Akron Public Library

In the late 19th century the oceans are unsafe. Ships are mysteriously disappearing and sailors are telling tales of a huge beast prowling the seas. Professor Pierre Aronnax sets out to learn the truth about the monster and encounters the reclusive Captain Nemo.

"Followed by a wolf, a huntsman, and a porridge-sampling nuisance called Goldie, Red embarks on a quest to find a magical cure for her ailing grandmother"--Provided by publisher.

A retelling of the classic fairy tale from the point of view of Rumpelstiltskin, who spins straw into gold (for cash payments), but really dreams of having a son to raise.

Only the handsome prince can wake the sleeping princess and break the spell on the castle that has been asleep for one hundred years.

A bickering ranching family must deal with a panther killing its cattle during a harsh winter.

When a Chechen Muslim illegally immigrates to Hamburg, he finds himself caught in the midst of the international war on terror.

This book, in graphic novel format, is a retelling of the epic "Beowulf" that tells of Beowulf the warrior and his heroic deeds.

"This fractured fairy tale weaves the story of Beauté, or 'Tay' Daniels. The sleep deprived gamer is addicted to a fantasy worldbuilding RPG. But she grows concerned when she notices not all is well with her friend, Sela, in real life and the video game world. One night, Tay discovers that everyone has fallen asleep. Everyone except for Sela. Tay realizes they're inside the video game. Will Tay be able to help her friend and figure out how to escape...

Best selling crime novelist Charles suffers from terrible writer's block and is struggling to finish his first screenplay. His picture-perfect new wife Ruth is doing her best to keep him focused so they can fulfill her dream of leaving London for Hollywood. Charles' quest for inspiration leads him to invite the eccentric mystic Madame Acarti to perform a séance in his home. He gets more than he bargained for when Madame Acarti inadvertently summons...

Selected fables from Aesop include The Night Singer, Honesty Is the Best Policy, and The Milkmaid and Her Pail.