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The Sword in the Tree
(age 7-10) by Clyde Robert Bulla historical ... knights/castles/dragons ... folklore Within the sturdy walls of Weldon Castle, young Shan dreams of becoming a great swordsman like his father. Then one fearsome night, an estranged uncle arrives at the castle with a treacherous plan. When his father disappears, Shan and his mother must flee. Can Shan ever return to reclaim his rightful place as heir? |
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The Ballad of Belle Dorcas
(age 7-10) by William H. Hooks folklore ... historical ... spooky When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her. |
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RYA |
Airy Fairy Series (age 7-10) by Margaret Ryan folklore ... fantasy ... humor Everybody knows that fairies are charming little creatures, dainty, pretty, and tidy. Airy Fairy is different. Young readers who make her acquaintance soon realize that she does have charm, but dainty? Tidy? Not Airy Fairy! Kids will laugh as they read these stories about the messiest fairy in town. title: Magic Mess! title: Magic Muddle! title: Magic Mischief! title: Magic Mistakes! title: Magic Mix-Up! |
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CAP |
A Christmas Memory
(age 7-10) by Truman Capote traditions ... friendship ... folklore A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them. |