Maya and Her Enchanted Quill


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Maya and Her Enchanted Quill: A Magical Journey of Inspiration and Creativity for All Ages Join Maya, a young girl with big dreams, as she discovers the power of an enchanted quill that turns her words into reality. In this heartwarming tale, Maya embarks on an unforgettable adventure, where imagination meets determination. Perfect for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated story inspires creativity, goal-setting, and the belief that anything is possible. Whether you're a child discovering the magic of storytelling or an adult seeking inspiration to chase your dreams, Maya and Her Enchanted Quill is the perfect blend of fairy tale charm and modern-day motivation. Let Maya's journey inspire you to pick up your own "quill" and start writing the next chapter of your life.




Blue Shadow Prophecy


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Dive into the thrilling Chimera Trilogy with the second book: “Blue Shadow Prophecy”. With the story picking up right where the first book left off, you are in for a wild ride as you join Rae on her supernatural journey. To fully grasp the intricacies of the plot, I highly recommended to read the books in order. Rae’s adventure takes a startling turn as she encounters a myriad of supernatural creatures and discovers the existence of other realms beyond her wildest imagination. However, her search for truth is hindered by a tangled web of deceit and danger that threatens her very existence. Are you ready to join Rae on her thrilling adventure through the Chimera Trilogy? Step into the world of “Blue Shadow Prophecy” and get ready for a ride you won’t soon forget! It started with a prophecy, a kidnapping, and a curse. Then it got worse! Joining the Resistance to fulfill the prophecy — dismantle the Council and free the chimera, Rae’s life went from ordinary to exciting overnight. It didn’t last long. Kidnapped by a witch with her own agenda, Rae uncovers a web of lies woven to conceal the true extent of her magic. To survive she must concede to her captor’s terms but there is a silver lining — Michael, her vampire guardian is also held captive with a curse. Rae sets out to break the curse to sway the vampire’s allegiance. But nothing ever goes according to plan. Chimera Trilogy puts a new spin on old mythology and offers a fresh perspective on the origins of vampires, witches and other creatures and realms. ***TRILOGY NOW COMPLETE!*** Recommended reading order: 1. Blood Knight (Chimera, Book 0.5) 2. Forget Me Not (Chimera, Book 1) 3. Blue Shadow Prophecy (Chimera, Book 2) 4. Blue Shadow Legacy (Chimera, Book 3) 5. Snow Moon Rising (Chimera, Book 3.5)




The Magic Brush and Enchanted Paintings


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Sometimes the world can seem boring, harsh and hostile, especially to a teenager. This is certainly what it feels like for the American boy Ben, as he tries to get used to living in a foreign country after his parents’ divorce, when he never wanted to leave his home in the first place. He doesn’t like Budapest, and his new classmates are none too friendly either. He’s happiest retreating into his own little world with his cherished films about the Middle Ages to keep him company, daydreaming about his life as a knight in some parallel universe... Then something happens to make Ben’s wish come true – only not quite in the way he imagined. From one moment to the next, he finds himself transported to a strange, unfamiliar place with the talkative, inquisitive Maya, a girl from his new class at school. They have no idea how and why they got there, or what to make of this unpredictable, magical land. Then there is the mystery of the mysterious paintbrush that Ben found before their unusual journey, and what it has to do with the strange events that unfold. One thing is certain: they have to get to the bottom of the mysteries if they want to get home, but the adventures that await them turn out to be beyond their wildest imaginings.




Quill & Quire


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La Llorona


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La Llorona, the Crying Woman, is the legendary creature who haunts rivers, lakes, and lonely roads. Said to seek out children who disobey their parents, she has become a "boogeyman," terrorizing the imaginations of New Mexican children and inspiring them to behave. But there are other lessons her tragic history can demonstrate for children. In Rudolfo Anaya's version Maya, a young woman in ancient Mexico, loses her children to Father Time's cunning. This tragic and informative story serves as an accessible message of mortality for children. La Llorona, deftly translated by Enrique Lamadrid, is familiar and newly informative, while Amy Córdova's rich illustrations illuminate the story. The legend as retold by Anaya, a man as integral to southwest tradition as La Llorona herself, is storytelling anchored in a very human experience. His book helps parents explain to children the reality of death and the loss of loved ones.







Marie Curie and Her Daughters


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Based on Marie Curie's letters, interviews with her granddaughter, Hélène Langevin-Joliot, and family photographs, the author describes the lives and accomplishments of Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her daughters Irene and Eve, starting her description in 1911.




A Golden Age


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As she plans a party for her son and daughter, Rehana Haque's life will be transformed forever in a story of one family caught in the middle of the 1971 Bangladesh war of independence, as they face changes and decisions that will have a profound impact on their lives forever.




Minesweeper (Special Forces, Book 2)


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"All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -- Kirkus Reviews for the World War II series Discover the secret missions behind America's greatest conflicts.Fergus Frew thought he knew what to expect when he signed up with the Navy's demolitions team. But as the Korean War rages on, Fergus and his fellow divers -- AKA "frogmen" -- are tasked with more than just scouting mudflats. Soon they're planting mines. And sabotaging tunnels, bridges... and even fishing nets. Strangest of all, it falls to Fergus to transport a spy into the country -- and that means traveling far from Navy-controlled waters.But frogmen are amphibious. And Fergus may not realize it, but he's in a position to change the way the whole world thinks about combat.National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch continues his explosive fiction series based on the real-life, top-secret history of US black ops and today's heroic Navy SEALs.




The Daisy Children


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Inspired by true events, in Sofia Grant’s powerfully moving new novel a young woman peels back the layers of her family’s history, discovering a tragedy in the past that explains so much of the present. This unforgettable story is one of hope, healing, and the discovery of truth. Sometimes the untold stories of the past are the ones we need to hear... When Katie Garrett gets the unexpected news that she’s received an inheritance from the grandmother she hardly knew, it couldn’t have come at a better time. She flees Boston—and her increasingly estranged husband—and travels to rural Texas. There, she’s greeted by her distant cousin Scarlett. Friendly, flamboyant, eternally optimistic, Scarlett couldn’t be more different from sensible Katie. And as they begin the task of sorting through their grandmother’s possessions, they discover letters and photographs that uncover the hidden truths about their shared history, and the long-forgotten tragedy of the New London school explosion of 1937 that binds them. .