Alexandra's Staff Picks

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1. The river has roots

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Author:
El-Mohtar, Amal
Average Rating:
4 stars
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19 copies, 5 people are on the wait list.
Fuquay-Varina Community - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
ELMOHTAR
Green Road Community - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
ELMOHTAR
Middlecreek Community - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
ELMOHTAR
Description:
"In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family. There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic--none more devotedly than the family's latest daughters Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the ancient trees. But when Esther rejects a forceful suitor in favor of a lover from the land of Faerie, not...

2. Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms

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Author:
Terciero, Rey
Average Rating:
5 stars
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Athens Drive Community - Childrens Graphic Novels
J TERCIERO
Green Road Community - Childrens Graphic Novels
J TERCIERO
Holly Springs Community - Childrens Graphic Novels has 3
J TERCIERO
Description:
"Odette and Dillie are supposed to be enemies. Their kingdoms have been feuding since before they were born. But when the two princesses meet each other at the lake that separates their castles, it's clear they were destined to be best friends. Odette--who lives with a curse that magically transforms her into a swan when the sun rises--is happy to find someone who treats her like everyone else. And Dillie has finally met someone who understands her...