Magic Library

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight, the ability to See into the present and possibly futures, that is the very birthright of the Clayr.

Thirteen-year-old Anna Ballinkay has never been normal. Her family uses their psychic abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a magical B&B between the human world and the Otherworld. But it’s hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death. So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects...

Thor's hammer is missing...again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.

After angering his father, Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the 4,000-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus' favor. But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed.

Nathaniel is eleven-years-old and a magician's apprentice, learning the traditional art of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a magician of unrivaled ruthlessness and ambition. When Lovelace brutally humiliates Nathaniel in public, Nathaniel decides to speed up his education, teaching himself spells far beyond his years. With revenge on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all and summons Bartimaeus, a five-thousand-year-old djinni, to assist him.

Listeners will find themselves immersed in the strange world of best-selling Haruki Murakami's wild imagination. The story of a lonely boy, a mysterious girl, and a tormented sheep man plotting their escape from a nightmarish library, the book is like nothing else Murakami has written.

Fresh off of victory over their longtime nemesis, Tursgud, Hal and the Herons, summoned by King Duncan, set sail for Castle Araluen. Thrust into the dangerous world of Araluen, the Herons learn of a threat to Queen Evanlyn and whispers of a deadly sect known as the Scorpion Cult. Rumors say that Iqbal, who previously tried to assassinate Evanlyn at her wedding to Horace, might be planning another attempt.

Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York.

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the mountains of Africa. There, they run into a huge mountain gorilla! At first they don't know whether they should shake hands or turn tail. But the ominous-looking creature turns out to be surprisingly gentle. Not only that, the gorilla may be able to help them learn their next bit of magic, which Morgan has challenged them to do.

This is Gardner F Fox's second paperback attempt at writing Sword & Sorcery that would rival Robert E. Howard. There are 4 books in this series. Mr. Fox's was heavily inspired by Robert E. Howard's Sword & Sorcery stories: Conan, Kull & Bran Mak Mor. From the world beyond--or past--time Kothar comes. His Sword & Sorcery books read like Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. All they need is a great Game Master to orchestrate the adventure. Kyrik the mighty-muscled Warlock swordsman is a hero for this Or any other age. From Mankind's darkest and most unremembered past he comes Striding, the ever-...

This is the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in darkness but covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other's lives.

Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling. But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger. Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and save the day?

Lyra and Will, the two ordinary children whose extraordinary adventures begin in The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife, are in unspeakable danger. With help from Iorek Byrnison the armored bear and two tiny Gallivespian spies, they must journey to a dank and gray-lit world where no living soul has ever gone.

Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favorites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as “screechers”. The villagers of Perchance call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature. Lately, though, nature has seemed angry indeed. Perchance has been cursed with fires and mudslides, droughts and fevers, and even the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, has dwindled.

Five months after the events in The Creeping Shadow, we join Lockwood, Lucy, George, Holly, and their associate Quill Kipps on a perilous night mission: they have broken into the booby-trapped Fittes Mausoleum, where the body of the legendary psychic heroine Marissa Fittes lies. Or does it?

Dive into an enchanting underwater adventure with The Magic Library: Blue Haven Adventure, the latest addition to the beloved Magic Library series. Join the intrepid sisters, 9-year-old Amelia and 7-year-old Bethany, as they uncover the mysteries of Blue Haven, a magical underwater city near the Great Barrier Reef. Through an old building that transforms into the Magic Library, Amelia and Bethany are transported to Blue Haven, where they meet a cast of fascinating characters, from marine biologists to local kids and friendly AI guides. As they explore this vibrant underwater world, they ...

Join Amelia and Bethany on an enchanting journey through the Australian outback in The Magic Library: Outback Odyssey. This delightful tale, perfect for young readers, blends the magic of time travel with the rich cultural heritage of Australia. Curious and adventurous, sisters Amelia and Bethany discover a magical library near their Pacific Northwest home. With the utterance of a few magic words, they are whisked away to the sunbaked landscapes of the Australian outback, outfitted in gear perfect for exploration. In this vibrant and educational adventure, they meet Mia, an Aboriginal elder...

Join Amelia and Bethany, two adventurous sisters, on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Arctic in this captivating children's book. When they discover a magical library that can transport them through time and space, they find themselves in an Inuit village in the Arctic, far from their home in the Pacific Northwest. The Magic Library: Arctic Adventure is a tale of discovery, friendship, and understanding. As the sisters immerse themselves in the Inuit way of life, they learn about the people's deep connection with nature, their survival skills, and the rich tapestry of legends ...

Step into a whirlwind of adventure with The Magic Library: Golden Spike where history leaps off the pages, and two sisters become the heroines of their own story. Amelia and Bethany's ordinary day turns extraordinary when they uncover a hidden library with the power to transport them through time. Their first stop? The bustling work camps of the Transcontinental Railroad, where the legendary Golden Spike has mysteriously vanished. Cloaked in the fabrics of the past and armed with curiosity, the sisters dive into a world of steam engines, spirited workers, and untold stories. From navigating...

The Magic Library: Oregon Trail takes young readers on a captivating journey with Amelia and Bethany, two adventurous sisters who discover a magical library that transports them back in time. Their latest escapade leads them to the rugged Oregon Trail, where they join a wagon train heading west. As they navigate the challenges of pioneer life, they encounter diverse characters, learn about the hardships and hopes of the trail, and form an unexpected friendship with a Nez Perce native. This magical adventure is not only a thrilling ride through a pivotal moment in American history but also a...