Magic Home

When a fortuneteller’s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller’s mysterious answer (An elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that Peter can hardly dare to believe it. But it is - all of it - true.

After the death of his brother, a grief-stricken young man seeks refuge and oblivion in a secluded fishing village dominated by a family of brujas in this haunting debut novel, inspired, in part, by the ramifications of Diné history and thought—a mesmerizing, original tale in the tradition of works by Toni Morrison, Haruki Murakami, and Gabriel García Márquez.

I'm not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters! Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. From Maroon Crayon, who was lost beneath the sofa cushions and then broken in two after Dad sat on him; to poor Turquoise, whose head is now stuck to one of Duncan's stinky socks after they both ended up in the dryer together; to Pea Green, who knows darn well that no kid likes peas and who ran away.

It’s springtime at Winterhouse, and Elizabeth is settling into the joyful chaos of her new home. But it isn’t long before she and Freddy are drawn into an ominous new mystery. Guests at the hotel start behaving oddly, and Elizabeth’s powers manifest in thrilling - sometimes frightening - new ways. As unnatural tremors shake the foundations of Winterhouse, Elizabeth hears cries for help from Gracella Winters, a villain she’d thought dead and gone for good.

In the dead of night, a truck arrives in Slaughterville, a small town curiously named after its windowless slaughterhouse. Seven mysterious kids with suitcases step out of the vehicle and into an abandoned home on a dead-end street, looking over their shoulders to make sure they aren't noticed. But Ravani Foster covertly witnesses their arrival from his bedroom window. Timid and lonely, Ravani is eager to learn everything he can about his new neighbors: What secrets are they hiding? And most mysterious of all...where are the adults?

In this book you will discover all of the Amazing cleaning, health and hygiene Secrets of Baking Soda! Let's get started! Did you know that baking soda has numerous benefits? Would you like to learn how to use baking soda for multiple purposes around the house? When you think of baking soda, you might think of it as something to put into your refrigerator or to put into your cookies. However, there are numerous other uses for baking soda that you might not have realized! In this book "Using Basking Soda and Loving It" we’re going to take a look at some ways to be able to use baking soda ...

¿A qué le llamamos orden? La palabra “orden” tiene muchos significados; sin embargo, aquí usaré el concepto más común y el que probablemente llegó a tu mente apenas leíste la palabra.

Dakota had never intended to become the single mother of a goddess, but after her abusive ex storms back into her life, she’ll do anything necessary to protect her family.

Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children forced away from their families and communities, are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They each feel disconnected, from their culture and each other, and struggle to fit in at school and at their new home—until they find a secret place, walled off in an unfinished attic bedroom. A portal opens to another reality, Askí, bringing them onto frozen, barren grounds, where they meet Ochek (Fisher).

What if the voice you’ve been searching for has been whispering within you all along? Whispers of the Heart is a timeless, soul-stirring story of one man’s journey to rediscover the truth of who he is. When Eli Harper’s ordinary life is interrupted by a mysterious inner whisper, he is drawn into a path of unexpected transformation—one that unfolds not through dramatic events, but through everyday moments filled with quiet magic. Guided by seven sacred truths—Be Love, Forgive Completely, Be Grateful, Listen Within, Create Boldly, Trust the Process, and Return to Love Again and ...

In a world where animals no longer exist, twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes sometimes feels like he hardly exists either. Locked away in a home for troubled children, he's told there's something wrong with him. So when he meets a flock of talking pigeons and a bossy cockroach, Kester thinks he's finally gone crazy. But the animals have something to say. And they need him. The pigeons fly Kester to a wild place where the last creatures in the land have survived.

From the creator of the Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world—created as a refuge from a dying Earth—that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants.

Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Riley S. Granger, a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts - one being a magical book that the evil Gracella Winters once attempted to use to gain destructive power over the entire Falls lineage. The two friends follow a trail of clues, inadvertently attracting the attention of a suspicious new hotel guest: Elana Vesper. The clock is ticking as they struggle to figure out whether Elana is merely a pawn or a player in the plot to revive the spirit of Gracella.

Christmas and romance...newlywed gift buying angst...and single Dad worries rule in this heartwarming small town Christmas story. Christmas more than any other time of the year, is a time for family reunions and joyous gatherings, Home Again for Christmas continues the story of Jonah, Adam, and Nicolas...and their return to Summit Falls and their celebration of the holidays. Four young men left Summit Falls years ago in search of something different…three have returned for the same reason.As the Christmas holiday approaches, theirs lives are filled with weighty decisions, and for a few of...

From a young age, Marcus Aurelius has been groomed to become a protector to the royal family of the island kingdom of Iber. As he is coming into his command of “gift,”—incredible mental powers over the elements and others’ minds—he learns he has an affinity for all forms of gift. This makes him a master-mage, the first in 1200 years. It’s also an identity he must conceal since fear of the last master-mage led to war and the destruction of an entire kingdom. Marcus makes rapid progress in his training with weapons and gift, but he’s forced to grow up fast when a dark mage rises...

Gary Burns just wanted to create the greatest RPG campaign of his gaming career. But a freak magical accident sucks him into the very world he created - as himself. Surrounded by heroes who look and sound like his friends, Gary is forced to play out the story he wrote. Worthless in a fight, Gary must prove himself valuable even if it means feeding the team insider knowledge. Because he needs to keep his friends close - and himself alive - until he can solve the puzzle he never designed: how to get everyone back home.

DIY Floral Magic: Beginner's Guide to Crafting Stunning Arrangements Unlock the art of floral design with DIY Floral Magic, the ultimate beginner's guide to crafting breathtaking flower arrangements. Whether you're preparing for a special event, looking to enhance your home décor, or simply exploring a new creative hobby, this book will inspire you to create stunning floral displays with confidence. Inside, you'll find step-by-step tutorials, tips, and tricks on choosing the right flowers, color combinations, and design techniques to elevate your arrangements.

On the island, everything is perfect. The sun rises in a sky filled with dancing shapes; the wind, water, and trees shelter and protect those who live there; when the nine children go to sleep in their cabins, it is with full stomachs and joy in their hearts. And only one thing ever changes, on that day each year when a boat appears from the mist upon the ocean carrying one young child to join them - and taking the eldest one away, never to be seen again.

Alex has a set of Enchanted cards. When she flutters her fingers above them, something magical happens: The cards come alive and create moving pictures of what is now and what is yet to come. But Enchantment is illegal in the city of Luma, and those who practice it are imprisoned forever in the Vaults - dark dungeons deep below the city. When Alex is betrayed by her foster sister Zerra, she knows she is in great danger. With the help of her little foster brother, Louie, she makes a daring escape.

A long time ago magic faded away, leaving behind only yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment and the spell that keep bicycles from falling over. Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise and King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls magic controls almost anything. One person stands between Snodd and his plans for power and riches beyond the wildest dreams of avarice.