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Hassan had a strange dream. What did Hassan see in the dream? Hassan had a strange dream. What did Hassan see in the dream?
From the elder tree's roots in Sylvandar's heartwood, where ent's ancient whispers guide the forest's pulse and nymphs blossom in petal-kissed springs, ent Thorne imparts wisdom to nymph Lirael, whose romance unfolds like vines in his timeless embrace. Their blossoming love, rooted in bark oaths and root-shared secrets, nurtures the wood—or stirs a blight from encroaching axes. As they wander root labyrinths and canopy-shaded groves, guarded by thorn sentinels and logger spirits, Thorne's ent wisdom entwines with Lirael's floral vitality, revealing an elder prophecy of rooted harmony. When a felled branch summons rot creepers, they must whisper renewal to heal the tree. In the depth of root whispers, where every bark holds history and every petal sighs with new life, their romance becomes the bloom that sustains the ancient wild.Ver livro
The Emperor’s New Clothes and Other Stories brings together more of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories, each brimming with the bigheartedness, warmth and homespun humour that he is known for. From historic Europe to the Asian continent, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a series of curious characters in his mesmerising collection based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales: a golden swan flies around the world; an old poet has a mysterious visitor; an Emperor is fooled by his ambition. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement, Thomas’s stories are a delight.Ver livro
Jackie’s Adventure in the World of Letters by Zinaida Kirko When the world feels cold and lonely, even a book can open the door to magic. Left alone in a quiet library, eight-year-old Jackie opens an ancient volume — and is drawn into the Magical World of Letters. Here, every word is alive, every challenge holds a lesson, and kindness and honesty prove stronger than any spell. At first, Jackie doesn’t want to return home. But as she helps the creatures of this strange world and faces her fears, she learns to believe in herself, find courage, and make choices with an open heart. By the time her adventure ends, she knows that the same strength and kindness can change her real world too. Jackie’s Adventure in the World of Letters is a heartwarming children’s fantasy for ages 7–12, filled with magic, friendship, and gentle wisdom. A story about how one brave girl found her voice — and the courage to shape her own destinyVer livro
When, as in the case of The Gnome King of Oz, the story-skill, the jollity, the succession of events, all continue to be so vigorously alive, the author deserves naught but praise. — The Atlantic City Sunday Press Enjoy the twenty-first entry in the Oz series, featuring such characters as Ruggedo the Gnome King; Grumpy the Bear; and Scraps, the Patchwork Girl of Oz.Ver livro
The world we live in is, sadly, one where we feel the need to validate our origins and identity in all the wrong ways. There is now a call for radical change in racist mindsets. It's easy to assume that the only racists to be wary of are those who are outspoken and demonstrate their hatred openly and violently. But what about the not so obvious instances of racism? The existence of the kind that is insidious, covert, and just as deadly as blatant hatred? How do we fix it? How do we find out how we ourselves are being racist or adding fuel to the fire without realizing it? What can we do to stop it? How do we guarantee a future that is accepting of everyone, regardless of their race? The fact of the matter is that change can only begin when you have a firm grasp of the problem. This book helps you understand all you need to know about the evils of racism, and it acts as a beacon of hope in the particularly troubling times we live in. Things can be better. Things will be better. The world can become a better, more accepting, non-discriminating place. How can you be a fundamental part of making this happen? Read this book to find out.Ver livro
Book 11 in The New York Times bestselling Ivy & Bean series.Ivy and Bean are back, and they are funnier than ever. Ivy's worried. She's read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten. They don't share their toys. They never do any work. They scream and cry when they don't get their way. Spoiler alert! Ivy doesn't have any brothers or sisters. That's why she's worried. How can she keep from getting spoiled? She could give away all her clothes, but she'd probably get in trouble. She could give away all her toys, but she likes her toys. There's really only one solution: she needs a baby sister, on the double! Luckily, Ivy and Bean know just where to get one.Ver livro
