Dora has a miserable life with her adopted parents, Wilma and Edgar Sprocket, until one day she finds a beautiful painted boat on the old disused canal, and a new friend called Millie. But Millie isn't all she pretends, as Dora soon finds out. Dora also finds out that there is a plot against her, and she has to escape before it's too late. Will the magic of the mysterious crystal butterfly come to her aid?
She was promised to wed a greedy, lustful king from a rival nation. The same king who had arranged the ambush and murder of her father. When enemy forces invade her homeland of Enwayo, Princess Akinyi chooses to forsake her love and remain with her people as a prisoner instead of fleeing for the safe haven of her with her brother. As part of this, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice: becoming the bride of her mortal enemy. The doomed Princess luck changes after almost drowning in a lake. There, she encounters a talking frog named Tumelo. He is a simple but not ordinary frog. And he offers to make a special deal with the princess. For a price. What does he want? Is it worth it? She was promised to wed a greedy, lustful king from a rival nation. The same king who had arranged the ambush and murder of her father. When enemy forces invade her homeland of Enwayo, Princess Akinyi chooses to forsake her love and remain with her people as a prisoner instead of fleeing for the safe haven of her with her brother. As part of this, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice: becoming the bride of her mortal enemy. The doomed Princess luck changes after almost drowning in a lake. There, she encounters a talking frog named Tumelo. He is a simple but not ordinary frog. And he offers to make a special deal with the princess. For a price. What does he want? Is it worth it?
What is the Crystal Butterfly, where is it, and how did it get lost? This is the story of a princess who loved butterflies, and the mystery of one that is lost. The princess wishes to have butterflies in the palace at night that are as beautiful as those that visit her during the day. Her father tries to make her happy, (like all fathers) by having butterflies made and hung in the palace, but none are as transparent and beautiful as real ones. A messenger is sent to the Land of the Crystal Stones to have one made for her. On his return, the Crystal Butterfly is lost. And so a journey begins that is filled with history, geography, clues and mystery. Do you like a challenge? Read the book, decipher the clues by using an understanding of history and geography, and you may find where the Crystal Butterfly is lost. Should you be successful, you will receive a print picture of the Crystal Butterfly signed by the author and illustrators. Age range: 8-11, grades 3-5 and all who love a mystery that involves geography and history!
All she wanted was a family she could call her own... As an orphan girl, Crystal was one of many—and utterly alone. But she still dreamed of a shining life of love and happiness, and freedom from the dark legacy of her past...
Prince Everett Alion of the kingdom of water and peace is known as the dumbest person in all the 21 kingdoms. Being a bastard child and gay doesn’t do much for his reputation either. His best friend Zaria Aquila, queen of the sky and justice is known to be beyond problematic, but also smart and crafty. Together with her and a few other friends, including the object of his affection for 12 years, Prince Shinsui Ita, and his dreadfully boring aid Etienne, they find themselves in one troublesome situation after another. From a haunted castle to getting arrested follow this rebellious group of friends through their journey of standing up against the Council, a group of aliens that have set their eyes on colonizing the plant of Wyvern; Everett’s home. A group of four turns to many as the Crystal Butterflies must find a way to save their world from those who do not respect it. From friendships, to acceptance, to finding yourself through others Of Tides and Waves is an emotional first book in a series of family and friends.
When her beloved country, Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government, Celeste is sent to America for her safety and her parents must go into hiding before they "disappear."
All she wanted was an end to broken promises... Her Mama made it painfully clear that she wished Raven had never been born. But even after she was sent to live with her kindly aunt and domineering uncle, humiliating secrets lurked—and threatened to dash forever Raven's dream of a true home...
All she wanted was a mother's warm embrace... Brooke was an orphan, abandoned long ago by a mother she barely knew. And though her new family seemed to offer the promise of a new beginning, a dark voice in her heart told her that she was now more alone than ever...
Grandfather relates to Susi and Bobby the legend that reveals the one thing needed to have their wishes granted by the magical singing yellow butterfly which they recently encountered in their backyard.
Sneaking out of the palace wasn’t one of Aniri’s best ideas. But she’s the Third Daughter of the Queen of Dharia—zero responsibilities and zero royal duties. She’s just the backup daughter, in case her older sisters’ arranged marriages—to take the crown or broker an alliance—don’t quite work out. But once Aniri reaches her 18th birthday, she’ll be truly free… and then she can marry the charming fencing instructor she meets for fevered kisses in the forest. But then the impossible happens—a marriage proposal. From a barbarian prince in the north, no less. And if Aniri refuses, the threat of their new flying weapon might bring war. So she agrees to the young prince’s proposal, but only as a subterfuge to spy on him, find the weapon, and hopefully avoid both war and an arranged marriage to a man she doesn’t love. But once she arrives in the sweeping mountains of the north, she discovers the prince has his own secrets… and saving her country may end up breaking her heart. This Bollywood-style royal romance takes you to an alternate East Indian world filled with skyships, saber duels, and lots of royal intrigue. THIRD DAUGHTER is the first book in the Royals of Dharia trilogy. "Steampunk fans will appreciate the airships, swordfights, illicit romance, fantastical technology, desperate escapes, last-minute rescues, and breathtaking scenery, all pulled together by a genuine sense of fun." - Publisher's Weekly "One of the Top 10 E-Romances for 2014." - Library Journal THE ROYALS OF DHARIA Third Daughter (Book One) Second Daughter (Book Two) First Daughter (Book Three) KEYWORDS: clean and wholesome, sweet royal romance, steampunk, historical Victorian romance, spies and espionage, young adult fiction, teen fiction, young adult free books, young adult romance, young adult books free, steampunk books free, historical romance books free, steampunk fantasy romance, top romance reads, romance books free, romance free, free books, start a new series, free romance series starters, YA romance, romance & friendship, YA science fiction and fantasy, clean romance books free, steampunk free, young adults romance free books, young adults free books
