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The waking forest has secrets. To Rhea, it appears like a mirage, dark and dense, at the very edge of her backyard-- but when she reaches out to touch it, the forest vanishes. To the Witch it is her home, where she sits on her throne of carved bone, waiting for dreaming children to beg her to grant their wishes. Something is stirring in the forest; mysterious strangers offer Rhea and the Witch their heart's desire. But when a treacherous and deadly...
83) Aladdin
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"A beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action film, Aladdin, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin's tale in the pages over and over again."--
84) The magic day
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Sparkleton begs his big sister to give him wish-granting magic for one whole day so he can prove what a glitteriffic wish-granting unicorn he can be. But all the wishes he grants come out opposite! Can Sparkleton's friends Willow and Gabe help him undo the magic before sunset? Or will every day be opposite day?
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.
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"Raised by a mother whose ironclad motto is "men are trash," Iza longs to prove her wrong, ideally with a kind, steady boyfriend who will free her from the exhausting treadmill that is dating. Although she's willing to try (almost) anything to find love, accidentally summoning a wish-granting stranger out of thin air was never part of the plan. Unfortunately, Beckett, her personal wish-granter, isn't exactly the sage and generous being she would expect....
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"This Christmas, lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, can't say no to helping young Danny and his dachshund, Murphy. Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, have started a new Christmas tradition. Their local pet store has a Christmas tree, where instead of ornaments there are wishes from those in need. One poignant wish leads Andy to a child named Danny, whose selfless plea strikes a chord. Danny asked Santa for a coat for his...
89) Páradais
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"Mariana Enríquez En un conjunto residencial de lujo, dos adolescentes inadaptados se reúnen por las noches para embriagarse a escondidas y compartir sus descabelladas fantasías. Franco Andrade, obeso y solitario, adicto a la pornografía, sueña con seducir a la vecina de al lado -una atractiva mujer casada, madre de familia-, por quien ha desarrollado una obsesión malsana; mientras que Polo, su reacio compañero, fantasea con renunciar...
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The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. When Asha, in a moment of desperation, makes a wish, it is answered by a little ball of boundless energy called Star who helps her save her community and prove that anything is possible if you just believe.
95) Made from stars
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"The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. When Asha, in a moment of desperation, makes a wish, it is answered by a little ball of boundless energy called Star who helps her save her community and prove that anything is possible if you just believe.
96) Lizzy Legend
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"Unhappy at not being allowed to play on the boys' basketball team, Lizzy Trudeau, thirteen, wishes to never miss another shot and soon finds herself playing in the NBA against her hero, the greatest player of all time"--Provided by publisher.
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"Shantiport was supposed to be a gateway to the stars. But the city is sinking, and its colonist rulers aren't helping anyone but themselves. Lina, a daughter of failed revolutionaries, has no desire to escape Shantiport. She loves her city and would do anything to save its people. This is, in fact, the plan for her life, made before she was even born. Her brother, Bador, is a small monkey bot with a big attitude and bigger ambitions. He wants a chance...
99) The 11:11 wish
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"Megan Meyers has a foolproof plan to reinvent herself at her new school. Good-bye, dorky math nerd; hello, friend magnet! But her first day at Saguaro Prep starts off weird to the tenth power."--OCLC.