Twenty stories from the plays of William Shakespeare (as well as a simple biography of his life) are retold in this volume, first published in 1907. Nesbit does a wonderful job of transforming these old classic plots into forms that can be understood and enjoyed by children.

Jason's sisters get all the attention-and cause him all sorts of trouble. His older sister, Tayleigh, once made a wish that got her suspended from the dance team, and then Jason had to move to a new middle school. His twin, Polly, also made a wish which almost ruined the family vacation when she started hearing and seeing Thomas Jefferson's ghost everywhere. Jason can't wait to get away for a bit, and lucky for him, he gets to go on a band trip to the happiest place on earth

Along with his big brother, Bryant, and his best friend, Scooter, Jason is headed to a special theme park in Florida. Away from his family, Jason will be free of drama and the strange magic that surrounds his sisters. But then he makes a mistake of his own: he wishes for the truly magical experience. Miraculously, he is given the Key to the Kingdom, and he befriends a young woman whose family helped develop the theme park.

Jason soon begins to realize that things are coming much too easily, and the wish comes back to haunt him. In a family filled with fulfilled fantasies, did he really think he would be any different? Jason remembers what his big sister said after her wish: "Be careful what you wish for." He and his friends must now figure out how to solve a mystery and make it safely home no worse for wear

Benjamin Nathan Tuggle thinks he's like any other twelve-year-old growing up in eastern Kentucky in 1976--until he learns he can travel back in time. Now his love of American history is more than just book knowledge; he actively participates in it.In his newest adventure, Ben travels back to the year 1778 and the American Revolution. He visits with Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, where he sees the day-to-day operations of the famous Washington plantation. When Martha is called to be with her husband, Ben travels with her to winter with General Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge.Ben is never shy about anything he does. In this, the second book in the Benjamin Nathan Tuggle: Adventurer series, join him as he journeys back in time, meets the father of our country, and experiences the Revolutionary War firsthand.

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That naggy voice in her head said, "Don't do it."but she did. She ran away from unloving, controlling parents. She switched places with another girl.

Now Chessie Bligh lives in an imaginary world, an invisible world, a fantasy world with magic spells. She's stumbled into a lost civilization.the world of elves.

Flying horses, murderous wraiths, levitating pyramid stones, gnomes, magical staffs, fantasy rooms, .these are just some of the awe inspiring things Chessie gets to see and experience.

But Chessie is unaware that the evil Elf Wizard Nictus lurks nearby. He tries to kidnap her and her puppy, Wuggbert. Nictus is intent upon conquering the lost kingdom to declare himself ruler. Chessie is the key to his success.

Follow Chessie's journey. Will she find parental love, a lost civilization, treasure, magical powers? As Chessie and Wuggbert venture down the trail she's about to discover
.a painful past
.a wondrous future
She's coming.the elf is coming.

After losing their parents in a horrible car accident, fifth-grader West and his genius third-grade sister, Gina, try to cope with the enormous change in their lives. While digging around in their father's shed one day, they find some old boxes with the word "NASA" printed on them. One large box contains their father's unfinished motorcycle, and in a tribute to their dad, the children decide to finish building it.

They also discover a top-secret file containing abandoned blueprints for a tiny, silver box that allows people to travel through time. When Gina corrects the scientist's miscalculations, she finishes building the time machine and tapes it to the motorcycle. Suddenly, West and Gina are propelled into the past where they meet Albert Einstein.

With Einstein's help, West and Gina travel to the future and discover the city of Atlantis. But when they try to travel back to the day before their parents were killed, the time machine malfunctions, and they arrive on the exact day of the accident. Time is running out, but the Atlantians may have a way to help save West and Gina's parents .

For the first time ever, Robert Stanek's The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book Three is available in a high-quality, signature edition hardcover with a dust jacket. Discover a magical world and be swept away in the adventure of a life time Readers everywhere are discovering the works of Robert Stanek, and overwhelmingly they agree on one thing: the books are some of the best they've ever read. Featuring two distinctive full-color cover illustrations, 33 full-page illustrations, and many additional extraordinary illustrations, this powerful fantasy novel will delight the young and the young at heart ABOUT THE BOOK: Filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic, this book transports readers to a world unlike any other. Adrina, Emel, Vilmos, Galan, and Seth face even greater challenges as their world is transformed. Vilmos, in his quest to become the first human magus in a thousand years, must control the darkness within him. Adrina must accept her place and work together with Emel to help the elves make their plea to Great Kingdom's council. What happens along the way will amaze you. Don't miss this outstanding series that has quickly become a worldwide favorite. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robert Stanek is the award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 65 books for young people and adults. He lives with his wife and children in the Pacific Northwest in the United States, and is intensely fascinated with our natural world. He loves the outdoors and frequently takes his family on short trips to see the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, and Puget Sound. Learn more about Robert Stanek at robertstanek.com. Enter the breathtaking world of Ruin Mist at ruinmistmovie.com.

The adventure continues for Jamie and Nicky as they realise that travelling back in time may be the only way to save the valley from being once againdestroyed by Ostrogoth and his warlocks and more importantly stopping someone very close to them from dying. But first, they have to find the DragonsPortal and a spell to open it.

Jamie and Nicky see first hand the destruction and misery the witch-finder causes in 1596. However, they meet the Brillare Seven, the most powerful witches and wizards of all time. If, with their help, Jamie and Nicky can't stop Ostrogoth then noone can.

Will Jamie and Nicky get stuck in the past? What has Connie and her sisters found out about the Veil of Protection that could help them? Will they once again save the valley?