Ergebnis für "The Door" in Märchen & Mythen

Hyacinth Smith can see things that others miss, stop attack dogs from attacking, and grow trees where no trees have grown before. But she's never had a real home. When her father tells them they've inherited a house from their great-aunt, Hyacinth sees trouble brewing. Their great-aunt has been playing with forces beyond her control, using her lightning-tree forest to create doors to other worlds. When one door opens, two boys tumble through...bringing with them a battle with the undying witch-queen, Nimiane.

Home is where the sinister lives. Rory Parker knows not to step a foot in, on, or around the house next door. He’s seen things creeping in the shadows, has had encounters with spirits, and lost a best friend to the house’s malevolence. But when his new neighbors, Jack and his lovable family, move into the house next door, Rory makes it his duty to protect them at all costs.

They’re just ordinary kids living ordinary lives… until the strange and eerie comes knocking. In this chilling debut by R. C. Hill, eleven spine-tingling tales interrupt the everyday and bring nightmares a little too close to home. Experience stories ranging from a backyard pool with something lurking beneath the surface to an innocent school field trip that ends with a life changing insect encounter. A girl ignores her family’s warning to stay inside after dark... and discovers why no one ever talks about what lives in the mountains.

In the shadows of her grandmother's barn, 10-year-old Amy discovers an unexpected secret: a wounded fairy. With the knowledge that magic is real, Amy is determined to find a cure to save her father's life. Stepping through the fairy door, Amy discovers a land of fairy villages, radiant crystal caverns, and magical white stags with the ability to grant wishes. But beneath the glitter, all is not as wonderful as it seems. Every corner holds a secret, every shadow whispers of danger. The scales of magic are unbalanced, and every decision has consequences.

What if a single story could bring a forgotten world back to life? When Lily discovers a hidden door in her grandmother’s attic, she never expects it to lead to an enchanted realm—a world where mythical creatures still exist, waiting to be remembered. A centaur, a fairy, and a dragonet reveal a painful truth: magic is fading, disappearing as belief in their world vanishes. Determined to save what remains, Lily captures their stories in her journal, hoping to restore the connection between their world and hers.

Thirteen award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers offer up their versions of these classic fairy tales as well as other favorites, including The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Some of the stories are funny, some are strange, and others are dark and disturbing - but each offers something as unexpected as a wolf at the door.

There's a new neighbor next door, and he's a total grump! He steals the best sunbeam spot, hisses at cheerful hellos, and has a permanent frown stuck on his furry face. Lily has her work cut out for her. Can she solve the mystery of the grumpy cat?

Join Lily, Max, and Sophie on an unforgettable journey into the heart of mystery and adventure in "The Trap Door Kids Stories Book". Set in the picturesque town of Willowbrook, this enchanting tale follows three best friends as they stumble upon an ancient map hidden in the attic of Max's great-grandmother's mansion. What begins as a curious exploration soon unfolds into a thrilling quest to uncover the mansion's deepest secrets.

From the Dragon’s Tale is a delightful fantasy adventure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Explore the thrill of discovery as the audiobook teaches lessons in friendship, cooperation, responsibility, ecology, morality, and ethics.

The perfect bedtime listen. This delightful collection includes many of favorite bedtime classics, such as The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, and The Little Mermaid, along with lesser-known, sweet sleepy-time tales Huggle Buggle Bear, Bunny Loves to Read, and more! So cuddle up, press play, and prepare to drift off.

A must for fairy tale fans, young and old! This enchanting collection of some of the most famous timeless tales is a perfect introduction for younger listeners. The list of delightful favorites includes Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, The Tortoise and the Hare, and more! Perfect for car time, bedtime, story time - anytime!

Do you love the classics? Open the Door is a slanted version of a timeless classic that tells the story of three children who are tasked with cleaning their rooms. When their mom comes to check their progress, she finds they failed to do their best. However, one kid did exactly what she was told, which demonstrates the importance of following instructions and working hard. This book is part of the Slanted series, which puts relatable, modern day twists to our beloved classic tales.

The definitive collection of traditional Celtic fairy tales. Joseph Jacobs' 1892 anthology of the most enduring folklore from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Cornwall is a delight for both young and old. Leprechauns, giants, witches, princesses, castles, and sea monsters all abound in this compendium of the best mythology Britain and Ireland have to offer.

An enchanting collection of classic stories and rhymes for younger listeners. Warning - you may be tempted to stay up all night listening!

Frances Browne (1816-1879) was an Irish poet and novelist who is best remembered for her enchanting stories for children, published under the title of Granny's Wonderful Chair. The collection tells the story of Snowflower, a little girl left alone in the world with a magical chair belonging to her absent grandmother, which can take her wherever she wants to go and can tell her marvellous stories.

Kipling’s Just So Stories are among the most enduring classic children’s tales. They follow the traditional genre of stories which explain how unusual natural phenoma came about, often using fantastic and highly magical explanations. Kipling himself was born and spent his very early life in India, and some of the inspiration for these stories comes from traditional tales he heard from his ayah and the family’s other servants.

A beautiful collection of some of the finest Chinese fairy tales ever told. Incorporating magic, wicked witches, strange adventures and mysterious spirits. Enchanting! Stories include: "The Magic Pillow"; "The Stone Monkey"; "Stealing Peaches"; "The Painted Skin"; "The Wonderful Pear Tree"; "The Country of Gentlemen"; "Learning Magic"; "Theft of a Duck"; "Living for Ever"; "Football on a Lake"; "The Flower Fairies"; "The Talking Bird"; "The Peach Blossom Fountain"; "The Lute Girl’s Lament".

'The Curse of the Seven Children' is a fairy tale about a king and queen who already have six sons. When the seventh child is due, the king must travel away. He tells his wife that when the baby is born, she should hang a lance out of the window if it is a boy and a distaff if it is girl. Shortly after this the queen bears a daughter. But a mistake is made, and a lance is hung out of the window. Desperate for a daughter, the king returns and curses his seven sons. When he realises his mistake it is already too late. Only the baby princess can save her brothers....

'The Bronze Ring' is a story in which a princess falls in love with the son of the palace gardener, although her father wishes her to marry the son of his Prime Minister. The King devises a quest for the two suitors and attempts to engineer the situation so that the rich youth will win. But the gardener's son does a good deed to an old woman, who in return helps him win a magic ring which will grant wishes. But the youth's adventures are not over when he marries the princess. The ring is stolen, and he must enlist the aid of some very clever mice to get it back.

The Silver Mountain is a fairy story about a king who sends his three sons on a quest. They are to search for the silver mountain. Whichever one of them finds it will inherit the kingdom. But they soon discover that everyone out in the world seems to be looking for the silver mountain, and nobody knows where it is.