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Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she’s used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos "pretending" to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously.

In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back.

War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win - and who they’ll sacrifice along the way.

This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So listen on, for after all, magic has no borders.

Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mom is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fanciful doodles of the rich Indian myths and legends her mother has told her over the years. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life right out of its pages and Kiki ends up falling into the mystical world she drew.

Las brujas se rigen por tres normas irrompibles: esconde tu magia, mantén la cabeza gacha y aléjate del resto de brujas. Por eso, Mika Moon está acostumbrada a estar sola, pero todo cambia cuando le llega un mensaje inesperado rogándole que viaje a Nowhere House, una mansión misteriosa, para enseñar a tres niñas a controlar sus poderes. Al romper todas las reglas y aceptar el desafío, Mika descubrirá en los confines de Nowhere House secretos enterrados, nuevos amigos y un malhumorado bibliotecario irlandés que piensa vigilarla de cerca.

As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon has lived her life by three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. An orphan raised by strangers from a young age, Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn't mind it...mostly. But then an unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches, and Mika jumps at the chance for a different life.

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn’t fit in. She’s British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won’t talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD. Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she’s whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.

Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power.

Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali, but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail? As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her.

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist.

Fresh off the exciting discovery that her sketches of a beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids have come to life in another world, Kiki Kallira has an unexpected visitor. One of those rebel kids has come into the real world to ask for her help—again. The river Kaveri, a crucial source of water for Mysore, has suddenly vanished! With no water to grow food or for wildlife to drink, Kiki's kingdom is doomed. Kiki enters her sketchbook once again, and her search for answers reveals the origin of the Kaveri.

This modern, groundbreaking YA anthology explores the complexity and beauty of interracial and LGBTQ+ relationships where differences are front and center. When people ask me what this anthology is about, I'm often tempted to give them the complicated answer: It's about race and about how being different from the person you love can matter but how it can also not matter, and it's about Chinese pirate ghosts, black girl vigilantes, colonial India, a flower festival, a garden of poisons, and so, so much else.

Making Futures brings together 18 young entrepreneurs from 14 countries doing incredible work across the continent. Their stories are both inspirational and aspirational, providing a template for listeners who might be interested in embarking on their own entrepreneurial journey, and allowing others to see the incredible energy and work that is happening across the continent.

Sind mehrere Hexen beisammen, geschehen schlimme Dinge – doch Mika Moon will nicht mehr einsam sein... Ein herzerwärmender Cosy-Fantasy-Roman. Mika Moon ist Anfang dreißig, Single – und eine Hexe. Man erkennt es auf ihrem YouTube-Kanal über Hexerei zwar nicht, aber ihre magischen Fähigkeiten sind echt. Seit ihrer Kindheit weiß sie, dass immer schreckliche Dinge geschehen, wenn zwei Hexen mehr Zeit als nötig miteinander verbringen. Dennoch nimmt sie das Angebot an, gleich drei minderjährige Hexen auf einmal zu unterrichten.

Sind mehrere Hexen beisammen, geschehen schlimme Dinge – doch Mika Moon will nicht mehr einsam sein... Ein herzerwärmender Cosy-Fantasy-Roman. Mika Moon ist Anfang dreißig, Single – und eine Hexe. Man erkennt es auf ihrem YouTube-Kanal über Hexerei zwar nicht, aber ihre magischen Fähigkeiten sind echt. Seit ihrer Kindheit weiß sie, dass immer schreckliche Dinge geschehen, wenn zwei Hexen mehr Zeit als nötig miteinander verbringen. Dennoch nimmt sie das Angebot an, gleich drei minderjährige Hexen auf einmal zu unterrichten.

Kiki Kallira has always been a worrier. Did she lock the front door? Is there a terrible reason her mum is late? Recently her anxiety has been getting out of control, but one thing that has always soothed her is drawing. Kiki's sketchbook is full of fantastical doodles of the Hindu myths and legends her mother has told her since she was tiny. One day, her sketchbook's calming effect is broken when her mythological characters begin springing to life and Kiki is pulled into the mystical world she drew.

Sera Swan hätte die mächtigste Hexe Englands werden können. Aber aus Liebe beging sie einen unverzeihlichen Fehler und verlor ihre Magie. Seither leitet sie eine kleine Pension in Lancashire und kümmert sich um ihre außergewöhnlichen Gäste. Da entdeckt sie eine Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten zurückzugewinnen. Doch dafür benötigt sie die Unterstützung des abweisenden Historikers Luke Larsen. Der hat allerdings ganz eigene Gründe, sich nicht in die Machenschaften einer gewissen grummeligen Gastwirtin zu verstricken. Und niemand ist überraschter als er selbst, als er es doch tut – und es genießt.

Sera Swan hätte die mächtigste Hexe Englands werden können. Aber aus Liebe beging sie einen unverzeihlichen Fehler und verlor ihre Magie. Seither leitet sie eine kleine Pension in Lancashire und kümmert sich um ihre außergewöhnlichen Gäste. Da entdeckt sie eine Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten zurückzugewinnen. Doch dafür benötigt sie die Unterstützung des abweisenden Historikers Luke Larsen. Der hat allerdings ganz eigene Gründe, sich nicht in die Machenschaften einer gewissen grummeligen Gastwirtin zu verstricken. Und niemand ist überraschter als er selbst, als er es doch tut – und es genießt.