Catalog Search Results
1) The odyssey
Author
Formats
Description
A new translation of Homer's epic adventure endeavors to instill the poetic nature of its original language while retaining accuracy, readability, and character vibrancy, creating the most captivating rendition of one of the defining masterpieces of Western literature.
Author
Formats
Description
"Matt Thorsen is a direct descendent of the order-keeping god Thor, and his classmates Fen and Laurie Brekke are descendents of the trickster god Loki. When Ragnarok--the apocalypse--threatens, the human descendents of the gods must fight monsters to stop the end of the world."--
5) Abandon
Author
Formats
Description
A near-death experience, a horrible incident at school, and a move from Connecticut to Florida have turned seventeen-year-old Pierce's life upside-down, but when she needs him most John Hayden is always there, helping but reminding her of her visit to the Underworld.
Author
Formats
Description
Hailed as "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale" by the Library of Congress, L. Frank Baum's classic story has been enjoyed by generations of young readers since its publication in 1900. One of the most-read children's books, it is a staple of American literature and the inspiration for the beloved 1939 Academy Award-winning movie (widely acclaimed as one of the greatest films of all time), as well as stage plays and musicals.
When...
Author
Formats
Description
"Batman stares down the laughing Joker. Luke Skywalker clashes lightsabers with Darth Vader. Iron Man sacrifices himself with a snap of his fingers to save the world. Our eyes are glued to the screen. Why? Movies combine humor, action, and drama to create stories that amplify the fight between good and evil. Along the way, they impart inspiring life lessons on justice, purpose, courage, strength, faith, and love. They also teach us about our Creator....
Author
Formats
Description
"Commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of children's literature, this illustrated edition presents Alice like you've never seen her before. In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and Anglican deacon, published a story about a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Thus was the world first introduced to Alice and her pseudonymous creator, Lewis Carroll. This beautiful new edition of Alice's...
Author
Formats
Description
"On a windswept British coastline the tide deposits an unexpected gift... It was the cry that she first noticed, the plaintive wail that called to her over the crash of winter waves. Wrapped only in a sealskin, the baby girl looks up at Effie and instantly captures her heart. She meant only to temporarily foster the young orphan but when news reaches Effie that her husband has been lost at sea, and months pass without anyone claiming the infant, she...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request