Petal is very excited about her birthday party. But when she phones her friends, they all seem to be busy doing other things! Just as she is about to give up hope her friends arrive – they wouldn’t miss Petal’s party for the world! PETAL’S PARTY is part of a series of four phone-shaped board books. Each has a ringing sound-chip and glittery cover, and is die-cut in the shape of each fairy’s particular flower. Delightfully brought to life by Louise Comfort’s beautiful and delicate illustrations...
Description Oh dear! Daisy has lost her sparkly necklace. Her fairy friends ring up to suggest all sorts of places where her necklace might be… perhaps it’s in the daffodils, or in the blackbird’s nest, or even by the river… Where will Daisy discover her necklace? DAISY’S NECKLACE is part of a series of four phone-shaped board books. Each has a ringing sound-chip and glittery cover, and is die-cut in the shape of each fairy’s particular flower. Delightfully brought to life by Louise Comfort’...
"Gloriously dark and romantic." -Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen "An alluring and seductive fairy tale." -Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "Horrifying, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, a lush fairy tale rooted in a moral quandary." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "An eerie, consuming tale of sacrifice and faith. Haunting and unique." -Booklist "Evocative." -BCCB Once, a witch made a pact with a devil. The legen...
The first book in an urban fantasy series about loyalty, power, and the rules of survival. Vampires are the only guardians Vance Ehecatl has ever known since he was abandoned by his shapeshifter family. He is grateful to them for generously providing for all of his needs and for offering him a home in the powerful empire of Midnight. But when an act of violence forces Vance from his sheltered life, he’s startled to meet Malachi Obsidian, a fellow shapeshifter with conflicting ideas about Midnigh...
Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin feels completely unready for his new position. Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, he's now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And despite all Ahkin's efforts, the sun is fading--and the end of the world may be at hand.For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor's death may mean that she is next. Prince Ahkin must be...
Tales of Kamanda Vol. 1 by Kama Sywor Kamanda; 41 enchanting tales by Africa's greatest story teller.Kama Sywor Kamanda has produced a dozen anthologies of poetry, several hundred stories, four novels and three plays. The imagery in his stories comes from African traditions but mixes the fantastic and the real, conjuring up memorable pictures of sunlight, dark forests, beautiful princess and fearful monsters. Born in the Congo, he published his first collection of stories in 1967 when he was 15....
"There are few things more exciting to discover than a debut novel packed with powerful storytelling and beautiful language. Storm Siren is one of those rarities. I'll read anything Mary Weber writes. More, please!" -JAY ASHER, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why "Storm Siren is a riveting tale from start to finish. Between the simmering romance, the rich and inventive fantasy world, and one seriously jaw-dropping finale, readers will clamor for the next book-and I'll be at...
A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology
by V.E. Schwab, Zoraida Córdova, Libba Bray, Nic Stone, Tessa Gratton, Rebecca Roanhorse, Samira Ahmed, Natalie C. Parker, and Anna-Marie McLemore
Anything is possible. From We Need Diverse Books fifteen award-winning and celebrated diverse authors deliver stories about a princess without need of a prince, a monster long misunderstood, memories that vanish with a spell, and voices that refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. Alucard and Prince Rhy’s relationship in V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series is finally revealed, Anna-Marie McLemore gives “Cinderella” a trans retelling, while letters supernaturally cross borders between...
Morgana is Stronger than Ever!The Order of Rhamnusia has managed to free Morgana. Now, the wicked sorceress is back and is plotting her revenge. She has her sights on Merlin and has a score to settle as to who is the world’s most powerful magical. Backed by the world’s most powerful magical order, Morgana truly is stronger than before.From Tragedy to Hero?Once the ultimate wizard, Merlin couldn’t save King Arthur and decided to hang up his powers for good. But now, dark forces are back, and they...
“Sparkles with beauty, intrigue, and romance.”—Kiera Cass, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match. But after an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah’s stepmother suggests an unthinkable solution: Selah must set sail across the Atlantic to visit a series of potential suitors—and if she doesn’t come home engaged, she sho...
Vikings meets Frostblood in this romantic historical fantasy stand-alone from author Jessica Leake. The ancient land of Éirinn is mired in war. Ciara, princess of Mide, has never known a time when Éirinn’s kingdoms were not battling for power, or Northmen were not plundering their shores. The people of Mide have always been safe because of Ciara’s unearthly ability to control her enemies’ minds and actions. But lately a mysterious crow has been appearing to Ciara, whispering warnings of an even...
Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman—who both contributed stories to this edition, as well—th...
Dark magic, mythical beasts, undying assassins, and forbidden love-this thrilling second installment in the epic Beast Charmer series is perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Claire Legrand I will fight-for her, for all of us-until I have nothing left to give. Noc, leader of the assassins of Cruor, may have broken the curse that's kept him trapped for so many years, but the dark magic won't be denied. If he doesn't kill Leena-the girl he can't live without-then his own life will be given as pay...
After cheating death, Veronica Welling is determined to savor every moment in her idyllic kingdom with both her true love and best friend by her side at last. At the same time, Mackenna Reid is enthusiastically building her new life and a theater with her prince. But just as their dreams of happiness are within reach, the world Vee and Kenna have chosen is ripped away, leaving them to face their most horrific challenge yet—their old lives. Thrust out of Doon, the best friends are confronted wit...
The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic and unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus, from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus and the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert a fascination and inspiration that have endured for millennia. There are few people as steeped in the Ancient World as Robin and Kathryn Waterfield, and in their hands th...
Cirque Du Freak #3 (Cirque Du Freak: Saga of Darren Shan, #3)
by Darren Shan
The Peasant's Dream (Fairy Tale Romance, #11)
by Melanie Dickerson
The duke's daughter, Adela, masquerades as a peasant for a small taste of freedom . . . until she falls in love with a commoner who has no idea who she really is. In this reverse reimagining of the Cinderella story, secrets and dangerous enemies threaten a fairy-tale romance. Adela, daughter of the powerful Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls. Longing for freedom, one day she sneaks away to the market disguised as a peasant. There, she meets a handsome young woodcarver...
Tunnels of Blood (The Saga of Darren Shan, #3) (Cirque Du Freak: Saga of Darren Shan, #3)
by Darren Shan
Darren, Evra, and Mr. Crepsley leave the Cirque Du Freak and get a taste of the city, but when corpses drained of blood are discovered, Darren and Evra must confront a dangerous creature of the night.
These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom, #2)
by Tahereh Mafi
Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, These Infinite Threads is the breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller This Woven Kingdom With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives. Kamran’s grandfather, the king of Ardunia, lays dead, the te...
Great Irish Heroes retells the stories of six great Irish heroes: St Patrick, Granuaile, Brian Boru, Brendan the Navigator, Fionn MacCumhaill and Cú Chulainn. Illustrated in full colour.
Cast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome. A river of blood and demons disguised as children are only two of the challenges standing in their way. Fortunately, they are not unequipped. Mayana’s royal blood controls the power of water, and Prince Ahkin wields the power of the sun itself. Ometeotl, the Mother goddess, provides them with other gifts—and an ominous wa...
"This collection of beautifully crafted tales will find a warm welcome from fans of either author, as well as from fantasy readers in general." - School Library Journal This collection tells five tales of creatures who live and die by fire, tales of the present day and the prehistoric past. There is a confrontation in a haunted graveyard, of the Firespace where only dragons can survive, of a boy who is claimed by Fire, of a young man who chases the fireworm through dark tunnels of dream,...