Hoena, B. A.
Summary: In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the Greek myth, Theseus and his hero friends visit the island of Crete and the amusement park known as the Labyrinth, where they encounter a nasty bully called the Minotaur who challenges Theseus to a race through the Maze-o-muck.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED HOEMcMullan, Kate.
Summary: In this modern version of Greek mythology, Hades explains how a jealous Athena turned Medusa into a gorgon and what really happened when Perseus went hunting for Medusa's head.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC MCMLam, Maple
Summary: "Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat -- and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 LAMCavallaro, Michael
Summary: When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J GRAPHIC NICMcMullan, Kate.
Summary: In this modern version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the real story of Pandora opening the box and releasing all the evils of mankind into the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2012
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Summary: In this humorous version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home from Troy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC MCMHoena, B. A.
Summary: In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the Greek myth, Perseus and his disgusting friends set out to pluck one of the snakes from Medusa's head, before her baleful gaze turns them all to sludge.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED HOESlavin, David
Summary: "Sometimes it feels like Oddonis can't do anything right. Especially compared to his literally perfect twin brother, Adonis. But this time, Oddonis has really messed up by accidentally turning his father, the all-powerful king of the gods, Zeus, into a giant baby. Now it's up to Oddonis to assemble a team of his odd friends--Mathena, Gaseous, and Puneous--and journey to the underworld to get...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC SLAFord, Christopher
Summary: Continues the misadventures of ancient-world stickman Zozimos, who after surviving numerous catastrophes returns to his family but then embarks on a perilous sea voyage, where mercenary centaurs and giant boar gods keep Zozimos questing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2012
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Summary: In this humorous take on the Odyssey, Zozimos, banished from his country by his evil stepmother, has many adventures as he prepares to return home to reclaim the throne that is rightfully his.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2011
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Summary: As they are about to go on stage, Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported back to the time of Zeus and the other gods in Greek mythology, who, strangely enough, behave much as the characters in the trio's class play.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE SCIRex, Adam
Summary: When a bird and a crab team up to combine the advantages of flight and claws, it gives them an idea: why not expand the team to include other animals who have a special trait--and soon they all set out to rescue their lake from development, because united together they are unstoppable.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books LLC 2020
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Summary: Formerly dead Milton Fauster tries to save his older sister Marlo from "eternal darnation" when she is sent to another educational level of the Underworld reform school known as Heck.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2009
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JFIC BASTan, Susan
Summary: To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it is up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2023
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Summary: It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves).
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic 2024
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Summary: Despite being warned that kittens are monsters, Ember the Chihuahua (who still aims for world domination) agrees to babysit a family of kittens for three days after the mother cat offers him an army in return.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE TANStevens, Janet.
Summary: When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their newfound frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt 2005
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Summary: In this graphic version of the classic fairy tale, zombie children Hansel and Gretel disguise themselves as tourists and venture into the Magical Forest in search of brains to eat--where they encounter Mrs. Witch, who has her own plans for dinner.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC HARKinney, Jeff
Summary: Middle school hasn't been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it, until he realizes he will be separated from his best friend.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC KINKinney, Jeff
Summary: Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2022
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Summary: It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley is thrust into middle school with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's popularity to his own advantage, starting a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: "Andy and Terry live in a 143-story treehouse. (It used to be a 130-story treehouse, but they built another thirteen stories.) Andy's been a bit stressed out lately, so Terry decides the perfect way to relax would be to head up to their new camping ground level for a much-needed vacation. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as planned. Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC GRIKinney, Jeff.
Summary: Middle-schooler Greg Heffley is the prime suspect when it is discovered that school property has been damaged, but when a surprise blizzard hits and school is closed, Greg is stuck indoors with his family, unable to prove his innocence.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2012
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Summary: When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022