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The Phantom of the Opera

Leroux, Gaston, 1868-1927.


1. Is it the ghost? -- 2. The new Margarita -- 3. The mysterious reason -- 4. Box five -- 5. The enchanted violin -- 6. A visit to box five -- 7. Faust and what followed -- 8. The mysterious Brougham -- 9. At the masked ball -- 10. Forget the name of the man's voice -- 11. Above the trap-doors -- 12. Apollo's lyre -- 13. A master-stroke of the trap-door lover -- 14. The singular attitude of a safety-pin -- 15. Christine! Christine! -- 16. Mme. Giry's astounding revelations -- 17. The safety-pin again -- 18. The Commissary, the Viscount and the Persian -- 19. The Viscount and the Persian -- 20. In the cellars of the opera -- 21. Interesting and instructive vicissitudes -- 22. In the torture-chamber -- 23. The tortures begin -- 24. Barrels!... Barrels!... Any barrels to sell?" -- 25. The scorpion or the grasshopper: Which? -- 26. The end of the ghost's love story -- Epilogue -- Publisher's note on the Paris Opera House, from the original American edition of The phantom of the opera (1911) -- Afterword -- Selected bibliography. Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera, first published in 1910, remained a perennial favorite throughout the twentieth century and into the early 2000s. It was adapted to several popular motion pictures and into one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Its main character, Erik, is a romantic figure whose appeal reaches across different cultures and times. He is a sensitive soul, an accomplished composer and musician whose great unfinished work, Don Juan Triumphant, is described as breathtakingly beautiful by the one person he allows to hear it; he is an object of pity, whose face has been disfigured from birth, causing him to hide behind a silk mask; and he is hopelessly in love with a young woman whom he can never seriously hope will love him back. At the same time, he a dangerous, menacing figure, lurking in the hidden catacombs beneath the opera house and blackmailing those who will not bow to his whims. He can hear things said in privacy and can create catastrophes that might or might not be the accidents that they seem to be.
Date Published:2010

1. Is it the ghost? -- 2. The new Margarita -- 3. The mysterious reason -- 4. Box five -- 5. The enchanted violin -- 6. A visit to box five -- 7. Faust and what followed -- 8. The mysterious Brougham -- 9. At the masked ball -- 10. Forget the name of the man's voice -- 11. Above the trap-doors -- 12. Apollo's lyre -- 13. A master-stroke of the trap-door lover -- 14. The singular attitude of a safety-pin -- 15. Christine! Christine! -- 16. Mme. Giry's astounding revelations -- 17. The safety-pin again -- 18. The Commissary, the Viscount and the Persian -- 19. The Viscount and the Persian -- 20. In the cellars of the opera -- 21. Interesting and instructive vicissitudes -- 22. In the torture-chamber -- 23. The tortures begin -- 24. Barrels!... Barrels!... Any barrels to sell?" -- 25. The scorpion or the grasshopper: Which? -- 26. The end of the ghost's love story -- Epilogue -- Publisher's note on the Paris Opera House, from the original American edition of The phantom of the opera (1911) -- Afterword -- Selected bibliography. Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera, first published in 1910, remained a perennial favorite throughout the twentieth century and into the early 2000s. It was adapted to several popular motion pictures and into one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Its main character, Erik, is a romantic figure whose appeal reaches across different cultures and times. He is a sensitive soul, an accomplished composer and musician whose great unfinished work, Don Juan Triumphant, is described as breathtakingly beautiful by the one person he allows to hear it; he is an object of pity, whose face has been disfigured from birth, causing him to hide behind a silk mask; and he is hopelessly in love with a young woman whom he can never seriously hope will love him back. At the same time, he a dangerous, menacing figure, lurking in the hidden catacombs beneath the opera house and blackmailing those who will not bow to his whims. He can hear things said in privacy and can create catastrophes that might or might not be the accidents that they seem to be.

Date Published:2010

Lost cause

Wilson, John (John Alexander), 1951-


Steve travels to Spain and uncovers his late grandfather's invlovement in the Spanish Civil War.
Date Published:2012

Sapphique

Fisher, Catherine, 1957-


Sequel to: Incarceron. After his escape from the sentient prison, Incarceron, Finn finds that the Realm is not at all what he expected, and he does not know whether he is to be its king, how to free his imprisoned friends, or how to stop Incarceron's quest to be free of its own nature.
Date Published:2011

Campfire ghost stories

Christensen, Jo-Anne.



Date Published:2002

Locomotion

Woodson, Jacqueline.


Reprint with discussion questions. Previously published: New York : Putnam, 2003. In a series of poems, eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separation from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school.
Date Published:2003

Somewhere beyond the sea

Klune, TJ,


"Arthur Parnassus lives a good life, built on the ashes of a bad one. He's the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six magical and so-called dangerous children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. And he is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth; Zoe Chapelwhite, the island's sprite; and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve. And when a new magical child hopes to join them on their island home--one who finds power in calling himself monster, a name Arthur worked so hard to protect his children from--Arthur knows they're at a breaking point: their family will either grow stronger than ever or fall apart" --Front sleeve.
Date Published:2024

"Arthur Parnassus lives a good life, built on the ashes of a bad one. He's the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six magical and so-called dangerous children who live there. Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. And he is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth; Zoe Chapelwhite, the island's sprite; and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve. And when a new magical child hopes to join them on their island home--one who finds power in calling himself monster, a name Arthur worked so hard to protect his children from--Arthur knows they're at a breaking point: their family will either grow stronger than ever or fall apart" --Front sleeve.

Date Published:2024

The voyage of the Dawn Treader

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples)., 1898-1963.


Sequel to Prince Caspian. Lucy and Edmond, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the magic land of Narnia, where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism.
Date Published:1952

The silver chair

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples)., 1898-1963.


Sequel to The voyage of the Dawn Treader. Once again, Eustace and Jill are needed, and Aslan has called them through a strange door, to come to Narnia.
Date Published:1953

The world's end

Robertson, David, 1977-


"Eli, Morgan and Emily manage to free themselves from captivity as the battle between the humans, animal beings, and Bird Warriors rages on. But there's another, more personal battle, as Eli and an unlikely ally fight to save Mahihkan's life through a previously forbidden portal. When the Sleeping Giant rumbles to life, the stakes hit an all-time high, and Eli has to reach deep within himself to summon the power to protect Misewa against the dangers of colonization...forever"--Jacket flap.
Date Published:2025

"Eli, Morgan and Emily manage to free themselves from captivity as the battle between the humans, animal beings, and Bird Warriors rages on. But there's another, more personal battle, as Eli and an unlikely ally fight to save Mahihkan's life through a previously forbidden portal. When the Sleeping Giant rumbles to life, the stakes hit an all-time high, and Eli has to reach deep within himself to summon the power to protect Misewa against the dangers of colonization...forever"--Jacket flap.

Date Published:2025

My hero academia. Vol. 42, I am here!

Horikoshi, Kōhei, 1986-


"First published in Japan in 2014 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo."--Preliminaries. For a time, the fate of the world was balanced on a knife's edge between salvation and doom, held in the palm of Midoriya's hand. Everything was riding on the outcome of the Quirk-based war to end all wars. What became of the students and staff of U.A. High? How did they rebuild their lives after the epic conflict? Did superpowered society come away with the lessons it needed to learn? Find out in the final volume of My Hero Academia!
Date Published:2025

"First published in Japan in 2014 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo."--Preliminaries. For a time, the fate of the world was balanced on a knife's edge between salvation and doom, held in the palm of Midoriya's hand. Everything was riding on the outcome of the Quirk-based war to end all wars. What became of the students and staff of U.A. High? How did they rebuild their lives after the epic conflict? Did superpowered society come away with the lessons it needed to learn? Find out in the final volume of My Hero Academia!

Date Published:2025

My hero academia. Vol. 41, overlay

Horikoshi, Kōhei, 1986-


"First published in Japan in 2014 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo"--Preliminaries. Midoriya's epic final battle with Shigaraki reaches its earth-shattering crescendo! With Danger Sense stolen away and the villain threatening to wipe Japan off the map, Midoriya has to get really creative with his Quirks to survive. The Second's plan to smash the vestiges of One For All into the core of Shigaraki's psychic space is the last chance the heroes have to stop All For One's grand schemes from coming to fruition. But first, Midoriya has to land a solid punch!
Date Published:2025

"First published in Japan in 2014 by SHUEISHA Inc., Tokyo"--Preliminaries. Midoriya's epic final battle with Shigaraki reaches its earth-shattering crescendo! With Danger Sense stolen away and the villain threatening to wipe Japan off the map, Midoriya has to get really creative with his Quirks to survive. The Second's plan to smash the vestiges of One For All into the core of Shigaraki's psychic space is the last chance the heroes have to stop All For One's grand schemes from coming to fruition. But first, Midoriya has to land a solid punch!

Date Published:2025

The salt thief : Gandhi's heroic march to freedom /

Bascomb, Neal,


The dramatic story of Gandhi and India's long march to freedom by award-winning author Neal Bascomb.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.In 1930, the Indian people, long ruled by their British occupiers, were at a breaking point. No more could many stand the terrible demands of colonial rule. At this pivotal moment, Mohandas Gandhi, who had suffered firsthand for decades the cruelty of his oppressors, saw an opportunity to win his people's freedom. And so, Gandhi led a small band of his followers on a grueling march from his ashram in western India to the Arabian Sea. After 24 days and 241 miles under a withering sun, the marchers arrived on the Dandi seashore. There, Gandhi scooped up a handful of salt to protest the much-hated British salt tax, demonstrating to the world the injustice of Britain's yoke and setting the stage for a popular national uprising.In the dramatic months that followed, Gandhi led acts of nonviolent resistance against the British Raj across the country that would eventually culminate in a brutal crackdown. But Gandhi and those who bravely stood with him faced arrest, beatings, and even bullets without ever raising a hand in retaliation.These events inspired India to demand its liberty from Britain, awakened the world to a movement that would forever change the course of history, and inspired generations of freedom fighters all over the globe.Award-winning author Neal Bascomb chronicles what was arguably Gandhi's most notable campaign in his struggle for India's independence. His focus on nonviolent protest and revolutionary action introduces young readers to a pivotal historical moment with timely implications for today's world.
Date Published:2024

The dramatic story of Gandhi and India's long march to freedom by award-winning author Neal Bascomb.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.In 1930, the Indian people, long ruled by their British occupiers, were at a breaking point. No more could many stand the terrible demands of colonial rule. At this pivotal moment, Mohandas Gandhi, who had suffered firsthand for decades the cruelty of his oppressors, saw an opportunity to win his people's freedom. And so, Gandhi led a small band of his followers on a grueling march from his ashram in western India to the Arabian Sea. After 24 days and 241 miles under a withering sun, the marchers arrived on the Dandi seashore. There, Gandhi scooped up a handful of salt to protest the much-hated British salt tax, demonstrating to the world the injustice of Britain's yoke and setting the stage for a popular national uprising.In the dramatic months that followed, Gandhi led acts of nonviolent resistance against the British Raj across the country that would eventually culminate in a brutal crackdown. But Gandhi and those who bravely stood with him faced arrest, beatings, and even bullets without ever raising a hand in retaliation.These events inspired India to demand its liberty from Britain, awakened the world to a movement that would forever change the course of history, and inspired generations of freedom fighters all over the globe.Award-winning author Neal Bascomb chronicles what was arguably Gandhi's most notable campaign in his struggle for India's independence. His focus on nonviolent protest and revolutionary action introduces young readers to a pivotal historical moment with timely implications for today's world.

Date Published:2024

The hybrid prince

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


A section of unnumbered pages following the title page & the dedication includes "A guide to the dragons of Pyrrhia and Pantala" as well as a prologue. "Umber followed the clawmarks (if that's what they were), finding one every few trees until he reached what seemed to be the halfway point of the beach. To his left, the island curved away out of sight, and to his right, a stretch of craggy rocks trailed into the ocean and cut off the view beyond... And here, at the midpoint, the clawmarks changed. Umber felt a chill run through his scales. There were words carved into the trees. Not safe here, the jagged letters read. Keep going."-- The #1 New York Times best-selling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga, where one of its biggest secrets will be revealed. In the and highly-anticipated sixteenth book, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years.
Date Published:2026

A section of unnumbered pages following the title page & the dedication includes "A guide to the dragons of Pyrrhia and Pantala" as well as a prologue. "Umber followed the clawmarks (if that's what they were), finding one every few trees until he reached what seemed to be the halfway point of the beach. To his left, the island curved away out of sight, and to his right, a stretch of craggy rocks trailed into the ocean and cut off the view beyond... And here, at the midpoint, the clawmarks changed. Umber felt a chill run through his scales. There were words carved into the trees. Not safe here, the jagged letters read. Keep going."-- The #1 New York Times best-selling series is back with a brand new tale! Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga, where one of its biggest secrets will be revealed. In the and highly-anticipated sixteenth book, beloved author Tui T. Sutherland will answer the question her fans have been asking her for years.

Date Published:2026

Lightfall. 4, A place between

Probert, Tim,


"Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr's leader has heard the tales of Bea's derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she's never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can't accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea's escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her...and what could soon follow"--
Date Published:2026

"Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr's leader has heard the tales of Bea's derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she's never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can't accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea's escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her...and what could soon follow"--

Date Published:2026

The portal keeper

Robertson, David, 1977-


Eli and Morgan experience life-changing revelations in this adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.
Date Published:2023

The sleeping giant

Robertson, David, 1977-


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. To save the animal beings of Ministik, Eli joins forces with the leader of the Bird Warriors, and journeying across the North Country, Eli must fight for his life and the lives of his friends and family-- and come to terms with only being part human.
Date Published:2024

Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. 2, It was you

Gotoge, Koyoharu, 1988-


Translated from the Japanese. During final selection for the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro faces a disfigured demon and uses the techniques taught by his master, Urokodaki! As Tanjiro begins to walk the path of the Demon Slayer, his search for the demon who murdered his family leads him to investigate the disappearances of young girls in a nearby town.
Date Published:2018

Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. 3, Believe in yourself

Gotoge, Koyoharu, 1988-


Translated from Japanese. In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Tanjiro and Nezuko cross paths with two powerful demons who fight with magical weapons. Even help from Tamayo and Yushiro may not be enough to defeat these demons who claim to belong to the Twelve Kizuki that directly serve Kibutsuji, the demon responsible for all of Tanjiro's woes! But if these demons can be defeated, what secrets can they reveal about Kibutsuji?
Date Published:2018

Translated from Japanese. In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Tanjiro and Nezuko cross paths with two powerful demons who fight with magical weapons. Even help from Tamayo and Yushiro may not be enough to defeat these demons who claim to belong to the Twelve Kizuki that directly serve Kibutsuji, the demon responsible for all of Tanjiro's woes! But if these demons can be defeated, what secrets can they reveal about Kibutsuji?

Date Published:2018

Zion unmatched

Clark, Zion,


This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion.
Date Published:2021

This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion.

Date Published:2021

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina.


"Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A true story. Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all."--Publisher information
Date Published:2014

"Three weeks. Two sisters. One car. A true story. Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all."--Publisher information

Date Published:2014