Young Readers Fantasy

Two scientists working on a top-secret government project suddenly start talking gibberish. The government does not know how or why this has happened and asks the Brants if they can move the remaining scientists to Spindrift Island, a scientific foundation located on an island off the New Jersey Coast, in order to better protect them. The Brants agree. Rick and Scotty become suspicious of a new barber in town and believe he is part of an espionage ring.

Izzy, a practical-minded teen who intends to become a doctor, isn't happy about her recent move from the Lower East Side across the river to Brooklyn. She feels distanced from her family, especially her increasingly incomprehensible twin brother, as well as her new neighborhood. And then she meets Tristan. Tristan is a chess prodigy who lives with his aunt and looks up to his cousin, Marcus, who has watched out for him over the years. When he and Izzy meet one fateful night, together they tumble into a story as old and unstoppable as love itself.

Set sail for adventure with the bravest bird in the skies! Percy the Pirate Parrot is no ordinary bird! With his bright red feathers, stylish eye patch, and tiny pirate hat, he leads his loyal crew—Squawkbeard, Jolly Beak, and Polly Patch—aboard their magnificent flying ship, The Feathered Fortune. After discovering the legendary treasure of Black Raven on Skullwing Isle, Percy finds a mysterious map hidden inside the pirate king's crown. It leads to something even more valuable than gold—the Mystic Feather, said to grant its owner the power to command the winds themselves! But the ...

The little old woman who lives in a book has lost her children! But instead of sitting around and waiting for them to show up, in a refreshingly empowering, feminist take on the classic tale, she departs on a mission to find her kids herself - even if it means popping into every other fairy tale and nursery rhyme in town!

Dorothy has returned to Oz; this time with the help of her friend, Princess Ozma. Dorothy finds that the wonderful fairy kingdom she had known on her past visit is now under a dreadful curse. King Pastoria is ill, and the council of elders has now taken over control of the kingdom. When events take a turn for the worst, Dorothy and Ozma must set out on a grand adventure to restore the kingdom of Oz to its former glory; facing dangers beyond anything they could have imagined.

When the Parachute Landed: A Magical Adventure for Young Readers (What Shall We Do Today? Series) Perfect for ages 6-9 Chapter book Adventure fiction Educational entertainment When a parachutist unexpectedly lands on quiet Maple Street, best friends Imani, Tommy, and Maya discover that some days are destined to be extraordinary! Join these three curious children as they embark on a thrilling airship adventure filled with magical keys, talking animals, and incredible discoveries. What makes this book special: Engaging chapter format perfect for building reading confidence Diverse characters ...

The troublemaking students of Ms. Jenkins' class arrive at school one day to discover a substitute creacher has come to put a stop to their monkey business! He regales them with mind-boggling stories about his former students who didn't follow the rules: Keith the glue-eater, Zach the daydreamer, and Hank the prankster, to name a few. But even this multi-tentacled, yellow-spotted, one-eyed monster's cautionary tales about the consequences of mischief-making can't seem to change the students' wicked ways until he reveals the spookiest and most surprising story of all: his own.

Stevie Vegas is just your average 12 year old school kid living in suburban Valley Dale, with a passion for skateboarding. He thinks his life is pretty normal...that's until he discovers he's an Illuminator with extra-ordinary mind powers. Then the Shadowcasters arrive and he's forced into a battle as ancient as time itself, one that pits Illuminators against Shadowcasters: lightbringers against demons. Stevie Vegas must find a way to steal the source of the Shadowcasters' power, the cursed stones. Only then will he have the advantage in the fight for his life…

Anna and Max love scary stories - but when they find a mysterious knife on a dark and stormy knife, truth becomes stranger than fiction. Dragged into a world of monsters and magic, Max vanishes, and it's up to Anna to find him. Will the siblings find a way to survive?

Penelope the Pixie and Godfrey the Gnome are on the lookout for a safe place to rebuild their homes away from those troublesome Elfs, Orks and Trolls! Along the way they meet a young dragon, Esmerelda, and a new friendship is born!

In Because My Destiny Awaits, readers will step into the compelling world of Jojo, a young girl admired for her radiant kindness. Next door resides Ruby, an insightful elder who navigates life from a wheelchair. As their story weaves together, Ruby unveils to Jojo that kindness is more than simply a virtue--it's a transformative force linked to the energy that pervades us in nature, air, and within animals. With its heartfelt characters, the book serves as a reminder that even the smallest gestures of kindness can shape our destiny, guiding us toward a future enriched by mutual respect and ...

When a woodcutter and his scheming wife abandon Hansel and Gretel in the forest, all hope is lost until they come upon a cottage made of tasty sweets. But the owner is not the kindly old woman she pretends to be. Can Gretel save Hansel from the clutches of a hungry witch?

Walter was different. Every full moon, his family turned into handsome werewolves, but Walter stayed the same... until that one moonlit night...

Hunger Games for short stories! Paranormal, steampunk, fantasy, and sci-fi! Twelve young adult short stories compete for the coveted spot: a novel that will tell us What Happens Next!

As a young girl cautiously approaches a castle full of soaring, roaring dragons, she worries about their wildness and their terribly sharp teeth. And indeed, the dragons are hungry and noisy, and they seem to be hovering closer and closer...until the girl notices that some of the beasts are wearing mismatched socks. And some are playing tambourines. And some prefer to color quietly in the corner. Could there be more to these dragons than the girl first realized?

University-trained Battle Wizards are rare on this continent, so Mazart has advantages over other wizards. But there's a plot to set him up. It starts with a spell that is placed on him by some unknown party. The spell gives him waking dreams of a beautiful queen with elfin features. Seems harmless enough, but what is the purpose? He wonders if he's going to end up having to teach someone a lesson about Battle Wizards.

"Timi and the Enchanted Paintbrush": A Magical Tale of Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Community Service Story Description for Parents and Teachers "Timi and the Enchanted Paintbrush" is an inspiring children's story perfect for elementary and middle school readers ages 7-12. This enchanting tale follows eleven-year-old Timi Alvarez, a creative young artist who discovers a magical paintbrush that brings his drawings to life. When his village faces a devastating drought, Timi combines his artistic talents with scientific research to save his community. Educational Value for Children This ...

Lily never wanted to be a hero. But with the strongest man on the planet dead by her hand, the world needs a champion. She knows she might not have much time before her powers fade. Before they do, she has business to take care of. A mysterious assassin is on her tail. The dead hero Chronos has a family who share the blood of the gods, and they haven’t forgotten about the woman who took their favorite son. And the situation around the meteor impact site is only getting stranger. Lily and a group of superpowered crime-fighters have gathered to stop the growing disaster. As the heroes ...

Thief of Babes is a classic fantasy of a farmwife sworn to rescue her husband from the elves under the hill. Clarisse was left by Yves on their farm in New York's Hudson Valley during the Indian Wars. When he finally returns, he is a broken man, easily captured by the trickster elves. His wife makes a bargain with their queen to steal a human infant and replace them with a changeling for a night with her husband.

Heroes always do good. That’s what Lily believed until a superhero killed her parents. The news reported it as an accident. Lily knew otherwise. On that fateful day, her life was shattered. But how do you seek revenge against the most powerful man on the planet? Where do you even start? Lily’s obsession has meant giving up on friendships, love, and anything resembling a normal life. Now she’ll discover that some heroes will do anything to protect their secrets. To accomplish her goals, she’ll need allies. But Lily has never played nice with others. She'll have to navigate the world ...