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279 pp.
| Random
| September, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-39259-4$16.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-385-39260-0$19.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-385-39261-7
(3)
4-6
Enchanted Files series.
Illustrated by
Paul Kidby.
For a sixth-grade biography assignment, Cody interviews his father's employee, Ned, night watchman at Grand Central. But when he learns that Ned is a troll from the Enchanted Realm, Cody also uncovers his own family's magical roots. This light standalone installment, a collection of documents, diary entries, letters, etc., focuses on Cody's and Ned's growing confidence, while gags like rose-scented troll farts keep the laughs coming.
259 pp.
| Random
| October, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-39255-6$16.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-385-39256-3$19.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-385-39257-0
(3)
4-6
Enchanted Files series.
Illustrated by
Paul Kidby.
Gerald isn't sure he's a very good griffin. Anxious, he runs away to the forbidden human world, where he meets boy Bradley. The pals' trials, growth, and true bond are at the heart of this lighthearted modern fantasy. Told in diary entries and letters, the story's humor and dynamic format keep the pace moving at a fast clip.
245 pp.
| Random
| June, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-39247-1$16.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-385-39248-8$19.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-385-39249-5
(3)
4-6
Enchanted Files series.
Illustrated by
Paul Kidby.
Angus the brownie leaves Scotland to look after Alex, an extremely messy American girl. When a curse on both their families turns Alex's brother and dad into terrible poets, she and Angus search for a way to break the curse before it destroys their lives. Told in journal entries and letters and illustrated with detailed line drawings, this series-starter is a funny, lighthearted fantasy.