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Myka - La Dea Strega
By Vianka Van Bokkem, Valeria D'Ellena. 2014
Quando Zeus, il padre di tutti gli Dei, scoprì che la sua amata figlia Atena era incinta della figlia di…
Apollo, egli ordinò a tutti gli Dei e a tutte le Dee di mantenere il segreto, poiché desiderava che tutti i mortali credessero che Atena fosse una eterna vergine. Nel momento in cui nacqui, Zeus mi consegnò a una fedele strega mortale chiamata Maia, che significa 'madre nutrice'. Mio padre Apollo dovette farsi fare un incantesimo speciale da Maia perché, essendo Dio della verità, non poteva mentire. Zeus aveva chiesto a Maia di gettare un incantesimo anche su mia madre, così non si sarebbe opposta quando mi avrebbe data via. Maia viveva a Mykonos in Grecia e decise di chiamarmi Myka. Ebbe l'attenzione di gettare su di me il più grande degli incantesimi: sarei stata mortale fino al giorno del mio diciottesimo compleanno.The Three Kingdoms, Volume 3: Welcome the Tiger
By Luo Guanzhong, Yu Sumei, Ronald C. Iverson. 2014
This exciting new translation with footnotes will appeal to modern readers who find the twists and turns of Game of…
Thrones so compelling.The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty, when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population were either killed or driven from their homes. Part myth, part fact, readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history.Considered the greatest work in classic Chinese literature, The Three Kingdoms is read by millions throughout Asia today. Seen not just as a great work of art, many Chinese view it as a guide to success in life and business as well as a work that offers great moral clarity-while many foreigners read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture.This third volume concludes the tale of Liu Bei and his sworn brothers-in-arms, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, whose loyalty and fidelity are sorely tested in a society at war for its very survival.Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger
By Kevin Bolger. 2008
Things really stink in the Kingdom of Armpit. King Reginald the Not Very Realistic has had it up to here…
with his practical joker of a son Prince Harry. Even Sir Bedwetter can't take the prince's Royal Clowning Around! Enter Sir Fartsalot-the bravest, boldest, er, most potent knight in all the land! He's on a quest to solve the riddle of the Foul West Wind-a ghastly odor that turns up whenever danger is lurking. Prince Harry decides to play the biggest, boogeriest prank of all time! He convinces Sir Fartsalot that The Booger, a frightful and repulsive villain, is on the prowl. But when a real Booger turns up, Harry, Sir Fartsalot and the knight's old buddy Sir Knotaclew must set out on a hilarious quest to rid the world of the Snotty Scoundrel, once and for all!Battles, Betrayals, and Brotherhood: Early Chinese Plays on the Three Kingdoms
By Wilt L. Idema, Stephen H. West. 2005
No cycle of historical legends has enjoyed greater or more enduring popularity in China than that of the Three Kingdoms,…
which recounts the dramatic story of the civil wars (c. AD 180-220) that divided the old Han empire into the Shu-Han, Wei, and Wu states, and the eventual reunification of the realm under the Western Jin in AD 280.Lágrimas De Oro
By Gayle Ramage, Lourdes Osorio González. 2014
El collar Brisingamen fue forjado en la antigüedad por cuatro enanos. Se dice que si te lo pones, tus lágrimas…
se convertirán en oro. Actualmente, una vitrina de cristal alberga el collar Brisingamen, en una estantería, en el cuarto de baño de la casa de una mujer llamada Hattie. Pero el collar Brisingamen está a punto de ser robado por un ladrón incauto.Beowulf: A New Translation for Oral Delivery
By Dick Ringler. 2007
Dick Ringler's deceptively simple translation captures the rhythm, movement, and power of the original Old English poem while employing a…
fluid modern English style and a relatively spare vocabulary. His generous Introduction, a lively yet masterly guide to the work, along with his translations of three shorter Old English poems elucidate a major English text almost as well-known for its subtlety and intricacy as it is for its monsters and heroes.Pele and Hiiaka
By Nathaniel B. Emerson. 1909
Hawaiian tradition, through song-chants and the dance of hula, intimately relates the legendary sisters Pele and Hiiaka to Hawaii's volcanic…
landscape and other phenomena of nature. This book's mythological epic, perhaps more than any other, brings primal elements together, and its lyric power and drama are unsurpassed in traditional Hawaiian lore. Here are captured the poetry of Hawaiian places, the feel of the Hawaiian landscape-whose volcanic features are the handiwork of Pele herself-and the unique mood of old Hawaii.Fire and Water
By Barbara Lyons, Betty Rice. 1973
Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on Hawaiian legends told on Maui. It is a…
classic Hawaiian children's book.The setting for this delightful collection of stories is the volcanoes and mountains, the blue seas, white sands, and clear skies of Maui Island in Hawaii-a place as rich in legends and myths as any in the world.Fire and Water is the first written collection of stories based on legends told on Maui. They have been retold in a style that will appeal to young and old readers alike. Though writing primarily for children, Barbara Lyons has conveyed the conflicts, emotions, and personalities of the characters whose stories have been told and retold by generations of Hawaiians.Readers will meet princesses and shark-men, dragons and owl-gods, as well as ordinary boys and girls in the midst of amazing adventures. In some of the stories, they will learn how Maui traditions began and how any Hawaiian places got their names.The striking illustrations by Maui artist Betty Rice add a new dimension to each story . A pronunciation guide and glossary of Hawaiian words enables the reader to take one step further inside this enchanted world.Welcome to Goon Holler
By Christian Jacobs, Parker Jacobs. 2014
The first book in a new, vibrantly hip illustrated series from the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba!Features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where…
available.Tooba, a shy and unassuming bigfoot, stumbles through a waterfall into Goon Holler, a new and exciting world. There, he meets a feisty little gal named Dosie. She teaches him it's fun to meet new people and try new things--especially when the people are goons and the things are delicious, steaming-hot pancakes!Two of Everything
By Lily Toy Hong. 1993
When old Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden, he has no idea what use it…
can be. On his way home, Mr. Haktak decides to carry his coin purse in the mysterious pot. But when Mrs. Haktak's hairpin accidentally slips into the pot and she reaches in to retrieve it, the magic of the pot is revealed. Not only are there two hairpins inside, but there are also two purses!Gawayne and the Green Knight
By Charlton Miner Lewis. 2015
Gawayne and the Green Knight: A Fairy Tale' is a poetic retelling of one of the most famous of the…
Arthurian legends. On Christmas Day, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are together in Camelot celebrating the most sacred holiday when they hear horns. Not just any horns, but horns from Fairyland which lies close at hand. The knights hurry outside to find a fearsome knight arrayed all in Green. He challenges the assembled knights to an unusual jest. Of all the knights present it is Gawayne who has the courage and valor to take up the challenge. A challenge that could cost him his life.African Folktales
By Roger Abrahams. 1983
Nearly 100 stories from over 40 tribe-related myths of creation, tales of epic deeds, ghost stories and tales set in…
both the animal and human realms.Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore LibraryFrom the Trade Paperback edition.This Wicked Game
By Michelle Zink. 2013
For fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Holly Black comes a dark mystery set in a secret New Orleans voodoo society.…
Claire Kincaid would love to be normal. But as a descendant of Marie Laveau, the most powerful voodoo queen in history, that's just not possible. Even worse, Claire's lack of interest in the craft makes her an outsider in her community, putting her secret romance with the voodoo Guild leader's son at odds. But when mysterious strangers start requesting black market items from local voodoo shops, including the one her family owns, Claire decides to investigate. With the help of some unlikely allies and her gorgeous boyfriend, Claire must uncover the dark truths her family has kept hidden from her and unravel a dangerous plot that threatens to destroy every member of the Guild, including her family and the boy she loves.Legends of Japan
By Hiroshi Naito, Masahiko Nishino. 1972
These twenty-two tales open to Western readers the world of fantasy in the legendary literature of Japan--a world of ogres,…
monkeys, goblins, and priest, of spelling-casting and rescuing people. Rich in variety, Legends of Japan includes tales of the supernatural, magic, and deities, as well as tales of romance and intrigue. The vividness and esthetic appeal of these stories is enhanced by twenty-two woodblock prints from the studio of modern Japanese illustrator Masahiko Nishin.The tales are drawn from two Japanese masterpieces of the Heian (794-1185) and Kamakura (1192-1333) periods. The earlier and main source is 31-volume Konjaku Monogatari, a collection of tales of Japanese, Chinese and Indian origin. The other source is the miscellany Tsurezure Gusa, by Kento Yoshida, a monk of noble birth who was well versed in Japanese and Chinese literature. A reader's delight, these little books distills the color and charm, the wisdom and humor of two great treasuries of classical Asian literature.La princesa bolsa de papel
By Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko. 1980
En este exitoso clásico moderno, la princesa Elizabeth se está por casar con el príncipe Ronaldo. Pero un dragón ataca…
su castillo y se lleva al príncipe. Con su gracioso ingenio, Elizabeth encuentra al dragón, es más astuta que él, y logra rescatar a Ronaldo. Pero éste se ve decepcionado por la apariencia poco principesca de su amada . . .Nightingale Wood
By Stella Gibbons. 1938
Life is not quite a fairytale for poor Viola. Left penniless, the young widow is forced to live with her…
late husband's family in a joyless old house. There's Mr Wither, a tyrannical old miser, Mrs Wither, who thinks Viola is just a common shop girl, and two unlovely sisters-in-law, one of whom is in love with the chauffeur. Only the prospect of the charity ball can raise Viola's spirits - especially as Victor Spring, the local prince charming, will be there. But Victor's intentions towards our Cinderella are, in short, not quite honourable . . .Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales
By Patrick Yee, Shelley Fu. 2008
Everyone is interested in China these days, and that includes kids. Tuttle Publishing's Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a…
wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love.More than just a storybook, Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to fully enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them. The included pronunciation guide as well as information for further reading makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.Small Persons With Wings
By Ellen Booraem. 2011
Ever since she was teased for believing in fairies, Mellie has adopted a strictly scientific and logical approach to life.…
But when her parents inherit her grandfather's inn, she learns that for generations, her family members have been fairy guardians. The fairies exchanged some of their powers for this protection but now they want their magic back. An evil temptress in disguise wants the magic too, and before she knows it, Mellie is turned into a frog, her grandfather is discovered alive, and her parents are trapped in an evil spell that only lets them see the truth (which can be awfully brutal). Thank goodness for Timmo - the cute boy next door - and Durindana, a fairy outcast, who help Mellie save the day and encourage her to loosen up her views on family, fairies, and friendship. This is a hilarious, irreverent, and highly sarcastic take on fairies-who, by the way, just hate to be called fairies. .Il Manufatto Vampirico
By Vianka Van Bokkem, Anna Sigillo. 2014
Spostai un pesante baule che era nello scantinato della casa in cui io e mia madre ci eravamo appena trasferiti.…
Con non poca sorpresa, vidi che sotto vi era uno strano disegno. Era un cerchio con tre triangoli al suo interno. Ogni triangolo aveva un angelo che reggeva una croce. La cosa più strana di tutte, però, era il colore, un rosso scuro che puzzava come il sangue. Non ci pensai due volte e lo cancellai con la scopa, strofinando finchè non fu scomparso completamente. Quello che non avrei mai potuto immaginare, però, era che così facendo avevo risvegliato qualcosa, qualcosa che era rimasto intrappolato da quel disegno e che grazie me, era di nuovo libero di uccidere.The Mountain of Light
By Indu Sundaresan. 2013
A globe-spanning, epic novel about the diamond worshippers who, over the centuries, risked their lives and kingdoms to possess the…
world's most awe-inspiring gem.By the time Queen Victoria slipped the Mountain of Light diamond on her wrist, claiming it for England, the gem had traveled around the world, changing hands over the centuries from one ruler to another in Persia, Afghanistan, and India. The fascinating story of this 105-carat diamond opens in 1830, when the Indian Maharaja and founder of the Sikh empire Ranjit Singh takes possession of the massive jewel that has been passed from man to man, king to king, and emperor to emperor, through bloodshed and destruction, since the 1200s. But India in the nineteenth century is a very different place. Now the British Empire has claimed territories all across the country and the colonization of India takes root. When Ranjit Singh dies, four of his sons are slaughtered in wars with the British, and the diamond is left to Prince Dalip Singh, a six-year-old child. The British governor-general orders that the Mountain of Light be secreted out of India in 1850, and the teenage-king Dalip Singh follows the diamond to London to officially present it to the queen as a spoil of the Sikh War. He is feted and petted by the British monarchy for a long while--until he realizes that all that Britain gives him cannot make up for the loss of his country and its celebrated diamond. In her inimitable trademark style, Indu Sundaresan's The Mountain of Light is a wondrous and historically rich tale, as clear and as dazzling as a diamond itself.