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This would have kept the lords interested because it had themes of justice and intelligence. These stories have been collected, improved, and written down over the years by people such as Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen. People told these stories for a long time before these great authors wrote them down. They changed every time someone told them something, like they were alive. Fairy tales have been around for a long time and are still important today, even though we live in a global society and use computer screens.

Gingerella is an undecorated gingerbread girl who, neglected by the royal baker, fears she will not be allowed to the Gingerbread Fair. Running away to the forest, she encounters a woodsman with a secret passion...for baking. A mashup of Cinderella and The Gingerbread Man, this funny and fast-paced fairytale features a medieval baking contest, a ravenous queen and a ginger-bottomed prince!

They would roast marshmallows that turned into their favorite candy, and the animals would tell stories that made them dream deeper than any bedtime story from the outside world. But the most fascinating element of Kids' Kingdom was the secret heart, a crystal lake in the middle of the country that didn't reflect the sky but the children's aspirations. When they looked into the water, they didn't see their own faces. Instead, they saw images of the experiences they wanted to have, the friends they wanted to make, and the places they wanted to construct.

Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NCP village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers. The Zombies have also turned the village blacksmith into a Zombie, leaving Steve without a place to get swords. To protect himself and the few villagers that remain, Steve goes on a quest to mine for 40 diamonds, which are the most powerful mineral in the Overworld.

Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.

In The Secret Portal to Hollyville, two curious kids stumble upon a hidden doorway that leads to an unexpected world filled with mystery, challenges, and moments that test their bravery and loyalty. What begins as ordinary curiosity quickly turns into an adventure that demands quick thinking, teamwork, and trust.

Austen comes to England knowing that as an American he'll stick out at his new school. But when an errant owl lands him at Hogwarts, he's in for more than he expected.

When Alvin gets a mysterious pack of gum for his birthday, he, of course, blows a bubble as large as he can. But when that bubble carries him away to a far-off land where everything is gray, he’s in for the adventure of his life, and more than a little danger.

Amelia Jones has always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world’s most promising musicians learn to create musical magic. Unfortunately, Amelia botches her audition and her dream comes crashing down—until the school agrees to give her a second chance. Amelia vows to do whatever it takes to make her dream come true.

After defeating the terrifying Necromuse and his mysterious orchestra, all Amelia Jones hopes for is a return to normal. But to her surprise, her class is sent to Europe for a month of study abroad. This seems like the perfect escape from all her problems, but not long after they land in Salzburg, Austria, danger haunts their steps. A street musician claims there is something wrong with Amelia’s magic, odd visions of the past appear around the city, and Amelia finds a strange message preserved in a museum—a message she fears was left by the Necromuse.

Dave and Carl join forces with a team of ninjas and go up against a mysterious new bad guy! Five more hilarious and exciting adventures in the world of Minecraft.

She dreamt of soaring, of brilliant flowers, and of making new friends in the sun. She could feel herself shifting deep below, slowly but definitely, into something new and magnificent. Then, one morning, the first light of day came through the leaves and touched the fragile cocoon. Bella felt something move within her. She broke away from her velvety nest with a tiny wriggle and a delicate push. The world seemed different now, more colorful and vibrant.

Marnie Blue and her school friends are spending the weekend at CORAL, an activity centre in Mermaid Lagoon. There will be lots of fun things to do, like playing with the water catapult and singing round the bubble fire. Not to mention midnight snacks! But Marnie is secretly scared: she's heard all the ghostly tales about the shipwreck that lies nearby. Can she brave the weekend away long enough to find out the secret of the spooky shipwreck?

The World’s Worst Superheroes, from Children's author David Walliams. When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can...

This audiobook collection combines Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: An Unofficial Minecraft Adventure, Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: From Seeds to Swords, and Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Crafting Alliances into one action-packed listen. Follow Runt from choosing his path: being a warrior at the Minecraftia school, potion brew-offs, endermen and mob attacks, finding allies in unusual places, and more! Find out if Runt and his friends can face a peril greater than any they’ve ever known.

At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen in the city park on a pedestal of ice. The doctor says his heart is beating, but no one can wake him. Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects the beautiful sparkling book Finn got from the library has something to do with it all but the mysterious book has vanished and no one will listen. As more children are frozen, Bianca realises she’s running out of time.

The second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond. Their mission is to reach the Mountain of...

At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora are in trouble. Running away with their dog they discover the Marvellous Land of Snergs, a magical world of cinnamon bears and scrumptious feasts - but also one of vegan ogres, disgraced jesters and dastardly Kelps, with a villain dressed entirely in purple.... Soon their only friend is forgetful but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home - if they can decide where home really is and if Gorbo can remember how to get there.

Twee weeskinderen, Hazenhart en Kysia, zijn ieder op weg naar de Bloedburcht van de wrede heer IJzerhart. Volgens de legendes staat hij eens in de vijftig jaar op uit de dood en slaat dan weer aan het plunderen. Al snel kruisen hun wegen elkaar en samen gaan Hazenhart en Kysia het noodlot tegemoet. Want heer IJzerhart is echter dan ze durfden dromen...

Packed full of magic and adventure - a collection of seven fantastic stories from the creators of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series. Read by lots of fantastic and famous voices, it's perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all! Join in the adventure...