Magical Child

Through the long years of the Great Depression, Harper Flute watches with a child's clear eyes her family's struggle to survive in a hot and impoverished landscape. As life on the surface grows harsher, her brother Tin escapes ever deeper into a subterranean world of darkness and troubling secrets, until his memory becomes a myth barely whispered around the countryside.

"Adventskalender Sternenlichterent" führt kleine und große Hörer auf eine magische Reise durch die zauberhafte Vorweihnachtszeit. Mit 24 liebevoll erzählten Geschichten, die vom 1. Dezember bis zum Heiligen Abend jeden Tag eine neue Überraschung bereithalten, lädt dieses Buch zum gemeinsamen Hören und Träumen ein.

It’s finally summer break, and twelve-year-old Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji, for the very first time. She can’t wait to explore the city of Seoul together—but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and all-around cooler than Yumi. Lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather. Everything changes when she finds an intriguing ink brush in a neighborhood art shop.

Between school and family drama, Chloe has more than enough on her plate. But when a giant literally crashes into her house—not to mention the mermaid in the bathtub and the unicorn in the barn—Chloe and her dad find themselves on a wild adventure to save a group of fairy-tale creatures and help return them to their home.

Shifting has its perks. Rina has yet to experience even one of them. But that won’t keep her from trying. Lion Shifter is the second book in an exciting new magic-filled urban fantasy, starring a girl with lots of moxie, fine brawny shifters, BFFs with questionable morals, and pygmy trolls in need of an attitude adjustment.

Schwartzi is a cute and spirited pup who loves her life in Schwartzenberg, a charming German town. She often daydreams about exploring new places and chasing after the Northern Lights, her ultimate desire. But as much as she dreams of it, she knows it is impossible for a dog like her. That is until one day, when she dozes off into a wondrous dream that takes her to an adventure of a lifetime.

Myths and monsters collide with climate chaos in a thrilling fantasy adventure. Spring has arrived in Brooklyn, New York, but winter refuses to let go. Sleet, snow, and even a tornado batter the city. Mr. Ross, the science teacher, believes climate change is the cause, but classmates Edward...

Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger—and even end wars. But there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the farthest from home she’s ever been—along with her vain and jealous music tutor, Lucio—she will have to develop the judgment to decide who wants to use her song to heal...and who wants to use her song to hurt.

In the Southwest an old Indian shaman takes a trio on a mystical quest to gain special powers for future events. They have no idea how important their success is. On their journey they will encounter mystical creatures that will help guide them in the ways of the Creator and prepare them for their final initiation. The fabled mythological Unicorns that will accompany them will be a source of wisdom and comfort along with the owls, ravens, and other woodland creatures.

Maddy yearns for her life to be mystifying, to be as magical as a fairy story. And then one day, on the beach, she meets the strangest young man she has ever seen.

When a grieving woman unexpectedly steps into a different version of her life, she must choose between the husband she loves and the daughter she lost in this brave, gripping novel. “A beautiful story that will make you rethink all the moments you’ve wished for a different outcome...

According to the ultrasounds, everything is fine with Jacinda and Luke’s expected baby, but as Jacinda’s dreams turn increasingly bizarre, she fears something is very wrong with their growing child. When the big day finally arrives, Jacinda’s worst fears lie cradled in her arms. But there’s only one way to save this youngling, and the cost could not only be high, it could be everything....

Addie loves adventures—chasing butterflies, splashing through puddles, and imagining the world as one big storybook, full of adventures. But reading that storybook hasn’t always been easy. Sometimes the letters on the page dance or blur, and the words feel like puzzle pieces that just won’t fit.

Nadia's school is choosing a new mascot, and her idea is totally going to win! She’s also going to kick butt writing for the school newspaper this term.... Maybe. A couple of weeks in, the newspaper is a big mess. The mascot contest is mayhem, too. (Who knew choosing a costumed character could cause such controversy?) Then Nadia and Titi discover that the hippo amulet holds a second secret, one that’s super powerful - and super scary. Too bad they have no idea how to stop it. But Nadia is on the case!

An epic adventure steeped in Hawaiian lore, this enchanting novel explores the connection between our world and that of the spirits of the wood, from bestselling author Nikki Van De Car. “Intensely lush atmospheric descriptions create an immersive and sensory read ... Intersecting topics of...

Winnie and her mom have been “two girls against the world” for longer than Winnie can remember. But now Mom is moving Winnie away from her beloved Denver, away from her two best friends. In Rock Springs, Wyoming, Winnie will have to make new friends (hard), go to a school where the kids tease her (unbearable), and get used to living with her stepfather-to-be and his annoying son (impossible). Winnie is determined to find a way back to Denver and her old life. But how? If only the magic in the stories that Winnie adores were true.

Ever since she fell into the Source of all magic, Tourmaline has developed strange new powers that are causing chaos. She can’t work out how to control them and it’s exhausting hiding them from everyone (except her best friends George and Mai). Then Tourmaline receives a mysterious postcard, promising her solutions. The message sends her on a quest to amazing places, where more letters and mystery await. But who is sending Tourmaline the cards? And will the adventure be worth the price for answers?

Discover a magical journey of kindness, miracles, and multicultural adventure, guided by unicorns! This enchanting children’s experience introduces young listeners to the peaceful power of unicorns and their deep love for Mother Earth. As the magic unfolds, children are invited to explore how these mystical beings travel the globe, connect with the moon, and spread joy to those who live with open hearts and positive energy.

When the story opens, the eponymous hero of Rudolfo Anaya's novel is in an ambulance en route to a hospital for crippled children in the New Mexican desert. A poor boy from Albuquerque, 16-year-old Tortuga takes his name from the odd, turtle-shaped mountain that is rumored to possess miraculous curative powers. Tortuga is paralyzed, and not even his mother's fervent prayers can heal him. But under the mountain's watchful gaze, with the support of fellow patients, he begins the Herculean task of breaking out of his shell and becoming whole again.

“A stunning book...a brand new take on the monster story.” —Eoin Colfer, international bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series From award-winning author Pádraig Kenny comes an action-packed middle grade fantasy about a family of monsters, perfect for fans of Jonathan Auxier and...