Fairy Saga

Their story begins with the giant boat-builder, Kaleva, his only son Fornjot, and his three grandsons, Logi, Kari, and Aegir. When the boys go on a god-quest to find the one-eyed god Odin, it is only the beginning of their adventures. Sibling rivalry over birthrights and dominance grows between them that eventually leads to war and death. Blood between brothers will flow.

After a fierce battle, Sophia finds herself stranded with her mortal enemy in the wild world of Alfheim. In a world where the position of its two suns and moons drastically warps the environment, Sophia must find a way to adapt to her surroundings while dragging along the dangerous outlaw magician that has eluded her for years.

Jacob Merely has secured the ultimate weapon against evil, the Crystal Scythe, and now it’s time for to bring the fight to Hades himself. Unfortunately, Earl Necro Earl and his undead forces stand in the way, so if Jacob is going to take the God of Death out, he’s going to have to take Earl out first. Yeah, Jacob is totally okay with that. And when a mysterious new woman arrives unexpectedly at their gates with no memory of who she is - but seems to know of a secret passageway into the heart of the Temple of Hades - Jacob finally has the last piece of the puzzle.

Soron and Velaina left the royal life behind, with all its intrigues and dangers, for the small village of Elderwood. For 14 years, they lived a peaceful and simple life, until one day their son Nathan showed signs of possessing magical abilities, and all their plans were thrown into question. Before they could share their secret pasts with their son, a tragic series of missteps by an ambitious duke leads to tragedy. Nathan's quest finds him pitted against deadly bandits, vicious mythical creatures, and a northern king who will either kill him or call him grandson.

Maria Helleberg forener historisk viden, fantasi og fortælleglæde i disse 53 fortællinger, der strækker sig fra sagnkongerne og frem til 1960’erne. Hun formår at leve sig ind i hovedpersonerne og tegne overbevisende, psykologiske portrætter af så forskellige personer som Christian 4., Leonora Christine, Struensee, Thorvaldsen og Knud Rasmussen. "Hip, hip, hurra for Helleberg! Sådan burde historien altid fortælles - Med et levende, engageret sprog.

The rebellion led by Hades prepares to storm Mount Olympus, but their every move is sabotaged. Morpheus is torn between his allegiance to his Underworld family and the oath he swore to Zeus under duress. Forced to play both sides, Morpheus sees no hope for the rebellion. Hermie and Hestie share Morpheus's despair. Although Poros turned them into gods, the transformation has only heightened Hermie's debilitating fears. And even Hestie's fierce determination isn't enough to overcome her trust issues. As the gods square off, how can one identify the friend from the foe?

Apollo has had a vision: as the life of each soul flashes before Charon’s eyes, the ferryman ages like an old man. Charon needs to experience his own adventures to become youthful again, or he will soon die. The last thing Charon expects is to fall in love with a mortal woman—someone he can’t take with him when he returns. Charon must decide whether to abandon the love of his life or his duties.

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.

Helen believed she could escape her destiny and save her people from utter destruction. After defying her family and betraying her intended husband, she found peace with her beloved Theseus, the king of Athens and son of Poseidon. But peace did not last long. Cruelly separated from Theseus by the gods, and uncertain whether he will live or die, Helen is forced to return to Sparta. In order to avoid marriage to Menelaus, a powerful prince unhinged by desire, Helen assembles an array of suitors to compete for her hand.

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.

One winter day, 12-year-old twins Stephen and Jo Freyerson come home from a strange day at school to discover that their father has gone on a journey to the “High North”, and left them in the care of his Aunt Maddy.

Una tira l'altra. Vale per le ciliegie, per le puntate di una serie TV e per molte altre cose. Per lo scrittore Luigi Capuana, valeva in special modo per le fiabe. È così che, per sua stessa ammissione, Capuana ha scritto la raccolta di fiabe "C'era una volta". Scritta la prima, non è più riuscito a trattenersi ed è finito per scrivere un intero libro straripante di re, regine, ranocchi parlanti, principi e principesse.

Сборник чудесных рождественских сказок пера всеми любимого Ганса Христиана Андерсена — что еще нужно, чтобы провести уютный зимний вечер? Захватывающее повествование одного из известнейших детских писателей унесет вас в мир волшебства.

Bring in the New Year with the whimsical fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen! This collection of wonderful stories are centred around New Year’s Eve and will enchant children and adults alike. The collection contains the following fairy tales: - The Little Match Girl - The Story of the Year - Ole, the Tower Keeper - The Porter's Son - The Gardener and the Noble Family - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.

Un niño que solo sabe decir que no, uno que es muy sucio y deja basura por todos lados, una isla con un volcán mágico y una madre y su hija que discuten constantemente por cortar el pelo de la pequeña. Estas y muchas otras historias componen esta recopilacón de relatos perfecta para que los más pequeños aprendan a través de moralejas y superen las dificultades de su día a día. Este libro de minicuentos es para ti tanto si los pequeños de la familia son curiosos como si un día sientes que no tienes mucho tiempo.

"Contos de Grimm" são uma coletânea e adaptação de Monteiro Lobato das histórias infantis que foram encontradas e organizadas pelos dois irmãos alemães Jacob Grimm (1785) e Wilhelm Grimm (1786). Esse é o primeiro livro em língua portuguesa da pesquisa dos irmãos Grimm, que renderam diversas adaptações em animações e filmes, como ‘Rapunzel’, ‘Cinderela’, ‘Chapeuzinho Vermelho’ e ‘Branca de Neve’.

Zulmie a 38 ans quand éclate la guerre de 1914. Son Edmond est tué dans les premiers mois du conflit. Bien que Femme, elle reprend seule la direction de la tannerie créée par son mari à Solre-le-Château. Elle devient la marraine de guerre de Pierre, un bachelier mobilisé de 18 ans. Entre eux germe une dépendance intellectuelle provocante mais l'après-guerre et l'engagement de Zulmie pour la cause des femmes vont compliquer leur relation hors du commun.

Cette saga en trois volumes, nous plonge dans une histoire de la terre oubliée et d'un de ses roi vivant 35 000 ans avant notre ère, redécouverte par un colonel du piémont à la retraite, Volpi fils d'un des gardiens de ce terrible secret. Convoités par une redoutable secte Vaticane pour établir un monde nouveau, une nouvelle bible, sur fond de batailles épiques, exhumées sous forme de grimoire, les frères du temps divin feront tout pour récupérer des armes d'une technologie non terrienne afin de satisfaire l'ambition démesurée du frère Dominico.

"Si Oman m'était conté" est un recueil de contes et légendes "collectées" pendant des mois, en parcourant le Sultanat d'Oman, du nord au sud, d'est en ouest. Les traditions de ce merveilleux Sultanat veulent que les vieilles personnes, véritables mémoires vivantes de pays réunissent autour d'elles les plus jeunes pour leur conter et surtout transmettre oralement ce véritable patrimoine, qui pourrait un jour disparaitre.

Varghunden är en av Jack Londons mest älskade klassiker. I norra Kanadas råa vildmarker kämpar valpen Vittand för att överleva i den bitande kylan. Som korsning mellan hund och varg dras han mellan två inre begär – vargens lockelse till friheten i naturen, och hundens inneboende längtan efter närhet och gemenskap. När Vittand blir bortförd av människor kastas han rakt in i en mardröm. Men bland svårigheterna han tvingas gå igenom, upplever Vittand också glimtar av mänsklig värme. Dessa ögonblick får honom att drömma om ett annat liv, ett liv där han kan leva i harmoni med människorna och deras gåtfulla värld.