Oakleaf Academy: A Mystery at Fairy School
Oakleaf Academy: A Mystery at Fairy School

Author: Melody Lockhart

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2023-03-01

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1398823732

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Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the boarding school at the end of the rainbow. Fairies, pixies, sprites, and other magical "smallfolk" come here to learn, play, and make lifelong friends. This charming and relatable chapter book series blends together ingredients that guarantee a truly magical brew: • The hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories. • The ups and downs of real schoolgirls' friendships. • A generous sprinkling of mystery and adventure! IN THIS STORY... Ivy isn't like most other fairies. She doesn't like sweet-scented flowers, glittery dresses, pretty music, and ballroom dances. How can she fit in when she just wants to rock out? One night Ivy spots a mysterious, monstrous figure silhouetted against the window of Oakleaf's library. It's a boggart! Is this creature up to no good? Or is it an outsider who just wants to be loved for themselves-just like Ivy? Join Ivy and her best friends Jessamy, Poppy, and Azalea in a heartfelt tale packed with mystery and excitement. And look out for the fearsome toad-dragon! Ideal for readers aged 7+.

The Fairy School of Castle Frank
The Fairy School of Castle Frank

Author: Grant Balfour

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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Grant Balfour's 'The Fairy School of Castle Frank' is a charming and whimsical tale that delves into the enchanting world of fairies and their magical adventures at a unique school. The book is written in a delightful and imaginative style, transporting readers to a realm where fantasies come alive. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Balfour creates a literary landscape that appeals to both young and adult audiences, reminiscent of classic fairy tales but with a modern twist. The books detailed world-building and intricate plot make it a captivating read for those seeking an escape to a magical realm. Grant Balfour, known for his creative storytelling and love for folklore, drew inspiration from his childhood fascination with fairy tales to craft 'The Fairy School of Castle Frank.' His background in literature and passion for weaving narratives shine through in this delightful book, showcasing his talent for creating enchanting stories that resonate with readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Fairy School of Castle Frank' to anyone looking for a whimsical and heartwarming read filled with magic, adventure, and a touch of nostalgia. Grant Balfour's enchanting tale is sure to sweep you off your feet and transport you to a realm where dreams take flight.

Supernatural Mysteries
Supernatural Mysteries

Author: John Buchan

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13:

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"The Wind in the Portico" – a man decks up his house with remnants of pagan temples and gods but himself starts performing horrific ancient rituals... "The Green Wildebeest" – a man is cursed when he desecrates a sacred African grove... "No-man's-land" – a man comes face-to-face with a beast in wilderness who hunts cattle and murders people... "The Watcher by the Threshold" – An unmentionable creature piggybacks a man from his near-death experience... "Space" – A brilliant mathematician theorizes the existence of a new dimension but it is not uninhabited, something lurks there... "Tendebaunt Manus" – war affects two brothers, kills one and changes another... "Witch Wood" – ancient Scottish witchcraft practices make a comeback and must be stopped before more lives are endangered. "A Journey of Little Profit" – a shepherd is transformed into a nice person but why and how? "The Outgoing of the Tide" – jealousy and witchcraft never go well for anyone! "The Grove of Ashtaroth" – a home in African wilderness with an ancient temple in its vicinity affects its new occupant... "Basilissa" – a curious nightmare leads to a deadly countdown or is it a warning? "Fullcircle" – a haunted new-house and a doomed family ... "Magic-Walking Stick" – an old man gives Bill an enchanted walking-stick... "Skule Skerry" – an island for migratory birds attracts other unnatural creatures as well... "The Strange Adventure of Mr. Andrew Hawthorn" – after his disappearance, Hawthorne returns to narrate what happened to him... John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. His 100 works include nearly thirty novels, seven collections of short stories and biographies.

Scott's Shadow
Scott's Shadow

Author: Ian Duncan

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1400884306

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Scott's Shadow is the first comprehensive account of the flowering of Scottish fiction between 1802 and 1832, when post-Enlightenment Edinburgh rivaled London as a center for literary and cultural innovation. Ian Duncan shows how Walter Scott became the central figure in these developments, and how he helped redefine the novel as the principal modern genre for the representation of national historical life. Duncan traces the rise of a cultural nationalist ideology and the ascendancy of Scott's Waverley novels in the years after Waterloo. He argues that the key to Scott's achievement and its unprecedented impact was the actualization of a realist aesthetic of fiction, one that offered a socializing model of the imagination as first theorized by Scottish philosopher and historian David Hume. This aesthetic, Duncan contends, provides a powerful novelistic alternative to the Kantian-Coleridgean account of the imagination that has been taken as normative for British Romanticism since the early twentieth century. Duncan goes on to examine in detail how other Scottish writers inspired by Scott's innovations--James Hogg and John Galt in particular--produced in their own novels and tales rival accounts of regional, national, and imperial history. Scott's Shadow illuminates a major but neglected episode of British Romanticism as well as a pivotal moment in the history and development of the novel.

Enid Blyton: The Biography
Enid Blyton: The Biography

Author: Barbara Stoney

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-08-26

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0752469576

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Enid Blyton is known throughout the world for her imaginative childrens books and her enduring characters such as Noddy and the Famous Five. She is one of the most borrowed authors from British libraries and she holds a fascination for readers old and young alike. Yet until 1974, when Barbara Stoney first published her official biography, little was known about this most private author, even members of her own family. The woman who emerged from Barbara Stoney's remarkable research was hardworking, complex, often difficult and, in many ways. childlike. Now this widely praised classic biography has been fully updated for the twenty-first century and, with the addition of new colour illustration and an extended bibliography of Enid Blyton's books, it documents the growing appeal of this extraordinary woman and her writing. The fascinating story of one of the world's most famous authors will once again intrigue and delight all those with an interest in her timeless books.

Lost Mount Prospect
Lost Mount Prospect

Author: Gavin W. Kleespies

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780738540917

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Mount Prospect dates back to the 1840s. The village has a fascinating legacy as an immigrant community, an ambitious small town, an early progressive suburb, and a classic postwar community. However, few of todays residents are aware of this legacy. Much of Mount Prospects past has been overshadowed by the incredibly rapid development of the past half century. The population of Mount Prospect in 1950 was around 4,000 people, the population was almost 19,000 by 1960, and today it approaches 60,000. This amazingly rapid development fundamentally changed how Mount Prospect saw itself and redefined the communitys landscape. Many of the older buildings were demolished to make way for new developments or were modernized and are now hard to identify. The farms and early industries were replaced with houses and shopping areas. By the time this rapid development was over, it was hard to see what had been here before. Lost Mount Prospect is an examination of this history. It is a look at the village through the lens of what no longer exists. Mount Prospect dates back to the 1840s. The village has a fascinating legacy as an immigrant community, an ambitious small town, an early progressive suburb, and a classic postwar community. However, few of todays residents are aware of this legacy. Much of Mount Prospects past has been overshadowed by the incredibly rapid development of the past half century. The population of Mount Prospect in 1950 was around 4,000 people, the population was almost 19,000 by 1960, and today it approaches 60,000. This amazingly rapid development fundamentally changed how Mount Prospect saw itself and redefined the communitys landscape. Many of the older buildings were demolished to make way for new developments or were modernized and are now hard to identify. The farms and early industries were replaced with houses and shopping areas. By the time this rapid development was over, it was hard to see what had been here before. Lost Mount Prospect is an examination of this history. It is a look at the village through the lens of what no longer exists.

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 1022

ISBN-13:

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Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.