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Storm Witch by Alys West
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlthough not a witch herself, magic had always been part of Jenna’s life, guiding and nurturing her childhood. Her mother, Nina was a member of The Order of Spellworkers and Druids, enforcing the laws of the magical community. But six winter solstices ago Nina was murdered. Six winter solstices ago the other members of The Order died or disappeared... -
![The Widow's Fate by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Widow's Fate by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA wise king keeps his friends close and his enemies closer, even if one is his younger brother. When a valuable heiress disappears from Kingfountain in the middle of the night, King Eredur summons the poisoner Ankarette to bring her back alive at all costs. Both of his younger brothers want her—one to control her fortune and the other for love... -
![Kosingas - Smrtovanje by Aleksandar Tešić]()
Kosingas - Smrtovanje by Aleksandar Tešić
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPoslednji deo trilogije „Kosingas” još jednom pokazuje da je Aleksandar Tešić jedan od najautentičnijih autora srpske epske fantastike. „Smrtovanje“ nam donosi nove doživljaje Marka Kraljevića i kosingasa Gavrila, kao i konačni obračun glavnih junaka i njihovih saveznika sa silama Hada... -
![Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Hans Christian Andersen, Neil Philip]()
Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by Hans Christian Andersen, Neil Philip
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales are like exquisite jewels, drawing from us gasps of recognition and delight. Andersen created intriguing and unique characters -- a tin soldier with only one leg but a big heart, a beetle nestled deep in a horse's mane but harboring high aspirations. Each one of us at some time, has been touched by one of Andersen's Fairy Tales... -
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![Beauty and the Beast by Marianna Mayer]()
Beauty and the Beast by Marianna Mayer
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGenerations of children have been fascinated by the story of the girl named Beauty who grows to love a fearsome beast. This acclaimed best-seller, first published in 1978, transports readers into a world of pure magic and mystery... -
![The Conspiracy at Meru by Shatrujeet Nath]()
The Conspiracy at Meru by Shatrujeet Nath
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsVICTORY IS TEMPORARY. THE BATTLE IS ETERNAL.Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine have fought valiantly to repel the rampaging hordes from Devaloka and Patala – but Avanti has been brought to its knees. Ujjayini lies battered its citizens are scared and morale is badly shaken... -
![Toad Words And Other Stories by T. Kingfisher]()
Toad Words And Other Stories by T. Kingfisher
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFrom author T. Kingfisher comes a collection of fairy-tale retellings for adults. By turns funny and dark, sad and lyrical, this anthology draws together in one volume such stories as "The Wolf and the Woodsman," "Loathly," and "Bluebeard's Wife," along with an all-new novella, "Boar & Apples."Author's Note: Many of these stories have appeared in various forms on the author's blog... -
![Kosingas - Bezdanj by Aleksandar Tešić]()
Kosingas - Bezdanj by Aleksandar Tešić
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsU drugom nastavku epske pustolovine Kosingas, Kraljević Marko i monah Gavrilo hitaju ka Bezdanu, gde Marko treba da uspostavi znamen i postane Ratnik iz Proročanstva Vatre. Obruč njihovih protivnika se sužava, a krvav trag za dvojicom glavnih likova postaje sve duži i strašniji. Uprkos tome, dobijaju nove nove saveznike krsnike i drevne zduhaće reda Belog Vuka Strahora... -
![School of Secrets: Lonnie's Warrior Sword by Jessica Brody]()
School of Secrets: Lonnie's Warrior Sword by Jessica Brody
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLonnie is the daughter of Mulan.She's strong. She's fearless. And she's willing to fight for what she wants .like the very special sword that once belonged to her mother.When Lonnie brings her friends Jay and Jordan on an forbidden trip to Imperial City to get it, she must prove she's a true warrior... -
![Freddie's Shadow Cards by Jessica Brody]()
Freddie's Shadow Cards by Jessica Brody
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFreddie is the daughter of the infamous witch doctor, Dr. Facilier. She's got voodoo in her blood, a deck of Shadow Cards in her hands, and a song in her villain-kid heart. When Freddie's dreams of joining the acapella group at Auradon Prep fall apart, she uses her Shadow Cards to get her way... But dark magic always comes with a price... -
![Cinderella (Live Action) Junior Novel by Elizabeth Rudnick]()
Cinderella (Live Action) Junior Novel by Elizabeth Rudnick
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn 1950, Walt Disney Studios released the classic film about a kind and wishful servant girl who is swept away from the harsh lifestyle of a bleak home to a life of royalty and true love... -
![Sneak Peek - Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi]()
Sneak Peek - Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDownload a FREE sneak peek of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE!Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut.They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us.Now we rise.Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic... -
![The Coronation Ball by Melanie Cellier]()
The Coronation Ball by Melanie Cellier
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHanna knows all about hard work. For years she’s labored to complete her apprenticeship and become a pastry chef. Driven from her home once before, she’s willing to endure whatever it takes to keep her position in the palace kitchens of Northhelm. But when she finally has a chance for all her dreams to come true, everything goes wrong... -
![Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary by Walt Disney Company]()
Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary by Walt Disney Company
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor anyone who wants to know more about what Mal is really thinking, this diary gives readers a special glimpse inside her world with super-secret journal entries and Mal's doodles and drawings... -
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![J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull]()
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences the world over... -
![The Rose and the Thorn by Katherine Macdonald]()
The Rose and the Thorn by Katherine Macdonald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gripping and mesmerising retelling of a classic story, filled with romance, mystery and intrigue. There is a pale, penetrating loneliness etched into the walls of this forgotten place. A kind of loneliness made living.. -
![The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories by Joan Aiken]()
The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories by Joan Aiken
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of nine fairy tales including: The Last Slice of Rainbow / Clem's Dream / A Leaf in the Shape of a Key / The Queen with Screaming Hair / The Tree that Loved a Girl / Lost - One Pair of Legs / The Voice in the Shell / The Spider in the Bath / Think of a Word...Categorized as:
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![Shadowmere by T.M. Nielsen]()
Shadowmere by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the agreement between Sithias and Daemionis, a new temple is built and Kyrin is allowed to stay in the dimension, mission free. She adjusts to becoming a Mother and to staying in one dimension for a while.Alric’s Kingdom comes under attack from a surprise source and he has to take drastic measures to keep his people and his family safe... -
![Pearl of Magic: A Little Mermaid Romance by Emily Deady]()
Pearl of Magic: A Little Mermaid Romance by Emily Deady
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife in captivity is horrible.But pretending to be a prisoner is worse. Aizel is a Majis and, against her will, a spy. She is supposed to be uncovering secrets for a cruel king, but spends most of her time listening to the haughty, self-absorbed musings of her captor, Prince Erich... -
![Beauty and the Beast and the Enchantress by Finley Aaron]()
Beauty and the Beast and the Enchantress by Finley Aaron
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say I’m evil. They’ve called me jealous, petty, obsessive…wicked. But none of those who call me a villain realize what I was up against, and how my actions saved the prince and the kingdom. For years I told myself it didn’t matter what they thought—I knew the truth, and that was enough. As time goes on, though, it’s occurred to me that history often repeats itself... -
![The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer]()
The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA retelling of the Chinese folktale "The Chuang Brocade"The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day...Categorized as:
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![Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women by Kate Forsyth, Lorena Carrington]()
Vasilisa the Wise and Other Tales of Brave Young Women by Kate Forsyth, Lorena Carrington
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor many young women, the only fairy-tales they know are the ones that have been retold by Walt Disney Studios.Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were meant for young women as they grew away from childhood and towards adulthood. They were told by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan as they spun and wove and stirred their pots and made their potions... -
![Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell]()
Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp... -
![To Shatter A Slipper: A Cinderella Retelling by Abigail Manning]()
To Shatter A Slipper: A Cinderella Retelling by Abigail Manning
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if the glass slipper fit the wrong girl?Kirsi Allerednic was never one to enjoy balls, corsets, or fake smiles. She would much rather chat with the charming servant, Caden, than catch the eye of a prince who is already far more interested in a girl with glass slippers... -
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![Sleeping Beauty Dreams Big by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
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... -
![An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler]()
An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow, Ned and I admire how well you read. But the story will be ruined if you turn the page right now. So please don't. A beautiful pie-making princess is trapped in a tower. Can Sir Wilbur rescue her? And more importantly, can he do it while wearing a tutu? He's going to try! But if you read the story too quickly, Ned won't be able to make the pictures or costumes in time... -
![Goldilocks Breaks In by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
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... -
![The Centaur Queen by Jovee Winters]()
The Centaur Queen by Jovee Winters
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe race to save Kingdom is on and the unlikeliest of heroes have been tasked with discovering the key to salvaging all of fairy tales' happily ever afters...Tymanon is a centauress without a home or friends. But that's just how this shy, intelligent creature likes it. Until a pair of capricious gods pairs her up with a satyr in the infamous "love games," that were anything but... -
![Snow White Lucks Out by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Snow White Lucks Out by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSnow White might be jinxed -- but at least she has the other grimmtastic girls to count on!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia. . .No matter how many lucky charms she wears, Snow White can't catch a break. She's especially worried that her stepmom, Ms. Wicked, is a member of the E.V.I.L. Society. Snow and her friends Red, Cinda, and Rapunzel are trying to stop E.V.I.L... -
![Red Riding Hood Gets Lost by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams]()
Red Riding Hood Gets Lost by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRed Riding Hood might have a terrible sense of direction, but her grimmtastic friends are always there to help!Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia...Red Riding Hood is thrilled to try out for the school play... -
![Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow]()
Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPeter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins.This is one of Elsa Beskow's best-known and best-loved books... -
![A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend and Folklore by W.B. Yeats, Lady Augusta Gregory]()
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend and Folklore by W.B. Yeats, Lady Augusta Gregory
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTwo milestones of folklore by giants of the Irish Renaissance: Yeats's anthology of magical Irish tales and Lady Gregory's retelling of the myth of Ireland's national hero. B&W illus... -
![The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed]()
The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn a moonlit night. . . In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in a meadow. Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, The Rainbabies is woven from magic and moonbeams... -
![Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino]()
Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis was supposed to be her happily ever after... It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a mother’s love back into his daughter’s life. And the selfish, cruel woman who insinuates herself into that family―a woman so unfeeling, so cold hearted, that when her new husband dies, she makes the girl a servant in her own home... -
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![The Fairies by Suza Scalora]()
The Fairies by Suza Scalora
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn archeologist, a woman of science and logic, always believed fairies were the stuff of storybooks. That was before she made the discovery of a lifetime. After learning the secrets behind locating and luring these magical creatures out from hiding, she vows to travel all over the world photographing every fairy she can find... -
![Bone Swans: Stories by C.S.E. Cooney]()
Bone Swans: Stories by C.S.E. Cooney
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA swan princess hunted for her bones, a broken musician and his silver pipe, and a rat named Maurice bring justice to a town under fell enchantment. A gang of courageous kids confronts both a plague-destroyed world and an afterlife infested with clowns but robbed of laughter. In an island city, the murder of a child unites two lovers, but vengeance will part them... -
![Snowflakes by K.M. Shea]()
Snowflakes by K.M. Shea
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThough Rakel's battle with Tenebris is over, pieces of her story have yet to be told.Why did Phile the Robber Maiden travel to Verglas? How did Oskar become Rakel's attendant? And what became of Aleifr --the soldier who tried to assassinate Rakel? No one knew...until now... -
![Poisoned Heart by Abigail Manning]()
Poisoned Heart by Abigail Manning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe first installment of The Emerald Realm... A magical collection of clean fantasy romances.A Retelling of Snow White.Princess Arabella is truly the fairest in all the land, and she knows it. With her pretty face, elaborate ball gowns, and glorious castle, she truly lives the perfect royal life. That is, until she is forced out of her home by a mysterious assassin... -
![The Truest Heart by E.D. Baker]()
The Truest Heart by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBorn to be a tooth fairy, Cory Feathering has been busy proving there's another life meant for her -- one of matchmaking! She's already helped Marjorie Muffet and Goldilocks find true love, and now it's Mary Lambkin's turn. When Cory has a vision of Mary with one particular boy, Cory knows exactly what to do.But it's Cory's own personal life that needs help... -
![Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales (Anthologies & Treasuries) by Sarah Courtauld, Rosie Dickins]()
Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales (Anthologies & Treasuries) by Sarah Courtauld, Rosie Dickins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gorgeous gift for young children, this beautiful treasury of Usborne Young Reading and First Reading titles will delight and entertain with its collection of classic stories A fantastic treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children... -
![Frozen (Disney Frozen) by Victoria Saxon]()
Frozen (Disney Frozen) by Victoria Saxon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWalt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy with "Frozen." When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a young dreamer, must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, and his reindeer on the grandest of journeys to find Anna's sister, the Snow Queen Elsa, and put an end to her icy spell... -
![The Random House Book of Fairy Tales by Amy Ehrlich]()
The Random House Book of Fairy Tales by Amy Ehrlich
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lush treasury of 19 fairy tales that generations of children have grown up on, lushly illustrated by Diane Goode... -
![Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen]()
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you... -
![Finding Beauty in the Beast by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee]()
Finding Beauty in the Beast by Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPrincess Rose's fiery temper has kept every potential suitor away...until now. After being spurned and humiliated for the last time, the princes forces every eligible man to present a gift to her under pain of death. The man who brings her the best gift will be chosen as her husband. When Corbin presents his gift, he hopes that his simple offering will keep him safely overlooked... -
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![The One Ring: Adventures Over The Edge Of The Wild by Francesco Nepitello]()
The One Ring: Adventures Over The Edge Of The Wild by Francesco Nepitello
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe new roleplaying game based on The Lord of the Rings the most influential property in fantasy Set after the events of The Hobbit; future core game releases will expand the game to the era of the War of the RingTwo core books in premium slipcover: Loremaster's Guide for GMs and Adventurer's Handbook for playersSlipcase with 2-book set, poster map, and7 dice. Books softcover, 8... -
![The Accidental Archmage: Book Three - Blood Wars by Edmund A.M. Batara]()
The Accidental Archmage: Book Three - Blood Wars by Edmund A.M. Batara
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn epic adventure. Lost in a world of magic. Familiar myths and legends. Uncommon dangers. Lethally entertaining schemes.Continuing the odyssey of the Accidental Archmage, this time among the Inkans and the Aztecah. The latter wants his heart. And soul.2021 Print Edition... -
![Born of Starlight by Mariet Kay]()
Born of Starlight by Mariet Kay
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis loose Rapunzel retelling challenges the thin lines between devotion and love—between duty and freedom. The Legends of Henosis is a debut fantasy romance series exploring the many fables of a magical, compelling realm.—“It is time to act, Sister of the Stars.”Tower walls are all Asterie knows. As the Sisterhood’s oracle, she is used to seeing what comes next... -
![You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley]()
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author and Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman comes a new collection of fresh read-aloud takes on eight favorite fairy tales, including "The Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Little Red Riding Hood... -
![The Beast and the Beauty by Aya Ling]()
The Beast and the Beauty by Aya Ling
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow can a woman cursed to look like a beast make a handsome prince propose marriage? Sybil de la Roche was once the belle of the court. Now she is more hideous than any woman in the kingdom. To restore her beauty, she must receive a marriage proposal. Forty years and twenty-eight rejections later, she decides to break the curse on her own... -
![Disney Frozen - A New Reindeer Friend by Walt Disney Company, Jessica Julius]()
Disney Frozen - A New Reindeer Friend by Walt Disney Company, Jessica Julius
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnna and Elsa are preparing for their kingdom’s very first royal ball! Children ages 2 to 5 will love reading how the royal sisters head outside to find flowers for their party and end up rescuing a baby reindeer—with help from Olaf! This brand-new Little Golden Book stars the characters from the award–winning movie Disney’s Frozen...
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