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by Sheridan Le Fanu
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Occult detective Dr. Hesselius investigates cases of spectral monkeys, vengeful doppelgängers, and a seductive lesbian vampire preying on Victorian victims.
by Howard Pyle
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Young Arthur pulls Excalibur, courts Guinevere, and navigates Camelot's magic and treachery, all through Howard Pyle's classic stories.
by Joy McCullough
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In 17th-century Rome, painter Artemisia Gentileschi defies expectations and trauma, using her art to expose truth and assert her power in a world that tries to silence her.
by Sara Pennypacker
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A third-grader thinks she has no talent for the school show, but she finds her unique gift for observation and problem-solving in a surprising way.
by Frances Hardinge
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In a city where faces are blank and emotions are learned, a girl with an expressive face becomes a danger to a society built on lies.
by Ivan Doig
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Two Scottish immigrants, bound by duty and drawn to the wild beauty of Montana's Two Medicine country, find their hearts entangled in a fateful contest as they strive to tame both the land and their own complicated lives.
by John Kennedy Toole
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In the Jim Crow South, a sensitive boy navigates the hypocrisy of religious fervor, the sting of first love, and the quiet despair of his family, all through the disarmingly sharp lens of his own coming-of-age.
by Sara Wolf
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A Heartless assassin, bound by a witch's magic and desperate for her own heart back, infiltrates a royal court to steal a prince's, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous dance of wit and forbidden desire where the loser pays with their life—and their literal heart.
by Doug TenNapel
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Stranded on an uncharted island with strange plants and animals, a shipwrecked family soon discovers its ecosystem hides a sinister, unseen predator.
by R. L. Stine
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A young horror writer's dream turns into a nightmare when a mysterious typewriter brings his town-eating pink blob to life, one word at a time.
by Kamila Shamsie
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After the Nagasaki bombing, a woman's life unfolds through love, betrayal, and the lasting marks of history, linking families across continents and generations through 20th-century upheavals.
by Mary Downing Hahn
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Two 13-year-old boys uncover a decades-old murder linked to their new home and an abandoned amusement park, exposing their small town's secrets.
by Geoffrey Chaucer
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During the siege of Troy, a prince's love for a forsaken woman blooms with his uncle's help, only to be tragically lost to fate and war.
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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After a fatal car accident leaves her with a deadly touch, a high school senior must choose between trusting a mysterious boy who claims her curse is a gift and uncovering the truth behind her 'accident' before she loses her heart and her life for good.
by Henry James
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An American millionaire, new to European society, falls for an aristocratic French widow, uncovering her family's dark past and facing a choice between revenge and personal honor.
by Mercedes Lackey
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Banished for seeing a glimpse of magic, a nobleman travels through enchanted Old Russia, solving mystical puzzles with a talking fox, only to find the legendary Firebird he seeks is a cursed maiden awaiting his true love to break her spell.
by Kurban Said
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In a city between East and West, a Muslim aristocrat and a Christian princess fight for their love during war, cultural divides, and the landscapes of Azerbaijan and Persia.
by David Grossman
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In Jerusalem's gritty streets, a shy teenager's search for a stray dog's owner leads him to a talented singer on a mission to save her drug-addicted friend, and together they find first love.
by C.B. Lee
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A teen from a superhero family gets an internship with a supervillain. She soon finds herself caught up in crushes, secret identities, and a conspiracy bigger than good versus evil.
by Indu Sundaresan
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In 17th-century India, Mehrunnisa, Emperor Jahangir's twentieth wife, rises from the harem to unprecedented power, shaping an empire and inspiring the Taj Mahal amidst court intrigue and rivalries.
by B.F. Skinner
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Explore a controversial 1948 American utopia where science engineers away human problems, sparking a debate that continues today.
by Pittacus Lore
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Adam, a Mogadorian defector, discovers a hidden truth that could win the war against his people, embarking on a dangerous solo quest to free the 'Forgotten Ones,' the enemy's secret weapon.
by Ashley Spires
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A determined girl learns that even the most magnificent inventions require a patient heart, a willing dog, and the courage to transform frustration into creative triumph.
by Jordan Sonnenblick
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When her comedian father's sudden medical emergency turns her already chaotic life into a serious drama, Claire must find the humor amidst the heartbreak to help her family heal.