Dragon Daughter

Dragon Daughter
Author: Liz Flanagan
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1788450221

On the island of Arcosi, dragons and their riders used to rule the skies. But now they are only legends, found in bedtime stories, on beautiful murals and ancient jewellery. Then servant girl Milla witnesses a murder and finds herself caring for the last four dragon eggs. Forced to keep them secret amidst the growing tensions in the city, she begins to fear that the island's ruler, Duke Olvar, isn't all that he seems. But how can Milla and her friends keep the eggs safe when it means endangering everything she's ever loved? Fiery friendships, forgotten family and the struggle for power collide as Milla's fight to save the dragons leads her to discover her own hidden past.

Rise of the Shadow Dragons

Rise of the Shadow Dragons
Author: Liz Flannagan
Publisher: UCLan Publishing
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2024-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1916747183

Jowan wants only one thing - to bond with a dragon of his own. Then disaster strikes and his world suddenly turns into a darker and more dangerous place. But a new friend and an astonishing discovery could lead him to what he has always wanted... if he is just willing to take a leap of faith and brave the impossible.

How the Stars Fell Into the Sky

How the Stars Fell Into the Sky
Author: Jerrie Oughton
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1992
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395779385

A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.

Starry River of the Sky

Starry River of the Sky
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316215538

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

Legends of the Stars

Legends of the Stars
Author: Sir Patrick Moore
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2009-03-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0752496638

Have you ever wondered how the constellations got their names? Or wanted to know the stories of the gods and heroes immortalised in the night sky? In Legends of the Stars, Patrick Moore, Britain's best-loved astronomer and presenter of The Sky at Night for over fifty years, re-tells some of the stories behind these star-groups, and explains how to look for them in the heavens. From the great hunter Orion to his nemesis the Scorpion, and from Pegasus the flying horse to Jason's ship the Argo, he guides the reader through the celestial picture book, bringing alive some of greatest tales ever told. In an age when the ancient myths are seldom taught in schools, this is an ideal book for anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and asked themselves how the names of the constellations came about.

The Kids Book of the Night Sky

The Kids Book of the Night Sky
Author: Ann Love
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 8
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1553371283

In this book in the Family Fun series, kids can learn all about the night sky with fun games, stories, information and more...

Legends of the Stars

Legends of the Stars
Author: Stella Caldwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Constellations
ISBN: 9781783124909

Legends of the Stars will take readers on a thrilling journey of discovery, bringing the rich tapestry of myths and legends that fills the night sky dramatically to life.

Shadows in the Sky

Shadows in the Sky
Author: Greg Farshtey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439916417

"The Toa Nuva have returned and must continue their quest to awaken the Great Spirit Mata Nui. Their journey takes them to a city in the clouds where new allies and new foes await them"--Back cover.

Sky Legends of Vietnam

Sky Legends of Vietnam
Author: Lynette Dyer Vuong
Publisher: Harpercollins
Total Pages: 103
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780060230012

A collection of traditional Vietnamese legends about the spirits and fairies ranging about the skies over Vietnam and the mortals under their influence exemplifies the universal fascination with the stars.

Between Earth and Sky

Between Earth and Sky
Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1999-04-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152020620

With grace and drama, Abenaki poet and author Joseph Bruchac retells ten Native American legends of awe-inspiring landscapes. These wise stories, together with Thomas Locker's luminous paintings, evoke the sacred places above, below, and within us all. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.