This Vancouver-based author crafts fantastical adventures that transport readers to imaginative realms. Her writing is celebrated for its immersive quality, drawing audiences into worlds brimming with magic and wonder. Thematically, she often explores the interplay between the real and the mythical, delving into themes of courage and camaraderie amidst peril. Her stories are perfect for those seeking an escape into captivating and thrilling narratives.
In a captivating blend of mystery and fantasy, intrepid professor Emily Wilde faces the challenge of uncovering the secrets of mysterious faeries that have appeared at her university. As she navigates this enchanting world, the story promises delightful twists and heartwarming moments, marking the continuation of her adventures in the beloved Emily Wilde series by Heather Fawcett.
Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project studying the inner workings of a faerie realm-as its queen.Along with her former academic rival-now fiancé-the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell's long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare, filled with scholarly treasures.Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Faerie as she did to the mortal world-how could an unassuming scholar like herself pass for a queen? Yet there is little time to settle in-Wendell's murderous stepmother has placed a deadly curse upon the land before vanishing without a trace. It will take all of Wendell's magic-and Emily's knowledge of stories-to unravel the mystery before they lose everything they hold dear.
The story features a girl with a unique past as a dragon, embarking on an adventure to protect her newfound home. This middle grade fantasy weaves themes of transformation and courage, appealing to readers who enjoy rich, imaginative worlds similar to those found in the Nevermoor and His Dark Materials series. With captivating storytelling, it promises to engage young readers in a tale of self-discovery and bravery.
An inventive and fantastical reimagining of Anne of Green Gables—with magic and witches!—that explores found family, loss, and the power of a girl's imagination, from the acclaimed author of The Language of Ghosts and The School Between Winter and Fairyland.Grace has never been good at anything except magic—not that anyone believes her. While other children are adopted from the orphanage, nobody wants Grace. So she decides to make a home for herself by running away and offering herself as an apprentice to the witch in the nearby woods. After all, who better to teach Grace to use her magic? Surely the witch can’t be that bad.But the witch is that bad—she steals souls for spells and gobbles up hearts. So Grace offers a deal: If she can learn all 100½ spells in the witch’s grimoire, the witch will make Grace her apprentice. But if Grace fails, the witch can take her magic. The witch agrees, and soon an unexpected bond develops between them. But the spells are much harder than Grace expected, and when a monster from the witch’s past threatens the home Grace has built, she may have to sacrifice more than her magic to save it.Inspired by Anne of Green Gables, this is a magical story of found family, loss, and the power of a girl’s imagination.
The second in a sweeping and action-packed fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mount Everest-perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore. After the terrifying events on Mount Raksha, the witches have returned, and River has betrayed Kamzin to regain his dark powers.
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party--or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, and the Fair Folk.So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, get in the middle of Emily's research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones--the most elusive of all faeries--lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she'll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all--her own heart.
Enter a world of hidden folk in this enchanting tale featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde, an expert on faeries and a meticulous researcher crafting the first encyclopedia of faerie lore. Despite her scholarly prowess, Emily struggles with social interactions and has no intention of befriending the gruff villagers of Hrafnsvik or her dashing academic rival, Wendell Bambleby. However, as she delves deeper into the mysteries of the elusive Hidden Ones, she finds herself entangled in another enigma: the true nature of Wendell and his intentions. To uncover the answers, Emily must confront the greatest mystery of all—her own heart. This darkly gorgeous fantasy sparkles with magic and whimsy, offering a rich, immersive experience filled with sharp-tongued academia, field trips, and a touch of grumpy romance. Readers will be captivated by the vivid worldbuilding and the charming dynamic between the grumpy heroine and her charming love interest. Perfect for a cozy winter evening, this tale promises to enchant and delight, leaving you feeling ensorcelled and eager for more. With its blend of magic and heart, this story is a delightful escape into a realm of wonder and discovery.
A fresh and exciting twist on magical boarding schools, the well-loved Chosen One trope, and the nature of true heroism--from the author of The Language of Ghosts and Ember and the Ice Dragons. Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasies including the Serafina series by Robert Beatty and Neil Gaiman's Coraline. Twelve-year-old Autumn Malog is a servant at the enchanting Inglenook School, where young magicians study to become the king's future monster-hunters. Along with her Gran and three too many older brothers, she works as a beastkeeper, tending to Inglenook's menagerie of terrifying monsters. But when she isn't mucking out the wyvern stalls or coaxing the resident boggart to behave, Autumn searches for clues about her twin brother's mysterious disappearance. Everyone else thinks he was devoured by the feared Hollow Dragon, but Autumn is convinced she's heard--and glimpsed--him calling to her from within the castle walls. But who will believe a lowly servant? So when Cai Morrigan, the "Chosen One" prophesied to one day destroy the Hollow Dragon, comes to her for help, Autumn agrees on one condition: Together, they'll search for her brother and uncover the dark truth at the heart of enchanting Inglenook School once and for all.
The Penderwicks meets Howl's Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne--from Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty. Forced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her family's stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses don't go to his head in the process. But between babysitting her annoying little sister, Mite, and keeping an eye on the cake-loving sea monster that guards the moving island, Noa has her hands full. When the siblings learn that their enemies are searching for a weapon capable of defeating Julian--whose legendary spell weaving is feared throughout the kingdom--once and for all, they vow to get to it first. To everyone's surprise, the key to victory turns out to be a long-lost magical language--and only Noa can speak it. But what if by helping her brother, Noa ends up losing him?
With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is just right for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.
Then Lusha sets off on her own mission to Raksha with a rival explorer who is determined to best River, and Kamzin must decide what's most important to her: protecting her sister from the countless perils of the climb or beating her to the summit.
The story follows eleven-year-old Fern as she navigates the challenges of her father's death, a distant friendship, and a struggling family business. Amidst her struggles, she forms a meaningful bond with neighbor Jasper. Together, they embark on a journey to capture the beauty of an endangered pod of killer whales for a photography contest, discovering friendship and healing along the way.
Das Mädchen mit den unsichtbaren Flügeln
Die zwölfjährige Ember war ein Feuerdrache, bevor sie in ein Menschenkind verwandelt wurde. Geblieben sind ihre unsichtbaren Drachenflügel und das kleine Problem, bei Sonne ohne Vorwarnung in Flammen aufzugehen. In London kann sie deshalb nicht bleiben, also wird sie auf die Forschungsstation ihrer exzentrischen Tante mitten in der Antarktis geschickt. Hier leben auch die letzten wilden Eisdrachen. Doch ausgerechnet auf die hat es der verzogene Prinz Gideon bei seiner königlichen Winterjagd abgesehen. Jetzt liegt es an Ember, ihre Artgenossen zu retten und eine Brücke zwischen zwei Welten zu schlagen.
Einmal Königin sein im Reich der Feen – Traum oder Albtraum? Im dritten Band in der Sunday-Times-Bestsellerserie findet die Feenforscherin Emily Wilde es heraus. Emily Wilde hat ihr Leben dem Studium der Feen gewidmet. Als renommierte Dryadologin hat sie in ihrer Enzyklopädie der Feen Hunderte von Arten dokumentiert. Jetzt steht sie kurz davor, ihr bisher gefährlichstes akademisches Projekt in Angriff zu nehmen: die Erforschung des Innenlebens eines Feenreichs - als dessen Königin. Zusammen mit ihrem Verlobten, dem exilierten Feenprinzen Wendell Bambleby, beansprucht sie den Thron zu seinem Reich. Für Emily erfüllt sich damit ein Traum: Vor ihr tut sich eine Fülle wissenschaftlicher Schätze auf. Doch der Albtraum folgt auf dem Fuße, denn die beiden werden sofort in die tödlichen Intrigen der Feenwelt hineingezogen. »Eine unglaublich unterhaltsame Reise durch die magischen Länder der Fae«, NPR Für Fans von Deborah Harkness, Travis Baldree und T.J. Klune
"Autumn hütet, wie ihre ganze Familie, die Monster an der Zauberschule Ingelnook. Viel lieber würde sie jedoch als Schülerin aufgenommen werden. Der Grund: Vor einem Jahr ist ihr Zwillingsbruder Winter spurlos verschwunden. Es heißt, er wurde vom grauenvollen Schattendrachen gefressen. Doch Autumn weiß, dass das nicht stimmt. Winter muss noch irgendwo in Inglenook sein. Als der berühmte Zauberschüler Cai Morrigan Autumns Hilfe mit einem Drachen braucht, sieht sie ihre Chance: Cai soll Winter finden. Aber der junge Sternenmagier hat ein Geheimnis. Und das treibt die zwei in die Fänge des fürchterlichen Schattendrachens." (www.buchhandel.de)
