gods and goddesses

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gods and goddesses

Black sands, the seven kingdoms

"A story about a young boy named Ausar whose life goal is to rule Kemet. This goal leads him on a journey to far off lands in the ancient world where he deals with the complicated issues involving wars and ancient gods that seek his death. He is accompanied by his kinfolk Seth, Auset, and Nehbet as they travel the world. The world of Black Sands is deep and the original cultures of the time are represented in this sci-fi, fantasy retelling of ancient myths"--Provided by publisher.

Goddess crown

Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king's court in the West--a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla.

Codex Black

2023
"When stubborn Donaj? of Quie Yelaag turns fifteen, she vows to leave home on an epic quest. Accompanied by the god Chicahualizteotl who inhabits her poncho, she sets out to discover the truth about her father, who hasn't been seen since he vanished from their village years before. Along the way, she run into Itzcacalotl, a Mexica warrior with wings! As their temporary partnership blooms into an incredible friendship, Donaj? and Itzcacalotl find themselves beset by beasts, thieves, and even capricious gods. Could there be more to their journey--and the mystery of Donaj?'s father--than meets the eye?"--Back cover.

The widely unknown myth of Apple & Dorothy

2023
"Separated by two worlds, Dorothy, the daughter of the infamous Pandora, and Apple, the beloved descendant of Zeus and Hera, find their friendship tested when Apple makes a choice for the both of them that changes everything -- and the consequences are great"--OCLC.

Goddesses & heroines

2023
"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this . . . compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than [thirty] stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The . . . stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is [filled] with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians

2023
A graphic novel adaptation of "The Lightning Thief" in which Percy, expelled from six schools for being unable to control his temper, learns the truth from his mother that his father is the Greek god Poseidon, and is sent to Camp Half Blood, a special camp to prepare him to stop a war among the gods.

Dawn of the jaguar

2023
After negotiating with the queen of the underworld for ten days above ground, teenage bruja Ren sets out to save her friends and put the Lords of Night back to sleep forever, all without the help of her shadow magic and time rope.

Fury of the dragon goddess

2023
"When the ancient Tablet of Destinies falls into the wrong hands, it is up to Sikander Aziz and his friends to save humanity from having its future erased by two fearsome Mesopotamian gods"--OCLC.

Adia Kelbara and the circle of shamans

2023
Twelve-year old orphan Adia's aunt and uncle believe she's an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can't disagree, especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can't control. When Adia is offered an apprenticeship at the Academy of Shamans, she heads there with her pouch of change and her cat, hoping they can help fix her magic problem. When she arrives, she realizes that the kingdom's emperor really is possessed by a demon. Adia must learn to travel through the hidden realm to exorcise the emperor and save the kindgom. But to succeed, she must first come to understand the powers inside her.

Godly heathens

a novel
2023
"Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers' queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who's a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. But even Enzo doesn't know about Gem's dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does the strange new girl in town know about them? Willa Mae Hardy acts like she and Gem are old companions and seems to know things about them they've never told anyone else. When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who've known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem--or at least who Gem used to be--hasn't always been the most benevolent deity. They've made a lot of enemies in the pantheon; enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. It's a good thing they've still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide"--Provided by publisher.

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