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63) Fishbone's song
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the woods, in a rustic cabin, lives an old man and the boy he's raised as his own. This sage old man has taught the boy the power of nature and how to live in it, and more importantly, to respect it. In Fishbone's Song, this boy reminisces about the magic of the man who raised him and the tales that he used to tell--all true, but different each time"--
Author
Series
Eoin Colfer's Legend of -- volume 3
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Every Saturday, while helping polish the lens of the lighthouse his grandfather tends, nine-year-old Will tells a tale he hopes will top Grandad's, but Grandad always wins until Dad reminds Will of a long-forgotten escapade with his brother.
65) Blue spot
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Asked a simple question, Daisy the kitten tells an elaborate story of blue chalk, blue paint, blueberries, and even a blue monster's tears to explain the spot on her new dress." --
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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AAPI Middle Grade Fiction
If You Like Percy Jackson, Read These!
MID Once Upon A Summer Reading
Womens History Month - MID
If You Like Percy Jackson, Read These!
MID Once Upon A Summer Reading
Womens History Month - MID
Description
When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni.
68) The book thief
Author
Language
English
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Historical Fiction - YA
Historical Fiction- Adult/ YA
Jewish Heritage Month - Young Adult/Adult
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Historical Fiction- Adult/ YA
Jewish Heritage Month - Young Adult/Adult
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Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
69) The storyteller
Author
Series
Riverman trilogy volume 3
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Along with stories, Keri Cleary records in her diary the strange and terrifying events surrounding the disappearance of Fiona Loomis and Alistair Cleary's efforts to find her in Aquavania, a world where wishes can nearly come true, as well as the repercussions of the shooting of Kyle Dwyer.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
'One wild and windy night a stray cat called Tantrum O'Furrily and her three hungry kittens were dancing across the roof tops . . . ' Written by Cressida Cowell, creator of the bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series and with beautiful illustrations by Mark Nicholas, winner of the Carmelite Prize. Tantrum O'Furrily's kittens are hungry and doubt that a story can ease a stray cat's rumbling stomach. However, they soon learn that stories are powerful,...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this tale inspired by the life of author Toni Morrison, young Toni sets out on a quest for gold with her siblings, but when things do not go as planned, she realizes that finding the perfect ending is all about how you tell the story. Includes biographical note.
74) Campfire stories
Author
Series
Desmond Cole ghost patrol volume 8
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Desmond, Andres, and their ghost-friend Zax take turns trying to tell the scariest story of all while gathered around the campfire on a camping trip.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
When it's time for Jamie's bedtime story, his dad begins to tell an age-old fairy tale. Inquisitive Jamie can't help but add to his dad's story, and the prince is soon joined by an evil-eyed witch who turns people to jelly, and a broccoli-wielding ninja frog, and more... .
76) Los cuentos de Pura Belpré: de cómo una puertorriqueña transformó las bibliotecas con sus historias
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
Description
Un tributo a la vida y al legado extraordinario de Pura Belpré, una aclamada narradora puertorriqueña, bibliotecaria y pionera de los cuentos bilingües.
In this fictional biography, Pura Belpré breaks the rules of storytime by telling unpublished stories from her homeland of Puerto Rico. Includes author's note.
78) Nightbooks
Author
Language
English
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Description
Alex’s original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he’ll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. He’s loved scary stories his whole life, and he knows most don’t have a happily ever after. Now that Alex is trapped in a true terrifying tale, he’s desperate for a different ending—and a way out of this twisted place. This modern spin on the Scheherazade story is perfect for fans of...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
ngland, 1940. Barney's home has been destroyed by bombing, and he and his mother are traveling to the countryside when German planes attack. Their train is forced to take shelter in a tunnel and there, in the darkness, a stranger- a fellow passenger-begins to tell them a story about two young soldiers who came face to face in the previous war. One British, one German. Both lived, but the British soldier was haunted by the encounter once he realized...
80) Battlesong
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Gwin is a Fetcher. With her papa and twin brother, Nat, she travels West Norn, bringing joy to its downtrodden people through song and story. But ever since Mama died, it's been hard to keep the joy alive. Proud and defiant, Fetchers have always been hunted by the Devouts for preserving the old ways. So when devious Brother Poosk captures Papa, Gwin must rescue him-whatever the cost. Meanwhile, the Oyster's crew and the Sunkers lay siege to the Citadel....
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