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From the brilliantly witty author of Aphrodite and Herc comes a story set in the court of King Arthur, featuring knights, valour, sacrifice, magic and a feminist retelling of the love story of Tristan and Isolde.

From the creator of Squash and Ginny Susie Yi comes a brand new special box set that includes books four through six in the beloved Cat & Cat Adventures series: The Staff of Knowledge, Magic at the Mansion, and The Lair of the Owl King.When three magical orbs go missing, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the Spirit Squad must locate them before their absence creates permanent rifts between the Human and Spirit Worlds. In The Staff of Knowledge, the Spirit Squad begins their quest by searching for the Orb of the Past at the vet's office. In Magic at the Mansion, they hunt for the Orb of the Present at a mysterious mansion's creepy auction. In The Lair of the Owl King, their mission leads them to their greatest enemy yet--one who holds the Orb of the Future in his talons.From beloved author Susie Yi comes a box set that collects books four through six of this irresistible, action-packed series, Cat & Cat Adventures.

跟著藏寶圖出發，在遊戲中認識 Robert Louis Stevenson 的經典冒險小說 Treasure Island！本書將熟悉的故事與人物拆分成適合孩子閱讀的小單元，再搭配著色、找不同、猜謎、密碼破解等多種益智活動，讓孩子一邊動腦、一邊探索海盜與寶藏的世界。書中穿插 Treasure Island 的經典角色與原著引文，將文學閱讀自然融入遊戲之中。除了豐富的活動與謎題，還附有可取下使用的書籤及趣味貼紙，從閱讀、觀察到創意遊戲，以不同方式帶孩子接觸這部流傳多年的冒險名作。經典 Treasure Island 結合益智遊戲。 收錄著色、找不同、猜謎與密碼破解等活動。 附可取下書籤與趣味貼紙。Discover the enduring magic of much-loved classics with this beautifully illustrated activity book series. Children will explore and enjoy each classic tale in fun bite-size pieces while challenging their brains and flexing their creativity.Treasure Island presents fun activities and puzzles, including coloring, spot-the-difference, riddles, and codes. Quotes and characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel appear throughout, and the book also comes with a press-out bookmark and fun stickers.

This book of stunning maps is packed with fascinating facts, wonderful wildlife, and extraordinary stories that young readers will love getting lost inDiscover the history of humankind from a new perspective. This fascinating first snapshot of the world's past, present, and future presents the world through the lens of latitude. Traveling north to south, kids will explore how great ideas spread around the globe from the earliest civilizations through to the industrial revolution, how climate has impacted people from the equator to the poles, and how wildlife has adapted.Featuring ten detailed maps, including: The Arctic Circle Northern LightsPioneers of CultureTrade and TravelTropic of CancerEquatorTropic of CapricornOceans and DesertsFire and IceThe Antarctic Circle

Mr. Basketball, Big O, Iceman, Magic, The Dream, The Mailman, Penny, Big Ben, Point God, Joker... These are just some of the iconic nicknames held by the best players in basketball history. With nearly 80 years of NBA history, the game of basketball has had some of the most polarizing players that ever stepped onto the hardwood. Along with their great play, many had nicknames that transcended the game, becoming known to every household. Just think of Air Jordan, the Black Mamba, Dr. J. You hear those nicknames and you immediately know. Covering the history of the game, authors Vincent Reculeau and Adrien Pommepuy have put together a beautifully illustrated collection that celebrates the most iconic ballers and their stories. Covering both sports and popular culture, NBA All-Star Nicknames shares the gift of the game in a way only Reculeau and Pommepuy can share.

Cartoonist Shazleen Khan brings their Ignatz Award-winning young adult web series to print in the second of three volumes collecting the original BUUZA!! WebtoonGet ready for a second helping as BUUZA!! returns in Volume 2: Heaven Lies Beneath . . . The events set in motion by Zhen's fateful misdialed call continue to unfold against the backdrop of the lush, low-fantasy world of Dalwat Al-Harir; in Kashgar, Zhen has finally embraced his career as a photographer, but his past is swiftly catching up with him. Across the continent, in Salwa, Sam and Zach continue to build a new life as roommates, but their friendship with the heir to the infamous Faris family, Musa, may put all their bonds to the test. Queer romance, ancestral magic, and political intrigue collide with enthralling results in Heaven Lies Beneath!

Discover the magic of the seasons with Bear and friends in the first lift-the-flap adventure from the internationally bestselling Brown Bear Wood seriesJoin Bear on a journey through the seasons in this delightful gift book packed with flaps to lift and things to find.Who's been hiding Easter eggs among the spring flowers? What treats lie tucked inside the summer picnic basket? What wonders are waiting beneath the autumn branches of Grand Old Oak? Who is caroling at the Christmas party? Little ones will love lifting the sturdy flaps on every page to uncover sweet surprises and enjoy short, read-aloud poems celebrating the changing seasons.With more than 60 uniquely shaped flaps, this charming book is made to withstand years of tiny hands exploring and is sure to become a treasured family favorite for sharing all year round.Brown Bear Wood series: If You Go Down to the Woods TodayGrand Old Oak and the Birthday BallIt's Busy Down in the Woods TodayThe Great Easter Egg HuntI Love You Alwa

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series, this high-octane, fast-paced epic fantasy of tarot magic and deadly competition launches an explosive new series, perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Carissa Broadbent.'Pulse pounding and completely unputdownable' Sable Sorensen, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dire BoundIn the tarot trials, betrayal is always in the cards . . .From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series, this high-octane, fast-paced epic fantasy of tarot magic and deadly competition launches an explosive new series . . .Perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Carissa Broadbent.Kestrel has trained to compete in the Tarot Trials her entire life. Winning means becoming one of the five Cinque – a position of influence and power that could reshape the lives of people in her hometown slum, the Dregs.Twenty-two years ago, Kestrel’s mother should have become a Cinque. She won the Trials as the Champion of the Moon. Instead, she w

Follow the wisdom of the Owens sisters with this beautifully illustrated tarot deck inspired by Practical Magic and Practical Magic 2! As Sally Owens once said, there are some things you just know to do: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder, grow rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and, of course, fall in love whenever you can. For the times when life looks a little less certain, though--and maybe when you want some assistance with all that falling-in-love business--look no further than a tarot deck approved by the Owens sisters themselves. These 78 spellbinding, beautifully illustrated cards feature key moments and characters from Practical Magic and Practical Magic 2, reinterpreted as Major and Minor Arcana iconography. From Jet Owens as the High Priestess, the beloved Owens house as the Tower, rosemary as Strength, and Gillian as the Star, each card can help you illuminate your goals, desires, and ambitions through the helpful lens of your favorite wi

Princess Aella and her best friend, Nyssa, the most wanted fugitives in the Empyrieos, must defy all odds to survive and reunite in this exhilarating, highly anticipated sequel to Songbird of the Sorrows.Spy. Princess. Songbird. Traitor.Aella is on the run. After freeing a mysterious prisoner from the Aviary, the spy order she once swore loyalty to, Aella has no choice but to flee with him. The pair form an uneasy alliance: She’ll help him evade capture if he teaches her to harness her unruly magic—magic she hopes will allow her to return to Nyssa and keep them both safe. As the two traverse cities, forests, and mountains, Aella finds herself drawn to the very man whose mere survival could cost her everything—and discovers his secrets may rival her own. Nyssa, meanwhile, is trapped. Suspected of aiding Aella’s betrayal of the Aviary, she’s forced into hiding—disguising herself as a servant in the Southern Kingdom’s palace under the care of its condescending, petulant prince. The only t