Stephanie Burgis Knihy

Aventurine is a brave young dragon ready to explore the world outside of her family's mountain cave . . . if only they'd let her leave it. Her family thinks she's too young to fly on her own, but she's determined to prove them wrong by capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human. But when that human tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, she's transformed into a puny human without any sharp teeth, fire breath, or claws. Still, she's the fiercest creature in these mountains--and now she's found her true passion: chocolate. All she has to do is get to the human city to find herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time . . . won't she? A classic fantasy with terrific girl power, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Jessica Day George. Praise for Kat, Incorrigible Bank Street Best Books of 2012 A Spring 2011 Kids' Indie Next pick A 2012 ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book A Top 40 Pick for the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association

At twelve, a young girl disguises herself as a boy to rescue her family from disaster. As she navigates this perilous journey, she faces the threat posed by her sister Elissa's fiancé, Sir Neville, who is intrigued by her magical abilities. The story intertwines themes of bravery, identity, and the challenges of wielding power in a world filled with danger and intrigue.

Cordelia and her triplets Rosalind and Giles have lived safely in the castle at the centre of the forest all their lives, protected by the spells their mother has woven. The only time Cordelia feels truly free is when she turns into a dragonfly or a blackbird and can fly beyond the great stone walls. But then one day the outside world comes to them. Two rival dukes and their soldiers have come for the triplets - because whoever is the eldest is the heir to the throne. But their mother knows that since the Raven Crown was broken, no one has been able to rule the kingdom of Corvenne and live, and she will not give up any of her children to that death sentence. When she refuses to reveal which child is the eldest, she is taken prisoner, and Cordelia and her brother and sister find themselves on the run in a dangerous new world. And as they set out across Corvenne to rescue their mother, Cordelia begins to see that there is a deep magic at work, driving her towards a destiny that could tear her family apart, take away her freedom forever or, just maybe, heal a kingdom devastated by a war that has raged for generations.

In a Gaslamp-lit world filled with hags and ogres, three magical queens unite to defend their realms from invasion, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements. Queen Saskia, a feared sorceress, has just seized the throne from her evil uncle and is determined to protect her people from the encroaching empire. Her focus is on her magical experiments, leaving her chaotic library in disarray. When a mysterious dark wizard appears, she impulsively hires him as her librarian. Dubbed "Fabian," he is sweet and nerdy, with peculiar requests—like what a fountain pen is—but he proves to be effective. As he writes her flirtatious poetry and his innocent touch ignites her senses, Saskia is unaware that this "wizard" is actually an Imperial archduke in disguise, lacking any magical skills. With dangerous secrets pursuing him and a growing affection for the wicked sorceress, he faces threats from both her adversaries and allies. When his true identity is revealed, their love hangs in the balance—will it be their salvation or their doom?

Katie Wildheart: bezaubernd, ungestüm und voller Magie! Katie Wildheart hat die Zauberkräfte von ihrer verstorbenen Mutter geerbt. Endlich steht ihrer Ausbildung als Hüterin, die die Gesellschaft vor bösem Zauber bewahrt, nichts mehr im Weg. Aber weit gefehlt: Lord Ravenscroft, mächtigster Zauberer in England, verbietet, dass Katie ausgebildet wird, weil sie angeblich zu aufmüpfig ist und sich nicht an die Regeln der Hütergemeinschaft hält. Er sorgt sogar dafür, dass ihre Zauberkraft wirkungslos wird. Katie spürt sofort, dass Lord Ravenscroft Böses im Schilde führt. Und sie lässt so lange nicht locker, bis sie hinter sein Geheimnis gekommen ist ... Mit großem Herzen und stets einem Fuß im Fettnäpfchen: Katie Wildheart muss man einfach gernhaben. Bereits erschienen: »Katie Wildheart – Mit dem Zauberspiegel durch die Wand«