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Brave Dragons

Author : Jim Yardley

Publisher : Vintage

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 48,56 MB

Release : 2013-01-22

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0307473368

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From the former New York Times Beijing bureau chief comes a closely observed story of a struggling Chinese basketball team and its quixotic, often comical attempt to make the playoffs by copying the American stars of the NBA. When the worst professional basketball team in China, the Shanxi Brave Dragons, hired former NBA coach Bob Weiss to improve its fortunes, the team's owner, Boss Wang, promised that Weiss would be allowed to Americanize his players by teaching them "advanced basketball culture." That promise would be broken from the moment Weiss landed in China. As we follow this team of colorful oddballs on a fascinating road trip through modern China, we see Weiss learn firsthand what so many other foreigners there have discovered: that changing China happens only when and how China wants to be changed.



Anita and the Dragons

Author : Hannah Carmona

Publisher : Lantana Publishing

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 43,1 MB

Release : 2021-04-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1913747603

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A beautifully tender story touching on the range of emotions immigrants may feel when leaving their home countries – excitement and sorrow, fear and courage. Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures? A Barnes & Noble Bookseller Favorite. A BookTrust Book of the Month. A Love Reading For Schools Book of the Month. “A gorgeous story about the love of one’s homeland and the courage it takes to emigrate”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED “Anita's courage as she flies off with the dragons to a new land will linger long after the final page”—Girls Read The World “What a punch this book packs. Hannah Carmona’s lyrical narrative is paired with THE dreamiest artwork by Anna Cunha – I’m obsessed with the color palette, and the gentle simplicity of her spreads is calming, yet full of energy”—The Little Literary Society



Dealing with Dragons

Author : Patricia C. Wrede

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 25,67 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780152045661

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The first two volumes of Patricia C. Wrede's beloved, bestselling Enchanted Forest Chronicles!



Mikey and the Dragons

Author : Jocko Willink

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 29,44 MB

Release : 2021-11-10

Category :

ISBN : 9780981618869

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Little Mikey is scared of everything. He s certain there are creepy crawlies hidden under the rug. He sleeps with his light on to keep the monsters at bay. He s scared of sharks and snakes even ladders and slides and it all makes him incredibly sad. But, when he stumbles upon an old book that tells the tale of a young boy prince that volunteers to protect his king-less kingdom from hordes of dragons, there s a chance Mikey might discover that his fears are not quite as big as they seem



Frog and Toad Together

Author : Arnold Lobel

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 45,74 MB

Release : 1979-10-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0064440214

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Best Friends Frog and Toad are always together. Here are five wonderful stories about flowers, cookies, bravery, dreams, and, most of all, friendship.



Raising Dragons

Author : Bryan Davis

Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 33,23 MB

Release : 2021-10-05

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1496451627

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“Bryan Davis writes with the scope of Tolkien, the focus of Lewis, the grandeur of Verne, and most of all the heart of Christ.” —Jeremiah F., reader A boy with fiery breath . . . a girl with dragon wings . . . Outcasts Billy and Bonnie must come together to preserve a secret legacy more than a millennium in the making. They find their lives turned upside down when they are thrust into a war against evil, a war they didn’t even know was being waged. Their newly formed friendship is tested and shaped as they are forced to fight a malevolent slayer who wields a powerful, medieval weapon and is intent on exterminating their dragon heritage forever. Raising Dragons is a hair-raising, modern-day Arthurian adventure and a glimpse into another world filled with knights, dragons, and fair maidens fighting to destroy evil.



Dragons Love Tacos 2 Book and Toy Set [With Toy]

Author : Adam Rubin

Publisher : Dial Books

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 33,80 MB

Release : 2019-10-15

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1984815776

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Book Description

"When dragons run out of tacos, they travel back in time to get a fresh supply"--



Brave Dave and the Dragons

Author : Janet Reed

Publisher : Scholastic

Page : 12 pages

File Size : 30,97 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Dragons

ISBN : 9780545161428

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"What does Brave Dave see? What will he do?"--P. [4] of cover.



Igraine the Brave

Author : Cornelia Funke

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 28,16 MB

Release : 2011-10-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545406188

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The New York Times–bestselling author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider delivers an “inventive re-imagining of the knight-in-shining-armor story” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He’s got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine’s magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it’s up to Igraine to be brave and save the day—and the books! “Illustrated with pen-and-ink sketches of Igraine in action, plus many tiny tomes sporting stubby limbs and animated faces, this engaging read, or read-aloud, is ‘joust’ the ticket for all young fans of non-gender-specific knightly valor.” —Kirkus Reviews



Raising Dragons

Author : Jerdine Nolen

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 44 pages

File Size : 39,98 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780152165369

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When a dragon hatches on her pa's farm, a young girl finds a best friend. At first Ma and Pa are wary of Hank, but it's not long before they see him as their daughter does--and welcome the baby dragon into their family. As it turns out, Hank is not cut out for farm life, but still, he warms the hearts of those around him and leaves a legacy that no one will ever forget.