Fairy Saga

When Vivienne Le Faye, a girl with profound intuitive powers, inherits a priceless family amulet, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Unaware of her hidden heritage, an ancient family curse suddenly haunts her and in her dreams, a mysterious young man with blazing golden eyes and supernatural gifts appears to protect her. Convinced he's real and positive she has fallen in love with him, Vivienne begins a dangerous inter-dimensional journey to a destiny in a mystical world of wizardry and magic.

A very ancient folk tale, often copied and translated, found in Grimm's compilation of fairy tales. This is a moral tale about a poor shoemaker who receives unexpected help when he thinks he won't be able to make it: elves come into his house and shoulder his work for him.

"Rip Van Winkle" is a short story by Washington Irving about a man who drinks some liquor then falls asleep for 20 years amidst the hills. Having missed the American Revolution, Rip Van Winke returns home but finds it completely changed. What he notices is really important, as they possess social and political messages that Irving wanted to stress.

A chance meeting at a ball introduces the lovely and accomplished Eleanor to a handsome Austrian Baron. He is charmed by her beauty and goodness, but her stepsisters are jealous of her royal suitor, and Eleanors dreams of happiness may be swept away forever by their vicious schemes for revenge... Feisty Isabella, meanwhile, learns that not all is as it seems when she and her father become the guests of a surly and reclusive Scottish Duke. His rough manners hide a kind heart, but his mysterious past may prove too tempting for Isabella to ignore.

Каждую ночь Оле-Лукойе рассказывает детям сказки на ночь, а тем, кто хорошо себя вел, показывает прекрасные сны с помощью одного из двух своих зонтиков. Какие же сказки рассказал Оле-Лукойе за неделю? Сейчас узнаем.

A prophecy condemns him, a goddess binds him, but what will set Odysseus free? A thrilling tale of a legendary Greek adventure, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and David Gemmell. Young Prince Odysseus is about to have his world torn apart. He has traveled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom, but instead a terrible secret is revealed, one that tears down every pillar of his life and marks him out for death.

Retrouvez les plus beaux contes et les plus belles histoires pour enfants ! Ces merveilleux contes qui font rire, qui font peur et qui font rêver les enfants, filles ou garçons depuis des générations entières, sont réunis ici dans une très belle collection thématique. Les contes permettent un apprentissage moral et ludique pour les enfants, au travers de personnages auxquels ils peuvent s'identifier.

El pescador cuenta sus aventuras –extrañas aventuras– y le da una vuelta de tuerca a cada anécdota. Por momentos el pescador filosofa, pero nunca se detiene ni se pone solemne. En cambio busca moverse al ras de lo que recuerda, y siempre está listo para retomar el hilo. El pescador salta de un tiempo a otro. Salta entre los tiempos de su vida, salta entre los tiempos de la historia.

All that stands between the advancing army of trolls and the endangered fortress of Phylangan is a coalition force led by Alfadas, human hero and protector. He’s amassed his own legion of swordsmen, elves, and ragtag thieves to stave off the enemy. And the next move they make could be the most dangerous one of all. Those Alfadas has left behind are more vulnerable than ever - including his star-crossed elven love; their newborn child; and Queen Emerelle herself, who remains comatose and is powerless to safeguard her compromised kingdom.

On the Diyang hill by the side of the River Piyang, two young girls are playing on the hillside when they meet a fairy. What do they say to her? What does she want? Find out in this mystical tale from the border between Bangladesh and India.

Hear the beloved children's tale as read by B.J. Harrison. "The Wind in the Willows" follows the eventful adventures of four animals: Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger, as they navigate twists of friendship, dangers and changing surroundings. This 20th-century novel has become known and loved through countless adaptations on the screen and stage alike, including the animated Disney adaptation The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) and the British film The Wind in the Willows (1996) starring Steve Coogan. B. J.

Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales.

"Eine Reise von Magie und Geheimnissen, erzählt in einer fragilen Welt wie Winterglas." Mary sollte Königin werden. Ihr war es bestimmt den Prinzen zu heiraten, doch Cinderella musste mit ihrem Auftritt auf dem Ball alles zerstören. Oder doch nicht? Ein gläserner Schuh sollte schnell zerstört sein, aber es sind nicht Scherben, die zurückbleiben.Nach Marys Tat bleibt ihr nur die Flucht und das ausgerechnet in den Blutwald. Den Ort, vor dem ihre Mutter sie ein Leben lang gewarnt hat. Doch als die Grenzen zwischen Illusion und Realität verschwimmen, muss Mary sich der Frage stellen, wer die wahren Monster sind.

"C'était surtout en hiver qu'on nous enfermait de bonne heure; il fallait attendre quatre heures au moins avant que tout le monde fût endormi, aussi était-ce un tumulte, un vacarme de rires, de jurons, de chaînes qui sonnaient, une vapeur infecte, une fumée épaisse, un brouhaha de têtes rasées, de fronts stigmatisés, d'habits en lambeaux, tout cela encanaillé, dégoûtant; oui, l'homme est un animal vivace! on pourrait le définir: un être qui s'habitue à tout, et ce serait peut-être là la meilleure définition qu'on en ait donnée."

Valrin was born of the sea, or so he was always told. Orphaned on a desolate island, he knows nothing of his true past and wonders of his future...until the unexpected arrival of a mysterious ship changes everything. For a fleeting moment, he feels like he might have an answer to everything and then his life is suddenly ripped apart. The one person that loved him is killed protecting him and a wanted sea-captain and his misfit crew become the only hope Valrin has. If he is to survive the coming darkness, he must learn who he truly is.

Une petite fille, appelée Blanche Neige car elle a la peau blanche comme la neige, s'enfuit de chez elle pour échapper aux mauvais traitements de la nouvelle femme de son père. Blanche Neige trouve refuge dans une cabane, cachée au fin fond de la forêt.

Ach wie schön wäre es, wenn die Welt doch etwas märchenhafter wäre, oder nicht? Ganz sicher nicht, findet Kris, die kurzerhand von ihrem Bruder Collin in eine Ermittlungsgruppe aufgenommen wurde, die den Grimm sucht. Das unheimliche, wolfartige Wesen, das aus den Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm entsprungen ist, belegt jeden mit Wahnvorstellungen, der von ihm liest. Und er scheint unaufhaltsam zu sein.

These are the 10 most famous fairy tales, the best classic stories for children.

Dumbo er en sød og glad lille elefantunge - med meget store ører. Han bliver drillet med sine ører og har ikke mange venner i det cirkus, han hører til. Men så en dag møder han cirkusmusen Tim, og sammen opdager de Dumbos skjulte talent, som vil gøre ham til en stjerne! Tag med på Dumbo og Tims fantastiske rejse i dette klassiske eventyr. Bliv fortryllet af DISNEYS fantastiske verden.

More than her fiery hair marks Freydís as the daughter of Erik the Red; her hot temper and fierce pride are as formidable as her Viking father's. And so, too, is her devotion to the great god Thor, which puts her at odds with those in power - including her own brother, the zealous Leif Eriksson. Determined to forge her own path, she defies her family's fury and clings to her dream of sailing away to live on her own terms, with or without the support of her husband.