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Stillford the night before. Together they set up a date to meet at the local diner. When the reliable Ms. The only thing Quinnie finds is evidence to support that Ms. Stillford has been kidnapped: This is when Quinnie enlists the help of her long-time friend, Ben, and a interloper, Zoe. Everybody is a suspect in this kidnapping, no matter how unlikely it may be—a long-time admirer, a couple of nuns, a gaggle of cats, or a beach bum boy band—who could have done it? It is a good mystery for middle school students.

It is a quick paced and quick witted read with only a few characters and just the right amount of suspicion and evidence. All the pieces of the puzzle come together to make a nice, tidy ending. It is now up to the mouse, Hopper, to re-establish the empire he is destined to save. Hopper is overwhelmed, however, by his sister Pinkie and his brother Pup.

Pinkie wants to rule over Mouseheart, and Pup wants to prove himself to his brother. Hopper loses sight of his goals and gets sidetracked when a couple of exterminators presumably eliminate his two best alliances. Hopper may have derailed momentarily, but hops back on track when he sees what the Atlantians have aspired to do.

Life is difficult for Fei and her sister in their small, ancient village in China. Even though the village residents are plagued with deafness, blindness, and hunger, Fei is doing well. She is an artist, which puts her on a pedestal, and she is fed properly and has accommodations. When Fei suddenly starts to hear, and when the village begins to receive little to no food rations from the village below, she and her ex-boyfriend Lei Wi dare to seek help.

Upon arriving, Fei and Lei Wi see a successful village and discover the resources were obtained at the expense of their own small village above. Highly recommended for grades 7 and up. Growing up surrounded by eight sisters and no brothers is cause enough for Colm Candorly to turn rogue!

Thievery is much more charming than losing his whole hand, so Colm agrees to train as a Dungeoneer. Colm trains with three others—a druid, a mage, and a barbarian. Together, they are all set to battle merciless goblins, evil orcs, and deadly scorpions. A few unexpected events make for several good plot twists that uncover one big betrayal. There is probably not a huge demand for action adventure books for teaching in the classroom. No matter, house this book in the school library. A Drop of Night. HarperCollins Publishers Greenwillow Books.

A drop of horror, a drop of suspense, and a drop of fright combine to make a worthy read called A Drop of Night. Seventeen-year-old Anouk has been misled. She thinks she has been awarded an all-expense paid trip to France to explore the great 18th century historic Palace of the Butterfly. Anouk and the other palace invites find themselves relying on an apparition referred to as the Butterfly Man.

If they do not want the palace to be their final resting ground, they all must race against time to evade deadly razors, metal globes, and poisonous gasses. A good historical fiction that would be tough to teach to a class of mainstream students. A class of voracious readers would benefit from the history, geography, and the social status of the year old characters, however.

HarperCollins Publishers Harper Teen. Slavery is very much alive in this medieval fantasy novel. Raisa and Prince Mati spend a lot of time together studying symbols and words. It is so romantic, in fact, that the two fall in love. Because this budding romance is a no, no according to the king, they separate. Readers will see if love, respect, and promises trump the classes. Literature teachers can recommend this mythological fantasy to their avid readers in efforts to reinforce the idea of words and language being something to revere and share, not something to take for granted.

Religion meets murder in this gripping romantic revenge adventure story. Life as an assassin is the only life teenager Lea Saldana knows. She is in one of nine families competing to kill their way to the top rung of the social ladder. For Lea, she has vowed to kill only as a service to the God Safraella, the Goddess of death. Little does Lea know that Val takes advantage of her love in order to find and kill her family. To avenge the brutal slaying of her family, Lea sets out with a heavy heart to find her estranged uncle.

Sinister ghosts, rival assassins, and nasty rumors work to prevent Lea from accomplishing her mission. Many plot flares will keep readers engaged—romance, mystery, murder, adventure, worship, revenge, and more. A Tail of Two Kitties. The two kitties then decide how to play their day away. Sometimes they stare at each other until one of them falls asleep, sometimes they listen to music, and sometimes they fall asleep in the apartment window sill. On this particular day, Stick Cat and Edith hunt for treasure under the couch. During a mid-tune Crash!

The day becomes long when Stick Cat and Edith spend the rest of their day trying to rescue the piano man. Illustrated by Gris Grimly. A compilation of eerie and creepy, chilling and scary, and mysterious and magical tales from the darkside. A boy cannot shed his angry, dark, blood-red-eyed imaginary friend—Ever!

A blue bearded recluse dismembers wives who break their vows. Plus, three carved, war painted coconuts go nuts and move themselves off a bookshelf to rest at the feet of a disliked teenager. Unfortunately, what happens is no dream. An overconfident, arrogant magician is humbled when he becomes the permanent part of a disappearing act.

There are more stories to read, if you dare! This Guys Read is not just for guys. It can be for girls as well. A whole book of stories about pages long and organized on the theme of terrifying. It will be a hit! Highly recommended for grades The Book of Chocolate: Chocolate, the elixir of the gods! This detailed and well-researched book takes the reader through the history of chocolate from the time of the ancient Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica where traces of cocoa have been found in pottery, to modern times and a possible connection between the chocolate consumption of a country and the number of Nobel Prizes.

Newquist has enriched this text with historical photos, old posters, pictures of the production and product, maps, and pottery from the ancient world. His discussion of the chemical composition of chocolate partially explains why chocolate has such powerful allure on humans. The book concludes with a pictorial graph of the most popular chocolate brands in the U. This book is recommended for any level reader interested in chocolate, its production, history, and influence.

A cautionary note-do not read this book when hungry-the photos alone will drive you to the nearest candy counter! Two Truths and a Lie: HarperCollins Walden Pond Press. Illustrated by Lisa K. Authors Ammi-Joan Paquette and Laurie Ann Thompson have arranged the book in three parts—plants and fungi, animals, and humans. Each part has three chapters and within each chapter are three topics.

Topics are covered with considerable detail and include specific, highlighted vocabulary. An answer key, located at the back of the book, identifies which of the three topics is the lie and provides clarification of why this is so. There is so much more to this intriguing book! There are other resources in this book including focused vocabulary words, a research guide that provides resources such as library references, Wiki, Internet search engines, and interviews.

The bibliography is arranged by chapter and topic, making it easier for the reader to locate sources for the specific topic of interest. Clear photographs, labeled diagrams, and clever cartoon characters further enhance this unique young adult reference. Scientific information is presented in a manner that engages and challenges the reader. Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. The illustrations by Brendan Wenzel are stunning and fit with the simple, but eloquent prose of the author. The animals are pictured in their natural habitats—gorilla in the tall grass, polar bear in the snow, whales in the ocean, and deer in the woods.

The night scenes are a dazzling blue with a bright moon and starry skies. This is a picture book to be treasured by young readers who will ask parents to read it again and again. Jealousy, anger, strategic planning, communication—are these only within the purview of human response, or do other animals share these traits? Author Nancy Castaldo takes the reader on a journey to explore the brains of animals from humans to the lowly earthworms. This brain-body ratio is measured as an encephalization quotient EQ and, although humans have the highest EQ, dolphins come in a close second.

Castaldo gives credit to the early works of scientists such as Descartes, Aristotle, and Darwin, and highlights the ethnographic work of researchers like Jane Goodall with chimps, Diana Reiss and John Lilly with dolphins, Brian Hare with bonobos and dogs, and Alex Taylor with crows. She even touches on the eternal question of whether dogs are smarter than cats, and handily dodges any affirmation of either being smarter by noting while cats have a more complex brain and greater short-term memory, they are hampered by their love of leisure, comfort, and self-gratification.

This carefully researched text provides an intimate and fascinating look at the intellect and emotions of animals, and encourages continued research and animal activism. Additional resources include YouTube and other video works, a glossary, a bibliography with links to webpages and NPR broadcasts, and ways to use a case study approach with animals including your own pet. Readers will come away from this work with new respect for the capabilities of all living creatures. Recommended for upper elementary through post-secondary readers. Who was Cesar Chavez? In , Cesar Chavez, activist and farm worker, organized the National Farm Workers Association NFWA to fight for better pay, benefits, and working conditions for the over , men, women, and children working in the California farm fields.

Most of these laborers were Latino and had emigrated from Mexico, although their ranks were also comprised of Filipinos, other Asians, poor whites, and African-Americans. A Dog in the Cave: How much do you know about dogs? The science behind these beloved animals is fascinating and complex!

Author Kay Frydenborg presents the reader with a combination of archaeology, paleontology, biology, neuropsychology and history to explore what makes dogs special and important to humans. In addition, Frydenborg includes emerging research, anecdotal stories like that of Bretagne and other hero dogs of , and impressive photos. The photos include cave drawings, Neolithic rock art, past and current dog researchers, MRI scans of dogs, as well as dogs engaged in activities from Frisbee catching to rescue missions.

This book is a carefully researched source of information for readers from mid elementary age through adult.

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Doc nursed Lauretta back to health and bred her to produce a colt. Doc recognized an amazing intellect in Jim when he was very young and worked to develop his skills. Eventually, Jim could combine letters to spell words, identify state flags, add numbers, move the hands of a clock to tell time, and finally to write. Doc took Jim with him as he traveled with his medicine wagon and later to perform in special exhibitions. They were a sell-out performance everywhere they went.

Doc refused to let the producers segregate the audience in any way, so they played to integrated audiences across the U. Doc was devoted to the humane treatment of all animals and he had the children in the audience take a pledge to treat all animals with kindness. Despite multiple attempts to discredit Doc and Jim, none ever found the act to be fraudulent.

In their later years, Doc, Jim, and a dog named Monk retired to the farm where they lived out their years in devoted companionship. Step Right Up is a moving story of love and friendship between human and animal. The book is further enhanced with the colorful, expressive linoleum block prints of award winning artist Daniel Minter. Recommended for elementary through middle school age readers.

Five years ago, her parents left on a sailing trip leaving Kobi and her older sister Brook with their grandmamma. For Kobi, these words are magic. Upper elementary and middle school students will be drawn into the magic of this story. A History of the War. A History of the War chronicles the occupation, war, and times of independence which have defined this country. The story continues with the long occupation by the French and its profound influence on culture, language, and architecture, followed by the WWII occupation by the Japanese, and the eventual involvement of the U.

Much of the text is devoted to how and why America became involved in the war and the ramifications at home and abroad. This important work takes a boldly honest look at the incalculable cost of the war in terms of human casualty on both sides, the burning and massacres of villages, and the devastating aftermath of a ravaged countryside with millions of displaced people.

Freedman also weaves into this book a chronicling of the American resistance to the war and the involvement of important figures like Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, he includes a biography of Ho Chi Minh who went from an unknown French-educated student in to leader of the Communist North Vietnam and eventually became one of the most influential opposition leaders. A History of the War provides a rich photographic history of the country and people of Vietnam as well as an unflinching look at the effects of the flammable napalm, Buddhist monks who set themselves on fire in protest, and the aftermath of police violence toward protesting American college students.

In addition to this valuable photographic documentation, there is also a timeline from through when America resumed full diplomatic relations with Vietnam, a glossary, and a selected bibliography. A History of the War is a carefully researched text and an important resource for students of all ages who are studying American history. A Fight for Simple Justice. A Fight for Simple Justice is a critical study of the origins and outcomes of the Brown v. Board decision in , yet it is offers the reader so much more. Through the voices of those who lived through times of racial segregation, and with accompanying historical photos, the reader experiences what it was like to be a student of color terrified to walk home after dark for fear of injury or even death, or what it was like to walk miles through all kinds of weather to a school miles from home since the neighborhood school was for whites only.

Readers learn of the early life and education of Thurgood Marshall, the black lawyer who argued the Brown case in front of the U. Supreme Court and who was eventually appointed to the Supreme Court in The book does not end with the landmark decision, but covers the struggles to desegregate schools such as the brave walk of the Little Rock Nine, attempts to avoid desegregation such as the closure of schools in North Carolina from , and the demonstrations of the pro-segregation National Association for the Advancement of White People.

Woven into this work are other important events such as the pioneering work of Dr. Kenneth Clark who demonstrated how the self-image of black children is affected by segregation. Final chapters remind readers segregation has not ended and the struggle continues through efforts like the Harvard Project and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Additional resources include brief summaries of landmark cases such as Plessy v.

Ferguson and Sweatt v. Painter, the text of the Fourteenth Amendment, the complete text of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision, places to visit, videos, and ways to contact the authors. This meticulously researched text should be a required reading in social studies classrooms and is appropriate for upper elementary through high school readers. The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Clarion Books.

In this carefully researched and detailed biography, author Catherine Reef presents an honest depiction of the enigmatic Florence Nightingale. Born to a family of means, Florence lived in Italy, England, and France. She and her sister, Parthenope, were educated by private tutors and were groomed to be mistresses of great estates where they would be dedicated to family, needlework, and the management of the many servants. From her early years, Florence wanted none of this and dreamed of a life with purpose.

Her most famous contribution came when she left London for the Crimean Peninsula where she served the wounded and dying in the Crimean War. In the midst of the most unsanitary conditions, she established strict care and sanitation protocols. Her relentless work during this time destroyed her health, but still she carried on and established the Nightingale School of Nursing.

After years of ill health, Florence Nightingale died at the age of ninety. Although she wanted little fuss, her funeral was attended by thousands of people who had been touched by her care, teaching, and dedication. Author Catherine Reef presents an honest portrayal of Nightingale with human flaws such as ambition, authoritarian management style, and single-mindedness which often meant Nightingale ignored the needs of family and friends. There are detailed notes for each chapter of the book and an extensive bibliography.

Recommended for middle and high school readers. Lea lives in a kingdom with families of assassins. At seventeen, she's in a forbidden relationship with a rival family's assassin, Val. This Romeo and Juliet setup immediately leads to tragedy, with Lea's family ending up dead, and Lea suspecting Val of betrayal. Lea sets out to seeks revenge on the family who killed her family.

Unfortunately, despite the reader being told Lea is an excellent assassin, she makes blunder after blunder to a point of disbelief. Readers who can look past the questionable characterizations and rushed world building might enjoy the adventures and the new romance Lea finds. We Were Never Here. Lizzie Stoller collapses and ends up in the hospital with no warning.

She battles her newfound ulcerative colitis and tries to adjust to her gloomy existence in the hospital. When she begins to visit with Colin and his therapy dog, her world begins to open up once more. However, Colin has secrets he is hiding. What could have been an intriguing romance is flattened by stiff, unlikeable characters with no chemistry. The novel ends on a bittersweet note, capturing the longing of a relationship, one which couldn't work out.

Fans of romance novels might not be satisfied with this one. How it Feels to Fly. The therapy goes deeper than Sam's eating habits, and as she meets other artists and athletes with their own insecurities and fears, Sam delves deep into herself in order to heal. Sam's internal progress is realistic and affecting, and the diverse supporting characters all feel developed and realistic. Anyone who hasn't liked who they saw when they looked in the mirror will relate with Sam's struggle. The V-Word is a necessary, frank, and diverse collection of true stories from women on losing their virginity.

The stories, all fairly short, explore the awkwardness, excitement, uncertainty, and empowerment of sex, both straight and queer encounters.

Following the stories is a section which answers questions about sex, the female body, masturbation, following one's values, and safety and consent. The result is an honest, healthy look at sexuality which doesn't try to persuade or dissuade teenage girls on whether or not they should have sex. The result is a much-needed, informative, and personal book and it can empower teenage girls as they figure out their own sexuality and courses of action.

Raisa is a slave, but in a world where words are sacred, she also belongs to a group educated in reading higher order symbols. The novel opens with the beheading of the current Tutor-in-training, and Raisa is soon sent to take her place. She takes up a grueling training process, where any mistake could mean death. Amidst all of this, she begins to fall for Prince Mati, the man she is training beside. Additionally, a resistance against the current political system is beginning to form — a resistance in which Raisa could play a key role.

The plot is slow-moving, with a good deal of the plot devoted to the romance, which may disappoint some fantasy fans. However, some might enjoy the novel and it's slow-building political plot and rich setting. Kate is trying to prove she is as ruthless as her father. August, a monster, wants nothing more than to be a human, even though he can steal souls with a song. In a post-apocalyptic former United States where different kinds of monsters terrorize the outer limits of the cities, Kate and August strike up an unlikely friendship.

While the plot moves slowly at first, the two main characters are unique and interesting and keep the reading engaging. Recommended for high school readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic stories or horror. First in a series. Joy doesn't remember what happened at the party where Adam Gordon died. Did he fall into the quarry—or did someone push him?

Joy begins to panic and thinks she is the killer when an anonymous blackmailer begins threatening to expose her.

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Joy's twin sister, Grace, has secrets of her own. This book is elevated from a typical whodunnit thriller by a complex relationship between the two sisters, strong supporting characters, and a satisfying twist ending. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing. This book, great for ages , tells a simple story about the friendship of two dogs. It would be ideal for early English and Spanish learners, as it is in both languages.

Fun and educational activities are in the back of the book. Este libro, para edades , es un cuento sencillo sobre la amistad de dos perros. Illustrated by Elise Parsley. The consequences are appealing to Paxton, but not the babysitter or his parents. Readers may wonder why someone with a disagreeable, sarcastic, demanding, yet lazy demeanor would agree to babysit an energetic boy in the first place, but the cause and effect scenarios can generate worthwhile discussions.

The Witches of Benevento: Illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Book three of the series, The witches of Benevento, is written for boys and girls, ages 7— Children are terrified of the witches and other supernatural beings, including the Clopper, Janara, and Manalonga. Maria Meppina is terrified of the witches, and always follows the rules to avoid contact with the supernatural. She is also curious and one day, instead of following the rule of running through the theater to avoid a witch, she stops in the middle and meets the Clopper.

The subsequent events will resonate with children who are also tempted to withhold the truth and keep a pleasant secret. John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the original Madeline books, crafts a delightful tale set in a different time period; a story celebrating curiosity, family, and intergenerational friendship among very different people.

The Adventures of Henry Whiskers. Illustrated by Daniel Duncan. Henry Whiskers is a mouse with human characteristics living in a dollhouse at Windsor Castle on a hill above the River Thames in London, England. He loves reading, adventures, his family, and is willing to face and overcome his fears. Multiple conflicts propel the plot, including a rescue of his sister, Isabel, outwitting Titus, a cat, and befriending a rat, Silver Snout and his grandson, Widget.

Readers of the ages 7—10 year old will soon appreciate Henry for his endearing qualities and his willingness to befriend others who are different. Duck, Duck, Dinosaur and the Noise at Night. Illustrated by Oriol Vidal. Children familiar with bedtime routines will connect with Feather, Flap, and Spike as they get ready for bed. As the three siblings prepare for bed in their own nest for the first time they share a story, a group hug, then they fall asleep.

However, they wake abruptly because they hear a loud, scary noise. Children, ages 3 — 7 will enjoy guessing the source of the GRRRORE noise and may have firsthand experience with the cause of the disturbing loud sound. Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh. Her father is from India, her mother from Mexico, and she and her younger brother, Emilio, are United States citizens because they were born in the US.

Multiple conflicts propel the novel, including unjust discriminatory American laws, stereotypes, and struggles at home, at school, and in the community. One realistic element that prevails throughout the story is the role baseball plays in the story. Maria loves baseball, and with the encouragement of her fifth grade teacher and coach, Maria speaks out to save the only baseball field in Yuba City. Because of the number of conflicts and themes in this historical novel for readers in grades , it is an excellent choice for a read-aloud if discussions about the time, place, characters, conflicts, and themes are included.

Midnight Jewel The Glittering Court. This second novel in the Glittering Court trilogy will not disappoint fans of the first book, The Glittering Court. The characters in Midnight Jewel are intriguing with secrets from the past and present. Mira, the protagonist, is an adventurous and brave refugee with spirit and brains. Her plans do not include marrying a gentleman to pay off her contract. Readers, ages 14 and up, will be captivated by the fast moving plot, multiple conflicts, and the relationships among the characters, Mira, Adelaide, Tamsin, and Grant.

Romances develop, fortunes are won and lost, wars threaten peace, and buccaneers threaten stability under the pretense of helping the poor and disenfranchised. Multiple themes are woven throughout the novel including good versus evil, deceit, friendships, the prevailing nature of love, hope, honesty, and corruption. Set in the past, readers will recognize various types of conflict with an antagonistic character—especially the unpredictable nature of sailing across various bodies of water. Flora and the Ostrich: Yellow is the predominant color young readers, ages 1 — 3, recognize.

In this particular story, it augments the concept of opposites in the endearing relationship between Flora and the Ostrich. Fold out pages emphasize certain opposites, such as hello — goodbye, under — over, stop-go, sad — happy, and apart — together. When a Wolf is Hungry. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. Illustrated boy Kris Di Giacomo. Although he is determined to have a sweet bunny for dinner, he also is forgetful and kind. The illustrations complement the text with a recognizable plot, but with an ending that will surprise all readers. Themes of kindness, sharing, determination, and friendship are easily identifiable.

Subtle references to earth-friendly choices will captivate observant readers of all ages. Illustrated by Su-bi Jeong. Edited by Joy Cowley. Warlis are an ancient civilization living close to several rivers in India, such as the Ulhas River that flows into the Arabian Sea. Using poetic verses and complementary linocut illustrations, the book shares the story of the cycle nature of the Warli habitat, values, mores, standards, and culture; the tribe, spring, planting seeds, hunting, sun-dried seawater salt , the forest, rainy season, new life, animals and trees, the village at night, harvest, food, festival night, and wedding day.

The illustrations are not exact replications of traditional Warli paintings, but the style is identical to the original art form of expressing life using a combination of circles, squares, and triangles. As an informational book, the text and pictures can augment the study of ancient and contemporary cultures, and the illustrations can also complement art lessons about different painting techniques. One definition of pawn is a person used by others for their own purposes. Teddi is recently orphaned and living with Mamie, his next door neighbor. These are two people used as pawns in a scheme by a Dora, a pregnant nineteen-year-old unexpected visitor.

Readers, ages 12 and up, will not be disappointed with this conclusion of the Killer of Enemies series. In this third and final book of the series, protagonist Lozen, continues to defend her community, using all her powers to finally achieve peace for her friends and family.

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The plot is propelled by multiple conflicts and themes of good versus evil, the value of friends, family, and community. Jessie Kettel does not want to spend her summer vacation at Quicksand Pond with her father, brother and sister, Julia. Julia is horrified to discover the house they are renting is without Wi-Fi and reception for her cell phone. The two girls form a unique, sometimes troubling friendship as they explore the pond on a raft, and more importantly, uncover secrets of the past that are imbedded in the present.

Themes of friendship, loss, betrayal, judgement, and secrecy prevail. These are propelled by conflicts among family, friends, neighbors, and the community as a whole. However, the most memorable aspects of the story revolve around the development and growth of all of the characters, especially Jessie, Terri, and the Kettel family members. Illustrated by Rob Hodgson. This book will definitely appeal to children, ages 4 and up, with an interest and affinity for benign, mischievous, nefarious monsters and beasts. The monsters and beasts are not always associated with a specific country or region of the world because they are ubiquitous and can be found anywhere, such as ghosts.

Three to seven can play this variation on the well-known board game of Bingo. But unlike the book by Onn where monsters are identified by species, such as Yetis, zombies, Eloko, et al, players must identify creatures by their names, such as Booboo, and Hairy Jim.

Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps. Pom Pom Panda wakes up in a cranky, unpleasant mood. This continues until he realizes he drove all of his friends away from him on the school playground. His mood changes, his friends forgive his deplorable behaviors, and all is well, until Pom Pom is caught playing tag. A bugbear is depicted as a massive humanoid distantly related to goblins and hobgoblins. Gary Gygax adapted the bugbear, and introduced the creature to the game in the Greyhawk supplement; the creature has since appeared in every subsequent edition of the game, including the game's first edition, second edition, third edition, fourth edition, and fifth edition.

Publication history A bugbear, also called a "boogerbear", is a legendary creature comparable to the bogeyman, bogey, bugaboo, hobgoblin and other creatures of folklore, all of which were historically used in some cultures to frighten disobedient children. In medieval England, for instance, the Bugbear was a creepy and gigantic bear that lurked in the woods; children were warned not to stray too far from home or Most versions of the game feature a system in which players make two choices for characters.

One is the character's views on "law" vs "chaos", the other on "good" vs "evil". The two axes allow for nine alignments in combination. The tarrasque is a gigantic lizard-like creature which exists only to eat, kill, and destroy. In most campaign settings, only one tarrasque is said to exist on each world. The tarrasque has a low intelligence and cannot speak. It is neutrally aligned, for despite its violent and savage nature, it lacks the mental capacity to choose between good and evil. It is based upon the French legend of the tarasque.

The two versions are mostly identical, with Blue Rescue Team taking advantage of the dual-screen features and increased graphical and sound capabilities of the Nintendo DS. Gameplay Drawing comparisons to titles such as Wizardry and The Bard's Tale,[2] Etrian Odyssey challenges players with exploring and mapping a vast dungeon. Players navigate through the dungeon in fixed increments.

Time passes only when an action is taken, causing movement, random encounters, and combat to all be entirely turn-based. The game uses a first-person view to present the dungeon using a combination of relatively simple 3D computer graphics for environments and single-frame 2D sprites for enemies.

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Etrian Odyssey requires that players maintain their own map by annotating with the stylus a small map displayed on the DS's touchscreen. The player is free to map accurately or haphazardly. However, the player cannot draw their own symbols, and must instead use the game's limited set of pre-designed symbols. The game also limits the number of symbols that can be used for each level map. In addition to norm Announced at Sony's E3 conference, the game was released worldwide in March Bloodborne follows the player character, the Hunter, through the decrepit Gothic, Victorian era-inspired city of Yharnam, whose inhabitants have been afflicted with an abnormal blood-borne disease, with the player character unraveling the city's intriguing mysteries while fighting beasts, ultimately attempting to find the source of the plague and stop it.

The game is played from a third-person perspective, players control a customizable protagonist, and gameplay is focused on weapons-based combat and exploration. Players battle varied enemies, including bosses, using items such as swords and firearms, and journey through the story, exploring the game's different locations, interacting with non-player characters, collecting key items involved in the story, and discovering and unraveling the Gameplay Like its predecessor, Super Mystery Dungeon is a dungeon-crawling rogue-like role-playing game featuring 3D characters and environments.

The Whisenwood dungeon consists of multiple maze-like levels, as players comple The Sarah Connor Chronicles , an episode of Terminator: Set in the pseudo-medieval kingdom of Ehb, the high fantasy game follows a young farmer and his companions as they journey to defeat an invading force. Initially only seeking to warn the nearby town of the invasion of a race of creatures named the Krug, the farmer and the companions that join him along the way are soon swept up in finding a way to defeat another race called the Seck, resurgent after being trapped for years. Unlike other role-playing video games of the time, the world of Dungeon Siege does not have levels but is a single, continuous area without loading screens that the player journeys through, fighting hordes of enemies.

Also, rather than setting character classes and manually controlling all of the characters in the group, the player controls their overall tactics and weapons and magic usage, w Pathfinder is supported by the official Pathfinder periodicals and various third-party content created to be compatible with the game. Wizards of the Coast chose not to renew the contract in early , and Paizo began publishing the Pathfinder periodical line as a replacement. Many of the sta Gauntlet is a fantasy-themed hack and slash arcade game by Atari Games.

The Warrior is in the lower left with several Ghosts approaching him. Two treasure chests are also visible. On the right, it is indicated that the Valkyrie, Wizard, and Elf have not joined the game The players, up to four at once in the arcade version, select among four playable fantasy-based characters: Each character has his or her own unique strength and weaknesses. For example, the Warrior is strongest in hand-to-hand combat, the Wizard has the most powerful magic, the Valkyrie has the best armo The game has received negative coverage, especially during the game's early years in the early s.

Part of the controversies concern the game and its alleged impact on those who play it, while others concern business issues at the game's original publisher, TSR. The game is now owned by Wizards of the Coast. Later she converts to Christianity and rejects the game, burning the materials and avoiding Hell, which is explicitly stated Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a free and open source roguelike computer game, which is the actively community-developed successor of the roguelike game Linley's Dungeon Crawl, originally programmed by Linley Henzell.

To enter the Realm of Zot where the Orb is located, the player must first obtain at least three "runes of Zot" of the 15 available; these are located at the ends of Gameplay Gameplay screenshot Amiga. NES game screenshot top-down scrolling shooter. DragonStrike is a flight simulator with some role-playing elements.

The player character is a knight who flies on the back of a metallic dragon equipped with a lance and various magic items among other things a magic orb that acts as a radar in the game. The player's dragon can use its recharging magical breath to attack and can also attack with its claws or bite if the dragon passes closely above enemies likewise, should the dragon pass closely beneath enemies, the player character might attack with his sword. Opponents in the game include evil dragons with and without riders and other flying monsters such as manticores, wyverns, sivak draconians and beholderkin known as gas spores.

Flying too close to the ground is another hazard for the player as enemy archers are present in some areas. Goblins are non-human monsters that low-level player characters often face in combat. Fushigi no Dungeon[a] is the first game in the Mystery Dungeon series.

Gameplay During the higher levels of the game, monsters tend to chase the player in multiple numbers. The gameplay is similar to roguelike style PC games. The main similarity is the heavy use of randomized dungeons and effects. While Torneko explores the dungeons, he collects items and fights monsters, similar to ones found in Dragon Quest games. If he leaves the dungeon, he can sell off the items he found. He can also equip certain i Other major similarities with pen-and-paper games include developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion.

The electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences. This is the only video game to take place in the Greyhawk campaign setting, and the first video game to implement the 3. Gameplay A radial menu is used for choosing a character's actions The game focuses on a party of up to five player-controlled characters.

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