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Poisoned
Par Jennifer Donnelly. 2020
Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen's huntsman. Her lips were the…
color of ripe cherries, her skin as soft as new-fallen snow, her hair as dark as midnight. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman took out his knife . . . and took Sophie's heart. It shouldn't have come as a surprise. Sophie had heard the rumors, the whispers. They said she was too kind and foolish to rule -- a waste of a princess. A disaster of a future queen. And Sophie believed them. She believed everything she'd heard about herself, the poisonous words people use to keep girls like Sophie from becoming too powerful, too strong . . . With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy, proving that even the darkest magic can't extinguish the fire burning inside every girl, and that kindness is the ultimate form of strength.Adela Cathcart (The Cullen Collection #4)
Par George MacDonald. 2018
Fairy tales told around the fire on Christmas Eve—including &“The Light Princess,&” &“The Shadows,&” &“The Golden Key,&” and &“The Giant&’s…
Heart.&” Reminiscent of Chaucer&’s Canterbury Tales, MacDonald&’s attempt to package a collection of short stories in the guise of a novel is built around a group of snowbound travelers attempting to pass the time in a country house by sharing stories in hopes of distracting young Adela Cathcart from her illness. Early in his career, MacDonald was trying different genres and storytelling methods, and this is a prime example of his creative experimentation. First published in 1865, the included stories changed with a new edition in 1882. Some of MacDonald&’s well-known short stories made their first appearance in one of the two editions. This new publication from Michael Phillips includes the best from both original editions.Silver and Plum: And Other Stories (Fairy Tales from Tang Tang)
Par Tang Tang. 2022
Welcome to Fairy Tales from Tang Tang Tang Tang weaves traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements, using vivid language…
to craft unique stories of wonder and magic. These beautiful, poignant fairy tales will leave an imprint on your heart with their universal themes of friendship, family, loyalty and loss. What happens when … two children promise to reunite in a year and two toy cats make the same pledge? a ghost carries an orphan girl away to his island to teach his plants to talk? an immortal phoenix falls in love with a mortal man? a young boy rides a mysterious train into the wilderness? a sleepless ghost decides to hang upside down in a girl&’s chimney? This book is for children and for adults who never lost their sense of wonder. Translated from the original Chinese Edited by Rebecca Moesta and illustrated by Lü Qiumei. Translated by Li Xiaochun and Rebecca MoestaEnglish Fairy Tales
Par Joseph Jacobs. 2008
A collection of some of the most famous stories in all of English literature Classic fairy tales endure from generation…
to generation. The source of countless adaptations and reimaginings, this collection is remarkable in its scale and diversity. Featuring familiar tales like &“Jack and the Beanstalk,&” &“The History of Tom Thumb,&” and &“The Story of the Three Little Pigs,&” as well as more obscure gems like &“The Old Woman and Her Pig&” and &“Childe Rowland,&” this anthology is a treasure trove of outstanding children&’s literature. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.The Legend of the King (The Squire's Tales #10)
Par Gerald Morris. 2010
&“Gracefully interweav[es] Arthurian legend, realistic and magical elements, humor, and heartbreak . . . an engrossing conclusion to a notable series.&” —Booklist…
In this final installment of the Squire&’s Tale series, Terence and his fellow Knights of the Round Table must come together in a last stand to save Camelot. The characters Gerald Morris has brought to life throughout his series—Terence and Gawain, Lynet and Gaheris, Luneta and Rhience, Dinadan and Palomides—each have an important role to play in this climactic final conflict. Maintaining their faith, selflessness, and honor, Arthur&’s court bands together to try to defeat Morgause and Mordred and banish the dark magic from England forever. &“Morris pulls off a spectacular conclusion to his humane and witty Squire&’s Tales series as destructive intrigues both provide a backdrop for a fan-pleasing reunion of favorite figures from past episodes and lead up to the final battle between Arthur and his brilliant, hideously warped son Mordred . . . Well done.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“The knights&’ simplicity, honor, and kitchen-table philosophizing will continue to entrance readers, straight through to the end of this thrilling, elegiac, hope-from-the-ashes saga.&” —The Horn Book (starred review) &“In this final title in the series, Morris once again makes the adventure, excitement, and magic of King Arthur and his court accessible to every reader . . . An excellent end to a worthwhile and well-written series that can be recommended to reluctant and skilled readers alike.&” —School Library JournalThe People in the Castle: Selected Strange Stories
Par Joan Aiken, Kelly Link, Lizza Aiken. 2016
Praise for Joan Aiken's stories:"Wildly inventive, darkly lyrical, and always surprising . . . should be cherished."--Publishers Weekly"Darkly whimsical stories.…
. . . Aiken writes with surpassing spirit and alertness, her elegant restraint and dry wit never fail to leave their mark."--Kirkus Reviews"Will appeal to readers of short stories and literary fiction. Highly recommended."--Library Journal"Aiken's pastoral meadows and circus chaos, gothic grotesques and quirky romances . . . have a dream-like quality executed with a brevity and wit that is a testament to her skill as a story-teller."--California Literary Review"Fantasy is combined with magic, myth and adventure to form weird, wonderful and immersive tales."--For Book's SakeHere is the whisper in the night, the dog whose loyalty outlasted death, the creak upstairs, that half-remembered ghost story that won't let you sleep, the sound that raises gooseflesh, the wish you'd checked the lock on the door before dark fell. Here are tales of suspense and the supernatural that will chill, amuse, and exhilarate. Features a new introduction by the late author's daughter, Lizza Aiken.Best known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Joan Aiken (1924-2004) wrote over a hundred books and won the Guardian and Edgar Allan Poe awards. After her first husband's death, she supported her family by copyediting at Argosy magazine and an advertising agency before turning to fiction. She went on to write for Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, Argosy, Women's Own, and many others. Visit her online at joanaiken.com.Say My Name
Par Joanna Ho. 2023
"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their culture of origin. The…
author builds a strong case that everyone should embrace their names and honor and learn those with which they may not be familiar." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A moving title that honors its readers and encourages them to feel confident in their cultural identities." —School Library Journal"A celebratory story that embraces identities and the beautiful origins behind one’s name." —ALA Booklist"In this powerful picture book, Ho’s poetic prose and Le’s expressive folk-art illustrations explore the beauty of embracing all identities and cultures"—Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksNew York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us.Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names—and correctly saying them—are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those who came before us.Six children connect with the reader and proudly celebrate their names and backgrounds: Hé Xiao-Guang, Ofa Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, Xóchitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honor their ancestors and cultural histories.Joanna Ho’s lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a person’s name is the only way we can truly know another.Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters
Par Ciannon Smart. 2023
"A dangerously good time!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author“This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. Triumphant!” —Dhonielle…
Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers Enter the world of Below London, the magical home of monsters, where causing a ruckus is the best thing you can do.Notorious troublemaker Rayleigh Mann has just discovered he’s the son of the infamous Bogey Mann. There’s just one problem: Bogey is missing and Rayleigh is the only one who can find him. But to do so, Rayleigh must travel to Bogey’s world…Below London, where Rayleigh’s penchant for tricks just might help him survive an adventure straight out of his wildest dreams—or perhaps his most terrifying nightmares.With a hilarious voice and endlessly fun magic, the first book in Ciannon Smart’s thrilling middle grade fantasy series is perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Marvellers.Raaga's Song: A Diwali Story
Par Navina Chhabria. 2023
For fans of Sugar in Milk and Festival of Colors, this celebration of the Diwali holiday is interwoven with an…
empowering folktale that teaches the importance of being true to oneself. Raaga has always dreamed of singing at the annual Diwali mela at the Royal Place. Ever since she was a little girl, her grandfather would tell her the story of how Lord Rama and his army slew the ten-headed demon Ravana (the story for which Diwali is celebrated today). While young Raaga has always suffered from stage fright, the more Raaga practices with her grandfather, the larger her audience grows, like her own little army. When the day of the audition comes, Raaga takes to the stage in front of her family and friends. But the ten judges tower over her like Ravana and taunt her: "You are the color of a moonless night," one says. "Can you really sing?" It will take all of Raaga's courage and the support of her "army" to summon the strength of Lord Rama and prove them wrong.CHamoru Legends: A Gathering of Stories
Par Teresita Lourdes Perez. 2019
CHamoru Legends retells twelve CHamoru legends and features personal reflections from author Teresita Lourdes Perez, unique illustrations of each legend…
by Guam artists, and versions of the legends in the CHamoru language by Maria Ana Tenorio Rivera. The book includes CHamoru classics like the story of the siblings who created the universe; the two lovers who were pushed to the edge of a cliff because their union was forbidden; and the tale of the son who leapt an island away to escape his jealous father.CHamoru Legends is the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze Medal recipient for Best Regional Fiction for Australia/New Zealand/Pacific Rim.It is a reversible book featuring the legends in English on one side and in CHamoru on the other. Through multiple layers of interpretation, the book weaves together strips of wisdom and cultural lessons like the leaves used to shape the CHamoru guåfak, or mat, upon which the earliest CHamoru storytellers sat sharing their versions of these timeless tales.Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley (American Legends Ser.)
Par Jonathan Kruk. 2011
A storyteller examines Irving&’s &“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow&” and the lore that inspired it, as well as other local…
legends of the Hudson Valley. The story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman is one of America's best-known fables, but what other stories does the Hudson Valley hold? Imps cause mischief on the Hudson River, a white lady haunts Raven Rock, Major Andre&’s ghost seeks redemption and real headless Hessians search for their severed skulls. These mysterious and spooky tales from the region&’s past inspired Irving and continue to captivate the imagination to this day. &“Kruk has been enchanting audiences with his dramatic, enticing storytelling ability for 20 years.&” —Suzanne Rothberg, Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow PatchSea Girl: Feminist Folktales from Around the World (Feminist Folktales #3)
Par Ethel Johnston Phelps. 2017
The third volume in this beautifully illustrated anthology features traditional tales of heroic women from China to Canada and beyond.Long…
before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics and presents them with original artwork by designer and illustrator Suki Boynton.Volume three in the series, Sea Girl features an introduction by Daniel Jose Older, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Saints. In legends from China, Finland, India, Canada, and more, brave heroines encounter monstrous rivers and ogres' nests while outsmarting desperate sharks and hungry tigers. They courageously save families and villages—and, most importantly, they always choose their own fate.The Hunter Maiden: Feminist Folktales from Around the World (Feminist Folktales #4)
Par Ethel Johnston Phelps. 2017
The fourth volume in this beautifully illustrated anthology features traditional tales of heroic women from Russia to South Africa and…
beyond.Long before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics and presents them with original artwork by designer and illustrator Suki Boynton.Volume four in the series, The Hunter Maiden features an introduction by Renee Watson, the New York Times bestselling author of Piecing Me Together. In these eleven adventures, a diverse cast of female protagonists lend their daring and determination to everything from battling evil wizards in Russia to outsmarting tricky demons in South Africa. In the title story, a young member of the Zuni Native American tribe proves her resourcefulness as she confronts cultural double standards and malicious winter spirits.Tatterhood: Feminist Folktales from Around the World (Feminist Folktales #1)
Par Ethel Johnston Phelps. 2016
The first volume in this beautifully illustrated anthology features traditional tales of heroic women from Japan to Scotland and beyond.Long…
before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics and presents them with original artwork by designer and illustrator Suki Boynton.Volume one in the series, Tatterhood features an introduction by Gayle Forman, the New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay. These twelves tales from Japan, Norway, Scotland, Sudan, and more, celebrate the cunning, hard work, and physical strength of their heroines. In these pages, a family of three women teaches a burly man how to wrestle, a girl battles a fearsome bear, and a young mother rescues her village from an elephant's stomach.Girls of Paper and Fire Complete Trilogy Omnibus
Par Natasha Ngan. 2023
The mesmerising New York Times bestselling trilogy! Now available in a complete omnibus! Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen…
as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honour they could hope for . . . and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth.And instead of paper, she's made of fire.Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. Ten years ago, her mother was snatched by the royal guards, and her fate remains unknown. Now, the guards are back and this time it's Lei they're after - the girl with the golden eyes, whose rumoured beauty has piqued the king's interest.Over weeks of training in the opulent but oppressive palace, Lei and eight other girls learn the skills and charm that befit a king's consort. There, Lei does the unthinkable - she falls in love. Her forbidden romance becomes enmeshed with an explosive plot that threatens her world's entire way of life. Lei, still the wide-eyed country girl at heart, must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and revenge.Included in this omnibus:Girls of Paper and FireGirls of Storm and ShadowGirls of Fate and FuryPRAISE FOR GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE SERIES:'An elegant and heart-rending ode to human endurance, and to love.'Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree'Kicking ass and resisting oppression in a rich, magical, and Asian-inspired world.'R. F. Kuang, bestselling author of Babel 'One of the *the* best YA books I've read for years.'Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesTime Maverick (Yr 3 - The Nightshade Guild: Broken Time #9)
Par Gracen Miller. 2023
New Orleans 2034... A post-apocalyptic hellhole where anarchy rules the streets. Thrown forward in time, Nicoletta, Stetson, and Marik discover…
a bleak world with no opportunities. Paranormals control the narrative, enslaving and governing the humans for their sick pleasures. Nic loathes the self-proclaimed King ruling her city. Buildings are decimated and humans are fighting to the death in horrific gladiator style confrontations. The new normal must go. Their best hope at overhauling their dismal future lies in finding a way back to their timeline. But can they catch a break to turn that theory into reality?Dazzling: The shimmering, spellbinding debut novel
Par Chikodili Emelumadu. 2023
'I am truly dazzled' TRACY CHEVALIER'A rich tapestry of African mythology and magic' CHERIE JONES'Bursting with magic, bright and visceral'…
JENNIFER SAINT'A feast of shimmering, beautiful prose' CHIKA UNIGWESoon you will become the thing all other beasts fear.Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure's daddy died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a spirit who promises to bring her father back - but she has to do something for him first. Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back that can't be scratched. An itch that speaks to her patrilineal destiny, to defend her people by becoming a leopard. Her father impressed upon her what an honour this was before he vanished, but it's one she couldn't want less. But as the two girls reckon with their burgeoning wildness and the legacy of their fathers' decisions, Ozoemena's fellow students at her new boarding school start to vanish. Treasure and Ozoemena will face terrible choices as each must ask herself: in a world that always says 'no' to women, what must two young girls sacrifice to get what is theirs?'Erudite, original and beautifully written' CHRISTIE WATSON'Unexpected, explosive and deeply satisfying' MELISSA FU'A masterful storm' DOREEN CUNNINGHAM'Uncanny and affecting in equal measure' T. L. HUCHU'One hell of a book' MEG CLOTHIERGod of Darkness (The Goddess Test Novels)
Par Aimée Carter. 2012
Don’t miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Starcrossed and Mortal…
Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!For millennia, we’ve caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus. Now Aimée Carter pulls back the curtain on how they became the powerful, petty, loving and dangerous immortals that Kate Winters knows. His solitary existence has grown too wearisome to continue, and as one girl after another fails the Goddess Test, all seems lost. But when Henry—a.k.a. Hades—meets Kate Winters, he can’t help but hope this time will be different….This story can be read at any time, but was originally written after Goddess Interrupted and before The Goddess Inheritance. Don’t miss any of the epic and exhilarating action in the GODDESS TEST series by Aimée Carter!The following is the complete Goddess Test series of three full-length novels and six companion novellas, in ideal reading order:¥ The Goddess Test¥ The Goddess Hunt(Novella)¥ Goddess Interrupted¥ The Goddess Queen(Novella)¥ The Lovestruck Goddess(Novella)¥ Goddess of the Underworld(Novella)¥ God of Thieves(Novella)¥ God of Darkness (Novella)¥ The Goddess Inheritance“A fresh take on the Greek myths adds sparkle to this romantic fable.”—Cassandra Clare on The Goddess TestMy Soul to Steal: My Soul To Keep My Soul To Steal Reaper (Soul Screamers #3)
Par Rachel Vincent. 2011
Trying to work things out with Nashher maybe boyfriendis hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened.…
But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fearsand craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whateverand whoevershe wants.The Bodacious Ozarks: True Tales of the Backhills
Par Charles Morrow Wilson. 2002
The real challenge of the bodacious (outright, unmistakable) Ozarks, the remote hill country of Arkansas and Missouri, is how to…
get a living out of the land. It can be done, but there are times when the only dependable backhills crop seems to be the storytelling. An Ozarks story grows from the land and is never pure fiction; but one has never been entirely factual, either. Even so, this book of tales is about real people—their philosophic bent and extraordinary vocabulary, neither of which has its roots in erudition, and how they combine individuality, irreverence, and human warmth into a reasonable way of life that hardly seems possible in this day and age. As storyteller, commentator, guide, and reporter, the author takes us down a road, part past, part present, where a fancy car would lose its axle within the hour, but where the age of anxiety hasn&’t made much headway either, to find a slice of American life not duplicable anywhere. The Bodacious Ozarks provides a bushelful of homespun tales, reflecting the uniquely cultivated history of the Ozarks&’ land and people.