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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.Earth, Sea & Stars: Inspiring Tales of the Natural World
Par Ana Sender. 2022
This collection of 20 engaging stories about the natural world is drawn from global cultures and reminds readers of everyone’s…
responsibility to care for and respect Earth. In this collection of 20 stories from many global cultures readers will journey all around Earth: across the wide savanna, into deep forests, over majestic mountains, into the ocean depths, and high into the skies above. These unique tales feature bold, adventurous characters as they sail to the moon, create the first fire, and grow orchards of friendship. The ancient wisdom in these stories resonates today more than ever, highlighting the need to care for and respect Earth. Includes background information on each story, a story map, talking points, and a bibliography.Come, Read With Me
Par Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. In this picture book about stories and reading, contemporary children are whisked through an imaginary world while interacting with characters from classic fairy tales.La maledicció del tità (Percy Jackson i els déus de l'Olimp #Volumen 3)
Par Rick Riordan. 2007
La maledicció de l'tità és la trepidant continuació de la sèrie «Percy Jackson i els Déus de l'Olimp», les anteriors…
entregues, El lladre del llampec i El mar dels monstres, han ocupat el lloc nº 1 a la llista de llibres més venuts de The New York Times i Publishers Weekly Davant el crit d'alerta del sàtir Grover, en Percy no s'hi pensa dues vegades i corre a auxiliar-lo acompanyat de l'Annabeth i la Thalia, les dues semideesses amb qui ha format una aliança. Malgrat tot, ningú no s'imagina la sorpresa que els espera: una mantícorahorripilant pretén segrestar-los i presentar-los davant del general enviat per Cronos, el diabòlic Senyor dels Titans. Gràcies a l'ajuda de les caçadores d'Àrtemis, en Percy i els seus aliats aconsegueixen escapar-se i tornar al Campament Mestís. Un cop allà, emprenen la recerca del monstre que pot provocar la destrucció de l'Olimp, tot i que, segons la profecia de l'Oracle, només un d'ells aconseguirà resistir la maledicció del tità.El mar dels monstres (Percy Jackson i els déus de l'Olimp #Volumen 2)
Par Rick Riordan. 2005
Continua la sèrie d'aventures «Percy Jackson i els Déus de l'Olimp», iniciada amb El lladre del llampec amb aquesta apassionant…
lliurament. En ple segle XXI, els antics déus grecs han creat un món secret al nostre voltant, on la muntanya Olimp es troba damunt de l'Empire State i el regne d'Hades en el subsòl de Los Angeles. Des que sap que és fill d'un déu i una mortal, Percy Jackson confia a tenir un destí ple d'aventures. I les seves expectatives es compliran amb escreix perquè, malgrat que el nou curs al Col·legi Meriwether transcorre amb una normalitat inusual, un dia, tot jugant a matar a classe de gimnàstica, comença una batalla campal contra un exèrcit de gegants ferotges. A partir d'aleshores, els esdeveniments es precipiten: un enemic misteriós vol destruir el perímetre màgic que protegeix el Campament Mestís i, per tant, l'única protecció que garanteix la seguretat dels semidéus. Per tal d'evitar aquest mal irreparable, en Percy i els seus amics inicien una travessia pel temible mar dels Monstres a la recerca de l'única cosa que pot salvar el campament: el Velló d'Or.El lladre del llampec (Percy Jackson i els déus de l'Olimp #Volumen 1)
Par Rick Riordan. 2005
El lladre del llampec comença la sèrie «Percy Jackson i els Déus de l'Olimp». Acompanya a Percy a través d'aquesta…
apassionant sèrie d'aventures sobre un món secret, el món que els antics déus grecs han recreat al nostre voltant en ple segle XXI. Què passaria si un dia descobrissis que, en realitat, ets fill d'un déu grec i has de complir una missió secreta? Doncs això és el que li passa a Percy Jackson, que a partir d'aquell moment es disposa a viure les aventures més emocionants de la seva vida. En Percyté dislèxia i dificultats per concentrar-se, o això és el que afirma la versió oficial, i ja l'han expulsat de sis escoles. Objectede burles per inventar-se unes històries fantàstiques que ni ell mateix s'acaba d'empassar, un bon dia els déus de l'Olimp li revelen la veritat: en Percy és ni més ni menys que un semidéu, és a dir, el fill d'un déu i una mortal. I com a tal, haurà de descobrir qui ha robat el llampec de Zeus i així evitar que esclati una guerra entre els déus. Per complir aquesta missió comptarà amb l'ajudadels seus amics: en Grover, un jove sàtir, i l'Annabeth, filla d'Atena.El lladre del llampec marca l'inici d'una apassionant sèrie d'aventures sobre un món secret: el món que els antics déus grecs han recreat al nostre voltant en ple segle XXI.L'últim heroi de l'Olimp (Percy Jackson i els déus de l'Olimp #Volumen 5)
Par Rick Riordan. 2009
Arriba l'esperat final de la trepidant sèrie nº 1 en vendes «Percy Jackson i els Déus de l'Olimp». La profecia…
llargament anunciada al voltant de el setzè aniversari de Percy es fa per fi realitat ... Mentre als carrers de Manhattan es lliura una despietada batalla per la civilització occidental, Percy abriga la terrible sospita d'estar lluitant contra el seu propi destí ... Els mestissos han dedicat molt de temps a preparar-se per a la batalla decisiva contra els titans, conscients que les seves possibilitats d'obtenir la victòria són mínimes. Ara l'exèrcit de Cronos és més formidable que mai i els poders del maligne tità augmenten amb cada déu i cada mestís que recluta.Després de fracassar en un primer intent per aturar els devastadors sequaços de Cronos a altamar, en Percy Jackson i elsolímpics s'esforcen per mantenir a ratlla la fúria desfermada del monstre Tifó. Quan Cronos ordena l'avançament definitiu cap a Nova York, on el mont Olimp es troba pràcticament indefens al capdamunt de l'Empire State, parar els peus al'implacable Senyor del Temps dependrà exclusivament d'en Percy i el seu petit exèrcit de joves semidéus.En aquesta aventura final de la sèrie, la profecia llargament anunciada sobre el setzè aniversari d'en Percy per fi s'acompleix. I mentre als carrers de Manhattan es produeix una batalla despietada per governar la civilització occidental, en Percy té la terrible sospita d'estar lluitant contra el seu propi destí.La batalla del laberint (Percy Jackson i els déus de l'Olimp #Volumen 4)
Par Rick Riordan. 2005
Continuen les aventures de Percy Jackson en aquest quart lliurament de la sèrie «Percy Jackson i els Déus de l'Olimp».…
Una sèrie trepidant que ha ocupat les llistes dels llibres més venuts de The New York Times i Publishers Weekly i que ha arribat a la gran pantalla a càrrec de Chris Columbus, director de les dues primeres entregues de «Harry Potter». A punt de començar primer de Secundària, en Percy Jackson no espera emocions fortes, sinó més aviat un avorriment soporífer. Però quan a la nova escola es presenta una vella amiga, a més d'un parell d'animadores diabòliques, els esdeveniments es precipiten i tot comença a anar de mal borràs. Cronos, el malvat Senyor dels Titans, amenaça de destruir el Campament Mestís on es refugien els jovessemidéus. Per evitar-ho, en Percy i els seus amics han d'emprendre una arriscada recerca pel laberint, un món subterrani empestat de trampes temibles i criatures perverses que va ser concebut per destruir qui gosés profanar-lo.Wildbound (Forestborn #2)
Par Elayne Audrey Becker. 2022
Wildbound is the thrilling finale to Elayne Audrey Becker's epic fantasy saga of forest magic and a kingdom on the…
brink of war.With the assassination of Telyan’s king, the time for peace has passed.Determined to make up for his failure to procure the stardust, Helos finds work as a healer at Fendolyn’s Keep, the historic garrison to which Telyan’s exiled royals—and half its civilians—have fled. Racing against the Fallow Throes’ ticking clock, he endeavors to repair his relationship with Prince Finley and dreams of his claim to a faraway throne, as the base around him prepares for war. Half a continent away, his sister Rora is doing everything she can to reawaken the land and end Eradain’s slaughter of magical beings. Still reeling from the revelation that Eradain’s violent monarch is her half-brother, she journeys to the kingdom determined to infiltrate his court in disguise—and finds the seeds of rebellion are already stirring.With a magical illness running rampant and the continent arming for battle, the three realms’ long-feared destruction seems inevitable. But the two shifters they believed would bring about Alemara’s ruin may in fact hold the key to its survival.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Dick Whittington: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #516)
Par Sarah Snashall. 2023
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed…
with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original fairytale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.The Emperor's New Clothes: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #516)
Par Katie Woolley. 2023
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed…
with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original fairytale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.Suspicious Minds: An Accidental Zodiac Story (The Accidental Zodiacs)
Par S. K. Gregory. 2023
She may be able to control a person’s emotions, but it is her own feelings that will get her into…
trouble… Cordelia Oakley was born with the power to control people’s emotions just by touching them. Using her ability to create potions that are not strictly legal, she has managed to make a living for herself and avoid being caught by the Zodiac Enforcement Agency. As a Wandering, Cordelia walks a fine line, but when her latest client is found dead, she may find herself crossing it to avoid prison. With the help of the Sinlessly hot Tristan, Cordelia tries to track down the real killer to clear her name. But the situation is a lot more complicated than she thought and as she closes in on the killer, she may just find herself in their sights. Can she stop them before they strike again? An Accidental Zodiacs Novel About the Accidental Zodiac shared world: There are three types of Zodiacs: The Sinless who live life in goodness and light, their blue auras shining like beacons of hope. The Wanderers, their purple essence telling others they walk a fine line between good and evil. Then there’s The Fallen, the evil. The ones who use their powers to enhance their lives at any cost.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.