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The Skull (Canadian Edition): A Tyrolean Folktale
Par Jon Klassen. 2023
A Governor General's Literary Award FinalistA #1 New York Times bestseller!Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen…
delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit—with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author’s note—The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.Cold: A Novel
Par Drew Hayden Taylor. 2024
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERA tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping…
and hilarious novel from award-winning writer Drew Hayden Taylor that blends thriller, murder mystery, and horror with humour and spectacle.Elmore Trent is a professor of Indigenous studies who finds himself entangled in an affair that's ruining his marriage; Paul North plays in the IHL (Indigenous Hockey League), struggling to keep up with the game that's passing him by; Detective Ruby Birch is chasing a string of gruesome murders, with clues that conspicuously lead her to both Elmore and Paul. And then there's Fabiola Halan, former journalist-turned-author and famed survivor of a plane crash that sparked a nationwide tour promoting her book. What starts off as a series of subtle connections between isolated characters quickly takes a menacing turn, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone—or something—is hunting them all.Taking tropes from the murder mystery, police procedural, thriller, and horror genres, Drew Hayden Taylor weaves a pulse-pounding and propulsive narrative with an intricate cast of characters, while never losing the ability to make you laugh.The Blue Fairy Book (Fairy Books)
Par Andrew Lang. 2013
The first in a series of 12 fairy tale anthologies beloved of children in the last century, each a veritable…
treasure trove of stories for children and adults alike, spellbinding and specialOnce upon a time there lived a king who was deeply in love with a princess, but she could not marry anyone, because she was under an enchantment. So the King set out to seek a fairy, and asked what he could do to win the Princess's love . . .This very special anthology includes wonderful renditions of the old favorites such as Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel, as well as some intriguing fairy tales that modern audiences have yet to discover such as Why the Sea is Salt, Prince Hyacinth, and The Dear Little Princess. Andrew Lang collected stories from communities and traditions all over the world for his fairy books: from the Arabian Nights, China, and the Brothers Grimm. Many of the tales were translated into English for the first time for these anthologies, from languages as far afield as Russian, Norse, and Japanese. The book is republished here with a stunning blue jacket, accompanied throughout by the original illustrations.Puck of Pook's Hill
Par Rudyard Kipling, Marcus Sedgwick. 2014
From the author of The Jungle Book comes a magical fantasy story, rich in historical detail and filled with intrigue…
and excitementUna and Dan, reciting Shakespeare on a summer's evening in rural Sussex, unwittingly summon the elf Puck. They are taken on a fantastic journey through Britain's past, their magical companion plucking from history an array of fascinating characters for them to meet: Parnesius, a Roman centurion who manned Hadrian's wall; Wayland, a Saxon warrior and blacksmith; Sir Richard, a Norman knight who made an extraordinary journey to Africa; and many others. Each offers a story from his own life, mixing war and politics with adventure and intrigue. Each is rich with historical detail. One of the great classics of children's literature, Puck of Pook's Hill is by turns a fantastical story of magical otherness and a compelling exploration of history. A runaway success on first publication, it still has the power to excite children and their parents alike.Daddy and the Beanstalk (A Graphic Novel)
Par Andrew Weiner. 2023
Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this charming and hilarious take on classic fairy tales tackles the family chaos…
of bedtime. Did you know that Jack was looking for hot dogs when he climbed up the beanstalk? Or that he was led there by a talking fox named Wendy? Ok, maybe that&’s not how the real story goes, but when Estella&’s dad, Andrew, tells her bedtime stories, she&’s always in for a bit of twist! A hilarious modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, Daddy and the Beanstalk is a recipe for fun and adventure—with a hint of magic.Little Red Riding Hood (Discover Fairy Tales)
Par Calee M. Lee. 2015
Stranger danger comes with big teeth in this cautionary fairy tale. The beloved story is a howling good time—the better…
to keep kids&’ attention! Make sure you don&’t stop and talk to strangers! The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood has been retold with simple, rhythmic sentences for beginning readers and wiggly toddlers. Discover Fairy Tales are familiar stories with cute illustrations, perfect for the touchscreen generation.The King of the Hummingbirds: And Other Tales
Par John Gardner. 1977
The classic children&’s collection: four fantastical stories filled with wit and wisdom, humor and heart In this wonderful collection of fairy…
tales, John Gardner turns a timeless tradition into a topsy-turvy whirlwind. In the title story, a kindly simpleton unwittingly becomes sovereign of an avian race. A wicked witch seeks a new profession—and, thus, identity—in &“The Witch&’s Wish.&” In &“The Pear Tree,&” a sweet young boy is rewarded for his good deeds. And &“The Gnome and the Dragon&” presents a realm so mixed-up not even the reader can distinguish reality from illusion. With tongue-in-cheek wit and laugh-out-loud humor, Gardner has created a world that will delight readers of all ages.This is the fifth and last book in "The Dark Is Rising" sequence. The Dark is rising in its last…
and greatest bid to control the world. The servants of the light: Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones, the mysterious Professor Merriman, and the strange albino Welsh boy, Bran, are helped by three ordinary children in this last desperate battle.On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift-- that he is the last…
of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into a quest for the six magical Signs that will one day aid the Old Ones in the final battle between the Dark and the Light. And for the twelve days of Christmas, while the Dark is rising, life for Will is full of wonder, terror, and delight.Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper&’s epic and…
award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!All through time, the two great forces of Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more…and three children find themselves caught in the conflict. The Drew siblings—Simon, Jane, and Barney—are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map in the attic of the house they are sharing with their Great Uncle Merry. They know immediately that the map is special but have no way of knowing how much. For the map leads to a grail: a vital weapon for the Light&’s fight against evil. In taking on the quest to find the grail, the Drews will have to race against the sinister human beings who serve the dreadful power of the dark—an adventure that puts their own lives in grave peril.Tea for Two (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #9)
Par Melody Mews. 2021
Itty prepares a royal tea party for her best friend, Luna Unicorn, in this ninth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter…
book.Itty and her best friend, Luna Unicorn, are picking ruby red berries when they meet some pegasuses! The pegasuses are honored to meet the princess and prepare her some delicious tea. Itty has such a good time that she goes to visit them again the next day. And the day after that. Pretty soon, Luna starts feeling left out. When Itty finally notices, how can she make it up to Luna? Then she has an idea…tea for two! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Par Mizuki Tsujimura. 2023
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! A Studio Ghibli-esque work of Japanese translation &“that lays bare the anxieties and desperation—and the small triumphs—of adolescence&”…
(Locus), for fans of Mieko Kawakami&’s Heaven. Seven students find unusual common ground in this warm, puzzle-like Japanese bestseller laced with gentle fantasy and compassionate insight. Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro&’s days blur together as she hides in her bedroom, unable to face her family or friends. As she spirals into despair, her mirror begins to shine; with a touch, Kokoro is pulled from her lonely life into a resplendent, bizarre fairytale castle guarded by a strange girl in a wolf mask. Six other students have been brought to the castle, and soon this marvelous refuge becomes their playground. The castle has a hidden room that can grant a single wish, but there are rules to be followed, and breaking them will have dire consequences. As Kokoro and her new acquaintances spend more time in their new sanctuary, they begin to unlock the castle&’s secrets and, tentatively, each other&’s. Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a mesmerizing, heart-warming novel about the unexpected rewards of embracing human connection.The mesmerising New York Times bestseller!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.'A timely reminder that, in the right hands, the fantasy genre has things to say about injustice and abuse of power in the real world' GuardianLei 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.Maiden, Mother, Crone: A Collection
Par Joanne Harris. 2023
Turn the page, and step into a stunning, evocative world where nature, magic and fate are inextricably linked, and one…
wrong - or right - step can take you from the modern world into one filled with both danger and wonder.This beautiful volume contains the award-winning novellas A Pocketful of Crows, The Blue Salt Road and Orfeia. Fully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, with a brand new introduction by the author and three original short stories, this is a landmark collection which gloriously reimagines traditional British folktales into a timely, relevant and powerful new stories.'Perfect reading for a chilly autumn evening' thesenovelthoughts'Stunning and original modern fairytales' calturnerreviews'Thought-provoking and evocative' Tor.comMaiden, Mother, Crone: A Collection
Par Joanne Harris. 2023
Turn the page, and step into a stunning, evocative world where nature, magic and fate are inextricably linked, and one…
wrong - or right - step can take you from the modern world into one filled with both danger and wonder.This beautiful volume contains the award-winning novellas A Pocketful of Crows, The Blue Salt Road and Orfeia. Fully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, with a brand new introduction by the author and three original short stories, this is a landmark collection which gloriously reimagines traditional British folktales into a timely, relevant and powerful new stories.'Perfect reading for a chilly autumn evening' thesenovelthoughts'Stunning and original modern fairytales' calturnerreviews'Thought-provoking and evocative' Tor.comFriends Forever: A QUIX Book (Royal Sweets #8)
Par Helen Perelman. 2023
Princess Mini and her friends at Royal Fairy Academy help a lost narwhal in this super-sweet story in the QUIX…
chapter book line that&’s perfect for emerging readers.Princess Mini finds a baby narwhal on the shores of Ice Cream Isles—he&’s lost! Princess Mini is determined to help him, but she will need the help of her friends to find the narwhal&’s family. Will there be a happy family reunion?Save the Unicorns: A QUIX Book (Royal Sweets #6)
Par Helen Perelman. 2022
Princess Mini and her friends at Royal Fairy Academy take care of sick unicorns in this super-sweet story in the…
QUIX chapter book line that&’s perfect for emerging readers.Oh, no! The unicorns of Candy Kingdom are sick. Princess Mini and her friends are worried the hot, red horns mean their poor unicorns are in danger. What is making them ill? And can everyone work together to find a sweet cure?The Outlaws of Sherwood
Par Robin McKinley. 1988
The Newbery Medal–winning author of The Hero and the Crown brings the Robin Hood legend to vivid life. Young Robin…
Longbow, subapprentice forester in the King&’s Forest of Nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the Chief Forester, who bullies Robin in memory of his popular father. But Robin does not want to leave Nottingham or lose the title to his father&’s small tenancy, because he is in love with a young lady named Marian—and keeps remembering that his mother too was gentry and married a common forester. Robin has been granted a rare holiday to go to the Nottingham Fair, where he will spend the day with his friends Much and Marian. But he is ambushed by a group of the Chief Forester&’s cronies, who challenge him to an archery contest . . . and he accidentally kills one of them in self-defense. He knows his own life is forfeit. But Much and Marian convince him that perhaps his personal catastrophe is also an opportunity: an opportunity for a few stubborn Saxons to gather together in the secret heart of Sherwood Forest and strike back against the arrogance and injustice of the Norman overlords.The Giants Go Camping: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #2)
Par Jane Yolen. 1979
The Giants go camping in the second book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen…
and Tomie dePaola in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab share the fun and surprises of a camping trip to the mountains.Athena & the Mermaid's Pearl: A QUIX Book (Little Goddess Girls #9)
Par Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams. 2022
Join little Athena on a sweet adventure in this ninth Little Goddess Girls story—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Athena wants…
to help a mermaid find some stolen jewels! But she is in a bad mood after losing a contest. With the help of some magical walking, talking dishes and some goddess girl magic, will she find the special pearl hidden somewhere on Mount Olympus?