North Myth

Perched on the edge of The Great Barrier Reef, the city of Mackay is often thought of as being a sweet, peaceful little place that is the perfect place to grow up and raise a family. We have beaches, we have rainforests, we have mountains and cane fields- and we have a very low crime rate compared to most other places. It is hard to imagine that somewhere this perfect and new that is usually drenched in sunlight could ave a dark history, but that's not true. like every other city in the world, unspeakable things have happened here and those dark spots in our past have cast cold shadows over...

Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is dangerous, especially in the criatura months, when powerful spirits roam the desert and threaten humankind. But Cecelia Rios has always believed there was more to the criaturas, much to her family’s disapproval. After all, only brujas - humans who capture and control criaturas - consort with the spirits, and brujeria is a terrible crime. When her older sister, Juana, is kidnapped by El Sombrerón, a powerful dark criatura, Cece is determined to bring Juana back.

Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarök itself—these magical tales have enthralled audiences for centuries. This classic collection of tales offers fascinating insights into Nordic cultures. This captivating book dives deep into the rich history of the region and recalls both the most popular and little-known tales of the north. This phenomenal compendium of northern European folklore is informed by archaeology and literature. Celebrating the intricacies of a long-lost world, Northern Mythology breathes new life into the tales of the distant past.

“The People Could Fly,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.

Cece Rios and her friends have escaped Devil’s Alley, but the fight to save their world is just beginning. Despite her growing comfort with her curandera abilities, Cece is worried that she won’t be strong enough to stop her most dangerous enemy yet: her tía, Catrina. Desperate for power and revenge, Catrina has seized the throne of Devil’s Alley and set her sights on the living world.

This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women—and their goddesses—that will change the course of the world.

An epic, coming-of-age adventure set in a frozen fantasy land of myths and legends. Following the invasion of the frost giants into the northern province of Aeblegarden, Bjorn was taken into the service of Jarl Jun to begin proper training as a warrior. After all, the Giant-Slayer needed to be able to live up to his name... Right? More and more, though, Bjorn began to feel that the title was a mistake, and that he really was just a fisherman from the sea. When the province of Essetoft manages to trick Bjorn and exposes his lack of prowess with a sword, Jarl Jun sends him north to keep him ...

Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juana’s soul is still trapped in Devil’s Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrerón.

Now we are all pawns in a war against the gods… The four of us (Skarde, Fyrcat, Torsten, and I) all have one common goal: to find the goddess Freya and convince her to join us against Odin to end the forever Winter that’s overcome the earth. But along the way, we encounter more and more hostile enemies—the forces of Odin sent to deter us on our mission. Not only that, but we’re also suffering internal battles as we all struggle to understand whom we can trust and whom we can’t. Will the ice of the forever Winter eventually overtake us, or will we be successful in our mission ...

As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far. Now Nico is being plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld.

This is the touching story of the benevolent naturalist who roamed the Ohio valley in the early 1800s, planting apple orchards, making friends, and spreading goodwill along his way. Known to early settlers as a gentle soul with a reverence for all life, Johnny never missed a chance to save an abandoned animal or to savor a delicious apple pie. Garrison Keillor's narration is accompanied by original music by Mark O'Connor. Ages five and up.

When Torsten disappears into Fyrcat’s flames, I can only wonder if I’ve just watched my boyfriend die… Overcome with worry, I do the only thing I do—I go into the flames after him. And that’s when I find myself stuck in a land of giants—bloodthirsty monsters that would kill me as soon as look at me. Luckily, I meet Dwarf, Brisingr, who not only helps me against the giants, but also helps me battle a pack of demons. Meanwhile, Torsten’s brother, the Viking Beserker, Skarde, is left behind with the witch, Fyrcat. And, shockingly, he can’t seem to help his attraction to her. ...

Uncover the Mysteries of Maine’s Cryptids and Folklore! From the dense forests of the North Woods to the rugged cliffs of the Atlantic coastline, Maine is a land shrouded in mystery. Mysterious Maine: A Journey Through the State’s Cryptids and Legends takes readers on an enthralling expedition into the heart of New England’s strangest and most compelling tales. Discover the eerie accounts of Cassie, the Casco Bay Sea Serpent, the ghostly apparitions of the Specter Moose, and the spine-chilling howls of the Meddybemps Howler. This book doesn’t just recount the legends—it ...

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the captivating world of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This eBook dives into the science, history, and mythology behind one of nature's most mesmerizing phenomena. Discover how charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field to create the vibrant, dancing lights that have fascinated humans for millennia. Explore the differences between the auroras of the Arctic and Antarctic and learn about the historical accounts and cultural significance attributed to these celestial displays. From the myths of ...

Andersonvilles of the North, by James M. Gillispie, represents the first broad study to argue that the image of Union prison officials as negligent and cruel to Confederate prisoners is severely flawed. This study is not an attempt to "whitewash" Union prison policies or make light of Confederate prisoner mortality.

Fitted with a bionic tail and prosthetic feet, our shapeshifting dolphin Misty must choose between a life on land with her billionaire lover and remaining in the ocean as a dolphin. While visiting her family on Kaua'i, Misty encounters the shark that bit off her tail. Following this deadly encounter, Misty makes a choice that changes her life forever.

Tras su incursión en Gaua, Emma y Teo piensan que todo lo que han vivido en Gaua es solo una aventura para recordar. Pero lo que no saben es que se ha abierto una brecha entre los dos mundos, y que una parte de Ada, su prima pequeña, sigue siendo presa de Gaueko. Una historia llena de magia y fantasía en la cual incluso los más vulnerables pueden llegar a ser dioses.

A boy who can heal from any injury is destined for a lot of suffering. Kai is orphaned and illegally trapped in slavery. As someone who's lost everything, nothing is as annoying as the spoiled rich girl who walks into the path of his crossbow when he's trying to hunt.

In book #1, A Man Eater Is Born, you met Aunty Momi, who adopts several shapeshifters, which include a dolphin, a frigate bird, an owl, and a baby shark. Aunty Momi and her two sons, Martin and Paul, are shapeshifting eels. When Aunty Momi takes the baby shark to the ocean for the first time, Leila, the shapeshifting dolphin, searches for her mother, Misty. What Leila finds changes her life forever.

The mythic origin stories of the Grand Canyon and the Native American tribes who live in and near it.