Ever since Prue McKeel returned home from the Impassable Wilderness, life has been pretty dull. Her mind is constantly returning to the verdant groves and sky-tall trees of Wildwood, where her friend Curtis still remains
When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their own ruthlessness to prevail.
Out of Nowhere is a beautifully illustrated, touching children's picture book about facing fears, dealing with anxiety and learning to explore the world.Cosmo is afraid. Of everything . He spends his days jumping at loud noises, recoiling from scary shadows, and hiding from new people. So you can imagine how he felt when a huge, menacing green spot appears as if from nowhere . Too terrified to …
Are you ready for mischief? For the Malign family, Mischief is a very serious matter. But Malice Malign isn't like the rest of her family... When Malice's sister uncovers a TIME-STOPPING POCKETWATCH, she unleashes a whole world of trouble. Maniacal, the most malevolent of all the Malignsm is back and he needs to be STOPPED! The clock is ticking...
Dante’s Inferno meets Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi in this all-new dark academia fantasy from R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own. Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek: The story of a hero’s descent to t…
Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to figh…
The journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in a particular seat, they cannot leave the café, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . . Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s beautiful, moving story explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for…
Included in this volume of J. Sheridan Le Fanu's marvellous ghost stories are "Madam Crowl's Ghost"; "Squire Toby's Will"; "Dickon the Devil"; "The Child That Went with the Fairies"; "The White Cat of Drumgunniol"; "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street"; Ghost Stories of Chapelizod, including "The Village Bully," "The Sexton's Adventure," "The Specter Lovers"; "Wicked Capta…
This remarkable collection of stories, first published in 1872, includes Green Tea, The Familiar, Mr. Justice Harbottle, The Room in le Dragon Volant, and Carmilla. The five stories are purported to be cases by Dr. Hesselius, a 'metaphysical' doctor, who is willing to consider the ghosts both as real and as hallucinatory obsessions. The reader's doubtful anxiety mimics that of the protagonist, …
Not last night but the night before, a little boy's friends came knocking at the door. They knocked him flat when he left them in, then all of a sudden they began to sing.
On a normal street, in an ordinary house, lives an extraordinary boy! Megaboy and his trusty sidekick, Megadog, keep their town safe and sound. Just one thing stands in their way… Dastardly Dad! Will they escape from their chores? Will they stop the villain before bedtime?
It's the latest naughty adventure with the Naughtiest Ever Fairy, and this time she's feeling lonely. Using one of her naughty spells she conjures up a new friend, who in turn uses one of her naughty spells to conjure up a new friend, who, in turn...Who can possibly help the Naughtiest Ever Fairy stay the naughtiest EVER fairy (ever)? Another naughty tale from Nick Ward.
slowly, slowly, slowly that's the way the sloth moves. slowly, it eats and then, slowly, it falls asleep. what strange kind of creature is this? the other animals wonder. why doesnat it run or fly or play or hunt like the rest of us? awhy are you so slow?a the howler monkey inquires. but the sloth doesnat answer any questions until the jaguar asks, awhy are you so lazy?a Anyone who has ever fel…
Read along with Disney! Elsa and Anna want to have the spring parade this year. There is a lot to plan. Anna has trouble finding a horse to ride for the parade until Kristoff has an idea. Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out who can help!
When a huge cyclone transports the orphan Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, where she follows the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City where the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will grant any wish. She has further adventures in Glinda of Oz.
Jake and his friends Izzy and Cubby outsmart Captain Hook is this story based on the hit Disney Junior preschool series Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love reading about Jake's fun adventures.
Step into the Dark Realm - home to the most dangerous Beasts yet! In the perilous Black Ocean lurks Narga the Sea Monster. As well as preying on the rebels and fighting evil wizard Malvel, Narga is holding one of the good Beasts of Avantia captive. Can Tom set the good Beast free, or will it remain trapped in the Dark Realm for ever?
One fatal prophecy. Seven brace demigods. A quest to find -- and close -- the doors of death.Annabeth and her friends Piper, Jason and Leo have landed at camp Jupiter with one mission in mind. The time has come for Roman and Greek demigods to unite. With Percy Jackson, Hazel and Frank by their side, they must combine forces to find -- and close -- the Doors of Death.But Annabeth is hiding a sec…
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.
This charming picture book of four princess tales has been specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and provides fantastic value for money.
Can you ever reach a rainbow? Join Chrystal the mermaid as she tries to find out with the help of her friends. An irresistibly pretty board book that all young girls are sure to enjoy.
The Munrungs cross the Carpet to find a new home after their village is destroyed by the powerful and mysterious natural force Fray.
The wandering warrior Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum from both a mysterious monster and the prince's father, the Mikado.
Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.