The Fountains of Silence meets Spinning Silver in this rollicking tale set amid the 1956 Hungarian revolution in post-WWII Communist Budapest from Sydney Taylor Honor winner Katherine Locke.In the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows the river is magic. During WWII, the river kept her family safe when they needed it most--safe from the Holocaust. But that was before the Communists seized power. Before her parents were murdered by the Soviet police. Before Csilla knew things about her father's legacy that she wishes she could forget. Now Csilla keeps her head down, planning her escape from this country that has never loved her the way she loves it. But her carefully laid plans fall to pieces when her parents are unexpectedly, publicly exonerated. As the protests in other countries spur talk of a larger revolution in Hungary, Csilla must decide if she believes in the promise and magic of her deeply flawed country enough to risk her life to help save it, or if she should let
In this delightful follow-up to How to Light Your Dragon, readers see how fun life with a pet dragon can be. In five short, amusing stories full of colourful illustrations, the child and dragon playact as firefighters, doctors, and even Christmas trees! But living with a dragon is anything but normal; when they get tired and need to nap, dragons snore and little sparks come out of their nose that attract fireflies. Pure magic and wonder!
The fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreakNot every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads a
Use your Magic Magnifying Glass to see inside the most fascinating place of all: the human body! See how the heart beats, the lungs breathe and muscles can keep us moving as you explore the inner work
Earth needs protecting and we can help, too. If we all work together, there's lots we can do. Recycling our rubbish, not throwing away,means things can be used in a different way!Follow six families throughout the day to show the things we can all do around the house to live in a more environmentally concious way.Artwork from bestselling illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon will bring a smile of recognition to parents' faces everywhere and captures the unique loving bond at the heart of every family.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is The Hunger Games with vampires and the first book in the BookTok phenomenon and international bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent - perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses.The Hunger Games meets vampires in the first book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue.Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always — always — guard your heart.The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.But winning won’t be easy, pitting Oraya against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, she will be forced to make an alliance wit
A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSome legends are born, some are drawn ...Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew…Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City:'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • From the author of the breakout novel Thistlefoot: a collection of dark fairytales and fractured folklore exploring how our passions can save us—or go monstrously wrong.“Real magic, real delight, doled out generously in the shape of wistful, ferocious, this-world-but-better stories.”—Kelly Link, author of White Cat, Black DogThe stories in Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart are about the abomination that resides within us all. That churning, clawing, ravenous yearning: the hunger to be held, and seen, and known. And the terror, too: to be loved too well, or not enough, or for long enough. To be laid bare before your sweetheart, to their horror. To be recognized as the monstrous thing you are.Two teenage girls working at a sinister roadside attraction called the Eternal Staircase explore its secrets—and their own doomed summer love. A zombie rooster plays detective in a missing persons case. A woman moves into a new house with her acclaim
Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series— this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANWelcome to the Wombatton Academy of Better Magic!Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?!Full of action, humor, and lots of heart—the New York Times calls Hilo, "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family." Don't miss out on the latest installment of this beloved series that kids and grownups love!
Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks.Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people.Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts?With a tender bond that calls to mind The Girl Who Drank the Moon, charming c
Witness the fate of beloved heroes and notorious foes in the heart-stopping conclusion to V.E. Schwab’s New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy. This edition will include the following spe
Friday 4th FebruaryIt feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming!Bea Black is determined to become the BEST witch she can be and learn EVERYTHING about magic. So when a school visit from some VERY important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far. But when the visitors arrive, they are NOT who the students and teachers were expecting.In fact, they're the opposite! With the witch school at risk of being exposed, it's up to Bea to use her ordinary special skills to save the day. The perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:"Great fun!" - iPaper"Full of magical mayhem!" - BookTrust"A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone." - Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE
Friday 18th FebruaryBinky has just reminded us that we have to put on this play in front of the WHOLE SCHOOL and now we’re a mixture of excited and SCARED!When Bea’s class is tasked with putting on the school play, she can’t wait to get started. Her friends are nothing if not dramatic, and now her magic is getting stronger, perhaps she can use that to create some special effects!But before long the drama takes over the school – with overenthusiastic set design, nervous performers and transformation mishaps. It’s time for Bea and her friends to put their teamwork to the test and put on an unFROGettable performance…A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:“Great fun!” – iPaper“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of
Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book AwardIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love's author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準
當你翻開這本書時，如果湊巧想起了一位失聯的朋友，請你努力將今天記下來，或者寫在日誌上，因為《小王子》說：「把朋友忘了，是一件很可悲的事，並非每個人都有朋友的……」《小王子》適合9歲到99歲的人閱讀，書中的隱喻既明朗又隱諱，一筆一筆勾勒出人類心中最原始的美。小王子是好奇的頑童，為了探險來到地球，當他仰望成千上萬個星星時，小王子永遠有辦法辨別出那個最特別的星球，就像漂泊的人類，心裡惦記著一塊終究會回去的原鄉。閱讀本書，你可能大吃一驚，彷彿遇到熟識的朋友，分享你的心情；你也可能為了某些橋段傷心，書中的語言那樣深刻，共鳴響起，猶如你親筆寫下的日記。你可以把閱讀《小王子》的經驗當作一個珍藏秘密，每一次閱讀都重新洗淨你的心靈。《小王子》如此平實地存在著，正如同你我生活的意境。 The Little Prince addresses the feelings hidden in the depths of your heart. Perhaps it has been years since you decided to dwell in solitude. Every day you try your best to avoid dangers that might hurt your feelings. After many years, you may find out nobody can gain access to your heart. You may even forget how to grasp happiness when it shows up.The Little Prince awakens your mind. It approaches your heart with a gentle motion. Before you know it, The Little Prince has done everything to prepare you for grace and love. That is the magic of this book. The author of The Little Prince uses a child’s point of view to offer profound and ke
"A timely quest infused with magic." The Times, Children's Book of the WeekThe hugely-anticipated, brand-new fairytale adventure from Sophie Anderson, the bestselling author of The House with Chicken Legs. The Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The humans live on one side of the island, and the alkonosts - the bird-people - live on the other.But it wasn't always this way... Linnet wishes she could sing magic. But magic is forbidden and she has been banished with her father to the Mournful Swamp.She misses her old life, and dreams of reuniting with her friends. When her father is captured for taking a precious jewel, Linnet must set out on a treacherous journey. Travelling through alligator pools and sinking sands with new friends, she learns how to be brave, and discovers something even more powerful than singing magic.Something that could save her father, and heal the broken heart of her island once more... With themes of grief, trust, love, and that we have more in comm
Created by Sarah Mlynowski, the bestselling author behind Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic, this magical new series is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for a new generation of young readers!When Becca's best friend, Hailey, says she doesn't want to be friends anymore, Becca is devastated. But then Becca receives a mysterious package in the mail with a beautiful bracelet and a note that tells her to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet--why not, right?--and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends.And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to Becca's own mom (!!). At first, Becca loves her newfound popularity, but things quickly spin out of control. As thousands of text messages pour in and the lunch lady sobs because she thinks Becca snubbed her, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse?Brimming with humor, heart, and adventure, this brand-new series created by the belov
In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz... with hilarious and empowering results!Follow the yellow brick road...I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger!Now we have to:- Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow- Flee the flying monkeys- Learn to steer a hot-air balloon- Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day...or we'll never escape -- and everyone knows there's no place like home!Th
From bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn story about big dreams, self-esteem, the enduring magic of true friendship . . . and mermaids! Unicorn has a dream. A beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream: Unicorn longs to be a mermaid! (Sometimes. Not all the time.) With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn's dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn't go as planned, Unicorn doesn't feel very beautiful or bewitching. When Unicorn starts to feel insecure, can Kitty help make him feel enchanting again? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham reunite for another heart-bursting story featuring their utterly adorable kitty-corn pair!
