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Волонтеры вечности by Max Frei
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMax Frei is a dreamer. But sooner. Or later. We. All. Wake. Up And that's exactly what's about to happen to him ...Max used to be a useless loafer, whose dreams were the most interesting thing about him. At least, up until Sir Juffin Halli, Head of the Department of Absolute Order, summoned him to the magical city of Echo... -
Дар Шаванахолы by Max Frei
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsПолное название: Дар Шаванахолы. История, рассказанная сэром Максом из ЕхоВ этой книге читатель найдет множество ответов на вопросы, которые он не раз задавал, не слишком, впрочем, рассчитывая, что ему вдруг вот так – ррраз! – и все честно расскажут. И еще больше ответов на вопросы, которые даже в голову не приходили - ни читателю, ни автору. Разве только некоторым, особо дотошным персонажам... -
The Gods Trilogy (Discworld, #7,13,20) by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Discworld is, as everyone knows, and no one should now need to be told, flat. It rides through space on the back of four elephants* which, in turn, are standing on the shell of an enormous turtle.But just because it is being borne through space on the back of a turtle, doesn't mean it doesn't need gods.. -
Вся правда о нас by Max Frei
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsСледует признать, что в названии книги содержится некоторое преувеличение. Вся правда обо всех сразу в одну книгу просто не помещается. Но мы очень старались и рассказали столько правды, сколько смогли: о персонажах, о Мире, о магии, о времени, о смерти и бессмертии, о проклятьях, об отчаянии и любви... -
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When the Sky Is Like Lace by Elinor Lander Horwitz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat happens when it's bimulous and the sky is like lace? Strange and splendid things! Otters sing, trees dance, and the grass is like gooseberry jam. There's a special party that anyone can attend. Anyone, that is, who knows the rules and isn't afraid of plum-purple shadows, can cook spaghetti and would like to teach a new song to the otters... -
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Light Novel) Vol. 7 by Kumanano, くまなの
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA bouncy light novel series about a girl transported to her favorite video game world with her magical bearsuit equipped--and don't miss the adorable manga version, also published by Seven Seas! (Now an anime!) Fifteen-year-old Yuna prefers staying home and obsessively playing her favorite VRMMO game to doing anything else, including going to school... -
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Light Novel) Vol. 5 by Kumanano
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe kraken has been slain, but Yuna's seaside commerce career is just beginning! Faced with the problem of transporting goods, the Bloody Bear sets out to establish a secure trade route between Mileela and Crimonia—even if she has to cut her way across the land with magic to do it... -
Мёртвый ноль by Max Frei
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsМертвый ноль - это такой специальный заколдованный ноль, к которому ничего нельзя прибавить. Ни на каких условиях. Никогда. Квинтэссенция небытия.Эта книга была написана для того, чтобы уменьшить количество мертвых нулей во Вселенной. Ну и по ходу дела мы, как это обычно случается, несколько увлеклись, погорячились, можно сказать, перестарались... -
Отдай мое сердце by Max Frei
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsКогда тебя просят отдать чье-то сердце, предполагается, что ты его перед этим похитил. Похитить сердце – величайшее одолжение, которое может сделать один человек другому. Потому что любовь – источник самой сладкой разновидности силы, и одновременно – мост, соединяющий нас с жизнью, смертью, иными Мирами и временами, со всем свершившимся и несбывшимся. И, в конечном итоге, с самими собой... -
Мастер ветров и закатов by Max Frei
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsСамый популярный автор начала ХХI века Макс Фрай дарит своим поклонникам новую серию книг! Таким образом, МАСТЕР ВЕТРОВ И ЗАКАТОВ - первая книга новой серии Макса Фрая "Сновидения ЕХО", которая раскроет ранее неизвестные стороны жизни сэра Макса из Тайного Сыска города Ехо... -
Call to Quarters by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSince the days of Merlin, there have been magicians that aid king and country. In modern times, they are known as the Gældorcræft Forces. They do everything that needs to be done, from disaster relief to keeping giant cities afloat – like Los Angeles. Investigating explosions at Air Force Research Labs are outside of the norm, but this explosion doesn’t follow the rules either... -
無職転生 ~ 13 [Youth Period - Labyrinth Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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Слишком много кошмаров by Max Frei
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsВ этой книге слишком много не только кошмаров, а вообще всего. Страшных тайн и просто чужих секретов, городских улиц, новых домов, крепких напитков, друзей, сновидений, разговоров до утра, красавиц и, конечно, ужасных чудовищ, куда без них.В этой книге слишком много жизни — столько, что хватит всем персонажам и останется на долю читателя... -
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Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Zack meets his second-grade teacher, Miss Smith, he can tell right away that her class will be different. However, he has no idea just how different it will be.Zack can't wait for Mrs. Smith to read out loud again from her incredible book. The first story fills the classroom with dueling pirates and the sound of their clashing swords... -
Зеленые воды Ишмы by Max Frei
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsТот, кто пробовал себя и в роли охотника, и в роли жертвы может рискнуть и попробовать себя в роли обычной приманки. Если повезет, можно не только выяснить, что снится червяку, пока он на крючке, но и сорваться с этого крючка — в самый последний момент. Но это если очень, очень повезет... -
MYTH-Interpretations: The Worlds of Robert Asprin by Robert Lynn Asprin
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings19 misadventures. Human apprentice Skeeve, powerless blue demon Pervect magician Aahz, dragon baby Gleep travel through strange worlds in pursuit of wealth, glory, and good-times -- but succeed mostly in getting into one myth-filled mess after another. Includes novelette "The Cold Cash War," and unpublished stories... -
無職転生 ~ 7 [Youth Period - School Entry Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote, SiroTaka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStarting from this volume the Web novel and the Light novel have different volume Numbers Web Vol. 7 Light novel Vol. 8. Web novel was published on internet web novel website Syosetu. April 16–22, 2013 Story SynopsisA 34-year-old NEET otaku was chased out from his house by his family. This virgin, plump, unattractive, and penniless nice guy found that his life was heading towards a dead end... -
無職転生 ~ 8 [Youth Period - Special Student Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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無職転生 ~ 9 [Youth Period - Sylphiette Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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無職転生 ~ 10 [Youth Period - Newlyweds Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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無職転生 ~ 11 [Youth Period - Younger Sisters Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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無職転生 ~ 12 [Youth Period - Begaritto Continent Chapter] by Rifujin na Magonote
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A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFar away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork.. -
The Hidden Myths in Harry Potter: Spellbinding Map and Book of Secrets by David Colbert
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHidden in the Harry Potter stories are references to mythical creatures, legendary characters, real history and J.K. Rowling's own life. This magnificent poster-sized map takes you on a worldwide treasure hunt to uncover those hidden clues. The accompanying book of secrets reveals even more incredible facts behind the magical places and people you will come across on your journey... -
Terry Pratchett by Andrew M. Butler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more... -
Sourcethief by J.S. Morin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWar ravages Veydrus. Driven back by the magical might of the Kadrin Empire, the Megrenn Alliance is in a shambles. The war spills into Tellurak. and Twinborn plots spanning the two worlds threaten the course of the war from all sides, including within the empire itself... -
Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses by Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHeidi Heckelbeck sees things differently in this whimsically witchy chapter book. When her friend Lucy Lancaster gets glasses, Heidi notices all the attention Lucy gets and decides that she, too, needs a new look. In order to get glasses, Heidi pretends that she has trouble seeing... -
The Magic of the Mirror by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thea Sisters are summoned to the Seven Roses Unit by Will Mystery, but when they get there Will is missing; the sisters follow a trail of clues to the Fantasy Kingdoms, and find out that the Mayhem Mirror has been disturbed, and a terrible curse is about to be unleashed on the Fantasy Kingdoms, and it will be up to them to find the eight Harmonies which can break the curse and save the... -
Сказки старого Вильнюса II by Max Frei
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsВ центре Вильнюса ровно сто восемь улиц. И если ходить по ним достаточно долго, то есть почти каждый день на протяжении нескольких лет, на некоторых улицах можно стать свидетелем удивительных историй. А на некоторых - даже их участником.В подобных случаях, я знаю, обычно говорят - дескать, такие истории могли, конечно же, произойти где угодно... -
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Очки Бакки Бугвина by Max Frei
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsВ этой повести о гении, помноженном на злодейство, особом зрении, кровавых жертвах на алтарь искусства и несостоявшемся конце света нет, по большому счету, ни правых, ни виноватых - только живые и мертвые. Как всегда... -
Магахонские Лисы by Max Frei
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsЭта история - о живых и мертвых. То есть не только об этом, конечно, но о живых и мертвых - в первую очередь. О том, что быть живым больно, но чертовски увлекательно - настолько, что за возможность остаться в живых не грех заплатить даже собственной жизнью... -
Coiled Viper by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLord Sparr is back... and meaner than ever! This time, he is in search of the Coiled Viper, an ancient magical object of unknown, incredible power. Princess Keeah and her Upper World friends - Eric, Neal, and Julie - know they have to stop Sparr from uncovering the Viper. But there's one little catch. The Viper can't be found in Droon.. -
Voyagers of the Silver Sand by Tony Abbott
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this special edition, kids will learn about Droon from the perspective of one of their favorite characters, Princess Keeah. Illustrations... -
Огненный факультет by Алекс Кош, Alex Kosh
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsАкадемия Ремесла принимает новых учеников, и этот курс будет не таким, как все предыдущие. Хотя бы потому, что в Академию поступила вампирша, а еще каким-то чудом в нее поступил главный герой, у которого практически полностью отсутствуют магические способности... -
Isabella the Air Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKirsty and Rachel are delighted to meet Isabella - she's in the human world to help make the air clean again... -
Daisy Dreamer and the Totally True Imaginary Friend by Holly Anna
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and this story is all about how I met Posey, my totally true imaginary friend.Hi, I’m Daisy Dreamer. People call me the girl with her head in the clouds because I daydream some of the time…or maybe most the time. But isn’t that what makes life so…well, dreamy? Together with my best friends, Lily and Jasmine, we love to write stories, draw, and invent games... -
The Vondish Ambassador by Lawrence Watt-Evans
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne day a dockworker named Emmis watches a Vondish ship arrive in Ethshar of the Spices - and finds himself hired as native guide and aide to someone who claims to be Vond's ambassador plenipotentiary to the overlords of the Hegemony to the Three Ethshars... -
The Quirks: Welcome to Normal by Erin Soderberg Downing
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Quirk family is a bit, well, quirky. Each family member has a magical power that makes them unique, and highly unusual. Mom can control minds; Grandpa twists time; Molly's twin sister Penelope has an all-too-real imagination; and Finn is the pesky kid brother—who happens to be invisible. Then there's Molly, the most unusual Quirk of all. Molly is completely, utterly normal... -
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Out of the Woods by Lyn Gardner, Phyllida Nash
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Eden sisters are used to looking after themselves, but when a trip to the funfair turns nasty, they’re relieved to be rescued by their brand-new step-mama. Little do they know she's really a wicked witch who only likes children baked in pies (with extra gravy... -
Der Dieb und der Söldner by Sam Feuerbach, Robert Frank
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDie neue Mittelalter-Fantasy-Saga von Sam Feuerbach.Der alte Söldner Brocken gilt als lebende Legende, seitdem er als einziger Streiter die große Schlacht im Nebelmoor überlebt hat. Er verdingt sich bei einem machtgierigen Landherrn und führt dessen Armee auf einen Eroberungszug tief ins Feindesland... -
Out to Lunch by Nancy E. Krulik
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt's been a couple of weeks since Katie turned into the class hamster, and she's beginning to hope that maybe her transforming days are through. But more excitement lies ahead for Katie as she becomes Lucille, the cafeteria lunch lady! Unfortunately, the principal isn't too happy with a lunch lady who throws egg salad and starts food fights. . -
Огненный Патруль by Alex Kosh, Алекс Кош
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsЛегко ли вчерашним магам-первокурсникам переквалифицироваться в сыщиков любителей? Запросто! Дайте им в руки по справочнику заклинаний, отправьте в совершенно незнакомый город, поселите в дом с привидениями и посмотрите, что из всего этого получится... -
Mr. Majeika by Humphrey Carpenter
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMr Majeika is the most magical teacher around!As a rule, magic carpets don't turn up in schools, but this is exactly what happens when Class Three's new teacher flies in through the classroom window and lands on the floor with a bump... -
The Spell of the Black Dagger by Lawrence Watt-Evans
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTabaea the Thief stole something more precious than Dragons' Blood from the enchanted old house: evesdropping on the doddering wizard who owned the place, she stole the secret of wizardry itself...
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