Showing results for "Science-fiction" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Listen on if you dare! This unique in-world collection hallows the spooky tales and ghost stories that would have kept young Luke and Leia up at night. Created by George Mann and Grant Griffin—the same team behind the stunning Star Wars: Myths & Fables—these seven frightful fables have been carefully woven from the expansive fabric that is the Star Wars galaxy.

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the best-selling Zog. There's much to do, as they fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the king, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him.

Is mind reading a real skill? What about being able to move things with just your mind? Listeners will be captivated by claims of psychic powers while also learning the facts about each story. Which tales could be true, and which myths are busted?

A harrowing adventure inside enemy territory. Heather and Picket are plunged into the darkness of Morbin's shadow, fighting to bear the flame of the cause and light the way for rabbitkind's upright insurrection.

Outlaw Princess of Sherwood is award-winning author Nancy Springer's third delightful tale of Rowan Hood. Her popular adventure novels provide a fresh new vision of the medieval period. When Princess Ettarde refuses to marry the man her father, King Solon, has chosen for her, she flees to Sherwood Forest and joins Rowan Hood's band of outlaws.

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.

Nancy Springer is a two-time recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. Her beloved Rowan Hood books are favorites of young readers. Wild Boy, the fourth book of the series, tells the story of Rook - a feral, homeless orphan who stalks Sherwood Forest like a wild animal. Ever since the Sheriff of Nottingham killed his father, Rook has screamed for vengeance. Now with the evil Sheriff 's son caught in one of his man-traps, Rook may finally get the chance to exact his revenge.

Best-selling author of the popular Rowan Hood books, Nancy Springer offers this spellbinding conclusion to the saga which began with Rowan Hood, and continued with Lionclaw and Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest. Rowan Hood has been searching for the men who murdered her mother for two long years. Now she knows their names, and with her band of friends from Sherwood Forest, she sets out for revenge.

Pyotr Pavlovich Yershov's The Little Humpbacked Horse is one of the most striking works of 19th-century Russian literary fairy tale, full of magic, humor, extraordinary adventures, and folk wisdom. This audiobook, narrated by Andrew Ben Ari, was created Published by Voice of Ben Ari, invites the listener into the amazing world of Russian folklore, where miracles are intertwined with satire, and fairy-tale characters come to life with renewed vigor.

In the kingdom of Aveluzeen, Princess Rose Marie and Prince Horatio each discover a crystal that reveals what lies beyond life. Guided by love, loss, and the quiet courage to let go, their stories intertwine with Queen Amelia’s compassion and the Grim’s gentle wisdom, reminding listeners that even in endings, something beautiful continues.

Rose Marie and the Crystal of Desires is book two in the series. The Leunam Tales are gentle children’s books about love and loss, lyrical stories that explore time, family, and the courage to face death with grace. Each story is paired with a cinematic audio companion featuring orchestral music and narration, turning listening into an immersive, movie-like experience. Together, they open heartfelt conversations about life, death, and the beauty of letting go.

Welcome to Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions, the premier trainer of minions for Evil Overlords everywhere. No student is prouder to be at Dr. Critchlore’s than Runt Higgins, a 12-year-old werewolf. (At least he thinks he’s 12. He was abandoned at the school as a baby, so he can’t say for sure.) Runt loves everything about Dr. Critchlore’s. He loves his classes - like History of Henchmen and Introduction to Explosives. He loves his friends - like Darthin the gargoyle and Syke the tree nymph. And he loves his foster family, who took him in when his wolf pack couldn’t.

Feuerstern verlässt den Wald und lüftet das Geheimnis des WolkenClans. In düsteren Träumen erscheinen Feuerstern unbekannte Katzen auf der Flucht, ein ganzer Clan in Not und Elend. Wer sind diese fremden Katzen? Welches schreckliche Unglück ist ihnen widerfahren? Feuerstern geht seinen Träumen auf den Grund und kommt einem uralten Unrecht auf die Spur. Zusammen mit seiner Gefährtin Sandsturm bricht er zu einer Mission auf, die sie weit aus dem vertrauten Wald führt.

Astaroth has been weakened, and the demon Prusias is taking full advantage of the situation to create an empire of his own. His formidable armies are on the move, and Rowan is in their sights. Rowan must rely on Max McDaniels and David Menlo and hope that their combined powers can stop Prusias's war machine before it's too late. But even as perils loom, danger stalks their every move. Someone has marked Max for death and no one is above suspicion.

Bilder füllten Häherpfotes Kopf: der dunkle Gang, das tosende Wasser, der Schock, als die Welle ihn traf und mit sich riss wie ein Blatt im Sturm, während er nach Luft schnappte und doch nur Wasser zum Atmen fand. Löwenpfote, Häherpfote und Distelpfote sind endlich Schüler. Eine Zeit voller neuer, aufregender Entdeckungen - und Geheimnisse: Löwenpfote findet einen Freund, doch er muss ihn vor seinem Clan verbergen. Häherpfote sieht etwas, das seinem Clan nützen, aber anderen schaden würde.

"Drei werden es sein, Blut von deinem Blut. Sie halten die Macht der Sterne in ihren Pfoten." Für drei Junge im DonnerClan ist die Zeit gekommen, zu Schülern ernannt zu werden: Häherpfote, Löwenpfote und Distelpfote brennen darauf, endlich Krieger zu sein und Schlachten für ihren Clan zu gewinnen. Als Enkel des großen Anführers Feuerstern verfügen alle drei über besondere Kräfte und Talente. Doch eine mysteriöse Prophezeiung sagt ihnen und dem DonnerClan eine düstere Zukunft voraus.

Glinda and Dorothy travel to an obscure corner of Oz to prevent a war between the Skeezers and the Flatheads. When the Skeezers imprison them on a glass-covered island at the bottom of a lake, Glinda and Dorothy must call upon their magical friends to rescue them. The last of the original Oz books written by L. Frank Baum, this story was dedicated to his son, Robert.

Ann Soforth, a rival queen from the land of Oogaboo, raises an army to conquer Oz. Newcomers Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, team up with the Shaggy Man, Ozga, Polychrome, the rainbow’s daughter, and Tik-Tok to thwart Queen Ann and her army of 17 men.

Weltweit verfolgen Fans das Geschehen um die KatzenClans: USA, Großbritannien, Frankreich, Russland, Japan, Korea, China, Tschechien, Litauen, Portugal, Ungarn, Brasilien, Norwegen und Griechenland. Ein Wald. Vier Clans. Und alle wollen überleben. Jenseits der Menschen, tief verborgen im Wald, leben die Katzen der Clans wild und ungezähmt. Feuerpfote, der seine Zweibeiner verließ, um sich dem DonnerClan anzuschließen, genießt das stürmische Leben des Waldes in vollen Zügen.

Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.