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An award-winning author tells of a mermaid who leaves the sea in search of her landish mother in a captivating tale spun with beautiful prose, lush descriptions, empathy, and keen wit.Blood calls to blood; charm calls to charm.It is the way of the world.Come close and tell us your dreams.Sanna is a mermaid but she is only half seavish. The night of her birth, a sea-witch cast a spell that made Sannas people, including her landish mother, forget how and where she was born. Now Sanna is sixteen and an outsider in the seavish matriarchy, and she is determined to find her mother and learn who she is. She apprentices herself to the witch to learn the magic of making and unmaking, and with a new pair of legs and a quest to complete for her teacher, she follows a clue that leads her ashore on the Thirty-Seven Dark Islands. There, as her fellow mermaids wait in the sea, Sanna stumbles into a wall of white roses thirsty for blood, a hardscrabble people hungry for miracles, and a baroness who will do anything to live forever.

From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands - shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a breathtaking magical adventure ...Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young!Her biggest problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she meets a girl called Enilo.They become friends the best of friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ...

African myth and magic beat in the dark heart of this fable about witchcraft, superstition, the bonds we choose and those we cannot.Born into a family of West African witches, Sheba's terrified of her mother who is deadly dangerous. But like mother, like daughter magic runs through her blood and Sheba discovers powers of her own.Her touch can unravel people's innermost thoughts; their hopes, their fears their secrets. Sheba too can shape-shift. Through the communion of ancient magic, blood and friendship, she slowly uncovers the murderous truth about her stolen childhood and steels herself for the future. She must protect the hunted from the hunter her mother.

A riveting middle-grade fantasy about sibling bonds, enchanted houses and encroaching wilderness.The grass grew taller than the house itself, surrounding it on all sides. It stuffed the keyholes and

The long-awaited new novel from multi bestselling Garth Nix, set in the Old Kingdom, now in paperback! For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo. In a land where the dead will not stay dead, eighteen-year-old orphan Terciel is learning to wield a mighty and terrible power: necromancy. For he is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, the latest in a ancient line of necromancers tasked with protecting the Old Kingdom and preventing the Dead from crossing over to the realm of the living. Across the Wall in Ancelstierre, where magic does not usually work, Elinor, nineteen, lives a secluded life. But when destiny intervenes, she finds herself on a path to love, danger, and an adventure into the dominion of the dead... She does not know that she is deeply connected to the Old Kingdom until destiny places her on a path of magic, romance and a fight against the Dead who will not stay dead.

Carlota y Noah fueron separados nada más nacer debido a una extraña predicción nevo, cultura a la que pertenecen y que les identifica como individuos altamente evolucionados. Los dos han recibido educaciones muy diferentes y han descubierto algunas de las extraordinarias habilidades que poseen, como el hablar telepaticamente, olfatear los sentimientos, interactuar con los cuatro elementos de la naturaleza o compartir el alma de un lobo, pero ahora ha llegado el momento de que definan completamente a cual (o cuales) de las cinco etnias nevo pertenecen y asi recibir, en el fascinante Instituto Copernico, la educacion que precisan. La prediccion de los Nevo se desarrolla en la frontera que separa la realidad de la ficcion, basando el contexto en que se mueven sus protagonistas en un mundo mucho mas avanzado que el actual, pero enclavado en el, en su mismo espacio y en su mismo tiempo. Ellos nos mostraran lugares tan maravillosos como el aula jardin o la caverna de agua dulce, tan extraños como la cripta o el aula magna y tan extraordinarios como el purgatorio con su mar primigenio. Se convertiran en viajeros del tiempo, resolveran misterios y enigmas, lucharan por sus amigos Aunque ¿seran, como indica la prediccion, la salvacion de la humanidad tal y como la conocemos?

Se avecinan dos guerras en Gaerias: una en nombre del Vigilante y la otra en nombre del Durmiente.Lochlainn el Usurpador, que ahora ocupa el Trono de Madera, no descansará hasta acabar con todos los magos.El Septimo, oculto en su santuario secreto, ha enviado a sus nigromantes a sembrar el terror entre los vivos.Y todas las respuestas parecen encontrarse en un libro. Pero ¿cual sera el precio de leerlo?

Thirteen-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer. She can pitch a tent in four minutes flat, knows the local landscape like the back of her hand, and she's an expert map reader. There's just one problem.She's afraid to go outside.But when her little brother is transformed into a kestrel by a powerful sorcerer, Ivy is the only one who can rescue him. Following him through a mysterious hole in the garden wall, she emerges in Underfell -- an enchanted realm that seems like the Lake District she knows, but is dangerously different.Battling her dread of being out in the open, Ivy must gather all her courage to navigate a path across this extraordinary world, where powerful fairies with birds' wings fly through purple skies and a ghostly spectre haunts her every step. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can Ivy break the spell -- before her brother becomes a bird forever?An immersive and beautifully written fantasy adventure, The Sky Beneath the Stone is a soaring journey of family, friendship, overcoming fear -- and realising that we are never as lost as we think we are. Alex Mullarky's debut novel introduces a captivating new talent in children's fiction.

Norma es una niña de 14 años que está harta de tantas reglas y de tantas normas: hacer deberes, ir al colegio, obedecer a los profesores; por no hablar de los modales (en la mesa, en la calle ). Un dia no puede mas y estalla: Esto de las normas es un incordio y una tonteria. El invento de una mente enferma, empeñada en fastidiar a la gente .Su opinion da un cambio radical cuando su abuelo le descubre Nomos: el mundo de las normas. A traves de los cristales de unas simple gafas, Norma se encuentra con una vision extraordinaria: fantasticas criaturas que la rodean sin que ella lo haya siquiera sospechado. Cada uno con funciones y personalidades distintas, estos seres diminutos transportan a Norma a una nueva realidad cuyo fragil equilibrio esta en peligro.Solo Norma y sus amigos podran hacer frente a la amenaza de Behemot, el señor de la fuerza, quien pretende acabar con este mundo extraordinario

When Zeina Starborn's dream of exploring the skies becomes a reality, she finds herself in a daring adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Meet explorers, inventors, and mighty sky whales in this richly inventive fantasy, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE.Zeina Starborn spends her days dreaming of adventure in the sky and escaping the smog-filled city of Ravenport.So, when she wins the chance to visit the famous Willoughby Whale Hotel - a ginormous structure built on the back of a flying whale - Zeina grabs it. Even clashing with Jackson, spoiled heir to the Willoughby fortune, can't dampen her excitement.But a series of clues makes her question what she's been told about this dazzling world of inventors, explorers and mighty sky whales. Zeina and Jackson must put aside their differences to uncover the secret plot around them as they embark on the journey of a lifetime.

En la Ciudad de los Palacios la magia está oculta y la relación con los humanos prohibida.A la Ciudad de los Palacios acaba de regresar un brujo mitad humano a quien lo clanes quieren darle caza.La Ciudad de los Palacios esta a punto de arder y los ancestros no estan para protegerla.¿Que oscuro secreto hay detras de la fundacion de esta tierra maldita? ¿Sera alguien capaz de detener la guerra que se avecina y los muertos que regresen con ella? Y lo mas importante de todo: ¿por que se esconden los ancestros?

n a crowded genre, The Gift of Dragons manages to remain unique. Adelaide is a hero who chooses her own fate, but more importantly, recognizes her mistakes. And while Elias appears a typical dashing prince at first, he was far more than expected. The admirable world-building provides a beautiful backstory, and I couldn't get enough of it."- Erin Swan, author of Bright Star--When the prince Adelaide seeks to overthrow tries convincing her that the legendary dragons exist and need help, Adelaide must decide where her true allegiance lies before the kingdom shatters.Ever since the Gyndilians murdered her sister, Adelaide has plotted a rebellion to overthrow the king and prince who failed to protect them during the attack. Following her across the country is a stranger - not just any stranger, but the prince she's hoping to overthrow - and Adelaide's plans begin to collapse. But Prince Elias has his own dangerous secrets - secrets connected to the dragons that once lived in the land. If he can't earn Adelaide's trust, there may never be any peace for Adelaide, her people, or the dragons.In The Gift of Dragons by Rachel A. Greco, the fate of two species rests on the tip of a dagger. Can Adelaide overcome her prejudices and thirst for revenge to do what's best for her people before rage and sorrow consume her?

The third dragon adventure from the legendary author of Inkheart, Cornelia Funke - over one million English language copies of DRAGON RIDER sold worldwide, and now a major movie on Sky Cinema! 'A warm-hearted dream of a book.' THE GUARDIAN on Dragon RiderBen and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean that can bring light or darkness to whoever it first meets - a vast, mythical Aurelia. It's a race against time to protect it, for if the Aurelia is hurt, all fabulous creatures will vanish from Earth. In the end though, it may take the arrival of the original silver dragon, Firedrake, to help save them all ...Dragons, myth and magic unite in the third instalment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling epic fantasy-adventure series! Dragon Rider has now been adapted for the big screen in a major animation with a stellar cast including Felicity Jones and Patrick Stewart, available on Sky Cinema. Features stunning cover artwork and maps from Laura Ellen Anderson.

The middle-grade sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling classic, Dragon Rider! The paperback of Book One has been repackaged ahead of Book Two, for an exciting series relaunch.The sequel to the #1 New York Times Bestseller!It's now been two years since Ben and Firedrake defeated Nettlebrand and rescued the silver dragons. Both boy and dragon have finally found homes, but they must live hundreds of miles apart and can only see each other every once in a while.During one such visit, news reaches Ben, the Greenblooms, and their friends that the last Pegasus in the world has been discovered. The legendary horse has three unhatched eggs with him, but the only way they'll ever hatch -- and continue the survival of this incredible magical species -- is to place them under a griffin's feather. But griffins are the most dangerous creatures in the world, and their mortal enemies are dragons...Ben has vowed not to tell Firedrake about his quest, to protect him. But as he and the Greenbloom team set off for a remote island where the terrible griffins are rumored to live, he may just need the help of his best friend and dragon...

Salvar el món no es cap joc. I encara menys quan n'hi ha mes d'un.El dia que la Kiranmala fa dotze anys comença ben normal. Aquella mateixa tarda, pero, descobrirà que potser les histories que els se

EVERYTHING IS MADE OF MAGIC . . . Effie Truelove and her school-friends Lexy, Wolf, Maximilian and Raven must use their magical skills to defeat the Diberi, a corrupt organisation intent on destroying the worlds at Midwinter. But during a visit to the Otherworld, Effie is mistaken and imprisoned for being a galloglass - a dangerous, selfish islander. Meanwhile, Lexy is threatened by the vile professor Jupiter Peacock and Wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing sister. And back at school, Neptune the cat is bored. He's used to lording it over the other stray cats, but they've all mysteriously vanished. Where could they be - and how will he find them? Can Effie and her friends reunite before total destruction is wreaked upon the universe?

A thrillingly detailed tour of Diagon Alley, as seen in the Harry Potter films! Explore Diagon Alley in gorgeous and intricate full-color illustrations. From the stacked shelves of Ollivanders and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes to the vaults of Gringotts and beyond, journey through fan-favorite locations seen in the Harry Potter films. In immersive drawings of the magical street, you'll spot iconic scenes, beloved witches and wizards, enchanted artifacts, and more. Along the way, you'll be treated to fascinating facts about the movie magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen.

Full of monsters, magic, danger and mystery, Vega Jane and the Secrets of Sorcery is the first title in the thrilling fantasy adventure series by bestselling master storyteller David Baldacci. Illustrated throughout by Tomislav Tomic.Vega Jane is fourteen when she is secretly given a map that reveals a mysterious world and dangerous creatures beyond the walls of Wormwood, a place no one has ever left or wanted to. Until now. The map makes her question everything she has ever been told about the place she calls home. Her friend Delph and her dog, Harry Two, are the only ones Vega trusts. Trapped by secrets and lies, they want freedom and truth.But she will have to fight for freedom. And the truth may cost Vega her life.Continue the adventure series with Vega Jane and the Maze of Monsters.

All seven books in the popular Harry Potter series are presented in a sturdy case, in a collection that lets the reader follow Harry and his friends through their many adventures at Hogwarts.

Immerse yourself in the world of the spectacular Harry Potter film series, and learn why Yule Ball ice sculptures never melt, where Galleons, Sickles and Knuts are really "minted", how to get a Hippogriff to work with actors, about the inspiration behind Hogwarts castle, and why Dementors move the way they do.Written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew that brought J.K Rowling's celebrated novels to the silver screen, Harry Potter: Film Wizardry delivers an enchanting interactive experience, transporting readers to the Wizarding World by sharing filmmaking secrets, unpublished photography and artwork, and exclusive stories from the stars, including: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), and Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the producer on all eight films, David Heyman, director David Yates, and production designer Stuart Craig.Full of removable, facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movies, concept art and unseen visuals, this collectible volume offers a privileged look at the Harry Potter films and the making of true movie magic.