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Briggs, Korwin

Summary: Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther ... there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality....

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co. 2018

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: J292.13 ACC

Fry, Stephen

Summary: "A retelling of the Greek myth of the Trojan war"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRY

McAllister, Angela

Summary: "50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors. This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln 2022

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Clements, Todd

Summary: Mackinac Island (Michigan) is famous for its fudge, history, and natural beauty -- but it has a darker side, too. Todd Clements, author of Haunts of Mackinac, returns with more tales of the island's legends, ghosts, and tragic tales.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Michigan Collection, Call number: MI Misc Mys Clements

Shearer, Wendy

Summary: "This spook-tactular collection features more than 20 fright-filled stories from around the globe. Retold with ghoulish relish by professional storyteller Wendy Shearer and beautifully illustrated by Teo Georgiev, these hair-raising tales are sure to send shivers down your spine."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023

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Pyle, Howard

Summary: This imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur and his wooing of the Lady Guinevere. Included as well are the legends of Sir Pelleas, the story of Sir Gawaine's pursuit of the White Hart and tales of Merlin the magician, Morgana Le Fay, the Lady of the Lake and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA Fiction Pyle 2016

Rubin, Adam

Summary: Farmer Hector and his daughter Carla seek help from the monstrous chupacabra when their goats become giants and threaten the town.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Dial Press 2018

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Gregory

Summary: A reproduction of the author's classic retelling of the heroic tales of Celtic mythology, Gods and Fighting Men, includes the original preface by poet William Butler Yeats and a pronunciation guide to Gaelic names and places.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1998

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.22 GRE

Milbourne, Anna

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: "In this new edition of The Odyssey, Homer's classic tale has been vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops." --Page 4 of cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 883 MIL

Platt, Christine A.

Summary: "John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022

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Riordan, Rick.

Summary: This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2016

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Winsham, Willow

Summary: Why are Celtic fairies behind our compulsion to knock on wood? How is a Norse myth responsible for our fear of the number 13? And why might an ancient Byzantine war strategy make us wary of spilling salt? A fascinating and mystical tumble through thousands of years of curious traditions, Very Superstitious gets to the root of just why we practice these rituals. From keeping new shoes off the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck 2022

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Platt, Christine A.

Summary: "In Caribbean folklore, Mama Glo is the mother of rivers and streams. She has a beautiful singing voice, but she doesn't like visitors! Still, brothers Keron and Kendon disobey the rules and search for her in the forest. What will they find?"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022

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Punter, Russell.

Summary: The adventures of Robin Hood and his band of good-hearted outlaws are vividly brought to life in this action-packed picture strip story.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017

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Sainte-Marie, Buffy

Summary: "Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve--especially since his Kokum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what adventures he and his new animal friends will have that he forgets his Kokum's advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê's adventure is everything he...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED SAI

Platt, Christine A.

Summary: West African spider-god Anansi wants all of Sky God's famous stories, but to earn them, he has to outwit several of the animals in his village. It will take all of his cleverness and skills in mischief to pull it off. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022

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Braun, Eric

Summary: Super-cowboy Pecos Bill leaps onto the back of a monstrous cyclone and rides it like a bucking bronco, creating, in the process, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 BRA

Fay, Sandra

Summary: "In this funny story, we meet the Mongolian Death Worm family: Beverly, Trevor, Neville and Kevin. In spite of their deadly reputation, they're determined to make nice and win over the other animals. Their overtures of friendship are . . . not reciprocated. But when disaster strikes, it's the Mongolian Death Worm family to the rescue!"--Amazon.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt 2021

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FAY

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FAY

Summary: When China is invaded by the Huns, Mulan decides that she must disguise herself as a soldier -- a man -- to fight in place of her ill father, who has been called up for war.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier Enterprises 1998

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DISNE

Armstrong, Dorsey

Summary: For more than 1,000 years, stories of King Arthur and his knights have fascinated people from all different walks of life. What is it about this story that has given it such enduring popularity? What are the themes and ideals of Arthurian legend that have appealed to so many people across time and space? In this 24-lecture course, you will learn about the origins and development of Arthur's...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 942 KIN

Whitley, Jeremy

Summary: The origins of cutie marks, friendships, magic and more are available in this ongoing series devoted to revealing the secret history of Equestria. FInd out the origin of Equestria's most legendary pony heroes as they come together to face the greatest evil any have ever encountered! Will they be able to overcome their differences to defeat an enemy that knows all of their weaknesses?

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC 2018

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Summary: SpongeBob uncovers the secrets of the deep, including Trenchbillies, the Bikini Bottom Triangle, Hagfish Hex, and the Main Drain!

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon 2011

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPO

Kimmel, Eric A.

Summary: Anansi the spider plans to trick Turtle into catching a fish for his dinner, but Turtle proves to be smarter and ends up with a free meal. Explains the origin of spider webs.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019

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Menzies, Jean

Summary: "Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023

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