The internationally best-selling fantasy sensation is back with brand-new stories set in the world of Eragon and the Inheritance Cycle!A wanderer and a cursed child. Spells and magic. And dragons, of course. Welcome back to the world of Alagaësia.It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now, he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs, and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunarí, unexpected visitors, and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.This volume features three original stories set in Alagaësia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist...penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character herself!Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. Read more

A collection of well-loved stories for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world's Grimm's Fairytales. This edition is translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger herself and contains helpful notes from both Professor Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling.   A wonderful opportunity to listen to the stories that played a crucial role in the fight against Lord Voldemort, these classic fairy tales are sure to delight and educate in equal measure. There are five tales in all: "The Tale of the Three Brothers" will be known by anyone who has listened to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; "The Fountain of Fair Fortune", "The Warlock's Hairy Heart", "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot" and "Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump" complete the collection.     The audio edition unites a wonderful cast from around the Wizarding World including BAFTA-winning Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore.    The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed The Tales of Beedle the Bard you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages.  At least 90% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this audiobook will be made available by the publisher to The Lumos Foundation for their work to help children worldwide out of institutions, so they can thrive in loving families and communities. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575 and in the USA (EIN 47-2301085) .  *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash equivalent price less sales taxes.    Around the world, more than 8 million children live in orphanages and other institutions. What may be surprising is that about 80 percent of them aren't actually orphans. They have family who could care for them, with the right support. Lumos is an international children's charity founded by J.K. Rowling. Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos' mission is to ensure that by 2050 all children will grow up in loving, protective families.    *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes and reasonable expenses. Read more

"A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, 'Can we do this anonymously?' Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week." So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic - and sarcastic asides - to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives listeners his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back: "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." Read more

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old. Read more

All good things come in threes.Once upon a time, a group of authors accepted a challenge from a fairy tale name generator. Not once or twice but thrice! Volume three of these quirky stories features trios and triple threats. The rule of three reigns supreme.In this captivating clean YA anthology, journey through the trials of triplet princesses. Brace yourself for triple mashup retellings and teams of three. Explore the secrets behind triple goddesses and third true names. Uncover the allure of magical artifacts grouped in threes. From three abduction attempts to three days of daring escapades, each story promises thrice the adventure and excitement.Venture into this collection of fantasy tales by award-winning and up-and-coming authors and prepare to be thrice enchanted.All proceeds donated to a charity in support of reading and literacy. Read more

A collection of well-loved stories for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world's Grimm's Fairytales. This edition is translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger herself and contains helpful notes from both Professor Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling. A wonderful opportunity to read the stories that played a crucial role in the fight against Lord Voldemort, these classic fairy tales are sure to delight and educate in equal measure. There are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' will be known by anyone who has read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed The Tales of Beedle the Bard you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages.  At least 90% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this ebook will be made available by the publisher to The Lumos Foundation for their work to help children worldwide out of institutions, so they can thrive in loving families and communities. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575 and in the USA (EIN 47-2301085) . *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash equivalent price less sales taxes.Around the world, more than 8 million children live in orphanages and other institutions. What may be surprising is that about 80 percent of them aren't actually orphans. They have family who could care for them, with the right support. Lumos is an international children's charity founded by J.K. Rowling. Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos' mission is to ensure that by 2050 all children will grow up in loving, protective families. Read more

Brought to life by Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham and an ensemble cast of narrators, and featuring original music by Michael Bacon, this collection contains Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairy tales, as well as a selection of lesser-known favorites.Unlike the Brothers Grimm, who collected and retold folklore and fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen adopted the most ancient literary forms and distilled them into a genre that was uniquely his own. His fairy tales are remarkable for their sense of fantasy, power of description, and vivid imagination. They are like no others written before or since.Recognizing the literary merit of Andersen's own simple colloquial language, Erik Haugaard has remained faithful to the original text in the translation from Danish to English. Listeners will rediscover Hans Christian Andersen's best-known fairy tales, and find new favorites.Stories:The Princess and the PeaThumbelinaThe Little MermaidThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Steadfast Tin SoldierThe Wild SwansThe NightingaleThe Ugly DucklingThe Snow QueenThe Little Match Girl"The Will-o'-the-Wisps Are in Town," said the Bog WitchThe RagsThe Adventures of a ThistleLuck Can Be Found in a StickThe Days of the WeekCast:F. Murray AbrahamEdoardo BalleriniMarisa CalinCynthia DarlowAri FliakosDion GrahamJanuary LaVoyJennifer LimEuan MortonRobert PetkoffRebecca SolerMarc Thompson Read more

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.   Read more

Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. His 12 collections of fairy tales are known as Andrew Lang's Coloured Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. The third in the series, the Green Fairy Book, contains tales from around the world, from Grimm (“The White Snake” and “Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle”), France de Caylus, Fenelon, Kletke, and D'Aulnoy. The stories include "Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle", "The Crystal Coffin", "The Three Snake-Leaves", "The Riddle", "Jack My Hedgehog", "The Golden Lads", "The Story of a Clever Tailor", "The Golden Mermaid", "The War of the Wolf and the Fox", "The Story of the Fisherman and His Wife", "The Three Musicians", "The Dirty Shepherdess", "The Enchanted Snake", "The Biter Bit", "King Kojata", and "The Three Dogs". Read more

She's destined to soar with the dragons, but first...she must be chosen.An epic dragon riding adventure you won't be able to put down.Eist was born to be a dragon rider; she just knows it. When fate conspires to take her parents and leave her orphaned and injured, her future appears bleak. Unwilling to back down, she is determined overcome a system stacked against her. But even if she passes all the tests, there's no guarantee she will ever fly on a dragon. Can she beat the odds and find her destiny, or will she be stranded on the ground?The Brindle Dragon Boxed Set contains the entire Brindle Dragon series, which follows the story of a young girl and the most unusual dragon anyone has ever seen as they set out to defeat an evil threatening to take over their world.Stories Included:ChosenAwakenedTakenAmbushedMagicUnleashedTime WarpCapturedPower of ThreeDownload the Brindle Dragon Boxed Set and get lost in this epic dragon riding adventure today!Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited Read more

Disney's New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology filled with all-new what-if twists, such as What if Snow White learned magic? What if Mulan became the emperor's advisor? And what if Remy the rat met Colette first?Edited by New York Times best-selling author, Elizabeth Lim, this Twisted Tale anthology features sixteen twisted short stories with new takes on fan-favorite Disney films. Swoon as Ariel and Eric meet right after the Little Mermaid saves her prince; join Tiana and Naveen on a race to get back to Maldonia; take a ride on a pirate space ship with Jim Hawkins; and uncover just what power Tinker Bell's pixie dust holds.Written by veteran Twisted Tale authors, Elizabeth Lim, Liz Braswell, Jen Calonita, and Farrah Rochon, and featuring captivating contributions from best-selling authors, Livia Blackburne, M.K. England, Micol Ostow, and Kristina Perez, this collection filled with magic, intrigue, and charm is a must-have for Disney and fairy tale fans alike.For more twisted adventures, try the other books in the A TWISTED TALE series:A Whole New World by Liz BraswellOnce Upon a Dream by Liz BraswellAs Old As Time by Liz BraswellReflection by Elizabeth LimPart of Your World by Liz BraswellMirror, Mirror by Jen CalonitaConceal, Don’t Feel by Jen CalonitaStraight On Till Morning by Liz BraswellSo This is Love by Elizabeth LimUnbirthday by Liz BraswellGo the Distance by Jen CalonitaWhat Once Was Mine by Liz BraswellAlmost There by Farrah RochonWhen You Wish Upon a Star by Elizabeth Lim Read more

Magic, dragons, and new gods will shape the world...or destroy it.An epic dragon riding adventure you won't be able to put down.Blessed with a magic she doesn’t understand, Ukrah must find her way in a world that doesn’t embrace her or her gifts. Accompanied by a talking bird and a strange young man who took her in, she must find the legendary dragon rider who saved the world from the Blight. Can Ukrah escape from those who would enslave her, find the only person who can help her realize her destiny, and ultimately bring balance to a world being reshaped by magic?The Rise of the Black Dragon Boxed Set contains the entire Rise of the Black Dragon series, which follows the story of a girl with a magic she doesn’t understand and cannot control.Stories Included:EscapeNew BeginningsBlack DragonRebornVessel of the GodsDeceptionBetrayedRipped Through TimeCircle of TimeDownload the Rise of the Black Dragon Boxed Set and get lost in this epic dragon riding adventure today!Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited Read more

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What’s in a name? Names have power. Magic . . . Some names spell a great destiny.Once upon a time, twenty author friends accepted the challenge of a fairy tale name generator. Soon, twenty new characters were off on wild adventures.In this clean YA anthology, meet a goddess, a countess, and a wannabe sorceress. Join a wolf pack leader and a guardian frog sidekick. Search for victims with a hunter-turned-detective, and swoon over the sultana who must prove she's fit to rule.Cavort with demons, wraiths, and demigods. Lose your way in the Mist, then lose your soul to the Bone Marsh. Root for a genie's freedom. Hope for a witch to get her spell right. And yes, feel your heart flutter at unexpected romance.All proceeds are donated to Book Aid International in support of reading and literacy.About our charityWhen the authors of this anthology gathered to write these strange and unusual tales, they wanted to give back in the way of literacy. Since the anthology work began in the middle of 2021, it has become the team'smantra to support literacy globally.Book Aid International stood out as a leader with their belief that books have the power to change lives. The organization's mission is to give people around the world who lack access to books the opportunity to read for pleasure, study, and lifelong learning.Book Aid International supports young readers and education. They provide books when conflict strikes, and provide books dedicated to creating better health by providing books to worldwide healthcare workers.Books change lives, and this organization is there to ensure that happens.Every £2.00 allows them to provide another book.To learn more about the organization or make your own donation, visit bookaid.org. Read more

Double the name and double the magic, mystery, and mayhemOnce upon a time, a fairy tale name generator issued a challenge to a group of authors. Volume Two of these quirky stories brings double trouble.In this clean YA anthology, spy on thieves discovering their princely identities, accompany villains seeking redemption along with accident-prone geese, and rejoice in the reunion of siblings separated at birth. Side with twins split between good and evil, giggle over mistaken identities, and discover the secrets of royal doppelgängers. When fates are intertwined by a namesake, mayhem and mischief are sure to follow.Venture into this collection of adventurous stories by award-winning and up-and-coming authors and see if what happens once . . . happens twice!Pssst…some characters from Once Upon A Name might make a comeback, but the two sets and all stories in them can be read as standalones.All proceeds donated to charity in support of reading and literacy. Read more

Transport yourself to a world of weird and whimsical with 18 timeless rhyming tales that celebrate the misfits and oddities of life. Shining a light on the mischievous, the curious, the eccentric, and the extraordinary.Step into the quirky classroom of Backwards High, peruse the strange animals of The Do Not Pet Shop, glimpse into your future with The Tomorrow Mirror, and conquer your fears in The Nightmare Nursery. Open a door to an alternate universe that will intrigue, awe, and sometimes even frighten.The Curious Collection of Cautionary Tales is a must-read for lovers of quirky poetry, fairy tales, and dark fantasy. It’s an escape to another world for anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong.And remember....A tale a day keeps reality away. Read more

A fantastical collection of tales, from such authors as Charles de Lint, Delia Sherman, Tanith Lee, Neil Gaiman, and Hiromi Goto, visits the enchanting, frightening, and infuriating world of the faery. Read more

Here are the original eight stories from the 1697 volume Contes de temps passé by the great Charles Perrault (1628–1703) in a translation that retains the charming and unsentimental simplicity that has won Perrault a permanent position in French literature. These were among the earliest versions of some of our most familiar fairy tales ("Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Puss in Boots," and "Tom Thumb") and are still among the few classic re-tellings of these perennial stories.In addition to the five well-known tales listed above, Perrault tells three others that are sure to delight any child or adult: "The Fairies," a short and very simple tale of two sisters, one sweet and one spiteful; "Ricky of the Tuft," a very unusual story of a brilliant but ugly prince and a beautiful but stupid princess; and "Blue Beard," a suspense story perhaps more famous as a classic thriller than as a fairy tale. The witty verse morals that Perrault included in the original edition (often omitted in later reprintings) are retained here in verse translations.This edition also includes 34 extraordinary full-page engravings by Gustave Doré that show clearly why this artist became the foremost illustrator of his time. These illustrations have long been considered the ideal accompaniment to Perrault's fairy tales. In many cases they created the pictorial image that we associate with the stories.Along with the collections of Andersen, Lang, and the Brothers Grimm, this volume is among the great books of European fairy tales. These stories have been enjoyed by generation after generation of children in many countries, and are here, with magnificent Doré illustrations, waiting to be enjoyed again. Read more

All six books in one epic collection! Includes: Elemental Outcast Games Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Shadow, and Monster.♥ Can love alter destiny? ♥My name is Harla Flint, and I’m an elemental. My magic comes from the monsters within the peculiar forest called the Shade Rasa, not that I completely understand how. That's because I've been in juvie for murdering my parents, even though I have no memory of how it happened.Still, attending the Magic Blood Academy Juvenile Detention Center has one perk. Kai Laramie. Too bad he's a jerk and a bully.When the popular Elemental Outcast Games accepts my application, I agree to compete in the latest season. So does Kai.The odds of survival are minimal, but I’m no quitter. Besides, we have two months of PR and marketing for the show before it begins. That gives Kai and me time to get to know one another.Did I mention he’s gorgeous, mysterious, and makes me want to lose my heart?If I win the games, the show promises I’ll be free to start over. But when it comes down to it, will I have what it takes to defeat the only person who knows the real me?Can love alter destiny? I guess I'm about to find out.Let the Elemental Outcast Games begin!__________Magic Blood Academy series:Volume 1 ~ Elemental Outcast Games: FireVolume 2 ~ Elemental Outcast Games: WaterVolume 3 Elemental Outcast Games: EarthVolume 4 ~ Elemental Outcast Games: AirVolume 5 ~ Elemental Outcast Games: ShadowVolume 6 ~ Elemental Outcast Games: Monster Read more

Hunted meets The Wrath and the Dawn in this bold fairytale retelling—where court intrigue, false identities, and dark secrets will thrill fans of classic and contemporary fantasy alike.Princess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life, but when her mother betroths her to a powerful prince in a distant kingdom, she has little hope for a better future.Until Alyrra arrives at her new kingdom, where a mysterious sorceress robs her of both her identity and her role as princess—and Alyrra seizes on the opportunity to start a new life for herself as a goose girl.  But as Alyrra uncovers dangerous secrets about her new world, including a threat to the prince himself, she knows she can’t remain silent forever. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, Alyrra is caught between two worlds, and ultimately must decide who she is and what she stands for.Originally self-published as an ebook and now brought to life with completely revised text, Thorn also features an additional short story set in-world, The Bone Knife. Read more