Magics Charm (Dog mysteries Book 2)
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Then she was sent to be the wife of a Prince in Song, but that marriage ended in battle and blood. Now she has renounced her worldly power to seek the magical power of the wizards. These two will come together to stand against the hidden cult that has so carefully brought all the empires of the Celadon Highway to strife and civil war through guile and deceit and sorcerous power.
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He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle.
But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood.
The Lies of Locke Lamora. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: Together their domain is the city of Camorr.
Home to Dons, merchants, soldiers, beggars, cripples, and feral children. And to Capa Barsavi, the criminal mastermind who runs the city.
A challenge from a man no one has ever seen, a man no blade can touch. The Grey King is coming. Even such a master of the sword as the Thorn of Camorr. Titus Groan , or The Gormenghast Novels , the complete trilogy. Within its vast halls and serpentine corridors, the members of the Groan dynasty and their master Lord Sepulchrave grow increasingly out of touch with a changing world as they pass their days in unending devotion to meaningless rituals and arcane traditions.
Meanwhile, an ambitious kitchen boy named Steerpike rises by devious means to the post of Master of the Ritual while he maneuvers to bring down the Groans. Breathtaking in its power and drenched in dark atmosphere, humor and intrigue, The Gormenghast Novels is a classic, one of the great works of 20th century British literature. Lots of entry points.
Arrows of the Queen. If you want a stand-alone in this series to see if you want to continue, read By the Sword. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense. But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom.
About the author Kallie George works as an author and editor in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. But Jack has secrets of his own, and as an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation. Will Clover be able to match them with their perfect companions and save the mysterious animal before Mr. I know your list looks different than mine, so please, share your best epic fantasy series in the comments! A warm, inviting read. The Perfect Secret
Fleeing an imaginary attacker, the girls—one of whom is the reckless young daughter of the king—discover the unknown crypt of the legendary, ancestral queen, Virgenya Dare. Meanwhile, traveling the same road, a scholarly young priest begins an education in the nature of evil, found festering just beneath the surface of the seemingly peaceful land.
The royal family itself comes under siege, facing betrayal that only sorcery could accomplish. Now—for three beautiful sisters, for a young man made suddenly into a knight, and for a woman in love with a roguish adventurer—a rising darkness appears, shattering what was once certain, familiar, and good. These destinies and more will be linked when malevolent forces walk the land. For Crotheny, the most powerful nation in the world, is shaken at its core. And the Briar King, harbinger of death, has awakened from his slumber. The Name of the Wind.
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.
So begins a tale unequaled in fantasy literature—the story of a hero told in his own voice. Sold to the Court of Night Blooming Flowers, her fate as a beautiful but anonymous courtesan was sealed. As her nation is besieged by invading hordes from the north, the most unthinkable threat to her beloved home comes from traitors within. Betrayed and blindsided by her own longings, only Phedre and her trusted bodyguard Josselin are left to cross borders and warring armies in a race to stop the final blow from falling.
A Shadow in Summer. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit, Seedless, an andat bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life.
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Enter the Galts, a juggernaut of an empire committed to laying waste to all lands with their ferocious army. Saraykeht, though, has always been too strong for the Galts to attack, but now they see an opportunity. With secret forces inside the city, the Galts prepare to enact their terrible plan.
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In the middle is Otah, a simple laborer with a complex past. Otah finds himself as the sole hope of Saraykeht, either he stops the Galts, or the whole city and everyone in it perishes forever. Since its original British publication in , the saga has entranced readers of all ages. It is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale.
Barr compared it to Beowulf, C.
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Lewis to Orlando Furioso, W. Auden to The Thirty-nine Steps. In fact the saga is sui generis — a triumph of imagination which springs to life within its own framework and on its own terms. Before he redeems his birthright, he must pass the breadth of Hybras Isle as prisoner, vagabond, and slave, an acquaintance of faeries, wizards, and errant knights, and lover to a sad and beautiful girl whose fate sets his undying hatred for her tyrannical father—Casmir, King of Lyonesse.
Once a young sorcerer-bookbinder, Vella was transformed into a useful tool by one of the greatest sorcerers of history. But not everything is as Tyen and Rielle have been raised to believe. Not the nature of magic, nor the laws of their lands… and not even the people they trust. Perdido Street Station though I actually read these completely out of order the first time and had no problem. The air and rivers are thick with factory pollutants and the strange effluents of alchemy, and the ghettos contain a vast mix of workers, artists, spies, junkies, and whores.
In New Crobuzon, the unsavory deal is stranger to none—not even to Isaac, a brilliant scientist with a penchant for Crisis Theory. Servant of the Underworld there are several prequels, but this is book 1. Human sacrifice and the magic of the living blood are the only things keeping the sun in the sky and the earth fertile.
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A Priestess disappears from an empty room drenched in blood. A Stranger in Olondria. A Stranger in Olondria was written while the author taught in South Sudan. It is a rich and heady brew which pulls the reader in deeper and still deeper with twists and turns that hearken back to the Gormenghast novels while being as immersive as George R. In this sequel to P. Set in the Eastern townships of Quebec, and with a text, peppered with French phrases, the background to P.
The story moves at a feverish pace with various subplots. However, they all focus on doing the right thing and are resourceful with plenty of initiative. The story goes along at a fast clip and is hard to put down. Millie wants a dog and will do anything to achieve that goal.
The story is simple and to the point. At first, Marc does not want to have P. The sketchbook adds a bit of mystery as does the thief who steals from the Victorian Dog Pageant and Games. Although the characters are female, this book would be enjoyed by both girls and boy and would be an excellent choice for school, public and personal libraries. A story about friendship and family, it is set lovingly in the beautifully rendered Eastern Townships of Quebec.
Its gentle tone will delight readers of all ages. Also, bits of magic appear in just the right places. Who wouldn't fall in love with Millie—with her compassion, friendliness, and drive to create an idyllic world in her small town? Until the day her vision goes blurry — the first symptom of a fatal disease. As she and her parents fight to save her, she makes the shocking discovery that everything she thought she knew about her life is a lie.
Suddenly Miranda is facing some troubling questions: What makes us human? Is it our DNA, our upbringing or the choices we make? The answers will force Miranda to deal with the biggest challenges of her life. Order Cloning Miranda in paperback pages, 5. Lisa and her little brother Jon enjoy collecting stamps. But when their father holds a contest to decide which child will get a new large stamp album, Lisa has to solve a difficult problem. This chapter book for ages 8 to 12 grades 3 to 6 takes place around and portrays a Jewish family celebrating Sabbath and Passover.
The book contains a handy Glossary of the Hebrew words and difficult terms used in the text, as well as a Discussion Guide to help parents and teachers explore the issues raised by this book with their children and students: A warm, inviting read.
Children ages 8- to will enjoy reading it and younger children will benefit from having it read to them with subsequent discussion. Bark for joy at this grrreat magical new series! A world of magic, adventure and cute puppy antics from the bestselling author of the Magic Kitten series. A fabulously festive Magic Puppy Christmas special. Robyn is feeling horrible. It's Christmas and she's stuck o A world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!
My daughter chose this book from the library. She liked the front cover with the cute dog, as she likes animals. I read the book with her, and she joi
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