St. Petersburg home, though not her older cousin Misha, to join her mother, a lady in waiting in the household of Tsar Nicholas II, but the ensuing years bring world war, revolution, and undreamed of changes to her life.
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Maze runner trilogy volume 1
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Random House Children's Books
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2009
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The first book in the blockbuster phenomenon The Maze Runner series now features chapters from the highly-anticipated series conclusion, The Fever Code, the book that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering...
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Outside the towering...
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Dos de los grandes retos que enfrenta la investigación sobre estudiantes universitarios son la formación del pensamiento creativo a través de transformaciones pedagógicas y didácticas que dejen huella en sus vidas, y la sistematizas de las experiencias didácticas desarrolladas con estos. Por ello, la investigación relacionada con la formación del pensamiento creativo en estudiantes universitarios se constituye en tema crucial para investigación...
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El cancionero popular infantil tiene un carácter literario perfectamente identificable, al ser una modalidad de poesía lírica popular y tradicional que, bien en su origen, bien en su proceso de transmisión, pero siempre en su resultado final, ha sido patrimonio preferente o exclusivo del mundo infantil y juvenil. Este patrimonio, cuyo sustento es la memoria, se está perdiendo rápidamente, y parece ir quedando reducido a las prácticas escolares,...
97) Whispers of Us
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"Whispers of Us" invites you to embark on a literary journey that explores the intricacies of love, family, and the enduring echoes of the past. This poignant tale unfolds across generations, weaving together a tapestry of emotions that will linger in your heart.
A Tale of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Immerse yourself in a rich narrative that traverses time, delving into the lives of characters grappling with the complexities of love and the poignant...
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Dreaming with Animals is the first children's biography of celebrated sculptor and Brookgreen Gardens cofounder Anna Hyatt Huntington. Her remarkable life serves as an inspiration not only because of the greatness of her art but also because of her courage and perseverance. L. Kerr Dunn highlights how Anna overcame society's expectations of women and survived a life-threatening illness to become a prolific sculptor and an important benefactor of art...
99) My Granny and Me
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This is a story about a little girl named Sara, who goes to her granny's house while her mother and father go to work. Granny teaches Sara about different things each day. Granny makes games out of the lessons, and together, they have lots of fun.
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Sourcebooks
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2018
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One last summer to escape, to find herself, to figure out what comes next. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love this contemporary, coming-of-age romance.
Graduation was supposed to be a relief. Except Quinn can't avoid the rumors that plagued her throughout high school or the barrage of well-intentioned questions about her college plans. How is she supposed to know what she wants to do for the next four years, let
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