by Tamora Pierce
A street-smart heroine with mysterious powers and a magic cat are plunged into a perilous underworld of crime and dark magic in this first installment of Pierce's new Tortall series.
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Hardcover: $13.26
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by Philip Pullman
A gorgeous new edition of a gripping book that's officially for children but adored by adult readers as well. New "document" additions to this edition include letters from Lord Asriel.
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Hardcover: $16.06
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by Lemony Snickett
All good things must come to an end — and, fortunately, so must all terrible things. Hence, the Series of Unfortunate Events comes to a long-awaited close, and not a moment too soon.
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by Margret and H. A. Rey
Equal parts innocence and adventure, this "good little monkey" has been essential reading since 1941. This beautiful, deluxe collection reminds us that, as Albert Einstein once said, "curiosity has its own reason for existing."
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Book w/ Audio CDs: $24.50
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by Robert Sabuda
Sabuda is the most talented pop-up artist working today and this Christmas treat will delight current fans and make new ones. No boring one-dimensional cards when Sabuda is around!
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Boxed Cards: $17.49
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