Set in Writungeard at Lyfthelm Tower, Temora Tempest faces a brewing crisis as Rider Marr threatens the realm and the Dreamers. Alongside her friends, she embarks on a quest to unveil his dark intentions and safeguard their world. The story blends adventure and friendship, highlighting the importance of courage in the face of danger.
A psychological study of the nature and sources of meaning in human experience.
Temora Murphy is eleven years old. She lives in an immaculate house, with a mother who wishes to control and mould her. The only other children she sees are the "shiny" girls her mother selects for her as friends. Girls who tease her for her size and shyness. Girls who call her "Puddingface". Temora wants more. Temora loves reading, books about adventure and magic. She finds these books in a black pearl box at the bottom of the garden, beneath the Bloodwood tree. She does not know how they come to be there or who sends them, and every time she thinks too hard about it, some strange impulse in her mind compels her to stop. The books help her to escape. But only so much. Then, at a party for her twelfth birthday, Temora Murphy makes another wish. And with that wish, Temora Tempest's life alters forever. Temora and the Wordsnatcher is a literary children's story; a portal fantasy work, featuring characters from multiple backgrounds and a protagonist who does not conform to societal standards of beauty, and who wishes to push against the constructs of what it means to be "feminine".
In this picture book, a group of boastful birds engage in a competitive race to prove their superiority. The narrative highlights the humorous rivalry between a seagull and a hawk, each claiming to be the best in the sky. However, a clever duck intervenes, reminding them of the importance of humility and teamwork. Through engaging illustrations and witty dialogue, the story conveys valuable lessons about arrogance and self-awareness, making it a delightful read for children.
Amidst the festive backdrop of Christmas, Connie Chase grapples with lingering memories of her first love, Viggo MacDuff. As she navigates the holiday season, each decoration and tradition reminds her of her heartbreak. Seeking solace, she confides in her best friend Jed, sharing the story of her lost love. This poignant exploration of love and loss reveals how Christmas can evoke both joy and sorrow, as Connie confronts her feelings and the reality of moving on.
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Clem is desperate for everyone - including herself - to be happy, but she discovers that her idea of helping doesn't always work as well as she imagined. Can Clem be the girl she wants to be? Will she learn to accept that there are things she can fix and things she cannot?