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The New York Times bestselling author scales new heights in his series of Big Easy-dwelling dragons... Griffen McCandles is adjusting well to running his gambling operation in the French Quarter of New Orleans and to his newfound status as head dragon. Other dragons are getting a whiff of his reputation, though, and they're not happy about it. Which is why there's suddenly a hit out on him. And, just in time for Halloween, the ghost of a voodoo queen wants Griffen to moderate a supernatural conclave. And though the strange goings-on will barely be noticed in a city used to drunken conventioneers and wild revelers, it's Griffen's chance to spread his wings-or crash and burn.

While storytelling is a great favorite of preschoolers, many elementary age children are more drawn to crafts and other activities. StoryCraft is an award-winning library program that combines storytelling with crafts in an exciting and engaging activity for children in first through third grades. Each one-hour program includes storytelling, a craft, movement, activities, music, and discussion. This collection of StoryCraft programs presents 50 fun and educational theme-based sessions. Each includes suggestions for promotion, music, crafts, activities, and stories. The sessions also include bibliographies to help direct young readers toward additional reading, as well as diagrams, detailed instructions, and supply lists for the crafts. The themes range from a Jungle Safari to Math Mayhem to a Western Roundup, all encouraging children to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. Each session has plenty of suggestions, so that the program can be customized. Helpful Hints for implementing the program can help any librarian, volunteer, or parent turn a ho-hum storytime into a dazzling StoryCraft time.

From the author of Remember Mia comes the tale of a young woman in search of her past, and the mother who will do anything to keep it hidden... What if you were the worst crime your mother ever committed? Dahlia Waller’s childhood memories consist of stuffy cars, seedy motels, and a rootless existence traveling the country with her eccentric mother. Now grown, she desperately wants to distance herself from that life. Yet one thing is stopping her from moving forward: she has questions. In order to understand her past, Dahlia must go back. Back to her mother in the stifling town of Aurora, Texas. Back into the past of a woman on the brink of madness. But after she discovers three grave-like mounds on a neighboring farm, she’ll learn that in her mother’s world of secrets, not all questions are meant to be answered... READERS GUIDE INSIDE

Zoe and Sam have deciphered the scroll revealing the prophecy. Now they must follow the clues to find the Dragon Stone. Zoe must take possession of the Dragon Stone before the witch Gullvieg. Otherwise, life as you and I know it will be lost. Just at the brink of discovery the evil witch Gullvieg sends her minions to capture Zoe. Are the minions successful? Does Zoe find the Dragon Stone? Follow Zoe and Sam with their magical friends to find the Dragon Stone and learn the secrets of the power the Dragon Stone holds.

A magical wonderland of thoughts and dreams unwind in this adventure of verse and rhyme. Journey through the eyes and heart of a child to the moon and stars and beyond to where dreams and wishes come true for child and adult alike.

The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms was merely a few moves on Earth, and was in fact the number one technique in all realms. The hero of the generation, Xiao Feng, in order to protect Song Liao and peace, had committed suicide by cutting his throat in the Stony Valley outside of Yanmen Pass, yet he accidentally crossed into another world and unraveled the secrets behind the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms step by step. [Close]