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The Land of Stories #1-6 by Chris Colfer
12 ratingsDive into the complete #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this beautiful gift set.Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about... -
![The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea]()
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea
14 ratingsQuinn is a loyal soldier of Farset, willing to risk her life on behalf of her country and squad. So, when a fellow soldier volunteers for a dangerous mission, Quinn joins him. Their assignment is to investigate the nightly disappearance of the twelve royal princesses, a mystery none have solved as those who attempt it vanish...Categorized as:
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![The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch]()
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
34 ratingsThe Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald--who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color... -
![Raise the Banner by A.C. Cobble]()
Raise the Banner by A.C. Cobble
10 ratingsA ranger’s duty. The rotten heart of a king. Rebellion spilled from the blood of family.Rew’s sorrow clings to him like a cape. He’s wrought death and destruction in his quest to defeat the princes, but the alternative is worse. The Mordens have ruled Vaeldon for centuries, and every generation collects its tithe in blood. It’s time for it to stop... -
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![Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea]()
Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea
16 ratingsWhen 17-year-old Gemma, a seamstress, is ordered by the insane King Torgen to spin straw into gold or be put to death, she knows her life is forfeit. Unwilling to give up, Gemma tries to escape her prison, earning her the respect of the mysterious mage, Stil. Stil offers to complete the impossible task…for a price...Categorized as:
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![Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan]()
Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan
18 ratingsInternational bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in this new installment of the Royal Ranger series starring Maddie, Will Treaty's fearless young apprentice. King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped in the south tower of Castle Araluen and under near-constant attack from the Red Fox Clan... -
![The Prince's Blade by Christopher Mitchell]()
The Prince's Blade by Christopher Mitchell
10 ratingsThe nightmare has begun… but where is the Black Dragon?After a thousand years, the Eternal Enemy has breached the Great Walls, devastating great swathes of the City. Thousands lie dead, while the survivors huddle behind the old and decaying walls of the inner defences... -
![Falls of Iron by Christopher Mitchell]()
Falls of Iron by Christopher Mitchell
10 ratingsLostwell – a dying world of volcanos, earthquakes, endless wastes and wild dragons.For Corthie and Aila, Lostwell is a stepping stone to the home of the Holdfasts, and for Blackrose and Maddie it is the way to Dragon Eyre. But for Belinda, Lostwell means something else – the land where she once ruled as Queen... -
![The Legendary Inge by Kate Stradling]()
The Legendary Inge by Kate Stradling
12 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Plagued by misfortune, Ingrid Norling treks into the woods to clear her head. She emerges a monster-slayer, the shaken executioner of a creature so ferocious that even the king’s strongest warriors could not destroy it...Categorized as:
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![Dragon Eyre Badblood by Christopher Mitchell]()
Dragon Eyre Badblood by Christopher Mitchell
6 ratingsOnward to Dragon Eyre.Blackrose, mightiest of dragons, has returned to her world, and found it torn apart by civil war and a brutal occupation. For two decades, the elite Banner armies of Implacatus have struggled to subdue the homeland of the dragons – a world of island chains set amid a sparkling ocean, where the navy battle pirates for control of the lawless seas... -
![The School for Good and Evil: The Ever Never Handbook by Soman Chainani]()
The School for Good and Evil: The Ever Never Handbook by Soman Chainani
16 ratingsWelcome to the School for Good and Evil! The greatest of heroes and villains have come through our classrooms before they ventured into the Endless Woods to find their stories . . . and now you will join their ranks.Use this handbook as a guide to help you navigate through your years at school... -
![The Red Fox Clan by John Flanagan]()
The Red Fox Clan by John Flanagan
18 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan returns to the world of Ranger's Apprentice, continuing the story arc starring fan favorites, Will and Maddie (The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning).Picking up where The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning left off, this next installment continues the story arc featuring young apprentice, Maddie, and the student-turned-master, Will Treaty... -
![The Desert Princess: A Retelling of Aladdin by Melanie Cellier, Esther Wane]()
The Desert Princess: A Retelling of Aladdin by Melanie Cellier, Esther Wane
8 ratingsCassie knows she was made for more than a life buried away in her uncle’s remote forest estate. Eager to meet the great spymaster, Aurora, she jumps at the chance to travel to her distant kingdom. But meeting Aurora isn’t enough—Cassie wants to prove her worth. So when she’s presented with an opportunity to gather intelligence, she acts... -
![The Dragon's Blade by Christopher Mitchell]()
The Dragon's Blade by Christopher Mitchell
10 ratingsA Champion in chains, a Demigod in hiding and a Dragon betrayed.The new Prince of Tara rules the City of the Eternal Siege and nothing will get in his way – all must kneel before him or die.But what is power without the woman he desires? For three hundred years, the Prince has longed for Aila, wanting her as his bride... -
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![The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity by Carl Ashmore]()
The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity by Carl Ashmore
10 ratings'The Time Hunters and the Box of Eternity' is the second in the bestselling Time Hunters saga. Becky and Joe Mellor return to Bowen Hall for the half term holidays to find things are as unusual as ever. Of course, that's to be expected when you're sharing a stately home with a dinosaur, a winged horse, two sabre-tooth tigers, Will Scarlet and Bowen Hall's latest resident - a dodo named Deirdre...Categorized as:
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![Puss in Boots by K.M. Shea]()
Puss in Boots by K.M. Shea
14 ratingsThough she dreams of adventure, Gabrielle—a peasant girl—is given only a cat for her inheritance and is told she must marry, immediately. So when the cat, Puss, offers her a life of excitement in exchange for a pair of boots, Gabrielle jumps at the opportunity. Through Puss’s cunning and Gabrielle’s good deeds, they become celebrated heroes in small villages across the country...Categorized as:
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![The Sandman and the War of Dreams by William Joyce]()
The Sandman and the War of Dreams by William Joyce
14 ratingsAcademy Award winner William Joyce’s Guardians recruit Sanderson ManSnoozy, the sleepy legend also known as the Sandman, to their cause in this fourth chapter book adventure.When the Man in the Moon brought together the Guardians, he warned them that they would face some terrible evils as they strove to protect the children of earth... -
![The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett]()
The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett
16 ratingsThere's been a terrible mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has accidentally switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet... -
![Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull]()
Sky Raiders Free Preview Edition: (The First 10 Chapters) (Five Kingdoms) by Brandon Mull
6 ratingsIn a world that lies between reality and imagination, a “fanciful, action-packed adventure” awaits (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Come and claim it in this first book of the Five Kingdoms series, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series...Categorized as:
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![Remnants of the Lost by D.K. Holmberg]()
Remnants of the Lost by D.K. Holmberg
6 ratingsAn unexpected threat to the power of the elder stones begins to emerge. With his father likely dead, Haern trains to face the Ai’thol, using every ability he possesses to be strong enough to defeat them. A chance encounter with someone who’s lost more than him changes everything... -
![The Coming Chaos by D.K. Holmberg]()
The Coming Chaos by D.K. Holmberg
6 ratingsThe leader of the Ai’thol has worked for centuries on his plan to control the power of the stones. The final steps in that plan come into focus. Altered and augmented by his increased connection to the metal lorcith, Haern must use this ability to protect the women he’s brought with him from the dangerous city of Dreshen... -
![Labyrinth of Fire by Keith Robinson]()
Labyrinth of Fire by Keith Robinson
6 ratingsIn the sequel to ISLAND OF FOG, the young shapeshifters have made it safely into Miss Simone's world. Some of them are looking forward to meeting their alternate kinds. Others dread the prospect.Dewey, for instance, quickly feels the pressure of being a centaur. Miss Simone and the villagers make use of special energy rocks to power homes and advance technology... -
![Secret Court by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Secret Court by Angelina J. Steffort
6 ratingsShe set out to save her friends. What she got was a king.Not one moment of rest for Gandrett. Not as she sets out to rescue the Fae male who was taken from her just as she admitted her own feelings for him. Now, it is up to her—to her fighter’s mind, her determination, and to her growing magic that is expanding far beyond what she thought herself capable of... -
![The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsGrowing up is never easy, but for Jahrra, seventeen years has brought its own unique share of hardships. She’s made both friends and enemies; has felt both joy and sorrow. Yet she has persevered through it all and has finally learned to know and accept who she is. Unfortunately, her trials and tribulations are only just beginning . .Categorized as:
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![Objects of Power by Jeffrey L. Kohanek]()
Objects of Power by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
6 ratingsProphecy foretells the Dark Lord's rise, sparking a desperate quest for magical relics.A ruthless wizard lord conquers a neighboring wizardom, increasing his magic far beyond mere mortals. The more power he gains, the more he craves. While wizardoms war against one another, the Dark Lord rises. An army of monsters invades, sending the world toward the brink of doom... -
![The First Tail by Taniko K Williams]()
The First Tail by Taniko K Williams
6 ratingsAs a child, my dreams of the future were of university, of being a world renowned researcher and pharmacist.Being one of the many unfortunates forced into a virtual reality capsule to live out my days as a popsicle, was not part of that dream.But as I soon learned, not all dreams can be achieved, and sometimes, it’s the dreams we never knew we had that come true... -
![Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier]()
Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier
8 ratingsCadence and her sister possess the seeds of glory and ruin—or so their father always insisted. Cadence never understood what he meant until Airlie’s seed of power is activated, turning her into the most powerful mage in generations. Despite knowing it must mean her own dormant seed is much more malevolent, Cadence is swept away to the distant Mage’s Guild in her sister’s wake...Categorized as:
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![Vines of Promise and Deceit by Melanie Cellier]()
Vines of Promise and Deceit by Melanie Cellier
8 ratingsWith the nomad delegation in Tartora, a royal tour is underway. But with the threat from both the raiders and the fallen kingdom itself growing, Cadence and Zeke's charade is stretched to the breaking point as they fight to protect their friends. But as Cadence struggles to keep them all alive, she refuses to give up on helping her sister—if only she knew how to do that.But Airlie isn't helpless... -
![The Seven Kingdoms: Books 1-9 Box Set by Cordelia Castel]()
The Seven Kingdoms: Books 1-9 Box Set by Cordelia Castel
10 ratings9 books. 2800+ pages of action-packed adventures with twists and turns and magical foes.An enchanted staff. An anti-magic regime. An escape into a world of fairytale villains!Sixteen-year old Cendrilla has two choices—and they could both mean death:Become the seventh dead wife of a murderous ogre or escape into a badlands of cutthroats and bandits and trolls...Categorized as:
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![The Mortal Blade by Christopher Mitchell]()
The Mortal Blade by Christopher Mitchell
12 ratingsA city ruled by Gods, a mortal champion, a misfit girl and a disobedient dragon…Stolen from his home, Corthie Holdfast has arrived in the City of the Eternal Siege as a new Champion. He must fight alongside the Blades, whose lives are dedicated to the defence of the City against the hordes of monstrous Greenhides; or die at the hands of the Gods who rule... -
![The Farthest-Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks]()
The Farthest-Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks
14 ratingsOnce upon a time, in a village nestled in a mountain valley, lived a girl named Dakin. Dakin wants three things more than anything else: to visit the farthest-away mountain, to meet a gargoyle, and to marry a prince. Everyone in her village thinks she's crazy, especially since no one has ever been to the farthest-away mountain... -
![The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight by Gerald Morris]()
The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight by Gerald Morris
16 ratingsMeet thirteen-year-old Sarah, who has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible for her mother’s death. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the queen...Categorized as:
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![Ares and the Spear of Fear by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Ares and the Spear of Fear by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
6 ratingsAres, Zeus, and the other Olympians encounter a huge snake and a sharp challenge in this Heroes in Training adventure.After overcoming many challenges, Zeus and his fellow Olympians arrive at the temple at Delphi—only to find a giant snake guarding the entrance! Beyond the python, Pythia appears...Categorized as:
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![Typhon and the Winds of Destruction by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Typhon and the Winds of Destruction by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
6 ratingsTwice the quests means twice the adventure for Zeus and his fellow Olympians.After battling fireball-throwing Titans, the young Olympians find themselves on a double quest: Not only must they find more Olympians that Cronus has swallowed, but they’re also in search of magic seeds that will help rejuvenate the earth after the terrible drought that plagued the lands, thanks to Hyperion...Categorized as:
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![Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Apollo and the Battle of the Birds by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
6 ratingsWhen a flock of angry birds threaten Zeus and his fellow Olympians, they need the help of a new friend—assuming the stranger is actually a friend!After a horrible drought, Zeus and his fellow Olympians are determined to help restore the land as they try to figure out their current mission, to find a special shield called an aegis...Categorized as:
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![Princess Before Dawn by E.D. Baker]()
Princess Before Dawn by E.D. Baker
6 ratingsPrincess Annie's beloved kingdom is threatened to be overtaken in the seventh book in the Wide-Awake Princess series.Annie's beloved home Treecrest has become a favorite destination for all sorts of magical beings. One new set of guests are particularly strange, and they are ready to take over a new hunting ground. Annie and Liam turn to their only friends who can help, Francis and Zoe... -
![The Binder's Game by D.K. Holmberg]()
The Binder's Game by D.K. Holmberg
6 ratingsWhen the assassin Galen is hired to capture a slaver rather than kill, he learns his target is more than she appears. The job takes him deeper into the Eban underworld as he tries to understand how he’s been used, and why his only friend in the city seems to know more than she should... -
![The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
6 ratingsTwelve years have passed since Jahrra arrived in Oescienne and became the responsibility of the old Korli dragon Hroombra; yet much can happen in twelve years. So far, Jahrra’s life has been filled with adventure, danger, friendship and even loss...Categorized as:
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![Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison]()
Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison
6 ratingsReturn to the enthralling and always surprising world of Tyme, this time with a roguish frog prince and a secret plot, as Megan Morrison continues her acclaimed fantasy series.Syrah Huanui is a frog. He wasn't always one--once he was a Prince of the Olive Isles, a champion launchball player, a beloved favorite of all... -
![A Man of His Word by Dave Duncan]()
A Man of His Word by Dave Duncan
6 ratingsA young couple battles forces determined to keep them apart in this high fantasy series by “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly). These four fantasy novels of love and adventure follow the exploits of childhood friends Inos and Rap as their feelings are tested by the direst of circumstances... -
![Mythic Odysseys of Theros by Wizards of the Coast]()
Mythic Odysseys of Theros by Wizards of the Coast
6 ratingsClash with the gods of Theros in this campaign sourcebook for the world's great roleplaying game.Play DUNGEONS & DRAGONS in the MAGIC: THE GATHERING world of Theros--a realm shaped by the wrath of gods and the deeds of heroes, where champions vie for immortal favor and a place among legends... -
![The Dragon Defenders by James Russell]()
The Dragon Defenders by James Russell
6 ratingsThe wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret - dragons live there!But when evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill one, and to bring back a dragon's egg, so that he can hatch it in his private zoo.Flynn and Paddy's job is to stop them, and protect the island's dragons...Categorized as:
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![Thorns of Hope and Betrayal by Melanie Cellier]()
Thorns of Hope and Betrayal by Melanie Cellier
6 ratingsThe wild power is getting stronger and ignoring it won’t be possible for much longer. Cadence is willing to sacrifice herself if it will save them all, but Airlie and Zeke are determined to find another way.Drawn to the Hidden City, Cadence and Airlie are swept into the cutthroat terrain of nomad politics... -
![Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland by Deborah Hautzig, Lewis Carroll]()
Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland by Deborah Hautzig, Lewis Carroll
8 ratingsFor the first time ever, Alice in Wonderland is told in a reader format! Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865, this story remains a well-known classic to this day. It is the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and meets many extraordinary creatures...Categorized as:
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![Comet Rising by MarcyKate Connolly]()
Comet Rising by MarcyKate Connolly
8 ratingsThe thrilling conclusion to MarcyKate Connolly's Shadow Weaver duology follows Emmeline and Lucas as they face the darkness once and for all.Emmeline and Lucas are safe from the evil Lady Aisling and her soldiers for the time being. The only thing that mars their peaceful life is Emmeline's imprisoned former shadow, Dar... -
![Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen]()
Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen
8 ratingsSide characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth ! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes...Categorized as:
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![The Serpent Slayer: And Other Stories of Strong Women by Katrin Hyman Tchana]()
The Serpent Slayer: And Other Stories of Strong Women by Katrin Hyman Tchana
8 ratingsThis volume is an anthology of 18 stories about heroines with as much courage, wit and intelligence as their more familiar male counterparts. It includes Li Chi, the serpent slayer, and the old woman sly enough to outsmart the devil...Categorized as:
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![The Warrior Princess of Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson]()
The Warrior Princess of Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson
8 ratingsFor fans ofShannon Hale s Princess Academyand Soman Chainani sThe School for Good and Evil, comes the thrilling finale to the "breathtakingly exciting" Pennyroyal Academy trilogy.Evie and Maggie are still enjoying the glow of their victory as they travel into the forest on their coach. But the happiest day of Evie's life is suddenly turned upside-down when they're ambushed by witches...Categorized as:
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![The Silver Tracks by Cornelia Funke]()
The Silver Tracks by Cornelia Funke
10 ratingsThe fourth adventure in the enchanted Mirrorworld leads to the Far East, where Jacob and Fox finally track down Will, who is travelling with a one of Jacob's worst enemies. Putting his feelings aside, Jacob agrees to travel with them to the beautiful Island of the Foxes in quest of another magical Mirror... -
![Thief of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest]()
Thief of Cahraman by Lucy Tempest
12 ratingsThe Selection meets Aladdin ONE MONTH. FIFTY CONTESTANTS. ONE PRINCE. AN IMPOSSIBLE HEIST. You have been summoned to Sunstone Palace to compete in our search for the future Queen of Cahraman. After years on the run, Adelaide thinks her lonely and dangerous life as a thief is finally over...
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