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Inside the land of Miradel lies the Kingdom of Petroset, where a
little boy tried to hide a horrible secret from everyone. Yet even
as Tyson endures an unjust nightmare in the king's court, he is
strangely comforted by the warm eyes of the king's daughter,
Annaliessa. Tyson realizes that he and the beautiful girl share
something in common- a father that never loved them.
More than a decade later, Miradel is a land steeped in a witch's
curse that binds Princess Annaliessa to five princes. Forced to
choose one to marry even though she is not in love with any of
them, Annaliessa knows she must produce an heir to the throne soon
or be forever bound to her father's violent tendencies. As all five
princes compete for her affection, Annaliessa secretly hopes for a
miracle that will carry her away forever. When an earthquake
strikes Petroset, Annaliessa thinks her wish is coming true as she
escapes in the arms of her hero, Tyson, who saves her from certain
death. Oblivious to what is happening around her, Annaliessa is
about to become trapped in revenge's web of lies and betrayal. Is
one man's love enough to save her from the scars revenge leaves
behind?
In this fantasy tale, temptation, sacrifice, and the power of
unconditional love fuel a journey of self-discovery for a young
woman who only wants one thing-true happiness.
Father Brown's son is stirring a commotion among all the denizens
of the meadow -- for he sets an armload of traps all around Smiling
Pool.
Jerry Muskrat and Little Joe Otter, with the help of old
Grandfather Frog, fix things up fine. But the traps are only the
beginning of their troubles -- for then the Smiling Pool stops
smiling, and the Laughing Brooks stops laughing!
Thornton Burgess (1874-1965) expressed his love of the outdoors
in this delightful tale of woodland and meadow.
A nine-year-old inventor is about to have her worst day ever in
this laugh-a-minute mega-robot adventure! Molly should be doing her
homework, but instead, she builds a robot to do it for her. The
robot is pretty clever ... so clever that it decides to make
another robot. Then that robot makes another one. Before long, an
army of slightly-too-clever-for-their-own-good robots are running
around town causing chaos. But when robot number one gets wind of
Molly's plan to shut them down, the mechanical army set out to get
rid of the humanoid once and for all. Now, Molly must race against
time to stop the mega-robot invasion ... and hand in her homework!
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.
Howl with laughter with the FOURTH book in the hilarious
full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this
time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice
now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery
to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie
starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the
day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the
World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree? Dav
Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all
ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy,
kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's
self. Full colour thoughout. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Dog Man
(book 1) Dog Man: Unleashed (book 2) Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties
(book 3) Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas (book 5) Dog Man: Brawl of the
Wild (book 6) Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7) Dog Man:
Fetch-22 (book 8)
Beyond our wildest imaginations, other worlds and dimensions
exist that are vastly different than ours. These worlds beyond both
fascinate and frighten us, but more importantly, they have the
potential to bring a great good we never could have envisioned.
In this intriguing collection of stories that explores the
ramifications of encounters with beings from the beyond, the
appearance of a bewildering and elusive visitor to an
eleven-year-old resident brings an unusual gift that turns his
entire town inside out. Two young siblings-whose parents have just
left them for a year with their callous aunt and uncle-soon
discover they have an angry ghost to contend with as well. As a
family moves into a strange house, they find the house a lot
stranger than they bargained for. When a boy finds his school
filled with the ghosts of fellow students and teachers, he is
mystified when he sees these same people still alive in the
flesh.
"From Beyond to Here" is a compilation of stories for young fans
of the supernatural sure to entertain and raise questions about
intriguing parallel worlds.
The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith's new series for the next
generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne.
In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are
on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made
predasaurs have unleashed a deadly virus and only the Ballantynes
have the evidence to prove it. They need to regroup and plan their
next move if they want to stop him before it's too late and find a
cure for the virus. But deep in the forest, dangers lurk; poachers
are circling, and Gerhard has a brand-new creation he wants to show
off, if he can lure the Ballantynes to its lair... Can they outrun
him in time to expose his monstrous crimes? And more importantly
will they make it out of the serpent's lair alive? Get ready for
more predasaurs, more betrayals and more action in the thrilling
sequel to PREY ZONE!
For the first time ever, Robert Stanek's The Kingdoms and the Elves
of the Reaches Book Two 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, 30
full-page illustrations from original paintings, and many
additional extraordinary illustrations, this powerful fantasy novel
will delight the young and the young at heart About the book: Three
heroes set out on an epic journey of discovery only to find that at
the end of their journey nothing is what they thought it was and
that their world is undergoing a transformation that will change
everything. Survival in a changing world depends on their ability
to adapt and if they fail, their world and everything they believe
in will perish. Robert Stanek has been called a modern day Tolkien,
and his books have been called Star Wars with Elves, a wonderful
cross between J. R. R. Tolkien and J. K. Rowling. Bold, inventive,
brilliantly imagined, The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches
Book Two is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure excitement
you will not soon forget. 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.
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