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Hunger for nourishment. Hunger for touch. Hunger to belong.
Half-human and half-faery, Ani is driven by her hungers. Those
same cravings also attract powerful enemies and uncertain
allies--including Devlin, the assassin who is brother to the
faeries' High Queen. Ani and Devlin are drawn together, but as they
grow closer, a larger threat imperils the whole of Faerie. Will
saving the faery realm mean losing each other?
Alluring romance, heart-stopping danger, and sinister intrigue
combine in the penultimate volume of Melissa Marr's New York Times
bestselling Wicked Lovely series.
Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to
the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this
exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting,
head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke,
the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the
Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing
plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of
cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.
When little children press each button in this unique novelty book,
the enchanting scenes are brought to life with twinkling lights and
beautiful sounds. Join Rosie the little unicorn and her friends the
fairies, elves and dragons as she searches for lots of sparkling
things in this magical story.
Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favourite little unicorn! Fall
asleep with Twinkle the unicorn after she goes on very festive
night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve and Twinkle is too excited
to sleep! But someone very special is also awake, and is having a
bit of trouble! Can Twinkle come to the rescue and still get to
sleep on time? Finishing on a gentle end, this enchanting story is
the perfect length to help little ones settle down for bedtime.
Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to
Bed: Little Dinosaur Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid Ten Minutes
to Bed: Little Unicorn Book and Toy Set
Joe, Tom and Pip are excited about spending the Easter holidays at
Granny's in Muddlemoor village. They plan to climb trees, eat
chocolate and loll around on Granny's sofa. But wait! They've
forgotten that Muddlemoor is a HOTSPOT for CRIME... When a sign
appears in Mr Draper's cow field, announcing plans for a horrible
battery chicken farm, the children are FED UP. They join a protest
group to try to stop the farm and save the chickens. But they soon
notice that Mr Draper's enemies keep getting sick. Oh no! Is Mr
Draper poisoning them? And, if so, is Granny in DANGER?
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! Birdbrained.
Pigheaded. Batty. Bullheaded. When humans want to insult the
intelligence of another person, they often compare them to an
animal. But animals are smart. Really, really smart. There are
animals that use tools. Others that can solve complex problems.
Some have excellent memories. A few can even talk to us! With
animals having such mighty minds, the question is: who has the best
brainpower of them all? That's for you to decide! Full of
fascinating facts throughout in a fun "battle of the minds" format,
The Battle of the Brains includes a glossary and links to sources
and activities at the end, making it the perfect read for any
curious mind.
'An epic icy adventure with a warming tale of sisterhood at its
heart' - Maria Kuzniar 'Every way I look at it, I love this book
from the crystalline brilliance of its surface to its tender,
glowing heart' - Zillah Bethell A chilling magical adventure about
two sisters born 40,000 years apart, perfect for fans of The House
With Chicken Legs and The Wild Way Home. When Bela's mother dies,
she is summoned to deepest Siberia to stay with an uncle she's
never met. Exploring his strange scientific workshop, she uncovers
a secret she was never meant to find - a doorway that opens to an
icy land, frozen in time and full of legends come to life. But this
frozen land is in danger, and it's up to Bela to find a way to save
it. To succeed, she must join forces with the impossible: a
long-lost sister she never knew she had, born 40,000 years before .
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In this magical sticker book, you can complete pictures of some of
the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts - from a howling
werewolf and monstrous yeti, to a fiery Leviathan and majestic
Chinese dragon. Not forgetting the terrifying Medusa, of course...
Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their
descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some
stories of your own.
Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV+
original series! Resonant sayings to inspire happiness and
mindfulness are paired with exquisite artwork by Caldecott Honor
Book and New York Times Bestselling author/artist Jon J Muth. This
beautiful, small-format gift book contains twelve inspiring and
affirmational sayings that take on deeper meaning when paired with
Jon J Muth's profoundly beautiful Zen books, many featuring the
beloved panda bear, Stillwater. This is a book to cherish. Every
saying inspires delight, and each picture is worth a thousand
words!Nourishment for the spirit!
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Unsolved!
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Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying
attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This
astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of
history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the
long-lost daughter of the murdered Russian Czar, pilot Amelia
Earhart who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, the colony of
Roanoke that vanished without a trace, and more!
Hailed as "impossible to put down," the Hex Hall series has both
critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance,
action, magic and humor, this third volume will leave readers
enchanted.
Just as Sophie Mercer has come to accept her extraordinary magical
powers as a demon, the Prodigium Council strips them away. Now
Sophie is defenseless, alone, and at the mercy of her sworn
enemies-the Brannicks, a family of warrior women who hunt down the
Prodigium. Or at least that's what Sophie thinks, until she makes a
surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an epic war is coming, and
they believe Sophie is the only one powerful enough to stop the
world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie isn't as
confident.Sophie's bound for one hell of a ride-can she get her
powers back before it's too late?
In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or
girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off
them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses,
spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just
a bunch of hooey? Crawling with spine-tingly facts, eerie
anecdotes, and fun information, this book is all about everything
creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. It's a perfect book for the
bathroom library or to read by flashlight under the covers. Just
don't tell kids how much real science and history they're actually
learning!
Atlantis: The Story of the Lost Continent probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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