What if magic took over everything in its path? This is the fate of the old Hardbattle Bookshop. Magic has settled in every corner and brought chaos to Mr. Hardbattle's life, driving away all of his customers. Then one day, just when Mr. Hardbattle's had enough, a young boy named Arthur stumbles in. And soon Mr. Hardbattle, Arthur, and the lovable Miss Quint are banding together to reclaim the shop. A new home for magic must be found . . .
From the mind behind Shadow of an Empire and Colony comes a new YA Fantasy adventure full of friendship, discovery, and finance! Meet Axtara, a young dragon just leaving the nest in pursuit of her lifelong dream: To own and operate her own bank. Her destination? The edge of known civilization: Elnacier. The coastal kingdom is small, but brimming with natural resources and poised for an economic boom if the right conditions can be met. If. Change is never easy, and Axtara is going to have her claws full founding Elnacier's first bank as she runs up against skeptical townsfolk, stubborn ministers, suspicious business owners, and tradition itself. Especially as she's also about to be Elnacier's first dragon ...
Axtara returns in this stunning sequel to the best-selling Axtara - Banking and Finance! Meet Axtara, a young dragoness who set out for a kingdom at the edge of the world with the dream of opening her own bank. She's faced many challenges in pursuit of that dream: Gaining acceptance from the locals, befriending a princess, explaining loans, and even facing mortal peril alongside a dangerous financial conspiracy. But now? Things have finally come together, and both Elnacier and Axtara's bank are starting to thrive. But success always invites new challenge. Suspicious withdrawals are beginning to plague Axtara's bank, alongside rumors of strange newcomers to the kingdom. And just as Axtara begins her own investigation into the matter, a chance encounter with a powerful Ancient magic turns her world on its head. Now trapped in an unfamiliar form, it's going to take every talent Axtara has to get the bottom of things in Elnacier. And as Axtara has learned, change isn't easy. Especially when the one changed is you. YA Fantasy 450 pages.
A sweeping "Wild-West" Fantasy Epic full of magic, mystery, and adventure! Salitore Amazd is an imperial adjudicator, an enforcer of the law and keeper of the peace across the vast, desert stretches of the Indrim Empire's southern reaches known as the Outlands. For Sali, the job means long days in the saddle, constant travel, and hours of rugged, wilderness beauty far from the intrigue and politicking of the empire's core. Until a trainload of convicted prisoners, led by a noble named Nirren, vanishes from a high-security engine in an unprecedented escape, leaving behind only bodies, confused survivors, and a public letter accusing Sali of being a co-conspirator ... as well as a fellow idealist in their forthcoming revolution. An accusation with no evidence, but more than enough to turn the public eye of the empire in his direction. Now forcibly partnered with Meelo Karn, a member of the imperial inquisition with her own ties to the convicts, it's up to both of them to track down Nirren and his gang before they engulf the Outlands in a political firestorm that burns it to the ground. Be it wild animals, unfriendly locals, or even encounters with the enigmatic, steam-driven Grey Knights ... Sali and Meelo have a call to deliver justice. And justice will be done.
Read along with Disney! It's Stitch's first holiday season! Follow along with word-for-word narration as Lilo teaches him about all the fun and holiday magic there is during the season on Earth. Stitch learns about how it is important to be nice and not naughty. He also learns about all of the different traditions that come with each holiday.
Mr. Hardbattle, aided by his friends Miss Quint and resourceful 13-year-old Arthur, seeks a new place for all of the magic that has gone out of control and taken over his bookshop and home.
Enter Magic and Metaphysics Academy, the place witches, vampires, and shifters are sent to learn. Join Lou as she learns how to deal with the popular girls, her new roommates, and navigate new lessons, all while keeping her biggest secret - and enjoying the attention of three gorgeous fated mates. The first day at a new academy is never easy, especially not for Lou. Home-schooled until she was eighteen, she's now facing academy for the first time with no idea what to expect. With eccentric dorm mates, frenemies coming out of her ears, and the most popular guys in school showing interest in her, Lou starts to feel like she's in over her head. Does she have what it takes to survive her time at the academy? - Magical Mischief is book one of the Magic and Metaphysics Academy trilogy. It is filled with frenemies, a really evil book, and a reverse harem romance.
Once upon a time, there was something called the sun …In a kingdom ruled by a witch, the sun is just part of a legend about Light-filled days of old. But now Siria Nightingale is headed to the heart of the darkness to try and restore the Light—or lose everything trying. Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. That’s because Queen Iyzabel shrouded the kingdom in shadow upon her ascent to the throne, with claims it would protect her subjects from the dangerous Light. The Darkness has always left Siria uneasy, and part of her still longs for the stories of the Light-filled days she once listened to alongside her best friend Linden, told in secret by Linden’s grandfather. But Siria’s need to please her strict and demanding parents means embracing the dark and heading to the royal city—the very center of Queen Izybel’s power—for a chance at a coveted placement at court. And what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest toward the last vestiges of Light, alongside a ragtag group of rebels who could help her restore the sun … or doom the kingdom to shadow forever. Ignite the Sun?is: A YA fantasy adventure with a unique take of the light versus dark trope An allegorical exploration of the struggle with anxiety and depression Perfect for readers 13 and up A great gift for Christmas, birthday, or other gift giving holidays of young adult readers A good book club pick or cozy winter read
Between childhood and adulthood lie the greatest adventures of wonder. The heroes and heroines of these seven stories embark on fantastical journeys of discovery and growth as they find out just who they are, what world they live in, and what their destinies are. Along the way, evil and not-so-evil obstacles stand in their way and magic, for better or worse, plays a major role in each of their adventures.
