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Poor John was greatly troubled, because his father was very ill and could not recover. Except for these two, there was no one in their small room. The lamp on the table had almost burned out, for it was quite late at night.

This is a story from the Andersen's Fairy Tales collection.

Seraphina took the literary world by storm with 8 starred reviews and numerous “Best of” lists. At last, her eagerly awaited sequel has arrived—and with it comes an epic battle between humans and dragons. The kingdom of Goredd: a world where humans and dragons share life with an uneasy...

Leo never imagined that time travel might really be possible, or that the objects in H. G. Wells’ science fiction novels might actually exist. And when a miniature time machine appears in Leo’s bedroom, he has no idea who the tiny, beautiful girl is riding it. But in the few moments before...

“Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader.” —Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series In the conclusion of Michelle Paver’s bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, the ultimate battle between good and evil is waged. A...

“Fantasy adventure on a grand scale, with a wealth of wilderness lore and convincing characterizations.” —Booklist Fans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver’s bestselling fantasy series about one boy’s epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him. Six...

An instant New York Times bestseller! For fans of Love Is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond! Sometimes your best friend is only a tail wag away! Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find...

เมื่อบิดาเสียชีวิต จอห์นรู้สึกเคว้งคว้างมาก ระหว่างสงบจิตใจในโบสถ์ จอห์นได้พบผู้ชายสองคนที่พยายามจะทำลายศพ ซึ่งศพนั้นติดหนี้สินเขาอยู่ จอห์นจึงจ่ายหนี้แทนศพ เพื่อให้ศพปลอดภัย และจากมาอย่างสบายใจ ระหว่างการเดินทาง จอห์นได้พบชายแปลกหน้าที่ขอมาเป็นเพื่อนร่วมทางของเขา ชายคนนั้นช่วยเหลือจอห์นหลายอย่างจนกระทั่งเขากลายเป็นคนร่ำรวย และได้ครอบครองสมบัติสุดวิเศษหลายอย่าง แม้จะได้สมบัติมากมายแต่จอห์นก็ยังไม่พอใจ เขาตกหลุมรักเจ้าหญิงผู้งดงาม แต่นางเป็นคนใจดำอำมหิต

Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you've...

So put on your pith helmet and prepare to explore a wilderness of puns and rhymes where birds, beasts, vegetables, and flowers have been mysteriously scrambled together to create creatures you've never seen before -- and are unlikely to meet again! Your guides -- Jack Prelutsky, poet laureate of...

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is The Fish of Small Wishes. Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora...