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The Neverending Story
Fantasy
The Neverending Story
Bastian Balthazar Bux steals a mysterious book and becomes absorbed in the threatened world of Fantastica. As the warrior Atreyu searches for a cure for the Childlike Empress, Bastian discovers that his own imagination is bound to the story. Entering Fantastica gives him extraordinary power, but every wish risks erasing part of who he was. Expansive and philosophical, this fantasy is ideal for a long rainy weekend and readers who love stories about stories, identity, and the perilous side of escapism.
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Child neglect and bullying; death and grief, including parental death; frightening fantasy creatures and sustained peril; violence and destruction; depression, despair and loss of identity.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Starry Mango Lassi
Mango, yogurt, and cardamom blend into a creamy, sunny lassi.
What you'll need
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- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a few ice cubes if a colder, thinner drink is desired.
- Garnish: Pinch of cardamom.
- Glassware: Tall glass.
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Blackberry Bramble
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Shake gin and lemon juice with ice. Strain over crushed ice and drizzle the blackberry syrup over the top.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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