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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival,...
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Excerpt: "From the extreme West of the Indo-European world, we go this year to the extreme East. From the soft rain and green turf of Gaeldom, we seek the garish sun and arid soil of the Hindoo. In the Land of Ire, the belief in fairies, gnomes, ogres and monsters is all but dead; in the Land of Ind it still flourishes in all the vigour of animism. Soils and national characters differ; but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in...
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This enchanting collection contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.
6) Pinocchio
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Pinocchio, a wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into and out of trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy, but first he must learn to be truly unselfish.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time. . .
A princess danced, a princess dreamed, another found a pea.
One kissed a frog, one saved a bird, another crossed the sea.
One ate an apple, one tamed a beast, one lost a satin shoe.
And another spun straw into gold, in ten tales told anew!
Ten of the most beloved princess stories are ingeniously retold and splendidly illustrated-with cleverly hidden pictures-by author Grace Maccarone and artist Gail de Marken. From Cinderella...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be average in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they're often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they're well-armed with cleverness and courage --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Cinderella's evil stepmother won't let her go to the royal ball, but there's something that she doesn't know. Cinderella has a fairy godmother, and there is no stopping her. Will Cinderella get to dance with the prince? Find out as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations."--Publisher's description.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A little old man and a little old woman are baking a gingery, gingerbread treat. But when they pop open the oven, their snack makes a run for it. Will they catch the speedy gingerbread man? Find out as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, "jump" stories, and scary songs.
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