Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, will grow to have a feisty and somewhat uncompromising character in adult life. But she is always a one-off, from her infancy; Elphie is the riveting coming-of-age story of a very peculiar and relatable young girl. Young Elphie is shaped and molded by the behaviors of her promiscuous mother, Melena, and her pious father, Frex. She suffers ordinary childhood jealousies when her sister, saintly Nessarose, and brother,...

When Lena discovers that the stars in the night sky are alive, she embarks on an incredible journey to save them from a dark force that is draining their light. Guided by the Star King and her own inner light, Lena faces dangerous challenges in the Heart of the Sky, where she must find the source of the darkness before its too late. The Living Stars is a heartwarming adventure of courage, friendship, and the power of light.

PerrinShades family has worked for the phoenix shifters of Mont de Leucoy for hundreds of years. It was assumed he would do the same, but as his thirtieth birthday approaches, the restlessness hes kept hidden grows. He only ever worked in the castle, and hes never had a chance to explore the world. But there is a reason his family sought sanctuary in the kingdomhe is the kind of paranormal being that many want to forget exists. The kinds that even...

With the help of a mysterious map and a truck-driving drifter named Rowsdower, young Troy McGreggor sets out on a dark adventure across Alberta in search of the answers behind the hooded cult responsible for his father's grisly murder.

Sheerith faces down her most difficult challenge yet... relaxing... in a bath house.

Every night, the paintings in the old museum come to life, their stories left unfinished. Siblings Oliver and Sophie discover this incredible secret and are pulled into breathtaking adventureshelping a lost knight reclaim his sword, a ballerina find her missing music, and a brave captain escape an endless storm. Each painting holds a mystery, and only they can set the trapped characters free. But with every challenge, the museum itself seems to be...

At Aboukir and Acre- A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition. From the bustling streets of Alexandria to the vast, unforgiving deserts, Edgars journey is one of unlikely friendships and dangerous enemies. After saving Sidi, the son of a powerful Bedouin sheik, from a ruthless attack, Edgar gains not only a loyal companion but also a second home among the fierce and proud desert...

Baby Zeke is hosting a Notchmas Party! At least, that's what he was planning on doing until a knock on the door changes everything.... Join Baby Zeke, Otis, Harold, Bob, and the Ender King on a desperate adventure to find ... well, something cool. *** This book is NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT BOOK. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

The Golden Circle is every prisoner's only chance for freedom. Win 5 deathmatches and you walk free, no matter what crime you committed. It's also the only chance for revenge for the imprisoned Prince David. It was also an exercise in figuring out the fight scenes that were a little bit incomprehensible to me, but I think it turned out pretty well.

Sebastian is the scapegoat for his family, but when his brother bails and leaves for an arranged marriage. He is left to clean up the mess and marry a girl he has never met before. Will the marriage fail from the moment he steps into the church, or will it blossom into a lasting light.