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The Silver Chair

AWiebe — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:56:46 +0000

Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series. For [...]

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The Magician’s Nephew

AWiebe — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:47:37 +0000

Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This rack-size paperback features cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.

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Calico Captive

AWiebe — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:24:49 +0000

In 1754 New Hampshire, young Miriam Willard finds herself caught up in the French Indian War, and is captive on a harrowing march north to a life of hard work and perhaps even slavery. Miriam and her companions reach Montreal, and meet the prominent Du Quesne family, who introduce her to a life she never [...]

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Gentle Ben

AWiebe — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:58:50 +0000

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an [...]

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Bambi

AWiebe — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:52:04 +0000

The beloved story of a deer in the forest reaches a new generation of readers with a fresh new look. Bambi’s life in the woods begins happily. There are forest animals to play with and Bambi’s twin cousins, Gobo and beautiful Faline. Repackaged with a vibrant, fresh cover for the first time in two decades, [...]

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Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

AWiebe — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:13:04 +0000

From the legendary enchantment of Rip Van Winkle to the gruesome end of Ichabod Crane, who meets the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, this collection of witty, perceptive, and captivating tales ranges from fantasy to romance.

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The Water-Babies

AWiebe — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:56:22 +0000

The beloved Victorian children's tale now available in its original unabridged edition Instantly popular upon its initial publication in 1863, The Water Babies is at once a bewitching childhood fantasy and a skillfully woven moral allegory. Tom, a young chimney sweep, escapes his horrendous job and his cruel boss, Grimes, when fairies plunge him into a fantastical [...]

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Rabbit Hill

AWiebe — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:06:46 +0000

In Lawson's classic tale, new folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals of Rabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden and thus be good providers. Illustrated.

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The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

AWiebe — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:57:28 +0000

Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year and a "Booklist" Top of the List Award winner.

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The Little White Horse

AWiebe — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:39:03 +0000

In 1842, newly orphaned Maria Merryweather, her governess, and dog arrive at her ancestral home in an enchanted village in England's West Country where the people's bliss is marred by a dark shadow.

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Through the Looking-Glass

AWiebe — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:32:29 +0000

This 1872 sequel to Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland finds the inquisitive heroine in a fantastic land where everything is reversed. Looking-glass land, a topsy-turvy world lurking just behind the mirror over Alice's mantel, is a fantastic realm of live chessmen, madcap kings and queens, strange mythological creatures, talking flowers and puddings, and rude insects.

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Lentil

AWiebe — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:21:18 +0000

Lentil cannot sing or even whistle; longing to make music in some fashion, he provides himself with a harmonica and practices constantly wherever he is, especially in the bathtub, because there his tone is improved 100 percent. A book that, along with its fun, truly illustrates the American scene.

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