'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT 'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCO The New York Times bestselling gothic, fantasy romance set in a world of wealth, desire and betrayal. Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it. Orphaned as a child, Signa Farrow has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being - and each has met an untimely end. Her only remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. When a restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes the Hawthornes could be in grave danger, and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer. But Signa's best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself. And as the mystery unfurls, Signa realizes their growing connection may be more irresistible than she dared imagine . . .

Stuck in Loch Ness while Edinburgh falls under the control of a terrifyingly powerful Siren, Ramya Knox is frustrated. She's supposed to be learning magic from her Aunt Opal, but that isn't going as smoothly as she'd hoped. As she pushes to rescue her Hidden Folk friends in the city, long-buried secrets come to light and legends come to life. Ramya knows she's different; she knows she's a witch. But now she must learn the true meaning of her powers... before all she loves is lost.

Daar is 'n spookplaag in die dorp! 'n Hele klomp kinders in Otto se skool word skielik deur spoke geterroriseer en 'n oorlede Spaanse bulvegter wil by Otto se tante intrek. Maar drie huisspoke en 'n pratende vlermuis is klaar genoeg – Otto het beslis nie nog 'n huismaat nodig nie. Waar kom al die spoke vandaan? En hoe raak mens van hulle ontslae? Gelukkig het Otto se vriend Harry, die Grieselgryper, goeie kontakte aan die Oorkant.

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past – and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic new fantasy duology inspired by Chinese mythology.

Once, Lan had a different name. Now, she goes by the one the Elantian colonizers gave her. She spends her days scavenging for remnants of the past. For anything that might help her understand the strange mark burned into her arm by her mother, in her last act before she died.

No one can see the mysterious mark – until the night Zen appears at the teahouse and saves her life.

Zen is a practitioner, one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom, whose abilities were rumoured to be drawn from the demons they communed with. Magic believed to be long lost. Magic to be hidden at all costs.

Both Lan and Zen have secrets buried deep within. Fate has connected them, but their destiny remains unwritten. Both hold the power to liberate their land. And both hold the power to destroy the world.

A ferocious tale of romance and fate, SONG OF SILVER, FLAME LIKE NIGHT is a gift to those seeking adventure with a mythological twist.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella. This edition of these much loved fairy tales from the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling's original text with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of the Lumos (link to wearelumos.org), an international children's charity (registered charity number 1112575) founded in 2005 by J.K Rowling. Lumos is dedicated ending the institutionalisation of children, a harmful practice that affects the lives of up to eight million disadvantaged children around the world who live in institutions and orphanages, many placed there as a result of poverty, disability, disease, discrimination and conflict; very few are orphans. Lumos works to reunite children with their families, promote family-based care alternatives and help authorities to reform their systems and close down institutions and orphanages.

When animals talk, it's time humans listened: Harlon has been raised to protect her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno, and their outlawed power of communicating with animals. But when the sinister Automators attack their mountain home they must flee for their lives. Xeno is kidnapped and Harlon and Ash are separated. In a thrilling and dangerous adventure they must all journey alone through the ice fields, forests and oceans of Rumyc to try to rescue each other and fulfil a mysterious promise about a lost island made to their mother. A stunning environmental epic with cover and chapter illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jackie Morris.

Kate se pa kanselleer hulle Durban-vakansie en sleep haar saam na Kaimanskuil, ’n plaas in die Klein-Karoo waar hy grootgeword het. Sommer met die intrapslag gee die spokerige plaas en sy weird mense Kate koue rillings, maar stormweer laat die drif afkom en hulle is vasgekeer. In die donker kloof agter die opstal word Kate se tergende vrae beantwoord: Skuil daar regtig ’n meermin in die riviere van die Klein-Karoo? En wat het sy met haar, Kate, te doen?

Bennie Boekwurm woon in sy tonnelhuisie in die Wielie Walie-parkie, waar hy vir die kinders boeke lees. In hierdie pragtig-geillustreerde boek vertel Bennie nog vier heerlike stories: Miesie Muis bak 'n verjaardagkoek, Ouma kry 'n hondjie, Babet By leer dans en Tokka Kabouter maak grappies! 'n Heerlike opvolg op die eerste topverkoper ?Bennie Boekwurm vertel lekker stories? met een van Suid-Afrika se gewildste en mees ikoniese kinderkarakters.

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Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017, this fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Grisha trilogy is gripping, sweeping and memorable - perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Laini Taylor and Kristin Cashore.

Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone.

A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.

Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first.

An epic new exploration of the Grisha universe from the writer of SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING, totally consuming for both old fans and new.

Sophie uncovers shocking secrets—and faces treacherous new enemies—in this electrifying third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

Sophie Foster is ready to fight back.

Her talents are getting stronger, and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she’s determined to find her kidnappers – before they come after her again.

But a daring mistake leaves her world teetering on the edge of war, and causes many to fear that she has finally gone too far. And the deeper Sophie searches, the farther the conspiracy stretches, proving that her most dangerous enemy might be closer than she realizes.

In this nail-biting third book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must fight the flames of rebellion, before they destroy everyone and everything she loves.

Forbidden magic, high-seas adventure and love . . . the perfect LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens is here! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Daughter of the Pirate King and Adam Silvera. Prince Tal has waited a long time for his coming-of-age tour - a chance to explore his family's kingdom. When his ship's crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a derelict vessel, Tal feels an intense connection with the roguish Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal is heartbroken. But it's not long before Athlen turns up on dry land, very much alive, and as charming - and secretive - as ever. When Tal is kidnapped in a plot to reveal his powers and destroy his family, Athlen might be his only hope. But can Tal trust him? Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After and Spell Bound.

Waldo is seker Connie is in groot gevaar. Wat anders beteken die vreemde gedagteflits wat hy gesien het? En wie is die meisie met die geel reënjas wat Waldo ’n ruk lank agtervolg het? Gaan sy weer haar opwagting maak? En wat wil sy he? Die antwoorde op hierdie vrae gaan Waldo se lewe vir ewig verander …

Die vierde en laaste boek in die reeks.

It's Autumn's first day at Sparkledale Dance Academy. She loves dance and gymnastics so being an official member is a dream come true! With lots of magical mishaps at the team bonding sleepover, can working together help Autumn and her friends find out who is behind the strange goings on at Sparkledale?

Dancer…you should call me by my true name. I am an executioner. In a world where dance can be deadly, a storm is brewing. Deep in the desert, under a blazing sun, an elite troupe of female dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen's most formidable weapons. Aasira has one of the rarest forms of magic - for she is a flame-wielder. Both feared and envied, she must use her power to execute enemies of the crown. On the eve of her graduation, all Aasira wants is to serve her queen. But as was looms on the horizon and secrets stir in the shifting dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill… 'An enchanting tale of magic, sisterhood, and finding your place in the world. Full of twists and turns, mysteries and betrayals, this is a truly gripping read from start to finish.' Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies

Vier jaar ná die verskyning van hul eerste kabouterboek, Die lewe en werke van kabouters, ontvang Rien Poortvliet en Wil Huygen ’n dringende boodskap uit Lapland: “Kom! Ons het ernstige sake om te bespreek!”

Só ’n boodskap kan net van kabouters kom – en die ysige winterweer ten spyte, laat die twee vriende nie die sneeu onder hul voete smelt nie. Wat sou die kabouters wou bespreek? En hoe sal mense hulle kan help?

Saam met die outeurs word die leser weggevoer op ’n tog van meer as 3 000 km – oor land met ’n takboekslee, deur die lug in ’n reuseballon en oor die ysvelde van die Noordpool saam met ’n jeti – tot die doel van die kabouters se dwingende oproep uiteindelik aan hulle openbaar word: Dat die mens die aarde gaandeweg verwoes en sal moet briek aandraai as hy hoegenaamd nog sy wonderlike leefwêreld wil behou

A heart-warming graphic novel that thoughtfully explores friendship, family and school issues. Danielle needs a perfect friend, but sometimes making (or creating) one is a lot easier than keeping one! Sixth grade was SO much easier for Dany - she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques, and she is totally lost. What Dany really needs is a new best friend! So when she inherits a magic sketchbook, she draws Madison, the most amazing, perfect, and awesome best friend ever. The thing is, even when you create a best friend, there's no guarantee they'll always be your best friend. Especially when they discover they've been created with magic! Sometimes making a friend is a lot easier than keeping one! Brought to life in glorious full-colour by author and comic book creator, Kristen Gudsnuk.