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Spirits, fairies, and merpeople

native stories of other worlds
2009
Retells stories of spirits, fairies, and other fantastic creatures from the Coos, Mi'kmaq, Ojibwa, Ute, Dakota, Kahnawake, and other Native American tribes.
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The creature of the pines

2018
After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers.
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Creating a tall tale

2006
Weaves together the elements of a tall tale so that students see firsthand how a new tall tale based on a familiar character unfolds and evolves.

America's oddest legends

An introduction to some of the oddest American legends, including the Jersey Devil, Blackbeard's ghost, and Pecos Bill.
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Inu-yasha

[a feudal fairy tale]
2003
As the search for the magic jewel continues, the irrepressible Inu-Yasha's half-brother must wield his father's sword.
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Fairy and leprechaun legends

2018
Leprechauns are a type of fairy! There are more surprises and plenty of magical myths and lore in this enchanting, high-interest volume, full of beautiful images of bewitching creatures.
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Trapped in the abandoned hospital

When Grace’s dog runs away and disappears inside an old hospital on the outskirts of town, she has no choice but to follow her beloved pet into the abandoned building. As she enters, Grace begins to experience a terrible feeling of dread. When she searches the empty wards, she hears ghostly whispers and tortured screams. Just when she finds her dog, Grace becomes trapped in a tunnel that deceased patients once journeyed through. Will Grace be able to escape? The answer can be found in the hospital’s shadowy corridors. Follow Grace as she dares to enter the abandoned hospital and discover its sad and horrifying past.
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Hunting zombies

2017
Beginning with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, it follows their history straight through to the threat they pose to the world today.
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12 creepy urban legends

2017
Examines 12 creepy urban legends. Each spread provides information about a legend and how it came to be talked about.

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