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  Awesome Animals of Australia -...

  Nicole Orr

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  The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Australia. Learn what countries make up the continent of Australia and fascinating information about 25 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.

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  Dragon Storm: Skye and...

  Alastair Chisholm

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  The eighth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!
  
  In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.
  
  Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.
  
  But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.
  
  To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.
  
  When Princess Skye returns to Rivven she discovers a city in chaos. After an attack by the fearsome dragon Firedreamer, everyone is preparing to go to war with the Dragonseer Guild!
  
  But Skye knows the Guild is not a threat, and something is terribly wrong. Can she find her own dragon, Soulsinger, and stop this war before dragons disappear forever?
  
  The eighth book in an exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

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  True Friends at Fernside

  Sheena Wilkinson

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  Fernside House, nestled at the end of a quiet road, is waiting for eighty girls to disturb its holiday peace …
  Cousins Robin and Linnet are back at Fernside and school life is busier than ever – with the animals at Rowanbank, a new science class, netball rivalry and fun in the dorms.
  But the end-of-term exams are not the only test for the girls. As the lower fourth face the good and the bad times of growing up and the cancellation of the Christmas Show, a surprise 'new' girl challenges them to understand what it really means to be a true friend at Fernside.

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  Lost in the Caverns

  Kathryn Butler

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  The Dream Keeper Saga, an Adventure Series for Middle-Grade Readers, Continues with Book 3
  Twelve-year-old dream keeper Lily McKinley is grieving the death of Prince Pax when, in an instant, he appears by his tomb with a message for her: "Whomever you meet, tell them about what you have seen and heard in this valley. Tell them about what I gave for them, and won for them." Though she feels her powers weakening, she must embark on a dangerous journey through the Desert of the Forgotten to regain her ability to dream and spread Pax's message.
  This exciting novel, the third book of the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler, mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on an adventure steeped in magic, mystery, and glimmers of hope.
  
  - Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including sacrifice, salvation, and evangelism
  - Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings 
  - Book 3 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler  

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  Hercules

  Bernard Evslin

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  Greek mythology’s mightiest hero faces the world’s most fearsome beasts, monsters, and demons Hercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was the greatest of the Greek heroes and the strongest man on earth. Three times as big as his fully mortal twin, and imbued with extraordinary courage and ingenuity, Hercules began his remarkable feats while still in the cradle. Zeus’s wife, the goddess Hera, jealously schemed to kill Hercules, but the resourceful half-man, half-god escaped her traps and accomplished seemingly impossible tasks. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the famous twelve labors of Hercules, as the warrior tries to break Hera’s curse by facing down the Nemean Lion, killing the many-headed Hydra, outwitting the giant Anteus, and more.

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  The Dolphin Rider - And Other...

  Bernard Evslin

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  The Greek myths are celebrated as timeless stories in this collection by renowned author Bernard Evslin “The Dolphin Rider” is Arion, who lives in Corinth, a city near the sea. He longs to go on great adventures, but an oracle warns that if he embarks on a voyage, he will never return. When Apollo, the god of music, gives Arion a golden lyre for his twentieth birthday, Arion ignores the oracle’s words and sets sail for Sicily. Everyone falls in love with his singing, and great treasures are heaped on him, but Arion is forced to contend with an unexpected foe: man’s greed. “The Gift of Fire” introduces Prometheus, the young giant who fears no one, including Zeus, mighty ruler of gods and men. However, when Prometheus vows to bring his precious gift to every cave in the land, he makes multiple deadly enemies. This collection also features stories about Narcissus, destined to fall in love with his own beautiful reflection; King Midas, who loves only gold; Cupid, who must suffer the consequences when he is struck down by love; and the fatally curious Pandora.

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