Download or read book The Legend of Holly Claus written by Brittney Ryan and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa Claus’s daughter sets out to break a curse and free a magical kingdom—in this beloved New York Times bestseller. Though few mortals know his secret, Nicholas is more than a jolly red-suited man who visits children all over the world on Christmas Eve—he is also the king of Forever, Land of the Immortals. Each year he gets letters from millions of boys and girls, and helps make their Christmas wishes come true. But one year, a special little boy from New York City asks something Nicholas has never been asked before: “What do you wish for Christmas, Santa?” With that simple question, a magical story unfolds. Nicholas answers that his only wish is for a child. And soon the immortal people of the kingdom celebrate the arrival of Holly Claus, the princess of Forever and the first child to grace its ground. But their happiness is dashed when an evil sorcerer places a spell on the infant, turning her heart to ice and freezing her kingdom in time. Many years later, just in time for Christmas Eve, Holly travels to New York, intent upon saving Christmas and freeing the land of Forever. Holly will make this the most magical—and memorable—Christmas the world has ever seen. This ebook features a note from Brittney Ryan including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
Download or read book Holly Claus The Christmas Princess written by Brittney Ryan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-10-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa Clau's daughter, Holly, comes to Earth seeking an end to the curse case upon her and the Land of the Immortals by an evil wizard, whose own punishment will end only if Holly willingly gives him her pure heart.
Download or read book How Mrs Claus Saved Christmas written by Jeff Guinn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas, Jeff Guinn combines solid historical fact with glorious legend to deliver another heartwarming holiday book for the whole family. It's 1620 and Mrs. Claus's dear husband is off in the New World planting the seeds of what will become a glorious Christmas tradition. Meanwhile, Mrs. Claus has chosen to stay in England, where the first signs of a dangerous threat to Yuletide cheer are in evidence. The Puritans have gained control of Parliament and appear determined to take all the fun out of Christmas. But Mrs. Claus knows that it's time for serious action when, in 1647, a law is passed by Parliament that actually punishes anyone who celebrates Christmas. Using as its springboard the actual events of a day in 1647 when ten thousand peasants marched through the streets of Canterbury demanding their right to celebrate a beloved holiday, How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas is rich in historical detail, adventure, and plain ol' Christmas fun.
Download or read book Bafana Bafana written by Troy Blacklaws and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVOne boy’s journey to see his favorite soccer player in action becomes an uplifting song to the South African spiritDIV /divA modern-day folktale set in the heart of South Africa, Bafana Bafana is the story of Pelé, an eleven-year-old village boy whose dream is to see his soccer team play. Such a dream is considered crazy for a boy from the distant outback, but Pelé is far from ordinary; determined to see his favorite player, Sibusiso Zuma, play live, Pelé treks hundreds of kilometers to the jostling, jiving Cape Town. From the dangers of townships, the incredible story of Nelson Mandela, and the magic of a local medicine man, Bafana Bafana is a joyous and lively tale about following your dreams, even in the face of daunting hurdles.DIV /div /div
Download or read book Time and the Clock Mice Etcetera written by Peter Dickinson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the town clock stops, a colony of telepathic mice comes to the rescue Unthinkable! The Branton Town Hall Clock has stopped! The intricately carved turret clock had attracted tourists from all over the world. Every day six small bells would chime at precisely fourteen minutes and twenty seconds past the hour. And out would come a procession of prancing lambs followed by a shepherd playing Pan-pipes and, finally, old Father Time himself. The impressive clock tower is also home to a group of Clock Mice, extraordinary rodents who are twice as bright as rats and just as smart as humans. They speak their own complex language of mind-pictures and elude Juno, the clock tower cat. When the clockmaker’s grandson fails to repair the town’s beloved clock, will the Clock Mice be able to save Time? Filled with unforgettable characters, including the Hickory, Dickory, and Dock mouse families and some eccentric humans, Time and the Clock Mice, Etcetera is a whimsical tale of mice, magic, cats, clocks, science, people, and the nature of time. This ebook features full-color illustrations by Emma Chichester-Clark and an illustrated personal history of Peter Dickinson including rare images from the author’s collection.
Download or read book The Adventurers Guild Night of Dangers written by Zack Loran Clark and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third installment of the popular Adventurers Guild trilogy, Zed and Brock must prevent catastrophe when a centuries-old plot threatens to rip their world apart. Someone had made a terrible, tragic, fatal mistake. Unless, of course . . . Unless they'd done it on purpose. After falling victim to a vile betrayal, Zed is cut off from Brock and their friends and unable to warn them about a dangerous enemy on the move. The Adventurers Guild may have defeated the evil that cast the elves from their home, but that doesn't keep them in the Freestoners' good graces for long. An ordinary day at the market comes to a fatal end when a rare Danger infiltrates the city, leaving over a dozen dead. Tensions come to a boil as the city is threatened by upheaval from within and becomes alight with terror. Brock finds himself frustratingly unable to utilize his underground contacts . . . though the mysterious Lady Grey may not be finished with him yet. To come together to save their city from a timeless evil looking to settle a score, the young adventurers must learn to trust in each other and be willing to do whatever it takes to stop the tragedy of the Day of Dangers from happening again. Also available in the series:The Adventurers GuildTwilight of the Elves
Download or read book A Redbird Christmas written by Fannie Flagg and published by Random House. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic. Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.
Download or read book The Three Little Pigs written by Eric Suben and published by Twin Sisters®. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Repetitive text and adorable illustrations help tell the classic tale of “The Three Little Pigs.” When three little pigs leave home to build houses of their own, their mother warns them of a wicked wolf. The pigs learn a valuable lesson as the hungry wolf is determined to eat the pigs for supper. Find out which pig builds the strongest house and how they outsmart the wicked wolf. A new, positive twist to the ending of this fairy tale will make it a family favorite and encourage a lifelong love for reading.
Download or read book The Legend of the Christmas Witch written by Aubrey Plaza and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.
Download or read book Estaciones Seasons written by Robin Nelson and published by ediciones Lerner. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for students at a first grade reading level, these titles help young readers identify and predict cycles in the natural world through examining animal behavior or natural phenomena.
Download or read book Winter Is Fun written by Walt K. Moon and published by Lerner Digital ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about winter and its changes and adaptations. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
Download or read book The Accidental Witch written by Anne Mazer and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten-year-old Phoebe is thrilled when she accidentally becomes a novice witch but soon wonders if she will ever develop and control her powers.
Download or read book What Should I Wear Today Qu ropa me pondr hoy written by Jamie Kondrchek and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What should I wear? What should I wear? What's the weather like out there? I look outside my window and see An autumn breeze blows through the trees. In this rhythmic read-aloud, preschoolers follow the seasons of the year and find out what to wear for different types of weather. ¿Qué ropa me pondré hoy? ¿Hay frío o hace calor? Miro por la ventana y veo Que una brisa de otoño los árboles agita. En esta historia rítmica, ideal para leer en voz alta, los niños en edad preescolar recorren las estaciones del año y averiguan qué usar en cada tipo de clima.
Download or read book The Santa Claus Book written by Alden Perkes and published by Lyle Stuart. This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Santa and his elves.
Download or read book Jammie Claus written by Megan R. Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While history is often incomplete, Mrs. Claus is not at the margin as most may have guessed. The true story is that many years ago before Santa was known, it was Jammie Claus who began the Christmas tradition of unconditional giving. Each Christmas Eve, she climbs into her magical gingerbread sleigh and spreads peace, love, and joy as she delivers Christmas pajamas to all. You will know the pajamas are from her when you find your Jammie Claus Bag filled and tied with a bow! Enjoy this box set with your own Jammie Claus bag and book to bring the tradition to your family.
Download or read book Our Footprint on Earth written by Jeanne Sturm and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the impact that humans have on the Earth, its environment, and how to reduce damage.
Download or read book A Dark Descent written by Lisa Fiedler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the defeat of one Wicked, the other Witches of Oz prepare for vengeance in this second book of the Ages of Oz series! Glinda and her friends have successfully vanquished Aphidina, the first of the four Wicked Witches. But her task is far from over. With the fate of all of Oz hanging in the balance, Glinda struggles to locate a mysterious teacher called Mythra, who is the only one who can guide her in reaching her mystic potential and becoming the powerful Sorceress she is destined to be. While Glinda searches far and wide for her mentor, the fiery-spirited Locasta finds herself undertaking an equally important search—for the Elemental Fairy of Lurl, and the means by which to destroy the second Witch, Marada, Wicked Warrior of the North. Surprising discoveries await both Glinda and Locasta. Great dangers threaten, formidable enemies lurk, and startling secrets abound. Glinda, Locasta, Ben, and Shade bravely continue their mission teaming up with some very welcome—and very unexpected—allies along the way. Together they prove that there is no hope for the future if one is not willing to learn from the past.
