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IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 14
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In fifteenth-century England, when his father's murderer is revealed to be his guardian, seventeen-year-old Richard Shelton joins the fellowship of the Black Arrow in avenging the death, rescuing the woman he loves, and participating in the struggle between the Yorks and Lancasters in the War of the Roses.
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The world's first great narrative history, Herodotus' Histories vividly describes how the Greeks--few in number, poor, and disunited--managed to repulse a massive invasion by the powerful Persian army in the fifth century B.C. This amazing upset victory changed the course of Western civilization, as the cities that led the resistance--Athens and Sparta--became the two major powers on the Greek mainland.
5) The hacienda
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"Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches... During the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz's father was executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Sol rzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife's sudden demise, choosing instead...
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Lancaster and York. For much of the fifteenth century, these two families were locked in battle for control of the English throne. Kings were murdered and deposed. Armies marched on London. Old noble names were ruined while rising dynasties seized power and lands. The war between the royal houses of Lancaster and York, the most complex in English history, profoundly altered the course of the monarchy. Alison Weir, one of the foremost authorities on...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 60
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English
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The war with the Parshendi moves into a new, dangerous phase, as Dalinar leads the human armies deep into the heart of the Shattered Plains. Meanwhile Shallan searches for the legendary city of Urithuru, and Kaladin, leader of the restored Knights Radiant, masters the powers of a Windrunner.
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"Prince Oak must find a way to stop a war between Elfhame and the north"--Provided by publisher.
"Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he's...
11) 300
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300 is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae within the Persian Wars. All five parts of the 300 saga are captured in this one digital collection.
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William Shakespeare's Star Wars volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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A retelling of Star wars in the style of Shakespeare, in which a wise Jedi knight, an evil Sith lord, a beautiful captive princess, and a young hero coming of age reflect the valor and villainy of the Bard's greatest plays.
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"Jackal and his fellow half-orcs patrol the barren wastes of the Lot Lands, spilling their own damned blood to keep civilized folk safe. A rabble of hard-talking, hog-riding, whore-mongering brawlers they may be, but the Grey Bastards are Jackal's sworn brothers, fighting at his side in a land where there's no room for softness. And once Jackal's in charge-as soon as he can unseat the Bastards' tyrannical, seemingly unkillable founder-there's a few...
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Queen of the Tearling volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 25
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English
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The evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.
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Lightbringer series (Brent Weeks) volume 5
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"In the stunning conclusion to the epic, New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, kingdoms clash as Kip must finally escape his family's shadow in order to protect the land and people he loves. As the White King springs his great trap, and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip Guile and his companions will scramble to return for one impossible final stand. In the darkest hour, will the Lightbringer come?"--...
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The willful and beautiful Lady Genevieve would do anything to save her beloved Edenby Castle...even if she had to share the name-and bed--of her most treacherous foe...He was Lord Tristan, nobleman and knight. Magnificent in battle, he would lead his invading army across the land, only to become captive to the sensual charms of the bold enchantress who was secretly plotting his destruction. They were born to be enemies and destined to be lovers-players...
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Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta has always had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she meets his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and recognizes her own power in the young woman accused of witchcraft. They share the mystery of the tarot card of the 'wheel of fortune' before Joan is taken to a horrific death at the hands of the English rulers of France. Jacquetta understands the danger for a woman who dares to dream....
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2022.
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"Which vehicle in the LEGO® Star Wars galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe's zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it's really like to drive the Millennium Falcon. Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the...
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Simon Bolivar freed no fewer than what were to become six countries-a vast domain some 800,000 square miles in extent-from Spanish colonial rule in savage wars against the then-mightiest military machine on earth. The ferocity of his leadership and fighting earned him the grudging nickname "the devil" from his enemies. His astonishing resilience in the face of military defeat and seemingly hopeless odds, as well his equestrian feat of riding tens...
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