This author is celebrated for her imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales, infusing them with a modern sensibility and unexpected twists. Her writing style is characterized by a playful command of language and a keen insight into character psychology, inviting readers to rediscover familiar narratives from a fresh vantage point. Through her works, she explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of choice, as her characters navigate complex dilemmas and uncover their own strengths within enchanted realms.
In this exciting sequel to the STUFFED series, beloved stuffed animals spring to life, embarking on new adventures filled with magic and friendship. The narrative continues to explore themes of imagination and loyalty, captivating readers with its engaging characters and whimsical plot. Fans of the first book will be delighted by the return of familiar faces and the introduction of new ones, promising a thrilling journey that blends nostalgia with fresh storytelling.
"What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very late? Eighteen-year-old Alice is very different to the other ladies in Kexford. She enjoys spending afternoons with her trusty camera, while ignoring pressure from her sister to become a 'respectable' member of society. But when the familiar faces of the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and the Caterpillar begin appearing in her photographs, Alice finds herself returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood to stop the Queen's tyrannical rule before the End of Time."--Back cover.
Exploring an intriguing twist on the classic Rapunzel tale, this story imagines a scenario where her mother consumes the wrong flower, leading to unexpected consequences. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a reimagined world filled with magic, adventure, and the complexities of motherhood. The plot delves into themes of choice and destiny, offering a fresh perspective on familiar characters and their journeys. Fans of the Twisted Tales series will appreciate this creative take on a beloved fairy tale.
The 12th installment in the New York Times best-selling series asks: What if
Rapunzel's mother drank a potion from the wrong flower? Desperate to save the
life of their queen and her unborn child, the good citizens of the kingdom
comb the land for the all-healing Sundrop flower to cure her . . . but someone
mistakenly picks the blossom of the Moondrop instead. This shimmering flower
heals the queen and she delivers a healthy baby girl--with hair as silver and
gray as the moon. But with her mysterious hair comes dangerous magical powers:
the power to hurt, not heal. For the safety of the kingdom, Rapunzel is locked
away in a tower and put under the care of the powerful goodwife, Mother
Gothel. For eighteen years Rapunzel stays imprisoned in her tower, knowing she
must protect everyone from her magical hair. When she finally decides to leave
the only home she's ever known--to see the floating lights that appear on her
birthday--she gets caught up in an unexpected adventure with two thieves: a
would-be outlaw named Gina, and Flynn Rider, a rogue on the run. Before she
can reach her happy ending, Rapunzel learns that there is far more to her
story, and her magical hair, and her future than she ever knew.
What if Rapunzel's mother drank from the wrong flower? For as long as she can remember, Rapunzel has stayed in the tower, knowing her silver hair's intense powers are dangerous, even deadly. But when she is drawn out of the only home she's ever known, she gets caught up in an exciting quest across the kingdom. And soon Rapunzel learns that there may be more to her story, and her magical tresses, than she ever thought possible ...
Trapped in the castle with the terrifying Beast, Belle learns there is much more to her angry captor when she touches the enchanted rose. Suddenly, her mind is flooded with images of her mother, a woman Belle hardly remembers. Stranger still, Belle realises that her mother is none other than the beautiful Enchantress who cursed the Beast, his castle and all his staff. Stunned and confused by the revelation, Belle and the Beast must work together to unravel years of mystery.
Told in alternating chapters from both Anna's and Hans' perspectives, A Frozen Heart takes a sophisticated look at events of Frozen, exploring the couple's backstories, motivations, and doomed relationship.
A sixteen-year-old girl embarks on an unexpected adventure in Never Land after striking a deal with Captain Hook to find her hero, Peter Pan. However, she soon discovers that the enchanting realm is fraught with danger. Teaming up with Tinker Bell, Wendy must navigate the challenges posed by Hook's sinister intentions to rescue Peter and protect the magical world from impending doom.
For use in schools and libraries only. When she falls from a tower and lives, Chloe's scary adventure changes her perspective on the world as she comes to discover special gifts she possesses as a descendant of an ancient warrior clan with feline powers.
It's been five years since the infamous sea witch defeated the little mermaid taking King Triton's life in the process. Ariel is now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, while Ursula runs Prince Eric's kingdom on land. But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world, and a prince, she never imagined she would see again. Will Ariel be able to overthrow the murderous villain set on destroying her home and the world she once longed to be a part of? Follow this tale of power, love and a mermaid's quest to reclaim her voice.
Returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood, Alice, now eighteen, tries to stop the Queen of Hearts' tyrannical rule before the End of Time, and save her own world as well as Wonderland -- Library of Congress
What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very late? Eighteen-year-old Alice is very different to the other ladies in Kexford. She enjoys spending afternoons with her trusty camera, ignoring pressure from her sister to become a 'respectable' member of society. But when the familiar faces of the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and the Caterpillar begin appearing in her photographs, Alice finds herself returning to the place of nonsense from her childhood to stop the Queen's tyrannical rule before the End of Time.
Exploring a captivating twist on a classic tale, this installment of the Twisted Tales series imagines a scenario where Wendy joins Captain Hook on her journey to Never Land. The story delves into the dynamics of their relationship and the implications of her choice, offering a fresh perspective on familiar characters and themes of adventure and loyalty. Readers can expect a blend of intrigue and excitement as they navigate this reimagined narrative filled with unexpected turns.
What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? Once Upon a Dream marks the second book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. It should be simple—a dragon defeated, a slumbering maiden, a prince poised to wake her. But when said prince falls asleep as soon as his lips meet the princess', it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over. With a desperate fairy's last curse infiltrating her mind, Princess Aurora will have to navigate a dangerous and magical landscape deep in the depths of her dreams. Soon she stumbles upon Phillip, a charming prince eager to join her quest. But with Maleficent's agents following her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are, and moreover, who she truly is. Time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up?
Wendy's only real escape is in writing down tales of Never Land. After nearly meeting her hero, Peter Pan, four years earlier, she still holds on to the childhood hope that his magical home truly exists. She also holds on to his shadow. So when an opportunity to travel to Never Land via pirate ship presents itself, Wendy makes a deal with the devil. But Never Land isn't quite the place she imagined it would be. Unexpected dangers and strange foes pop up at every turn.
What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie? When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed Princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war. What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.
Chloe King is a normal girl. She goes to class (most of the time), fights with her mom, and crushes on a boy…or two. But around her sixteenth birthday, Chloe finds that perhaps she isn’t so normal after all. There’s the heightened night vision, the super fast reflexes – oh, and the claws. As she discovers who she is – and where she comes from – it is clear she is not alone. And someone is trying to get her. Chloe has nine lives. But will nine be enough?
What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie? When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed Princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war. What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.
Was wäre, wenn Rapunzels Mutter die falsche Blume genommen hätte?
Ein weiterer Band in der beliebten Reihe der "Twisted Tales"! Solange Rapunzel sich erinnern kann, hat sie im Turm gewohnt. Und sie ist im Turm geblieben, denn sie weiß, dass die starken Kräfte ihres zauberhaften Haares gefährlich sind. Doch als sie aus ihrem Turm herausgelockt wird, gerät sie auf eine Suche quer durch das Königreich. Bald erfährt Rapunzel, dass mehr hinter ihrer Geschichte und ihren magischen Strähnen steckt, als sie jemals wusste.
„NieUrodziny” – pierwsza powieść z serii „Mroczne Opowieści” – to na nowo
opowiedziana historia o Alicji w Krainie Czarów. Alicja różni się od innych
osiemnastoletnich mieszkanek Kexfordu z czasów wiktoriańskich – woli zgłębiać
tajniki fotografii, niż uczestniczyć w nudnych popołudniowych herbatkach.
Pewnego dnia, gdy dziewczyna wywołuje najnowsze zdjęcia swych sąsiadów,
zamiast nich na negatywach pojawiają się dziwnie znajome postacie. Jest w nich
jednak coś niepokojącego… Alicja wraca do Krainy Czarów, by obalić okrutne
rządy Królowej Kier i odnaleźć swoje miejsce w obydwu światach: tym magicznym
i tym rzeczywistym. Czy jej się to uda i czy zdąży, zanim skończy się Czas?
Ariel è la regina muta di Atlantica. Distrutta dal senso di colpa per avere causato il sacrificio del padre, ha rinunciato al suo sogno d'amore e cerca di governare con saggezza, senza ricevere alcun sostegno dalle frivole sorelle. Eric, invece, ancora vittima del maleficio e ignaro di chi sia veramente sua moglie, lascia che sia lei a dirigere gli affari di stato. Mentre la strega Ursula, sotto le spoglie di Vanessa, intreccia mille intrighi e dichiara guerra ai regni confinanti, dando sfogo alla sua smania di potere, il principe preferisce rifugiarsi nell'arte e nella musica. Eppure qualcosa sta per cambiare: Ariel ha scoperto che il padre Tritone non è morto, è prigioniero di Vanessa. Decisa a salvarlo, senza informare nessuno della sua missione, esce dal mare e si introduce nel castello. Può contare solo sull'aiuto di una vecchia governante, di due gabbiani e di Eric che si sta svegliando dall'incantesimo... Ma il potere della strega è grande. Per fermare la Sirenetta, è disposta a portare morte e distruzione sia sulla terraferma sia negli abissi...
¿Qué habría pasado si Ariel no hubiera vencido a Úrsula? Han pasado cinco años desde que la infame Bruja del Mar derrotó a la Sirenita y mató al rey Tritón. Ariel es la reina muda de Atlántica, mientras que Úrsula gobierna el reino del príncipe Eric. Pero cuando Ariel descubre que existe la posibilidad de que su padre siga con vida, no tiene más remedio que regresar a un mundo que nunca creyó que volvería a ver. Úrsula amenaza con destruir tierra y mar. ¿Podrá la Sirenita detenerla esta vez antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
Et si la Belle aux bois dormant ne s'était jamais réveillée ?
430 pages
16 hours of reading
Aurore a été adoptée par Maléfique après son abandon par ses parents. Elle vit dans le château de celle-ci, couvert de ronces, dans l’ignorance totale du monde extérieur. Un jour, un troubadour lui donne la plume d’un oiseau bleu, prouvant qu’il existe d’autres êtres vivants. Aurore doute, s’enfuit, découvre le monde, rencontre le prince Philip qui lui raconte leur histoire.
Bella uwięziona w zamku Bestii dotyka zaczarowanej róży skrytej w opustoszałej
komnacie. Nagle jej umysł zalewają obrazy matki, którą ledwie pamięta. Matki,
która lata temu przeklęła Bestię, jego zamek i sługi. Ogłuszeni i
zdezorientowani Bella i Bestia muszą współpracować, aby rozwikłać tajemnice i
odkryć prawdę.
Bella uwięziona w zamku Bestii dotyka zaczarowanej róży skrytej w opustoszałej
komnacie. Nagle jej umysł zalewają obrazy matki, którą ledwie pamięta. Matki,
która lata temu przeklęła Bestię, jego zamek i sługi. Ogłuszeni i
zdezorientowani Bella i Bestia muszą współpracować, aby rozwikłać tajemnice i
odkryć prawdę.
Belle ztratila svou matku, když byla ještě malá. Žije jen s otcem v chudém provinčním městečku, ze kterého touží uniknout a objevovat svět. Pak se Belle stane zajatkyní hrozivého a zlostného Zvířete a všechny ostatní starosti musí odsunout stranou. Na hradě Zvířete se Belle dotkne očarované růže a mysl jí zaplaví obrazy matky, o které si myslela, že ji už nikdy nespatří. Ještě podivnější však je, že v těch vidinách je matka krásnou čarodějkou, která zakleje Zvíře i jeho hrad.