Showing results for "and rebels" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Linden is a fiesty faery with a lot on her mind. She and her fellow faeries are under threat: their magic is fading, and if they do not act fast,they will die. When Linden meets Timothy, a human staying in the house opposite her Oak,she knows he can help. Together they embark on dangerous journey to seek more magic - and discover that there is more to fear from other faeries than they could ever have imagined.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous stepsisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to 100 remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Elizabeth I to Serena Williams.

Adventure awaits Demelza and her best friend in the whole world, Nessa, as they embark on a whole new adventure, solving mysteries, fending off bullies and celebrating the greatest friendship of all time. When an unexpected guest arrives in Penfurzy, Nessa and Demelza go out of their way to help them, entering a world of ancient myth and legend. They face ghosts and monsters, and Conan the bully, who just keeps getting in the way at the worst possible moment.

In the magical fairytale kingdom of Enchantasia, becoming a legendary prince or princess doesn't happen overnight. Enter Royal Academy, the training ground for the fairytale leaders of tomorrow! But reluctant future princess and new student Devin has some reservations about RA, especially when it comes to its headmistress. Olivina seems obsessed with preparing students for possible villain attacks. But when Devin asks when they're going to learn how to actually rule a kingdom, Olivina becomes enraged. Something isn't right with this lady.

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the third installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero City is in an uproar following the exposure of President Fuerte as a supernatural, as well as the surprise announcement by...

Auf der Jagd nach dem Papierphönix. Kurara und ihre Freund*innen sind dem Angriff der Prinzessin entkommen, deren Wunsch, sie als ihre eigenen menschlichen Shikigami zu kontrollieren und zu befehligen, ein Schicksal schlimmer als der Tod wäre. Auf ihrer Reise durch die Wälder und über die Meere von Mikoshima erreichen sie schließlich den Großen Strom, wo ihr altes Luftschiff - und alte Feinde - auf sie warten.

Nina’s best friend Maya has her heart set on being elected class representative. The trouble is, she’s running against the super popular Kai Nakamura. Together, the girls come up with a plan to expose Kai’s less than honourable intentions. But things go wrong—like seriously wrong. As a result, Nina is given her first ever detention. There, she has an assignment: write a letter to a woman from history. Dear Cleopatra, Nina starts. On a long-cut home, Nina and Maya stumble upon a battered old mailbox in the woods.

Ein Abenteuer voller Papiermagie und Luftschiffe. Kurara hütete ein großes Geheimnis: Sie kann Papiermagie wirken, die von der Königsfamilie verboten wurde. Als Kuraras bester Freund in Gefahr gerät, muss sie ihre verborgenen Kräfte jedoch trainieren und sich auf eine gefährliche Reise machen. Das Abenteuer führt sie an den königlichen Hof, an dem sie nicht auffallen darf. Denn seit die Shikigami, wilde Papiergeister, das Land heimsuchen, ist die Prinzessin auf der Suche nach denen, die die Magie kontrollieren können. Und Kurara weiß, dass ihr eigenes Leben in Gefahr ist ...

Han Solo and Chewbacca have agreed to help the Rebellion once more. Listen along as the smugglers evade Imperial stormtroopers, dodge dangerous bounty hunters, and attempt to rescue a stranded rebel spy!

Starclucks save the day! But can Ophelia live up to the family name? Ophelia Starcluck’s family is jam-packed with famous captains who served on United Bird Featheration starships for the bird planet, Aves. On her first day at a new school, Ophelia hears that Birds of Prey, or BOPs, have returned. When Ophelia meets one, she isn’t sure if the falcon is friend or foe. If they’re up to no good, isn’t it her job to save the day? Chester P. Chickadee was born to royalty. Or he would be royal if his villainous great-grandfather had not lost the throne.

After the End of All Things, The Ten Colony Council enslaved all of the Third Class Citizens (the Smarts who helped destroy the world) in order to protect the more upright members of the dwindling population. Jade Doe is one of these Thirds, learning to control her inherent Knowledge so that she can redeem herself by aiding the society in which she lives. When she learns of a deadly secret, however, she must make a decision: Should she risk her life, her friends, and her very soul in order to bring freedom to all of what's left of mankind?

Miss Christmas and the Christmas Children - You've all heard of good fairies. Well did you know that not all fairies are good. Some are naughty! Yes, this is a story about a naughty fairy.

All Princess Devin's ever wanted is to be a magical-creature caretaker. Just when she gets up the courage to ask about following her passion, disaster strikes. The evil Rumpelstiltskin and Alva cast a curse that nearly destroys Enchantasia, a new villain is on the rise, and the students of Royal Academy find they now have to share their castle with the delinquents from the notorious Fairy Tale Reform School. Devin feels stuck—how can she think about going her own way when her kingdom clearly needs her now more than ever?

Things are not looking great for Princess Devin Nile. In the past 24 hours, she and her four best friends have gotten kicked out of school, banished to the Hollow Woods, and declared outlaws. (That's what happens when you accuse the headmistress of Royal Academy of being in league with the villains.) But Devin's not about to go down without a fight. Step one: find the famous Red Riding Hood and her vigilante friends for backup. Step two: come up with a plan to expose the truth about Headmistress Olivina to all of Enchantasia...or risk their homeland falling under villainous rule.

¿Es difícil ser superheroína? No mucho. Azul y Ali sólo tienen que rescatar al es-laim mágico (antes deben entender quién es), viajar a la Isla de los Unicornios, descubrir y dominar todos sus poderes (incluido el hechizo de invisibilidad), y sobre todo, hacerle frente a la chica más mala de la escuela. Ah, y todo esto lo tienen que lograr antes del día de su cumpleaños. Azul y Ali son más que amigas, son Best Friends.