The Little Broomstick

The Little Broomstick
Author: Mary Stewart
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781444940190

First published 45 years ago, this is a beautiful new edition of Mary Stewart's beloved magical classic illustrated by Shirley Hughes. Don't miss the beautifully animated film adaptation called Mary and the Witch's Flower (by the producer of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya), in cinemas now. 'The little broomstick gave a leap, a violent twist, a kick like the kick of a pony.' Mary's been exiled to her great-aunt, deep in the English countryside. Miserable and lonely, she befriends strange black cat Tib who leads her deep into the forest to an ordinary looking broomstick. Before Mary can gather her wits, the broomstick jumps into action, whisking her over the treetops, above the clouds, and to the grounds of Endor College, school of witchcraft. But something is terribly wrong at Endor. Students are taught spells that are petty and ill-wishing, and when Mary discovers evidence of a terrible and cruel experiment in transformation, she decides to leave. But the moment her broomstick takes off, she realises that Tib the cat has been captured ... Mary Stewart is the bestselling author of fourteen romantic thrillers, including the classic novels This Rough Magic and The Moon-Spinners, and five historical fantasy novels of Arthurian Britain. The animated film, Mary and the Witch's Flower, will be released in 2018 by Studio Ponoc. The producer, Yoshiaki Nishimura, also produced The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and When Marnie Was There.

Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes

Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes
Author: Lou Kuenzler
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524767808

Sometimes being true to yourself is the most bewitching magic of all! This young middle-grade series is hilarious, enchanting, and filled with mischief! Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch! Bella Broomstick is a terrible witch. She doesn't have nose hair or warts. Her magic wand never does what she wants it to do. And she's obsessed with things no good witch would ever need...like toothbrushes, fluffy slippers, and a pink flamingo pen. So it's really not a surprise when Bella fails the Creepy Castle School entrance exam. Aunt Hemlock sends her to live with a nice family and warns her that magic is forbidden! It turns out that living with non-magical parents means all kinds of fun new things--like eating ice cream instead of frog spawn porridge and taking hot bubble baths instead of washing in a swamp. Bella can totally give up magic to live here . . . unless there's a really good reason to try a spell. This hilarious series starter features a reluctant witch, a lost kitten, and a fun look at our world through the eyes of an outsider. When Bella follows her heart, making magic is easy!

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781509815197

A special book and CD edition of the bestselling Room on the Broom."How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind."The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before. . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast.A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Room on the Broom Book and CD Pack features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and finish, and a story CD read aloud by actress and comidienne Josie Lawrence, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!Other available book and CD packs with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

The Leader of the Lost People

The Leader of the Lost People
Author: J. Steven Carr
Publisher: a-argus books
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0984619585

When Rick Goodman, a novice assistant principal, passionately attempts to transform a failing school, he unwittingly gets sabotaged by a band of manipulative teachers who have hidden their incompetence behind the system's dysfunction for many years. Goodman is hired at a rural school whose outlying community has been a sanctuary for criminals and rogues for over a century. Ma Barker was shot to death here and her descendants (legitimate and illegitimate) attend the school. Despite an overwhelming workload, out of control students, interference from his own teachers, bomb threats, and an attack by hired thugs, Goodman refuses to give up his quest to get the school on track. One teacher refuses to give up on his mission to stop Goodman. and shows up with a a loaded revolver after being suspended for inappropriate behavior, and he is gunning for Goodman.

Gentlemen Prefer Broomsticks

Gentlemen Prefer Broomsticks
Author: Melinda Chase
Publisher: Witchy Mysteries
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-08-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When I said I wanted an adventure, maybe I should’ve been a bit clearer… See, I imaged a Harry Potter or Disney-style adventure. You know, the kind that comes with plenty of fun, romance, and the promise of a happy ending. Instead, my adventure is looking like something out of Game of Thrones. My Shade-filled dreams have been replaced with a recurring nightmare, and there’s a random Banshee seemingly haunting mine and Willa’s house. Just when I think nothing else could happen, Shade literally drops through my roof with not-so-good news. The King Collector is here. And it turns out, this time, he’s coming for Willa and me… Gentlemen Prefer Broomsticks is the third book in the brand new series: Accidentally Magical at Midlife? from author Melinda Chase.

The Lost Fable

The Lost Fable
Author: V. Ananya
Publisher: V. Ananya
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2022-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9357684352

“This tree was golden planted, Loved by all who took its shade— But there was a wolf who didn’t, He couldn’t stand its importance.” A new king emerges in a land far away, with roots tied to Sahara. A new mage is born into the world. A new enemy looms on the horizon. A missing piece in the history of the world. Years after the Master of Darkness had been defeated a second time, a young girl is born to the heroes of the Great Journey. She, like her mother, had been born with a prophecy that would either make or break the people of Sahara. Meanwhile, while discussing how to defeat the Dark Sorcerer who had enchanted Lorinda, Elmeida, Yor, and their entourage discover that an important piece was erased from the history of the world. While Lorinda and Merlin led a voyage to retrieve the lost fable, Elmeida and Yor find another threat looming over their daughter. --- Books in The Sahara Chronicles: The Young Foreigner The Lost Fable This book is suitable for readers above 14 years of age.

The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Lost Generation: The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Death of a Hero by Richard Aldington, Under Fire: The Story of a Squad by Henri Barbusse. After the First World War, special people returned to their home towns from the front. When the war began, they were still boys, but duty forced them to defend the homeland. "Lost Generation" - as they were called. This concept is used today when we talk about writers who worked during the breaks between the First and Second World Wars, which became a test for all of humanity and were almost all beaten out of their usual, peaceful rut. One of the themes that commonly appears in the authors' works is decadence and the frivolous lifestyle of the wealthy. Writers of the lost generation raise in their works the problem of young people who returned from the war and did not find their home, their relatives. Questions about how to live, how to remain human, how to learn to enjoy life again - this is what is paramount in this literary movement. Table of Contents: 1. Ernest Hemingway: A Farewell to Arms 2. Ernest Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises 3. Francis Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby 4. Richard Aldington: Death of a Hero 5. Henri Barbusse: Under Fire: The Story of a Squad

American Childhood

American Childhood
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 686
Release: 1955
Genre: Child development
ISBN:

Includes music (mostly songs with piano accompaniment).

Broomstick Tales

Broomstick Tales
Author: Arnie Grimm
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2020-02-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728348986

In the magical town of Broomstick there is the Hidden Quiddity Potion Shop owned by two sisters, Agnes and Harriet. Most of the time, Agnes and Harriet are well aware of unusual happenings in the magical world. Not this time. And to make things worse, Harriet didn’t know what her teenage daughter Kizee was up with a knotem boy by the name of George Düben until it was too late. No one knew of the map or the plan to find Zweig’s magic wand. Strangely enough, this had been the best kept secret in Broomstick. Agnes and Harriet were helping customers when the storm passed through Broomstick. Harriet didn’t have any idea what Kizee and George were really up to. Suddenly, Harriet fell to her knees. “Kizee, No!” Agnes felt the high power of magic vibrate through her. She saw her sister fall to her knees. “I felt it too,” said Agnes as she helped Harriet up.

Roy and Roger Mouse

Roy and Roger Mouse
Author: Carol Marques
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2014-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499016131

Roy and Roger Mouse: Their Adventures in Tales End is a collection of short stories about a solemn little boy named Roy, called upon to help the inhabitants of a magical place named Tales End. His companion is Roger Mouse, who comes to get him while he is asleep and magically transports him to Tales End. The tales deal lightly with environmental awareness, social and personal issues and simply how to get along with others. While imparting important life lessons, the book is adventurous and delightful and the tales light and easy to understand.