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Perched high on the snowy slopes of the Mabombo Ranges lies The Grandest Hotel on Earth. It's wilder than the African savanna, more fantastical than Disneyland and more magical than Shangri-la. So when ordinary 11-year-old Vincent meets the hotel's young Florence, he sets off on a path leading into his most wondrous dreams. But, of course, dreams have a funny way of taking strange and surprising turns, and, before long, Vincent is torn between right and wrong, friendship and family and the most enticing of desires—to see into the future.

Ava is frustrated and bored with fairy tales. They are all the same! But when she falls into the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, she realizes she has a chance to make some important changes! As soon as she meets Briar Rose, Ava takes action. She teaches Briar Rose how important it is to be assertive and question things.

Jake thinks he’s too cool for fairy tales, but that changes when he falls into the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale and meets Belle. Her strength lies in her empathy and conviction, and Jake is in awe of her kindness. Jake is also in awe of the Beast’s demanding and rude attitude. What is his problem?

Fans of both Percy Jackson and Indiana Jones will be captivated by the lost civilizations, ancient secrets, and buried treasure found in the third book of the Ashtown Burials series, an action-packed adventure by N. D. Wilson, the author of Leepike Ridge and the 100 Cupboards trilogy.

Une terrible guerre divise les royaumes du monde de Pyrrhia. Selon une mystérieuse prophétie, seuls cinq jeunes dragons nés lors de la Nuit-la-plus-Claire pourront mettre fin aux combats et apporter la paix. Mais les élus, Argil, Tsunami, Gloria, Comète et Sunny, rêvent de voler de leurs propres ailes plutôt que d'accomplir leur destin.

Eleven-year-old Vincent van Gogh discovers a curious new world through a tunnel on the moor. A mysterious white rabbit introduces Vincent to Alice, and their quest begins - defeat the dreaded Jabberwock before it consumes all of Wonderland. A slithy tove, an ill-tempered caterpillar, and the Cheshire cat meet them along the path as their adventures take them through fields dancing with flowers, tangled forests, and looking-glass pools.

Auf den schneebedeckten Hängen des Mabombo Gebirges liegt das Großartigste Hotel der Welt. Jeder Gast bekommt hier neben einem verrückten Hotelzimmer auch einen kuscheligen Taschenhund - und ganz nebenbei gehen sogar geheime Wünsche und Sehnsüchte in Erfüllung. Als der elfjährige Vincent sich mit dem Mädchen Florence, der Direktorin des Hotels, anfreundet und bei ihr als Schuhputzer beginnt, werden auch seine Träume wahr. Aber Träume können überraschende Wendungen nehmen.

Reluctant heroine Mariah Griven has finally accepted the responsibility for saving her people from tyrannical King Rothgar. With her powers growing quickly, she sets out to find allies who can help her free the children enslaved by the king. However, Queen Cenessa of Cillian has her own plans for the High Chosen. Fighting manipulation from all sides, Mariah must find the strength to stand on her own and protect those who mean the most to her.

As Cinnamon hops from one magical adventure to the next, young listeners will learn about the value of compassion, problem-solving, and facing fears, all wrapped in the cozy, comforting atmosphere of fall leaves, glowing lanterns, and Halloween magic.

“Nowhere is as beautiful as Martins Farm,” assures Bibi, who loves spending summer vacations at the idyllic ranch with her best friend, Tina, and her beloved mare, Sabrina! But a shadow is cast over their summer fun when a big money contractor, Jake Overland, shows up on the farm. Convinced he has finally found the right place to build his luxury holiday resort, Count Falko von Falkenstein refuses to sell him the property, until a mysterious document suddenly appears. The clock is ticking as the fate of Martins Farm hangs in the balance.

It's been almost a year since Cyrus and Antigone Smith earned their places as Journeymen at Ashtown, home of an ancient order of explorers that has long guarded the world's secrets and treasures. While their studies go well, Cy and Tigs are not well liked since losing the Dragon's Tooth to the nefarious Dr. Phoenix. The Tooth is the only object in the world capable of killing the long-lived transmortals, and Phoenix has been tracking them down one-by-one, and murdering them.

The third and final book in the epic House of Secrets series. Get ready for another roller-coaster ride of an adventure! The Walker kids - Cordelia, Brendan and Nell - may have saved the world, but they can't save their home and must leave Kristoff House. Things can't get any worse, but then...turns out the Wind Witch is still alive and planning an invasion. To defeat her the Walkers must return to the book world, split up and embark on a dangerous quest - facing aliens, dinosaurs and monstrous creatures from the deep.

Bibi und Tina sind begeistert: endlich wieder Ferien auf Gestüt Szendrö! Aber wo ist Bibis Freund Mikosch...

Mit ihrem Wunschhaus Utópica landet die spanische Hexe Calixta mitten in Neustadt...

For more than a century it is difficult to imagine how many millions of boys and girls, men and women from all parts of the world, have become enamored by the timeless chronicle of the errant marionette and his enchanted aspiration to become a genuine boy. This particular interpretation presents a modern day Pinocchio fabricated of junk components, including computer chips and automobile parts built in Los Angeles, California USA by a good hearted, tender, but rather muscular, tinker named Junior.

Bibi and Tina are thrilled! Finally, it’s time for another summer at Szendrö Ranch. But where is Bibi's friend Mikosch? After a quarrel with his elder, Janosch, young Mikosch runs off to join the infamous Csikós, a nomadic group of Hungarian horse herders. One thing is certain for Bibi and Tina: They absolutely must find him! When the two friends track him down in the vast plains, they learn that life in the wilderness hasn’t been easy: Two of the Csikós have been arrested on suspicion of poaching. Determined to help, the three riders set off on an adventurous mission to prove their innocence.

In a deep, desolate forest, towering pines surround a circus tent. Pass through the tent doors and discover a mystical world. A thick mist hovers, the overture begins, and the stillness is interrupted by circus-performing bears. The bears are controlled by the ringmaster, Monsieur Buggbear, who obtained a magical baton with a secret power. Discard cute and cuddly, these creatures are from another realm.

Meet Cosmoe, the Earth-Boy. He's captain of the Neon Weiner, the finest flying food truck in the galaxy. Along with his bud Big Humphree, he spends his days cruising the cosmos and staying crazy busy....

In Sun, Moon, and Stars, the Brite Star Kids learn about the relationship between the Sun and Earth. Through an interesting science experiment, the lesson is driven home in a way that is sure to be remembered.

Die Geschichte handelt von Finja - einer kleinen Fee, die durch ein Missgeschick auf der Erde landet und nicht mehr in ihr Feenreich zurückkehren kann. Mit Hilfe einer illustren Tierschar begibt sie sich auf eine lange Reise um eine uralte und sehr weise Schildkröte zu finden, die ihr bei der Rückkehr ins Feenreich helfen soll. Während dieser Reise erleben die Freunde nicht nur zahlreiche spannende Abenteuer, sondern lernen vieles über sich selbst, den anderen, Mut, Stolz, Freundschaft, Hoffnung und vor allem Geduld.