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Summer Adventure 2026:
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The Sun and the Starmaker (Deluxe Edition)
by Rachel Griffin
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she's ever known.The Starmaker is as cold and distant as the mountain itself, leaving Aurora to explore his enchanted castle alone. Yet the more she discovers about the sorcerer, the stronger their attraction grows, pulling her closer to the secrets he refuses to share. But a deadly frost approaches and Aurora must uncover what the Starmaker is hiding before she is left in an endless winter that even the Sun cannot touch.
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A language of dragons
by S. F. Williamson
In an alternate London in 1932, a girl breaks a truce between dragons and humans, and to save her family she must work at Bletchley Park as a codebreaker, in a story about language, loyalty, love and redemption. Simultaneous eBook.
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The Bear House
by Meaghan McIsaac
In a medieval world where the ruling houses are based on the constellations, betrayal, intrigue, and a king's murder force the royal sisters of the Bear House on the run--
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Alkrem: Magic Wasn't Just His Birthright, It Was His Destiny.
by Marta Palazzesi
Just as Theo is about to turn thirteen, everything he knows is turned upside down. At the stroke of midnight, he awaits his Apto--the animal guide meant to mark his future as an Archemist. But instead, a fire fox appears: the rare, fierce, and fiercely loyal companion of the Alkrem. In that moment, Theo discovers a shocking truth--he isn't an Archemist at all, but an Alkrem. Members of this persecuted group once wielded powerful weapons and brewed magical potions, until they were betrayed and nearly wiped out by the Archemists, who now rule with iron control. When Archemist soldiers raid his home and imprison his father, Theo sets out on a desperate mission: to find the legendary Alkrexa, an ancient Alkrem relic said to heal any wound--and possibly save his father's life. But the path ahead is more dangerous than Theo could ever imagine. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Theo must question everything he's been taught--and embrace a destiny he never asked for.--
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The Swan's Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story
by Roshani Chokshi
Eighteen-year-old Prince Arris hopes to escape the cursed fate of his predecessors, each of whom dies shortly after marriage, so he strikes a deal with Demelza, a seventeen-year-old veritas swan maiden who can separate truth from lies.
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Call of the Dragon
by Natasha Bowen
Moremi must use her connection to the dragon gods to stop a great evil from taking over the kingdom-- Provided by publisher.
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Lady dragon
by AdriAnne Strickland
Humans and dragons are living under a tentative truce, and after Samansa, the reluctant human princess, and Kirek, the favored contender for the draconic queenship, grow closer, they discover a potential breach of the treaty. 40,000 first printing.
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The Fullness of Time
by Aurora Hatchel
Being one of King Arthur's knights involved far more running for your life than Finn could have imagined. Reading the book was never this invigorating ... or painful. But reading was easy for Finn. It was falling into his favorite King Arthur book that was going to stretch Finn to his limits. Or kill him.In fact, it was definitely going to kill him.Sorceresses, politics, curses, and dragons all await Finn in the world before the round table, before Excalibur is pulled, before Arthur has even an ounce of self-respect. But when the story starts to go off script, Finn needs to find a way to get it back on track before he has to run some more.
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Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
Wanting to escape her previous life after the accidental death of her mother, 16-year-old Bree enrolls in a program for high school students at the local university before her witness to a magical attack reveals her undiscovered powers as well as sinister truths about her mother’s death. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Liar's Kingdom
by Christine Calella
Ell has spent years toiling away for her cruel stepfamily. So when Prince Bayard--who seems to have difficulty recognizing faces--shows up at her door with a glass slipper, Ell allows him to believe she danced with him at the ball. There's just one problem: Ell didn't attend the ball and she's never met the prince before in her life. But if it's a choice between moving to the royal palace or staying home, Ell is willing to say anything to escape. However, Ell finds that being royalty comes with its own problems. Bayard's sister, the princess, has gone missing. The king is preparing for war against the fae. And Maxim, Bayard's treacherous (and handsome) best friend, appears to know Ell is lying. If Ell wants to keep this life she's stolen, she's going to have to roll up her sleeves and rescue herself.
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The Wildest Things
by Andrea Hannah
Snow White awakens after twenty years to find her kingdom in ruins and embarks on a dangerous journey to become the Seasonkeeper in order to restore it, while facing the dilemma of killing the Evil Queen's daughter or falling in love with her.
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The Lost Saint
by Rachael Craw
An action-packed time travel romance perfect for young fans of Outlander and historical romantasy like Powerless. Ana should be enjoying her last summer before college; instead, she's stuck with her ex on a pre-paid trip in Germany. She's determined to make the best of it, visiting castles outside Hamburg and drinking in the local myths of medieval saints and miracles. On the night of the summer solstice, as a meteor streaks across the sky, Ana and her friends decide to attend a party in the sacred caves of Eadin forest. Suddenly, an earthquake strikes and scatters the partygoers. They stumble outside, straight into a snowy landscape where a furious battle rages. In the chaos, Ana is separated from the group and comes face-to-face with Leon, a wounded holy warrior. She soon realizes she's been transported to the fourteenth century. Ana and Leon must set aside their mistrust of each other to search for safe passage away from the vicious Northmen who are pursuing both of their groups. As sparks begin to fly between them, Ana faces more dangers in the form of scheming lords, suspicious townsfolk, miracles she appears to be causing, and even Leon, who begins to wonder if this beautiful girl might be a saint or something far more sinister. Nothing is as it seems, and Ana finds herself caught in a power struggle between the church, the men of the North, and a magnetic young lord who is determined to use her as a bargaining chip. With home looking ever more unreachable, Ana must determine who she is, whom she loves, and what she's willing to sacrifice to return to the present.
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Knightley Academy
by Violet Haberdasher
Henry Grim is a servant boy at the Midsummer School--until he passesthe elite Knightley Academy exam and suddenly finds himself one of the first commoners at the Academy, studying alongside the cleverest and bravest--and most arrogant--young aristocrats in the country. But someone is out to sabotage him from becoming a full-fledged Knight of the Realm, and soon Henry uncovers a conspiracy that violates the Hundred Years' Peace treaty--and could lead to war! Full of (bloodless) battles and nonstop action, this page-turner will captivate readers as they root for Henry to save his school and country from their enemies.
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Whisper of Weapons
by Savannah J. Goins
If she succeeds, the life of her dreams is within reach. If she fails, she loses everything.Sixteen-year-old Mella's future among the aristocracy of her medieval city rests on a single test to produce a strong and beautiful animal familiar. However, when she fails to produce any creature at all, she loses everything in one crushing blow.But then she gets a second chance.Working with teenagers from the lowliest of places, Mella begins to learn that status isn't everything. With their help, she trains an impressive avian in the shadows and passes her off as her familiar.She's constantly terrified someone might realize the creature isn't what she seems.If they're caught, the avian's life will be forfeit and Mella will lose her new friends and the last hope of a future she has left.If you like cutthroat competitions, medieval settings, and found family, you'll love Whisper of Weapons!
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Kamudo, Vol. 1
by Akira Himekawa
From the artists behind The Legend of Zelda manga comes a brand-new fantasy adventure! Before humans claimed their place in history, the skybound paradise of Hinoaruchi was ruled by demi-beings under the watch of Ryujinkyo's demi-dragons. Now, as prophecy firetells a turbulent new age, will the birth of Kamuna, the first human child, bring disaster or salvation? In the utopian nation of Ryujinkyo, Kamuna--a boy born with the form of a human and the left hand of a dragon--grapples with his identity in a society that both questions and fears his existence. As he begins his training in the ancient art of ryuken, his determination to prove himself fuels a growing rivalry with the fierce demi-dragon Gindu. Meanwhile, tensions simmer beneath the surface as factions outside Ryujinkyo grow restless, seeking to control the divine pulse that sustains the land...
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Raven Saga, Vol. 1: A Webtoon Unscrolled Graphic Novel
by Chihiro Howe
Perfect for fans of fairy tales and Studio Ghibli, this gorgeous fantasy graphic novel adapted from the hit WEBTOON comic tells the story of a girl on an epic quest to rescue her grandmother in a world populated by fairy tale characters. Wen lives with her grandmother in a land of fairy tales. She has never seen the world outside her home and the magical barrier that protects them. One day, a mysterious prince collapses just beyond the barrier and Wen crosses over it to help him. In the confusion, a strange boy and his flock of ravens descend and abduct Wen's grandmother. Wen decides to travel with her newfound friend, Prince Corliss, and his trusty companion Theo the swallow, on a quest to save her grandmother. Along the way, she discovers that the outside world isn't as magical as she once thought, and danger lurks around every corner. But with the help of her friends, she is determined to unravel the mystery of the boy with the ravens, and more importantly, the mystery of her own past. This volume collects episodes 1 to 17 of the enchanting WEBTOON comic Raven Saga.
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Rebis: Born and Reborn
by Irene Marchesini
Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity--it's a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods--and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn. In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery--a haunting and hopeful tale of transformation and found family--
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Botticelli's Apprentice: A Graphic Novel
by Ursula Murray Husted
An illustrated glimpse into the forgotten history of Renaissance Italy, following an ambitious young girl's quest to become an apprentice to the famous Sandro Botticelli.
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Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1): A Graphic Novel Adaptation
by Tamora Pierce
In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. However, Alanna isn't like other girls from noble families--what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren't allowed to do. But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna's skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well.--Publisher.
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