Fairy Tales For Girls

This is the story of the greatest funambulist who ever lived. Born into a postwar circus family, our nameless star was unwanted and forgotten, abandoned in the shadows of the big top. Until the bright light of Serendipity Wilson threw her into focus. Now an adult, haunted by an incident in which a child was lost from the circus, our narrator, a tightrope artiste, weaves together her spellbinding tales of circus legends, earthy magic and folklore, all in the hope of finding the child. But will her story be enough to bring the pair together again?

Travel along with Girl, guided by Pony and Bee, as she remembers whom she was born to be. Parables remind us to thoughtfully reflect upon our own lives, maybe even our reason for being.

Maine-bred, independent Rilla Brae is no stranger to the deep. She knows the rhythms of hard work and harder seas. But when she experiences the sudden death of her father, the veil between the living and the dead blurs, and she begins to be haunted by a girl on a nearby uninhabited island. The girl floats a song over the waves, and it is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Familiar and distant. Then Rilla meets Sam, a University of Southern Maine archeology student tasked with excavating the very island where the ghostly girl has appeared.

Callie Martinez-Silva didn't mean to turn her best friend into a pop star. But when a simple pep talk leads to miraculous results, Callie learns she's the newest muse of epic poetry, one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology tasked with protecting humanity's fate in secret. Whisked away to Muse Headquarters, she joins three recruits her age, who call themselves the Muse Squad. Together, the junior muses are tasked with using their magic to inspire and empower - not an easy feat when you're 11 and still figuring out the goddess within.

When the enemies of King Ragnar destroy Ladda's village, she'll do anything it takes to lead the survivors to safety - even agreeing to marry the king himself. But Ragnar and Ladda both quickly discover that there's more to her role than that of queen. As she assumes the burden of shield maiden and admiral of the Swanfleet, guiding her own ships among Ragnar's, her calling to battle becomes clear.

With high school coming to an end, real life is about to begin for the Princess sisters. Belle is confronted with a choice that will change the course of her life. Aurora discovers a new passion while overcoming bullies. Ariel finds a new love interest who may be off-limits. And Cinderella and Scott finally reach a decision concerning their relationship. With everyone preparing for college and their futures, Snow White feels more left behind than ever. How can she take steps forward, when she remains so uncertain about her past?

Princess Aislynn has long dreamed about attending her Introduction Ball, about dancing with the handsome suitors her adviser has chosen for her, about meeting her true love and starting her happily ever after. When the night of the ball finally arrives and Nerine Academy is awash with roses and royalty, Aislynn wants nothing more than to dance the night away, dutifully following the Path that has been laid out for her. She does not intend to stray.

Jane Thorburn straddles two worlds: her life as a “factory girl” in Scotland’s mills, and her birthright as fairy royalty. Abandoned by her parents as an infant, and uncertain about the true motives of the Fey, she learns to depend only on herself. All she wants is to be a great weaver and to maintain her independence. The Fair Folk, fighting for their very survival, have other plans for her, as does the handsome and charismatic Robert Stein. What life will she choose? And will she even have a choice?

في يوم من الأيام أراد أحد التجار أن يسافر ليشتري بضاعة فنادى بناته الثلاث ليسأل كلَّ واحدة منهن عن الهدية التي تحبها؛ طلبت الأولى عقدًا من اللؤلؤ وطلبت الثانية ساعةً ذهبية أما الصغرى فأرادت ألّا تكلف والدها شيئًا فطلبت وردةً بيضاء...

Prepare to be enchanted by an engaging tale of friendship, bravery, and the magic of new taste explorations in The Girls Who Lived in the Refrigerator, written & narrated by author and registered dietitian, David Grotto. This heartwarming story invites children to explore the wonders that await when they dare to try new things.

Healey’s second novel The Shattering stars Keri, a 17-year-old trying to come to terms with her brother Jake’s death. Although authorities believe Jake committed suicide, Keri cannot accept that her brother would take his own life. And when she’s approached by her classmate Janna, whose brother also committed suicide years earlier, the two team up in search of answers. Soon the girls come to a grim realization—that their brothers weren’t the first in town to die under mysterious circumstances.

Eighteen-year-old Tally is absolutely sure of everything: her genius, the love of her adoptive family, the loyalty of her best friend, Shane, and her future career as a Nobel prize-winning astronomer. There's no room in her tidy world for heartbreak or uncertainty - or the charismatic, troubled mother who abandoned her soon after she was born.

This storybook is a beacon of light in children's self-help and emotional growth literature, perfect for parents, teachers, and guardians who want to inspire and empower their children. Join Ella, a young girl from Merryville, a land brimming with enchantment and wonder, who faces a unique challenge—she cannot see her reflection. This bewitching narrative follows Ella's path of self-discovery, accompanied by her wise friend Winston the Owl and the legendary mirror Mira.

Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “There was a city lady who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Girl says, “I was born in her oven during a lightning storm.” Gingerbread Boy says, “There was a town man who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Boy says, “I was born in his oven during a lightning storm.” What will happen next?

Three fun-loving Anglo-Asian sisters rule the roost since their mom died. They’ve got a reputation at school for being the coolest babes in town, and what they don’t need is an interfering Auntie-ji from India cramping their style. The girls decide the only way out of the problem is an arranged marriage - for their auntie.

Wendy doesn't remember anything about Neverland or the experiments done on her there as a child. Seven years later, all she wants is a normal life, but shape-shifting shadows plague her dreams and turn her life into a waking nightmare. When the shadows attack at a football game and a boy disappears right in front of her, she realizes these wraith-like shadows are real. They're not just haunting, they're hunting.

Liam Collins wants to be a writer more than anything else. After unceremoniously being laid off from his job at the paper after thirty-seven-years, he thinks he finally has time to write that book. As his writer’s block continues, he spends his time gardening and brewing his own beer. One day, he notices someone has been stealing peas in his garden in the idyllic Irish countryside. Only meaning to scare them off, he accidentally shoots someone in the dark in his patch. Following them to the Hawthorn tree, there is a wailing girl up there dressed in strange, ripped clothing who doesn’t appear to understand him or have the ability to speak except in strange noises.

Discover mighty goddesses and magical heroines from around the world in this inspirational collection and unleash your own inner strength! This collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence.

Step into a "once upon a time" where anything is possible.... Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero. For as long as she can remember, Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realises how she might be able to escape....

Un molinero trabaja duro todos los días para mantener a su familia. Entonces, un día, un caballero de ojos negros lo visita y le ofrece una oportunidad inesperada de riqueza. El caballero se encargará de todas las preocupaciones del molinero con una condición: que se quede con lo que hay detrás del molino. ¿Ese viejo manzano, piensa el molinero? Eso es fácil de dar por perdido. Sin embargo, no se da cuenta de que su hija está parada afuera junto al árbol...