The Princess Bride

The delightful new romantic series from the bestselling author of The Cornish Cream Tea novels and The Secret Christmas Bookshop. 'Gorgeous...' Woman 'One of our favourite women's fiction stars' Heat'A warm and wonderful read' Woman's Own'Cressida's characters are wonderful!' Sarah Morgan___________________________________ Is a new beginning waiting for her this Christmas? When Imogen leaves her fianc?at the altar and escapes to her grandmother's cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear.But in a village curious about their new arrival, Imogen finds hiding out harder than expected, especially with the charming local baker Dexter around to distract her.As secrets unravel and the festive season draws near, Imogen wonders if she's been running from the wrongs things all along.Will the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?___________________________________ *Readers LOVE Cressida McLaughlin* 'Cressida never fails to deliver...beautifully wri

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume. As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope.Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign.Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up compli

What would happen if Rapunzel made a deal with a sea witch, and The Little Mermaid wound up at the top of a very tall tower? Fairy tales meetFreaky Fridayin this series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!The enchanting first edition paperback ofRapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower)will feature dual-toned sprayed edges!All Rapunzel wants is to explore, but she can’t set foot outside her tower without triggering her curse. At least, that’s what her mother tells her, and she has no reason not to listen to her mother, right? But when Rapunzel suddenly winds up in a sea witch’s lair, she wonders if this could be her chance: not only to see the world, but also to break the curse that’s always hung over her. . . .Princess Hana, meanwhile, has her hands full with this mysterious storm wreaking havoc under the sea. As a mermaid, she’s pretty sure humans are at fault—especially after her best friend is captured by sailors. But how is Hana supposed to s

☆ 從前從前，回到最初的美好──迪士尼公主電影原著繪本！★ 收錄典雅唯美插畫，重溫經典童話故事的美好。☆ 跟著白雪、愛麗兒、仙度瑞拉一起進入夢幻的童話世界。｜各書內容簡介｜《白雪公主》▎ 誰說命運只能被動承受，不可以自己改變呢？白雪公主因美貌遭繼母嫉妒，皇后設計以毒蘋果陷害，使她陷入沉睡。就在愛與危機交織之際，命運將引領她與王子走向奇幻結局。《小美人魚》▎ 誰說我的夢想就只能是夢想，不會成真呢？小美人魚愛麗兒嚮往人類世界，卻被父王嚴禁。某夜她意外救下落水的王子亞力克，從此心中埋下渴望與命運的奇幻種子。《仙履奇緣》▎ 新生活的開始，新危機的降臨？仙度瑞拉在繼母與姊姊的壓迫下過著辛苦生活，幸有小動物作伴。神仙教母助她赴舞會，與王子邂逅並遺落玻璃鞋。王子踏上尋人之旅，兩人能否終成眷屬？｜電影原著繪本系列特色｜◇ 精選各式各樣的迪士尼經典動畫，繽紛主題應有盡有！◇ 將電影原著化為紙上故事，讓讀者重溫經典的感動。◇ 文字淺顯易懂，適合親子共讀及孩子自行閱讀。※適讀年齡：3歲以上、無注音首刷贈品簡介首刷附贈：夢幻公主貼紙（白雪公主、小美人魚、仙履奇緣）

☆ 從前從前，回到最初的美好──迪士尼公主電影原著繪本！★ 收錄典雅唯美插畫，重溫經典童話故事的美好。☆ 跟著貝兒、樂佩、茉莉公主一起進入夢幻的童話世界。｜各書內容簡介｜《美女與野獸》▎ 為親人的奮不顧身，勇敢的貝兒貝兒為救父親甘願留在野獸城堡，與高傲王子展開同居生活。在愛與勇氣交織下，他們能否打破詛咒，迎來幸福結局？《魔髮奇緣》▎ 危機發生，願望實現？樂佩被葛索囚禁在高塔，不知自己其實是失蹤的公主。隨著對外界的好奇，她與小偷踏上冒險旅程，能否揭開身分之謎，重獲自由？《阿拉丁》▎ 勇敢挑戰傳統婚姻安排，追求自己的夢想與真愛。茉莉公主不願順從婚姻安排，與阿拉丁踏上奇幻冒險。面對邪惡巫師與神燈的考驗，他們能否守住善良、追尋真愛，突破階級束縛？｜電影原著繪本系列特色｜◇ 精選各式各樣的迪士尼經典動畫，繽紛主題應有盡有！◇ 將電影原著化為紙上故事，讓讀者重溫經典的感動。◇ 文字淺顯易懂，適合親子共讀及孩子自行閱讀。※適讀年齡：3歲以上、無注音首刷贈品簡介首刷附贈：閃耀公主貼紙（美女與野獸、魔髮奇緣、阿拉丁）

Continuing the adventure, and humor of Flash Gordon Adventures Volume 1. Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by the most awesome cartoonists in the galaxy! For fans of InvestiGATORS, Dogman and Tiny Titans.The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by the most awesome cartoonists in the galaxy! Will Flash Gordon be able to stop an evil robot in time to meet his friends at the amusement park, or will it be destroyed before he gets there? Can Dale save Flash and Princess Aura from the worst day ever? Who has a bigger ego, Ming or Flash? All of these questions and more will be answered in this exciting new collection of short stories that focus on friendship, trust and doing the right thing against impossible odds.

Continuing the adventure, and humor of Flash Gordon Adventures Volume 1. Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by the most awesome cartoonists in the galaxy! For fans of InvestiGATORS, Dogman and Tiny Titans.The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by the most awesome cartoonists in the galaxy! Will Flash Gordon be able to stop an evil robot in time to meet his friends at the amusement park, or will it be destroyed before he gets there? Can Dale save Flash and Princess Aura from the worst day ever? Who has a bigger ego, Ming or Flash? All of these questions and more will be answered in this exciting new collection of short stories that focus on friendship, trust and doing the right thing against impossible odds.

Pirouette into the magical world of Ella Bella Ballerina with this charming collection of three stories, each based on a classical ballet.Little ballerinas will adore these three delightful tales, bound together in a beautiful treasury.This collection contains three much-loved Ella Bella stories:Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan LakeElla Bella Ballerina and CinderellaElla Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping BeautyEach story is filled with magic and adventure, as Ella Bella helps Cinderella get to the Royal Ball, saves Sleeping Beauty from the bad fairy's spell, and reunites the Swan Princess with her true love.With spellbinding artwork from the award-winning James Mayhew, as well as a bonus spread which teaches readers six ballet moves, this timeless collection will enchant and delight any young ballet lover.

Return to the magical world of witches, royalty and curses in this spellbinding sequel to Witchspark. Miss Hegotty's Secret Society of Witches has a lot of work to do. The Department of Isle-Spark Regulation is up to no good.For Princess Victoria at the palace, this means possibly losing her powers for ever. And for Eglantine Bury, her magical home can't stop sneezing, causing total chaos with each "ACHOO!" As if that wasn't enough to worry about, Eglantine's house isn't the only magical being falling mysteriously ill. With dragons and gargoyles getting sicker and sicker, the witches will have to use time travel, disguise spells and genie wishes to uncover the truth...before it's too late.Praise for WITCHSPARK:"Witty, warm and wonderfully bold." Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark"Everything I could possibly want in a book." Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang"An absolute delight. Full of magic and wonder." Katya Balen, author of October, October"An enchanting story full o

Princess Ava and Pugicorn are putting on their warmest clothes for this snowy magical adventure! The third book in a new series for young readers featuring the stars from the Pugicorn picture books.Princess Ava and Pugicorn can't wait for their town's winter festival! But then a mysterious egg arrives at The Magic Pet Shop, and it's up to them to look after it while they join in on the frosty fun.When the egg suddenly hatches, they'll have to find this magic pet a new cosy home. Will they find the perfect friend for this pet?PUGICORN'S SNOWY FRIEND is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride. Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left--if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her--and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation...

The Princess in Black and her friends make a splash in the third boxed set of adventures from the New York Times best-selling series. In this princess-power-packed trio of books, the Goat Avenger helps vanquish a monstrous stink, the Sparkle Signal is used to call for help from the Princess in Black's heroic friends, and a new mermaid friend help puts a stop to a big blue kraken's shenanigans. Funny, exciting, and full of action, these early chapter books continue to be a hit with young readers. Included are: The Princess in Black and the Bathtime BattleThe Princess in Black and the Giant ProblemThe Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess

★ 幽默動物橋梁書系列最終章！孔雀小英雄 Plum 的暖心大冒險★ SCBWI Golden Kite 幽默文學獎 Sid Fleischman Humor Award 決選入圍★ 喜歡《Princess in Black》《Mercy Watson》的讀者一定會愛上！孔雀 Plum 一直認為動物園是世界上最完美的家，但當園區宣布整修時，一切都開始改變。朋友搬遷、環境變動讓他感到不安，也讓他學會面對新的開始。幽默又溫暖的動物橋梁書系列最終章，以輕鬆故事與插圖陪伴孩子理解改變、友情與成長。SCBWI Golden Kite Sid Fleischman Humor Award Finalist “A must-have conclusion to a winning series.” —School Library JournalWhen the Athensville Zoo closes for renovations, it means big changes for Plum and all his animal friends. The fifth and final book in award-winning author Matt Phelan’s early chapter book series about a young peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always kindhearted. A hilarious and highly illustrated novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.Plum wholeheartedly believes that the Athensville Zoo is the best zoo on the planet—and the most perfect home. So when trucks roll in and signs are posted about the zoo undergoing a total renovation, Plum can’t think of anything worse! Where are they t

A New York Times bestselling series!The highly anticipated fourth novel in the Woven Kingdom romantasy series, brimming with fiery romance, spectacular magic, and breathtaking secrets, from Tahereh Mafi, the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.At long last, the wedding day has arrived.The Jinn queen and the enigmatic ruler of Tulan are to be married in a magical, enchanted ceremony—but Cyrus, tethered by a blood oath to his bride-to-be, can find nothing to celebrate in this union. He’s falling ever more deeply in love with the one person oathbound to kill him.Sworn to an ancient, unbreakable magic, Alizeh can only fulfill the prophecy to free her people by ensuring Cyrus dies by her own hand. And Cyrus is forced to await his end all while Prince Kamran inches closer, ready to take his place by Alizeh’s side. The countdown to murder coils tensions ever tighter, but the historic wedding has alrea

The "best woman" in her brother's wedding tells a little white lie in her quest to get the girl—her lifelong crush and the maid of honor—in this wildly entertaining debut novel about bad decisions and life's messiest transitions.Julia Rosenberg loves her brother.Reallyloves him. Enough to: be the "best woman" at his wedding; leave behind her hard-won New York life, brilliant best friends, and drag brunches for Boca Raton, Florida; entertain the uptight bride-to-be and her vicious cronies; try (and fail) to dodge the hometown hookup buddy she can’t resist; and navigate the tricky dynamics with her divorced parents.She’s notthatnervous. Her family stood by her when she came out as a woman a few years ago. And it’s just one week in Florida—a week of old memories and sisterly duties that will force Julia to confront the tensions that have been bubbling beneath the surface of her closest relationships. No big deal.When it turns out that Kim Cameron, the gorgeous, self-assured girl that she

The town of Wolf Ridge calls him The Smiley Face Killer. Bettina Holland calls him her father.Everyone knows Bettina’s father was the one who murdered her mother a decade ago. It’s the subject of podcasts, murder tours, and even a highly anticipated docuseries. But after growing up grappling with what that means, a string of copycat murders forces Bett to answer a harder question: What if hedidn’t?Old-money Bett must team up with the only person willing to investigate alongside her: bookish goth girl Eugenia, the mortician’s daughter, who everyone says puts the makeup on corpses. Can this “true crime princess” unmask a murderer who’s much closer to home than she ever imagined?Gritty, gripping, and propulsive from page one,Dead Girls Talkingis a ride for readers who love to see girls get their hands dirty as they claw their way to the truth. Peterson’s knife-sharp thriller cuts deep, with a wicked sense of humor, a wire-taut atmosphere, and a deadly serious approach to bigger issues of

《The Poisoned King》是Katherine Rundell所著《Impossible Creatures》系列的第二集。本集講述敘述公主安雅·阿金（Princess Anya Argen）因為她的祖父被毒殺，父親被指控並入獄，自己被迫逃亡。她與克里斯多福(Christopher Forrester )聯手展開旅程，兩人的任務緊密相連，探索正義、陰謀和神奇生物的世界。這是一個充滿魔幻和冒險的故事，適合中高年齡層的讀者，文章用詞豐富，挑戰讀者的詞彙量，也不畏懼死亡和復仇的主題，賦予故事真實感和深度.The dragons call out, and the ratatoskas tell of murder. Come with us now. There is justice to be done.Return to the magic of the Archipelago... The Poisoned King is the dazzling second book in Katherine Rundell's epic and bestselling Impossible Creatures series.'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael MorpurgoWhen Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he's dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon's lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve