The Christie sisters think they are quite ordinary—which Rebecca Christie is very content to be. But this all changes one day when a family excursion ends in tragedy. The small plane they are in crashes, leaving the girls alone—their parents and brother missing. While searching for their family, Rebecca, Emma and Clara find a strange silver gate with a curious, yet familiar, symbol on it. Through the gate awaits a seemingly impossible quest fraught with danger and untold evil, along with a shocking secret. But it may also lead to their lost family. If only Rebecca can find the courage to lead her sisters into the mysterious world beyond the silver gate
Little Pup cannot sleep! He counts sheep, watches the stars and plays with the
mice but he's still wide awake. What can mum do to help her tired little pup
fall asleep?
The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world. In France, the brilliant young battle-mage Napoleon Bonaparte and has all but conquered Europe. Britain fights back, protected by the gulf of the channel and powerful fire-magic, but Wilberforce's own battle to bring about free magic and abolition has met a dead end. In Saint Domingue, Fina watches as Toussaint Louverture navigates these opposing forces to liberate the country. But there is another, even darker war being fought beneath the surface. A blood magician is using the Revolutionary Wars to bring about a return to dark magic. Across the world, only a few know of his existence and the choices they make will shape the new age of magic
FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. Join Puss in Boots, the cleverest cat around, as he takes care of his young master; discover the warming tale of Little Mouse helping Big Lion; & find out what happens to silly Chicken Licken'. Ages 0+
'A book to be absolutely devoured' Lucy Holland, author of SistersongOff the
coast of Ireland sits a legendary island hidden by magic. A place of ruins and
ancient trees, sea-salt air and fairy lore, Hy-Brasil is the only home Biddy
has ever known. Washed up on its shore as a baby, Biddy lives a quiet life
with her guardian, the mercurial magician Rowan. A life she finds increasingly
stifling.One night, Rowan fails to return from his mysterious travels. To find
him, Biddy must venture into the outside world for the first time. But Rowan
has powerful enemies-forces who have hoarded the world's magic and have set
their sights on the magician's many secrets.Biddy may be the key to stopping
them. Yet the closer she gets to answers, the more she questions everything
she's ever believed about Rowan, her past, and the nature of magic itself.A
WORLD OF WONDER AND MIRACLES UNFURLS IN THIS TIMELESS COMING-OF-AGE
FANTASY'That most rare and precious thing: a brand-new classic, both wholly
original and wonderfully nostalgic. It's an absolute treasure' Alix E. Harrow,
author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January'Draws you in and make you believe
that magic does exist. I absolutely adored it!' Andrea Stewart, author of The
Bone Shard Daughter'An enchantment of a novel. A coming-of-age story teeming
with magic, with characters striving to change an unjust world . . . this is a
book to be savoured' E. J. Beaton, author of The Councillor
Little Pup struggles to fall asleep despite trying various activities like counting sheep and playing with mice. His nighttime adventures leave him wide awake, but a surprise gift from his mom may hold the key to finally helping him drift off to dreamland.
Schon sein ganzes Leben lang hat der ebenso liebenswerte wie chaotische Literaturdozent Charley Sutherland versucht, seine einzigartige Begabung vor der Welt zu verbergen: Er kann Figuren aus Büchern zum Leben erwecken! Das ist toll, wenn es sich dabei um Pu den Bären handelt, und kompliziert, wenn plötzlich der Hund der Baskervilles in deinem Vorgarten sitzt. Nur Charleys Bruder Rob weiß von seiner Gabe. Deshalb läuten bei dem etwas biederen Anwalt auch sämtliche Alarmglocken, als er eines Nachts einen Anruf von Charley erhält und dieser ihm gesteht, er habe Uriah Heep, den Schurken aus Charles Dickens’ Meisterwerk »David Copperfield«, freigelassen. Und der hat nichts Geringeres im Sinn als das Ende der Welt. Gemeinsam versuchen Charley und Rob, Uriah zurück in den Roman zu verbannen, bevor er größeres Unheil anrichten kann. Doch dabei stoßen sie auf ein dunkles Geheimnis ...
Little Mouse and his furry friends love playing together, but Hetty the Hedgehog is too shy to join in because she feels so different to them. That is, until one day when Little Mouse is in trouble and Hetty is the only one who can help! A touching story about making friends and being yourself, perfect for sharing together at story time.
A classic Christmas story featuring all the magic of Santa combined with the magic of your favorite city, state, or country. It's the night before Christmas and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit your house? Follow Santa's journey in this magical retelling of a Christmas classic starring the locations and landmarks that make the place where you live special!
