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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle....

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!....

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry....

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition....

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him....

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind....

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again....

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet....

This audio collection includes the first eight stories from The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse....

While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded....

Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings—but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Find out....

After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college....

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch....

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....

Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang....

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure....

It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. And that's just the beginning....

Rossamund has always dreamed of a career in the Navy, fighting tentacled monsters and rescuing damsels from hook-handed pirates. But fate has chosen him for a different path. He is being sent to train as a Lamplighter – to bring light to the inland roads of the Half-Continent, to shine the way for travellers through lands peopled by outcasts, monsters and worse. But for Rossamund to begin his education, he must first undertake a journey of his own – to the great city of High Vesting.

Anis Stern liebt nichts so sehr wie ihr Zuhause, das Flickwerkhaus, und ihren Weißwald. Er ist nicht nur ihre Heimat, sondern auch die unzähliger Geistwesen, die verborgen in der Natur leben. Durch eine seltene Gabe hat Anis eine besondere Verbindung zu ihnen: Als Herzseherin kann sie die Geistwesen sehen und hören und versucht als Vermittlerin zwischen den Wesen das Erbe ihrer Mutter weiterzuführen. Jäh wird ihre Welt jedoch bedroht, als ihr Vormund den Weißwald abholzen will und ein gefährliches Tintenwesen sie verfolgt.

All Pineda Matlage wants is to get through the school year and maybe pull an epic prank or two with his friends Junior, Ernesto, and Patsy. But class is disrupted when a slew of American soldiers descends upon their rural Texan town of Soledad. They’ll be carrying out a training exercise and taking over everything, from Pineda’s school to the local government. But Pineda knows why they’re really here. For days, he’s hidden the strange creature who fell from the sky in his parents’ barn. He promised her he’d find her family and help them return home.

Three friends. Two time periods. One mission to protect the light. Naomi, Luke, and Mia never expected to be transported to ancient China, where Christians risk their lives to keep their faith alive. Tasked with protecting a sacred painting of Jesus, the trio must navigate imperial spies, secret churches, and dangerous betrayals—all while learning that faith isn’t just about believing, but about standing firm when the world tells you to fall. But their mission isn’t over. The Chronicles of Light sends them forward in time to modern-day China, where Christianity is still under threat. ...

Merriment Feast's life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Well, except for her aunt's physically grueling training. Merri believes it's her responsibility to protect her family's traditions and the power they've held for generations. Rue Famine knows that only Feasts benefit from Feast rule. As the heir of House Famine, she spends her days studying potion-making in an enormous, dusty library and learning how to use her magic to help others.

In una sperduta città del continente di Luxastra, qualcosa si muove nel buio. Un folle vaga per le strade sbraitando di un conflitto imminente. Gli elfi di una stirpe in rovina danno la caccia a un oggetto misterioso. Poteri oscuri si risvegliano sotto la terra. E mentre forze immense stringono le proprie malvagie spire intorno alla cittadina, sei viaggiatori si ritrovano nell'occhio del ciclone. Sei anime affrante, chi in fuga dal passato e chi in cerca di un futuro, guidate da un segreto burattinaio verso un destino pericoloso e improbabile: diventare eroi. contributori. LE Gianandrea Muià.

When a group of sixth graders visits the Chaldean Museum, they discover more than just ancient artifacts. As they wander through the vibrant Ancient Mesopotamia Gallery, mosaic lions roar to life, cuneiform tablets whisper secrets, and the towering Code of Hammurabi seems to hold a mysterious power. With each step, history awakens, and the stories of powerful rulers and incredible inventions spark their imaginations like never before.

O Reino de Anniera caiu, e a família real está fugindo. Perseguidos incansavelmente pelos exércitos de Fangs, liderados por Gnag, o Sem-Nome, Janner e sua...

On her tenth birthday, Meticulous Jones—known to her friends as Metty—receives her fate, as all children do, in the form of a magical tattoo on her hand. She hopes that her ink will reveal something exciting: a tattoo that will symbolize travel, or discovery, or adventure. What appears is a skull, balanced in the palm of a violet glove. Metty’s fate is to become a murderer.

Ulysses Moore ha undici anni e nessuna voglia di andare a Eton, il più prestigioso collegio inglese. Lui vuole stare con i suoi amici nelle strade di Londra, esplorare edifici in rovina, lanciarsi con i carretti di legno fin dentro il Tamigi, trovare il coraggio di dire quello che prova a sua cugina Daffodille. Invece viene mandato dai nonni da un oscuro professore che gli farà lezione nei mesi a venire.

In the small, peaceful town of Willow Hollow, a mysterious lantern is said to appear on foggy nights. It glows with an eerie green light and howls like the wind. Siblings Max and Lila stumble upon the lantern deep in the woods and are determined to uncover its mystery. Their journey leads them to an old legend about a forgotten inventor, an unsolved disappearance, and a hidden secret within the lantern. Along the way, they learn the value of courage, teamwork, and looking beyond first impressions to uncover the truth.

Since Raggedy Ann first appeared in print in 1918, she has charmed millions of readers with her always warm and optimistic outlook and calm approach to difficulties. All the original stories are here, as Raggedy Ann comes to Marcella's nursery and quickly becomes the leader of the dolls. After learning a lesson from a naughty raid on the pantry, Raggedy Ann's adventures show her striving to be good -- and succeeding.

On Rhodenroode Island, a remote colony of the Homeland, there sits a Mission on the Hill, where boys are taken in and taught the ways of the faith. Darian is the only trainee of his race there, and he doesn’t remember how he came to the Mission. All he remembers are brown hands and the belly of a ship. Life among the other boys and the cantankerous Brothers is not always easy, but Darian is determined to live up to the lofty calling the leaders of the Mission have laid out for him: that one day he will carry the Sacred Word to places it has yet to reach.

Reeling from the loss of her mother, twelve-year-old Daisy comforts herself with the cartoons and carnival run by her family's animation studio. When an anonymous source accuses Grandpa of stealing his most famous character, the impish Tom Greenthumb, their family's reputation, and business, are on the line. The only thing that can clear their name? A mysterious sketch book hidden somewhere within the Cartoon Carnival.

Magic of the First Day transports young listeners into a whimsical world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Join Mia on her first day of school, a place filled with talking chalkboards, floating books, and an enchanted playground that sparkles with hidden treasures. Along the way, she meets new friends (both real and magical) and discovers that courage, curiosity, and kindness can light up even the most unfamiliar places.

Step into the heartwarming world of the Hundred Acre Wood in this delightful collection of 20 charming short stories featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and all their friends!

Een spectaculaire nieuwe serie in de wereld van De magische apotheek!Ella Fredericks heeft lang op deze dag gewacht: eindelijk is ze leerling op de magische academie. En eindelijk kan ze in de voetstappen van sentifleur Lucie Alvenstein treden en haar talent met magische geuren laten zien! Maar in het bos rond de school schuilt een groot gevaar. Een mysterieuze orde, die zich 'De Groep' noemt, probeert tegen elke prijs te voorkomen dat de leerlingen worden opgeleid tot geurapotheker. En Ella en haar vrienden Polly en Ben zijn de enigen die De Groep in de weg staan….

I’m reading a book about Robin Hood. Oh, how, I wish I could go back in time to the Sherwood Forest in England. Suddenly, I’m spinning around and around. Where am I going? Why am I wearing this forest green outfit? Why do I hold a bow and arrow?

In this fun and engaging PC4Kiddos coda, Georgie and GiGi attend a special Halloween party at The Artist CLEO's house and learn about voting.

Auf der Spur einer Verschwörung: Bei einem magischen Fest in London wird Lucys Leben mit einem Schlag auf den Kopf gestellt: Ihre Großmutter wird vor ihren Augen entführt und Lucy kann sich danach an nichts erinnern! Zum Glück hat sie Freunde, die ihr zur Seite stehen - und ihre magischen Objekte. Denn Lucy hat ein ganz besonderes Talent: Sie ist eine Spellcrafterin und kann Gegenständen Magie einhauchen. Doch die Suche nach der Wahrheit führt sie auf eine gefährliche Spur. In London ist die Magie außer Kontrolle geraten.

Flufflin and the Shooting Star is a beautifully poetic and magical adventure that will captivate young hearts and inspire grown-ups alike. Follow the whimsical journey of Flufflin, a curious creature who lives in a cosy loft and possesses a special ability: he can see people’s dreams. But Flufflin doesn't know what to do with this gift—until he meets an enchanting Shooting Star, who helps him understand how to turn his talent into purpose.

Aventure à couper le souffle, secrets millénaires et héros inoubliables: une fantasy extraordinaire, par la conteuse anglaise la plus talentueuse de sa génération. " Il existe sur notre planète un endroit secret, soigneusement dissimulé pour être protégé de nous. C'est un lieu sauvage et magnifique, une terre où toutes les créatures mythiques vivent encore et prospèrent. On l'appelle l'Archipel... le dernier endroit magique qui subsiste sur notre Terre. "

Kumiko doesn’t like going to bed. She can’t sleep. The reason she can’t sleep is because a giant dragon sits outside her bedroom window every single night. One evening, Kumiko plucks up the courage to ask the dragon to leave, not knowing that what she is about to discover is more thrilling than anything she could have ever imagined.

Superspannend verhaal voor fans van Roald Dahl. De broers Josh en Aaron Peshik ontdekken al snel dat het nieuwe huis met schuine vloeren waar ze naartoe zijn verhuisd bol staat van de geheimen. Wanneer ze het dagboek vinden van F.T. Tilton, de briljante maar krankzinnig geworden uitvinder die het huis heeft gebouwd, ontdekken ze een duister geheim dat vreselijke rampspoed kan betekenen voor hun hele familie. Kunnen de broers de raadsels van het huis oplossen en een ramp voorkomen voordat het te laat is?

In the enchanting floating city of Aetheris, eccentric professor William Pemberton discovers the Lexicon of Lost Words, a magical manuscript capable of reshaping reality. Alongside his spirited daughter, Sally, and a whimsical being named Luma, William embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of imagination and balance. As the trio navigates Aetheris' eccentricities—floating markets, mythical creatures, and unexpected allies—they grapple with the power of words, the weight of responsibility, and the joy of creativity.