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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle....

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!....

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry....

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition....

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him....

When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why....

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings—but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Find out....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again....

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings, available for the first time in the United States and Canada.

This audio collection includes the first eight stories from The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne....

After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college....

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle....

While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded....

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse....

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....

The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death....

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea....

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch....

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure....

Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal—including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world. Can one small girl make a difference in such great and terrible endeavors? This is Lyra: a savage, a schemer, a liar, and as fierce and true a champion as Roger or Asriel could want. But what Lyra doesn't know is that to help one of them will be to betray the other...

Eleven-year-old Roxie was excited to start sixth grade... until a mortifying incident at a pool party turns her into a middle school laughingstock. Roxie can't imagine enduring a full year of bullying and body shaming, so when her country music star Granny invites Roxie to join her on tour, she jumps at the chance to leave her troubles behind. But then Granny—who's been struggling with memory loss—goes missing, leaving Roxie without an escape plan... and without her best friend.

On Halloween, it is always wise to expect the unexpected, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real…the fabled Pumpkin King himself. Throwing caution aside, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley—home to witches and vampires, ghosts and goblins, and all that go bump in the night. But just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead, a sinister scheme unearths itself.

Two best friends. One ancient book. Countless adventures. Naomi Williams, a bright and determined girl with an unshakable faith, and Luke Miller, her adventurous yet skeptical best friend, are just ordinary 11-year-olds living in the quiet town of Everbrook, MI—or so they think. But when they stumble upon a mysterious glowing book hidden in an abandoned chapel, their lives are thrown into an epic adventure they never expected. The book, The Chronicles of Light, holds the stories of legendary Christian heroes throughout history—yet many of its pages are blank. Why? Because Naomi and Luke...

When an evil king threatens the destruction of Zintaurus, one dog, Kaytaiya, must undertake a heroic quest. But not in her own dog body! Magically transformed by the exiled Queen Ravenna into the body of a cat, she is sent to find the Little Plane that holds the key to the survival of her homeland, and bring it back by train. But everyone she encounters has problems of their own and needs her support.

Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld. There, he comes face to face with his grandmother, who is very much alive, and somehow still...a kid? Together with his best friend, Autumn, and a talkative aboatia named Woo, Kwame must battle angry nature gods, and stop the underworld from destroying the land of the living.

When a twelve-year-old girl named Cleo and her cat, Muffin, become the newest members of PURR (Peace Urgently Requires Reasonableness), a secret society of cats fighting for peace, they aren’t exactly sure what they’re getting themselves into. Then, PURR discovers that KLAW (Cats Loving Awful Warfare), an evil secret society of cats, is planning to send dogs to space for ransom. PURR tasks Cleo to infiltrate KLAW as a secret spy so together they can stop them.

Back of the Book Overview for "The Adventures of Explorer Princess Claire: The Jungle of Whispering Tales" When Claire, known as "Claire the Librarian Explorer," and her clever cat, Figaro, find a mysterious book on her magical shelf, they're transported to the Jungle of Whispering Tales. There, they must solve an ancient riddle to restore the Heartstream River and save the jungle. Join Claire and Figaro on a thrilling adventure of friendship, courage, and the magic of believing in yourself! Back of the Book Overview for the Series Step into adventure with Claire, the "Claire the Librarian ...

Journeys Beyond the Map “Use this stick to vanish from sight, But return before the fall of night.” Jack and Emily, siblings who didn’t always get along, are sent to visit their aunt, a specialist in ancient magic and archaeology. While exploring a secret room in the basement of her mysterious home, they discover an enchanted map that transports them to far-off worlds. In each place, they must solve puzzles and help the local inhabitants, all while racing against time. If they fail to complete their tasks before nightfall, they risk being trapped there forever. Through these thrilling...

Ash—or Princess Adelisa—is the youngest child of the queen, recently returned to the city of Kestrel’s Haven after spending six years on the other side of the country. Ash was hoping for a joyous reunion, but the reality is far from it. Her mother is holding the kingdom together by a thread; her brother has only taunts and jibes for her; and court is full of nobles who openly mock and dismiss Ash, who uses a cane and needs braces to strengthen her joints.

"A stand out in the genre." - BookLife Prize 2023 "Unforgettable." - Awarded the Reader's Favorite Seal Discover a world where friendship is the greatest magic of all. A fast-paced, slightly dark middle grade fantasy for young readers from bestselling children's author Scott Peters. Suitable for all ages and perfect for family reading. Thirteen-year-old Wren is destined to become a ruthless queen, commanding monsters and magic. But the kingdom she's meant to rule is home to gentle dryads who seek peace. When Wren meets Nessa, a dryad girl her age, everything changes. Nessa believes Wren is ...

The Magic Library: Machu Picchu Race is a fun adventure in the exciting Magic Library series, where two sisters, Amelia and Bethany, find themselves transported back in time to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. Perfect for young readers, this time-traveling tale takes you to the heights of Machu Picchu, a vibrant and thriving city tucked away in the Andes mountains. When Amelia and Bethany arrive in the middle of the bustling Inca harvest festival, they are welcomed by new friends who teach them traditional skills like weaving, pottery, and farming. But when a surprise landslide hits ...

All Violet Moon has ever wanted is to be a Reaper captain like her father. Born on the Tides of the Lost, a magical world beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Violet has spent her life at her father’s side rescuing souls lost in the water. But when a rescue mission turns to disaster after the arrival of the dreaded Children of the Shark, weaponized ghost-sharks who steal the souls for themselves, her father is seized and pulled down into the darkness of the Depths.

When Iggy Morales's stylish cat, Tuba, becomes famous on social media, he scores an invite to a star-studded pet fashion show at Spooky World. The family-friendly, Halloween-themed indoor carnival is the place to be on the last weekend in October, so of course Iggy brings all of his friends, including Clip and Sadie. The kids expect to ride thrilling rollercoasters, play games in the midway, and eat fried dough and candy apples, but they encounter a different kind of excitement instead: a ghost called the Weeping Lady, who has haunted Spooky World for decades, appears and asks for their help.

Für den Zauberer Beelzebub Irrwitzer und seine Tante, die Hexe Tyrannja Vamperl, kann es gar nicht genug Böses auf der Welt geben. Während die beiden einen unheilvollen Zauber aushecken, rotten sich Rabe Jakob und Kater Maurizio zusammen und tun alles, um den Plan zu durchkreuzen. Es zischt und blubbert im Wunschpunsch-Labor! Regisseur Frank Gustavus inszeniert Michael Endes knalligen Klassiker als irrwitziges Hörspiel, mit geheimnisumwobener Musik von Jan-Peter Pflug und untermalt von Feuerknistern und Zaubertrankbrodeln.

Lea und Avindur – ein drachenstarkes Team! Als Lea nach Drachenfels zieht, nimmt ihr Leben eine unerwartete Wendung: Eine zufällige Begegnung mit der Nebelfee Nebula, die ein magisches Drachenei in der Hand hält, enthüllt eine entscheidende Mission: Der 13. böse Drache hat die Macht im Drachenreich an sich gerissen. Er schickt Spione in die Menschenwelt, die den Auftrag haben, Drachenbabys zu finden und zu fangen. Und schon schlüpft der kleine Drache Avindur aus dem Ei ... Lea und ihre Freunde begeben sich auf ein spannendes Abenteuer, um die Pläne des bösen Drachens zu vereiteln.

At Dragon Towers every child is paired with their very own dragon best friend, and every dragon has their own special magic power, from fire-breathing to going invisible and even making slime. Theo's dragon Wanda is a bit different to the other dragons – she’s more friendly than fearsome, she gets distracted by her tail when flying, and when Theo first met her she didn’t seem to have any powers at all. But Wanda is Theo’s best friend, things are NEVER boring when she’s around – and in fact she has the rarest power of all… a magical bum.

Pony trifft Hexe – Gestatten, hier kommt Pina, die kleine Ponyhexe! Eine Ponyhexe erobert den Wald – und die Herzen junger Hörer*innen ab 6 Jahren. Pina ist aufgeregt, denn heute ist der große Tag: Nach ihrer Junghexen-Prüfung beginnt ein Leben voller Abenteuer und guter Taten. Leider vermasselt sie oft ihre Zaubersprüche und das, obwohl sie sich so viel Mühe gibt ... Dabei wünscht Pina sich nichts mehr, als allen magischen Wesen zu helfen! Voller Tatendrang bricht sie auf und trifft auf ein freches Pony, das sich verlaufen hat – und das sich partout nicht helfen lassen will. Aber Pina lässt nicht locker.

В классе новенький! Правда, он немного странный. Говорит без запинки, пишет как по линейке, ни на кого не смотрит. Зато в футбол играет — лучше всех на свете! Мы хотим с ним дружить, готовы во всём ему помогать.

На заднем дворе, куда не проникает солнце, живёт одинокая хромая утка. Ей даже не с кем поделиться арахисом, которого у неё полным-полно! За пределы двора утка никогда не выходила — без костыля далеко не уйти, да и страшно покинуть привычное место, шагнуть в неизвестность и изменить свою жизнь. Но однажды во двор забредает слепая курица и рассказывает утке о своём заветном желании: больше всего на свете она хочет найти место, где сбываются мечты.

Ethan Obi-Wan was a bright, brave boy, named after the legendary Jedi by his Star Wars-loving father. Together, they shared a deep love for each other and the world around them. Though both confined to wheelchairs, their spirits were unstoppable, and whenever faced with a challenge, they'd rally together: "It's Obi and Dad versus the world!”

Die Klassenfahrt nach Namibia steht kurz bevor. Doch zuerst wartet eine gefährliche Mission auf Pumawandler Carag und seine Mitschüler. Ihr Lehrer James Bridger wird tief in den Rocky Mountains gefangen gehalten. Die Rettungsaktion stellt ihren Mut auf eine harte Probe. Carag weiß, dass die Entführer hinter dem geheimen Buch der Gestaltwandler her sind. James Bridger konnte es in letzter Sekunde ins Ausland schmuggeln? nach Namibia! So wird die Klassenfahrt zu einem Wettlauf mit ihren Feinden, allen voran der Löwen-Wandlerin Rebecca Youngblood.

There's good and bad in everyone. Except Tom. Tom used to think his life was pretty ordinary. Just another orphan, sleeping in the cellar of his uncle's pub with plenty of mice to chase. But then things started to change, both in the land of Boden-Rine and in young Tom's heart, after a stranger from a far-off land spun him a story of deadly adventure and world-ending peril.

Cleo und Cosmo können ihr Glück kaum fassen, als sie auf dem Jahrmarkt seltsame Bonbons von einer geheimnisvollen alten Frau gewinnen. Doch als sie die Bonbons in ihrem Garten einpflanzen, ahnen sie nicht, welches zauberhafte Abenteuer sie damit entfesseln. Über Nacht verwandelt sich ihr Garten in ein magisches Süßigkeitengewächs, in dem die leckersten Naschereien wachsen. Doch hinter der süßen Fassade lauert eine dunkle Gefahr. Mit jedem Bissen, den die Bewohner des Dorfes von den verlockenden Köstlichkeiten nehmen, geraten sie tiefer in den Bann böser Kräfte.

James dreams of being a reporter, so when his sixth grade English Teacher assigns everyone to enter the Mayor’s writing competition he is confident he can win. Then he sits down to write. Nothing. Not a single idea. James’ elderly neighbor, Stan, comes to the door with a box of old books, claiming they will cure him of his writer's block. James skeptically opens the first book and a small blue dragon appears in his room!