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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.

Deep beneath the ocean, there is a shimmering palace. Built of coral walls and windows of clearest amber, it is the kingdom of the merpeople. And one of these mermaids you might know well: she is the youngest, and is gifted with the most beautiful voice. Unhappy with her life as a mermaid, she dreams of living on dry land. One day, on her birthday, she ascends to the surface to find a magnificent three-masted ship drifting in calm waters. There, amongst the passengers, she meets the brown-eyed prince.

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.

Under normal circumstances, a Time Fetch sends out its foragers to collect only those moments that will never be missed or regretted. It then rests, waiting to be called back by the Keeper, who distributes the gathered time where it is needed in our world and others. When eighth grader Edward innocently mistakes a sleeping Fetch for an ordinary rock, he wakes its foragers too early, and they begin to multiply and gobble up too much time. Soon the bell rings to end class just as it's begun. Buses race down streets, too far behind schedule to stop for passengers. Buildings and sidewalks begin to disappear as the whole fabric of the universe starts to unravel.

Sigourney Weaver, star of the Ghostbusters and Alien movies, narrates a powerful tale of a young girl's quest to rescue her playmate from the icy palace of the Snow Queen. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, this is an exciting and moving adventure story the whole family will enjoy, with music by Jason Miles (producer of Baby's Nursery Rhymes and ace synth programmer on Luther Vandross' Power of Love and Miles Davis' Amandla, Siesta, and Tutu).

You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin.

Brought to you by Penguin. 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...

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.

Tom meldet sich bei seinem Anwalt Rufus T. Feuerflieg und dessen Assistentin Kreszenzia mit einem sehr speziellen Anliegen: Feuerflieg soll in den „weiß-blauen Himmel der Bayern“ reisen und dort nach zwei ganz speziellen Seelen suchen. Um dort hin, oder besser hinauf, zu gelangen, muss sich der Anwalt die Flügel eines Engels ausleihen, der diese abgestreift hatte, als er vor langer Zeit auf die Erde zurückgekehrt war.

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...

Als die Geschwister Beth, Fran und Joe mit ihren Eltern aufs Land ziehen, entdecken sie einen magischen Baum mit außergewöhnlichen Wesen. Sie schließen Freundschaft mit Fee Seidenhaar, Frau Wasch und Mondgesicht, die sie in fantastische Welten entführen. Gemeinsam erleben sie märchenhafte Abenteuer – bis sie auf einer ihrer Reisen ausgerechnet in der düsteren Welt der gefürchteten Schuldirektorin Madame Klaps notlanden müssen.

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".

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...

Alix Geburtstag Damit Alix ihren Geburtstag mit ihren Freunden und ihrer Familie feiern kann, holt Marinette das Hasen-Miraculous zurück und wird für ein paar Stunden zur Hüterin der Zeit. Ängste Marinette wünscht sich, sie könnte eine magische Lösung finden, um einer ängstlichen Freundin zu helfen, aber nicht alle Probleme lassen sich mit Miraculous Ladybug lösen!

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!

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.

Fantasy. Mystery. Action. Humor. Parents, teachers, and librarians will no longer have to push kids to read—The Berinfell Prophesies will engage intermediate readers and leave them clamoring for more. The Seven succeeding Elven Lords of Allyra were dead, lost in the Siege of Berinfell as babes...

"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?