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Beowulf: A New Translation for Oral Delivery
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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.Nightingale Wood
Par 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
Par 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
Par 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. .The Mountain of Light
Par 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.Les jeunes voyageurs d'intermondes
Par Vianka Van Bokkem, Cécile Pério. 2014
J'habitais dans un petit village bordé par la célèbre forêt tordue, à l'ouest de la Pologne. Dans cette forêt, plus…
de 400 pins poussent avec une inclinaison de 90 degrés à la base de leur tronc. Ma curiosité va me conduire à une forêt enchantée dont les habitants sont aussi surprenants que les intermondes que je vais visiter en compagnie d'autres adolescents qui ont été capturés. Moi c'est Aniela et je t'invite à découvrir nos aventures!The Monster's Wife
Par Kate Horsley. 2014
A startling new sequel to Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. Told from the perspective of the girl Victor Frankenstein transformed…
into a Bride for his monster. To a tiny island in the Scottish Orkneys, peopled by a devout community of twenty, comes Victor Frankenstein, driven there by a Devil's bargain: to make a wife for the Creature who is stalking him across Europe. In this darkly-wrought answer to Frankenstein, we hear the untold tale of the monster's wife through the perspective of the doctor's housemaid. Oona works below stairs with her best friend May, washing the doctor's linens and keeping the fires lit at the Big House. An orphan whose only legacy is the illness that killed her mother, Oona knows she is doomed. But she is also thirsty for knowledge, determined to know life fully before it slips away. As tensions heighten between Victor and the islanders, Oona becomes the doctor's trusted accomplice, aiding in secret experiments and seeing horrors she sometimes wishes to forget. When May disappears, Oona must face up to growing suspicions about the enigmatic employer to whom she has grown close - but the truth is darker than anything she could imagine.A literary gothic, in the tradition of Jean Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea and Valerie Martin's Mary Reilly.Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories
Par Leigh Wyndfield, Dakota Cassidy, Jasmine Haynes, Dee S. Knight, Rae Morgan, Vanessa Hart, Sydney Morgann. 2003
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be transported to magical realms in this collection of oh-so-hot bedtime stories. From street-smart detective…
R. A. Punzel to Little Red and Snow White, you're favorite fairy tales are given a sexy twist in these seven enticing fables. Seven Hot Tales Under The CoverR. A. Punzel Lets Down Her HairDee S. KnightMix one street-savvy detective, two hapless parents and a missing computer genius. Shake well, then top with a spicy, luscious secretary, and you have the makings for the case of the century. Is it any wonder, that when Ramona Punzel is rescued by PI, Richard Hammer, she lets down her hair-and more?Beauty or the BitchJasmine HaynesShelby Stewart was the hottest rising star in Hollywood until suddenly, she was cursed. Retreating to her mountain hideaway, far from that fairy tale life, she hasn't been seen in ten years. Will Dexter King, sent by his magazine to ferret out her story, find a beauty? Or a bitch?Snow White and the Seven DorksDakota CassidySnow White has a whole new adventure for the year 2003! She's landed herself a job working with the seven Dork Brothers while she hides from her wicked stepmother. Between keeping up with Happy's prescription for Prozac and Grumpy's anger management, she has her hands full. But Prince (Charming that is) is coming to the rescue...Little Red, The Wolf and The HunterLeigh WyndfieldOn her way to Grandmother's house, Sybil Hood confronts the creepy Simon Wolf. Hot on Simon's trail, Mark Hunter is determined to bring down the deranged serial killer. When both Sybil and Mark fall into the madman's clutches, their courage is tested as they join forces not only to survive, but to defeat the big, bad Wolf.Once Upon A PrincessRae MorganPrincess Nadia has a bad rep. Two princely husbands; both dead from reputed cases of too much sex. Now, no man wants to bed her, and her sexual urges need more than a piece of plastic and a couple of double-As. When the handsome stranger knocks on the castle door, he is the answer to her immediate needs. But would a commoner do for a happy-ever-after ending?Petra and the WerewolfSydney MorgannWhile swimming nude in a secret woodland pool, Petra , a Russian peasant girl, meets Wolf Romanoff, king of the woodland wolves, and her heart recognizes him as her soul mate. Unfortunately, Wolf has been wrongfully blamed for recent villager deaths. He is hunted day and night by the hunter Ivan, who also wants Petra for his wife.Peter's TouchVanessa HartPeter was a guy who'd never grow up, as far as marketing guru Wendy was concerned. Physically, though, he'd matured into a hottie...and he was hot for her. Longing to show Wendy that they'd be good together, Peter challenges her to a private getaway weekend. Neither are prepared for the surprising consequences when Wendy calls his bluff.Wishes for Beginners
Par Eileen Cook. 2011
The second in a series of books about Willow's adventures as she masters her secret fairy powers, navigates sprite training,…
tries to ignore her perfect older sister, and maintains a friendship with Katie, the most un-normal of humans. Miranda, the most popular girl in fourth grade, comes to school with exciting news: her older cousin is getting married, and Miranda will be in the bridal party! This is great news for Willow, because Miranda's cousin has hired Willow's mom to provide the cake. She is certain this is her chance to finally get closer to Miranda. She makes it sound as if she is very involved in her mother's bakery and wedding planning business. Suddenly Willow is gaining popularity as the fourth grade expert on all things wedding. The only one who doesn't seem impressed is her best friend, Katie. Willow thinks she's finally arrived when Miranda invites her to an exclusive birthday slumber party. The only problem is that it is so exclusive, Katie hasn't been invited. Then, when Willow tries to use some fairy magic to make Miranda's cousin's wedding even bigger and better, everything goes horribly wrong. She might ruin the wedding, blow her first slumber party, and lose her best friend all in one. It's going to take magic to survive fourth grade.Demonosity
Par Amanda Ashby. 2013
An ancient myth + a mean girl + a reluctant warrior = a lively take on good vs. evil The…
Black Rose--a powerful ancient force--has been let loose and has taken up residence in Celeste Gibson, popular girl at Cassidy Carter-Lewis' high school. Thomas Delacroix is the spirit of a fourteenth-century knight who is devoted to protecting the Black Rose, but he needs a contemporary living being to take on the challenge. That's where Cassidy comes in. She's a quirky high school junior who just wants to dress in her vintage clothes, hang out with her best friend, and take care of her father, who is recovering from surgery. She's the last person who would ever volunteer for such a task, but no one actually asked her. Now, like it or not, she finds herself training before dawn and battling demons at parties, the mall, and even at school. But hey, no one ever said high school was going to be easy. . .The Secret Fire
Par Whitaker Ringwald. 2016
The third and final book in the critically acclaimed Secret Box trilogy, a series pitch-perfect for fans of humorous mystery…
capers like Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and the Mysterious Benedict Society.Who knew that insisting on opening a strange birthday present would lead to being kidnapped by an evil Greek god determined to conquer the world? Jax Malone certainly didn't. But now she's trapped in the back of a limo bound for Epimetheus's secret lair. He wants to control the three ancient urns that used to belong to Pandora's daughter. Magical urns that can suck hope, faith, and love out of the world.Now Jax, Ethan, and Tyler's only chance to fight Epimetheus's formidable power might be to find a secret weapon--and to realize that their family ties are stronger than any magic.The Well's End
Par Seth Fishman. 2014
Sixteen-year-old Mia Kish's small town of Fenton, Colorado is known for three things: being home to the world's tallest sycamore…
tree, the national chicken-thigh-eating contest and one of the ritziest boarding schools in the country, Westbrook Academy. But when emergency sirens start blaring and Westbrook is put on lockdown, quarantined and surrounded by soldiers who shoot first and ask questions later, Mia realizes she's only just beginning to discover what makes Fenton special. And the answer is behind the wall of the Cave, aka Fenton Electronics, of which her father is the Director. Mia's dad has always been secretive about his work, allowing only that he's working for the government. But unless Mia's willing to let the whole town succumb to a strange illness that ages people years in a matter of hours, the end result death, she's got to break quarantine, escape the school grounds and outsmart armed soldiers to uncover the truth.