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Daniel Jose Older

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Shadowshaper

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Race To Crashpoint Tower

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Terrifying Tales

Jon Scieszka, R.L. Stine, Rita Williams-Garcia, Adele Griffin, Kelly Barnhill, Lisa Brown, Daniel Jose Older, Adam Gidwitz, Dav Pilkey, Michael Buckley, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin

Anthologies Ghosts
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Star Wars

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

Kiersten White, Daniel Jose Older, Seth Dickinson, Hank Green, R. F. Kuang, Martha Wells, Elizabeth Schaefer, Mark Oshiro, Rob Hart, Michael Moreci, Mike Chen, Beth Revis, Zoraida Córdova, Lilliam Rivera, Mackenzi Lee, Amy Ratcliffe, Catherynne M. Valente, Emily Skrutskie, Tracy Deonn, C.B. Lee, Karen Strong, Delilah S. Dawson, Lydia Kang, Adam Christopher, Cavan Scott, Tom Angleberger, S. A. Chakraborty, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Michael Kogge, John Jackson Miller, Anne Toole, Austin Walker, Django Wexler, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub, Katie Cook, Sarwat Chadda, Gary Whitta

Anthologies Science Fiction
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By: Daniel Jose Older
Magnificent." -- Holly Black, New York Times Book Review Come to the crossroads, to the crossroads comeSierra Santiago planned an easy summer of making art and hanging with her friends. But then a corpse crashes the first party of the season. Her stroke-ridden grandfather starts apologizing over and over. And when the murals in her neighborhood begin to weep real tears . . . Well, something more sinister than the usual Brooklyn ruckus is going on.Where the powers converge and become oneWith the help of a fellow artist named Robbie, Sierra discovers shadowshaping, a thrilling magic that infuses ancestral spirits into paintings, music, and stories. But someone is killing the shadowshapers one by one -- and the killer believes Sierra is hiding their greatest secret. Now she must unravel her family's past, take down the killer in the present, and save the future of shadowshaping for herself and generations to come.Full of a joyful, defiant spirit and writing as luscious as a Brooklyn summer night, Shadowshaper introduces a fantasy heroine and magic unlike any you've ever seen before, and marks the YA debut of a brilliant new storyteller.

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When the murals painted on the walls of her Brooklyn neighborhood start to change and fade in front of her, Sierra Santiago realizes that something strange is going on--then she discovers her Puerto Rican family are shadowshapers and finds herself in a battle with an evil anthropologist for the lives of her family and friends.
13-18 Years 256 Pages
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Ram must thwart the plans of the Nihil's surprise attack on the Republic Fair. (Ages 8 to 12)

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The Republic Fair is coming! While his fellow Valons prepare for the fair, Jedi Padawan Ram Jomaram is hiding out in his favourite place: a dingy garage filled with mechanical parts and tools. But when an alarm goes off on the nearby hilltop, he ventures out with his trusty droid V-18 to investigate. There he discovers a frightening sign that Valo, and the Republic Fair, are in danger. Sure enough, as Ram races to warn the Jedi, the dreaded Nihil unleash a surprise attack! It's up to Ram to face down the enemy and send a call for help. Luckily, he's about to get some assistance from unexpected new friends...
9-12 Years
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By: Jon Scieszka , R.L. Stine , Rita Williams-Garcia , Adele Griffin , Kelly Barnhill , Lisa Brown , Daniel Jose Older , Adam Gidwitz , Dav Pilkey , Michael Buckley , Claire Legrand , Nikki Loftin
Jump in: Grab your flashlight and make sure the closet door is shut tight. This collection brings together some of the best storytellers around for a thrilling ride filled with creepy creatures, vengeful ghosts, and magic tricks that go horribly wrong. Why it pulls you in: Compiled by Jon Scieszka, this book features stories from your favorite authors like R.L. Stine, Dav Pilkey, and Adam Gidwitz. You will meet imaginary friends who turn out to be dangerously real, discover twisted fairy tales that will keep you guessing, and cross paths with librarians who are anything but ordinary. It is the perfect mix of spooky suspense and dark humor. What to expect: Whether you are reading under the covers or sharing these tales around a campfire, get ready for a collection that delivers just the right amount of fright. Every chapter offers a brand new mystery or monster to face, making it an unforgettable adventure for anyone who loves a good scare.
Anthologies Ghosts Humor Monsters Mystery Short Stories
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 288 Pages
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By: Kiersten White , Daniel Jose Older , Seth Dickinson , Hank Green , R. F. Kuang , Martha Wells , Elizabeth Schaefer , Mark Oshiro , Rob Hart , Michael Moreci , Mike Chen , Beth Revis , Zoraida Córdova , Lilliam Rivera , Mackenzi Lee , Amy Ratcliffe , Catherynne M. Valente , Emily Skrutskie , Tracy Deonn , C.B. Lee , Karen Strong , Delilah S. Dawson , Lydia Kang , Adam Christopher , Cavan Scott , Tom Angleberger , S. A. Chakraborty , Alexander Freed , Jason Fry , Christie Golden , Michael Kogge , John Jackson Miller , Anne Toole , Austin Walker , Django Wexler , Brittany N. Williams , Charles Yu , Jim Zub , Katie Cook , Sarwat Chadda , Gary Whitta
Step back into the greatest galactic conflict of all time, but look through the eyes of those waiting in the shadows. To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of an iconic cinematic masterpiece, forty incredible storytellers have gathered to reimagine the most thrilling moments of a galaxy far, far away. Instead of following the familiar heroes with lightsabers, these stories shift the spotlight to the overlooked characters who witnessed history unfold. You will ride across the frozen plains of Hoth with a naturalist caring for tauntauns, navigate the criminal underworld with rival bounty hunters chasing a notorious smuggler, and plunge into the murky depths of a swamp planet to face a terrifying dark side vision. From the tragic tale of a wampa just trying to survive, to the quiet rebellion of workers deep within a floating city, every short story reveals a fresh, unexpected perspective. Discover a thrilling anthology that expands the universe you love, blending heart, humor, and breathtaking action into an unforgettable cinematic tribute.
Anthologies Science Fiction Short Stories
13-18 Years 576 Pages
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