![]() ![]() I'm the sort that likes to get immersed in my fantasy. It floats about, taking little bits of history from here, a legend or two from there, and cobbles them together. It's not a straight up retelling of the tale that tries to pinpoint any kind of actual date upon when the "real" King Arthur lived and base the story in that period. TH White's version of the King Arthur myth is.unusual. Readers who know Arthur or are meeting him for the first time will delight in this beautiful rendering of one of the greatest stories of all time.Ī time-traveling Merlin? Stop it, White ol' boy, you're killing me! Golden Kite Honor artist Dennis Nolan has loved The Sword in the Stone since childhood, and he imbues White's tale with magic and mystery in his glowing illustrations. White's classic tale of the young Arthur's questioning and discovery of his life is unparalleled for its wit and wisdom, and for its colorful characters, from the wise Merlyn to the heroic Robin Wood to the warmhearted King Pellinore. ![]() Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story of childhood and adventure-The Sword in the Stone. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart learns the value of history from a snake, of education from a badger, and of courage from a hawk-the lessons that help turn a boy into a man. That is the only thing that never fails."-Merlyn the Wizardīefore there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. ![]()
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Larkin's body on school grounds know more than they're telling.īrynn's ex-best friend Tripp was one of them. The case was never solved, but Brynn's sure that the three kids who found Mr. The most terrifying part is that they're back - or maybe they never left.įive years ago, Brynn quit Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. From the author of the international bestseller One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new unputdownable YA thriller.įrom the bestselling author of One of Us is Lying comes another page-turning thriller from the Queen of Crime. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Librarian note: AKA Jenny Carroll (1-800-Where-R-You series), AKA Patricia Cabot (historical romance novels). Things seem to be looking up-until disaster strikes, causing Jo to wonder: Do any of us ever really know anyone? Hallelujah!īut when she arrives on Little Bridge, Jo is in for a shock: Will is not only at the book festival, but seems genuinely sorry for his past actions-and more than willing not only to make amends but prove to Jo that he’s a changed man. Then Jo hears that Will is off-island on the set of the film of his next book. ![]() She’s suffering from a crippling case of writer’s block on the next instalment of her bestselling children’s series, and her father needs financial help as well. Then Jo’s given an offer she can’t refuse: an all-expense-paid trip to speak and sign at the island’s first-ever book festival.Įven though arrogant Will is the last person Jo wants to see, she could really use the festival’s more-than-generous speaking fee. Jo Wright always swore she’d never step foot on Little Bridge Island-not as long as her nemesis, bestselling author Will Price, is living there. 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Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Ortega!Įvery year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.Īnd twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. ![]() An instant New York Times Bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant new adventure from Claribel A. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cute and self-conscious is an even better look. He ducks his head and grasps at his t-shirt. I think that word privilege when I think of Tom, and how lucky I am to have known him for so long-even with Jamie guarding him so jealously. He looks like he's been locked out of his house, chipping away at a log with an axe for the longest time, waiting for us to find him again. His hair is curling away from his temples and I've seen a mini version of him like this before. His clothes are steamed and molded onto his body. I don't mean just handsome-except I do-but there's a glow under his skin. "Clues." I say the first thing I think of it's a stupid reply, but it doesn't get me off the hook. "I never did." It's a miracle I manage to sound so truthful and dignified. Coming from the kid who went through my room every time she came over." ![]() I should get a punch card the hundredth rejected attempt at best-friendom is free. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play ![]() ![]() Look at the card called The Magician-he’s card number one in what’s known as the Major Arcana. ![]() ![]() You can’t separate the tarot from the practice of magick and witchcraft-they’re entwined. 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