Books like 'The Gift'
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The Evertree by Marie Lu
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEverything comes to a head in this seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series. The world of Erdas will be changed forever.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan were once ordinary kids. Then they discovered that they had spirit animals-wise and powerful partners who granted them with amazing gifts . . . and a legendary responsibility... -
The Archive of Magic: The Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald by Signe Bergstrom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNewt, Tina, Queenie, and Jacob, the beloved heroes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, are back! In The Archive of Magic, an exciting, full-color companion volume to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, readers are transported behind the scenes of J.K... -
The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters as they travel to help a new magical land! The mice encounter fairies and other strange and fantastical creatures as they work together to solve a mystery to save the realm from peril...Categorized as:
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Sword Sworn by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTarma was the sole survivor of her clan, bound on a fatal quest for vengeance, when she encountered the sorceress Kethry... -
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Vampire Academy 10th anniversary edition . by Richelle Mead
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRichelle Mead celebrates ten years of Vampire Academy with an exclusive, never-before-seen collection of stories that sheds new light on the world and its players: The Turn and the Flame takes a deeper look into the dark stain on the Ozera dynasty... From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir unearths the princess private thoughts from a transformative period of her life.. -
The Last Enemy: The Howling Nights by C.H. Darling
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s 1975 and war is simmering beneath the surface of the Wizarding world...but at Hogwarts, it’s magic as usual as the fifth years prepare for their O.W.L.s amidst politics, pranks, and other poor choices.Severus Snape wants to prove his worth.Lily Evans wants a fresh start.James Potter wants Lily Evans, though no one is more surprised by this than him...Categorized as:
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The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help another magical land. The music of the sea has disappeared from the depths of the enchanted Land of the Ocean! If it doesn't return soon, the kingdom will perish.The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater realm to search for the magical music...Categorized as:
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Against the Tide by Tui T. Sutherland, Michał Kubiak
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why.One of them is a traitor... -
The Elements of Harmony: The Official Guidebook by Brandon T. Snider, Lauren Faust
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsInside this important tome, every pony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book... -
Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts...Categorized as:
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Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMermicorns are the most special and unique creatures in all of Fairyland. Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy helps keep them and their magic gems safe. The gems give fairies everywhere the confidence to believe in themselves. But when sneaky Jack Frost steals the gems, it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to help save the day... -
The King with Six Friends by Jay Williams, Imero Gobbato
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are many nice things about being a king. But there is one very bad thing. It's hard to find a job if you're out of work. All that a king can do is rule, and if you have no kingdom then you are out of work. That's what happened to young King Zar.He was a good king, but young and without much experience. A bold, strong king with many soliders had attacked his kingdom... -
Arielle: Immortal Quickening by Lilian Roberts
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA fatal night...College co-ed Arielle Lloyd is on vacation with her immortal love, Sebastian Gaulle, when they receive word of a dreadful accident. Her dear friend Gabrielle hovers near death. But it's much worst for her beloved friends, Eva and Ian. In spite of Eva's magical abilities, their lives have been cut tragically short.An immortal choice.. -
When the Sun Rose by Barbara Helen Berger
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn imaginative little girl spends a happy day with her playmate, who arrives with a pet lion... -
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The Silver Swamp: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTag and Skyla must rescue Blaze, in this action-packed fantasy adventure series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters by Keith Ammann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the creator of the popular blog The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a compilation of villainous battle plans for Dungeon Masters... -
Wedding Wings by Kiki Thorpe
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGabby is going to be a flower girl in a wedding! But a Never Land fairy hidden in her basket causes big trouble on her big day... -
Iron Tide Rising by Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this epic, action-packed finale of the Map to Everywhere series, from John Parke Davis and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan!Intrepid travelers Fin and Marrill have shared countless thrilling and treacherous adventures on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream... -
A Christmas Surprise by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMolly is so excited to spend Christmas with her family. . . she can?t wait for the snow, food, and presents! But Molly just can?t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Luckily, she finds a distraction in Flame, the snow white kitten... -
Star of the Show by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTessa is working on a film set as a young actress, but doesnat have anyone to talk to... -
Magic Mountain by Rosie Banks
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!It's time for best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine to return to the Secret Kingdom and head to the frosty slopes of Magic Mountain! Can they find Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt and stop the brownies from turning into...Categorized as:
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Fairy's Gift by Kiki Thorpe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy twice the fairies and twice the magic and adventure of the Disney Never Girls in this special double-length holiday edition of the New York Times bestselling series--now in paperback! In this special holiday story starring the Disney Never Girls, Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby must save the magic of Pixie Hollow by convincing their friends and neighbors that they are never too old to... -
Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo joke--It's Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy!Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for April Fool's Day. It's the perfect time to act silly and have fun. They love telling jokes and making their friends laugh. But Jack Frost has pulled an early prank on Addison by stealing her magical items. Now, no one is smiling... -
Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSugar & Spice make everything nice!The Sugar & Spice Fairies' magic protects sweet treats in both Fairyland and the human world. When mean Jack Frost steals the fairies' delicious magical items, dessert everywhere takes a sour turn.When Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy's charm goes missing, the girls are in a sticky situation... -
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Moonlight Mischief by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fifth Magic Kitten title in this charming new series. Flame is prince and heir to the Lion throne but he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who killed his parents and is trying to claim Flame's throne for his own. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long for fear of his uncle finding him... -
Christmas at Hogwarts by J.K. Rowling, Ziyi Gao
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the story of Harry Potter’s first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages!“Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow... -
The Wishing Pearl by Paula Harrison
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThese are no ordinary princesses . . . they're Rescue Princesses!Princess Clarabel loves being a Rescue Princess. She and her friends are committed to saving animals in trouble-wherever they may be!When Clarabel finds an injured dolphin during Ampali Island's Royal Regatta, she knows just who to call for help-her fellow Rescue Princesses! Her friends are brave, talented, and super smart... -
Muddy Paws by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeth isn't having much fun this summer. She's staying at her aunt and uncle's farm and her cousin keeps playing tricks on her. But everything changes when Storm, a black-and-white collie pup with twinkling midnight-blue eyes, comes into her life and an amazing friendship begins... -
Sleeping Beauty Dreams Big by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia . . . Sleeping Beauty -- who just goes by her middle name, Rose -- has always been a daredevil. But according to her fairy tale, after her twelfth birthday Rose must avoid all sharp objects. That isn't easy at Grimm Academy, where enchanted items can also be dangerous... -
Classroom Chaos by Sue Bentley, Angela Swan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Abi walks into her dorm room on her first day at a new boarding school, she is immediately picked to be the school bullyas target for the year. Lucky for her, Flame has just transported himself to the human world and they become fast friends... -
Goldilocks Breaks In by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Grimm Academy, where beloved fairy tale characters are BFFs -- and saving the world from the E.V.I.L. Society, one magical adventure at a time!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia . . . Goldilocks is so eager to make friends at Grimm Academy, she's even tempted to accept an invitation to join E.V.I.L. -- it's just nice to be included! But she doesn't want to be a villain... -
Mildred's Resistance by Katie Cross
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAbsolute Power Corrupts Even the Best of Friends.Mildred Graeme is a witch that knows what it’s like to fail. She loathes small talk, struggles with magic, and grew up wretchedly poor. What’s easy for her best friend Evelyn, a wealthy, powerful socialite, is difficult for Mildred.The two lifelong friends reunite at Chatham Castle where they fight together for the dream of a better world... -
Star Dreams by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFlame meets Jemma Watson in an alley, and this ordinary girl soon realizes that she is dealing with an extraordinary kitten. Flameas magic powers come in handy as Jemma auditions for dance school while trying to look after her younger siblings. But the fun canat last forever as Flame senses his enemies close by and must return to his kingdom. . -
The Woods Beyond by Kiki Thorpe, Jana Christy
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLainey's day is turned upside down when she's captured by the Lost Boys while visiting Never Land! Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for girls ages 6 to 9—The Never... -
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Lumen by Christoph Marzi
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMysteriöse Gestalten huschen durch die Winternacht, Menschen verschwinden vom Angesicht der Erde und fremde Nebel suchen die Stadt der Schornsteine heim. Erneut muss das Waisenmädchen Emily, begleitet von ihrem Mentor, dem mürrischen Alchemisten Wittgenstein, in die geheimnisvolle Welt unterhalb Londons hinabsteigen und der Spur eines dunklen Rätsels folgen... -
A Summer Spell by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLisa isn’t excited to spend the summer in the country with her aunt, but just when she thought her summer was going to be lonely and boring, she finds a tiny orange kitten in her aunt’s barn... -
New Threads in the Pattern by Robert Jordan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis is the concluding episode to book two of the 'Sunday Times' fantasy series 'The Wheel of Time' in which there is action, adventure and excitement all the way... -
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Lina has a life any kid would envy. She lives in a massive palace in the clouds. Everyone in her family has the power to control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! She loves making lemons into lemon ice, riding wind gusts around the sky, and turning her bedroom into a real life snow globe... -
Double Trouble by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKim can't wait for her cousin Mia and her Siamese cat to visit. But when they arrive, neither are as nice as Kim remembers. Mia and her cat soon make Kim miserable, but Kim discovers a silver kitten and things seem to get magically better. Illustrations... -
Bleščeče stopinje by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Find the hidden secret words in each Magic Kitten book!"--P. [4] of cover... -
Mae the Panda Fairy (The Baby Animal Rescue Faires #1): A Rainbow Magic Book by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust when you thought the fairies couldn’t get any cuter. . . here come the baby animals!Rachel and Kirsty to the rescue!The girls are spending a week of their summer vacation at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're going to volunteer as junior rangers--which means lots of quality time with all the animals who live there! But Jack Frost has taken the Baby Animal Rescue Fairies' magic key chains... -
Anna & Elsa #7: The Secret Admirer by Erica David
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and the stars from Disney’s Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series that’s perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 10... -
Carly the School Fairy by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSchool is in session!Best friends Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate are about to go head-to-head. Their schools are competing against each other in a big competition! There's going to be a spelling bee and a science fair, followed by a dance party for all the students.But Carly the School Fairy swoops in on high alert--Jack Frost has taken her magic items and is up to no good... -
Book of Doom by John Peel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the continuing adventures of Score, Helene, Pixel and Jenna, as they find that Pixel is possessed by Nantor, his evil 'other' self, which causes a misbalance of the magic throughout all of the Diadem... -
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Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFriendship, kindness, and gratitude are all illuminated in a quiet tale of a magical girl with mothlike wings.Nestled in a little nook in an old oak tree is a tiny girl named Ella. Ella loves light, but must be sure to avoid the sun because of her delicate wings... -
School of Mischief by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEver since Julie's family moved, she has been very homesick. But when Storm, an Old English Sheepdog magically appears, Julie can't stop smiling. Julie and her new friend have a blast together at puppy training school... -
Molly Twinkletail Runs Away by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls are excited to go to the Friendship Forest fair, but Grizelda the witch wants to spoil everyone's fun! When her sneaky helpers, the Boggits, trick little Molly... -
A Glittering Gallop by Sue Bentley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZoe is not happy that her mom has sent her away to spend the summer at her grandma's house--she wanted to spend it horseback-riding at home. But when magic calico-colored kitten Flame appears in the orchard behind the house, Zoe's summer begins to gallop by... -
Bella Tabbypaw in Trouble by Daisy Meadows
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!The girls can't wait to have a sleepover in Friendship Forest! But when brave little Bella TabbyPaw gets into trouble with the witch Grizelda's helpers, the Boggits, can... -
The Magic Unfolds by Sheridan Winn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTHE SPRITE SISTERS - FOUR SISTERS - FOUR ELEMENTS - FOUR POWERS The Magic Unfolds is the second title in Sheridan Winn's Sprite Sisters series. Aimed at girl readers aged 7-11 years, the stories have been bestsellers in Germany where Fischer Verlag has sold over 200,000 books. Originally published by Piccadilly Press in the UK, this is the author's own edition with a new jacket design...
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