Fairy Legends

The Children of Odin: Booktrack Edition is enhanced with a musical soundtrack from Booktrack for an immersive listening experience! Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free.

In this book, you’ll meet iconic figures like Cú Chulainn, The Children of Lir, and The Battle of Moytura, and dive deep into epic stories of bravery, magic, and myth that have shaped Irish culture for centuries. Whether you're new to Irish mythology or you've heard the stories before, this book is the perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in the magic, humor, and heroism of Ireland. Plus, you'll pick up some basic Irish words and phrases along the way, helping you feel like you're stepping right into the world of Éire (Ireland).

Winter is the keeper of secrets. But, for those who pay attention, it will reveal them as well. The season of bitter cold, snow and darkness has returned to the north shore of Minnesota’s Lake Superior, and with it has come mystery and danger. After a close family friend goes missing, BJ Maki and his sister, Charley, suspect foul play and begin hunting for clues. Their new Ojibwe neighbor, Amy, isn’t so sure. She knows what it’s like to have someone you love go missing. Strange men are snooping around the Reservation.

Le roi des singes naît du fracas de la pierre, et dès lors, il va chercher à être immortel par différents moyens : l'apprentissage chez un maître spirituel, chez qui il apprend 72 façons de se métamorphoser, ainsi que de se déplacer dans l'espace. Sa force et sa ruse l'amène à rechercher des armes, pour devenir l'un des êtres plus puissants car immortels, et de son arrogance naît son ambition de rivaliser avec le seigneur du ciel. S'ensuit de nombreuses batailles, qu'il gagne toutes. Enfin, Bouddha va arriver à le dompter.

Mike Purcell is poor. He has no money for food or rent, but he does have a cow to sell. On his way to the fair to sell her, he meets a strange man who offers him an equally strange trade—his cow for an empty bottle, with the promise that the bottle will make him rich. What happens when Mike takes the bottle home to his family? Will their fortune turn around?

Potano, the chief of the Timucua people, must save his daughter from a demon. Together with his strongest warriors, he must overcome the demon's challenges. Will he be able to rescue his daughter? Or will they fail after they fall into the Devil’s Millhopper?

What do soldiers, spirits, singing, and winged horses have in common? They all played a role in how the Mongolian horsehead fiddle, or morin khuur, came to be! Follow along with a Mongolian soldier named Khökhöö Namjil as he finds a way to balance his duties with his desire to see his wife.

In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back.

White Rabbit, an Ojibwe Native American, helplessly watches as her village begins to suffer from a deadly winter disease. When her brother Running Wolf falls ill, she plans to bring back more healing herbs from a neighboring village. When White Rabbit races through the snow, she ends up leaving behind a new flower that appears in the spring.

Many old Irish folktales tell about the deeds and adventures of Finn MacCool—a great hunter and warrior and the strongest giant in Ireland. As you will see from this story, even a famous giant needs a little help once in a while.

Logan’s sophomore year was fine. Destroy an ancient evil. Solve a murder mystery. Tell way too many silverware jokes. No big deal. His junior year, on the other hand, is shaping up to be the deadliest of them all. Shadowcroft Academy is hosting the Interschool Tournament, and though there is no Goblet, Logan and the Terrible Twelfth are about to find themselves tossed into the Fire.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to the icy forests, grand palaces, and enchanted lands of Russia. This book is your gateway to a magical world filled with talking wolves, firebirds with glowing feathers, and the mysterious, ever-tricky Baba Yaga. Perfect for listeners aged 7–12 (and adventurous adults!), this beautifully written collection of Russian fairy tales and mythology for kids is designed to spark the imagination, teach valuable lessons, and introduce young minds to the rich tapestry of Russian culture, legends, and traditional folk stories.

Dr. Warthrop is a scientist who tracks and studies real-life monsters. Assisted by his 12-year-old apprentice, Will Henry, Dr. Warthrop discovers a pod of Anthropophagi and launches a hunt to destroy the foul beasts.

As Jaran and Savarna reach his island, Valkador, the witch prepares for their welcome. Sheega has new allies, including the vile trickster, Lofhi, who has a hold over their friend. Finvar has sworn to betray Jaran at the last full moon. Before that happens, they must defeat the giant Gorvaron and Sheega’s other demons. A world away war rages in Shen. Savarna’s twin Vian holds the key to save his empress and her city. But dare he unleash his dragon again? As the enemy attacks, Vian knows they can’t hold out for long.

Princess Giselle is excited to be leading her first royal delegation—until everything goes wrong before they even reach their destination. With her rank and authority stripped away and her people scattered, she’s left with nothing but a gaggle of geese. Giselle is determined to prove herself a true princess—in action as well as in name. But to do so she must uncover a conspiracy that threatens far more than her own future. With her life in danger and only a talking horse and an irritable goose boy at her side, she needs assistance.

Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal powers to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+. For fans of Secret Beast Club, Megan Rix and Space Detectives.? Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a...

Since the beginning of times, there has always been two sides: Norms and Idols. But never have the scales been so unbalanced as they are today. I'm a Norm, which means I grew up in fear of the Idols and their godly powers. And now, I'm going to be surrounded by them, day and night. I've been offered a place at the prestigious Gifted Academy, an opportunity very few Norms get. To survive, I must become invisible. But my hope to get through the academy unscathed goes down the drain when the most powerful boys in school set their eyes on me. But I'm done cowering away from Idols....

Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner's debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods. *Publishers Weekly: Best Book of 2018: SF/Fantasy/Horror *BookPage: Best Book of 2018: Science Fiction...

I always knew monsters existed. But the word vampire never came to mind until I became one. War threatens to tear apart the Vampire factions. Some say I’m the one the prophecy spoke about. Others think I’m a passing fancy. But nothing could’ve prepared me for the House of Shade or the guy who made me this monster, Grayson Shade.

In this three-story collection, you’ll find magical tales of deities among mortals from the Sky Realm, New York City, and Cosmic Planes too far to reach. Find out if Eshu, the gatekeeping trickster, can hoodwink the creation deity, Obatala, to craft him a human body. If he fails, he may never get in contact with a mortal that needs his help. Journey with Oya, the windweaving warrior, as she battles to communicate an important message to one of her divine children on Earth.