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The Emperor's Last Stand
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In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an international pop icon. Follow Michael’s journey growing up in the tumultuous music industry. Watch him strive for greatness and witness the legacy he has left on the world.
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America’s Greatest First Ladies...
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The Fourth Fate
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In this epic tale of heroism, author Rebecca Casselman delivers a richly imagined, high-stakes genre-bending world for upper middle-grade readers. Rachel Soarenson's 7th-grade life drastically alters when a mysterious girl claiming to be a Grecian goddess insists Rachel is the first seer in over 2,000 years! When Rachel denies her abilities, monsters cross the veil between worlds, putting her family in danger and she is forced to make a choice – join the goddess' quest, or die. Can the pair overcome their differences in time to repair the tapestry of life before it unravels completely? With the universe at stake, Rachel must summon her courage, relying on her wits and faith to speak truth in the face of destiny. It's a tall order for a middle school girl, and Rachel soon discovers they are up against more than a few monsters . . . An exciting journey through four realms: Mortal (Earth), Spiritual, Mythical (Greek), and Dream. Perfect for middle school through young adult fans of adventure, morals and fantasy!
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