Download or read book Alanna written by Tamora Pierce and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight in this first book in Tamora Pierce’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look! From now on, I’m Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I’ll be a knight. In a time when girls are forbidden to be warriors, Alanna of Trebond wants nothing more than to be a knight of the realm of Tortall. So she finds a way to switch places with her twin brother, Thom, and, disguised as a boy, begins her training as a page at the palace of King Roald. But the road to knighthood, as she discovers, is not an easy one. Alanna must master weapons, combat, and magic, as well as polite behavior, her temper, and even her own heart. So begin Alanna’s adventures—filled with swords and sorcery, adventure and intrigue, good and evil—that will lead to the fulfillment of her dreams and make her a legend in the land.

Download or read book Dealing with Dragons written by Patricia C. Wrede and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two volumes of Patricia C. Wrede's beloved, bestselling Enchanted Forest Chronicles!

Download or read book Once Upon a Curse The Complete Series of Fairy Tale Retellings written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on with total page 2478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A USA Today "Must-Read" Series!** Over 1400 pages of magic, adventure, and fairy tale romance. This box set includes all four full-length books in the Once Upon a Curse series, plus the prequel novella. On a Saturday in spring, an earthquake strikes the entire globe. Cities disappear, replaced by villages that seem torn from storybooks—horses and carriages, cobblestone streets, towering castles, and, most importantly, magic. A world that was once dominated by devices goes dark and a new power rises. What happens when the fairy tales become real? What's stronger, magic or modern technology? What's more powerful, a curse or true love? Read the series to find out… Granting Wishes (An Aladdin Retelling): When an earthquake strikes in the middle of her rock climbing trip, Alanna plunges to what she expects will be her death. Instead, she falls into a cave full of magic, where a mysterious man makes her an offer she can't refuse. Gathering Frost (A Sleeping Beauty Retelling): Under the spell of an evil queen, Jade is a hardened warrior who has forgotten what it is to feel anything at all. But when a runaway prince kidnaps her and brings her to his rebel base, she begins to question her loyalties. Withering Rose (A Beauty and the Beast Retelling): Sick of spending her life in hiding, Omorose flees to the realm of the beasts where her forbidden magic might be accepted. When she arrives, all she finds is a brooding shifter prince with no interest in hosting guests. Chasing Midnight (A Cinderella Retelling): Seeking revenge for her sister's death, Nymia agrees to retrieve a long-lost princess for her family, but what she's really after is the girl's magic. Turns out, so is a reckless prince who's too charming for his own good. Parting Worlds (A Little Mermaid Retelling): For her entire life, Aerewyn has been warned not to trust humans. But when she stumbles upon an injured boy in the woods, the only thing he seems in danger of is dying. So she saves his life, and changes the fate of both their worlds. If you like charming trickster princes, avenging fairy godmothers, and princesses who save themselves, don't miss the Once Upon a Curse series! Now for a limited time, save when buying this box set compared to the individual books. Praise for Gathering Frost (Book 1): "An urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance." - Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog "Become immersed in a starkly magical world filled with last hopes." - Publishers Weekly "Unbelievably magnificent…This one is a MUST READ." - Happy Tails and Tales Blog "I loved everything about this book!" - Hooked In A Book "Awesome in every way…lots of heart-wrenching emotion, action and romance." - Geeks In High School "I loved this book…kept me on the edge of my seat." - Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books

Download or read book Elusive Dreams written by Floriminda Reid and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Arlen the Elf written by Eugene Lawrance Webb and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK DESCRIPTION Arlen the Elf is too curious for his own good, which gets him in trouble. In the elf's travels he winds up pitted against a powerful alchemist named Daemon Parcelos. In the human city of Adytum, Parcelos is a political leader. Parcelos lofty position gives him ownership of the land, farms, and businesses, which he uses to control the town. Eventually it is learned that Parcelos is dealing in the black arts and using them to turn sprites into evil creatures to do his bidding. The battle is set between the good fairies, elves, dwarves, and humans against the evil forces that oppose their efforts. The land at this time is called Elysium, where there is a battle brewing to a major confrontation. This was the planet earth before the continental drift, referred to as the time of Pangaea and magic was used to gain power or to make great weapons. So take a journey of with Arlen the Elf as he braves a perilous expedition to save his world from evil. This book is about love, redemption, the importance of following your heart and obtaining a goal with unwavering fortitude.

Download or read book Alanna s Snow Dream written by Robert Connolly and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At first Snowflakes is just like any other snowman made on a snowy afternoon. He can only stand, cold and stiff and silent in his borrowed hat, scarf and coat. But then Santa Claus arrives on his sleigh and shows Alanna the way to bring him to life with a wave of a wand. Together Alanna and Snowflakes set off with Olka the white owl and their elfin friends on a wonderful magical journey to Fairyland. This enchanting story, written in rhyme, is the perfect way for children to enrich their imagination while enjoying the adventures with Alanna, Snowflakes and Olka.

Download or read book Disfigured written by Amanda Leduc and published by Coach House Books. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A CBC BOOKS BEST NONFICTION OF 2020 AN ENTROPY MAGAZINE BEST NONFICTION 2020/21 A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK OF THE DAY (07/23/2022) Fairy tales shape how we see the world, so what happens when you identify more with the Beast than Beauty? If every disabled character is mocked and mistreated, how does the Beast ever imagine a happily-ever-after? Amanda Leduc looks at fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm to Disney, showing us how they influence our expectations and behaviour and linking the quest for disability rights to new kinds of stories that celebrate difference. "Historically we have associated the disabled body image and disabled life with an unhappy ending” – Sue Carter, Toronto Star "Leduc persuasively illustrates the power of stories to affect reality in this painstakingly researched and provocative study that invites us to consider our favorite folktales from another angle." – Sara Shreve, Library Journal "She [Leduc] argues that template is how society continues to treat the disabled: rather than making the world accessible for everyone, the disabled are often asked to adapt to inaccessible environments." – Ryan Porter, Quill & Quire "Read this smart, tenacious book." – The Washington Post "A brilliant young critic named Amanda Leduc explores this pernicious power of language in her new book, Disfigured … Leduc follows the bread crumbs back into her original experience with fairy tales – and then explores their residual effects … Read this smart, tenacious book." – The Washington Post "Leduc investigates the intersection between disability and her beloved fairy tales, questioning the constructs of these stories and where her place is, as a disabled woman, among those narratives." – The Globe and Mail "It gave me goosebumps as I read, to see so many of my unexpressed, half-formed thoughts in print. My highlighter got a good workout." – BookRiot "Disfigured is not just an eye-opener when it comes to the Disney princess crew and the Marvel universe – this thin volume provides the tools to change how readers engage with other kinds of popular media, from horror films to fashion magazines to outdated sitcom jokes." – Quill & Quire “It’s an essential read for anyone who loves fairy tales.” – Buzzfeed Books "Leduc makes one thing clear and beautifully so – fairy tales are fundamentally fantastic, but that doesn’t mean that they are beyond reproach in their depiction of real issues and identities." – Shrapnel Magazine "As Leduc takes us through these fairy tales and the space they occupy in the narratives that we construct, she slowly unfolds a call-to-action: the claiming of space for disability in storytelling." – The Globe and Mail "A provocative beginning to a thoughtful and wide-ranging book, one which explores some of the most primal stories readers have encountered and prompts them to ponder the subtext situated there all along." – LitHub "a poignant and informative account of how the stories we tell shape our collective understanding of one another.” – BookMarks "What happens when we allow disabled writers to tell stories of disability within fairytales and in magical and supernatural settings? It is a reimagining of the fairytale canon we need. Leduc dares to dream of a world that most stories envision is unattainable." – Bitch Media

Download or read book Lioness Rampant written by Tamora Pierce and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a knight errant, Alanna goes on a quest for a legendary jewel in this fourth and final book in Tamora Pierce’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look! Having achieved her dream of becoming the first female knight errant, Alanna of Trebond finds herself at loose ends. She has already triumphed in countless bloody battles, and her adventures are considered legendary. Perhaps being a knight errant is not all that Alanna needs… But Alanna must push her uncertainty aside when she is tasked with the impossible. She must recover the Dominion Jewel, a legendary gem that has enormous power for good…in the right hands. And Alanna must work fast. Her archenemy, Duke Roger, is back and more formidable than ever, putting Tortall in great danger. As she puts her hard-won skills to use, Alanna discovers through fierce combat and ceaseless searching that she can make a future worthy of her mythic past—both as a warrior and as a woman.

Download or read book Masha and the Firebird written by Margaret Bateson Hill and published by Zero to Ten. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masha's mother sells eggs at market, and Masha loves to paint their smooth shells. One day, deep in the forest, Masha meets the magical Firebird, guardian of the eggs of the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. The Firebird asks Masha to paint its eggs so that they blend with the elements, hiding them from the vicious witch, Baba Yaga. At first, the plan works well, but Baba Yaga finally gets her hands on the last egg, and Masha sets off on an amazing journey to find it. This original folktale blends elements of the Firebird legend and traditional European folktales in a bilingual English and Russian text, along with suggestions to inspire children to paint their own eggs.

Download or read book The War in The Sixth Faerie realm written by Kristen Howe and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambrosia this time reemerges as the fighter warrior she is. she also regains control and now she is stronger then ever. Ambrosia finds a new battle in another realm, and new rival and an old love. Battle, love, war.....

Download or read book Tiny Dungeon written by Alan Bahr and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A light-weight fantasy roleplaying game.

Download or read book Tender Morsels written by Margo Lanagan and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tender Morsels is a dark and vivid story, set in two worlds and worrying at the border between them. Liga lives modestly in her own personal heaven, a world given to her in exchange for her earthly life. Her two daughters grow up in this soft place, protected from the violence that once harmed their mother. But the real world cannot be denied forever—magicked men and wild bears break down the borders of Liga’s refuge. Now, having known Heaven, how will these three women survive in a world where beauty and brutality lie side by side?

Download or read book Masked Desire written by Alana Delacroix and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PERFECT DISGUISE As security chief of the supernaturals’ ruling council, Michaela Chui has seen more than her fair share of disaster. For centuries, she’s survived through caution and strategy. But when the only human councilor is viciously murdered, Michaela knows the coincidences that keep blocking her investigation are a sure sign of bad things to come. She needs answers fast. And her only ally is Cormac Redoak: wild, unpredictable, unreliable—and worse, distractingly attractive. A HIDDEN TRUTH An exile from the court of the Fairy Queen, Cormac has all the experience with careful strategy and veiled intentions he can stand. But he also has the fey talent for getting his way, and he’s sure his way lies with Michaela’s. No matter that she can change her lovely face at will; there’s a clarity to her being that he’d know anywhere. Working with her will be temptation and frustration bound together. Somehow, though, he must convince her to trust him—without revealing the secrets he dares never share . . .

Download or read book Daring Defiant A Young Adult Fantasy Romance Anthology written by Kaitlyn Davis and published by Kaitlyn Davis. This book was released on with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five spell-binding tales of heroes and heroines who dared to fight back, defied all the odds, and basically… kicked some butt. Meet sassy princesses, swoony princes, evil queens, traitorous spies, dragons, faeries, angels, titans, vampires, gods, and more, as these star-crossed lovers battle to save their worlds. Readers of young adult fantasy romance, paranormal romance, fairy tale retellings, and epic magical adventures will all find something to love! This box set includes three full-length first-in-series novels as well as two prequel novellas, all by USA Today “must-read” author Kaitlyn Davis. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, Sabaa Tahir, and Elise Kova! THE SHADOW SOUL “If you want to set out on a journey, read this." – We Do Write Finalist in Mark Lawrence's SPFBO 2016! When Jinji's home is destroyed, she is left with nowhere to run—until she meets Rhen, a prince with magic in his blood. But their meeting is not coincidence. This story has played out before, in a long forgotten time, an age of myth that is about to be reborn... THE PRINCESS AND THE PAWN "My favorite YA Fantasy series of ALL time" - Rina the Reader The only thing more forbidden than their magic is their love... Taking place the day before book one of the series begins, The Princess and the Pawn follows Lyana, the dove princess, and Rafe, the bastard born raven, as they prepare for the upcoming courtship trials. A fantasy romance retelling of Tristan and Isolde! GRANTING WISHES "A wickedly good retelling" - Lene Blackthorn A USA Today recommended series! Alanna thought rock climbing in Yosemite National Park would be the trip of a lifetime. Until an earthquake strikes and she finds herself plummeting to her death. But instead of slamming into the forest floor, she drops into a secret underground cave where she’s confronted by the impossible—magic. IGNITE “The writing is effortlessly mind blowing” – Happy Tales and Tails Blog A bestselling series with over 200,000 copies sold! Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. FROST "A snarky, action-packed, and entertaining read!" – Betwixt the Pages Vampire lore meets ancient Greek mythology in this modern retelling of the Pandora myth! Vampire thief Pandora Scott’s life is just fine, until her ex suddenly reappears, interrupting her latest heist. Because even the hottest love can leave a girl cold-blooded… If you love kickass heroines and action-packed fantasy romances full of magic, mayhem, and a bit of humor, then scroll up and grab your copy of Daring & Defiant!

Download or read book Moonless Night written by Floriminda Reid and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Enchnated Fairies Coloring Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Josephine Wall is one of the most popular and well-known fantasy artists of our time."Enchanted Fairies" is a collection of her most loved fairy artworks as a coloring book.In these pages, both budding and experienced coloring artists will delve into the intricate detail of Josephine¿s exquisite paintings and connect with the magical worlds depicted in her art. Long-time fans of her work will relish this opportunity to re-interpret her best-known pieces, coloring them with a palette all their own, while coloring addicts will delight in the endless potential of this artwork, so perfectly suited to line-work coloring.Each of the 45 coloring patterns features a short commentary by the artist offering insights into the stories behind the original paintings to satisfy the curiosity of her many fans.96 page book, Page size: 215 x 275 mmPrinted on premium quality 150gsm paper

Download or read book Dragons written by Ricardo Chévere and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the anticipated sequel to Dragons: The Essential Ties, which gave rise to an epic dragon adventure like none other. For ages, dragons have been magics greatest and most powerful foes, but what if a dragon falls under a magical spell? Andrea is now a young teenager whose happy life has revolved around the two most powerful dragons of the world, but her father, Mauricio, has always resented their presence in his daughters life. Borys and Ginas passion for each other has grown and intensified, and so have their powers. They have been secretly plotting against their own masters but have never found the perfect opportunity to rebel; now, the Fury may give them just that. Alanna is still looking for her lost love, David, but in the meantime, she has kept herself busy hunting magical beings in the company of her essential partner, Lien, and a young teenage girl named Alondra. Heroes and villains alike will discover that wielding too much power can literally bring your deepest and strongest uncontrolled emotions to life, especially in a world of sorcerers, witches, wizards, and dragons.