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Who is she?A dying king makes his son his heir--on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth...Where is this woman?A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful--certainly his equal, he thinks.But what does the mysterious Rosamund think? Two-time Newbery Medalist Katherine Patersons critically-acclaimed original fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride is now available in a reformatted chapter book edition. With beautiful new line art by Curtis Woodbridge, this provocative story with a contemporary social message (The New York Times Book Review) will become an instant classic for newly independent readers. An entertaining and enchanting story.

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An hilarious new illustrated chapter book series featuring the hapless adventures of Leif the Unlucky Viking wolf pup, from the creator of the hugely popular Julius Zebra books! <BR><BR>Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up and falling down a hole. But he's determined to become a true Viking hero, just like his dad. Can he unravel the riddles of a witch to find a magical shard of rock that has fallen from a shooting star and wield its mystical powers? He will have to journey deep into the heart of polar bear country, outwitting all kinds of mythological creatures along the way. Thankfully, he has Olaf, the annoying duck, Toki, the nincompoop Puffin, and Flora, the incredibly smelly Muskox, for company. He's going to need all the luck he can get!

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It's not easy being the WORST at everything!<BR><BR>Hack and Whack are the very worst Vikings in the village - until a fierce and stinky berserker moves in - NEXT DOOR!<BR><BR>WILL the brand new school help the twins outwit this villain and his vicious dog, Muddy Butt?<BR><BR>And will Twisty Pants, Dirty Ulf and Elsa Gold-Hair help vanquish this foul fiend?<BR><BR><BR>'As joyously anarchic as Horrid Henry.' Cressida Cowell<BR>'A great new series for early readers.' BookTrust<BR>'A wonderfully absurd, anarchic romp.' Sarah McIntyre<BR>'Immensely appealing to children of five and up.' Literary Review

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Delve Into the Exciting World of Norse Folk and Fairytales & Help Your Children Spark Their Imagination, See Another Culture, and Provide Them With Reading Fun! <BR>Well, that's weird.A tiny pettakes up the fight.Thor and Lokican't get it right.Gnaw the bone.The cat's alone?And everyone's madabout porridge.<BR>"Fifteen Pounds of Muscle and Bounce" is a collection of slightly-odd, but incredibly entertaining Norse folk stories and fairytales for children over 10."<BR>With this book, your kids and grandkids will: - Meet the bear that has been tricked by the quick-witted fox and discover how he lost his beautiful, fluffy tail; - Learn about trust and humility and how far it will get them through an exciting story about a poor cottager and his kitten;- Join Jesper on his thrilling journey through the forest as he does what no man has done before - return the King's hares to the castle;- Giggle with the dairymaid and the Nisse as they dance the Swedish Hambo until their feet fall off; - Obsess over the hungry cat that wanted to eat the whole world and get to know lots of unusual, captivating characters! A must-have book that has the power to capture the attention of all types of kids, it will open their minds to cultures beyond their own. Filled with hilarious, incredibly interesting graphic-novel-like illustrations, this collection will captivate your kid's attention from the first page!Please note, the stories in this book are aimed at children aged 10-12 and are not suitable for younger kids. This will add an additional layer of appeal, as they'll be excited to know that they're reading a book for big kids! If you like to treat your kids to something different than the monotonous, already-heard stories they got so bored of, get this book and you'll score bonus parent or grandparent points! Interspersed with graphic-novel influenced illustrations for each story, it will soon become your children's favorite book. Whether your kids are reluctant readers or budding bookworms, this book will make them fall in love with reading, spark their imagination, and provide them with endless fun!

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What happens when two unlikely friends forge a strong and lasting bond? Where they rise above their expected roles as natural enemies to become a team and an example to their peers?This children's fable is the story of Leo, a fur seal, and Kalvin, a great white shark: natural enemies who become secret friends while swimming in an underwater maze near South Africa every day. One day, they decide they don't need to keep their friendship a secret any longer... and they take a big chance. This fable is about being yourself and facing your challenges. It encourages the brave, the confident, the shy, and the unsure that they can do anything they set their minds to, and that nothing is too hard to do. Breaking barriers, taking chances, and believing in yourself helps to overcome those fears we all have inside.

The Snow Sisters’ quest to save the Everchanging Lights continues in this magical chapter book perfect for fans of Disney’s Frozen and of Snow and Rose!<BR><BR>The Snow Sisters have bested the evil Shadow Witch once before, but the fight to keep their kingdom from plunging into darkness is far from over. On their second quest, the princesses face a dark, icy journey to find the blue Everchanging Light and the enchanted crystal rose. Will their magic be strong enough to overcome the Great Glacier and all the dangers hidden there?