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2) Switched
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Gilly and her friends must prepare for a giant invasion after Jack plants magic beans, earning him a spot in Fairy Tale Reform School and reminding Gilly how good it feels to be bad.
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Once upon a time, two brothers wished to preserve their German folklore in a collection of tales that they believed had been handed down for generations. When they began in 1812 they had just 86 stories that rather harshly reflected the difficult life of the European peasantry. Subsequent editions would grow to hold over 200 tales. As time passed, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, with all of its royalty, magical creatures, and brave adventures,...
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"Grimms' Fairy Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a renowned collection of folk tales compiled in the early 19th century. This collection features a myriad of enchanting stories that explore themes of morality, adventure, and the fantastical, capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. Prominent tales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," and "The Frog Prince" weave together vivid narratives populated with princes, princesses,...
5) Cinderella
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Simple text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Cinderella." Find out what happens after Cinderella's evil stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball to meet the Prince. When Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and magically dresses her in a golden gown with glass slippers, Cinderella is ready to attend the ball herself. But what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and...
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When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is caught in the kitchen. When the bears discover the stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run.
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When a bitter fairy casts a spell on the princess to die at age sixteen, it takes a lot of special miracles to protect the princess. From spindle banning to feisty poodle guard dogs, extreme measures are taken. What will it take to wake up a princess who seems doomed to sleep forever?
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Simple text and captivating illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Find out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by his evil uncle? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.
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Repetitive text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk." When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living...
18) Dream on
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In this third adventure, Abby, her brother Jonah, and her friend Robin get sucked into the magic mirror and end up in the story of Sleeping Beauty, but when Robin pricks her finger and uses up the sleeping spell, Abby has to come up with a clever solution and a new happily-ever-after.
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Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of myths and legends from around the world! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Golden Staff, Finn MacCool, Persephone and the Seasons, The Salmon of Knowledge, The Feathered Serpent God, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories...
20) La Cenicienta
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Texto sencillo y bellas ilustraciones ayudan a contar el cuento clásico de "La Cenicienta." Averigua lo que sucede después de que la madastra de Cenicienta y sus hermanastras van al baile para conocer al Príncipe. Cuando aparece el hada madrina de Cenicienta y mágicamente la viste con un vestido dorado con zapatillas de cristal, Cenicienta esta lista para asistir al baile. ¿Pero lo que sucederá cuando el reloj marque la medianoche? Un final...
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