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Series
Alex Van Helsing volume 2
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 9
Description
After a fire damages his boarding school in Switzerland, fourteen-year-old Alex and his friends move to the girls' school across the lake, where supernatural happenings are disturbing the peace, and in the meantime, more Van Helsing family secrets are revealed.
63) Switzerland
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the history, transportation, geography, economy, and culture of Switzerland. Includes a glossary and related resources.
64) Switzerland
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Examines the land, people, history and culture of Switzerland and discusses its current state of affairs and place in the world today.
65) Switzerland
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
Introduces the history, geography, economy, government, culture and people of Switzerland.
66) Heidi's children
Author
Pub. Date
[1939]
Description
A sequel to the author's Heidi grows up, which is a continuation of Johanna Spyri's Heidi. Tells of the birth of Heidi's twins, the child Marta who comes to live with Heidi and her family, and the Alm-Uncle's secret.
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Wild rabies runs rampant through the woods. The foxes are gaining ground, boldly making their way into the village. In Dichtersruhe, an insular yet charming haven stifled by Swiss mountains, these omens go unnoticed by all but the new parish priest. The residents have other things on their mind: Literature. Everyone's a writer - the nights are alive with reworked manuscripts. So when the devil turns up in a black car claiming to be a hotshot publisher,...
72) Vampire rising
Author
Series
Alex Van Helsing volume 1
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 7
Description
At a boarding school in Switzerland, fourteen-year-old Alex Van Helsing learns that vampires are real, that he has a natural ability to sense them, and that an agency called Polidorium ha been helping his family fight them since 1821.
73) William Tell
Author
Description
This book recounts the story of the legendary Swiss folk hero who shot the apple from his son's head.
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Switzerland, Europe's mountain playground, is a classic tourist draw. Fodor's Switzerland is the perfect guide for travelers seeking to ascend the slopes of the Alps and feel on top of the world. When they come down from the mountains, they find thriving, cosmopolitan cities steeped in history and culture. This travel guide includes: Dozens of full-color maps, hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
Discover the quaint villages, cultured cities and awe-inspiring scenery of Switzerland. Whether you want to hit the slopes, explore chocolate-box alpine towns, or take a scenic railway journey to remember, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Switzerland has to offer. Full of magical sights and exhilarating activities, Switzerland's small size belies its beguiling charms. In a single day, visitors can encounter breathtaking...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Ski the Alps, explore the idyllic countryside, and take in the alpine scenery when you travel to Switzerland. See history, art, and more in this unique and vibrant country. From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. Whether you're looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking the best venues for music and nightlife, we have entertainment and...
Author
Series
Shadow of liberty volume 2
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
Handsome, accomplished Dr. Erik Linden veers between heroism and accolades/ failure and despair in this fascinating new historical novel. A recent medical graduate in nineteenth-century Switzerland, Erik finds himself in a crisis of faith after his former fiancee dies on his operating table. Should he give up performing surgery? Should he abandon his homeland and seek a better life in a freer place? Meanwhile, lovely young Dova, a friend in Erik's...
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