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1) Mythology
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English
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A collection of Greek and Roman myths from various classical sources arranged in section on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, heroes before and during the Trojan War, and lesser myths. Includes a brief section on Norse mythology.
2) My hero
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English
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Would-be romance writer Bailey York was a woman who'd already failed twice at love. As far as she was concerned, men were wonderful to read, and to write, about, but that was as close as she wanted to get. Which was probably why she had such difficulty creating a hero. She needed a real-life model, she finally decided. And she found one. Parker Davidson was everything a hero should be. Compellingly attractive. Forceful and determined, yet capable...
3) Hero
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Series
Hero volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Hero, a retired search-and-rescue dog, is not prepared to welcome a puppy into his home, but when the new puppy Scout goes missing, Hero uses his skills to find him before it's too late.
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Compass Point Books
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English
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While merely mortal, these legendary Greek heroes were clearly a different breed -- one perfectly equipped for adventure. Find out why the strongman Heracles had to perform impossible tasks known as the 12 Labors. Discover the great tales of courageous Theseus, who faced the lethal Minotaur, and see Jason's determination to find the Golden Fleece, along with his sudden fall from grace.
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Jack Reacher novels volume 22
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English
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"#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child returns with a gripping new powerhouse thriller featuring Jack Reacher, "one of this century's most original, tantalizing pop-fiction heroes" (The Washington Post). Reacher takes a stroll through a small Wisconsin town and sees a class ring in a pawn shop window: West Point 2005.A tough year to graduate: Iraq, then Afghanistan.The ring is tiny, for a woman, and it has her initials engraved on the inside.Reacher...
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Publisher
Heartdrum
Language
English
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" An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by Navajo author Brian Young tells the story of two contemporary young Navajo heroes-and one water monster-who must learn to work together to save their present world from the lasting hurts of their people's past." -Publisher
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Hero volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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When a hurricane strikes their community, Hero and Ben race to find their missing friend, Jack, and his dog, Scout, only to be trapped in the forest by a dangerous storm surge.
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English
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When young Halli Sveinsson plays a trick on Ragnor of the House of Hakonsson, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his destiny, forcing him to leave home and go on a hero's quest where he encounters highway robbers, terrifying monsters, and a girl who may finally be his match.
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Captain Underpants volume 1
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English
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When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.
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Everyman's library volume 206
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English
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was revolutionary in 1852 for its passionate indictment of slavery and for its presentation of Tom, "a man of humanity," as the first black hero in American fiction.
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Heroes in training graphic novel volume 2
Publisher
Aladdin
Language
English
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"A young Poseidon must triumph over aquatic terrors in this second graphic novel adapted from the popular Heroes in Training series!" -Provided by Publisher
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Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
After two weeks of having no authors ask him to star in their stories, book hero Broody McHottiepants tries to write his own novel, despite interruptions from ex-girlfriend Blondie DeMeani. Includes quizzes, lists, and games.
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Heroes of Olympus volume 3
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English
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"The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death"--
14) The lost hero
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Series
Heroes of Olympus volume 1
Language
English
Description
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.
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Heroes of Olympus volume 4
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English
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"Greek and Roman demigods from the Prophecy of Seven must work together to seal the Doors of Death--and help Percy and Annabeth escape the Underworld in the process"--
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Young heroes volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
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English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Odysseus, who longs to be a hero, has many opportunities to prove himself during an adventure which involves pirates and satyrs, a trip to Crete's Labyrinth, and the two young girls, Penelope and Helen, who play a major role in his future life.
Author
Series
Heroes in training volume 8
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
First Aladdin hardcover edition.
Language
English
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With a giant spiderweb in the sky with the words "Surrender Olympians" written in it, Zeus and his friends know they are in for a fight, but the webs actually contain a hidden gem, Athena's magical item.
19) The great hunt
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English
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The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For centuries, gleemen have told of The Great Hunt of the Horn. Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen.
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My hero academia. Main volume 36
Publisher
Viz Media
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English
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"What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called 'Quirks'? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't got an ounce...
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