Mythical Magic Fiction

P.W. Catanese launched his immediately popular Books of Umber series with Happenstance Found, which Publishers Weekly praised for “rich characterization … and genuinely surprising twists.” In this riveting sequel, Hap must contend with Caspar, who holds the secrets to Hap’s powers—but wants something precious in return. And Hap also learns of stolen dragon eggs, which in the wrong hands could spread winged doom over the land.

Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are nominated for Best Illegal Quest That Nearly Destroyed the Entire World at the annual Quest Academy Awards, but they barely get to enjoy it before a strange boy tricks Anne into activating a new quest. Her charge: kill the dragon queen.

Trapped in a boring life, Carryl longs for something different. With the death of a dragon rider, she realizes her dream of becoming a rider herself. But first she must save the despondent dragon’s life. Ruskya has settled into his new role as a dragon rider. A sinister rider has attacked the colony. The fate of all that Ruskya holds dear lies in his hands. Ruskya and Carryl step into leadership roles to defend the colony and their village. Now they battle dragons and their own insecurities. They’ll need the courage of a dragon to defeat their enemies or die trying.

"Entertaining story of fascinating other realms." –Kirkus Reviews "Magic and other races really add to the magnificent story!" –Auburn, Vine Voice Tolkien meets Herbert and takes us on an incredible two world struggle for survival of humankind! To avoid a confrontation with the Creek sisters—Crystalyn and Jade—a parasitic alien calling itself the One Mind, escapes to the land of Terra, and grows quickly stronger. Gorging on the brain neurons of organic beings, the creature scales up a planet-wide plan for genocidal control, using someone dear as a host. With a small band of fighters...

Princess Serena (or, as she prefers, Princess Pulverizer) doesn't want to be a princess - she wants to be knight! But her father, King Alexander of Empiria, thinks that she still has a lot to learn when it comes to exhibiting valiant behavior. So he presents a challenge: the princess must first go on a Quest of Kindness to prove that she truly deserves to go to knight school. With the help of a friendly dragon named Dribble and a perpetually terrified knight-in-training named Lucas, can she complete her quest and discover what it truly takes to be a hero?

The two dragons have slept for 2,000 long years. They embody the worst of humanity's fears. They have dreamt of destruction and fire and smoke. Now they're heading out west, these two blasts from the past. Their intentions are cruel. The die has been cast. But a quest has begun for a shield and a spear - the long-missing marvels the two dragons fear. And the prince and his friends join this perilous quest to discover the weapons and rescue the West.

Fourteen-year-old Jade feels like a freak of nature when she finally gets her first period in the mall. It gets worse when she runs into handsome Luke Martin in the feminine products aisle while her dad Googles menstruation on his phone. But freak takes on a whole new meaning when hormones bring on another metamorphosis, complete with scales and a tail.

With magic coming back to Xoran, those with a gift for magic are now able to channel their powers and rise up to defend their fellow man. Powerful mages team up with soldiers and knights to fight the Quell and bring back the rule of Law. A simple sellsword rises up to become a hero, and the kings of Kronos band together to defeat the demon and his followers.

The 2nd book in the New Stickman Adventure Series! In a world where logic is long gone and danger lurks at every turn, Levon and Grace are determined to recue Koob, Levon's best (and only) friend, a stickman just like him. But escaping the evil Cimoc is only the beginning. Their mission takes a wild turn when they stumble upon Seires, another stickman, who becomes an unexpected ally in their fight. In their quest to find an underground base in Alinor, the alien kingdom, the stakes grow higher with every step. As they battle fierce enemies and race against time, Levon, Grace and Seires must ...

Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss beim Bau der Pyramiden. Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss will herausfinden, wie es den alten Ägyptern gelungen ist, die riesigen Pyramiden zu bauen. Mithilfe des Laserphasers und eines Spezial-Drachenflugmobils reisen Kokosnuss, Matilda und Oskar in die Zeit der Pharaonen. Als sie mit dem Flugmobil auf dem Nil notwassern müssen, beginnt für die drei ein neues, gefährliches Abenteuer.

Ollie wasn't looking for trouble, but after she saved the Antichrist from being slaughtered, it came for her. Ollie lived by one rule. Never get involved with anyone for any reason; humans, demons, fae folk, it didn't matter. They were all trouble. Keeping her distance was how she survived in the criminal underworld for so long. Keep your head down and don't piss anyone off. That was her motto, especially since her clients all had access to powerful dark magic. She thought she had a flawless system for keeping her nose clean, so how did she wind up in a stolen car, with a demon spawn in her...

It’s not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for her first day of school at Unicornia, the school for unicorns, she realizes that she’s not like the other kids there. They’re all pastel colors and know the rules to Horn Ball and none of them come from the Woods like Layla does. Try as she might to make friends, Layla’s just . . . different. But when her class gets lost during a field trip to the Fiddle Dee Deep Forest, it’s up to Layla to step up and save the day.

A debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology, this middle-grade fantasy follows an outcast as she embarks on a quest to save the world from demons - perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent’s Secret. As a member of the Jade Society, 12-year-old Faryn Liu dreams of honoring her family and the gods by becoming a warrior. But the society has shunned Faryn and her brother Alex ever since their father disappeared years ago, forcing them to train in secret.

Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss und seine Freundin Matilda sind mit dem Floß unterwegs zur Schildkröteninsel, als sie plötzlich von einem Piratenschiff gekapert werden. Der berüchtigte Piratenkapitän, der Schlimme Jim, legt Kokosnuss und Matilda in Ketten. Doch dann bricht auf dem Piratenschiff eine Meuterei aus und der Schlimme Jim braucht Kokosnuss' Hilfe, um seine "Flotte Berta" wieder zurückzuerobern.

"Mermaid Mia and the Sea Serpent's Lair" is an enchanting tale that immerses listeners in the vibrant world of Mermaid Mia, a courageous and adventurous young mermaid, as she embarks on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves. In this captivating children's book, listeners will dive into the azure depths of the ocean alongside Mia, where sunlight dances in shimmering rays, colorful fish dart among vibrant corals, and hidden wonders await around every corner.

Pinkalicious loves the beach, especially when she finds a miniature mermaid named Aqua tucked inside a shell! Pinkalicious and her brother, Peter, promise to help Aqua the merminnie find her way home - after they show her all of the pinkamazing things to do at the seashore. From building sand castles to surfing in the ocean, the trio has a ton of fun, but at the end of the day they realize home is not always what you think it is.

Bei einem Ausflug in den Klippenwald werden der kleine Drache Kokosnuss und seine Freundin Matilda von einem Gewitter überrascht. Sie retten sich in ein düsteres Schloss. Aber hier im alten Gemäuer treibt ein furchterregendes Gespenst sein Unwesen: Geist Klemenzia von Klippenstein duldet keine Eindringlinge und vertreibt die Freunde nach allen Regeln der Gespensterkunst.

Adventure is never far away for Tomas as he finds out when another dragon hatches on the dragonfruit tree at the bottom of the garden, a dragon who quite quickly decides he is sticking firmly with Tomas! Zing is a tiny dragon with oversized wings, who causes havoc wherever he goes. When a new girl, Aura, starts at school, proclaiming herself to be a dragon expert, Tomas is thrown into confusion. He is the one with the dragons and the dragonfruit tree, after all! Before he knows it, Tomas has blurted out his secret to Aura.

Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life, ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here!

Every hundred years, the Wild Hunt rides. Every hundred years, blood is spilled. For generations, the clans of ancient Scandinavia have lived in fear of a legend made flesh—a spectral force known only as the Wild Hunt. It descends without warning upon gatherings of people, indiscriminately slaughtering anyone too slow, too unprepared, or too brave to run. No one knows where it comes from, and no one has ever stopped it. If they can even be stopped. Astrid of Clan Lodjur was only a child when the Hunt came for her people. One day when the clans gathered to finally name their first king, ...