Magical Tales of Enchanted Mysteriousness - Vol. One

Magical Tales of Enchanted Mysteriousness - Vol. One
Author: Daria & Patrick J. McQuade
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2010-03-17
Genre:
ISBN: 0557212898

An illustrated collection of fantasy, horror, humor and the absurd. This book is a combination of these genres, ranging from the silly and humorous to the dark and macabre, and all roads in-between. Magical Tales of Enchanted Mysteriousness - Vol One is an homage to the wonderful world that is FANTASY, in all its varying forms. - NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART - An anthology of 29 documents, short fiction, poems, songs, advertisements and folklore provides a close look at the fringe culture of a far away land. Features such notables as "The Old Man on the Hill", "Holiday Poems for the Brave", "Beets McGee", "The Greatest Eater in All of Coppington", and "The Fantastic Vision of Gad Felori". Written by Daria & Patrick J. McQuade. Features 60 illustration by Patrick J. McQuade. "A subtle and scintillating duet, lush with color, meticulous detail, and a wondrous, magic-land hysteria." - John Reed, author of "All the World's A Grave: A New Play by William Shakespeare". www.MToEM.com

POPULAR TALES OF THE WEST HIGHLANDS Vol. 1

POPULAR TALES OF THE WEST HIGHLANDS Vol. 1
Author: Anon E Mouse
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2009
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1907256024

This second volume of Tales of the West Highlands contains thirty ursgeuln, or tales, fifty riddles plus a few extra stories. As always, these are tales and stories in which something 'Fairy' or magical occurs, something extraordinary --fairies, giants, dwarfs, princes, princesses, kings and queens, speaking animals and the remarkable stupidity of some of the characters. But these aren't just a collection of amusing and entertaining stories. Just 20 years after the Elementary Education Act of 1870 these are the tales that were still being used in those far- flung reaches of the Highlands to teach the young the lessons of life. Also included are Seanachas--those old Highland stories which in their telling resemble no others, whose origins are lost in the mists of the Highlands, if not the midst of time. So take some time out and travel back to a period before television and radio, a time when tales were passed on orally-- at the drying kilns, at the communal well or in homes, where families would gather around a crackling and spitting hearth and granddad or grandma or uncle or auntie would delight and captivate the gathering with stories passed on to them from their parents and grandparents from time immemorial. A proportion of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated towards the education of the underprivileged in Scotland.

Magic Tree House Books 17-20: the Mystery of the Enchanted Dog

Magic Tree House Books 17-20: the Mystery of the Enchanted Dog
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375858113

Books 17–20 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time! These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the Magic Tree House will take the brother-and-sister team next. In books 17–20, Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot, asks Jack and Annie to find the four things that will free an enchanted dog named Teddy from a spell. Their quest leads them to a ship lost at sea, the Great Plains, the forests of India, and the Australian Outback. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to help their new friend, Teddy! Books in this set include: Tonight on the Titanic (#17), Buffalo Before Breakfast (#18),Tigers at Twilight (#19), and Dingoes at Dinnertime (#20). Don't miss all the fun things you can do and discover at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Telephone Tales

Telephone Tales
Author: Gianni Rodari
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781592702848

Reminiscent of Scheherazade and One Thousand and One Nights, Gianni Rodari's Telephone Tales is many stories within a story. Every night, a traveling father must finish a bedtime story in the time that a single coin will buy. One night, it's a carousel that adults cannot comprehend, but whose operator must be some sort of magician, the next, it's a land filled with butter men who melt in the sunshine Awarded the Hans Christian Anderson Award in 1970, Gianni Rodari is widely considered to be Italy's most important children's author of the 20th century. Newly re-illustrated by Italian artist Valerio Vidali​ (The Forest)​, Telephone Tales​ entertains, while questioning and imagining other worlds.

The Enchanted Princess

The Enchanted Princess
Author: Dawn Brower
Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press
Total Pages: 194
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

As the royal heir of Zelnon, Princess Elodie should be living a charmed life. It is enchanting in a diabolical way that could destroy not only her existence but those she cares about as well. Her coronation is set for her eighteenth birthday, but an evil force is determined to destroy any chance she has of becoming queen. A week before her birthday a curse is enacted sending her to the nightmare realm of Malediction—sweeping her, a trusted guard, and the prince of a neighboring kingdom into its dark clutches. Escaping the world is impossible, but if they don’t find a way out they will either die or become permanent residents of the dreamscape. If Elodie doesn’t return home in time her kingdom could be lost to her forever. As they battle for their lives, every decision exacts a monumental price. They must make sacrifices that will burn a hole into their souls and every step brings new risks. With victory within reach, they realize that it comes with an irremediable loss and must suffer the consequences of their actions.

Mrs. Millionaire Short Story Book Series Volume 1

Mrs. Millionaire Short Story Book Series Volume 1
Author: Marissa Marchan
Publisher: 3 Ways Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2021-09-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1953577164

Mrs. Millionaire Short Story Book Series Volume 1 is a collection of fictional stories. Each story focuses on an unlucky family or individual who crosses paths with Mrs. Millionaire. We’ve all met people who have made significant life changes and overcome adversity, but only a few have gone through such a remarkable transformation. With so many stories of hope, encouragement, and life lessons to be learned, it only takes one to make a difference. Wild child. Reckless youth. Unruly. Obstinate. Matilde Jane Parker, or Tilly to her family and friends, is best known for her rebellious personality and reputation as a party girl. She is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist and grew up as an heiress and socialite in an upper-class family. She is intelligent and headstrong, but despises school and everything it stands for, although she performs admirably with little effort. Tilly enjoys causing mischief, and her out-of-control behavior worsens as she gets older. Tilly meets Dusty, the man of her dreams, and learns for the first time in her life what it means to give in and when to walk away from a relationship. Because of this experience, she gains a newfound appreciation for her family. Unfortunately, it was too late. In the blink of an eye, it turned her entire world upside down. Her parents were killed in a car accident. She resents being forced to mature to take over their family business, and she still feels this way after many years. Then, one day, a traumatic event changes her perception of herself. Someone attacked her in the underground parking lot of her building. Thankful for a stranger saving her, it has changed her outlook on life and helped her become a better person. Rather than living her life as a victim, she uses her power and wealth to help those who cannot defend themselves. Tilly finds herself in various situations and occasionally works as an amateur detective who helps people in need solve the problems she is involved in. This story depicts Matilde’s transformation from a troubled adolescent to a philanthropist. Nobody could have predicted that one day she would become a superhero without a mask or costume, assisting the poor, the homeless, and abandoned children.

The Book of English Magic

The Book of English Magic
Author: Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2010-10-14
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1590207602

A guide to England’s rich history of magical lore and practice “for readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more” (The Hermetic Library). Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry, or for sophisticated practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge. “Playful and serious, respectful and amused . . . this will remain the standard work for years to come.” —The Sunday Telegraph “A magical mystery tour.” —The Times “Fabulous.” —Daily Express “Lucid and wonderfully easy to read . . . While it is indeed a perfect book for the ‘intelligent novice’ it’s far more than that—it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.” —WitchVox “An accessible and immensely readable book . . . A fascinating insight into a hidden world.” —Booksquawk

WISDOM AND THE WORDS (VOL-1)

WISDOM AND THE WORDS (VOL-1)
Author: AUTHORS OF THE BHARAT
Publisher: THOUGHTS HYMN PUBLISHERS
Total Pages: 161
Release:
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 8119990218

Our Anthology "WISDOM AND THE WORDS" contains marvellous literary work of various authors across the whole Bharat. It is a compiled to give a platform to the budding writers of our great nation and help them in coming forward and present their literary work in front of the whole world.

The Dragon Queen

The Dragon Queen
Author: Alice Borchardt
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2002-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345449509

Arthur turned and strode toward us. He was magnificent, and I will never forget that, in that moment, I first loved him. And I believe--had I known what the future held for us: all the trouble, torment, battle, and grief of our lives--I still believe that I would have yielded my heart into his keeping as I did then . . . In a sweeping epic of the imagination, Alice Borchardt enters the wondrous realm of Arthurian legend and makes it her own. The Dragon Queen is the first volume in a trilogy of novels that boldly re-imagines Camelot--and casts Guinevere as a shrewd, strong-willed, magical warrior queen. Born into a world of terrible strife, where war is constant and weapons are never far from the hands of men or women, Guinevere, daughter of a mighty pagan queen, is a threat to her people and a prize to the dreaded sorcerer Merlin. Sent into hiding, she grows up under the protection of a shapeshifting man-wolf and an ornery Druid. But even on the remote coast of Scotland, where dragons feed and watch over her, she is not safe from the all-seeing High Druid Merlin. He knows the young beauty's destiny, and he will stop at nothing to prevent what has been foretold. For if Guinevere becomes Queen and Arthur, King, they will bring a peace to the land that will leave the power-hungry Merlin a shriveled magician in a weary cloak. Yet Guinevere possesses power of her own--dazzling power to rival even that of Merlin. Summoned from her home by forces she cannot fathom, she travels from the Underworld to an Otherworld of the Past, at each step calling on ancient powers to aid her way. When young Guinevere proves her mettle to an embarrassed Merlin, even her faithful dragon protectors cannot prevent the evil that the sorcerer rains down. Seeking revenge, Merlin banishes Arthur to a world from which the only escape is death. Now Guinevere must face Merlin's wrath without him--and prove that she is worthy of being Arthur's Queen. From the glass-roofed Great Hall at Tintigal to the lush garden forts of Wales, Alice Borchardt details the travels of Guinevere in a rich fabric of prose. The Dragon Queen is a novel of great emotional depth, timeless romance, and soul-stirring adventure.

Unexpected Magic

Unexpected Magic
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2012-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062244604

Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents ariveting collection of unpredictable tales, including: A cat tells how the kindhearted wizard she owns is suddenly called upon to defeat a horrific Beast. When Anne has mumps, her drawings come to life, and she must protect her home from them. Four children become involved in the intrigue surrounding an innocent prince, an evil count, and a brave outlaw. These fifteen stories and one novella will enchant, startle, and surprise!