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William Ritter
1) Jackaby
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Jackaby volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Newly arrived in 1892 New England, Abigail Rook becomes assistant to R.F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with the ability to see supernatural beings, and she helps him delve into a case of serial murder which, Jackaby is convinced, is due to a nonhuman creature.
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Jackaby volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 10
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In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer R.F. Jackaby are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First, a vicious species of shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later, their owner is found murdered with a single mysterious puncture wound. Then in nearby Gad's Valley, now home to the exiled New Fiddleham police detective...
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Jackaby volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11
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"The highly anticipated third volume of the paranormal detective series perfect for "readers who enjoy Doctor Who, Supernatural, Grimm...and of course, Sherlock Holmes stories, and who are ready to say up into the wee hours." Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly landlord of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the services of her detective-agency tenants to solve a decade-old murder--her own. Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, dive into the cold...
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Oddmire volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
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Human-raised brothers Tinn and Cole join forces with Fable, daughter of the Queen of the Deep Dark, to stop the fighting between the people of Endsborough and the creatures of the Wild Wood before violence turns into all-out war.
Human and goblin brothers Cole and Tinn are finding their way back to normal after their journey to the heart of the Oddmire. Normal, unfortunately, wants nothing to do with them. Fable, the daughter of the Queen...
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Workman Publishing Company
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
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“Funny, exciting, and ultimately epic. Wow. I can’t wait for the next one.” —Adam Gidwitz, author of the New York Times bestseller A Tale Dark and Grimm
“Set in a magical world filled with incredible creatures from folklore, this fast-paced fantasy will keep readers turning the pages . . . A captivating series opener.” —Booklist, starred review
Magic is...
“Set in a magical world filled with incredible creatures from folklore, this fast-paced fantasy will keep readers turning the pages . . . A captivating series opener.” —Booklist, starred review
Magic is...
6) Changeling
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Series
Oddmire volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
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Twelve-year-olds Tinn and Cole, raised as human twins in sleepy Endsborough, risk their lives in the Wild Wood, Oddmire Swamp, and the Deep Dark to learn which is a goblin changeling with an important mission.
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Jackaby volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 12
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The fate of the world is in the hands of the detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and the otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they continue to solve daily mysteries in New Fiddleham, New England-like who's created the trend between the...
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Oddmire volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9
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Thirteen-year-old twins Tinn and Cole, accompanied by friends and family, journey beyond the heart of the Oddmire seeking their long-lost father.
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Bloody Fool for Love from New York Times best-selling author William Ritter marks the beginning of an all-new series that explores prequel stories about fan-favorite Buffy characters. Spike just wants to enjoy the spoils of his new badass reputation. He's now a legendary slayer-killer, and he's returning to London-the greatest city in the world. Unfortunately, his new abode is far from ideal (mostly a dank basement), and the rest of his strange little...
10) The Map
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Perfect for fans of Jackaby who are desperately awaiting the release of its sequel, Beastly Bones, this novella-length story follows the rollicking events of Abigail Rook's birthday celebration.
Abigail hopes that her birthday will slip by unnoticed and uncelebrated, but her employer, detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby, has other plans. Using magical party crackers that teleport the pair to unknown destinations in time and space and...
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Series
Oddmire volume 2
Description
Brothers Cole and Tinn are finding their way back to normal after their death-defying journey to the heart of the Oddmire. Normal, however, wants nothing to do with them. Their new friend Fable, daughter of the Queen of the Deep Dark, wants to visit the brothers at home. She promises the queen shell keep quiet and hide herself and her magic from the people of Endsborough. But when Fable, Tinn, and Cole discover humans destroying the Wild Wood and...
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In 1994 William Ritter's adult son committed suicide, sending Ritter and his family on a journey no family wants to take. Part of Ritter's own process of healing the loss of his son was to preach about it occasionally from the pulpit. This book is a collection of the sermons he preached, the first one just three weeks after his son's death, and the final one nine years later. Through them, we get a glimpse of a father and a family struggling honestly...
