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A first book of myths A first book of myths Mary Hoffman Simplified retellings of Greek and Roman myths, including those about Icarus, the boy whose father made him wings, and King Midas, who had the golden touch. OL14956747W
Dracula's daughter Dracula's daughter Mary Hoffman A family adopt the baby on their doorstep and enjoy bringing her up, though her teeth grow in sharp and pointed until Dracula comes to claim her for his own. OL14956821W
Stravaganza Stravaganza Mary Hoffman While sick in bed with cancer, Lucien begins making journeys to Belleza, a place in a parallel world that resembles Venice, Italy, and becomes caught up in the political intrigues surrounding the Duc… OL15153157W
City of Flowers City of Flowers Mary Hoffman The third title in the acclaimed and internationally bestselling Stravaganza series, given a new lease of life with a dramatic and very commercial new cover look Sequel to City of Masks and City of S… OL15177429W
City of Stars (Stravaganza #2) City of Stars (Stravaganza #2) Mary Hoffman The second in the acclaimed and internationally bestselling Stravaganza series, given a new lease of life with a dramatic and very commercial new cover look Sequel to City of Masks, the setting is ag… OL15184285W
City of Swords (Stravaganza #6) City of Swords (Stravaganza #6) Mary Hoffman When desperately unhappy Laura, who secretly performs self-mutilation, finds her talisman and transports to Fortezza, a parallel world that resembles the Italian Renaissance city-state of Lucca, she … OL16442208W
Snake Snake Mary Hoffman Discusses the behavior patterns and habitats of various kinds of snakes. OL16480022W
Stravaganza Stravaganza Mary Hoffman Feeling inferior to her talented twin brother, teenaged Isabel is transported to a parallel world that resembles the Italian Renaissance city-state of Ravenna, where she tries to save the city from a… OL18804928W
Daughters of time Daughters of time Mary Hoffman Be surprised, as you look afresh at the stories of some of history's most remarkable women, as imagined by the finest female authors of historical fiction for children. Be enthralled, as you encounte… OL24694724W
Antelope Antelope Mary Hoffman Discusses the behavior patterns and habitats of various kinds of antelopes. OL86563W
Bravo, Grace! Bravo, Grace! Mary Hoffman Grace faces many changes, including moving to a new house, her mother's remarriage, the end of classmate Russell's bullying, the start of good things for new friend Crishell, and the news that she wi… OL86568W
Elephant Elephant Mary Hoffman Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits and behavior of elephants. OL86572W
Ghost menagerie Ghost menagerie Mary Hoffman Despite Carrie's asthma, her parents present her brother Alex with a pet mouse, but the mouse has magic powers and creates havoc by summoning up the ghosts of all the animals that have ever lived in … OL86574W
Hippo Hippo Mary Hoffman Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival. OL86578W
The perfect pet The perfect pet Mary Hoffman A family discusses what they want in a pet and then try to match those criteria in the pet shop. OL86582W
Snake Snake Mary Hoffman Discusses the behavior patterns and habitats of various kinds of snakes. OL86587W
Twist in the Tail Twist in the Tail Mary Hoffman Retellings of ten traditional animal tales from around the world. OL86590W
Wild dog Wild dog Mary Hoffman Text and photographs describe the behavior and habitats of wild dogs. OL86592W
Clothes for sale Clothes for sale Mary Hoffman A family has a lot of trouble finding the right clothes to buy for their vacation. OL86595W
Wild cat Wild cat Mary Hoffman Portrays various kinds of wild cats in their natural surroundings and discusses their struggle for survival. OL86606W
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