Fairy Saga

For all the flowers left on the graves. Not all fairytales are about beautiful princesses and dashing princes. Some are about the corpses living below our very feet....

The first saga tells of three Björkans, led by Juha the storyteller, who set out from their valley to discover what lies beyond its borders. Their quest brings them into contact with the devious story-trader Anthony de Marchand, a group of gun-toting aliens in search of Heaven and an ethereal Medicine Woman named Lilly. In the second saga, Juha is called upon to protect his people from invaders bent on stealing the secrets contained within the valley’s sacred trees. The third chronicles the journey of Lilly as she travels across the universe to bring aid to Juha and the Björkans.

Not all fairytales are about beautiful princesses and dashing princes. Some are about the corpses living below our very feet....

After defeating Maleer, the people of Balderdash work to expand their kingdom by exploring the vast caverns in search of more graveyards. Although Hurlock and the shaman have adopted Kaylan, few in Balderdash trust the prince. Scarlet barely speaks to him, and Screech is the only one to show him affection. To escape the tension, Kaylan unofficially joins the Spelunkers, a group created by the shaman tasked with mapping the caverns.

"The Story of Peter Pan", by James M. Barrie, is one of the most famous tales about youth and dream-like adventures; this classic adaptation of Barrie's play will let you fly on the wings of your imagination. "The History of Tom Thumb" was the first fairy tale ever printed in English. "The Three Sillies" is a very old folktale, and has been handed down over the centuries for its entertainment value. "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is a classic folktale of which numerous versions are known; they all delight and educate children about the importance of boundaries and personal property. Last but not least, "Jack the Giant Killer" is a fascinating folk tale coming from the Middle Ages, set during King Arthur's reign; it shows how a young man uses clever tricks to outwit terrible giants and rid England of their terrible threats.

Charles Perrault is one of the most well-known authors of fairy tales for children. These are the 7 most famous fairy tales written by Charles Perrault, the best classic stories for kids.

Lítill, ljótur andarungi reynist vera fallegur svanur. Snædrottningin er með ís í hjartanu og litla hafmeyjan þráir að losna við fjötra hreisturs og sporðs og ganga tveimur fótum meðal manna. Ævintýraheimur Hans Christians Andersens er flestum að góðu kunnur. Þó eftir hann liggi bæði skáldsögur, leikrit og ljóð eru það listævintýri hans sem lifa með lesendum, jafnt í bóklegri- og munnlegri geymd.

Jace, a backcountry ranger assigned to patrol the wilderness of North America, was hiking when abruptly he was somewhere…else. Wind battered his thinly clothed body, and the salt air from crashing waves immediately soaked him to the bone. Nothing looked familiar. And then the strange game messages started appearing in his vision.

What are you willing to sacrifice when the only person who can save you is the same one who has to kill you? Evan is a Soldier of Death and his assignment is to kill Gemma because her time has come. But what if he falls in love with her? Can love rebel against fate?

En una lejana tierra, hace mucho, mucho tiempo había un bondadoso niño viviendo con su madre. Eran muy pobres pero su suerte cambió cuando un misterioso extranjero les ofreció una moneda de plata a cambio de un pequeño favor. Desde ese día, la vida del niño, llamado Aladino, cambió para siempre.

Petits ou grands, nous avons tous en tête des fables de La Fontaine : "Le corbeau et le renard", "La cigale et la fourmi", "La grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le bœuf", "Le chêne et le roseau", "Le lièvre et la tortue", "La poule aux œufs d'or" et tant d'autres. Chacune de ces fables est une petite histoire, avec des mots simples, et contient des vérités qui servent de leçons. Il y a un peu de nous, un peu des autres, un peu de tous, dans chacune des fables. Comme le dit si bien l'auteur, Jean de La Fontaine, "tout parle en mon ouvrage, et même les poissons, ce qu'ils disent s'adresse à tous tant que nous sommes ; je me sers d'animaux pour instruire les hommes".

Can Kavan protect a goddess against the dragon gods and their allies? After the harrowing attack on Moonvale, Kavan, his friends, and the townsfolk begin to pick up the pieces of their lives as summer approaches. But, all is not as it seems. Strange hauntings, arrogant inquisitors, and dark secrets threaten the fragile peace of his new home.

In Dragons from the Sea, Book Two of the Strongbow Saga, Halfdan Hroriksson has escaped - for now - the enemies who murdered his brother and seek to kill him, too. Determined to avenge his brother's death, Halfdan knows he must first gain experience as a warrior. He joins a Danish army gathering for an invasion of Western Frankia, for among its fierce chieftains and seasoned warriors he may find the allies he needs.

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.

Det er vinter i Mumidalen, og Mumifamilien sover vintersøvn. Men Mumi vågner alt for tidligt, og på den måde bliver han den første mumitrold, der oplever vinteren. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) var en finlandssvensk forfatter, kunstner og tegner. Hun er mest kendt for sine fortællinger om mumitrolden.

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.

Franziska Pigulla und Friedrich Schoenfelder entführen uns in die Welt der schönsten deutschen Märchen und verzaubern mit ihrer angenehmen Stimme. Erzählt werden ​Der Froschkönig, Rotkäppchen, Der standhafte Zinnsoldat, Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse und viele weitere. Ideal zum Einkuscheln und Zuhören während der kalten Jahreszeit.

Two Fae princes vie for her affection, and her sister doesn't like it one bit. But this isn't Aerith's story. Sure, Mel might have gotten herself into a pickle, but she's got everything under control...kinda. Not. Next thing she knows, she's being threatened with marriage, gowns, and worst of all - a crown. Ahem, Mel likes pointy things at the end of a hilt in her hand, not on her head! Meanwhile, very pregnant and put out by her ongoing role at Dahlquist castle, Aerith is prepared to do whatever it takes to save her sister and leave Faerie for good. Liri has other ideas.

Fou de rage, le roi des Nibelungen lance une malédiction sur l'anneau magique qui lui a été volé, entrainant avec lui la chute tragique des grands dieux de l'Asgard. Odin, dieu suprême, a donné naissance à une puissante lignée humaine de rois, les rois de Frankenland, qu'il protège et chérit. Ils sont les seuls à ne pas être touchés par la malédiction du Nibelung et ils font perpétuer l'étincelle divine renfermée dans le cœur des hommes. Mais pour les condamner leur prospérité, Frigg, déesse des liens du mariage, rend stérile la reine de Frankenland.

Cursed by the malevolent spirit of the Headless Horseman, Ireland Crane ventures to Manhattan in search of a way to break her soul-crushing bond. Instead, she discovers the lines between fact and fiction are blurring once more. Croaking ravens. Telltale hearts. Could the works of Poe be coming to pass with handsome Wall Street Midas, Ridley Peolte as their unwilling target?