Author: Emma Donoghue
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064407721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Thirteen tales are unspun from the deeply familiar, and woven anew into a collection of fairy tales that wind back through time. Acclaimed Irish author Emma Donoghue reveals heroines young and old in unexpected alliances--sometimes treacherous, sometimes erotic, but always courageous. Told with luminous voices that shimmer with sensuality and truth, these age-old characters shed their antiquated cloaks to travel a seductive new landscape, radiantly transformed.Cinderella forsakes the handsome prince and runs off with the fairy godmother; Beauty discovers the Beast behind the mask is not so very different from the face she sees in the mirror; Snow White is awakened from slumber by the bittersweet fruit of an unnamed desire. Acclaimed writer Emma Donoghue spins new tales out of old in a magical web of thirteen interconnected stories about power and transformation and choosing one's own path in the world. In these fairy tales, women young and old tell their own stories of love and hate, honor and revenge, passion and deception. Using the intricate patterns and oral rhythms of traditional fairy tales, Emma Donoghue wraps age-old characters in a dazzling new skin. 2000 List of Popular Paperbacks for YA
Kissing the Witch
Author: Emma Donoghue
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064407721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Thirteen tales are unspun from the deeply familiar, and woven anew into a collection of fairy tales that wind back through time. Acclaimed Irish author Emma Donoghue reveals heroines young and old in unexpected alliances--sometimes treacherous, sometimes erotic, but always courageous. Told with luminous voices that shimmer with sensuality and truth, these age-old characters shed their antiquated cloaks to travel a seductive new landscape, radiantly transformed.Cinderella forsakes the handsome prince and runs off with the fairy godmother; Beauty discovers the Beast behind the mask is not so very different from the face she sees in the mirror; Snow White is awakened from slumber by the bittersweet fruit of an unnamed desire. Acclaimed writer Emma Donoghue spins new tales out of old in a magical web of thirteen interconnected stories about power and transformation and choosing one's own path in the world. In these fairy tales, women young and old tell their own stories of love and hate, honor and revenge, passion and deception. Using the intricate patterns and oral rhythms of traditional fairy tales, Emma Donoghue wraps age-old characters in a dazzling new skin. 2000 List of Popular Paperbacks for YA
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064407721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Thirteen tales are unspun from the deeply familiar, and woven anew into a collection of fairy tales that wind back through time. Acclaimed Irish author Emma Donoghue reveals heroines young and old in unexpected alliances--sometimes treacherous, sometimes erotic, but always courageous. Told with luminous voices that shimmer with sensuality and truth, these age-old characters shed their antiquated cloaks to travel a seductive new landscape, radiantly transformed.Cinderella forsakes the handsome prince and runs off with the fairy godmother; Beauty discovers the Beast behind the mask is not so very different from the face she sees in the mirror; Snow White is awakened from slumber by the bittersweet fruit of an unnamed desire. Acclaimed writer Emma Donoghue spins new tales out of old in a magical web of thirteen interconnected stories about power and transformation and choosing one's own path in the world. In these fairy tales, women young and old tell their own stories of love and hate, honor and revenge, passion and deception. Using the intricate patterns and oral rhythms of traditional fairy tales, Emma Donoghue wraps age-old characters in a dazzling new skin. 2000 List of Popular Paperbacks for YA
The Magical Adventures of Princess Carrina: All Three Books!
Author: Heath Buckmaster
Publisher: Transaltar Publishing
ISBN: 1105263053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In this fantastical adventure through three magical kingdoms, Princess Carrina and her trusty companions must discover the origins of her magic, save a young prince from an evil witch, and battle a trio of dragons who return to reclaim their home. The Magical Adventures of Princess Carrina includes all three original books from the series: Box of Hair a Fairy Tale, The Venus Diary, and The Dragons of Tarnack. From author Heath Buckmaster comes a journey of self-discovery and a thrilling adventure for readers of all ages.
Publisher: Transaltar Publishing
ISBN: 1105263053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In this fantastical adventure through three magical kingdoms, Princess Carrina and her trusty companions must discover the origins of her magic, save a young prince from an evil witch, and battle a trio of dragons who return to reclaim their home. The Magical Adventures of Princess Carrina includes all three original books from the series: Box of Hair a Fairy Tale, The Venus Diary, and The Dragons of Tarnack. From author Heath Buckmaster comes a journey of self-discovery and a thrilling adventure for readers of all ages.
Box of Hair
Author: Heath Buckmaster
Publisher: Transaltar Publishing
ISBN: 1105533271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
BOOK 1: In the tallest tower of Castle Underbrook, Princess Carrina sat quietly on her window ledge watching the fading colours of the sunset. Actually, she spent most days locked away in her room, too scared to leave the castle. A strange magical power was growing inside her but she had no idea what it was or how to use it. To the far north, in an ancient cottage buried deep within the woods, an evil ugly witch and her sister were brewing up a dastardly plot. They were going to kidnap the royal princess and steal her beauty for themselves! Will the princess be able to escape from the clutches of the evil witch and uncover the mystery of magic? Box of Hair: A Fairy Tale is the first of three delightful magical adventures with Princess Carrina and her friends. The story continues in The Venus Diary and concludes in The Dragons of Tarnack.
Publisher: Transaltar Publishing
ISBN: 1105533271
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
BOOK 1: In the tallest tower of Castle Underbrook, Princess Carrina sat quietly on her window ledge watching the fading colours of the sunset. Actually, she spent most days locked away in her room, too scared to leave the castle. A strange magical power was growing inside her but she had no idea what it was or how to use it. To the far north, in an ancient cottage buried deep within the woods, an evil ugly witch and her sister were brewing up a dastardly plot. They were going to kidnap the royal princess and steal her beauty for themselves! Will the princess be able to escape from the clutches of the evil witch and uncover the mystery of magic? Box of Hair: A Fairy Tale is the first of three delightful magical adventures with Princess Carrina and her friends. The story continues in The Venus Diary and concludes in The Dragons of Tarnack.
Dragon Ever After Box Set
Author: Amberlyn Holland
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
The Complete Dragon Ever After Series in one box set! For fans of sweet fantasy romance, this series features fairy tale retellings filled with magic, adventure, and strong princesses determined to save their kingdoms and their dragons! Book One-Dragon Fairest This Snow White's no damsel in distress. He's a dragon shifter on the run from the foster mother who wants him dead. Book Two-Once Upon A Dragon This Cinderella's not at the ball to dance. He's searching for magic a magic pumpkin that might be the key to saving his kingdom. Book Three-Dragon And The Beast This Beast is no monster. She's a lonely princess cursed with out-of-control magic. Book Four-Sleeping Dragon This Sleeping Beauty is no damsel in distress. He's a cursed prince determined to protect his kingdom from an evil enchantress. Keywords: fairy tale romance, fantasy romance, slow burn, royal fairytale retelling, dragon books, magic romance, enchanted magic, found family, ya fantasy romance, sweet fantasy romance, epic, love story, witch and wizard, werewolf, throne, princess, wolf shifter, young adult, teen, snow white, cinderella, beauty and the beast, sleeping beauty.
Publisher: Amberlyn Holland
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
The Complete Dragon Ever After Series in one box set! For fans of sweet fantasy romance, this series features fairy tale retellings filled with magic, adventure, and strong princesses determined to save their kingdoms and their dragons! Book One-Dragon Fairest This Snow White's no damsel in distress. He's a dragon shifter on the run from the foster mother who wants him dead. Book Two-Once Upon A Dragon This Cinderella's not at the ball to dance. He's searching for magic a magic pumpkin that might be the key to saving his kingdom. Book Three-Dragon And The Beast This Beast is no monster. She's a lonely princess cursed with out-of-control magic. Book Four-Sleeping Dragon This Sleeping Beauty is no damsel in distress. He's a cursed prince determined to protect his kingdom from an evil enchantress. Keywords: fairy tale romance, fantasy romance, slow burn, royal fairytale retelling, dragon books, magic romance, enchanted magic, found family, ya fantasy romance, sweet fantasy romance, epic, love story, witch and wizard, werewolf, throne, princess, wolf shifter, young adult, teen, snow white, cinderella, beauty and the beast, sleeping beauty.
How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
Author: Adam Wallace
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492637343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How To Catch series comes an all-new tooth fairy book, the perfect back to school gift! From losing your first tooth to waiting for the arrival of the mysterious tooth fairy, How to Catch the Tooth Fairy celebrates this special event in your child's life with a lively story of the tooth fairy's escape from some very determined kids! Get ready to laugh along with this zany story as the tooth fairy dodges traps, drool, dental floss webs, and more in this fun bedtime book for children ages 4-10 that combines silly rhymes and bright illustrations with STEAM concepts! Can you catch her? How to catch the Tooth Fairy? It's not an easy task. You can try to catch her, but she is just too fast! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Monster and more!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492637343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How To Catch series comes an all-new tooth fairy book, the perfect back to school gift! From losing your first tooth to waiting for the arrival of the mysterious tooth fairy, How to Catch the Tooth Fairy celebrates this special event in your child's life with a lively story of the tooth fairy's escape from some very determined kids! Get ready to laugh along with this zany story as the tooth fairy dodges traps, drool, dental floss webs, and more in this fun bedtime book for children ages 4-10 that combines silly rhymes and bright illustrations with STEAM concepts! Can you catch her? How to catch the Tooth Fairy? It's not an easy task. You can try to catch her, but she is just too fast! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Monster and more!
The Great Fairy Tale Disaster
Author: David Conway
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444923382
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A follow up to the bestselling The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster. Fairy tales have never been funnier than in this outrageously silly picture book! Once upon a time there lived an old Big Bad Wolf. He no longer has any huff and puff to blow down the Three Little Pigs' houses so he scampers off into the pages of the Fairy Tale book to find a new one. He tries one tale after another, but things never quite work to plan. Will he find a fairy tale that suits him perfectly? With all the well-known and well-loved fairy tales, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 'It's madness and mayhem which results in a very funny, laugh out loud book.' The Bookbag http://www.davidconwaychildrensbooks.co.uk/
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444923382
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A follow up to the bestselling The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster. Fairy tales have never been funnier than in this outrageously silly picture book! Once upon a time there lived an old Big Bad Wolf. He no longer has any huff and puff to blow down the Three Little Pigs' houses so he scampers off into the pages of the Fairy Tale book to find a new one. He tries one tale after another, but things never quite work to plan. Will he find a fairy tale that suits him perfectly? With all the well-known and well-loved fairy tales, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. 'It's madness and mayhem which results in a very funny, laugh out loud book.' The Bookbag http://www.davidconwaychildrensbooks.co.uk/
A First Book of Fairy Tales and Myths Set
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465477047
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
This lovely two-volume set is a collection of 14 well-known myths and legends and 14 classic fairy tales from around the world. A First Book of Myths includes classics such as the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda, How Butterflies Began, and the Crocodile and the Baby. Perfect for reading aloud, Mary Hoffman's lively narratives and the delightful illustrations capture the amazing worlds full of gods and monsters. In A First Book of Fairy Tales, Mary retells 14 classic children's fairy tales, including favorites such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Little Mermaid. The charming illustrations throughout bring the best-loved fairy tale characters and events to life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465477047
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
This lovely two-volume set is a collection of 14 well-known myths and legends and 14 classic fairy tales from around the world. A First Book of Myths includes classics such as the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda, How Butterflies Began, and the Crocodile and the Baby. Perfect for reading aloud, Mary Hoffman's lively narratives and the delightful illustrations capture the amazing worlds full of gods and monsters. In A First Book of Fairy Tales, Mary retells 14 classic children's fairy tales, including favorites such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Little Mermaid. The charming illustrations throughout bring the best-loved fairy tale characters and events to life.
A Treasury of Children's Literature
Author: Armand Eisen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395533499
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A collection of traditional and original stories and poems by such authors as Aesop and Lewis Carroll, including excerpts from "The Wind in the Willows" and "Peter Pan."
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395533499
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
A collection of traditional and original stories and poems by such authors as Aesop and Lewis Carroll, including excerpts from "The Wind in the Willows" and "Peter Pan."
A Fairy Tale
Author: Apple Jordan
Publisher: RH/Disney
ISBN: 9780736480550
Category : Fairies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not so sure that she wants to be a tinker fairy, Tinker Bell asks her friends to help her find a new talent--with disastrous results.
Publisher: RH/Disney
ISBN: 9780736480550
Category : Fairies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not so sure that she wants to be a tinker fairy, Tinker Bell asks her friends to help her find a new talent--with disastrous results.
Between the Lines
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.