Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children by Arthur Bowie Chrisman is a delightful collection of sixteen original short stories inspired by ancient Chinese folklore. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1926, the book introduces young readers to a world of clever...

Editeur : Asimis Books
Parution : 2025-10-06

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By the purest of accidents the man who is blind accidentally comes on the scene of a murder. He cannot see what is happening but he can hear. He is seen by the assassins who, on discovering him to be blind, allow him to go without harming him. Soon afterwards he...

Editeur : Rare Treasure Editions
Parution : 2025-06-21

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Frank has made a killing trading wheat futures on Chicago’s commodities exchange. But on October 29, 1929,Frank watches in the trading pit as his fortune is wiped out in a single day. Now, holed up in a shed on the Canadian Prairies,Frank wrestles with how to redeem...

Editeur : At Bay Press
Parution : 2025-05-16

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Orchid Lovell is a young Romany woman haunted by a fear of being found out. Her family has been chased out of town before. After settling in a seemingly idyllic northern mining town that she soon understands as rife with unseen cruelty,Orchid finds solace in a lush...

Editeur : Stelliform Press
Parution : 2025-04-22

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When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few...

Editeur : Green World Classics
Parution : 2025-04-16

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The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three of whom were named Peter, John, and Michael. Peter Pan is considered one of the greatest children's stories of all time and continues to charm readers one hundred...

Editeur : Beelzebub Classics
Parution : 2025-02-06

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Thomas Passelande vit une existence sans histoires en compagnie de sa grand-mère Honorine, dans une petite ville des Alpes. Jusqu’au jour où il découvre par hasard qu’il possède le pouvoir de pénétrer dans un univers parallèle, le mystérieux Monde d’Anaclasis, peuplé...

Editeur : Alice Éditions SRL
Parution : 2024-11-19

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While isolated and friendless in World War II Cornwall, Nora, a precocious American adolescent, loses her younger half-brother in a car crash. Overwhelmed by grief, Nora’s mother becomes involved with Olaf Winter, the self-professed necromancer Nora believes is...

Editeur : Radiant Press
Parution : 2024-11-01

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The Shadow Kingdom is one of the earliest examples of sword-and-sorcery fiction, written by Robert E. Howard in 1929.The story is set in the mythic past, in the ancient kingdom of Valusia, ruled by King Kull, a barbarian warrior from Atlantis. As Kull takes the throne,...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-18

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The Thing on the Roof by Robert E. Howard is a chilling tale rooted in the dark mythos of ancient civilizations, exploring themes of human greed, forbidden knowledge, and the consequences of disturbing things best left forgotten.The story follows the first-person...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-18

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The Challenge from Beyond by Robert E. Howard is a gripping tale of cosmic horror, written as part of a collaborative effort by five prominent writers of weird fiction. Howard’s section stands out for its vivid descriptions, action-packed narrative, and themes of...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-18

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The Gods of Bal-Sagoth is an adventure-fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1931.The tale follows Turlogh Dubh O'Brien, an Irish warrior and mercenary, who finds himself caught in a storm at sea and cast ashore on a mysterious, uncharted island. There,...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-17

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"Worms of the Earth" is a dark fantasy story by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1932. Set in the world of Roman-occupied Britain, the tale follows Bran Mak Morn, the last king of the Picts, as he seeks revenge against the oppressive Roman Empire. When a Roman...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-17

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"The Breaking of the Chain" is a historical adventure story by Robert E. Howard, best known for his creation of Conan the Barbarian and other iconic characters of pulp fiction. In this short tale, Howard delves into a more grounded, historical setting, evoking themes of...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-16

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Skull-Face is a mystical adventure novella by Robert E. Howard, first published in 1929. The story follows Stephen Costigan, a former soldier suffering from war trauma and drug addiction. His life takes a dark turn when he encounters the enigmatic and sinister crime...

Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Parution : 2024-09-16

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Rod Carley is back with another theatrical odyssey packed with an unforgettable cast of Elizabethan eccentrics. It’s a madcap world more modern than tomorrow where gender is what a person makes of it (no matter the story beneath their petticoats or tights). Will...

Editeur : Latitude 46 Publishing
Parution : 2024-09-06

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“The Space Trilogy” is a series of science fiction novels written by C.S. Lewis. The trilogy consists of three books: “Out of the Silent Planet,” “Perelandra,” and “That Hideous Strength.” The series explores themes of theology, morality, and the clash between good and...

Editeur : Horizon Ridge Publishing
Parution : 2024-08-06

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Felipe K'icab doesn't know who he is. He only knows he was born different than his human family, and he can't relax unless he's blasting reggaeton in his cab weaving through the streets of Guatemala City. The jaguar mask and his other human faces keep him safe - until...

Editeur : Stelliform Press
Parution : 2024-08-01

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Eine große Menschenmenge füllte die Kirche, drängte sich in den alten schwarzen Kirchenbänken, stand dicht gedrängt im Kirchenschiff und in den Gängen, drängte sich sogar in den beiden Kapellen rechts und links der Apsis Schulter an Schulter, eine riesige Ansammlung...

Editeur : Bathranor Books
Parution : 2024-07-08

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The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection includes:The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950), Prince Caspian (1951),The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952),The Silver Chair (1953),The Horse and His Boy (1954),The Magician's Nephew (1955),The Last Battle (1956)...

Editeur : Horizon Ridge Publishing
Parution : 2024-06-17

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