When the young griffin Elda, daughter of Wizard Derk, arrives at the Wizards' University, she finds incompetent professors but makes new friends whileWhen the young griffin Elda, daughter of Wizard Derk, arrives at the Wizards' University, she finds incompetent professors but makes new friends while fighting off assassins, pirates, greedy dwarves & enchanted coatracks, & taking an involuntary trip to Mars....more
A geas is placed on the blood descendants of the lords of Hawkholme to retrieve the contents of a jewelled casket buried in the ruins. An untrained wiA geas is placed on the blood descendants of the lords of Hawkholme to retrieve the contents of a jewelled casket buried in the ruins. An untrained witch, finding a small treasure troves, uses it to finance her expedition to the ruins, both in outfitting it, purchasing a pair of sturdy ponies, & hiring a Falconer as contract guard. In the course of their journey together she & the Falconer rescue a small boy, the last survivor of a destroyed hold, & find the body of one of her murdered kin, bearing a scroll with ties to Hawkholme. A Witch World fantasy....more
A Newbery-winning tale of a gallant mouse who rescues a princess. Newbery Medal (2004), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (20A Newbery-winning tale of a gallant mouse who rescues a princess. Newbery Medal (2004), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2004), Kentucky Bluegrass Award for 3-5 (2005), Garden State Book Award (2006), Land of Enchantment Book Award for Young Adult (2006), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2007), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2005), Maine Student Book Award (2005), Mitten Award Nominee for Honor Book (2003), Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (2005), Golden Archer Award for Intermediate (2005), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2005), Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Junior (2006), Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (2006), Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis Nominee for Kinderbuch (2005), New Mexico Land of Enchantment Award for Young Adult (2006), Oklahoma Sequoyah Award for Children's (2006), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2006)....more
When 2 members of Prime Minister Asquith's Home Office Department of Special Domestic Affairs and Complaints investigate the disappearance of a colleaWhen 2 members of Prime Minister Asquith's Home Office Department of Special Domestic Affairs and Complaints investigate the disappearance of a colleague, they discover a plot to leech the powers of wizarding Britain. And only 10 years after Oscar Wilde's imprisonment, they find themselves falling in love. Aurealis Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2021)....more
After over 2 decades of seeing her older sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive husband (ruling prince of their neighboring kingdom), Marra--the shAfter over 2 decades of seeing her older sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive husband (ruling prince of their neighboring kingdom), Marra--the shy, convent-raised, 3rd-born daughter--has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself. Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince--if she can complete three impossible tasks—build a dog of bones, sew a cloak of nettles, & capture moonlight in a jar. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and determined women, the impossible is only the beginning. On her quest, Marra is joined by the loyal dog she wove from bones, her reluctant fairy godmother, a disgraced former knight purchased at a goblin market, the sardonic gravewitch, & her demon-possessed chicken. “How did you get a demon in your chicken?' 'The usual way. Couldn't put it in the rooster. That's how you get basilisks.” Together, they intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince, freeing Marra's family & their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler. An Instant USA Today & Indie Bestseller; An Oprah Daily Top 25 Fantasy Book of 2022; A Vulture Best Fantasy Novel of 2022; An NPR Best SciFi, Fantasy, & Speculative Fiction Book of 2022; Nominee, Hugo Award for Best Novel, 2023....more
The Vermilion Emporium, a magical store full of magical objects, appears wherever it is needed. Quinta, a squatter in other people's houses, has been The Vermilion Emporium, a magical store full of magical objects, appears wherever it is needed. Quinta, a squatter in other people's houses, has been searching for it ever since the death of her acrobat mother. When she meets Twain, an orphaned feather hunter who has found a strand of starlight, they discover & enter it together. As they explore the magical store's interior, they discover instructions for weaving starlight into lace in the magical book department. Quinta begins to weave with the starlight thread, while Twain searches for more. Despite greedy student mages, despotic rulers demanding magical lace--and even kidnapping Quinta to force her to produce it while Twain frantically searches for her with the Emporium's help. Reminiscent of Diana Wynne Jones' moving castle trilogy, although starting slowly, this first YA fantasy is worth the read....more
A wandering cleric/historian, accompanied by a parrot with an eidetic memory, collects stories from their shared history. A beautifully written tale oA wandering cleric/historian, accompanied by a parrot with an eidetic memory, collects stories from their shared history. A beautifully written tale of a ghostly encounter. Nominee, Hugo Award for Best Novella, 2023....more
A human sorceress masquerading as a goblin travel guard is forced by a deadly magical storm to take refuge in a dead wizard's migratory castle, where A human sorceress masquerading as a goblin travel guard is forced by a deadly magical storm to take refuge in a dead wizard's migratory castle, where she meets (& falls in love with) an accursed peregrine falcon in human form. After declining to remain in the castle because she is on a mission, she travels to a sorcerer's conference, where after delivering a magic jewel she finds her allegiance betrayed by her former best friend. Desperate to prevent the jewel's misuse & the death of her warrior beloved, she pits all her magical skill to protect a university world threatened by the jewel's misuse....more
The beaufiful, powerful city of Corcannon holds many secrets. Every decade the blood of a descendant of their founding god must be sacrificed, or the The beaufiful, powerful city of Corcannon holds many secrets. Every decade the blood of a descendant of their founding god must be sacrificed, or the city will be destroyed. Madeleine, planning her wedding to her betrothed, is unaware that her beloved younger brother was the last sacrifice, & that she is the only person left in the city who carries the god's blood. Woman warrior Jayla, the guardian of a child named Aussen, knows the child possesses a mysterious power. A century earlier, Brandon, a temple solider assigned to keep a young woman prisoner in her own home, finds himself risking everything to keep her safe. The former priest Pietro appears surprised every time the city is wracked by tremors, but he'll do anything to stop the blood sacrifice. Meanwhile the tremors grow stronger....more
Imager/Army Commander Quayert aids his brother-in-law Lord Bhayer to the throne, but then must battle a treasonous army mutiny. A thoughtful look at tImager/Army Commander Quayert aids his brother-in-law Lord Bhayer to the throne, but then must battle a treasonous army mutiny. A thoughtful look at the mental & physical costs of warfare...more
The Industrial Revolution arrives in Ankh-Morpork with the Discworld's first steam engine, & once again Postmaster Moist von Lipwig finds himself withThe Industrial Revolution arrives in Ankh-Morpork with the Discworld's first steam engine, & once again Postmaster Moist von Lipwig finds himself with a new challenge. Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2014), Prometheus Award Nominee for Best Novel (2015) ...more
The Munrungs cross the Carpet to find a new home after their village is destroyed by the powerful and mysterious natural force Fray. A children's fantThe Munrungs cross the Carpet to find a new home after their village is destroyed by the powerful and mysterious natural force Fray. A children's fantasy written in 1971 & updated by Sir Terry in 1992....more
In this charming retelling of "Cinderella", an overworked maid with a magical gift for stitchery makes a bargain with a lord of the Fae who wants to bIn this charming retelling of "Cinderella", an overworked maid with a magical gift for stitchery makes a bargain with a lord of the Fae who wants to be a better person. A delightful paranormal Regency romance. A favorite minor character is Caesar the pug, who awakens his enchanted mistress with true love's kiss--for whose love is more true than a dog's....more
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