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Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue never sees them--until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks to her. His name is Gansey, a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble. But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain.

Winner of Audiobook of the Year at the 2019 Audie Awards. Named one of AudioFile's best audiobooks of 2018 Winner of the Tonight Show Summer Reads with Jimmy Fallon. Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and...

First in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. The sequels - The Wicked King and The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020. Nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019. Winner of the silver INKY for best international YA book. "A dark jewel...

King Vikramaditya, the emperor of Ujjain, is supposed to bring Betal, the vampire, to a monk, as a favour promised to him. The condition is that this should be done in complete silence, or else, Betal would fly back to his abode. As Vikram fetches the corpse in which Betal is residing, the vampire starts to narrate a story. At the end of every story he compels King Vikram to solve the puzzle of the story.

A rare depiction of a hundred admirable women from Vedic India who inspire with their intelligence, faith and loyalty. Each story reveals their strength of character and instils a sense of pride in them. Their struggles and how they overcame the impediments in their life makes deeply motivational listening.

Let your child discover the timeless charm of ancient Indian storytelling with 365 Panchatantra Ki Kahaniya—a beautiful collection of fables filled with wit, wisdom, and moral lessons. Each story features animals as characters, teaching children important values like honesty, friendship, courage, and intelligence in a fun and engaging way. Perfectly suited for young listeners, these short tales are ideal for daily bedtime listening or classroom storytelling.

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables. Many-a-times, the central characters are animals and birds, who show their most identifying characteristics and impart valuable life-lessons and morals. In this audiobook, listen to a fine selection of four tales from the Panchatantra. Hear about the jackal who dared to go into human territory, a Brahmin who found out who is the most dangerous animal of all and more!

रामायण: बच्चों के लिए चित्रमय कहानियाँ के साथ करें भारतीय पौराणिक कथाओं की जादुई दुनिया की खोज – यह भारत के सबसे महान महाकाव्यों में से एक की रंग-बिरंगी, रोमांचक और एक्शन से भरपूर प्रस्तुति है! बहादुर राजकुमार राम, करुणामयी सीता, शक्तिशाली हनुमान और वानर राजाओं के साथ जुड़िए इस अद्भुत यात्रा में, जहाँ मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाले जंगल, भव्य युद्ध, और प्रेम, निष्ठा व साहस की प्रेरणादायक सीखें मिलती हैं।

Dive into the heart of ancient Indian wisdom with 365 Stories from the Vedas: the Upanishads and the Puranas, a beautifully narrated audiobook designed especially for children. This enchanting collection introduces young listeners to timeless spiritual tales drawn from sacred Hindu scriptures, making complex philosophical ideas simple, engaging, and meaningful. Each story is a window into the values, virtues, and teachings that have guided generations for thousands of years.

An offshoot of the oral tradition of storytelling, the short story shot to prominence in the latter half of the 19th century due to an increased demand for short fiction in magazines and journals. Over time, it established itself as an important and popular genre. From PU Songling's classic Painted Skin, Edgar Allan Poe's sensational The Purloined Letter to Guy de Maupassant's poignant Two Friends, 51 Great Short Stories presents some of the finest works of short fiction.

Magical Journey with Krishna: Adventure Stories of Little Krishna, the perfect introduction to one of the most cherished deities in Indian mythology. This beautifully narrated audiobook brings the vibrant tales of Little Krishna, the Blue God, to life for young listeners. From his playful childhood in Vrindavan to his miraculous deeds, Krishna's adventures will captivate children with stories filled with wonder, wisdom, and joy.

The magical world of Indian mythology with Ramayana: Stories for Children - a vibrant, action-packed retelling of one of India's greatest epics! Follow the brave Prince Rama, kind-hearted Sita, mighty Hanuman, and the monkey kings on their thrilling journey through enchanted forests, grand battles, and lessons of love, loyalty, and courage.

Years before, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan - she an isolated young priestess, he a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old man, mourning the powers lost to him not by choice. A lifetime ago they helped each other at a time of darkness and danger. Now they must join forces again to help another - the physically and emotionally scarred child whose own destiny remains to be revealed.

The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go to Tenar, Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined by amber-eyed Irian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of a woman. The threat can be confronted only in the Immanent Grove on Roke, the holiest place in the world, and there the king, hero, sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A critically acclaimed, multi-layered young adult romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates—and the hearts—of four mortals in their hands. “Pick an adjective—sweeping, sprawling, epic, Olympian—and yet none quite...

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that people were made out of clay by their river god? For eons, the wisdom cultivated by the Egyptian people has been extolled time and time again. These timeless myths are fountains of insight and, many would argue, beacons of light that can shatter the darkness of ignorance. For those of you that are ready and willing to receive these ancient messages, your time has come. All you need to do is start listening. Then the wisdom of Thoth will begin to stir inside you.

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series—but did you know he really lived? You can learn his secrets in the bestselling Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, and discover the Lost Stories—tales of myth, legend, and magic, previously lost to history and never...

In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl becomes the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen. Perfect for fans of The Odessey and Circe. Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be...

The future world has been divided into sectors - each the same as the other. Surrounded by thick steel fences, there is no way in and no way out. Yet a cyborg army penetrates each sector, picking off its citizens one by one, until no one is left. Behind the sectors’ thick walls, the citizens wait to die. Few will be chosen to survive what’s coming; the rest will be left behind to suffer. A new world has been created, and its rulers are incredibly selective on who will become a citizen. They want only those with important roles in society to help create a more perfect future.

Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe!Discover the truth in book three of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. The Problem: Perenelle Flamel is trapped. What’s...