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Fifteen Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined

Book - 2022

A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, written by some well-known YA authors, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. A collection of fifteen original and retold fairy tales, written by some well-known YA authors, reimagined with fresh perspectives and unexpected twists. Show less

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Skin of the Sea

by Bowen, Natasha

Book - 2021

Transformed by the goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, an African mermaid charged with collecting the souls of those who die at sea, Simi goes against the gods to save a living boy, Kola, from drowning. This book is a retelling of The Little Mermaid. Transformed by the goddess Yemoja into a Mami Wati, an African mermaid charged with collecting the souls of those who die at sea, Simi goes against the gods to save a living boy, Kola, from drowning. This book is a retelling of The Little Mermaid. Show less

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As Old as Time

by Braswell, Liz

Book - 2018

When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind-memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, strang...Show more When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind-memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, stranger still, she sees that her mother is none other than the beautiful enchantress who cursed the castle and all its inhabitants. Shocked and confused, Belle and the Beast will have to unravel a dark mystery about their families that is 21 years in the making. Show less

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House of Salt and Sorrows

by Craig, Erin A.

eBook - 2019

On a remote island estate, Annaleigh Thaumas, the sixth-born of twelve sisters, enlists the aid of an alluring stranger to unravel the family curse before...Show more On a remote island estate, Annaleigh Thaumas, the sixth-born of twelve sisters, enlists the aid of an alluring stranger to unravel the family curse before it claims her life. This book is a retelling of the Grimm Brother's Twelve Dancing Princesses. Also available in print. Show less

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Forest of A Thousand Lanterns

Rise of the Empress Book 1

by Dao, Julie C.

Book - 2017

This this reimagining of "The Evil Queen", beautiful eighteen-year-old Xifeng, raised by a cruel aunt who says the stars destine her to be Empre...Show more This this reimagining of "The Evil Queen", beautiful eighteen-year-old Xifeng, raised by a cruel aunt who says the stars destine her to be Empress of Feng Lu, chooses to spurn the man who loves her and exploit the dark magic that can make her dream real. Show less

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Thorn

by Khanani, Intisar

eBook - 2020

Princess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life, but when her mother betroths her to a powerful prince in a distant kingdom, sh...Show more Princess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life, but when her mother betroths her to a powerful prince in a distant kingdom, she has little hope for a better future. Until Alyrra arrives at her new kingdom, where a mysterious sorceress robs her of both her identity and her role as princess—and Alyrra seizes on the opportunity to start a new life for herself as a goose girl. But as Alyrra uncovers dangerous secrets about her new world, including a threat to the prince himself, she knows she can't remain silent forever. Show less

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Six Crimson Cranes

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

The exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes, and she is assisted by her spurned betrothed, a capricious dra...Show more The exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes, and she is assisted by her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life by her own magic. This book is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Wild Swans Show less

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Cinder

by Meyer, Marissa

Book - 2012

As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince ...Show more As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted mechanic and cyborg, becomes involved with handsome Prince Kai and must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect the world in this futuristic take on the Cinderella story. Also available as an eBook and eAudio. Show less

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Heartless

by Meyer, Marissa

Book - 2016

In this prequel to Alice in Wonderland, Cath would rather open a bakery and marry for love than accept a proposal from the King of Hearts, especially after meeting the handsome and mysterious court jester. Also available as an eBook. In this prequel to Alice in Wonderland, Cath would rather open a bakery and marry for love than accept a proposal from the King of Hearts, especially after meeting the handsome and mysterious court jester. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Hood

by Moke, Jenny Elder

Book - 2020

Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men. Sixteen-year-old Isabelle learns that she is the daughter of Robin Hood when her mother, Marien, sends her from their priory to get an urgent message to her father, aided by the Merry Men. Show less

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Dorothy Must Die

by Paige, Danielle

Book - 2014

Whisked to Oz by a Kansas twister, Amy Gumm discovers that the magical land has been destroyed by Dorothy's tyrannical rule, a situation that compels Amy to join an order of deposed magic-wielders who seek to put an end to Dorothy's reign. Whisked to Oz by a Kansas twister, Amy Gumm discovers that the magical land has been destroyed by Dorothy's tyrannical rule, a situation that compels Amy to join an order of deposed magic-wielders who seek to put an end to Dorothy's reign. Show less

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Bookish and the Beast

by Poston, Ashley

Book - 2020

In this adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast," the teenaged star of a popular science fiction movie franchise hides out in a small town, followin...Show more In this adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast," the teenaged star of a popular science fiction movie franchise hides out in a small town, following a tabloid scandal, and meets the bookish Rosie Thorne who is still grieving over her mother's death. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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