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Tolstoy is primarily known for his impressively long novels, but he also wrote some wonderful short stories. This one, dealing with ambition and greed, has an unforgettable message.

Drake's kingdom is in trouble - a terrible earthquake has destroyed Bracken's crops! A magical Spring Dragon has the power to save the kingdom and regrow the crops, but he lives deep inside a secret fairy world. To find the Spring Dragon, Drake must pass a series of tests given by a Dragon Master named Breen. But the fairy world is full of confusing tricks and mysterious riddles! Can Drake save his kingdom?

In her stunning literary debut, Mia Araujo presents a gorgeous reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, spinning a new story about twin sisters and how one must venture outside the safety of their home, into the wilderness, in order to find herself and true happiness.

The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman, stars of the beloved children's story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, return for more adventures in the magical fantasylands created by L. Frank Baum. But this time the duo are joined by new friends, including the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, Jack Pumpkin-head, the Animated Saw-Horse, and the Gump.

Magische Abenteuer in Everwish! Wünsche, die sich nicht erfüllen, gleichen wunderschönen Schmetterlingen und sind für die meisten Menschen unsichtbar. Nur Wishkeeper wie Lexi und Milo können sie sehen. Sie folgen ihnen aus London in das Land Everwish und wohnen einer wundersamen Verwandlung bei: Aus den Wunschschmetterlingen werden Lumix, Fireflashs, Neverlinge und Crimsons. Doch diese fantastischen Wesen brauchen Lexis und Milos Hilfe, denn Everwish ist in großer Gefahr.

When 11-year-old Stefan tells his little brother on Christmas Eve that Santa isn’t real, he totally expects to be grounded. What he doesn’t expect is for his name to land at the top of the Naughty List and for a demon named Krampus to creep down his chimney. Narrowly escaping an attack from Krampus, Stefan falls into The Land Christmas Forgot - a dark place where wolves are made of shadow and evil snowmen roam the forests.

Launische Baumriesen, ein heldenhafter Löwenzahn und ein Mädchen mit ungeahnten Kräften. Nelumbiya entführt Fantasy-Fans ab 10 Jahren in eine Pflanzenwelt voller Wunder und Magie. Tara lebt in der kargen Felsenstadt Ornata, die von dem finsteren Askiel beherrscht wird. Hier erzählt man sich vom verbotenen Land Nelumbiya, aus dem wilde Pflanzen einst alle Menschen vertrieben haben. Trotzdem hat Tara schon immer eine unerklärliche Sehnsucht danach, dieses Land kennenzulernen.

The four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times best-selling series!

Snöfrid auf Mission im Tal der Riesen: Björns Großtante Betsy feiert runden Kauz-Geburtstag. Und natürlich begleitet Snöfrid seinen allerbesten Kumpel dorthin. Doch bei der Familiensause werden die drei Riesenkäuze vermisst. Sie reagieren einfach nicht auf Snöfrids Rufen. Als auch noch der Pott, ein wertvolles Ausstellungsstück aus der Riesen-Pott-Burg, verschwindet, ist schnell klar, dass wieder einmal ein handfestes Abenteuer auf Snöfrid wartet. Und das führt ihn in einen völlig unbekannten Winkel des Nordlands: in das Tal der Riesen. Dort gehen noch mehr höchst merkwürdige Dinge vor sich.

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical and adventurous sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The story follows Tip, a mischievous young boy raised by the wicked witch Mombi, as he escapes her clutches and embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. Along the way, Tip befriends delightful companions like Jack Pumpkinhead, the animated Sawhorse, and the highly intelligent Woggle-Bug. Together, they navigate perilous challenges, encounter the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, and uncover surprising truths about Tips identity that will change Oz forever.

Landon Murphy and Jade Shu, stepsiblings turned wizard-like janitors, must step up after a disastrous encounter with the Locksmith—an immortal Auran who commands an army of Thingamajunks. With the Bureau of Educational Maintenance in disarray and their allies captured, Landon and Jade rally their friends from the School of Garbage and work to uncover vital clues hidden within the discarded trash of the magical landfill.

When the Scarecrow is chased off the throne by a usurper, a small team of heroes must help him reclaim it. But is the Scarecrow the true ruler of Oz?

In this sequel to the original book, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman are back with a boy named Tip as well as a host of new characters, including Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug, Princess Ozma of Oz, Dr. Nikidik, and Old Mombi. When the Scarecrow, now the ruler of the Emerald City, is driven out by General Jinjur and her all-girl army, his friends--the Tin Woodman, a boy named Tip, and Jack Pumpkinhead--try to restore peace. Dorothy isn't in this story, though she is mentioned frequently by her friends.

SURVIVAL MODE: ACTIVATED. Five unlikely Blobs must escape their planet before it’s destroyed by an incoming meteor, but a crash landing as they flee throws them into an adventure bigger than their galaxy. From the mind of viral YouTube creator Justin Stuart (JStu) comes an interstellar series that turns catastrophe into the ultimate cosmic thrill ride.

Little Bird has landed in America, far from her home in Scotland, and far from the danger that stalked her family. But the new world holds new perils, and soon she’s on the run again. From the teeming streets of New York to the prairies of the west, Little Bird holds tight to secrets and dreams of freedom. Then, on her journey, she comes face to face with an unwelcome ghost from the past.

Kapitän Langstrumpf ist gekommen und hat Pippi und ihre Freunde Tommy und Annika mit zur Taka-Tuka-Insel genommen...

Magic Lands: Journey Beyond the Beyond is a refreshingly unique fantastic adventure that is suitable for readers of all ages while containing all the icky-gooey-creepy details that are sure to delight! Following the village elder's advice, Ray leaves his home village, setting out for the place lost and deep where he will find a companion for his journey to the stone land and where he will discover that there is no easy path from childhood to manhood.

Dybt inde i junglen bor verdens mest sjældne dyr, jungledyret Hugo. Fordi Hugo er den eneste af sin art, er der mange, der er ude efter ham. Heldigvis har han sine to venner aberne Zik og Zak og byræven Rita til at hjælpe sig, og sammen oplever de en masse sjove ting. Der er blevet lavet tre film om jungledyret Hugo og skrevet en lang række bøger om ham. Flemming Quist Møller (f. 1942) er en dansk musiker, tegner, filmarbejder og forfatter. Som forfatter er Flemming Quist Møller blandt andet kendt som skaberen af den populære børnebogsserie ”Jungledyret Hugo” og ”Cykelmyggen Egon”.

Christopher is 12,000 miles from home. The pub has a dirt floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret. Mysterious, bold and strange. Expect the unexpected. And watch your step. Enter this place and you will be different forever.

On a snowy night, Cara and her grandmother are pursued into St. Christopher's church by an unknown man. Clutching her grandmother's mysterious amulet, and following the old woman's instructions, Cara escapes their pursuer and falls into Luster, the world of the unicorns.