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This collection contains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories "The Bones of the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the High Marsh," and "Dragonfly." It concludes with an account of Earthsea's history, people, languages, literature, and magic.

A beloved legend of all time, Pyle's The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood tells the compelling tale of the brave, good-humored outlaw and his cohorts Friar Tuck, Little John, and Will Scarlet, as they cavort about Sherwood Forest. However, it is not all sport. Robin Hood and his band must also outwit the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham, who will stop at nothing to rid the forest of the outlaw

Dunkle Wolken brauen sich über Lilly und Alahrian zusammen. Der unsterbliche Elf wird plötzlich von einer mysteriösen Krankheit befallen. Ein Besuch bei Lillys Mutter offenbart Unglaubliches und stellt das Leben des Mädchens auf den Kopf. Zudem schmiedet der Bürgermeister finstere Pläne, die nicht nur den Untergang der beiden Liebenden bedeuten könnten. Alahrian wird vor eine geradezu unmenschliche Entscheidung gestellt. Das Hörbuch zur romantischen Elfenblüte-Reihe von Julia K. Knoll, gesprochen von Birgit Arnold. Mit Musik von Frédéric Chopin, gespielt von Anastasia Huppmann.

First written in 1902, this is one of Edith Nesbit's best loved children's stories. It all begins when a group of five children – Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother, the Lamb - move from London to the countryside of Kent. While playing in a gravel pit, they discover a rather grumpy, ugly and occasionally malevolent sand-fairy known as the Psammead who is compelled to grant one wish of theirs per day. The effects of each wish last until sundown. All the wishes granted to the children go hilariously wrong.

Scientist Dr Jekyll discovers a way of changing his personality and becoming the violent and aggressive Mr Hyde. At the start, moving from one to the other is easy. But not for long. Both a psychological investigation and a thrilling story, the double nature of the hero has made him an iconic figure in literature. The tempestuous nature of the tale makes it an ideal title for Young Adult Classics, the introductory series for the 13-17 age range.