Luma and the Grumpy Dragon

Luma and the Grumpy Dragon
Author: Leah Mohammed
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2023-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1801300976

“Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment”–The Guardian (UK), review of Luma and the Pet Dragon The third book in a funny chapter book series about Luma, her pet dragon, friendship, fantasy, family and magic. Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy most of the time... except when he turns into a baby dragon. Luma is so excited to see her new friend Ella. But Timir is very grumpy. Even though he has never met Luma's new friend, he already knows he does not like her – and is determined to cause trouble! Meanwhile there's great excitement next door as it's Nani's birthday. Luma and Timir race to Nani's back door, arms loaded with gifts. But Nani is worried as Zayan, her dragon, hasn't come to visit her. And he's never missed a birthday before. Can Luma and Timir track Zayan down – and help to make Nani's birthday extra special?

Luma and the Hiccuping Dragon

Luma and the Hiccuping Dragon
Author: Leah Mohammed
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2022-11-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1801300828

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian A second collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy most of the time... except when he turns into a baby dragon. Luma loves looking after cheeky Timir, but when he gets the hiccups, neither of them knows quite what to do. Nothing they try seems to help and it's not long before purple flame begins bursting from his nostrils. And that's not the only adventure ahead. There's a dog show to get ready for, an important decision to be made about their fancy dress costume and a strange tickly itch on Timir's wings that might be more than it seems.

Luma and the Pet Dragon

Luma and the Pet Dragon
Author: Leah Mohammed
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1801300801

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' Guardian A collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be. For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that's what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines. It's a big secret to keep – and Luma's clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn't quite behave like any other dog. Luckily Luma's grandmother – Nani – is there to help, and to Luma's surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own . . .

Between the Lines

Between the Lines
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1451635818

Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.

After the Rain

After the Rain
Author: Alexandra Elle
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1797202200

In After the Rain, celebrated self-care storyteller Alexandra Elle delivers 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance. Part memoir and part guide, Elle shares stirring stories from her own remarkable journey from self-doubt to self-love. This soulful collection is filled with illuminating reflections on loss, fear, bravery, healing, love, acceptance, and more. • Readers follow along her journey as she transforms challenging experiences—a difficult childhood, painful romantic relationships, and single parenting as a young mom—into fuel for her career as a successful entrepreneur and author driven by purpose and pasion • Filled with Elle's signature candor and warmth • Includes empowering affirmations and meditations for readers to practice in their own lives After the Rain is a soulful guide to help you embrace all the beauty, love, and opportunity life has to offer. • Presented in luminous package with a foil case and gold accents • A beautiful gift for anyone on the path to self-discovery, and an uplifting reminder that there is always sunshine after the rain • Perfect for the friend who loves meditating, self-care, journaling, or seeking personal transformation and empowerment • Great for those who loved Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs, and anything written by Brené Brown, Rupi Kaur, Rachel Hollis, and Elizabeth Gilbert

Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent

Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent
Author: Pippa Curnick
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-06-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444948830

Enter the colourful world of Indigo Wilde and the magical creatures who live at Jellybean Crescent. When a highly dangerous new arrival goes missing, the race is on to catch it before disaster strikes ... A wonderfully wild new series for readers of 7+ and fans of Pippi Longstocking and Amelia Fang. 'Vibrant and spectacular' The Sunday Times Discovered in the Unknown Wilderness when she was just a baby, Indigo Wilde was adopted by World-Famous Explorers, Philomena and Bertram, who are always off adventuring. Home for Indigo and her little brother, Quigley, is 47 Jellybean Crescent, a crazy and colourful house full of magical creatures that her parents have taken in over the years. There's Fishkins, a purrmaid - half-cat, half-fish, and ALWAYS grumpy; Graham, a llama-corn with a particular taste for tinsel; Olli and Umpf - bright pink and blue yetis who can't blend in to the snow, and that's to name just a few of the creatures. And now Indigo's parents have sent another Monster Mail delivery to Indigo and Quigley. But this time, the box is empty, and the escaped creature is running rampage around the house. The race is on to catch the creature before it's too late ... First in a new series by Pippa Curnick, this is gorgeously illustrated in full colour throughout.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura's Revenge!, Vol. 2

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura's Revenge!, Vol. 2
Author: Magica Magica Quartet
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0316388866

Homura vs. Sayaka and Kyouko?! Even with Madoka's help, Homura has failed to rescue Mami from her fate--worse, she may actually have brought it about. With both Sayaka and Kyouko looking to exact their revenge for Mami's death, Homura has to concern herself with her own survival--on top of trying to save her friends! Can anything derail the tragic fate that awaits them all?

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Vol. 16

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Vol. 16
Author: Paul Allor
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-04-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1684067294

Things are getting a little crazier than normal in Ponyville! Pinkie Pie gains extraordinary powers after eating a magic apple, but will she use her new powers for good, or for fun? Meanwhile, the entire town is getting into the spooky spirit for Nightmare Night! Then, Rainbow Dash decides the elder ponies of the retirement village could use some more excitement in their lives. So she invents EXTREME BINGO! What could go wrong? Collects issues #69-73.

Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor

Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor
Author: Lucy Brandt
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-01-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 024143677X

'Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!' - Maria Kuzniar WARNING: EPIC INVENTIONS AND SECRET SOCIETIES AHEAD . . . Leonora Bolt spends her days creating incredible inventions in her TOP SECRET laboratory, under the watchful eye of her terrifying uncle. Everything changes one day when a strange boy washes up on an inflatable lobster and reveals that Uncle Luther has been stealing her inventions and selling them on the mainland. Leonora, armed with her most important inventions, must leave Crabby Island for the first time EVER to embark on an unforgettable journey that will test her brainpower to its limits. With the help of an otter with a special skilll, a questionable cook and a singing sea captain, can Leonora dream up an invention that will defeat her evil uncle once and for all? Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself!

Fairy Mom and Me #1

Fairy Mom and Me #1
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524769908

Fans of Sophie Kinsella's sparkling humor will love her first ever illustrated series for young readers about the charming adventures of a mother-daughter fairy duo! Ella Brook can't wait to grow up, because one day she will become a fairy and have her own sparkly wings and a teacher on Fairy Tube, just like her mom! Until then, Ella has to learn by watching her mom in action. But sometimes spells go wrong, and Ella's mom can never seem to remember the right magic codes on her Computawand. A lot of the time, it's up to Ella to come to the rescue. Does she have what it takes to be a fairy one day? Or will there be more glitches than glitter?