The Princess Bride

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script.A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND.Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J.Maas and Rebecca Yarros, where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.I ve spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king.I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight.And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood.But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter

20週年紀念版，全新封面+彩色刷邊+作者給讀者的信本書是Shannon Hale筆下最受喜愛的經典之作。少女Miri生活在高山石村，從未想過與皇室扯上關係，直到某天傳來王子將從村中選妃的消息。女孩們被送入臨時設立的「王妃學院」，學習皇室禮儀，競爭與挑戰接踵而來。Miri一方面渴望知識與改變，一方面又捨不得離開家園。Miri在競爭中找尋聲音，也在學習中發現自己的力量。這不只是關於「成為公主」的故事，而是關於教育、勇氣、友情與自我價值的探問。A Newbery Honor WinnerA New York Times BestsellerThis deluxe twentieth anniversary edition of the beloved modern classic, Princess Academy, will feature stunning sprayed edges, a brand new cover, and a letter from the author! What if you had a chance to become a Princess? Miri lives high atop a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life, working in the quarry. But everything changes when word arrives that the prince of the kingdom will choose his princess from among the village girls. A makeshift academy is set up on the mountain and every eligible girl must attend and learn how to become a proper princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires.

★本書巧妙地將經典芭蕾舞劇《天鵝湖》的元素重新詮釋，從反派「黑天鵝」奧黛兒的視角出發，賦予了這個古老故事全新的深度與魅力 。★完美融合了宮廷權謀、間諜滲透與魔法偵探等元素，故事節奏明快，毫無冷場 。兩百年前，一位被觸怒的神祇奪走了奧雷亞王國的魔法，從此銷聲匿跡 。​十七歲的奧黛兒從小就被她那充滿復仇心的巫師父親培養長大，目標只有一個：潛入王宮，假扮成貴族千金瑪莉・奧黛特，一位以美貌聞名、被視為未來皇后人選的少女，也是奧黛兒的童年宿敵 。在父親的協助下，她成功將瑪莉變成一隻天鵝，並取而代之進入宮廷 。她的任務是竊取蘊藏強大力量的國王王冠，讓魔法重現人間 。​但計畫永遠趕不上變化。國王的離奇遇害讓奧黛兒的哥哥成為頭號嫌疑犯，全盤計畫陷入混亂 。為了拯救親人，奧黛兒別無選擇，只能與那個被她詛咒、卻又令她無法自拔地動心的瑪莉合作 。​隨著調查深入，宮廷的權力鬥爭與背叛的陰謀交織成一張致命的網。奧黛兒發現自己不僅要對抗外敵，更要面對內心對父親的忠誠與對瑪莉日益增長的情感之間的掙扎 。為了拯救王國，她必須找到真正的魔法之路，並在殺手再次行動前揭開真相 。This enthralling sapphic retelling of Swan Lake is an instant Number One bestseller in the UK - perfect for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab.Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known she’d be the one to restore it.Raised by a sorcerer, Odile has spent years preparing for the heist of a lifetime. It’s perfectly simple: impersonate a princess, infiltrate the palace, steal the enchanted crown and restore magic to the kingdom.But when the King is unexpectedly murdered, she’s forced to recruit the

A reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress.Celebrate each other's unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody's background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can’t wait for her aunty’s wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez – the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her “pyjamas”, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage, family love and self-belief, Ameena discovers what it means to take pride in the beautiful layers of her heritage, especially in the face of difficult comments.

Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Evil magician Rozaro has put all the Coral Keepers of Anjeea under a sleeping spell! The only magical object that can wake them up is the legendary Black Pearl. Finn and her friends Moon and Link must journey to the icy Sapphire Sea to find it. But the pearl is guarded by powerful orcas and hidden deep in an enchanted tunnel. Can Finn, Moon, and Link reach the pearl and lift the sleeping spell before Rozaro's next attack?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!

A gorgeous new edition of the classic collection of fractured fairy tales from Gregory Maguire, nationally bestselling author of Wicked—with new cover and interior artwork, and two never-before-published stories!Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed.What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep . . . and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldiefox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams—can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince?Zany animals of all species get their own fairy-tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked.

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of A Little Princess, part of the Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where Sara once studied.But no matter how terrible things get, Sara always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry her through. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children's hearts for a century—and continues to be a favorite.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.The final installment of CAT ON THE RUN! Find out what happens to Princess Beautiful in the finale of the trilogy...

Sing along to the lyrics from “How Far I‘ll Go” from Disney Moana in this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book!Set sail and join Disney Princess Moana as she dreams about the world beyond her island! This beautiful Little Golden Book features the lyrics to the beloved song “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney Moana, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. With illustrated scenes from the hit movie, this book is sure to be a favorite for children ages 2 to 5 as well as Disney fans and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.Series Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they

故事講述主角Odessa Cross，身為昆提斯（Quentis）王國被忽略的長公主，本應由她的繼妹為了政治聯盟而與土拉（Turah）王子的訂婚，但卻在王子的來訪後，被迫成為新娘以維持兩國的和平條約。為了避免戰爭，她父親匆忙教導她作為一個間諜的任務：找到土拉王國的首都，這是一個外界不知其地點的神秘存在。Odessa對這個命運既感到不安又期待，因為這是她逃離家鄉、探索世界的機會。她與丈夫土拉王子Zavier一起踏上艱難旅程，途中遇到神秘的守護者（Guardian），這位強大但冷漠的保護者與Odessa的過去有複雜糾葛，成為兩人愛恨交織的對象。故事中不僅有兩人之間逐漸生長的感情和信任危機，還有怪物襲擊、王國陰謀和刻板印象挑戰。Odessa逐漸意識到，她並非大家期待的只會聽命的公主，她有能力拒絕被選定的命運，制定自己的規則，並發掘被低估的力量。小說融合了冒險、政治陰謀與浪漫元素，以女性成長與自我掌控為核心。Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros--where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.I've spent my life kneeling--to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king.I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sea

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerTwo writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry. Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she'll choose the person who'll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice's head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice--and she has a whole month to w

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerTwo writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry. Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she'll choose the person who'll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice's head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice--and she has a whole month to w

If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate?Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed.Because on this ordinary, short, domestic flight, something extraordinary happens. People learn how and when they are going to die. For some, their death is far in the future—age 103!—and they laugh. But for six passengers, their predicted deaths are not far away at all.How do they know this? There were ostensibly more interesting people on the flight (the bride and groom, the jittery, possibly famous woman, the giant Hemsworth-esque guy who looks like an off-duty superhero, the frazzled, gorgeous flight attendant) but none would become as famous as “The Death Lady.”Not a single passenger or crew member will later recall noticing her board the plane. She wasn’t exceptionally old or young, rude or polite. She wasn’t drunk or nervous or pregnant. Her a