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The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of the Arabian Nights
by Cameron Dokey
A retelling of the classic Arabian Nights tales, following the journey of Shahrazad's daughter.
"ONCE UPON A TIME"IS TIMELESS In a faraway kingdom, a king has been betrayed. Deeply hurt and bitterly angry, he vows never to be deceived again. Unfortunately, the king's plan to protect himself ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
An adventure story set in Ancient Egypt, featuring a brave and courageous girl who rises to a heroic challenge.
The story opens introducing the reader to Nekonkh, an Egyptian river boat captain on the Nile during the rule of Queen Hatshepsut . Nekonkh is on his way to Thebes, carrying his usual cargo and an ... (Wikipedia)
Ophelia
by Lisa M. Klein
A retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective, exploring her love for Hamlet and her tragic fate.
He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again. In this reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A ... (Goodreads)
Princess of the Silver Woods
by Jessica Day George
A retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale, where a princess must outsmart a werewolf and save her kingdom.
Red Riding Hood meets Robin Hood in the third and final book in, New York Times, bestselling author Jessica Day George's enchanting Twelve Dancing Princesses series. When Petunia, the youngest of ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Year Down Yonder
by Richard Peck
Young girl moves to her grandmother's for a year, discovering life's hard lessons and unexpected joys.
The year is 1938, and the Great Depression has hit the Dowdel family hard. 15-year-old Mary Alice is sent downstate to live with Grandma Dowdel while her mother and father remain in Chicago. Her ... (Wikipedia)
Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
by Patricia C. Wrede
Two cousins in Regency England exchange letters detailing their adventures with magic, romance, and a mysterious chocolate pot.
A great deal is happening in London and the country this season. For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at the Royal College of Wizards. There's also the man who seems to be spying ... (Goodreads)
Dear Mr. Knightley
by Katherine Reay
A woman's journey to discover her true identity, learning to accept and love herself.
Bookish Samantha has always hidden behind the words of others—namely, her favorite characters in literature. Now, as she discovers love beyond the pages of her favorite novels, she will learn to ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fairest
by Gail Carson Levine
A tale of self-discovery, as a young girl learns to embrace her true beauty.
In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and ... (Goodreads)
Ginger Pye
by Eleanor Estes
A brother and sister's adventures in search of a missing pet, uncovering a mysterious thief.
This book is about a puppy named Ginger. Jerry Pye, a resident in Cranbury, Connecticut in 1919, bought a puppy he wanted from Ms. Speedy for a hard-earned dollar he made while dusting the pews in ... (Wikipedia)
Dawn
by Erin Hunter
A group of cats face the dangers of the forest and a rival clan in their quest for survival.
Something terrifying is happening in the world of the Clans. Amid the destruction of the forest, cats are disappearing, including ThunderClan's beloved medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw. Now the young ... (Goodreads)
Forever Princess
by Meg Cabot
A modern fairy tale of princess who must choose between adventure and duty.
Two years after the ninth book , Mia finds herself preparing for her 18th birthday party, her prom , and her high school graduation within the space of a week. She is in a stable relationship with ... (Wikipedia)
Salamandastron
by Brian Jacques
An epic adventure of friendship and courage, set against the backdrop of an epic battle.
The book follows the tale of the Badger Lord Urthstripe the Strong and his battle against Ferahgo the Assassin . Mara, Urthstripe's young adopted daughter, and her hare friend, Pikkle, decide to ... (Wikipedia)
Twilight
by Meg Cabot
A young girl's journey of self-discovery and love, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Suze struggles to continue her mediator activity with the presence of Paul Slater, who is now giving her mediator lessons. When Paul finds a way to time travel, another gift all shifters share, he ... (Wikipedia)
Dreamland
by Sarah Dessen
A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of relationships and growing up.
The book is split into three parts. Caitlin O'Koren has just realized that on her 16th birthday, her 18 year-old sister, Cass, has run away. Everybody completely forgets about Caitlin's birthday. Her ... (Wikipedia)
The Whipping Boy
by Sid Fleischman
A prince and his whipping boy switch places and embark on an adventure to escape danger and learn about each other.
Prince Horace can be annoying and craving attention from his father, he frequently misbehaves—to the point he is nicknamed "Prince Brat." Since he is a prince, no one may raise a hand against him. ... (Wikipedia)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 14
by Natsuki Takaya
A teen girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she confronts her own inner struggles.
Isuzu loves snooping through Shigure's life, especially when she's totally convinced that he is hiding something. But when Tohru finds a passed-out Isuzu in the house, she tries to drag Isuzu to the ... (Goodreads)
Rising Storm
by Erin Hunter
Follow a group of young cats as they take on the responsibility of protecting their forest home.
Fireheart's traitorous enemy Tigerclaw has been vanquished and exiled from Thunder Clan – but Fireheart can't shake the feeling that he's lurking in the forest, waiting for his chance to strike. ... (Goodreads)
High Five
by Janet Evanovich
A wild adventure full of unexpected twists and turns as a bounty hunter searches for his missing brother.
The only Failure-to-Appear (F.T.A.) Vinnie has for Stephanie is so minor league (Briggs), that she focuses her attention on the mysterious disappearance of her Uncle Fred instead. Mabel gives ... (Wikipedia)
As Sure as the Dawn
by Francine Rivers
A young woman's spiritual journey to find her place in the world and the courage to follow her faith.
The third installment in the Mark of the Lion trilogy. Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman ... (Goodreads)
Four to Score
by Janet Evanovich
A bounty hunter must take on a dangerous criminal while contending with her personal life.
Stephanie is infuriated to learn that her boss/cousin, Vinnie, has hired her arch-rival Joyce Barnhardt as another bounty hunter . Vinnie tells her to "be professional" and focus on tracking down her ... (Wikipedia)
Three to Get Deadly
by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is on the hunt for a cop killer and a missing witness. Chaos ensues.
Stephanie is on the trail of beloved Moses Bedemier , a mild-mannered man who runs an ice-cream parlor/candy store in the Burg . Mo is an upstanding citizen with ties to almost every family in ... (Wikipedia)
Catherine, Called Birdy
by Karen Cushman
An adolescent girl's story of rebellion, seeking freedom in a restrictive society.
The following is a description of the novel as it appears on the cover: "[T]he fourteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, ... (Wikipedia)
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 1
by CLAMP
A group of travelers journey through alternate dimensions, searching for a missing princess.
SAKURA AND SYAORAN RETURN! But they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her ... (Goodreads)
Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
A young boy embarks on an adventure with his beloved hunting dogs, learning valuable life lessons.
An old man named Billy Colman rescues a redbone hound under attack by neighborhood dogs. He takes it home with him so that its wounds can heal. In light of this event, he has a flashback to when he ... (Wikipedia)
Pearls of Lutra
by Brian Jacques
A young otter's coming of age adventure, uncovering secrets of the past and finding courage.
When gathering herbs near the quarry in Mossflower Woods, the young Redwallers Tansy and Arven come across a mysterious skeleton among the rocks. They are disoriented in a rainstorm and after failing ... (Wikipedia)
Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
A girl's journey of self-discovery and healing, as she finds friendship in an unlikely companion.
Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition. Kate DiCamillo's first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper—a ... (Goodreads)
MeruPuri, Vol. 1
by Matsuri Hino
High school girl, Airi, is transported to a magical kingdom where she meets a prince who turns into a child at night.
All high school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband, and find joy in the little things in life. As a result, she makes it her daily mission to ... (Goodreads)
The Goose Girl
by Shannon Hale
A young princess must overcome great obstacles to reclaim her rightful throne.
When crown princess Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee was born, she did not open her eyes until her aunt held her. The woman became her nursemaid and constant companion, nicknaming her Ani and telling ... (Wikipedia)
The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book
by Bill Watterson
A compilation of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons, exploring the humor of everyday life.
Find Sunday comic favorites in this classic, Calvin and Hobbes, collection. This is a collection of the classic comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, ... (Goodreads)
Fire Star
by Chris d'Lacey
A mysterious comet appears in the sky, causing strange events to occur. A boy and his dragon must save the world from destruction.
Tension is rising at the Pennykettles as Lucy is suddenly kidnapped by a long-forgotten rival. This 'rival' wishes to raise the ancient dragon Gawain from his stone-laden resting place. Over time ... (Wikipedia)
