Monadiki is the inspirational tale of a girl who is born into a world of gods and goddesses and goes through the common struggles of growing up. Her parents know there is greatness in her, but Monadiki can only see one thing: she is different from all the other little goddesses. Monadiki doesn't like eating lamb or wearing white togas and gladiator shoes, but she feels that fitting in is the only way to her happiness-until she realizes that what makes...

Marco is a rich man, and Tomas is poor-but they are both invited to the king's wedding celebration. The day of the wedding arrives, and the two men learn an important lesson about treating others well.

Before Arthur became king and commanded a round table of knights, he was just a young squire with dreams of someday becoming a knight himself. It wasn't until fate brought him to a sacred sword sealed in stone that Arthur learned the truth about himself and his destiny. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Sir Thomas Malory will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them a taste...

When the cold hand reaches southward, reaches with its frozen fingers, comes a child into the Northland, all the clans to bring together. As Löhi, the Witch of the North, unleashes war upon the Seven Clans of Iron-Age Finland, the famous wizard Väinämöinen leads a desperate effort to stop her. The great smith Ilmarinen kindles hope when he reforges the magical Sampo, the ancient Finns' most powerful totem. But only King Egan and Ulla-the...

Includes The Happy Prince, The Fisherman and His Soul, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Young King, The Star-Child, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant.

King Arthur's stories are timeless tales that have been told countless times since the fifteenth century when Sir Thomas Malory introduced them in Le Morte d'Arthur. The basis for the upcoming film, this collection is retold by famed American poet and author Sidney Lanier. He imbues the legendary stories with action and adventure, accompanied by N. C. Wyeth's breathtaking illustrations. Readers will enjoy the daring exploits of Arthur and his knights....

A plague. A prophecy. A centuries-long curse. All her life, Princess Adalina heard tales of the legendary, immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. Cursed and bound to a deck of tarot cards by her ancestors, the Nihryst were stranded on a remote island nearly a century and a half earlier. Her brother, Prince Shane, is destined to rule the kingdom of Detmarya. Though preparing for this role has encompassed his entire life, control of the kingdom may...

"Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime--a hardscrabble city with rundown tech, lots of rules, and not much to do. His worrywart Uncle Moti and bionic lioness Besa are his only family... and his only friends. Often in trouble for his thrill-seeking antics and smart mouth, those same qualities make Yared a star player of the underground augmented reality game, The Hunt for Kaleb's Obelisk. But when a change in the game rules prompts Yared...

Eleven tales explore the early history of Scotland's constant struggle for freedom from the English Scottish history is full of tales of blood and sacrifice, great heroes and fierce warriors, and above all, the constant battle between the Scots and the Brits for Scotland's independence. For hundreds of years, Scotland and England teetered between war, peace, and unity, and being Scottish royalty could bring as much danger as it could power and riches....

A Touch of Gold Educator's Guide is a companion to A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 7-12.