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This is a story about magic, if you like that kind of thing. It is also a story about a ghost with amnesia, an unpopular fairy, an ungrateful town, and a wise and helpful raven (who happens to be a pretty good storyteller). But mostly, it is about a friendly little wizard who lives inside a big hill and really, really, really wants to be a hero. His name is Gumluck, and he is a bumbling noodlehead. In this tall tale about a short wizard, celebrated author Adam Rex proves once and for all that the biggest heroes often come in the smallest nightgowns.

This audio story tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal--every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws...

In their eighth adventure, sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm must face their gravest mission yet. The Everafter War is over, and the sisters find themselves trapped in the Book of Everafter—a place where fairy tale characters can affect their own destinies. While trying to save their baby brother, Sabrina and Daphne begin changing events in the story to suit their needs.

Join Cameron the Camel on a heartwarming and adventurous journey through the breathtaking desert! From a shy baby camel to a wise and courageous explorer, Cameron’s story is filled with charm, laughter, and inspiration for listeners of all ages. When Cameron is faced with trying new and unfamiliar foods, he learns that being brave isn’t just about facing fears—it’s about embracing the unknown and discovering the joy of new experiences.

"The Last Glimmer of Magic," incorporating your new character names: Book Description In the land of Aethel, magic is packing its bags. The colors are fading, the rivers have forgotten how to sing, and the world is turning a dull, boring grey. Only a girl named Evelyn seems to notice. And Evelyn has a secret: a tiny, stubborn spark of magic that lives in her palm, the very last glimmer in a world growing cold. When she finds a mysterious starlight map in her grandmother's whispering attic, Evelyn is set on a desperate quest.

The skies are calling. Can a young rider and her golden griffin save a world built on clouds? For ten-year-old Lyra, life on the Whispering Crag is all about the wind, the clouds, and the hope of bonding with a powerful griffin. The day her golden hatchling, Skyfire, chooses her, her dreams take flight! Together, Lyra and Skyfire soar through the colorful Glimmerwood and dance along the sharp Wind-Shear Edge, their connection growing stronger with every beat of Skyfire's magnificent wings.

Finn Flicker loves the smell of fire and the CLANG! CLANG! of his hammer. He’s a forger, just like his grandfather, making everything from sturdy hinges to sparkly pot handles in his cozy Ironwood Smithy. But Finn has a big secret: His mother was a Fae, and his hands glow with a wild, silvery magic he calls the Fae-touch. He keeps it hidden under thick leather gloves, afraid his special light might break his solid, human world.

She's half witch, half unicorn – and ALL heart! Are you ready to meet your best friend…? Welcome to the town of Dankley Ditch, which is waiting for its BRAND-NEW WITCH. But the witch that turns up is … unusual! Witchicorn is a fabulous, rainbow-coloured unicorn (and also a witch – a...

Magic is closer than you ever thought possible in this madcap middle grade adventure perfect for fans of James Riley and Chris Grabenstein. For Mason Mortimer Morrison, life isn’t so magical. His dad was just sent to jail, his grades have been plummeting from meh to yikes, and, oh yeah, two...

A hero fights for what is right! A hero's aim is true! Is the hero of this story like that? I don't know. He is the kind of person who might turn you into a donut if he's thinking too hard about donuts. His name is Gumluck the Wizard, and he is on a Quest. Along the way he'll discover singing goblins, unicorn magic, a possible ostrich that breathes definite fire, and three companions who are pretty sure they're heroes already.

This book is full of yawns. And not just your average yawns, either—there are seafaring yawns, giant yawns, miniature yawns, royal yawns, and even yawns with fire coming out of them. This book also contains three precious eggs, one confused dragon, a very silly wizard, and the tiny ghost who haunts his hair. The ghost’s name is Butterscotch. The wizard’s name is Gumluck, and he is a bumbling noodlehead.

What would you do if you stuck in a land that everyone was not able to speak anything? How would you feel if you were an eagle well-raised in the chicken coop to meet his fate in a slaughter-house? Do you think a sheep could be able to find a life purpose while his father kept telling him that there was none? Be ready to explore the most exciting adventures in the Numagician kingdom. There, you will meet a dragon that breathes ink, an eagle that wants to be vegan, a sheep that thinks it was born to hug, and many number-animals that you have never seen before.

Have you ever wondered what the quiet parts of the world are trying to tell you? Meet Lily, a girl with sunshine hair and a curious heart, who lives right next to the woods everyone calls "quiet." But when Lily finds a secret map, she discovers that the woods aren't quiet at all, they are the Mumbled Woods, filled with secrets only the best listeners can hear! Join Lily and her fussy, fluffy cat, Pipsqueak, on a whimsical journey past the Sticky-Note Tree and the Swing Set that Kisses the Clouds.

Rhodes is not an adventurer. He's a kid who likes video games and exploring his grandpa's attic, a place that smells of old wood and forgotten secrets. But when a glint of silver leads him to a dusty, rolled-up map and a strange, golden hourglass, his ordinary life is turned upside down. This is no ordinary hourglass. His Grandpa Silas reveals it is the Chronos Hourglass, a magical artifact that doesn't just measure time, it holds it. And the shimmering map? It's a guide to the Golden Desert of Aeon, a place where time itself has gone sideways.

Arlo isn't just new to Sunnybrook Elementary—he’s new to the entire century! Created in a secret lab, he is the clone of the legendary King Arthur, made to bring a little old-school courage to the modern world. He thinks his biggest challenge will be figuring out cafeteria food, but that all changes when he effortlessly pulls a rusty sword from a concrete block in the schoolyard, a feat no one else could manage. Suddenly, Arlo is on a quest from Merlin himself (who now sends cryptic emails full of emojis) to assemble a new Knights of the Round Table.

What would you do with a jar of dust that could do anything you command? For 10-year-old inventor Richard, the answer is simple: everything! His grandpa's "smart dust," a swarm of tiny nanite robots, is the key to a perfectly clean room and an endless supply of cookies. But Richard soon learns that with great power comes great, glitchy chaos.

Willkommen zurück im Land der Märchen! Das magische Land der Geschichten wird von einer düsteren Bedrohung heimgesucht: Die böse Zauberin ist zurück, und sie hat Alex‘ und Conners Mutter entführt, um deren Großmutter zu erpressen. Die Zwillinge müssen erneut über ein Portal in das magische Land reisen, sonst sehen sie ihre Mutter womöglich nie wieder! Bald schon sind sie auf der Suche nach einem seltenen Artefakt, dem sogenannten Stab des Staunens.

Did you know that some mice like to count? Monty appeared in a school classroom and gave Luke a magical day...