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Six brothers have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother. They can only take their human forms for 15 minutes every evening. In order to free them, their sister must make six shirts out of starwort for her brothers, and neither speak nor laugh for six years.

In this story from India, a farmer's three lazy sons don't want to work. They sit around dreaming of making a lot of gold. When their mother tells them of gold buried in a field, they ask her how to bring the gold to the surface. Through clever suggestions, their mother explains how to thed the fields as they discover the true riches offered by hard work. Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Robin and Marian have lived very different lives in very different places. Their paths should never, ever cross - but before they know it, they are thrown together on a quest that requires legendary bravery, quick-witted escapes, and the ability to...get along with each other. The sky's no longer the limit on what Robin and Marian can do - as long as they manage to do it together.

Wendy Mass tells the story of Beauty and the Beast as never heard before!

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories, including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.

In the race to create the Undefeatable Minion, Dr. Critchlore’s longtime rival, Dr. Pravus, is winning. As Dr. Critchlore rallies his troops, Runt is kidnapped. As the last prince of Andirat, he must lead the rebellion in his home country. Isolated from his minion friends, Runt grows suspicious of the rebels, who seem to be working with Dr. Pravus. Runt knows he must escape and tell Dr. Critchlore, but reaching him activates Runt’s curse, giving him just days to live! His only chance for survival: Stop Dr. Pravus and win the allegiance of the witch who cursed him.

Set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of medieval life and adventures, "Ivanhoe" is a realistic and vibrant story set in a kingdom torn asunder by the hatred between Saxons and Normans. Richard the Lionheart is headed home from the Third Crusade to reclaim his throne. Amid the heat of a tournament, King Richard comes to the aid of another crusader who has returned in disguise. Wilfred of Ivanhoe also seeks to recover a lost heritage - and the hand of Lady Rowena, "a rose of loveliness, and a jewel of wealth; the fairest among a thousand."

A full cast performance starring Joan Greenwood and Stanley Holloway.

Who better to wreak havoc with eight beloved fairy tales than Gregory Maguire, the brilliant, funny, and nationally best-selling author of the adult novel Wicked as well as the hilarious middle-grade series The Hamlet Chronicles. Zany animals of all species run through these fractured tales with...

Abby and her kid brother, Jonah, are just regular kids...until they find a magic mirror in their basement. The mirror is a portal that leads them into different fairy tales, from Snow White to Cinderella to The Little Mermaid. But in each story, nothing goes as planned, and it’s up to Abby to try to fix the happy endings - or maybe, sometimes, create better ones!

From the Newbery Honor-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Inquisitor's Tale. If you dare, join Jack and Jill as they embark on a harrowing quest through a new set of tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others. Follow along as they enter startling new...

Una lepre veloce e vanitosa sfida una lenta ma determinata tartaruga in una gara che sembra già scritta… ma non tutto va come previsto… Una fiaba classica che insegna il valore della costanza e dell’umiltà, perfetta per i più piccoli che la ascoltano per la prima volta e per gli adulti che vogliono riscoprire il piacere delle grandi storie di Esòpo. Le fiabe classiche, raccontate con musiche e suoni.

Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods. The wicked witch is on trial in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. The wicked witch has gone one cackle too far and is faced with a choice: a four week...

Hidden in the Beast's library is a very mysterious book. Belle is about to discover it and visit a glittering new world. But is everything in that world what it seems? And will Belle be able to find her way home? Or will the story take hold of her--and never let her go? SMART, BOOKISH BELLE, A...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White's feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity...

Английская писательница Диана Уинн Джонс считается последней великой сказочницей. По ее бестселлеру "Ходячий замок" знаменитый мультипликатор Хаяо Миядзаки снял одноименный анимационный фильм. Каждый из созданных ею миров удивителен и неповторим! Нет конца волшебным передрягам в мирах Крестоманси! Он бы и рад отдохнуть, да только дел невпроворот. Сначала один незадачливый маг угнал автомобиль с надоедливыми пассажирами. Потом мальчишки угодили в плен к злому волшебнику, который мечтает стать самым могущественным чародеем на свете.

Şahmerân, bir Anadolu efsanesidir. Pek çok hikâyeye, romana ve filme konu olmuştur. Efsaneye göre Şahmerân, yer altında yaşamakta ve yılanların şâhı olduğu kabul edilmektedir. Onu gören ilk insan Cemsab olmuştur. Cemsab, fakir bir ailenin oğludur ve geçimini odun satarak sağlamaktadır. Bir gün Cemsab ve arkadaşları odun toplarken bal dolu bir kuyu keşfederler. Balı çıkarmak için Cemsab’ı kuyuya indiren arkadaşları, paylarına daha çok bal düşmesi için onu orada bırakıp kaçarlar.

Sindbad der Seefahrer, Held aus den Märchen aus 1001 Nacht, begibt sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise durch die Weltmeere: Auf einer Insel trifft er auf die junge, hübsche Shajahan - wird es ihm gelingen, das Mädchen den Fängen des bösen Inselgeistes zu entreißen?

Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectations—and outwit a fairy’s curse. Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications...

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE. “Now – there’s no point in pretending here – I was, and still am deep down, a puppet. Everyone knows Pinocchio is a...