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The Hobbit

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who wanted to be left alone, is drawn into a quest against evil by the wizard Gandalf. This is the charming prelude to The Lord of the Rings. (Young Adult/Adult)

The Search for Delicious

The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt

The Search for Delicious

There is a disagreement in the castle over the definition of "delicious," so Gaylen ventures into the kingdom to find the true meaning. In his search, Gaylen consults with ancient dwarfs, odd woodland creatures, and a delightful mermaid.

The Search for Delicious

The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt

The Search for Delicious

There is a disagreement in the castle over a definition for the definition of "delicious," so Gaylen ventures into the kingdom to find the true meaning. In his search, Gaylen consults with ancient dwarfs, odd woodland creatures, and a delightful mermaid.

The Witches

The Witches by Roald Dahl

The Witches

The hero of this story is told by his grandmother that witches are the most dangerous creatures on earth. According to grandmother, witches are known to hate children so much that they will cast all sorts of terrifying spells to get rid of them. So grandson and grandmother team up to expose the Grand High Witch and stop her evil doings.

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