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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their stockings. Discover the terrifying Yuletide fables that have horrified kids for generations.

For the first time ever, a special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there and back again. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon . . .Written for J.R.R. Tolkiens own children, The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937. With a beautiful cover design, a handful of black white drawings and two maps by the author himself, the book became an instant success and was reprinted shortly afterwards with five color plates.Tolkiens own selection of finished paintings and drawings have become inseparable from his text, adorning editions of The Hobbit for more than 85 years. But the published art has afforded only a glimpse of Tolkiens creative process, and many additional sketches, colored drawings and maps although exhibited and published elsewhere have never appeared within the pages of The Hobbit.In this unique enhanced edition of Tolkiens enchanting classic tale, the full panoply of his art is reproduced for the first time, presenting more than 50 illustrations to accompany Bilbo Baggins on his adventure there and back again.

Historien om byen Bisnaga begynder i trettenhundredetallet i det sydlige Indien, hvor en blind kvinde, mirakelmageren, profeten og digteren Pampa Kampana, har færdiggjort sit enorme epos om byen, forseglet det i en lerpotte og gravet det ned. Fire et halvt århundrede efter bliver det fundet, og romanen om Bisnaga – Sejrens by kan fortælles.Den historie begynder, da alle mændene i den niårige Pampa Kampanas landsby er blevet dræbt i et ligegyldigt slag, og den lille pige magtesløs må se til, mens hendes mor, og alle de kvinder hun kender, træder syngende ind i deres mænds ligbål og lader sig brænde op. Kort efter oplever den sønderknuste pige et guddommeligt møde, der vil ændre historiens gang. Hun bliver en mægtig gudindes redskab og påtager sig derved en gigantisk opgave: at give kvinder magt, rettigheder og selvbestemmelse i et patriarkalsk samfund.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the fifth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.

Collecting seven tales from classic penny publications including the story of Mrs. Lovett, the piemaking counterpart to Sweeney Todd, this volume features newly edited text and insights from Dr. Dittmer's research to revive a wild company of witches, femme fatales, and deadly criminals for a new generation of readers.

The Wind in the Willows is a children's story focused around four animals as they find themselves in a series of misadventures.

Medusa, a gripping novel written by the acclaimed author Jessie Burton, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury UK, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and mythology. Set in a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Burton's storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from one of the most talented writers of our time. Experience the magic of Medusa and let it enchant you with its rich narrative and compelling characters.

Two stepsisters encounter the gods and giants of Norse mythology, as they face their intertwining destinies and an ominous prophecy in this powerful novel from the acclaimed author of The Witch's Heart.Oddny and Gunnhild meet as children, and they could not be more different. Oddny longs for a quiet, peaceful life. Gunnhild, on the other hand, burns for power, secretly longing to harness the magic that flows inside of her, and one day become queen. But after a visiting wise woman makes an ominous prophecy that involves them both, the girls take a blood oath to help each other always.When Oddny's mother is killed and her sister kidnapped by Viking raiders, she finds herself set adrift from the life she imagined. Gunnhild, who fled her home years ago to learn the ways of a witch, is on her way to her exalted destiny. When they find each other again, their bond will be tested in ways they could never had imagined in this rich novel of magic, history, and sworn sisterhood.

KRYPTO-serien er en fascinerende og dramatisk graphic novel/tegneserie i bogformat med temaer som kryptozoologi, havbiologi, havuhyrer, venskaber, natur, mystik, spænding. Flotte stemningsfulde og mystiske illustrationer - og en fin introduktion til genren graphic novel.KRYPTO 4: RIMTÅGEOphelia, Bernard og Ruben besøger den hemmelige organisation Krypto. Er medlemmerne og deres leder, den mystiske gamle dame Una, overhovedet dem, de udgiver sig for at være? Og hvorfor vil de så gerne have fingre i Ophelias bog? Det bliver et kaotisk og uhyggeligt besøg, og det bliver ikke bedre af, at akvariechefen sejler ud for at finde Ophelia og hendes venner …Intens spænding, fuld af mystik, hemmelige selskaber og søuhyrer til børn fra 10+KRYPTO er Hans Jørgen Sandnes’ forfatterdebut og er nomineret til den norske Kulturdepartementets debutantpris.Hans Jørgen Sandnes (f. 1979) er en norsk illustrator, animator, tegneserieskaber og forfatter.Bogen er del af en vidunderlig tendens med at producere visuelle godbidder til de lidt større børn ... Den vil få mange fans.Litteratursiden

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.The Prophet is a fable about the prophet Al Mustafa, who has lived in city of Orphalese for over 12 years and when finally leaving for his home country, people gather to bid him farewell, and ask for his guidance on important aspects of life.A worldwide bestseller since it's original publication in 1923, the book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good andevil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history, as well as one of the bestselling books of all time.

Slavic mythology brought together with the legends, folkore and fairy tales of Eastern Europe in this intriguing new collection.With a new introduction, this collection of Slavic tales is based on the oral storytelling traditions of the peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Polish and the Slovaks to the Macedonians, Czechs and Serbians, with roots in pagan folklore and influenced by the Viking traders who settled in Kiev in the early middle ages. Stories abound with mountains, magic palaces and temples and such incredible tales as 'The King of the Toads', 'Vassilissa the Cunning', and 'The Tsar of the Sea' and 'The Feather of Bright Finist the Falcon'.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

One of Ireland's greatest writers, the Nobel-prize winner W. B. Yeats, was fascinated by the myths and folklore of his native country. Compiled by Yeats in 1892, these stories were collected around the country by a variety of historians, including Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Within these pages, you'll discover tales of greedy sons who get their comeuppance, canny priests, evil witches and demons alongside legends of heroic kings, giants and, of course, the good folk themselves - the fairies, the leprechauns and the cluricauns. These are yarns that have passed down through generations and which are still as entertaining and magical as when they were first recalled. This gorgeous foil-stamped edition includes enchanting illustrations and is presented in a handsome slipcase. Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. Featuring Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this new translation brings to light the military masterpieces of ancient China. These seven texts display an understanding of strategy and warfare still relevant more than 2,000 years after they were originally written. Together, they present a uniquely eastern tradition of warfare that emphasizes speed, stealth, and cunning. This collection includes seven of the most famous military texts of ancient China: The Art of War, Wuzi, Wei Liaozi, Taigong's Six Secret Teachings, The Methods of the Sima, Three Strategies of Huang Shigong, and Questions and Replies Between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing. These new translations bring to light several texts that display an understanding of strategy and warfare that still has relevance millennia after their original publication. From the 11th-century AD onward, these texts became required reading for Chinese military officers. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.

The Chartwell Classics edition of Aesop’s Fables contains 284 timeless fables, including the most popular stories like “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.”

The Dragon's Promise, a captivating novel by Elizabeth Lim, was published in 2022 by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. This spellbinding tale intertwines elements of fantasy and adventure, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. The story unfolds with a promise made to a dragon, a pledge that could change everything. Elizabeth Lim's brilliant storytelling and vivid imagination bring this tale to life, making it a memorable journey for the readers. The Dragon's Promise is not just a book, but a world waiting to be explored. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2022.

Det gamle eventyr i nye klæderI mere end 200 år har den onde dronning i historien om Snehvide stillet det samme spørgsmål til troldspejlet: ”Lille spejl på væggen der, hvem er smukkest i landet her?”I denne nye udgave af eventyret er et enkelt ord i spørgsmålet skiftet ud: ”Lille spejl på væggen der, hvem er modigst i landet her?” Med det bliver Snehvide en helt ny historie. Deltagerne er de kendte, men der er nye roller og værdier i spil. Kongen er ikke bare konge. De syv dværge er ikke kun statister uden betydning. Og når prinsen har frelst Snehvide, skal de ikke giftes og leve lykkeligt til deres dages ende på slottet. Snehvide er en anden ung kvinde i dag.Roller og værdier er flyttet til vores egen tid. Stadig et spændende eventyr, men med nutidige og inspirerende medvirkende.Den unge tyske forlægger Stephan Kalinski syntes bestemt, at hans børn skulle kende brødrene Grimms gamle folkeeventyr, men de skulle ikke i samme omgang have de gamle værdier leveret. Derfor er han begyndt, sammen med sin engelske ven Iain Botterill, at skrive de gamle eventyr igennem. "Snehvide" er det første - yndefuldt nyillustreret af den italienske tegner Claudia Piras.

Experience Jonathan Livingston Seagull’s timeless and inspirational message like never before in the new complete edition of this philosophical classic, perfect for readers of all ages—now with a fourth part of Jonathan’s journey, as well as last words from author Richard Bach.This is the story for people who follow their hearts and make their own rules…people who get special pleasure out of doing something well, even if only for themselves…people who know there’s more to this living than meets the eye: they’ll be right there with Jonathan, flying higher and faster than they ever dreamed.A pioneering work that wed graphics with words, Jonathan Livingston Seagull now enjoys a whole new life.

Celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell shares his intimate and inspiring reflections on the art of living in this beautifully packaged book, part of a new series to be based on his unpublished writings.

Genfortællinger af mere end 30 spændende fortællinger om de nordiske myter, både dem vi kender, og de mere ukendte, fra den nordiske mytologi. De retro-agtige illustrationer spiller utrolig flot sammen med de spændende fortællinger. Bogen indeholder en indholdsfortegnelse, ordliste og stikordsregister.Resultatet er en yderst indbydende, charmerende og lærerig børne-fagbog, som jeg vil anbefale til anskaffelse til samtlige børnebiblioteker og PLC'er.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN målgruppe: 7+

E.T.A. Hoffmanns sort-romantiske eventyr fra 1820 er fortællingen om en pæn, borgerlig familie. Den lille Marie, der har en livlig fantasi, leger julenat med sine gaver, mens familien sover. Legetøjet er skabt af hendes gudfader, det mekaniske geni Droßelmeier.En grusom kamp udspiller sig julenat mellem Nøddeknækkeren og Musekongen.Bogen er en del af Klims klassikerserie oversat af Hans-Jørgen Birkmose, hvoraf de seneste er illustreret af Martin Røes.

Den ældre danske litteratur bugner af sagn og fortællinger om historiske skikkelser såvel som rent opdigtede personer. Fælles for de mange sagn og fortællinger, som Vilhelm Østergaard har samlet, er, at de alle er med til at tegne et billede ikke kun af den ældre danske litteraturhistorie, men også af danskernes sind, kultur og værdier igennem århundrederne. Bogen udkom første gang i 1892, men selve fortællingerne er flere hundrede år gamle.Vilhelm Østergaard (1852-1928) var en dansk forfatter, journalist og titulær professor, der udgav en lang række bøger i forskellige genrer. Som journalist skrev Vilhelm Østergaard for blade som "Nationaltidende", "Berlingske Tidende" og "Dagens nyheder" om primært kulturliv. Han debuterede som forfatter i 1879 med novellesamlingen "Fra ulige steder" og udgav efterfølgende både romaner, digtsamlinger, erindringer, biografier, lærebøger samt genfortællinger af eventyr og sagn. I 899 blev han titulær professor, og senere blev han både Ridder af Dannebrog og Dannebrogsmand.

“Romanen er en fantastisk smuk fortælling der befinder sig et sted mellem Astrid Lindgren og H.C. Andersen, ja, den lægger sig tæt op ad noget af det allerbedste inden for nordisk litteratur. Hvis man ikke bliver berørt af den her tekst er man lavet af sten.”Ronja bor sammen med storesøsteren Melissa og deres far i bydelen Tøyen i Oslo. Faren drikker for meget og da julen nærmer sig finder Ronja et job til ham – som juletræssælger. Så alt ser lyst ud, faren har fået forskud på lønnen og pludselig er køleskabet fuldt af mad og de drømmer om hytten i skoven. Faren kan bare ikke holde på et job og inden længe er han tilbage på det brune værtshus Stargate.Men på en mørk og trøstesløs himmel er der en lille gnist af håb. Og tre vise mænd – en pedel, en ældre nabo og en juletræssælger. Stargate er en julefortælling om børn og fulde folk og sandheden. “Her er der ingen overflødige ord. Sætningerne lyser, de rummer en helt særlig kraft … en øm – og magisk! – julefortælling som berører og bevæger, en bog som bør ligge under samtlige juletræer i år.” – Dagens Næringsliv“Bogen er underfundig, klog, håbefuld og trist, med en god portion livsvisdom og en slutning der åbner sig mod lyset. Selv om det handler om omsorgssvigt står barnets håb og optimisme i centrum. Er det her så en ren voksenbog? Nej, det er en bog der passer til alle fra ti til hundrede og ti.” – VGLink til LÆSEPRØVE: https://issuu.com/batzerco/docs/stargate_l_sepr_ve

Antologi med 24 fortællinger om nordisk folketroForsideillustrator Morten KrebsLæs om forfatterne og se hvilke noveller de har skrevet på forlagets hjemmesideFolketroen lever i mange forskellige fortællinger.Krogmanden, der ligger på lur efter dem, der kommer for tæt på vandet. Å-manden, der holder søen fuld af fisk, hvis blot han får et menneskeoffer. Gravsoen, dødsvarslet, der angriber med en knivskarp ryg og gloende øjne. Hyldemor, beskytteren. Hultræet, skiftingen, valravnen, nissen – de er der allesammen i vores fælles bevidsthed, og nu er de også her, hvor 23 forfattere giver 24 nye fortolkninger af ældgamle fortællinger.Hold blot fast, for noget er på vej …Forord af Lene Vinther AndersenNoveller af Sinus Reuss, Teddy Vork, Thea Marie Munk Pedersen, Nicoline Kjærsgaard Møller, Alexandra Vinther, Rikke Havner Alrø, Thea Astrid, Mette Engel-Holm, Silja Bødker, Signe Fahl, Kat Lassen, Helle Jakobsen, Mariane Mide, Maria Pilh Bengtsen, Summer Ema, Lars Ahn, Rasmus Vestergaard, Malene Fabricius Holm, Andrias Andreasen, Judith Annette Sølvkjær, Pernille Thorenfeldt, Gudrun Østergaard, Barbara Beatrice DavidsenDownload gratis undervisningsmateriale fra forlagets hjemmesideAnmeldelserBibliotekernes materialevurdering: "Det er en imponerende samling af meget forskellige historier, som har meget på hjerte, og som alle sværmer for overtroen og det lille gys. Man får lyst til at tage den frem, når mørket lukker sig om os i vintermånederne, og fortidens glemte skabninger synes tættere på en nogensinde. Anbefales til indkøb."★★★★★ Youlooklikeabook. ★★★★ Fantastiske Familiebøger. "Efter første historie var jeg fanget." mydailybookdenmark. "Det her er tale om en kvalitetsudgivelse, både indholdsmæssigt og håndværksmæssigt." Gyseren.dk. "Krabat har formået at samle et stærkt udvalg af litterære kræfter, der igennem samlingens små 400 sider byder på masser af isnende spænding." Litteratursiden.