Susan Summers

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

The Story of the Other Wise Man

This lyrically told story of an unknown Wise Man with a different sort of gift is based on Henry Van Dyke's Victorian-era tale, "The Story of the Other Wise Man." The fourth Wise Man, Artaban, was a friend of the better-known trio who had plans to join them on their journey to honor the newborn Christ Child. He sells his house and buys three jewels to take as his gift, but he is prevented from meeting the other Wise Men when he stops to tend to a sick man. Artaban continues to search for the new King of Kings unsuccessfully for the rest of his life, using each jewel over the ensuing years to help someone else. The final jewel is employed at the time of Christ's crucifixion to save a young woman from being sold as a slave. This intriguing story unfolds in flowing prose with the feeling of a folktale, conveying a subtle message in Artaban's kindness toward the needy of any religion. Morris provides handsome watercolor illustrations in a smoky palette of earth tones, with a soft focus that complements the ancient setting. The length of this story makes it most suitable for elementary-age children, but teens and adults will also appreciate this moving tale of a Wise Man with a special gift. Ages 6+ Colour illustrations

The Greatest Gift

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Susanna Davidson

Story of Baby Jesus

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Anna Milbourne

Alessandra Roberti

Once upon a time, long, long ago an angel flew down from Heaven. Share the story of how baby Jesus came into the world, with this timelessly beautiful book.

The Story of the Nativity

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Colleen AF Venable

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Twelve-year-old Katie is dreading the boring summer ahead until she realizes the mysterious neighbor who hired her to catsit is one of the city's greatest supervillains.

Katie the Catsitter

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Mary D. Lankford

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A holiday celebration of diversity!

From Ethiopian fringed umbrellas and star-shaped Filipino parol lanterns to candlelit Swedish St. Lucia crowns, Christmas Around the World brings together Christmas traditions from twelve different lands, like decorations on a splendid tree.

"A visually attractive and thoughtful presentation for those seasonal school assignments," praised School Library Journal. Includes a section on craft ideas, a pronunciation guide, a page of Christmas sayings, and two pages of Fact and Fiction.

Author Mary Lankford was the director of library services for the Texas Education Agency and received many awards, among them the Texas Library Association Distinguished Service Award. 

Christmas Around the World

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Danielle L. Jensen

Book One of the Saga of the Unfated

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series. Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back. Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate. Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.

A Fate Inked in Blood

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V. E. Schwab

A Novel

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, return to the beginning of the phenomenal Shades of Magic series with A Darker Shade of Magic, now in a brand new trade paperback edition Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Shades of Magic series A Darker Shade of Magic A Gathering of Shadows A Conjuring of Light Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

A Darker Shade of Magic

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Pippa Goodhart

consultant copy. never used shelf-kept with other demonstration copies.  Non-Smoking pet friendly home

ust imagine what it would be like to be as small as a mouse, or to travel into the future... This wonderfully inventive and interactive book allows a child to tell their own story, combining new elements each time.

Just Imagine

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Large vintage ABC book by Disney. pages are not numbered, but probably at least 70 pages long. includes Disney ABCs right vivid illustrations. counting and numbers in the back. no markings inside book. a couple minor paper tears. see photos.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Disney's elegant ABC book 1983

excellent vintage book in use. condition. published in 1984. Great color to illustrations. no paige is missing, nothing ripped, no markings inside of book or on inside or outside covers. please see photos. excellent to add to your collection.

how the ewoks saved the trees? an old ewok legend

excellent condition. vintage book published in 1966. vivid illustrations. no markings inside of book. typical age for book. slightly loose binding at top, see photo. 

santa mouse 1966

Great use condition. shelf wear on corners as anticipated based on book's age. smaller format than other hardcover books during this time. please see photos. published in 1984. child's name on inside cover page. no other pen or marker markings within book. some fingerprint type smudges only.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

cabbage patch kids xaviers fantastic discovery 

some fingerprint type markings on the inside. name and date on inside cover. Paige is yellowed from age. no riptor torn or missing pages. illustrations vibrant all text very readable. outside cover has some tape attached to it. otherwise minor shelfware great for age. published in 1985.

princess of power everything but happiness golden book 1985

excellent vintage children's book in great condition.  no writing in book.  awesome illustrations.  bright colors. 

golden book

our 50 united states 1965

Tony Johnston

perfect new condition.  dust jacket has some shelf wear at corners 

"Easily shareable with sibs of different ages, and they'll be delighted to join in on the goofy brotherly song." --Bulletin Center Children's Books (starred review)

"Poetic, unusual vocabulary...make the text fun to read aloud." --Booklist

"Johnston writes in a quirky, sweet voice that keeps the narrative moving along...watercolors by Dove have a cheery vintage feel." --Publishers Weekly

When two jellyfish brothers are separated at sea it takes all of the ocean's creatures to help them reunite in this heartwarming tale of brotherly love.

Spencer and Vincent are jellyfish brothers who live together in the sea, their wet and shining home. They invented a little song which went like this:

My brother, my brother,
he's sweet, not smelly.
I love him from down in my jelly belly.

One day a wave of superior magnitude separates them! The brothers know they have to do whatever it takes to find each other again. And they'll need some help along the way...

Sometimes friends can really make a the difference. Spencer and Vincent is a story of adventures and the bond of family.

Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish Brothers

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pages in excellent used condition.  cover erar appropriate for well kept age.  

walt Disney's worlds of nature 1965

great condition for age.  pages bright, untorn and not written in.  


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Beth McMullen

Abby and the rest of her friends go international as they embark on their first "official" Center mission in this second book in the Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls series.

After discovering the truth about her spy school/boarding school--and her super-spy mom--Abby Hunter is ready for her next adventure, but what's about to happen is something she never would have guessed...

Everyone at The Smith School is obsessed with Monster Mayhem, the latest reality video game craze. But when Drexel Caine, the mastermind behind the game is suddenly kidnapped, it becomes clear that the kidnappers are playing for more than just special badges.

After Drexel's son--who is Abby's friend, Toby--receives a cryptic message, Abby and her friends discover the kidnapping is part of a bigger scheme that could take down The Center for good.

With the help of Abby's frenemy (and reluctant mentor), Veronica Brooks, the group tackles their first official Center Mission. They tangle with the world's most notorious hacker, get in trouble for the possible theft of the Mona Lisa, and prepare for the ultimate showdown in London. But not before they have to contend with one more hurdle: the agonizing Smith School Spring Formal. Along the way, they discover they are much stronger as a team they can ever be alone.

And with a little luck, they might just save the world.

Power Play

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A girl discovers her boarding school is actually an elite spy-training program, and she must learn the skills of the trade in order to find her mother in this action-packed middle grade debut that's perfect for fans of Stu Gibbs.

After a botched escape plan from her boarding school, Abigail is stunned to discover the school is actually a cover for an elite spy ring called The Center, along with being training grounds for future spies. Even more shocking? Abigail's mother is a top agent for The Center and she has gone MIA, with valuable information that many people would like to have--at any cost. Along with a former nemesis and charming boy from her grade, Abigail goes through a crash course in Spy Training 101, often with hilarious--and sometimes painful--results.

But Abigail realizes she might be a better spy-in-training than she thought--and the answers to her mother's whereabouts are a lot closer than she thinks...

Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls 

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Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy meets Stu Gibbs’s Spy School series in the third book in the Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls series. Abby and her classmates have all been invited to Briar Academy to participate in The Challenge, a prep school competition where teams compete for prizes and the glory of being the best of the best. While there, they figure out their nemesis, The Ghost, is using Briar as headquarters to plan a devastating attack on his enemies (a.k.a. pretty much everyone) using a brand-new invention Toby developed. And this time, The Center and Mrs. Smith will be of no help as Abby suspects there is someone working for The Ghost on the inside—and they can trust no one.

Double Cross

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Katrina Charman

Pets face danger on the Titanic in the first thrilling installment of the Survival Tails, perfect for readers of the I Survived and Ranger in Time series!

When loyal dog Mutt discovers that his owner and best friend Alice is set to board the RMS Titanic without him, he is determined to follow her across the ocean. With the help of King Leon the rat, Mutt sneaks aboard, but it isn't long before the Captain's cat, Clara, discovers the stowaway. Reluctantly, Clara agrees to help Mutt find Alice, on the condition that he help her look after a trio of abandoned kittens she found in a lifeboat. But when the unthinkable happens and the so-called unsinkable ship hits an iceberg, Mutt and his new friends have to race against the clock to reunite with their humans--and to survive.

Survival Tails: The Titanic is the first in a series of heart-stopping, action-packed, animal-starring adventure stories that will captivate and educate young readers.

The Survival Tails: the Titanic

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Katie Zhao

Ready Player One meets the action of battle royale video games in this middle-grade sci-fi perfect for fans of Fortnite. In a near-future society, gaming is everything! Professional esports teams are mainstream celebrities and kids begin training as young hopefuls aspiring for the big leagues. Twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng is the up-and-coming junior amateur Dayhold gamer, competing in a VR battle royale against AI monsters and human players alike. But despite Reyna's rising popularity and skills, no one know who she is. Gaming is still a boy's club and to protect herself against trolls, she games as the mysterious TheRuiNar. When Reyna qualifies for the Dayhold Junior Tournament sponsored by her favorite team, she knows she's got what it takes to win the championship title and the $10,000 prize. But when she's blackmailed and threatened to be doxed, having her personal identity revealed, by an anonymous troll, Reyna will have to deal with a toxic gaming community, family complications, and the increasing pressure to win as the tournament gets underway.

Last Gamer Standing

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Lemony Snicket

Also Published As &quot;All the Wrong Questions: Question 1&quot;

In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.

all the wrong questions who could that be at this hour

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J. A. White

From the acclaimed author of Nightbooks and The Thickety comes a spooky series, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Adam Gidwitz, and Stranger Things! Cordelia Liu knew Shadow School was going to be different. Still, she didn't expect the school grounds to be filled with ghosts. Cordelia soon realizes she's not the only one who can see the ghosts; her new friend Benji can too. Together with super-smart Agnes, the trio are determined to find out why the ghosts are there, and whether there's a way to set them free. But the school was created with more sinister intentions, and someone is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that the ghosts remain trapped forever. Check out the book that School Library Journal called a "delightful blend of friendship, suspense, and spectral sightings [that] belongs on most shelves!"

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