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Perseus and Medusa

A graphic novel adaptation of the ancient Greek myth of Perseus, who must defeat the monster Medusa in order to claim his royal birthright.

The faraway Paladin

2022
"In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: 'Who am I?' Will must unravel the mysteries of this faraway dead man's land, and unearth the secret pasts of the undead. He must learn the love and mercy of the good gods, and the bigotry and madness of the bad. And when he knows it all, the boy will take his first step on the path to becoming a Paladin"--Amazon.
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All about dragons

2021
" Dig deep into the world of dragons and discover all there is to know about these formidable fire-breathing beasts. Why are dragons so hard to find? What do they eat? When do they sleep? How far can they fly? And is it safe to get close to them? In this . . . [book], you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about these . . . creatures"--OCLC.
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Legendary underdogs

Ali Baba, Sunjata
2023
Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds. Featuring a story of Ali Baba (an Arabian tale) and of Sunjata (a West African legend).
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Family rivalries

Thor & Loki, Isis & Osiris
2023
Experience world mythology's most legendary sibling rivalries. Featuring a story of Thor and Loki (a Norse myth) and of Isis and Osiris (an Egyptian myth).
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The ultimate quests

Jason, Odysseus
2023
Set sail for adventure with these stormy Greek legends. Featuring a story of Odysseus and of Jason.
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Lore and legends

2024
"Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o'lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences...if you dare"--Back cover.
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The genius kid's guide to mythical creatures

2023
"From beautiful mermaids and gentle unicorns to fire-breathing dragons and bloodthirsty vampires, mysterious beings and magical beasts appear in stories told all around the world. 'The Genius Kid's Guide to Mythical Creatures' highlights [twenty] of these legendary beings, detailing each creature's appearance and behavior, as well as where and how legends about it began. The text also explores how the stories have changed and developed over time"--Provided by publisher.
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Mythical monsters

2024
"Enter the monstrous world of mythological beasts. Ask yourself: what am I afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories...if you dare"--Back cover.
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Medusa

2024
"A descendant of Medusa, Ava is sent to the Accademia del Forte in Venice after an altercation with a classmate, where she must learn to control her emotions, especially when she unearths a terrible secret that could change the world forever"--Provided by publisher.
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