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Aesop's Fables: A Magic Beans Story
By Malorie Blackman. 1998
A singing ant, a silly wolf and a mighty mouse are just some of the characters in this mini collection…
of everyone's favourite fables. After all, it's never too late to learn a new moral or two!This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.2-Power: The Canine Conspiracy
By Pete Johnson. 2007
Twins Sam and Ella have discovered they are extraordinary! They can send thought messages to each other and - when…
they're doing it - they have super powers!So, when pet dogs start to disappear, the twins decide to use their powers to solve the mystery -only to run headlong into danger . . .A thrilling read for children of 7+Comic-strip illustrations from Rowan Clifford are an exciting extra to every chapter.2-Power: The Korski Code (2-power Ser.)
By Pete Johnson. 2007
Sam and Ella are just an ordinary brother and sister - until they discover two amazing things . . .They…
can send thought messages to each other.They have incredible super powers.Suddenly they're extraordinary! And then a jewel robbery and a sinister stranger plunge them into a mystery that tests their new super powers to the limit!This is the first book in a brand-new series of thrilling crime-busting adventures aimed at younger readers of 7+. If you're a fan of Horrid Henry, then the 2-Power books are for you!A Magic Steeped in Poison (The Book of Tea #1)
By Judy I. Lin. 2024
A #1 New York Times Bestseller!Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is…
sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger.Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison:A USA Today BestsellerA Publishers Weekly BestsellerAn ABA Indie BestsellerAn ABA Indies Introduce SelectionAn ABA Indies Next Pick"Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find"Ning’s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." —Booklist, starred reviewA Venom Dark and Sweet (The Book of Tea #2)
By Judy I. Lin. 2024
The enthralling conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology—#1 New York Times bestseller A Magic Steeped in Poison…
and A Venom Dark and Sweet—is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust.Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi—a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making—has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess' loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen's rightful throne.But the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world...The Hunting Moon (Luminaries #2)
By Susan Dennard. 2023
An Instant New York Times and USA Today BestsellerThe Hunting Moon is the highly anticipated sequel to The Luminaries by…
New York Times bestselling author Susan DennardWinnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity.But none of it feels right.For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that's killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent.On top of that, following her dad's convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers.And, unfortunately, there is still only one person who can help her: Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own.As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary—and above all, where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Opal Moonbaby and the Summer Secret: Book 3 (Opal Moonbaby #6)
By Maudie Smith. 2015
Originally published as Opal Moonbaby Forever, this is the third book in a funny, warm-hearted series about friendship - and…
aliens! If you love Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Liz Kessler, you'll love reading about Opal Moonbaby.Martha's best friend is an alien. Opal Moonbaby can move things with her eyes, make popcorn fountains, and travel all over the world in her very own spaceship. Martha can't imagine life without her.But Opal's time on Earth is almost at an end. They have one final summer together. So why is Opal acting so strangely all of a sudden? Can Martha discover the secret she's hiding - and what will it mean for their friendship?If you love Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Liz Kessler, you'll love reading about Opal Moonbaby.Opal Moonbaby and the Out of this World Adventure: Book 2 (Opal Moonbaby #5)
By Maudie Smith. 2015
Originally published as About Zooming Time, Opal Moonbaby! this is the second book in a funny, warm-hearted series about friendship…
- and aliens! If you love Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Liz Kessler, you'll love reading about Opal Moonbaby.Opal Moonbaby is spending a year on Earth. A whole year! Martha can't wait to take her to school, to introduce her to her friends and to recreate all the fun they had during the summer. But things don't turn out quite as expected and before Martha knows it, Opal is off making new friends, doing new things and throwing herself into life on Earth - and Martha can't keep up. When Opal's Uncle Bixie warns them that the nasty Mercurials, enemies from their home planet of Carnelia, are on their way to Earth, planning mischief, Martha begins to worry. But Opal is far too busy making friends to be bothering about those stupid Mercurials. Besides, her eyes would z-ray them immediately and she'd dazzle-kick them all the way back to Carnelia. Wouldn't she?Join Opal and Martha for an out-of-this-world-adventure!Betty & Veronica Double Digest #323 (Betty & Veronica Double Digest #323)
By Archie Superstars. 2024
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, someone has kidnapped Dr. Masters for ransom! Betty, Veronica, and all the girls of Riverdale…
team up to find him. Can they solve the case? Then, newly famous rocker Bingo Wilkin can’t perform without his lucky dog Rebel, so it’s up to Betty, Veronica, and Jola of Rock Candi to find his beagle and get both their bands on stage before the curtains open!Golden Fool: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 2 (Tawny Man Trilogy #2)
By Robin Hobb. 2003
&“As good as gold . . . Golden Fool proves again that Hobb is one of the best in the…
business.&”—Monroe News-StarFitz and the Fool continue their quest as new challenges beset their land and threaten the ruling family in this &“page-turning treat&” (Romantic Times, four stars).Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There, FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. Amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince&’s secret: that he, like Fitz, possesses the dread &“Beast Magic.&” Only Fitz&’s friendship with the Fool brings him solace. But even that is shattered when devastating revelations from the Fool&’s past are exposed. Bereft of support and adrift in intrigue, Fitz finds that his biggest challenge may be simply to survive.Fool's Errand: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 1 (Tawny Man Trilogy #1)
By Robin Hobb. 2002
&“Hobb&’s fans won&’t be disappointed with this latest installment. Fool&’s Errand lives up to the legacy of the Farseer trilogy.&”—Monroe…
News-StarFitz and the Fool are reunited in the first book in the Tawny Man Trilogy—&“a stay-up-until-2:00 a.m.-to-finish type of book&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).For fifteen years, FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But now, into his isolated life, visitors begin to arrive: Fitz&’s mentor from his assassin days; a hedge-witch who foresees the return of a long-lost love; and the Fool, the former White Prophet, who beckons Fitz to fulfill his destiny. Then comes the summons he cannot ignore. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished. Fitz, possessed of magical skills both royal and profane, is the only one who can retrieve him in time for his betrothal ceremony, thus sparing the Six Duchies profound political embarrassment . . . or worse. But even Fitz does not suspect the web of treachery that awaits him—or how his loyalties will be tested to the breaking point.Fool's Fate: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 3 (Tawny Man Trilogy #3)
By Robin Hobb. 2004
&“Complex . . . an atmosphere-filled adventure . . . with a fair quota of surprises . . . a…
winning combination of strong characters and colorful societies.&”—Kirkus ReviewsIn the final book in the Tawny Man Trilogy, Fitz and the Fool are tested more severely than ever in a book the Monroe News-Star calls &“a breathtaking ride from beginning to end.&”FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen&’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Out Islands—and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Out Islands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliania&’s demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.Spartan Frost (The Mythos Academy)
By Jennifer Estep. 2013
A Spartan warrior-in-training decides to leave school—and the girl he loves—in this fantasy novella by the New York Times bestselling…
author. I'm Logan Quinn, the deadliest Spartan warrior at Mythos Academy. At least I was—until the day I almost killed Gwen Frost. Professor Metis and Nickamedes say that I'm fine, that Loki and the Reapers don't have a hold on me anymore, but I can't risk it. I can't risk hurting Gwen again. So I'm leaving Mythos and going somewhere far, far away. I know Gwen wonders what's happening to me, whether I'm safe. I can't tell her, but this is my story.Catchpenny: A novel
By Charlie Huston. 2024
A thief who can travel through mirrors, a video game that threatens to spill out of the virtual world, a…
doomsday cult on a collision course with destiny, and a missing teenager at the center of it all. With the world on the brink of every kind of apocalypse, humanity needs a hero. What it gets is Sid Catchpenny."I absolutely loved it. Catchpenny is a brilliant book, full of heart and the language is pitch-perfect. If Elmore Leonard had ever written a fantasy novel, this would be it.&” —Stephen KingSidney Catchpenny has had a bad run. Laid low by a years-long bout of debilitating depression, he&’s all but squandered his reputation as one of the most uniquely talented thieves in LA. There aren&’t many who can do what Sid does. He&’s a sly, a special kind of crook with the uncanny ability to move through mirrors. And the spoils he&’s after are equally unusual. Forget jewels and cold cash—Sid steals curiosities—items imbued with powerful mojo, a magical essence gleaned from the accumulated emotion that seeps into interesting, though often banal objects. That spot on the carpet where your old dog used to lay at your feet? The passed-down family heirloom nobody wants but everybody refuses to throw away? These curiosities are full of mojo, which is both the currency of the criminal underground and the secret source of magic in the world.When a friend from Sid&’s past comes looking for his help with an important client, and the chance to pay off old debts presents itself, Sid seizes the opportunity … as best he can. But the case he stumbles into is more complicated than it seems, and it portends a seismic shift in the world, one that will leave no one untouched. As the fog of his depression begins to lift, Sid sees connections everywhere he looks, and the once disparate threads of the case—a missing teenage girl, an entire bedroom saturated with mojo, and Sid&’s own long-dead wife—begin to coalesce.Blood City Rollers (Blood City Rollers #1)
By V. P. Anderson. 2024
Skates on. Fangs out. Let&’s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark…
side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is to die for.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory—that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself "recruited" by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team—just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?The Night Field: A magnificent and moving ecological fable
By Donna Glee Williams. 2023
An incredible story of one woman's jounrey to save her people - and the world. 'One of those novels that…
just sings in your ears . . . a joyous and harrowing read' - Helen Marshall, author of THE MIGRATIONUpdated with all-new material and a reading-group guide.It comes without warning, without explanation - the sudden deadly Stink that shreds the life of the People, poisoning the land, sickening the trees, killing babies in the womb. It comes from above, from the Plains of the Ancestors, but what has caused this murderous curse?It falls to Pyn-Poi to find out. The young tree-woman must climb the unclimbable cliff, to face the Ancestors on their own ground and demand an accounting for the Stink.But the end of the climb is just the beginning of Pyn-Poi's journey. What she finds in the world above is an abomination beyond the most fearsome fire-stories of the People - and she must defeat it, or face the extinction of everything she has ever loved.Praise for The Night Field'Simple, beautiful prose' Scott T. Barnes, editor of NewMyths.com magazine'Masterful storytelling' Karin Lacey, The Uncommon Octopus'Beautifully written, poetic' Susan Sachs, climate education mentorThe Last Phi Hunter
By Salinee Goldenberg. 2024
Ambitious Phi Hunter and perpetual lone wolf, Ex, finds his road to glory interrupted when a heavily pregnant runaway enlists…
his help to escape through the ghost-infested forest…Ex, the youngest member of the Phi Hunters Order, has spent his life slaying the ghosts and demons of Suyoram Kingdom. While he takes great pride in his mystical trade, collecting dwindling bounties and peddling butchered spirit organs lacks the glory he craves. He&’s determined to hunt down Shar-Ala, a demon of nightmares, of madness – who has eluded even Ex&’s masters.In a provincial village along the way, Arinya, a charming muay-boran champion, manages to save Ex him from a brutal ass-kicking, despite being nine months pregnant. In return, she asks him to escort her through the dangerous, spirit-filled forest, where ghosts salivate over the scent of the unborn. Feeling responsible for Arinya&’s safety, Ex vows to help her return home. But as more of Arinya&’s secrets emerge, and the elusive demon nears, Ex must face dangers from both men and monsters, or lose not only the respect and sanctuary of his guild, but also the woman he&’s trying not to fall in love with.The Last Phi Hunter is a mythic dark fantasy, equal parts smart, exhilarating, and delightfully fun.File Under: Fantasy [ Ex Marks the Spot | Baby Brain | Phi Fi Fo Fum | Eye See You ]The Beloved (The Black Dagger Brotherhood series #22)
By J. R. Ward. 2024
The daughter of a legend finds the love of a lifetime in this passionate, heart-wrenching installment in J.R. Ward&’s #1…
New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.Nalla, the blooded daughter of Zsadist, has led a sheltered life. Protected by her father and the Brotherhood, kept away from the deadly war with the Lessening Society, she is chafing against the walls of the very safety that has ensured her survival. One night, she gives in to her restlessness…and finds herself face-to-face with a male whose inner darkness rivals even that of her sire&’s horrific origins. Nate is a fighter with nothing to lose—and nothing to live for. Tortured in a human lab as a young, then cursed with immortality, he is all vengeance and no purpose because he cares for no one—not even himself. The Brotherhood knows this all too well and following Nate&’s deliberate violation of the cardinal rule in the war, they declare him a dangerous liability that must be dealt with. When Nalla and Nate find themselves fighting side by side, daggers aren&’t the only things that fly. A sizzling attraction is ignited, though Nalla knows her sire will never accept him—and on his side, Nate has made a secret bargain to end his own immortality. As the enemy closes in, and Nalla realizes she must choose between her mate and her sire, what starts with such passion may well end with eternal sorrow and no chance of a reunion—even in the Fade.The Book That Broke the World (The Library Trilogy #2)
By Mark Lawrence. 2024
Two people living in a world connected by an immense and mysterious library must fight for those they love in…
the second book in a new trilogy from the international bestselling author of The Book That Wouldn&’t Burn. The Library spans worlds and times. It touches and joins distant places. It is memory and future. And amid its vastness Evar Eventari both found, and lost, Livira Page.Evar has been forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover the book she wrote—one which is the only true threat to the library&’s existence—if she's to return to her life.While Evar's journey leads him outside into a world he's never seen, Livira's path will taker her deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board. The time has come when they must fight for what they believe, or lose everything.The Hemlock Queen (The Nightshade Crown #2)
By Hannah Whitten. 2024
In the second installment of New York Times bestselling author Hannah Whitten&’s lush romantic epic fantasy series, the glittering and…
dangerous world of the Sainted King&’s royal court is upended when Prince Bastian seizes control and a mysterious dark force begins to take over. The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore—a necromancer and former smuggler—to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent, the Kirythean Empire is beating down their door, and Lore&’s old allies are pulling away. Even Prince Bastian has changed. No longer the hopeful, rakish, charismatic man Lore knows and loves, instead he&’s become reckless, domineering, and cold. And something has been whispering in her ear. A voice, dark and haunting, that&’s telling her there&’s more to the story than she knows and more to her power than she can even imagine. A truth buried deep that could change everything. With Bastian&’s coronation fast approaching and enemies whispering on all sides, Lore must figure out how to protect herself, her prince, and her country before they all come crumbling down and whatever dark power has been creeping through the catacombs is unleashed.