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Fourteen-year-old Selena Amaris dreams of magic-both figuratively and literally. During the day, she yearns to learn about secret powers and witchcraft, and during the night, she has recurring dreams of a mysterious witch standing by a moon-lit lake who has a peculiar magical tattoo on her hand . . . until her dreams turn out to be real.When a vision during gym class causes her to accidentally release five mystical beasts from a strange manor, her dreams start to become reality. Under the tutelage of the manor's resident Seath Faolan, Selena, along with her best friend Cara, begin a mystical journey full of witchcraft, magical thrall spirits, and a magical inheritance she is just starting to understand-because Selena isn't just a witch. She's the heir to a vast magical legacy full of mysteries and secrets she's not sure she'll ever learn to understand, a legacy that leads right back to the witch from her dreams: The Witch of the Full Moon, Elatha Yukiko.

The Boogeyman came knocking on the door.SamiraIn a single night, I lost everything. My parents, my home, my security. Having no idea what to do with me, my social worker finds a program where I can apply for a grant to pay for my room and board at the most prestigious private academy in my country of Locrottum. Locrottum Academy.It was better than staying in an orphanage, or trying to get along with a family I knew deep down I could never accept. In a way, Locrottum Academy has been a bittersweet blessing. It's allowed me to experience so much, but there's only one problem, the boogeyman has followed me to school.JuliusI never thought in a million years the new girl would turn out to be so interesting. We have a lot in common. Samira is smart, funny, and cute. It worries me that she's scared for her life, but I believe her when she says that someone is following her.I just wish we could get the teachers to take her seriously as well. I don't know what's going to happen, but I do know one thing. I'll protect Samira with everything I have. I won't let anyone try to take her from the school, or from my side.

What would you Sacrifice to be Heard?In Kaybrum, magic isn't outlawed, but it's far from accepted. At seventeen years old, Korvo has spent his life learning all society will teach him and campaigning for the freedom of his fellow Magics. When a young fire magic arrives in the city, tensions rise among his adopted family. Change can't come fast enough for Aer, and soon she and Korvo find themselves on different routes to the same end.Looking for guidance the only way he knows how, Korvo continually consults his fortune-telling cards. But they hint of disaster and change, victory and pain, and offer little clarity on which side will come away victorious. With the future of Magics hanging in the balance, Korvo must make a choice: abandon his friends to their anger or risk failure to keep them safe.This young adult fantasy novel marries found family character interactions with intense political and social intrigue to create an edge-of-your-seat read perfect for fans of Chloe Gong and Laura Sebastian.

"A witch's boots told the story of her life. They showed you where she'd been, where she was going, and what kind of a witch she would be when she got there. And, most importantly, they were proof that said witch was not someone to be trifled with. She was to be listened to, and obeyed, and yes sometimes even feared, because her wisdom was hard earned and her wrath swift and mighty. They would have to be, for her to have lived in such boots for so many a year. No one trusted a witch in brand new boots, and rightly so as far as Glunda was concerned."Glunda Ashwillow is on top of the world. About to become head witch, and the youngest ever Guardian of the Golden Key, the only thing standing in her way is her old enemy, the Drupe Mages. They have the key, and they're not willing to give it up without a fight.With a coven of quarrelsome witches to contend with, and a fief full of farmers on the verge of revolt, can Glunda beat the mages and get the key before she runs out of veg? Or is there a cold, hard, carrot-less winter ahead for all concerned?A tale of heroism and hotpots, Glunda The Veg Witch is a fun fantasy adventure everyone can enjoy.

The second Shakespearean war has come, as Abigail returns, and starts to murder gods. Asking her followers old hideout which happens to be Tessa, William and Snows current storyverse school, Abigail possesses a rich brat called blade. Dark powers will rise in the dead of night, and Tessa will lose the light in her eyes!

The second Shakespearean war is reaching its end game! Terrifying powers arising from the depths of the storyverse, and it is tessa's first year mount colour Academy of the story arts Abigail 's terrifying power will be seen in full, the clock Lord will rise, and it will all end with a simple piece of cloth.

Family wields the greatest magic.A missing father. A mother bewitched. Wilhelmina must use her unpredictable magic to catch whoever-or whatever-is stalking her parents. Will her powers be enough to restore her family? When Wilhelmina accidentally sets her remedial magic class on fire, she is sent to live in the ordinary world with a mother she barely knows. Her adjustment gets off to a very rocky start. She has sudden, unexplainable bursts of magic-mostly while navigating the middle-school minefield-and her mother's behaving like she's under some spell. Despite her handicapped magic, Wilhelmina vows to get to the bottom of it all-even if she could vanish without a trace just like her father. "Wilhelmina Quigley: Magic School Dropout" is a fish-out-of-water story with touches of mystery, fantasy, and humor. A witty tale of enchantment.

She knew nothing of the world of magic...Not even that she is an enchantress.And now evil is in the midst.​​Fourteen-year-old Aria Chesler has only ever known the life of moving from one place to the next. The reason she and her parents move, she doesn't know, that is until she goes to Incanting Academy. All her life she has been made fun of for the odd and unexplainable things that always happen to her. At Incanting Academy, she makes friends for the first time...but also many enemies.​Once she finds her parents missing, her whole world turns upside down and secrets are revealed. Magic runs in her veins.​She also learns a merciless, powerful man has been hunting her parents down, desperate to discover something they know. Malus, an immortal enchanter. He alone has a dark past of leading the Dark Forces-a group of malicious and harmful people.​When Aria is told Malus has her parents, she wants to save them. The Forces of Light are trying to protect her and save her parents, but she will stop at nothing to get them back. So, Aria sets off with her three friends on a dark, petrifying journey to rescue them...but little does she know she will discover a secret deep within herself that will change the course of history... Meeting Twilight is a story of teenage friendship, adventure, and hidden truths. Travel into the world of magic with Aria Chesler and experience newfound powers, other realms, and action swirling with mystery and steeped with emotion.Meeting Twilight is Book 1 in The Great Diviner Series.

LA FALDA DE HUESOS DE ROSAMUNDA SANDYMANHISTORIA FICCIÓN/THRILLER/PARANORMAL«Las alumnas del instituto religioso Santa Catalina de Chicago están de viaje de fin de curso por Italia. Rachel, su profesora y responsable de las jóvenes, se encuentra con una situación que nunca hubiera imaginado: al conductor del autobús en el que viajaban le da un infarto.En medio de la nada son rescatadas por un apuesto conductor en el que Rachel, desesperada por la ayuda, confía. La ayuda llega mediante un misterioso ciclista que las lleva en el autobús a través de la frondosidad del bosque hasta una aldea aparentemente abandonada.A pesar de los continuos ánimos de la profesora a sus alumnas, ella misma se verá poseída por el mismo miedo después de la primera noche.A partir de ahí, el grupo de chicas se verá sometido a una persecución que nunca hubieran imaginado. El mal en su estado más puro se presentará frente a ellas mediante un ser que lleva siglos modelando su macabro vestido: Rosamunda Sandyman.»***¿Qué soy? Para muchos he sido una amante traicionera, para otros una falsa amiga, para la mayoría… una bruja.Pero para mí soy una diseñadora, la mejor de todos los tiempos.Mi nombre es Rosamunda Sandyman y llevo siglos mejorando y mejorando mi vestido.¿Te gusta?

Three months ago, Charmaine Grimes lost everything. After all she endured, Charmaine tries to hold onto her grief and mask her pain for the world to see, but enemies are still at large.As Dalton Saphirrus continues to put off his impending coronation, he is confronted with the realities of politics and obligations in New Sarridolon. Stuck in a marriage contract he did not consent to, Dalton faces political blocks at every corner. The power of snow that lives within him has caused a physical change. As foes gather in the shadows of the continent, Dalton is forced to confront whether the weight of the crown is too much to bear.The second installment of The Prince of Snow series, The King of Flames is a testament to true love, the limits of power, and the lengths one will go to keep all that they hold dear from falling apart.The King of Flames is inspired by the legends of King Arthur. It is perfect for the fans of BBC's Merlin, Victoria Aveyard's Glass Sword, Brigid Kemmerer's Defy the Night, and the CW's Reign.

Ixus, a former Cleric/Magic-User, has transformed into one of the most powerful of the undead through dire magical practices. Now he has set his undead army on a path to destroy the Borean defenses at Corrente, the gateway to the capital. Thistle, a White Wizardess in her own right and her husband, Jared, recently anointed a Bard, use their considerable prowess to help deal with this threat to the Kingdom. Meanwhile, Meligance, Thistle's mentor, leads a small company, including Jared's brother, Ge-or, into the west. Their aim - to destroy the enemy's effort at its source - IXUS - the citadel, the dungeons, the lich. Our three protagonists continue to explore the uses of Magic, Music, and Might in order to thwart the powers of darkness. Challenged at every turn, Meligance's company fights through the dungeons of Ixus, facing horrible odds, while Jared and Thistle help lead the kingdom's resistance to stem the undead tide at Corrente.

WINNER, READERS' CHOICE BOOK AWARDS, BEST BOOK FOR TEENS, 2023. WINNER, AMERICAN FICTION AWARDS, BEST PRE-TEEN BOOK, 2023. FINALIST, UK WISHING SHELF AWARDS, BEST TEEN BOOK. Step into the realms of boundless magic, treacherous quests, and the tantalizing allure of the unknown. For fans of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Percy Jackson, and Shadow and Bone comes a tale that's in a league of its own.Ana Zest might look like your ordinary teen, dreaming of Hollywood stardom, but she's anything but typical. With enigmatic violet eyes that hide a secret even she's unaware of, her life takes a fantastical turn when a quirky app propels her and her brother, Zackary, into an enchanting multiverse.From Los Angeles to a planet echoing both wonder and chaos, they find themselves in the heart of a cosmic mystery. A world on the brink of destruction, a secret academy, a vampire overlord, and a prophecy that hints at Ana's destiny. But when the sinister Censor snatches Zackary away, Ana's dream role becomes a race against time, darkness, and the very fabric of the universe itself.Hidden truths, cosmic battles, and a dash of Hollywood glamor - can Ana save her brother, embrace her power, and fulfill the prophecy? Or will the multiverse's secrets prove too monstrous for one girl to conquer?Dive into the multiverse, where destiny awaits at the crossroads of magic and mystery. The cosmos has never been this enthralling!**Order your copy now and embark on an unforgettable journey!**

"We are special. You are not."Declan Moore knows he's not the chosen one. In a modern nation controlled by witches and wizards, he has nothing but a famous surname. All he needs is an inkling of power to dampen the disappointment of being a LAMP-one Lacking All Magical Potential.Then the world falls apart. Overnight, every witch and wizard he knows-his parents included-is turned to iron and captured. Declan avoids the same fate thanks to mysterious a girl who seems to know more about him than he does himself. As he searches to save his parents, an uncomfortable reality bubbles to the surface. Declan isn't helpless. He's dangerously powerful. And using that power to save his parents could kill them all.

"The final book in the swoony and high-stakes fantasy rom-com trilogy that began with Twin Crowns, about twin princesses separated at birth--from bestselling authors Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber. Twin queens Rose & Wren survived the Battle for Anadawn and brought back magic to their kingdom. But danger lurks in Eana's shadows. Wren is troubled. Ever since she performed the blood spell on Prince Ansel, her magic has become unruly. Worse, the spell created a link between Wren and the very man she's trying to forget: Icy King Alarik of Gevra. A curse is eating away at both of them. To fix it they must journey to the northern mountains--under the watchful guard of Captain Tor Iversen--to consult with the Healer on High. Rose is haunted. Waking one night to find her undead ancestor Oonagh Starcrest by her bed, she receives a warning: Surrender the throne--or face a war that will destroy Eana. With nowhere to turn and desperate to find a weapon to defeat Oonagh, Rose seeks help from Shen-Lo in the Sunkissed Kingdom, but what she finds there may break her heart. As Oonagh threatens all Rose and Wren hold dear, it will take everything they have to save Eana--including a sacrifice they may not be prepared to make"--

Atalanta never wanted to be the reason for her friends' suffering, but you can't lie your way out of rock bottom.Six months have passed since the swamp battle, and Atalanta Capp is not well. Consumed with guilt and grief, she's plagued with terrible nightmares, has broken up with Tristan, and is lying to her closest friend. In order to mend her strained relationships, Atalanta agrees to attend a house party to meet Tristan's friends and consequently his new girlfriend. The fun-filled night takes a turn for the worst when she finds herself fighting an undead witch from the past. When Bridgette and Tristan don't believe that witches are rising from the grave, Atalanta forces herself to put her grief and heartache aside and use her huntress skills to unravel the mystery in order to prove she is not losing her mind. As she gets closer to the truth, bodies with devoured souls start piling up, forcing Atalanta to confront the demons of her past that keep making her remember how she failed her mother, herself, and her friends. But when a witch gets too close to killing a new friend she wants to care about, Atalanta realizes her greatest fear is true-she still can't protect anyone.However, if she doesn't learn to forgive her mistakes and trust in her Captrix talents, more people around her will die, and this time, Atalanta won't be able to recover...

"It's Treasure Island meets The Outsiders... a grand adventure not to be missed." -Haris Orkin, award-winning author of the James Flynn EscapadesAbandoned as an infant, 15-year-old Bonnie Hartwright doesn't know who she really is. And that just might get her killed.After her latest scrape with the law, foster girl Bonnie is abruptly carted off to a "reform sailing camp" on the Carolina coast. There, she discovers the camp is actually a training compound of a centuries-old secret society, all of whose members are descendants of a notorious pirate. Bonnie and her fellow teen internees, all denizens of the digital age, must now master the old ways of sword and sail as they prepare to battle a mysterious, unnamed enemy. During weeks of training, Bonnie finds herself drawn to both Wilder, a charismatic thief, and Reed, the grandson of the group's leader, a boy who carries the weight of a family legacy on his shoulders.But a secret is being withheld from Bonnie, one that could end up proving lethal. Before it's too late, she must uncover the truth about herself or face certain death in a watery grave.In The Brigands of the Compass Rose, Runkle and Webb put a modern-day twist on the swashbuckling page-turners of the past, blending action, romance, and a heavy dose of black magic into a thrilling young adult adventure like no other.

"Explore the thrilling origins of the druid Doric in this original prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. For as long as she can remember, Doric has felt alone. Abandoned by her human parents, she wandered for years before being taken in by a community of Neverwinter Wood elves. But her horns and tail proclaim a tiefling heritage, and even among the kindest of elves, her fledgling druidic abilities mark her as different from the rangers around her. And as humans begin to encroach farther and farther into the once pristine woods, Doric knows she needs to master her druidic capabilities if she is to be any help to her adopted family. With no means of helping Doric themselves, her guardians see no choice but to send her somewhere she can come into her own.Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each.Among their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave's fold. If she's going to protect her home, she'll have to reckon with her people, her power, and the walls she's built to keep herself safe from both."--

"A whimsical journey that inspires young readers to uncover their extraordinary powers hidden within everyday items. Join Wooshi Witch on her quest to cultivate a spectacular garden. Despite years of trials and failed experiments, Wooshi is determined to find the secret to success. Unexpectedly, guidance arrives from an unlikely source - humans. Through unwavering perseverance and a sprinkle of magic, she unlocks the extraordinary potential hidden within ordinary elements. This enchanting picture book features captivating illustrations by award-winning artist Gui Tuzi, written by internationally acclaimed author Yun Dai, and adapted by Helen H. Wu. With its blend of whimsy, resilience, and exploration of everyday wonders, this book inspires young readers to uncover their unique magical abilities within ordinary things."--Amazon.

"When the sands of time shift, I Will be your portal."In a world of secrets, the fate of the New World rests in the hands of three unlikely heroes. Hugh Geber, Barrington Delphin and Emily Le Fey are in hiding under the protection of the Collins family at the University of Science and Progression after returning to Portis-Montis with the lore book of magic. The unexpected arrival of Adelia Geber, Hugh's sister-in-law, has only added to the complicated mix. With tensions rising across the New World, and the battle for Skellig-Krieg against forces loyal to the Elf King looming, Hugh, Barrington and Emily find themselves torn between joining the fight or pursuing the books of lore. When the news reaches them that the Elf King and Robert Smithson are already on the trail of the next book, the group must face their fears and make a decision that could decide the fate of the world.Will they join the fight and risk losing those they love, or will they pursue the books, which in the wrong hands, will spell disaster?

Edi has collected antiques and ghost stories for as long as they can remember. Some old objects buzz with history, and when Edi touches them, they see fragments of the item's story. But are the visions real? Edi desperately wants to believe in the supernatural until a mysterious ghost transforms their mom into a mannequin.Helped by Delilah, a thirteen-year-old psychic, Edi researches local hauntings to untangle how and why their mom became a mannequin. When Edi finally employs their ability to see an artifact's history, they learn the terrifying truth.The ghost that turned Edi's mom into a mannequin wants to resurrect herself, and she doesn't care how many people she murders in the process. If Edi doesn't put her spirit to rest by the end of the summer solstice, dozens of people will be forever mannequinized, including Edi and Delilah's moms.Find out what happens in Junk Junction by Sara Codair!

Dream a little dream of fairyland ...Twice, the dragon riders have united to defeat the warlocks. Still, six incredibly dangerous warlocks remain, and no one knows what nefarious schemes they have in store ...Certainly not Ben, the Bengal cat who defeated the first of those warlocks using magic and mayhem. The cat who dreams of a threatening omen involving his former fairy-cat companion Ta'ra - a portent that will determine the fate of the worlds to come.Something's amiss in fairyland, it seems - no doubt the meticulous unfolding of the warlocks' plans ..."A Cat's Guide to Dreaming of Fairies" is the seventh novel in the Dragoncat series of fun and child-friendly dragon riding adventures where not only humans befriend dragons, but cats (and a dog) too.Something's amiss in fairyland, it seems. And it no doubt has something to do with the meticulous unfolding of the warlocks' plans."A Cat's Guide to Dreaming of Fairies" is the seventh novel in the Dragoncat series of fun and child-friendly dragon riding adventures where not only humans befriend dragons, but cats (and a dog) too.

Androgeus Frost has recently joined LOWBORN HIGH, a rundown inner-city comprehensive magic school that is often struggling with funding, but its pupils can still be capable of some truly amazing feats, as Androgeus finds out when he becomes friends with fellow pupils Maisy, Ali and Drill.

Fairytales can be fierce...Raven is a hedge witch with a problem. Her homicidal sister is plotting against her and she has a ghost with a fork phobia living in her shoe closet. When the chance comes to crash a christening at the castle, she enlists the aid of her trusty cat familiar, Nona, to help her cast the spell for the perfect dress. But when a blessing turns into a curse, can she find the right charm to fix it? He might be the Prince Charming she's looking for...Marcus of Pendleton is a cat shifter in search of his brother. When a lead at the Warty Frog takes him on an adventure filled with wild magic and well... zombies... can the prince find the fair witch and the answer he seeks? Or will the castle walls keep him entombed forever within the enchanted briar?

"It's autumn, and Covenly residents are gathering at the annual fall fair. The three Weird Sisters--Hildegurp, Glubbifer, and Yuckmina--are running a Flying Broom ride for Covenly kids. Nine-year-old Jessica Nibley is overseeing the petting zoo nearby, which includes Jessica's goat, Leona Swapnik's prized chickens, and bats, spiders, and frogs in fancy clothes from the sisters' pet emporium. When a frog hops out of the noisy petting zoo, the sisters and Jessica dash into the chicken coop, hoping to find it there. They don't. And they also discover that their cat, Graymalkin, who was napping in the coop, is missing too, along with Leona's New Hampshire Red chicken. Could it be fowl play? The sisters are ready to solve another mystery. As they search for clues, chaos follows: a chick'n sandwich goes missing; a roller skate is transformed into a roller coaster; an errant spell turns the mayor into a giant frog and a frog into an elegant man; and Cosmo Keene, dressed in a chicken suit, hides and snaps Polaroid pictures, hoping to gather evidence of the sisters' shenanigans. The action culminates in a runaway coaster car whomping into a giant pink puff of cotton candy, just missing Chelsea Oh. In the midst of the havoc, the sisters begin to understand that their spells have created problems for others, and although they don't know how to un-spell, they attempt to make amends: the mayor is human again, and the elegant man reverts to froggy form. But the cat and chicken are still missing, and the only clue to their whereabouts is in Cosmo's photo: a cat's tail sticks out from under a tent. Suspicion falls on Graymalkin--is she a chicken-napper? Luckily, the cat had walked through a puddle of spilled caramel, and a trail of sticky paw prints leads them to the cat, napping near the soft, warm chicken, who is safe and sound, and who had wandered to get away from the wand flashes of the Flying Broom. The day ends with a group ride on a Ferris wheel fashioned out of a pinwheel, and caramel apples for everyone. Full of humorous misunderstanding and hints and phrases from Hamlet, this whimsical mystery reminds readers that actions have consequences that can't always be undone. But we can own up to them, apologize, and make better choices in the future. Dynamic, humorous, and expressive illustrations by Kari Rust are in black and white with roughly two per chapter. End matter includes a recipe for caramel apples."--