Kidnapped by a dragon, with no rescuer in sight, Princess Mabelrose did what any courageous princess would do--she saved herself! Making her way back home, across the Unremembered Lands, Mabelrose discovers that her father, King Jeryk, while on a quest to find her has himself been captured by another, mightier dragon! Now Mabelrose, and a few stalwart companions must attempt to save her father . . . from the Dragon Queen! A captivating tale that demonstrates that neither gender, nor status, nor accident of birth is an obstacle if you have a courageous spirit, Rod Espinosa's enchanting trilogy is being made available in paperback for the first time. Volume 2 of 3.
Princess Mabelrose may not be the fairest of the land, but she has enough brains and bravery to fend for herself in a fantasy world of danger and adventure! From a mighty dragon with an army of trolls to a tyrant tiger king, Mabelrose meets each challenge with pluck and intelligence, winning the help and friendship of the many kindred spirits she encounters in her quest to find her way home. The Courageous Princess is a winning, child-friendly adventure suitable for ages 10 and up. Dark Horse will be presenting Volumes Two and Three later in 2015.
In this conclusion to the Courageous Princess trilogy, Princess Mabelrose must use her generous spirit, as well as her brains, to melt the heart of the Dragon Queen and gain her freedom. But she still has to bring her father and her friends back from the queen’s unreachable Unremembered Lands . . . *An adventure for all that explores a new meaning of courage. “Espinosa’s influences seem to be equal parts Grimm fairy tales, animated Disney films, the Wizard of Oz and Japanese manga, and the work is meticulously rendered in a seductive palette of brights and shadows.”—Publishers Weekly
Learning that Snow White's stepmother has gone missing and that her father wants the princess to marry one of several hopeful prince suitors, Annie discovers that she is being followed by malevolent crows. By the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series.
'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.
Based on the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:15–23, this is the perfect picture book to teach young children that we are all welcome to God’s banquet in heaven—we only need to accept his invitation. In Princess Joy’s Birthday Blessing, Princess Joy loves celebrating her birthday! But when no one accepts the princesses’ invitation to their sister Joy’s surprise birthday party, she finds out and is sad. But her father, the king, helps her understand that there are more ways to celebrate a special day and much better gifts to get than ones wrapped in pretty paper and bows, so Joy comes up with a new and very special party plan. She invites some very special guests to help her celebrate and turns it into a party for everyone, not just her own birthday! Princess Joy’s Birthday Blessing: Has beautiful full-color illustrations Is based on the Parable of the Great Banquet found in Luke 14:15-23 Is the perfect book for princess lovers ages 4-8 Features a lovely princessy cover
"I am the fraudulent princess. Everyone knows it. I'm the one who doesn't belong here." - Princess Jaclyn (Jax) of Venia The Fairy Tale ... When the crown prince of Aldforth is killed by a manticore, King Wulfric invites twelve eligible princesses to a ball where he will choose a bride for his surviving son. The Reality ... King Wulfric is more dangerous than any mythical monster, and when the princesses find themselves trapped in a cursed fortress far from home, they don't have the luxury of waiting for a prince to rescue them. The Blacksmith Princess ... Jax was never meant to be a princess. The bastard child of the queen of Venia, daughter of a blacksmith, she's determined to make a place for herself in her small village. But when Wulfric demands her attendance at his ball, she must leave behind all she has ever known to protect her family and her kingdom. With nothing but her hammer, her wits and a talent for disruption, will Jax be able to survive court intrigue, dangerous rivals, and an angry giant king to rescue the boy she loves, save the Blessed Kingdoms from war-and figure out where she really belongs? Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver and Jennifer Donnelly's Stepsister, this fairy-tale adjacent historical fantasy will take you on an adventure inspired by friendship and forging your place in the world.
"Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right."—Devourer of Books on The Greatest Knight In another remarkable work of medieval fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick continues the tale of The Greatest Knight, and shares a story of power, chaos, and the price of loyalty. William Marshal's skill with a sword and loyalty to his word have earned him the favor of kings, the lands of a magnate, and the hand of Isabelle de Clare, one of England's wealthiest heiresses. But he is thrust back into the chaos of court when King Richard dies. The vindictive new king clashes with William, claims the Marshal lands for the Crown—and takes two of William's sons hostage. The price of his loyalty to the Crown suddenly seems too high and the very heart of William and Isabelle's family is at stake. Fiercely intelligent and fearing for the man and marriage that light her life, Isabelle plunges with her husband down a rebellious path that will lead William to more power than he ever expected. Brilliantly researched and deeply compelling, Elizabeth Chadwick delivers another masterpiece of medieval historical fiction, with favor, drama, and damaged loyalty that will keep you rapt until the very end. "Elizabeth Chadwick is a gifted novelist and a dedicated researcher; it doesn't get any better than that."—Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick's William Marshal: The Greatest Knight The Scarlet Lion For the King's Favor Templar Silks To Defy a King
'He didn't even recognize himself. He was turquoise, except for a spot on his forehead, which was white. His mane and tail were now all the colors of the rainbow. His horn seemed to be made of topaz, yellow and sparkling. Then he noticed his eyes. His right eye was a shining black color, and his left eye, the one that felt funny, was a fiery purple.'Courageous was just a simple unicorn with simple pleasures. However, he was meant for more than a simple life in the clouds. Courageous is struck by a lightning bolt, his appearances are changed, and his new powers are quickened. But is he strong enough to find his father and defeat his captors? Is he strong enough to conquer his own fears?Author Devyn Collie has created a fresh world of images and characters bound to capture your heart and imagination. Courageous the Unicorn is the first of Collie's series in the life of Courageous and all his friends. Join in now on the journey that is truly daring, that is Courageous.
At the age of nineteen, Queen Victoria's granddaughter, Princess Elizabeth of Hesse, stepped into the glittering court of the Romanovs, beginning a journey that would lead her from the shimmering ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the back streets of Moscow. Through intrigues, assassination, war and revolution, to the tragedy of her own horrific murder, she remained true to her calling to bring beauty into the world. Based on the true story of 'the most beautiful princess in Europe', this novel is written in tribute to a remarkable and courageous woman.
