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Books with title The Red Cloak

  • Red: The

    Liesl Shurtliff

    Paperback (Yearling, April 4, 2017)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of RUMP, comes a spellbinding fairy tale featuring a brave heroine, a wild wolf, plenty of magical misadventures, and more!Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman—two mortal enemies who seek the girls’ help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for. . . . Liesl Shurtliff weaves a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on a beloved character from her award-winning debut, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin."Moving and filled with hope . . . the charm of Shurtliff's retelling is how she imbues the storybook tropes with vibrant humanity."—Shelf Awareness, starred review And don't miss Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, "a delightful story of family, perseverance and courage" (Booklist).
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  • Red: The

    Liesl Shurtliff, Tara Sands, Listening Library

    Audiobook (Listening Library, April 12, 2016)
    From The New York Times best-selling author of Rump comes a spellbinding fairy tale featuring a brave heroine, a wild wolf, plenty of magical misadventures, and more! Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything...except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman - two mortal enemies who seek the girls’ help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for.... Liesl Shurtliff weaves a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on a beloved character from her award-winning debut, Rump. "Red is the most wonder-filled fairy tale of them all!” (Chris Grabenstein, New York Times best-selling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library) "Moving and filled with hope...the charm of Shurtliff's retelling is how she imbues the storybook tropes with vibrant humanity." (Shelf Awareness, starred review) And don't miss Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, "a delightful story of family, perseverance and courage" (Booklist).
  • Red: The

    Liesl Shurtliff

    eBook (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 12, 2016)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of RUMP, comes a spellbinding fairy tale featuring a brave heroine, a wild wolf, plenty of magical misadventures, and more! Red is not afraid of the big bad wolf. She’s not afraid of anything . . . except magic. But when Red’s granny falls ill, it seems that only magic can save her, and fearless Red is forced to confront her one weakness. With the help of a blond, porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red goes on a quest to cure Granny. Her journey takes her through dwarves’ caverns to a haunted well and a beast’s castle. All the while, Red and Goldie are followed by a wolf and a huntsman—two mortal enemies who seek the girls’ help to defeat each other. And one of them just might have the magical solution Red is looking for. . . . Liesl Shurtliff weaves a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on a beloved character from her award-winning debut, Rump. "Red is the most wonder-filled fairy tale of them all!” -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times Bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library."Moving and filled with hope . . . the charm of Shurtliff's retelling is how she imbues the storybook tropes with vibrant humanity."—Shelf Awareness, starred review And don't miss Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, "a delightful story of family, perseverance and courage" (Booklist).
  • The Red Cloak

    D. Marie Prokop, Michael Rode

    language (D. Marie Prokop, Nov. 26, 2014)
    The voyage continues…Led by the mysterious Guardian, Li Griffin and his girlfriend Ainsling Reid, along with the other passengers aboard The New Remnant, remain united in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate the oppressed citizens of Sector One. The malevolent forces of the Economic Crisis Containment Office remain undeterred.As Li struggles to cope with the shadow of his past and the weight of discovering the Guardian’s true identity, he must also work to uncover a new threat—one that lurks onboard The New Remnant itself.Ainsling has her own demons to face. Stricken with epileptic seizures, she was implanted with a device that cured her…and granted her a unique power. But using her power to help others comes at a great personal cost. As Ainsling wrestles with finding her role on The New Remnant, can she find a way to fulfill the Guardian’s impossible mission without surrendering to rage, depression, and fear?In The Red Cloak, the Guardian makes an unbelievable request. The red string of fate between Li and Ainsling is strong, but it twists and tangles as the pain of the past refuses to stay buried. Just because you’ve been rescued…doesn’t mean you’re safe.
  • Song of the Red Cloak

    Chantel Acevedo

    eBook (, Oct. 29, 2011)
    Two Spartan boys grow up together, and become inseparable friends. One is a prince of Sparta , destined to rule this ancient Greek state, the other a slave, or helot, who serves the young prince. In the harsh training camps, or agoges, where boys are groomed to become the great warriors of Spartan fame, their skills are honed and brutally tested. Only citizens may aspire to the warrior's Red Cloak, and one of the tests is the annual crypteia, or hunting of the helots.A beautiful and mysterious young Sibyl speaks of an uprising of the slaves. The Oracles warn of a deadly conflict between two ruling factions. Evil forces will challenge the two boys and test their loyalties, as secret truths about their own identities are revealed.
  • Song of the Red Cloak

    Chantel Acevedo

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 26, 2011)
    Two Spartan boys grow up together, and become inseparable friends. One is a prince of Sparta , destined to rule this ancient Greek state, the other a slave, or helot, who serves the young prince. In the harsh training camps, or agoges, where boys are groomed to become the great warriors of Spartan fame, their skills are honed and brutally tested. Only citizens may aspire to the warrior’s Red Cloak, and one of the tests is the annual crypteia, or hunting of the helots. A beautiful and mysterious young Sibyl speaks of an uprising of the slaves. The Oracles warn of a deadly conflict between two ruling factions. Evil forces will challenge the two boys and test their loyalties, as secret truths about their own identities are revealed.
  • The Red Cloak

    Dana Pride

    language (Everlasting Publishing, March 8, 2011)
    Leeza Hamilton loves to be in the spotlight. She has been blessed to attain her dream job, performing in front of audiences who love her. Her live is fast-moving and amazing, the fantasy of every American teenager. Her face is on the cover of magazines, she performs live every week, she has been in countless commercials in homes across America on TV and she is seen world-wide in her videos on the Internet. Her life lacks nothing - except meaning.One night after a performance, Leeza meets Jane, who is wearing a red cloak. Leeza discovers she looks just like her, but Jane has a perfectly normal and plain life, which includes a young baby. Leeza convinces Jane to let her wear the red cloak and trade places, just for one day. While living Jane's life, Leeza discovers her secret - and the reason she might not want to come back to her own life. What if Jane does not come back? What if no one believes Leeza is actually Leeza?
  • The Red Cloak

    D. Marie Prokop

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 17, 2014)
    The voyage continues… Led by the mysterious Guardian, Li Griffin and his girlfriend Ainsling Reid, along with the other passengers aboard The New Remnant, remain united in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate the oppressed citizens of Sector One. The malevolent forces of the Economic Crisis Containment Office remain undeterred. As Li struggles to cope with the shadow of his past and the weight of discovering the Guardian’s true identity, he must also work to uncover a new threat—one that lurks onboard The New Remnant itself. Ainsling has her own demons to face. Stricken with epileptic seizures, she was implanted with a device that cured her…and granted her a unique power. But using her power to help others comes at a great personal cost. As Ainsling wrestles with finding her role on The New Remnant, can she find a way to fulfill the Guardian’s impossible mission without surrendering to rage, depression, and fear? In The Red Cloak, the Guardian makes an unbelievable request. The red string of fate between Li and Ainsling is strong, but it twists and tangles as the pain of the past refuses to stay buried. Just because you’ve been rescued…doesn’t mean you’re safe.
  • The Cloak

    Dorothy Carbo, Charles Barnett III

    Paperback (Four Directions Press, Dec. 13, 2016)
    The Cloak is a medieval tale written in rhyme to be read to young children as a nice bed-time story. For young adults it is a tale about Justice and how it was meted out by Kings to his subjects of Lords, Ladies and Peasants. It has a villain, a hero, and a kindly King who resolves the dispute. It raises many questions of judicial advocacy which teachers and young adults could explore with the glossary and discussion topics included.
  • The Red Cloak

    Dana Pride

    Paperback (Everlasting Publishing, Oct. 5, 2010)
    Leeza Hamilton is a famous performer who has everything she could possibly want, searching for meaning to her life. When she meets a young lady, Jane, in a red cloak who looks just like her, they decide to change places for just one day. Although the simplicity of Jane's life is attractive at first, Leeza becomes afraid when she it looks as if she won't be able to escape and return to the life that is really hers.
  • Red Cloak

    Betsy James

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 1989)
    In this free retelling of an old Scottish ballad, Jan, who is convinced her friend Tam is not dead but has only disappeared, follows the advice of a wise old woman and with the help of a red cloak releases him from capture by elves.
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  • The Red Claw

    Jeanne Foguth, Kiara Graham

    language (, Oct. 26, 2014)
    Dame Esmeralda, the Purrsident's littermate, has been catnapped. Xander de Hunter, Catamondo's Sea Purrtector hurries to Jamaica to help rescue her, even though Jamaica is one of Dogdom's strongholds.Could this be a trap?