When twelve-year-old Prince Lev Lvov goes to live with his aunt at Falcon House, he takes his rightful place as heir to the Lvov family estate. Prince Lev dreams of becoming a hero of Russia like his great ancestors.
The Haunting Of Falcon House
Intermediate (ages 9-14)
Material appropriate for intermediate age groups
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Threads
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Trickster Tales (World Storytelling)
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Ten illustrators place ten subjects under the microscope to help readers look beneath the surface.
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