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Jason tumbles into a quest to save a magical in this #1 New York Times bestselling start to Brandon Mull’s Beyonders fantasy series. Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable—until a routine day at the zoo ends with Jason suddenly transporting from the hippo tank...

In this “breathless…entrancing” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) companion to the New York Times bestselling Once There Was that’s perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures, Marjan travels around the globe in search of a mythical bird in terrible danger, whose fate could determine the...

Après Le feuilleton d'Hermès, Murielle Szac invite les enfants à se replonger dans la mythologie grecque en suivant le personnage de Thésée. En 100 épisodes, le jeune héros grandit et se construit. Il rencontre de nombreux personnages mythiques (Héraclès, le centaure Chiron, Œdipe, Phèdre et, bien sûr, Ariane et le Minotaure). Le récit de la vie de Thésée, en véritable récit initiatique, soulève toutes les questions essentielles : la guerre, l'amour, la jalousie, la quête des origines et de l'identité, la recherche des notions du Bien et du Mal.

"Je suis Artémis, j'ai choisi de vivre sans contrainte dans les forêts, je suis entourée de compagnes qui ont fait le même choix que le mien et qui ne sont pas prêtes à suivre le modèle imposé par Aphrodite (...). Et pourtant nous sommes toutes des femmes, oui, comme elle !" Être femme et être libre : telle est l'exigence de la déesse de la nature, de la chasse, des naissances et de l'éducation des adolescents. Fille de Léto et Zeus, soeur jumelle d'Apollon, Artémis choisit de vivre loin de l'Olympe et de ses intrigues.

Brought to you by Penguin. Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, young librarian knight Rook Barkwater and his colleagues - Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends - must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades. But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd, and Rook knows...

An Odyssey Award Finalist A New York Times bestseller! A Morris Award Finalist Impossible Creatures meets Neil Gaiman in this “striking and heartfelt” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and...

Princess Mononoke meets How to Train Your Dragon in this magical middle grade adventure from Cindy Lin, author of The Twelve, featuring a blend of East and Southeast Asian folklore and mythical creatures, and starring a boy with a hero’s destiny. Prince Jin is running out of time. He must find...

Dans ce deuxième tome des Créatures fantastiques du Québec, Bryan Perro continue de nous parler des personnages mystérieux qui ont élu domicile au cœur de nos villages, de nos forêts, de nos lacs et de nos montagnes. On y découvre, entre autres, la bête qui terrifie les habitants de la Baie-des-Chaleurs, ou encore les étranges pouvoirs du sorcier de l'île d'Anticosti. Mystères et légendes sont au rendez-vous!

After surviving a kidnapping and battling with spriggans, Matilda Whipplethorn finds her life in a suburban human house pretty boring. She's been excluded from school because of her fire-making abilities and her former friends are afraid of her. Salvation comes in the form of a life-threatening illness. Her tutor, Miss Penrose, needs a medication and there's only one place to get it, the spriggans. Matilda heads back to the antique mall to save Miss Penrose even though it just might cost her everything.

Look into the forest and listen carefully! You see the chest and head of a man, but you hear the rhythmic gallop of hooves. It’s a centaur, a strong and brave creature. Have you wondered where centaurs dwell and what they eat? How tall do they grow and how heavy? Wonder no more!

What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Humans should beware of these creatures' terrible, destructive powers. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods they prefer to feast on? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Embark on daring journey to learn all about trolls.

Look carefully! A dark shadow moves through the lapping lake water. It’s the Loch Ness Monster! This shy serpent hides away from humans and treats lake dwellers with kindness. Ever wondered about Nessie’s diet and other habits? Does the lake monster have companions? Wonder no more!

Gaze at that sparkling light, dancing in the sky! It’s a fairy, one of nature’s greatest treasures. Have you ever wondered where fairies live? What she eats and how she uses her magic? Wonder no more! Embark on a magical journey to learn all about fairies.

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

Have you ever wondered how Medusa got her snakes? Would the conniving Eros dare to use his magical arrows to play tricks? Are all monsters truly evil? Discover the triumphs, rivalries, and friendships that shaped the legendary characters we know and love. Get to know Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Demeter, Persephone, Hades, Pan, Narcissus, Asterion the Minotaur, and more. This chapter book brings timeless tales to life while making Greek mythology fun, educational, and relatable for kids ages 8-12!

The thrilling conclusion to the Los Monstruos trilogy by Diana López that explores the Texas-Mexico border myth of La Lechuza. The magical town of Tres Leches is home to the most feared and revered monstruos of Tejas. It’s where La Llorona haunted the river until her daughter set her free...

Hillary and Tiny Tim are off on another amazing adventure. This time it is to get to the bottom of the spooky stuff happening at the lake. Whether it is ghosts, spirits or creatures, Hillary is as usual, ready for action. They find claw marks in one of the cabins. By that, they know this is for real, not imaginary, not a spirit or ghost either. Come along with them, as they find the truth of the scary cabins, and the spooky happenings on the lake.

Kai Sosa is so passionate about swimming he is practically a fish. This summer, he's determined to become the athlete he once was on an elite invitational team. But something invisible holds him back. His race times are off. Dreams of his sister Cali haunt him. And he hasn't found her missing gold cuff, her last request. When Kai discovers a library book Cali had checked out multiple times—about an underwater realm and a mysterious place called the Library of Despair and Sorrow—details from the story begin to appear in his own life.

With Dr. Fix's plan for starting slow and increasing each day, children will learn to love physical activity and develop strong, healthy bodies. This book is the perfect tool to teach kids the importance of exercise and healthy habits.

I’m sure you’ve heard the name Thor, especially with all the superhero movies. In this book, we’ll tell you all about how he was born and all of the interesting things he did. But before all that, we’ll also take a quick look at what myths are, where they come from, and why they’re important.