Download or read book Twelve Dancing Princesses written by Alison Ritchie and published by . This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book House of Salt and Sorrows written by Erin A. Craig and published by Ember. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Get swept away by this “haunting” (Bustle) YA novel about twelve beautiful sisters living on an isolated island estate who begin to mysteriously die one by one. This dark and atmospheric fairy tale inspired story is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. "Step inside a fairy tale." —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed. Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor with her sisters and their father and stepmother. Once there were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls' lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last--the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge--and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods. Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that her sister's deaths were no accidents. The girls have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn't sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who--or what--are they really dancing with? When Annaleigh's involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it's a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family--before it claims her next. House of Salt and Sorrows is a spellbinding novel filled with magic and the rustle of gossamer skirts down long, dark hallways. Be careful who you dance with... And don't miss Erin Craig's Small Favors, a mesmerizing and chilling novel about dark wishes and even darker dreams.

Download or read book Princess of the Midnight Ball written by Jessica Day George and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George re-imagines the classic fairy-tale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, in this start to an enchanting YA fantasy series. Rose is one of twelve princesses--sisters condemned to dance every night in the palace of the King Under Stone. Galen is a young soldier returning from war. Together they will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to attend the endless midnight balls. All they need is an invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with silver needles, and that most critical fairy tale ingredient--true love. Don't miss these other stories from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George: The Twelve Dancing Princesses series Princess of the Midnight Ball Princess of Glass Princess of the Silver Woods Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow Silver in the Blood The Rose Legacy series The Rose Legacy Tuesdays at the Castle series Tuesdays at the Castle Wednesdays in the Tower Thursdays with the Crown Fridays with the Wizards Saturdays at Sea Dragon Slippers series Dragon Slippers Dragon Flight Dragon Spear

Download or read book The Twelve Dancing Princesses written by Jacob Grimm and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Princesses Versus Dinosaurs written by Linda Bailey and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two popular storybook titans, princesses and dinosaurs, battle to determine who should star in this laugh-out-loud picture book for fans of Shark vs Train and The Book With No Pictures. This is a princess book! No, it's a dinosaur book! No, it's . . . a T. rex book? A dragon book? A rubber ducky book?! From Linda Bailey, award-winning and critically acclaimed author, and Joy Ang, Adventure Time-artist and illustrator of the Mustache Baby series, comes an irresistibly irreverent picture book in which plucky princesses and determined dinosaurs have a battle royale over whose book this is. When they start calling in the big guns -- or rather, the big carnivores -- and decide to build a wall to resolve their differences, princesses and dinosaurs alike learn a thing or two about open-mindedness and sharing.

Download or read book Magic of the Rainbow written by Judy Katschke and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbie returns to Fairytopia in this March 2007 DTV release When Azura asks Elina to be her apprentice, Elina can't wait to help! After saving Fairytopia twice, it would be exciting to learn the Flight of Spring, the annual ritual that brings to life the First Rainbow of Spring! But Elina can't afford to make any mistakes. If the ritual is not performed correctly, the land will be forced into a bitter ten-year winter. But while practicing spells, Elina is tricked into releasing Laverna from her toad form. Now Laverna will do anything to stop the Flight of Spring and take over Fairytopia...

Download or read book Barbie Princess Collection written by Mary Man-Kong and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Twelve Dancing Princesses written by Rachel Isadora and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting! Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery. Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairytale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. The unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.

Download or read book Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world full of magic and wonder makes Barbie and her eleven sisters the happiest when they dance. The house is full of song and happiness because of their love, but it worries their father, King Randolph. He is worried that their love of dance will keep them from learning the most important parts of being a ruler. He brings Duchess Rowena to the house to teach them how to be responsible and to get them ready for their future duties. When Rowena comes over, she makes their lives miserable by forbidding them to dance because she thinks it's pointless and gets in the way of their schooling. The ladies find a secret that lies beneath these rules: there is a magical world that they can only get to through their room. They hide out in this mysterious area, where they can dance every night and be free to express themselves without Rowena seeing them. The deeper they go into this secret realm, though, the more likely it is that their quest will be found out, which would make Rowena angry. Things quickly get worse when it becomes clear that Rowena wants to take over the land. Barbie and her sisters learn that their individual freedoms are not the only thing that is at risk when they are faced with this threat; the future and the very foundation of their kingdom are also at risk. In this scene, the princesses show how strong, loyal, and loving they are for each other when things go wrong. To get around Rowena's plans, they use the happiness and freedom that come with dancing to their own benefit. The story of their lives shows how strong family bonds can be and how art has the power to change people. By being brave, loving, and always true to each other, the princesses rethink what it means to be a royal and save their country from evil. They teach their father and the whole country that the best ways to be happy and free are to follow your dreams, stay close to your family, and be brave enough to stand up for what's right. In the end, Barbie and her sisters win, and their story is a timeless lesson of how powerful love, harmony, and dancing can be. Chapter 1: The Little Princesses Who Dance In a faraway place with sparkling rivers and rolling hills all around, there was a beautiful castle that housed twelve queens. These queens were not like most. They were sisters, with Barbie being the oldest and each having her own beauty and grace. Barbie was more than just the sister of her younger brothers. She was also their friend, teacher, and mentor, and her kindness and wisdom helped them along the way. Because the princesses were passionate about the same things, the castle, which was usually a place of seriousness and royal tasks, became a place where people could laugh, play music, and dance every night. The sisters' love of dancing was more than just a hobby; it was a strong bond that could not be broken. It let them share their happiness, show their joy, and get away from the boring duties of being a ruler. As the sun went down and the stars came out, the princesses rushed to finish their royal duties. Their hearts were racing because they couldn't wait for the night's exciting secret trip. They would meet in their huge bedroom, which had heard many whispers and secrets over the years. They would laugh quietly and look at each other with eyes that spoke volumes. The most magical part of their nightly routine was a secret button that was cleverly hidden from the other castle residents who were looking around. With a light touch, a door that had not been seen before opened, showing a universe unlike any other. This wasn't just any magical land; the moon shone brighter, the stars danced with the ladies, and the impossible became possible. As if time had stopped in this beautiful land, the princesses danced carelessly, letting go of all their problems for the day. The grass felt softer under their feet, and the trees moved in time with their steps. The air buzzed with music that only they could hear. The unseen realm was a safe place for them to escape the responsibilities and demands that were waiting for them at the house. You could tell they loved dancing and each other by the way they moved as the night went on. Each turn, jump, and step was a letter in the story they wrote together, which was one of peace, freedom, and happiness. As the first rays of sunlight touched the horizon in the morning, the princesses would reluctantly go back to the castle. Their hearts were full, and the romance of the night would last all day. The tall towers and huge rooms of the castle were filled with their laughter and memories of dancing. It was a reminder that the princesses were still young women with hopes, dreams, and an unbreakable bond, even though they wore crowns and imperial clothes. They loved dancing, which was a metaphor for their sisterhood. It was a dance of life that celebrated the joy of being together and sharing a secret that made them more than just blood sisters; it made them sisters in spirit as well. There was more to their dance than just steps and music. So, Barbie and her eleven sisters kept dancing every night. In their secret world, they respected the beauty of dance, the power of unity, and the beauty of dreams. The dance gave them freedom and joy, and it kept them moving even when the music stopped, right in the middle of the court, where they had to deal with all the responsibilities of being a royal. Chapter 2: Thinking about the King. King Randolph loved all twelve of his children. It made him happy to see them play and laugh every morning. Their eyes were filled with love and innocence. But he was disturbed by a deep worry that was hidden behind his smile. He was in charge of a very large country and knew that one day, his girls would have to lead and care for the people who lived there. It looked like the girls weren't ready for such responsibilities, though, because they laughed all day and danced in secret at night. Being around them and seeing how wild and full of energy they were, he wondered how they would ever fit into the parts that history had planned for them. With each passing day, the king's worry grew, casting a shadow over the castle's bright light. He thought about it for a long time, trying to come up with a plan that would let his kids grow up while still keeping their innocence. He thought about it for a long time before asking his cousin, Duchess Rowena, for advice. She was known for being very disciplined and having a deep understanding of royal manners. King Randolph silently wished that Rowena could teach his daughters how to be proper and do what a princess should do. He sent for her with a heavy heart because he knew how strict she was and how different her personality was from the love and happiness his girls brought to the house.

Download or read book Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses written by Reader's Digest and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaded bracelet attached to p. [2] of cover, appears through front cover.

Download or read book Barbie in the 12 dancing princesses written by Mary Man-Kong and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Cultural History of Fairy Tales in the Modern Age written by Andrew Teverson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How have fairy tales from around the world changed over the centuries? What do they tell us about different cultures and societies? Drawing together contributions from an international range of scholars in history, literature, and cultural studies, this volume uniquely examines creative applications of fairy tales in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It explores how the fairy tale has become a genre that flourishes on film, on TV, and in digital media, as well as in the older technologies of print, performance, and the visual arts. An essential resource for researchers, scholars and students of literature, history, the visual arts and cultural studies, this book explores such themes and topics as: forms of the marvelous, adaptation, gender and sexuality, humans and non-humans, monsters and the monstrous, spaces, socialization, and power. A Cultural History of Fairy Tales (6-volume set) A Cultural History of Fairy Tales in Antiquity is also available as a part of a 6-volume set, A Cultural History of Fairy Tales, tracing fairy tales from antiquity to the present day, available in print, or within a fully-searchable digital library accessible through institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access (see www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com). Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com.

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Download or read book Barbie written by Rachel First and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First released in 1959, Barbie was an instant hit. Since then, more than 1 billion dolls have been sold! In this book, fluent readers will learn about BarbieÕs history, including who invented this iconic doll, how the brand has grown, how it helps others, and how fans engage with Barbie. Engaging text and crisp, colorful photos draw in readers, while fun facts offer high-interest information. Special features map BarbieÕs headquarters, show off popular dolls, profile BarbieÕs creator, highlight a fan event, and more. Barbie fans will love reading this history of their favorite doll!

Download or read book Sisters Forever written by Cliff Ruby and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbie(R) and her eleven sisters escape the rules of their harsh aunt for a magical world of dance in this retelling of the classic fairytale about the twelve dancing princesses. Every night the princesses descend into a magical realm where they dance the night away. In the morning, their shoes are worn through, but no one knows where they've been or what they've been up to! This mysterious and exciting fairytale will capture the imaginations of little girls everywhere.