When her brother is kidnapped, Cassie Goodlight is determined to save him¿even if it means learning the magic that nearly destroyed her mother. But how can she beat a shape-shifting sea goblin that taunts her at every turn? Cassie must find a way before a year is up or her brother will be lost forever. And just who, or what, is the handsome stranger who keeps turning up in her life?
The Rabbit-Man by Michael Babbish S.T. Ranger, known as The Rabbit-Man, enjoyed his pleasant life in The Garden until it was drastically changed. After he finds himself in a cutthroat environment known as a Metroscape, The Rabbit-Man must survive the hardships he encounters as well as evade a mysterious enemy whose presence is signaled by a strange blue aura. The engaging story of The Rabbit-Man is one that involves overcoming not only external difficulties, but also internal turmoil. Will The Rabbit-Man have what it takes to overcome the unforgiving trials he meets or will he ultimately succumb to despair? Find out as you journey with him and his friends in an unforgettable story filled with dangerous creatures, hideous enemies, spectacular characters, and events that will leave the reader’s mind buzzing.
A riveting romance novel by Arnold Safroni Middleton set in the Solomon Isles of the South Sea. Hillary is a ship's apprentice running away from his former crew. He flees to Papua New Guinea where he hopes to enjoy the uneventful life of a tropical paradise. That is until he meets Gabrielle Everard, a young woman of mixed race who lives with her father, a former sailor himself. Hillary is smitten with her and would do anything to be with her. That is all threatened when a series of events leads to Gabrielle being kidnapped by a shady figure called Rajah Koo Macah. It is up to Hillary to rescue Gabrielle...
"Among its nineteen tales, this volume explores unnerving variations of Beauty and the Beast, The Frog Prince, Snow White, and other classics, including three never-before-published stories."--Page 4 of cover.
Children's Classic Stories is a timeless collection of fairytales, fables and folktales. Many you will know by heart, others you will be familiar with and some will be new to you. Charming illustrations by renowned children's artists bring to life much-loved characters such as Dick Whittington and Snow White--and introduce many new ones-- to keep you entertained time and time again. This book contains favorites such as Hansel and Gretal, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin and the Lamp to name just a few. There are tales of fairytale magic, Animals big and small, stories about boys and girls, wizards and witches, giants and genies--a wealth of entertainment for all ages.
YuNiq is a single mother of three small children who works a minimum wage job in South Carolina. She struggles with depression, insecurities, and experience strange hallucinations. YuNiq's three children will open a mystical door that leads her to a place she never knew existed. It is at this phenomenal place she discovers who she really is.
Can you change your fate—and the fate of those you love—if you return to the past? Journey to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an inspiring message about believing in yourself. Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance—so he’s certain that he'll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school’s production of The Wiz. Unfortunately, a talented classmate and a serious attack of nerves derail his audition: he just stands there, frozen. Deflated and defeated, Ailey confides in his Grampa that he’s ready to quit. But Grampa believes in Ailey, and, to encourage him, shares a childhood story. As a boy, Grampa dreamed of becoming a tap dancer; he was so good that the Hollywood star and unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, even gave him a special pair of tap shoes. Curious, Ailey finds the shoes, tries them on, taps his toes, and makes a wish. In the blink of an eye, he finds himself somewhere that if most definitely no place like home! Featuring an all-African-American cast of characters, and infused with references to black culture and history, this work of magical realism is sure to captivate and inspire readers.
Pearson's Magazine (1899-1925), a monthly magazine devoted to literature, politics, and the arts, was founded as a New York affiliate of the London periodical of the same name, part of which it reprinted. From 1916 to 1923, it was edited by Frank Harris.
