Ogres

Smash, himself, was part ogre. Although ogres were considered so stupid they coud hardly speak, and spent their time eating young girls, seven assorted females had suddenly turned to him for guidance

Atop a twisting,??canyon-climbing road, a witch lurks in a fortress??built strong to keep out dragons and ogres. In??another part of the countryside, a young orphan is??maturing into a beautiful woman

The Stormwarden's children have been kidnapped and Garrett, P.I. is on the case. But caught between the bewitching beauty of a half-elf and the fearsome power of a horde of ogres, Garrett has to thin

King Burt the Not Bad is in a huff with his chief dragon-slayer, Knight Sir Louis. So when a stranger with piercing green eyes and a devastating smile arrives at Castle Sideways, King Burt is thrilled and demotes Louis to chief cleaner. But Louis is suspicious about the stranger, Squire Lyme, with his charming compliments and endless supply of green gummies ...with the help of his friends Reader Catalogue, Pearlin, his haiku-loving steed, Clunkalot as well as a few ogres and gnomes, our hero determines to get to the slimy bottom of things ...can Louis' calm courage once again save the day?

A Newbery Honor Award WinnerThis beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse? At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy's gift?the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She goes on a quest, encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and handsome princes, determined to break the curse?and live happily ever after.

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a delightfully funny romantasy, full of humour and spice, about an evil witch queen and the archduke-in-disguise who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is the start of a delightful, funny and seductive romantasy trilogy, set in a gaslamp-lit world where hags and ogres lurk in thick pine forests and genteel court intrigues can turn deadly . . .‘This is a warm and lovely story with a big heart’ – Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesQueen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the empire next door. For that, she needs to spend more time in her laboratory experimenting with her spells. She definitely doesn’t have time to bring order to her chaotic library of magic.W

Science meets magic in this funny new fiction series, starring Izzy the Inventor and a lovable unicorn.Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.#1 Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn#2 Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom#3 Izzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling Gnome#4 Izzy the Inventor and the Teeny Tiny Ogres

“The best English edition of the classic Chinese fantasy novel I have ever read.” ―Minjie Chen,Los Angeles Review of BooksA Penguin ClassicBefore there wasThe Lord of the Rings,there was China’sMonkey King. The title character, also known as Sun Wukong, is a shape-shifting trickster on a kung-fu quest for eternal life, beloved by fans of the animeDragon Balland the video gamesLeague of LegendsandBlack Myth: Wukong. For raiding Heaven’s Orchard of Immortal Peaches, the Buddha pins Monkey King beneath a mountain and frees him only five hundred years later, to protect the pious monk Tripitaka on a fourteen-year journey to India in search of precious Buddhist sutras. Accompanied by two other fallen immortals—a rice-loving pig able to fly with its ears and a depressive man-eating river-sand monster—Monkey King undergoes eighty-one trials, doing battle with all manner of dragons, ogres, wizards, andfemmes fatalesin this rollicking adventure that not only stands as the most popular of China’s

Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But nothing he nibbles is nice. Will he ever find a book that tastes just right?Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that’s just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home . . .Everyone’s favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he is HUNGRY! From slimy guides for ogres to farmyard fun, children will love peeking through die cuts and lifting flaps as they follow along with Nibbles’ search for his next meal. Just like Wolves by Emily Gravett, Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, and Please Don't Read This Book by Deanna Kizis and Sam Boughton, Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster is a fresh, innovative and exciting celebration of books, ideal for all little book monsters.Also available: Nibbles: The Book Monster, Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide, Nibbles: The Monster Hunt, Nibbles: The

Dare you enter the world of MONSTERS? The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets - but are you ready for the world's worst monsters? If you don't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World's Worst Pets was the bestselling children's book of 2022 (TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).

Real life and fairy tales collide in book three of the funny and thrilling Never After series from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.In the latest installment of the Chronicles of Never After, Filomena and Jack set off for Snow Country, but first they must rescue the beleaguered Sheriff of Nottingham from the evil clutches of Robin the Hood, who plagues the peaceful village with his thievery and barbarism.Along with Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Ben Beastly, and their new friend Rose Red, Filomena and Jack form the League of the Seven–fearless warriors devoted to fighting the ogres at any cost.But new dangers lurk around every corner . . . At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a Frog after his wedding to beautiful Hortense! It's a race against time for the League of the Seven to reverse the spell if anyone is going to live happily-ever-after.

"A MAGNIFICENTLY HILARIOUS MASTERPIECE OF MONSTER PROPORTIONS. I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER!", JENNY PEARSON, THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATES A monstrously funny new adventure series. Readers of 8+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will adore the first in the brand new fantasy series from Irish debut author, Ian Mark Every hero has to start somewhere .. . Monster Hunting isn't as easy as it looks.And Jack should know. Because an ogre has just appeared in his garden and tried to EAT HIS AUNT. (She was the winner of the World's Worst Aunt competition, but that's Not The Point).After (sort of accidentally) defeating the ogre, Jack finds himself apprenticed to a grumpy, 200-year-old monster hunter called Stoop and heading off to Cornwall, where more ogres are causing havoc. All he has are his wits, his catapult and a magical - sometimes unreliable - book called Monster Hunting for Beginners. Jack's a bit worried he might not be the hero everyone's waiting for.But then again, how m

Can a monster ever eat too much?Wolves, ogres, and giants have always populated children’s books. That little bit of fear that they inspire is what makes storytime so exciting. In this book, young children are introduced to a ravenous monster that eats everything in its path. Apples, leaves, trees, and even cows don’t stand a chance as he ploughs his way through the woods satisfying his enormous appetite. Who will his next victim be? Be careful! His favorite dish is little children! But don’t worry. The surprise ending will make children sigh with relief—and laugh out loud.Filled with humor and just the right amount of scariness, this book speaks directly to the child with comments, warnings, and asides on every page. Giggle-inducing lines such as “I think you’d better hide” and “Here he comes! Close the book!” place the child right in the story. Energetic, colorful illustrations complete this funny book for very young children.

《The Tales of Mother Goose》起源於歐洲各地的童話故事，由17世紀的法國作家Charles Perrault集結並加以改編出版，直到18世紀由Charles Welsh譯成英文，譯筆簡明流暢，活潑生動，全書並佐以優雅的插畫，適合作為中級閱讀教材及課外讀物。書中收錄了8篇名聞遐邇的經典童話故事，如〈灰姑娘〉(Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper)、〈睡美人〉(The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood)、〈穿靴子的貓〉(The Master Cat, or Puss in Boots)、〈藍鬍子〉(Blue Beard)、〈小紅帽〉(Little Red Riding-hood)等等。 Visits these eight classic tales written in the language of days gone by. A language that weaves a romantic web using the magic of fairy spells and curses, the tricks of wily wolves and ogres, and the bravery of heroes and heroines.

虛構的大怪物能夠打敗真實生活裡的小霸王嗎？永遠不要低估好故事的力量！比利是個小麻煩，是米西背上的一根刺。討厭死了。每當米西經過比利家去蘇老師的課堂聽故事，他總要搶走她的帽子，還大喊「我逮到妳啦！」讓超級愛聽故事的米西很生氣。在一個下雨 (又丟了帽子) 的日子，蘇老師把「聽」故事時間變成「講」故事時間。她教孩子們認識角色、情節、動作和令人滿意的結局，並鼓勵他們創造自己的故事。於是，米西開始腦力激盪。

Color your world with the Serpents, Sorcerers, Swords and Strange Creatures Adult Coloring Book! Relax and unwind with these gorgeous Art Nouveau images of witches, wizards, giants, ogres, knights, fa

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing fantasy characters and creatures, including fairies, sorcerers elves, dragons, ogres, and dark wizards.

Shows how to draw assorted archetypal creatures from fantasy literature, such as ogres, trolls, wizards, witches and undead warriors. This book covers a comprehensive range of rudimentary techniques -

A hundred-thousand man Lanoirian army is poised outside the walls of Melbin in a bid to attack Alcea from the south. Meanwhile an enormous army of goblins, yaki, ogres, and Black Devils are heading to

The Castle of Man, a huge towering castle that straddles an important mountain pass to the north of Tagaret, is besieged by ogres, goblins, yakis, and dark sorcerers. If it falls, the armies of the Da