Author: Bryan Patrick Avery
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1663920974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
It is Mordecai's first day in Mr. Grizley's class, and before he can really introduce himself it is time for the school assembly--but when the scheduled magic show is canceled Mordecai steps in and reveals that he has brought some magic tricks of his own.
Mordecai's Magic
Author: Bryan Patrick Avery
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1663920974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
It is Mordecai's first day in Mr. Grizley's class, and before he can really introduce himself it is time for the school assembly--but when the scheduled magic show is canceled Mordecai steps in and reveals that he has brought some magic tricks of his own.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1663920974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
It is Mordecai's first day in Mr. Grizley's class, and before he can really introduce himself it is time for the school assembly--but when the scheduled magic show is canceled Mordecai steps in and reveals that he has brought some magic tricks of his own.
Mageborn
Author: Michael G. Manning
Publisher: Michael Manning
ISBN: 1463684347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Mordecai's journey to master magic draws him into an ancient battle for the future of humanity.
Publisher: Michael Manning
ISBN: 1463684347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Mordecai's journey to master magic draws him into an ancient battle for the future of humanity.
Blue Mountain Trouble
Author: Martin Mordecai
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545298970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
"An utterly gorgeous, magical story, rendered with sheer grace and honesty. This book will transport you." -- Daniel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper Way up in the misty island mountains of Jamaica live eleven-year-old twins Pollyread and Jackson Gilmore. Pollyread is smart as a whip and tart as a lime. Jackson's sweet as a mango. Both of them know all the rules of their village -- and how to break them.Then a young thug named Jammy sweeps in to stir up the twins' world. He even seems to be targeting their family. But are Pollyread's smart mouth and Jackson's steadiness enough to take him on -- or will Jammy and his secret change the Gilmore family forever?
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545298970
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
"An utterly gorgeous, magical story, rendered with sheer grace and honesty. This book will transport you." -- Daniel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper Way up in the misty island mountains of Jamaica live eleven-year-old twins Pollyread and Jackson Gilmore. Pollyread is smart as a whip and tart as a lime. Jackson's sweet as a mango. Both of them know all the rules of their village -- and how to break them.Then a young thug named Jammy sweeps in to stir up the twins' world. He even seems to be targeting their family. But are Pollyread's smart mouth and Jackson's steadiness enough to take him on -- or will Jammy and his secret change the Gilmore family forever?
Mordecai
Author: Michael G. Manning
Publisher: Michael G. Manning
ISBN: 1943481113
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization, threatening to undo Mordecai’s accomplishments. He must meet the expectations of his queen, his family, and his people, all while finding a way to protect them from the ancient enemy of the She’Har, but his greatest challenge may be dealing with the lingering darkness that is growing within his own heart.
Publisher: Michael G. Manning
ISBN: 1943481113
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization, threatening to undo Mordecai’s accomplishments. He must meet the expectations of his queen, his family, and his people, all while finding a way to protect them from the ancient enemy of the She’Har, but his greatest challenge may be dealing with the lingering darkness that is growing within his own heart.
Magical Arts Academy: Books 1-4
Author: Lucia Ashta
Publisher: Awaken to Peace Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
An ordinary girl, a dream to become extraordinary, and the powers that will lead her to change the world. What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits. Embark on a wild adventure today! Omnibus 1 includes books 1-4 of the Magical Arts Academy: First Spell Winged Pursuit Unexpected Agents Improbable Ally About First Spell: Isadora is recruited to attend a secret school of magic. As she makes her way to the academy, a dark sect of sorcerers pursues her relentlessly, willing to use any spell in their vast arsenal of powers to stop her. With the help of Trixie, her horse, a dragon named Humbert, and a clandestine band of magicians, Isadora will work to overcome the sorcerers to begin her education in wizardry. What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits today. About Winged Pursuit: The Magical Arts Academy is anything but ordinary. It’s the one place Isadora can learn the forbidden craft. With mythical beasts, animals with unusual gifts, and a team of peculiar magicians, Isadora finally has the chance to embrace an extraordinary future. But is the academy really as safe as Isadora thinks? Or will the Sorcerers find the way to infiltrate its defenses? About Unexpected Agents: The Academy has a new breed of teachers. They transform into the nightmares of legend. But they aren’t Isadora’s greatest concern. The Sorcerers are always one step ahead. And the magicians at the academy are all that prevent them from crushing those without magic. It doesn’t matter that Isadora is new to the world of powers. She’s part of the fight now. She must discover those agents, who threaten them in secret, before it’s too late… or the fight will be over before it’s really begun. About Improbable Ally: When your adversaries are masters of illusion, keep your team close, and your enemies as far away as possible. New students have arrived at the Academy, and unlike Isadora and her brother, they were raised with magic. But even their knowledge of the craft might not be enough to save them from the unrelenting Sorcerers, who will stop at nothing to take down anyone who opposes them. Will Isadora and her friends avoid the traps in their midst? Or will Isadora be forced to fight for their lives with magic she never realized she possessed? *** The Magical Arts Academy is a complete series and consists of 13 episodic installments, each a novella in length. These books are young adult historical fantasy and are suitable for all ages. Each book ends in a cliffhanger, but the series finale wraps up in an uplifting happily-ever-after. ***
Publisher: Awaken to Peace Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
An ordinary girl, a dream to become extraordinary, and the powers that will lead her to change the world. What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits. Embark on a wild adventure today! Omnibus 1 includes books 1-4 of the Magical Arts Academy: First Spell Winged Pursuit Unexpected Agents Improbable Ally About First Spell: Isadora is recruited to attend a secret school of magic. As she makes her way to the academy, a dark sect of sorcerers pursues her relentlessly, willing to use any spell in their vast arsenal of powers to stop her. With the help of Trixie, her horse, a dragon named Humbert, and a clandestine band of magicians, Isadora will work to overcome the sorcerers to begin her education in wizardry. What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits today. About Winged Pursuit: The Magical Arts Academy is anything but ordinary. It’s the one place Isadora can learn the forbidden craft. With mythical beasts, animals with unusual gifts, and a team of peculiar magicians, Isadora finally has the chance to embrace an extraordinary future. But is the academy really as safe as Isadora thinks? Or will the Sorcerers find the way to infiltrate its defenses? About Unexpected Agents: The Academy has a new breed of teachers. They transform into the nightmares of legend. But they aren’t Isadora’s greatest concern. The Sorcerers are always one step ahead. And the magicians at the academy are all that prevent them from crushing those without magic. It doesn’t matter that Isadora is new to the world of powers. She’s part of the fight now. She must discover those agents, who threaten them in secret, before it’s too late… or the fight will be over before it’s really begun. About Improbable Ally: When your adversaries are masters of illusion, keep your team close, and your enemies as far away as possible. New students have arrived at the Academy, and unlike Isadora and her brother, they were raised with magic. But even their knowledge of the craft might not be enough to save them from the unrelenting Sorcerers, who will stop at nothing to take down anyone who opposes them. Will Isadora and her friends avoid the traps in their midst? Or will Isadora be forced to fight for their lives with magic she never realized she possessed? *** The Magical Arts Academy is a complete series and consists of 13 episodic installments, each a novella in length. These books are young adult historical fantasy and are suitable for all ages. Each book ends in a cliffhanger, but the series finale wraps up in an uplifting happily-ever-after. ***
The Things That Crawl
Author: Richard Lee Byers
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Available for the first time in a single collection, twenty-one short stories of the supernatural, the undead, and the macabre by Richard Lee Byers, author of DEAD TIME and DARK FORTUNE. Stories included in this collection: The Things That Crawl The Q Word Blood and Limestone Wisdom Fright Wig St. Paul’s Churchyard, New Year’s Day The Guide Things I Learned About Science From Popular Entertainment Foragers Netflix Ghost Hunters Night Games End of Life Vets The Wizard and the Dragon Black Griefer Madness Mister Shade Office Space The Plague Knight Castle of Maidens Zombies in Paradise
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Available for the first time in a single collection, twenty-one short stories of the supernatural, the undead, and the macabre by Richard Lee Byers, author of DEAD TIME and DARK FORTUNE. Stories included in this collection: The Things That Crawl The Q Word Blood and Limestone Wisdom Fright Wig St. Paul’s Churchyard, New Year’s Day The Guide Things I Learned About Science From Popular Entertainment Foragers Netflix Ghost Hunters Night Games End of Life Vets The Wizard and the Dragon Black Griefer Madness Mister Shade Office Space The Plague Knight Castle of Maidens Zombies in Paradise
Mordecai
Author: Charles Foran
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0676979653
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
Foran's book is the first major biography with access to family letters and archives: the definitive, detailed, intimate portrait of Mordecai Richler, the lion of Canadian literature, and the turbulent, changing times that nurtured him. It is also an extraordinary love story that lasted half a century. Mordecai Richler won multiple Governor General's Literary Awards, the Giller Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, among others, as well as many awards for his children's books. He also wrote Oscar-nominated screenplays. His influence was larger than life in Canada and abroad. In Mordecai, award-winning novelist and journalist Charles Foran brings to the page the richness of Mordecai's life as young bohemian, irreverent writer, passionate and controversial Canadian, loyal friend and deeply romantic lover. He explores Mordecai's distraught childhood, and gives us the "portrait of a marriage"—the lifelong love affair with Florence, with Mordecai as beloved father of five. The portrait is alive and intimate—warts and all.
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0676979653
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
Foran's book is the first major biography with access to family letters and archives: the definitive, detailed, intimate portrait of Mordecai Richler, the lion of Canadian literature, and the turbulent, changing times that nurtured him. It is also an extraordinary love story that lasted half a century. Mordecai Richler won multiple Governor General's Literary Awards, the Giller Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, among others, as well as many awards for his children's books. He also wrote Oscar-nominated screenplays. His influence was larger than life in Canada and abroad. In Mordecai, award-winning novelist and journalist Charles Foran brings to the page the richness of Mordecai's life as young bohemian, irreverent writer, passionate and controversial Canadian, loyal friend and deeply romantic lover. He explores Mordecai's distraught childhood, and gives us the "portrait of a marriage"—the lifelong love affair with Florence, with Mordecai as beloved father of five. The portrait is alive and intimate—warts and all.
Spirit of the Spell
Author: Lucia Ashta
Publisher: Awaken to Peace Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Some things are worth dying for. Others are worth living for again. When Damien dies, Oliana is devastated. It’s understandable, he is her first love. She’ll cry and grieve and, eventually, she’ll move on, as she must—at least, that’s what an ordinary girl would do. But Oliana isn’t ordinary. She’s a witch. And she isn’t going to accept Damien’s death without a fight. With the power of the four elements at her disposal, she can do more than challenge death. The question is, what is she willing to sacrifice to get him back? If you like stories with non-stop adventure, empowered heroines, moody magicians, mythical creatures with attitude, and castles with personality, you'll LOVE Spirit of the Spell, the prequel to the Witching World series. * The suggested reading order for the Witching World series is the following: Magic Awakens The Five Petal Knot The Merqueen The Ginger Cat The Scarlet Dragon Spirit of the Spell - prequel novella Mermagic
Publisher: Awaken to Peace Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Some things are worth dying for. Others are worth living for again. When Damien dies, Oliana is devastated. It’s understandable, he is her first love. She’ll cry and grieve and, eventually, she’ll move on, as she must—at least, that’s what an ordinary girl would do. But Oliana isn’t ordinary. She’s a witch. And she isn’t going to accept Damien’s death without a fight. With the power of the four elements at her disposal, she can do more than challenge death. The question is, what is she willing to sacrifice to get him back? If you like stories with non-stop adventure, empowered heroines, moody magicians, mythical creatures with attitude, and castles with personality, you'll LOVE Spirit of the Spell, the prequel to the Witching World series. * The suggested reading order for the Witching World series is the following: Magic Awakens The Five Petal Knot The Merqueen The Ginger Cat The Scarlet Dragon Spirit of the Spell - prequel novella Mermagic
Barney's Version
Author: Mordecai Richler
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307813479
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Charged with comic energy and a steely disregard for any pieties whatsoever, Barney's Version is a major Richler novel, the most personal and feeling book of a long and distinguished career. Told in the first person, it gives us the life (and what a life!) of Barney Panofsky--whose trashy TV company, Totally Useless Productions, has made him a small fortune; whose three wives include a martyred feminist icon, a quintessential JCP (Jewish-Canadian Princess), and the incomparable Miriam, the perfect wife, lover, and mother--alas, now married to another man; who recalls with nostalgia and pain his young manhood in the Paris of the early fifties, and his lifelong passion for wine, women, and the Montreal Canadiens; who either did or didn't murder his best friend, Boogie, after discovering him in bed with The Second Mrs. Panofsky; whose satirical eye for the idiocies of today's Quebec separatists (as well as for every other kind of political correctness) manages to offend his entire acquaintanceship (and will soon be offending readers everywhere); and whose memory--though not his bile--is, in his sixty-seventh year, definitely slipping . . .
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307813479
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
Charged with comic energy and a steely disregard for any pieties whatsoever, Barney's Version is a major Richler novel, the most personal and feeling book of a long and distinguished career. Told in the first person, it gives us the life (and what a life!) of Barney Panofsky--whose trashy TV company, Totally Useless Productions, has made him a small fortune; whose three wives include a martyred feminist icon, a quintessential JCP (Jewish-Canadian Princess), and the incomparable Miriam, the perfect wife, lover, and mother--alas, now married to another man; who recalls with nostalgia and pain his young manhood in the Paris of the early fifties, and his lifelong passion for wine, women, and the Montreal Canadiens; who either did or didn't murder his best friend, Boogie, after discovering him in bed with The Second Mrs. Panofsky; whose satirical eye for the idiocies of today's Quebec separatists (as well as for every other kind of political correctness) manages to offend his entire acquaintanceship (and will soon be offending readers everywhere); and whose memory--though not his bile--is, in his sixty-seventh year, definitely slipping . . .
The Saturnian Talisman
Author: Lucius Qayin
Publisher: Lux Occulta Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
In the gripping fourth installment of The Leclair Witch Chronicles, "The Saturnian Talisman" plunges readers back into the enchanting and perilous world of The Enlightened. As the saga of Cassandra, Alistair, and their coven continues, they find themselves in a reality fractured by time loops and overshadowed by an unseen menace. The once-familiar town of Ravenswood now harbors a secret, set into motion by the enigmatic Saturnian Talisman, an artifact with the power to manipulate time itself. The Enlightened face a formidable challenge: to unravel the mystery of the recurring loops and confront the sinister forces that manipulate them from the shadows. In a race against time, where each loop brings new threats and uncovers buried betrayals, the group's loyalty and resolve are tested. The discovery of an old hermit in the mountains, who holds the key to the Talisman's true power, adds a glimmer of hope. But as they edge closer to the root event that triggered the temporal chaos, they find their path fraught with deception, danger, and the resurgence of old foes, including the formidable Kokb'ael and Cordelia Blackwood. "The Saturnian Talisman" is a tale of magic, mystery, and the enduring battle against the darkness within and beyond. With the fabric of reality at stake, The Enlightened must navigate through treacherous alliances, confront their deepest fears, and face a future where the boundaries of time and reality blur. The journey to restore balance demands sacrifices, and some may be pulled into realms beyond comprehension. Prepare for a mesmerizing adventure where each twist and turn leads to a revelation, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. This is a story that will leave readers questioning the nature of time, power, and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love.
Publisher: Lux Occulta Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
In the gripping fourth installment of The Leclair Witch Chronicles, "The Saturnian Talisman" plunges readers back into the enchanting and perilous world of The Enlightened. As the saga of Cassandra, Alistair, and their coven continues, they find themselves in a reality fractured by time loops and overshadowed by an unseen menace. The once-familiar town of Ravenswood now harbors a secret, set into motion by the enigmatic Saturnian Talisman, an artifact with the power to manipulate time itself. The Enlightened face a formidable challenge: to unravel the mystery of the recurring loops and confront the sinister forces that manipulate them from the shadows. In a race against time, where each loop brings new threats and uncovers buried betrayals, the group's loyalty and resolve are tested. The discovery of an old hermit in the mountains, who holds the key to the Talisman's true power, adds a glimmer of hope. But as they edge closer to the root event that triggered the temporal chaos, they find their path fraught with deception, danger, and the resurgence of old foes, including the formidable Kokb'ael and Cordelia Blackwood. "The Saturnian Talisman" is a tale of magic, mystery, and the enduring battle against the darkness within and beyond. With the fabric of reality at stake, The Enlightened must navigate through treacherous alliances, confront their deepest fears, and face a future where the boundaries of time and reality blur. The journey to restore balance demands sacrifices, and some may be pulled into realms beyond comprehension. Prepare for a mesmerizing adventure where each twist and turn leads to a revelation, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. This is a story that will leave readers questioning the nature of time, power, and the sacrifices we make for the ones we love.