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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle....

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry....

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition....

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind....

When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why....

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet....

Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings—but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Find out....

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle....

While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded....

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse....

After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college....

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch....

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....

Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang....

When Redwall was published in 1987 it catapulted author Brian Jacques to international stardom. And small wonder! This enthralling tale...

The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death....

Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal—including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want. But what Lyra doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other...

When an evil king threatens the destruction of Zintaurus, one dog, Kaytaiya, must undertake a heroic quest. But not in her own dog body! Magically transformed by the exiled Queen Ravenna into the body of a cat, she is sent to find the Little Plane that holds the key to the survival of her homeland, and bring it back by train. But everyone she encounters has problems of their own and needs her support.

Eleven-year-old Roxie was excited to start sixth grade... until a mortifying incident at a pool party turns her into a middle school laughingstock. Roxie can't imagine enduring a full year of bullying and body shaming, so when her country music star Granny invites Roxie to join her on tour, she jumps at the chance to leave her troubles behind. But then Granny—who's been struggling with memory loss—goes missing, leaving Roxie without an escape plan... and without her best friend.

On Halloween, it is always wise to expect the unexpected, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real…the fabled Pumpkin King himself. Throwing caution aside, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley—home to witches and vampires, ghosts and goblins, and all that go bump in the night. But just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead, a sinister scheme unearths itself.

Madsi has always loved the stories that her clever, strong-willed sister, Lisbet, told her late at night in their cabin. Madsi never expected Lisbet to become one of those tales. But last year, her sister disappeared in the night, snatched away by the Northern Lights. This year when the Lights appear in the sky, Madsi begs them to free her sister—and a girl falls to earth right in front of her. But it’s not Lisbet. This girl’s name is Torin, and she demands that Madsi take her to a witch who can put her back into the Lights, where she went by choice.

Two best friends. One ancient book. Countless adventures. Naomi Williams, a bright and determined girl with an unshakable faith, and Luke Miller, her adventurous yet skeptical best friend, are just ordinary 11-year-olds living in the quiet town of Everbrook, MI—or so they think. But when they stumble upon a mysterious glowing book hidden in an abandoned chapel, their lives are thrown into an epic adventure they never expected. The book, The Chronicles of Light, holds the stories of legendary Christian heroes throughout history—yet many of its pages are blank. Why? Because Naomi and Luke...

Back of the Book Overview for "The Adventures of Explorer Princess Claire: The Jungle of Whispering Tales" When Claire, known as "Claire the Librarian Explorer," and her clever cat, Figaro, find a mysterious book on her magical shelf, they're transported to the Jungle of Whispering Tales. There, they must solve an ancient riddle to restore the Heartstream River and save the jungle. Join Claire and Figaro on a thrilling adventure of friendship, courage, and the magic of believing in yourself! Back of the Book Overview for the Series Step into adventure with Claire, the "Claire the Librarian ...

Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld. There, he comes face to face with his grandmother, who is very much alive, and somehow still...a kid? Together with his best friend, Autumn, and a talkative aboatia named Woo, Kwame must battle angry nature gods, and stop the underworld from destroying the land of the living.

The Magic Library: Machu Picchu Race is a fun adventure in the exciting Magic Library series, where two sisters, Amelia and Bethany, find themselves transported back in time to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. Perfect for young readers, this time-traveling tale takes you to the heights of Machu Picchu, a vibrant and thriving city tucked away in the Andes mountains. When Amelia and Bethany arrive in the middle of the bustling Inca harvest festival, they are welcomed by new friends who teach them traditional skills like weaving, pottery, and farming. But when a surprise landslide hits ...

"A stand out in the genre." - BookLife Prize 2023 "Unforgettable." - Awarded the Reader's Favorite Seal Discover a world where friendship is the greatest magic of all. A fast-paced, slightly dark middle grade fantasy for young readers from bestselling children's author Scott Peters. Suitable for all ages and perfect for family reading. Thirteen-year-old Wren is destined to become a ruthless queen, commanding monsters and magic. But the kingdom she's meant to rule is home to gentle dryads who seek peace. When Wren meets Nessa, a dryad girl her age, everything changes. Nessa believes Wren is ...

Journeys Beyond the Map “Use this stick to vanish from sight, But return before the fall of night.” Jack and Emily, siblings who didn’t always get along, are sent to visit their aunt, a specialist in ancient magic and archaeology. While exploring a secret room in the basement of her mysterious home, they discover an enchanted map that transports them to far-off worlds. In each place, they must solve puzzles and help the local inhabitants, all while racing against time. If they fail to complete their tasks before nightfall, they risk being trapped there forever. Through these thrilling...

When Iggy Morales's stylish cat, Tuba, becomes famous on social media, he scores an invite to a star-studded pet fashion show at Spooky World. The family-friendly, Halloween-themed indoor carnival is the place to be on the last weekend in October, so of course Iggy brings all of his friends, including Clip and Sadie. The kids expect to ride thrilling rollercoasters, play games in the midway, and eat fried dough and candy apples, but they encounter a different kind of excitement instead: a ghost called the Weeping Lady, who has haunted Spooky World for decades, appears and asks for their help.

Ten-year-old Rudy is afraid of everything, and to top it off, two bullies like to chase him home from school! Every day those bullies try to make Rudy do things he’s scared to do. Rudy’s best friend Billy is usually there to defend him, but some days Billy is at Taekwondo class, and when that happens, Rudy finds himself panicked with fear.

Die Klassenfahrt nach Namibia steht kurz bevor. Doch zuerst wartet eine gefährliche Mission auf Pumawandler Carag und seine Mitschüler. Ihr Lehrer James Bridger wird tief in den Rocky Mountains gefangen gehalten. Die Rettungsaktion stellt ihren Mut auf eine harte Probe. Carag weiß, dass die Entführer hinter dem geheimen Buch der Gestaltwandler her sind. James Bridger konnte es in letzter Sekunde ins Ausland schmuggeln? nach Namibia! So wird die Klassenfahrt zu einem Wettlauf mit ihren Feinden, allen voran der Löwen-Wandlerin Rebecca Youngblood.

An ancient prophecy. A hidden sword. A kidnapped king. Ever since Toby can remember he's been the personal servant to the prince of Ariemday and his best friend. When an old nemesis of the King's crashes their fifteenth birthday ceremony, a wizard saves all of their lives, and a prophecy is recited that reveals Julian is the Chosen One. Toby doesn't know what to think…probably because he’s fainted.

All Violet Moon has ever wanted is to be a Reaper captain like her father. Born on the Tides of the Lost, a magical world beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Violet has spent her life at her father’s side rescuing souls lost in the water. But when a rescue mission turns to disaster after the arrival of the dreaded Children of the Shark, weaponized ghost-sharks who steal the souls for themselves, her father is seized and pulled down into the darkness of the Depths.

Das Mini-Sams bekommt sein eigenes Abenteuer! In der Sams-Welt gibt es ein gut gehütetes Geheimnis: Ganz weit hinten am Rande der Wiese, auf der die Samse genüsslich auf ihren Kürbissen lümmeln, gibt es eine Felsmauer. Was sich dahiner verbirgt, weiß keiner so genau. Nicht so wichtig, meint das Pauker-Sams. Aber da kennt das Pauker-Sams das Mini-Sams schlecht – und plötzlich ist es weg, spurlos verschwunden. Wie gut, dass das Taschenbier-Sams davon Wind bekommt und noch viel besser, dass Ralfer, der blaue Drache, plötzlich wieder auftaucht.

Fantasy, imaginative,... Young Lily goes for a walk in the forest and finds yourself in a magical enchanted forest where she is met by a fairy and some creative creatures.

Cleo und Cosmo können ihr Glück kaum fassen, als sie auf dem Jahrmarkt seltsame Bonbons von einer geheimnisvollen alten Frau gewinnen. Doch als sie die Bonbons in ihrem Garten einpflanzen, ahnen sie nicht, welches zauberhafte Abenteuer sie damit entfesseln. Über Nacht verwandelt sich ihr Garten in ein magisches Süßigkeitengewächs, in dem die leckersten Naschereien wachsen. Doch hinter der süßen Fassade lauert eine dunkle Gefahr. Mit jedem Bissen, den die Bewohner des Dorfes von den verlockenden Köstlichkeiten nehmen, geraten sie tiefer in den Bann böser Kräfte.

Join Jade, a curious 9-year-old, as she discovers a magical train station hidden in her attic. Every night at midnight, the Dreamland Express takes her on fantastical journeys. However, when she faces a series of daunting obstacles, Jade must find the wisdom within to continue her adventures and learn valuable lessons about courage, kindness, and imagination.

Vier neue, fantastische Geschichten von der kleinen, verrückten Prinzessin Suna und ihren Freunden. Dieses Mal nimmt Suna dich mit in ihre Schule und zu einigen anderen kuriosen Prüfungen. In Sunas Schule ist ein ganz besonderer Freund zu Gast. Dass Hennes ein Hexer ist, sollte allerdings besser keiner wissen. Als er aber auf die Idee kommt, die Tafel mit einer Regenwolke sauberzuregnenund das Wetter dabei mal wieder nicht ganz unter Kontrolle hat, gibt es ein riesengroßes Chaos.

"Dino Divas and Their Fabulous Wigs" is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure that takes you into the colorful world of five fabulous female dinosaurs who know how to rock a wig like no other! Meet Tina, Bella, Lila, Gina, and Roxy—each sporting a unique, extravagant wig that reflects their dazzling personalities.

A tale of the man who slayed before the sleigh.

James dreams of being a reporter, so when his sixth grade English Teacher assigns everyone to enter the Mayor’s writing competition he is confident he can win. Then he sits down to write. Nothing. Not a single idea. James’ elderly neighbor, Stan, comes to the door with a box of old books, claiming they will cure him of his writer's block. James skeptically opens the first book and a small blue dragon appears in his room!

In a magical world where heroes go on exciting quests while witches keep everything running behind the scenes, Laurel works in her parents’ shop, supplying everything from enchanted yarn to magical carpets. The shop is struggling after the opening of a big shopping centre nearby, so when a hero waltzes in with a long list of expensive items, Laurel sees an opportunity to help. But there’s one item on the list that isn’t in stock, and it’s going to be very tricky to find, so join Laurel and her wise cat familiar as they take the reluctant hero on a quest to save her parents’ shop.