Theme: Fantasy

Red Ridin’ In The Hood: And Other Cuentos

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Eleven classic tales are retold with an injection of Latino culture, providing a twist on the traditional forms while sustaining a freshness all their own. The title story, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood,” moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Fantasy, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Dracula

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

Enter the realm of Count Dracula! Bram Stoker’s masterpiece is adapted for a younger audience with all the sinister intrigue of the original novel.English solicitor Jonathan Harker is on a journey to see a new client—the enigmatic Count Dracula. But when the unfortunate Harker finds himself held prisoner in the count’s remote castle, he must [...]

Descriptors: Drama, Europe, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Firebird

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

“In the shadow of King Vaslav’s Palace was a marvelous garden, and in the middle of that garden stood a tree that grew apples of solid gold, each one as dazzling as the sun.”Someone is stealing the king’s famous golden apples, and the culprit must be found. The palace gardener spots the luminous Firebird snatching [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Russia, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Septimus Heap, Book Six: Darke

By Book Importer | Published: June 15, 2011

In the sixth book of the ‘Magykal’ series, Alther Mella has been Banished, a Dark Domaine engulfs the Castle, and a Darke dragon is on the loose. Septimus must use all of his skills to save the Castle and the Wizard Tower from destruction; He must enter the Darke. But he cannot do this alone. [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

My Cat Isis

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

Isis was one of 1500 gods and goddesses worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians. My Isis is the one and only cat in our family. Isis wore a beautiful horned headdress to show that cattle were important in Egyptian life. We make my Isis wear a harness and leash because squirrels are important in nature. Through [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Up and Away with the Little Witch!

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

  When Trixie comes to visit, Lizzy, the Little Witch, decides to conjure up a magic carpet for them. “Abracadabra, abracaduss, Carpet, oh, carpet, Fly away with us!” She chants, and PRESTO! they’re up and away on an all-night adventure!   Fly with Lizzy and Trixie as they visit the Caravan Witch, the Boat Witch, [...]

Descriptors: Belgium, Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Curious Little Witch

By Book Importer | Published: March 17, 2011

What happens when a little witch gets curious?   An international bestseller comes to the US!  Lizzy is a curious little witch. Late one night she spots an old house all lit up when everyone else is asleep, and she can’t help herself. She just has to investigate. The Little Witch books have been favorites around [...]

Descriptors: Belgium, Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Sapphique

By Book Importer | Published: February 15, 2011

After his escape from the sentient prison, Incarceron, Finn finds that the Realm is not at all what he expected, and he does not know whether he is to be its king, how to free his imprisoned friends, or how to stop Incarceron’s quest to be free of its own

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Greek Myths For Young Children

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

“Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -School Library Journal Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Greece, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Out of the Woods

By Book Importer | Published: January 20, 2011

The fun fair is in town! With its clouds of pink candy floss and whirling big wheel, what child could resist such temptation? Little do the Eden sisters know that they are being lured into a wicked witch’s lair. . . . Belladonna wants Aurora’s heart and Storm’s all-powerful musical pipe, and she will stop [...]

Descriptors: Awards, England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment