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In The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection, L. Frank Baum presents an enchanting compilation that captures the heart of his whimsical universe. This collection not only features the iconic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but also includes sequels that expand upon the fantastical landscapes of Oz, filled with vibrant characters and moral lessons. Baums literary style is marked by playful language, rich imagery, and a unique blend of adventure and allegory. Written during the early 20th century, a time marked by rapid social change and a burgeoning interest in childrens literature, Baums work is a testament to the eras fascination with imagination and innovation. L. Frank Baum, an American author and playwright, had a lifelong passion for storytelling that informed his creative endeavors. His experiences, including his ventures into the theatrical world and his love for storytelling, profoundly influenced his vision of a magical land. Baum sought to create a world where children could exercise their imaginations and find empowerment through adventure, a desire that propelled him to craft the vibrant narratives of Oz. This collection is a must-read for anyone enchanted by fantasy literature, as it weaves timeless themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. Readers will delight in exploring the intricate world of Oz while uncovering the deeper messages embedded within. The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection is an essential addition to any literary collection and promises to captivate readers of all ages.

The Complete Childrens Books of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Edition) offers readers a vibrant literary tapestry woven with themes of imagination, logic, and the whimsical duality of nonsense and meaning. This anthology stands as a testament to Carrolls innovative contribution to childrens literature, presented through a rich array of styles that capture both the dream-like adventures of Wonderland and the satirical wit of his storytelling. Within these pages, the reader encounters an enchanting collection characterized by Carrolls linguistic playfulness, inviting young and mature minds alike to transcend the mundane through its extraordinary narratives, beautifully complemented by illustrated contributions from Harry Furniss and Henry Holiday. Each contributor to this edition brought a distinctive vision to Carrolls iconic tales, with illustrators like Furniss and Holiday adorning the narratives with their masterful artistry. These visual storytellers, known for their engagement with Victorian aesthetics, infuse the tales with illustrative vigor, further immersing the audience into Carrolls fantastical realms. As a collective, these creators echo and expand upon the social and literary nuances of the Victorian era, bridging literature and illustration, thus enriching the cultural tapestry from which these timeless tales were born. A must-have for lovers of classic literature, this book invites readers on an enlightening journey through diverse interpretive lenses and expressive forms. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to reconsider and relish the imaginative power of Carrolls oeuvre, not only through textual engagement but through the dynamic interplay with its artistic accompaniments. This anthology serves as both an educational treasure and a fanciful escapade, championing the boundless possibilities found at the intersection of great literature and visual storytelling.

Read books 1-4 in The Chronicles of Cassidy series in this collection.Something strange is going on with my sister, and Im bound and determined to figure out what it is. When her friends start dying, she starts hanging out with weird strangers dressed all in black, and disappears for weeks at a time, I start to think my sister is a vampire.Knowing the truth not only opens my eyes to a secret world I never knew existed, it changes my life forever.My name is Cassidy Findley, and this is my life as a teenage vampire hunter.The Chronicles of Cassidy is a retelling of The Clandestine Saga specifically for middle grade and high school readers.

A MYSTERY NO ONE CAN SOLVEThe Vanishings started without warning. People disappearing into thin air - just piles of clothes left behind. Each day, thousands gone without a trace. A BABY NO ONE WANTEDMax was abandoned in a bookshop and grows up haunted by memories of his parents. Only he can solve the mystery of the Vanishings.A SECRET THAT COULD SAVE THE FUTURETo find the answers, Max must leave this world and enter the Beginning Woods. A realm of magic and terror, life and death. But can he bear the truth - or will it destroy him?A STORY THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ANOTHER WORLDGreater than your dreams. Darker than your fears. Full of more wonder than you could ever desire. Welcome to the ineffable Beginning Woods...

Readers love the world of Farrowfell:Very exciting. I love the edible magic.I absolutely adored it.Highly recommended.A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.Hugely imaginative. Jude Ripon returns on another vigilante mission to save Farrowfell. This is the exciting sequel to the epic fantasy adventure from FAB Prize winning and British Book Award shortlisted author, Ravena Guron.Jude Ripon has been gifted a fresh new start. For the last four months, she and her older sister Morley have been living with the Weston family. Jude is going to school every day, eating her vegetables and doing her homework. For the first time, Judes life seems normal. But adventure is calling her name.While unravelling their familys illegal dealings with raw magic, Jude and Moorley discovered a seedy side to the Consortium. They are eager to bring about justice, in their own way, through a series of heists. But in their escapades, they find something far darker bubbling in Farrowfell.Reports of a strange, menacing beast are inciting terror. Could it be connected to the resurfacing of raw magic and the devious dealings of the Ripons? Can Jude, Moorley and the Westons band together to save Farrowfell?

Jude Ripon must fight to defend Farrowfell in its darkest hour. The thrilling finale to the epic fantasy series from bestselling and award-winning author, Ravena Guron.Jude is living happily with Moorley, Uncle Runie and Spry. But then the Dark Rivers start failing and raw magic is everywhere. The Consortium jumps into action and assures everyone that the situation is under control, but the people they are arresting are never seen again. And anyway, Jude knows better than to trust those in power.Jude and Moorley must find a way to reverse the effects of the raw magic. Consortium guards are everywhere and all their usual leads are sending them to dead ends, until Jude meets a strange boy called Darcius who seems to know far more than he should . . .Can they resist the temptation of raw magic and save Farrowfell once and for all?Readers love the world of Farrowfell:Very exciting. I love the edible magic.I absolutely adored it.Highly recommended.A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.Hugely imaginative.Great world-building.Superb.Very original.I was hooked. 10/10.

No aguardado desfecho da série A Rainha Vermelha, descubra qual poder sairá vencedor depois que a tempestade de guerra passar.Mare Barrow aprendeu rápido que, para vencer, é preciso pagar um preço muito alto. Depois da traiço de Cal, ela se esforça para proteger seu coraço e continuar a lutar junto aos rebeldes pela liberdade de todos os vermelhos e sanguenovos de Norta. A jovem fara de tudo para derrubar o governo de uma vez por todas começando pela coroa de Maven.Mas nenhuma guerra pode ser vencida sem ajuda, e logo Mare se ve obrigada a se unir ao garoto que partiu seu coraço para derrotar aquele que quase a destruiu. Cal tem aliados prateados poderosos que, somados a Guarda Escarlate, se tornam uma força imbativel. Por outro lado, Maven e guiado por uma obsesso profunda e fara qualquer coisa para ter Mare de volta, nem que tenha que passar por cima de tudo e todos no caminho.

Mítica está sob o controle do Império Kraeshiano, mas talvez nem o amor mais puro consiga combater a mais forte das magias.Amara, a implacável imperatriz de Kraeshia, assumiu o trono de Mítica, e um sentimento de incerteza paira sobre Paelsia, Limeros e Auranos. Ento Magnus e Cleo procuram um jeito de retomar o poder. Assim, acabam seguindo Gaius ate a casa de Selia, sua me exilada. A avo de Magnus e uma bruxa poderosa que pode ajudar a liberar a magia dos cristais da Tetrade e recuperar Mitica. Mas, para concretizar seus planos, a familia Damora devera se juntar ao rebelde Jonas e o grupo formado por Nic, Felix e o misterioso Ashur ressuscitado.Enquanto isso, gravida de um Vigilante e temida por todos, Lucia foge do deus do fogo e viaja em busca de Gaius e Magnus. Mas o tempo esta acabando. A tempestade iminente indica que a profecia sombria de que o Vigilante Timotheus falou esta se aproximando. O destino da feiticeira esta traçado, e inclui ninguem menos que o rebelde Jonas.

Una costurera encubierta. Tres vestidos legendarios. Una competición única.Una arrolladora fantasía sobre una joven que se hace pasar por chico en la corte imperial.En los márgenes de la Gran Ruta de las Especias, Maia Tamarin trabaja en el taller de su padre, donde sueña con llegar a ser la mejor costurera de su tierra. Sin embargo, siendo una chica, a lo maximo que puede aspirar es a un buen matrimonio.Cuando la presencia de su padre enfermo es reclamada en la corte, Maia se hace pasar por su hijo. Aunque sabe que perdera la vida si la descubren, correra ese riesgo para salvar a su familia y cumplir su sueño de convertirse en sastre imperial.Conseguirlo no sera facil: doce sastres se disputan el puesto y la competicion promete ser despiadada. Y Edan, el hechicero de la corte, no jugara a su favor.

Não tenha medo do que pode fazer, aceite o poder.No dia em que Blaze veio ao mundo, ela quase o inundou: convocou uma tempestade tão devastadora e implacável que afogou milhares de pessoas. Recebeu o

In "Sylvie and Bruno," Lewis Carroll weaves a fantastical narrative that intertwines the whimsical and the philosophical. This novel presents a dual storyline: one follows the fairy-tale adventures of Sylvie and Bruno in a magical parallel world, while the other delves into the complex lives of characters in Victorian society. Carroll employs his characteristic playful and nonsensical literary style, laden with playful language and imaginative dialogues that invite readers to engage with deeper philosophical themes, including love, morality, and the nature of reality. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, the book reflects Carrolls keen interest in the intersection of childhood innocence and adult disillusionment, encapsulating a moment when the boundaries of literary genres were still fluid. Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a mathematician, logician, and writer, renowned for his pioneering contributions to childrens literature. His experiences as a lecturer in mathematics at Oxford, combined with his fascination for storytelling, inspired him to create enchanting worlds filled with both whimsy and rigorous thought. This unique blend of disciplines allowed him to craft narratives that resonate with both young readers and adults, making his works timeless. "Sylvie and Bruno" is highly recommended for those who appreciate literature that challenges conventional narratives while still embracing pure joy and playfulness. It offers a tapestry of imaginative experiences, providing insights into the complexities of human nature through the lens of childlike wonder. A journey through Carrolls intricately constructed worlds is sure to stimulate both the heart and intellect of its readers.

Imagina encontrar una pluma mágica que vuelva real todo lo que escribes. Resulta muy atractivo, pero también puede ser muy peligroso.Susie es una niña de 12 años que vive con su abuela. No tiene amigos y sufre los ataques de una compañera de colegio. Su vida es gris y monotona hasta que encuentra en el altillo de su casa una pluma capaz de darle vida a las cosas. A partir de ese momento su vida cambiara por completo y vivira aventuras extraordinarias junto a una cofradia secreta de mujeres, con la que se enfrentara a grandes peligros.

Érase una vez un reino muy, muy lejano donde un príncipe premió a un mago por ayudar a rescatar a una joven en apuros.Encantador. Lástima que nada de esto sea verdad.En realidad, el príncipe sueña con gloria y venganza; el mago, con que sus hechizos no sean siempre un desastre y la joven en apuros, con huir de un pasado que la atormenta... y del recuerdo del hombre al que ha matado.Erase una vez...

Comenzó con Hija de humo y huesoContinuó con Días de sangre y resplandorFinaliza con Sueños de dioses y monstruosUn enemigo común, una causa común.Karou y Akiva ya saben que están vivos... pero Karou aun no esta preparada para perdonar.Y ahora, mediante un terrible engaño, Karou ha tomado el control sobre la rebelion quimerica y el futuro de su raza depende de ella, si es que aun queda futuro para las quimeras en Eretz, una tierra devastada por la guerra.Cuando el brutal ejercito de serafines de Jael penetra en el mundo humano, lo impensable se convierte en esencial: Karou y Akiva tendran que unir sus ejercitos para luchar contra un enemigo comun.Esta union de ambos ejercitos es una version alterada de su antiguo sueño, donde angeles y quimeras conviven juntos, en paz. Donde hay esperanza para su imperdonable amor entre angel y demonio.Pero sobre Eretz se ciernen mayores amenazas que Jael. Una cruel reina va a la caza de Akiva y en los cielos esta ocurriendo algo. Gigantescas manchas se extienden como moratones de un lado a otro del horizonte. Los cazadores alados de tormentas se congregan como si hubiesen sido convocados, volando en circulos sin cesar, y un profundo sentido de injusticia impregna el mundo. ¿Que clase de poder puede herir el cielo?Desde las calles de Roma hasta las cuevas de los Kirins, humanos, quimeras y serafines lucharan, amaran y moriran en un teatro epico que trascendera el bien y el mal, la amistad y el odio.Y, mas alla de las fronteras del espacio y el tiempo, ¿que sueñan dioses y monstruos? ¿Y acaso alguna otra cosa importa?Reseñas: Las nuevas revelaciones, personajes, multiples historias de amor y los constantes giros de la trama y el suspense no decepcionaran a muchos fans de Taylor.BooklistUn ambicioso drama, magnificamente vanguardista, iluminado por sus personajes y prosa.Kirkus

Comenzó con Hija de humo y huesoContinuó con Días de sangre y resplandorFinaliza con Sueños de dioses y monstruosUn enemigo común, una causa común.Karou y Akiva ya saben que están vivos... pero Karou aun no esta preparada para perdonar.Y ahora, mediante un terrible engaño, Karou ha tomado el control sobre la rebelion quimerica y el futuro de su raza depende de ella, si es que aun queda futuro para las quimeras en Eretz, una tierra devastada por la guerra.Cuando el brutal ejercito de serafines de Jael penetra en el mundo humano, lo impensable se convierte en esencial: Karou y Akiva tendran que unir sus ejercitos para luchar contra un enemigo comun.Esta union de ambos ejercitos es una version alterada de su antiguo sueño, donde angeles y quimeras conviven juntos, en paz. Donde hay esperanza para su imperdonable amor entre angel y demonio.Pero sobre Eretz se ciernen mayores amenazas que Jael. Una cruel reina va a la caza de Akiva y en los cielos esta ocurriendo algo. Gigantescas manchas se extienden como moratones de un lado a otro del horizonte. Los cazadores alados de tormentas se congregan como si hubiesen sido convocados, volando en circulos sin cesar, y un profundo sentido de injusticia impregna el mundo. ¿Que clase de poder puede herir el cielo?Desde las calles de Roma hasta las cuevas de los Kirins, humanos, quimeras y serafines lucharan, amaran y moriran en un teatro epico que trascendera el bien y el mal, la amistad y el odio.Y, mas alla de las fronteras del espacio y el tiempo, ¿que sueñan dioses y monstruos? ¿Y acaso alguna otra cosa importa?Reseñas: Las nuevas revelaciones, personajes, multiples historias de amor y los constantes giros de la trama y el suspense no decepcionaran a muchos fans de Taylor.BooklistUn ambicioso drama, magnificamente vanguardista, iluminado por sus personajes y prosa.Kirkus

EL CIERRE DE LA TRILOGÍA SOÑADORA DE MUNDOSDespués de una devastadora batalla en la Fortaleza, la Orden de la Pluma Negra sigue firme en su lucha contra la peligrosa amenaza que se cierne sobre los soñadores y el destino del mundo. Mientras la despiadada Ezrebeth continua fortaleciendose y llevando su oscuridad mas y mas lejos, Angela descubrira una antigua profecia que parece ser la clave para comprender los verdaderos motivos de sus adversarios, y debera buscar una biblioteca oculta en un rincon remoto del Universo para poder contactar con enigmaticos guardianes del conocimiento que poseen secretos con la capacidad de cambiar el curso de la guerra, pero quienes tambien ocultan verdades demasiado riesgosas para todos los mundos.Con la profecia como guia, Angela y sus aliados se embarcaran en una ultima y decisiva aventura en la que enfrentaran traiciones, perdidas, pruebas y revelaciones que lo cambiaran todo.La biblioteca olvidada y la llave del inmortal es una epica conclusion llena de magia, intriga y heroismo, donde los soñadores tendran que unir sus fuerzas para salvar su mundo de la oscuridad total.

Como seria crescer aturando provocações, humilhações e ameaças de um príncipe mimado? E aturar uma rainha cruel e maquiavélica? Você conseguiria suprir uma vontade interior de explorar e conhecer o d

Jess Brightwell and his friends are the rebels trying to free humanitys knowledge from the grasps of the Archivist Magister of the Great Library. Engaged in this deadly game, Jess finds himself in an Alexandrian cell with nothing but his wits and skill to aid him. With every word, written or spoken, meticulously monitored by the Obscurists, Jess has no way to contact his friends and family.When Jesss girlfriend, Morgan, figures out how to hack the Codex, the system by which all language and knowledge is recorded, it takes just one word to spark the fire of rebellion. When the library, thousands of years in the making, is set to smoke and burn, will a group of smugglers, thieves and scholars be enough to save it?

The circus has seen better days, but for Bastjan its home. He will do anything he can to save it, even if it means participating in a death-defying new act. But when that fails to draw in the crowds, the ringmaster makes a deal with a mysterious man by the name of Dr Bauer.In exchange for his help, Bauer wants a box that belonged to Bastjans mother and came from her birthplace the faraway island of Melita. Bastjan is desperate to keep his only memento of his mother out of Bauers hands. And as he uncovers more about the strange objects contained within, he realizes its not only the circus thats in terrible dangerA fast-paced and atmospheric fantasy adventure for fans of NEVERMOOR, THE UNCOMMONERS and SKYSONG.Praise for THE EYE OF THE NORTH:"A charming, thrilling tale of adventure" Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS"OHarts writing crackles with imagination" Jennifer Bell, author of THE UNCOMMONERS"A wonderfully exciting adventure" Abi Elphinstone, author of SKYSONG

Una novela de fantasía sobre el valor de la amistad y la grandeza de aquellos que luchan por recuperar la libertad.En un entorno que fue próspero en el pasado, pero que hoy se encuentra sumido en una era de oscuridad, miseria y muerte, algunos aguardan la llegada de un elegido que reinstaure el orden en el caos. Una profecia mitologica anuncia el cataclismo que acabara con el mundo al final de una epoca de crisis y guerras. Seres legendarios, advertencias sobre catastrofes naturales inminentes, criaturas extraordinarias pertenecientes a tribus practicamente extinguidas Presentamos un relato epico inspirado en el entorno y en los personajes que aparecen en el juego homonimo, que te llevara a recorrer escenarios miticos, cargados de leyenda y misterio. Un mundo arrasado que hay que reconstruir, una lucha encarnizada entre diversas razas por hacerse con el poder en Skara. Heroes y villanos, venganzas, lealtades y traicion.