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Author
Language
English
Description
Mid-nineteenth-century little person Mercy Levinia Warren Bump comes of age in the antebellum south before being invited to join the P.T. Barnum circus, through which she meets her future husband, General Tom Thumb, and pursues limitless international opportunities.
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In 'Puppy, ' when Kyle is unwilling to behave like a real dog, the Minions look for one who will. As usual, nothing goes as planned, and when their new friend gets homesick, it's time for some very creative thinking! 'Panic in the mailroom' is what happens when a suspicious package arrives and the Minions are totally unprepared. And in 'Training wheels, ' Agnes has some trouble with her bike and the Minions come to her aid, armed with a few helpful...
Author
Series
Spiderwick chronicles volume 4
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After Mallory is kidnapped at her fencing meet, Jared and Simon search for her near an old quarry and find themselves amidst dwarves and goblins.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Description
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. He becomes a thief for a band of dwarves and soon finds himself in the midst of a war with the evil goblins and wargs, and is forced to make a decision between the call of duty and the pull of the simple life.
7) Cat's cradle
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the Publisher: Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist; a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer; and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny.
Author
Series
Legends of the First Empire volume 2
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Continues the epic story of the war between humankind and the elves--and of ordinary people becoming legendary heroes. It introduces a set of new characters: the dwarves, whose magical weaponcraft could decide the war. It's up to our heroes to win over the dwarves to the side of humankind or else lose the war forever"-- Provided by publisher.
"Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but long-standing enmities dividing...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Description
With a singing voice that can shake an auditorium, Judy should be the star of Darcy Academy, the local performing arts high school. So why is a girl this promising hiding out in a seedy motel room on the edge of town? A scathingly funny and moving book about dreams and reality, at once light on its feet and profound.
10) Dwarf: a memoir
Author
Publisher
Plume
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
The author, born with diastrophic dysplasia--a very rare form of dwarfism--shares her quest to lead a normal life during which she underwent a series of radical and excruciatingly painful surgeries that, after years of grueling rehabilitation, allowed her to gain an unprecedented 14 inches.
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The idyllic days of Hakumei and Mikochi are full of adventures, whether they're at work or at play, but what do nights in the forest hold for these two pint-sized friends? When the sun sets, the flow of time seems to slow to a crawl, bringing with it quiet moments and simple pleasures. From taking the night train to sharing a drink on a moonlit eve, Hakumei and Mikochi prove that, night or day, life is best when savored to the fullest."--Provided...
12) Mirror mirror
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
An exiled princess is assisted by seven rebels in order to reinstate her stolen birthright.
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Snow White is on the run from an evil witch when she comes across some dwarfs in the forest. They agree to take her in and keep her safe if she will help them with their chores. She soon realizes she's taking on a lot more than she bargained for. 77 breakfasts to make, 77 lunches to pack (don't forget the juice boxes!), 77 pairs of pants to mend and a whole lot of dishes. Eventually Snow White decides to take her chances with the witch. There is...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Pint-size chums Hakumei and Mikochi may be small in stature, but they're big on living life to the fullest! And making their home in the woods means every single day comes with a dash of excitement, whether they're picking wild vegetables on a mountain or trekking to a forest café with a little help from some friends."-- Provided by publisher.
15) Albrek's tomb
Author
Series
Adventurers wanted volume 3
Publisher
Shadow Mountain
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Newly-named wizard Alexander Taylor joins a familiar company of adventurers on a new quest to discover the fate of the legendary dwarf Albrek, find his mythical tomb, and locate the lost talisman that could be the key needed to save the entire dwarf realm.
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed Grump) has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Life in the woods isn't always a walk in the park! When Conju is kidnapped, Hakumei and Mikochi come to the rescue, fighting an all-out mock war with Conju's wily neighbors! The diminutive pair also discover that their house is hiding a few secrets of its own ... Sometimes there's nary a quiet moment, as little dramas unfold in the big forest.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
It's the eve of Princess Rose's 18th birthday. Everyone in the kingdom has come to Fantabularasa Castle to celebrate including Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. But just before the stroke of midnight Bobo, the youngest dwarf, accidentally pricks the finger of Princess Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) with a cursed needle and sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber!
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
No film in history has captured the world's imagination like Walt Disney's first full-length animated masterpiece. Join the beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White as she escapes her jealous stepmother, the queen, and befriends the lovable seven dwarfs, Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, and Dopey. But when she falls under the queen's wicked spell, only an act of true love can save her.
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