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Originally published in the 1930s, this is an excellent book for beginners, offering simple instructions along with clear diagrams. None of the tricks require the purchase of any additional conjuring material. The book offers much practical advice on putting together a magic show and some interesting information on the history of magic. Contents Include: Becoming A Master Magician The First Programme Make the Most of Your Show Magic At Your Fingertips...
2) The Snare
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It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the first book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina look...
3) Wall-E
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This title is part of the hoopla BONUS BORROWS COLLECTION! Through the month of February, you can borrow this title without using any of your monthly hoopla Instant Borrows!
Read along with Disney! When a lovable, lonely robot named WALL-E falls in love with a sophisticated female robot named EVE, he follows his heart all the way into outer space!
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A young man's adventure can begin with anything−be it a pocketful of beans, a clever cat, or a sword and a sorcerer. This collection of tales will inspire young minds to imagine adventures of their own as they read of Jack and the Beanstalk, Puss in Boots, and the tale of Young King Arthur. Lavishly illustrated with art from the Golden Age of Children's Books, this wonderful collection will delight children of any age.
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This is the story of an adventurous girl Lia who is invited by space aliens to visit a fantastic zoo in a faraway planet to help a melancholy dragon in need of cheering up. The unhappy dragon acts out and is held in a tiny cage; other animals live together happy, safe and free. Join Lia on a magical journey to free Perry and make him laugh!
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Whether it be on the back of a tortoise or riding upon the north wind itself, you will travel to exotic and magical lands with this collection of tales. Your reading journey will take you from the depths of the ocean to the lands east of the sun and west of the moon and continue on to a far land where people pay to keep it's name a secret. This enchanting collection of fairy tales form around the world will delight readers of all ages. Each tale is...
8) Magia Y Prestidigitación: Gran Curso De Magia Con Las Cartas, Magia De Salón, Mentalismo, Magia M
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Una auténtica enciclopedia del prestidigitador, con todos los juegos clásicos y modernos, para aprender fácilmente el difícil arte del ilusionismo. Juegos de cartas o con cuerdas, juegos con objetos de uso común, predicciones, magia matemática, juegos de habilidad y de destreza... Sorprenderá a sus amigos y entusiasmará a los niños y a sus invitados en infinitas ocasiones. Hará aparecer y desaparecer objetos, leerá el pensamiento...: ¡descubrirá...
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The Belle of the ball stars in her second Disney Princess chapter book! When Mrs. Potts tells Belle about a winter ball that she used to attend years ago, Belle suggests they plan their very own dance at the castle! But although Belle is excited, she wishes that she could wear the special charm bracelet that her father made for her. The Enchanted Objects (along with the help of the Beast!) decide to surprise Belle and make a bracelet for her. Will...
11) Beyond The Stars
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12 tales of adventure, magic and wonder from a stellar author and illustrator line-up - the perfect gift for all story-lovers 12 wintry tales of wonder, from the funny to the ghostly, from the heartfelt to the action-packed - there is something here for everyone to love... Written by some of the most outstanding talents in children's fiction today, including Eoin Colfer, Roddy Doyle, Derek Landy and John Boyne, and with stunning illustrations from...
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The worlds of Star Wars are full of countless alien species, each stranger and more fascinating than the last. Here you'll find six stories for kids about just some of the amazing aliens who appear in the smash-hit movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featuring a dashing tale of piracy and double crosses, the story of a wise Jakku constable and an unfortunate droid, and a mystery that can be solved only by the gruff cook at Maz Kanata's castle, this...
13) The Heist
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When their parents are kidnapped by the Empire while exploring the far reaches of Wild Space, Milo and Lina Graf set out to rescue them. With their monkey-lizard, Morq, and their family droid, CR-8R, Milo and Lina fly their parents' starship, the Whisper Bird, to the remote planet of Thune to ask an old friend for help. But the evil Captain Korda has set a trap for them! Will Milo and Lina be able to escape?
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Fairy tales! A young fairy becomes selfish and loses her powers. Can she earn them back? Curley needs clean uniforms to deliver mail, but the dry cleaner is closed for the week. His sister supplies him with fairy tale costumes to make his mail deliveries! A lazy man is visited by a lazy fairy godmother, and an ambitious girl finds a job along with a fantastic adventure! Stories by Marjorie R. Sheffer, Linda Kao, Bradford H. Robie, and Maggie Murphy....
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Meet Olivia the cursed bigfoot, Alfred the lonely dire wolf, and many other strange and wonderful creatures in these exciting new stories. The stories were written by the clever kids at Murrurrundi Public School during an 8 week creative writing program with author Karen Hughes.
16) Cinderella
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Read along with Disney! This is the story of Ella. When she was a little girl, her mother and father taught her to be kind. They taught her to be good. But one sad day her mother passed away. When her father remarried, her new stepfamily was mean to her. They called her Cinderella since they made her sleep by the fire. But her kindness won the heart of a man named Kit. Ella hoped to see him at the royal ball. But Ella's stepfamily was jealous of Ella's...
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Read along with Marvel in this Level 2 World of Reading title! Meet the misfit team of Super Heroes, the Guardians of the Galaxy, who must work together to defeat their powerful alien enemies. When Peter is given a suit that gives him powers, he becomes Star-Lord, Super Hero and leader of the Guardians. Follow along with word-for-word narration as the Guardians protect the planets and the stars from evil!
18) Finn's Story
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Experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens from the point of view of one of the film's biggest breakout characters! Finn is a former First Order stormtrooper with a unique story. Follow along as he gets swept up into an adventure he never thought possible!
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Enchanting tales! Jonah shows Linda a magical box! A fable tells of a magical tree that creates moonfish. While trying to learn magic tricks, Rabbit accidentally casts a spell on himself. A boy is rewarded for his good deed with a magical paper boat that promises to save them. Learn about visiting a magical place any time you like. Stories by Marianne Mitchell, Joy Cowley, Maggie Murphy, Marilyn Bolchunos, and Marilyn Kratz.
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