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This classic tale is a fantastical fable of two dear friends - one of whom goes astray and is literally lost to the north woods, while the other undertakes an epic journey to rescue him. This charming, strange, and wonderful story is a timeless allegory about growing up and the challenges of staying true to one's self, and it served as the wintry inspiration for the blockbuster hit Frozen.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Mathew Baynton, known for his roles in Vanity Fair, Horrible Histories, Gavin and Stacey and Ghosts. Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who tortures animals and never listens to his parents - until one day he wakes up as an elf...

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories, including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.

Camelot is becoming increasingly dangerous for dragons and their allies. When a fear-inducing toxin seeps into the water supply, Merlin, Hawk, and Sabina suspect sorcery. Could this be Lady Morgan’s doing? But when Lady Morgan pleads innocent and offers a truce to save her poisoned sister, the trio hesitantly believes her. Using a supernatural device called the memory stone, the team splits up to embark on an epic journey to Dragon’s Rest and portals beyond to uncover the mystery.

Now bundled into one product, enjoy the original story of The Princess and Curdie while also learning about the history, biblical relevance, major themes, and more from The Princess and Curdie: A Christian Readers’ Guide. As you fight alongside Curdie and his companions through each new obstacle, enrich the experience even more through a deeper understanding of his message and the many applications of this incredible story.

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and...

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast. When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds.

What do fairytale heroes do when the tale is over? Well, maybe they get tired, too, and they want to go to sleep, or take a bit of a nap! This audiobook presents ten of them going to sleep, accompanied by soothing music! Contains: "Little Red Riding Hoodie in the hammock", "The wolf without the seven kids", "King Froggie and his family finally go to sleep", "Rapunzel has a dream", "Rumpelstiltskin comes home from work", "Even Mother Holle gets tired sometimes", "Snow White tries out beds", "Hans in luck takes an afternoon naps", "Snow-White and Rose-Red are having a guest".

Den ukueligt optimistiske Anna begiver sig ud på en episk rejse for at finde sin søster Elsa, hvis isnende kræfter har fanget kongeriget Arendal i evig vinter. Anna får selskab af bjergvandreren Kristoffer og hans trofaste rensdyr Sven. De strider sig gennem snedækkede bjerglandskaber, møder mystiske trolde og en sjov snemand ved navn Olaf i deres kamp mod både tiden og elementerne for at redde riget.

Es kommt sich selbst sehr hässlich vor, das kleine Entchen. Was aus ihm wohl werden wird? Eines der wohl berühmtesten Märchen von Dichterlegende Hans Christian Andersen aus Dänemark - und zeitlose Unterhaltung für alle Generationen!

Eigentlich soll Jove nur Milch holen. Doch dann landet er im kaputten Aufzug seines Hochhauses - und statt im 8. Stock mitten im Wilden Westen! Seine neue Mission: Goldstaub finden und die Sicherung des Fahrstuhls löten. Und danach: Nix wie weg hier! Zum Glück bekommt Jove Hilfe von Detlef, einer sprechenden Ratte. Denn plötzlich müssen die beiden auch noch eine Häuptlingstochter befreien und fiese Gestalten abwimmeln. Aber alles nicht so leicht, wenn man am Marterpfahl festhängt.

In this third book of The Prince Warriors trilogy, the Prince Warriors finally receive their last piece of armor - the swords they were promised when they began their adventure in the unseen realm of Ahoratos. And none too soon, for they must face the ultimate enemy, one who is gathering his Forgers and creating unthinkable new evil to stop the Prince Warriors from winning any battle ever again.

Verstoßen vom eigenen Nest und von allen Tieren verspottet, irrt das kleine, graue Entlein einsam von Teich zu Teich und stolpert von einer Demütigung in die nächste. Doch mit tapferem Herzen und unerschütterlicher Sehnsucht nach Zugehörigkeit trotzt es Kälte, Hunger und Spott – bis ein Wunder seine wahre, strahlende Gestalt enthüllt. Dank der berührenden Märchenstimme Brigitte Carlsens erblüht dieses zeitlose Andersen-Meisterwerk zauberhaft in neuem Glanz!

True evil is rarely obvious. It is quiet, patient. Insidious. Awaiting the perfect moment to strike. Joy Malone finally knows who she is, where she comes from and how to live in two worlds at once. And now she can introduce her family and friends to her mysterious boyfriend, Indelible Ink. But...

"The Snow Queen" is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s longest and most popular tales. It’s about Gerda and her friend Kai growing up through many adventures. Exploring the struggle between good and evil, it’s a story of a magic mirror, trolls, sorceresses, and power.

In The Shoes of Fortune, a series of people who are dissatisfied with their lives put on a pair of magic shoes that grants them wishes. A civil servant who idealizes the middle ages experiences all its inconveniences. A watchman lives the lonely life of his superior and endures a terrifying visit to the moon. The shoes pass from owner to owner until one exhausted wearer who wishes for rest and spiritual freedom dies. Andersen concludes with a quote by Solon: Call no man happy until he rests in his grave.

Die Galoschen des Glücks von Hans Christian Andersen ist eine zur Vorsicht vor seinen Wünschen gemahnende Geschichte. Nacheinander erhalten mehrere Menschen Gelegenheit, sich beliebig an einen Ort, in eine Zeit und sogar in eine Person oder Existenz hineinzuversetzen. Aber wie es uns heutzutage die Psychologen sagen - wären Sie wirklich glücklicher, wenn Sie an einem anderen Ort oder in einem anderen Körper wären?

Unvergesslich ist Hans Christian Andersens Märchen von der "Schneekönigin"; von der kleinen Gerda, die sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche nach Kay, ihrem besten Freund, begibt, der, durch einen bösen Teufelszauber seines gesunden Menschenverstandes und eigenen Willens beraubt, für die unterkühlte Schneekönigin entflammt ist und sich von ihr in die eisigen Weiten der Finnmark entführen läßt. Auf ihrem langen, gefahrenvollen Weg begegnet Gerda geheimnisvollen Zauberwesen, sprechenden Tieren und Pflanzen, wilden Räubern - und einem ungeahnt mutigen zweiten Ich in ihr selbst.

Artur möchte ein Superheld werden, damit nicht alle bloß auf seine abstehenden Ohren starren. Eines Tages lernt er die Superschurkin Mia kennen, die über geheimnisvolle Zerstörungskräfte zu verfügen glaubt. Immerhin hat sie die teure Geige ihres hochbegabten Bruders kaputt gemacht. Artur ist begeistert, denn einen befreundeten Superschurken, mit dem man Abenteuer erleben kann, hat er sich schon immer gewünscht. Doch nach einem blöden Zwischenfall auf dem Sportplatz werden die beiden Freunde zu Erzfeinden.

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by Lauren Maza, is a timeless fairy tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams. This enchanting story follows the journey of a young mermaid who longs to leave her underwater kingdom and live in the world above, driven by her love for a human prince and her desire for an immortal soul. As she navigates the challenges of her transformation, she faces difficult choices and learns the true meaning of selflessness and longing.