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The Magic Fish: (A Graphic Novel)
by Trung Le NguyenTiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it might change everything. An amazing YA graphic novel that deals with the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together.Real life isn't a fairytale.But Tiến still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Tiến, he doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through?Is there a way to tell them he's gay?A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what—we can all have our own happy endings.
Magic Flawed (The Nightshade Guild #19)
by Jennifer WedmoreMorwen thought life was back on track after caring for the Elven Princess Ameria and getting her back to her people. A wedding should have been a fun time for everyone, but when the Nightshade Guild Members lost their powers... It was anything but a normal day. Fauxon thought the only thing he had to deal with was a new roommate. Morwen moved in and life was exactly what he had always wanted. Until Morwen fell into a trance, and he got trapped inside it with her. How could they get out and back to their normal life? Or would they be trapped forever?
Magic for a Price (Allie Beckstrom #9)
by Devon MonkFor most of her life, Allison Beckstrom has used magic and accepted the heavy price it exacts. But now that all magic is poisoned, it's no longer just using people--it's killing them. With Portland about to descend into chaos, Allie needs to find a way to purify the wells of tainted magic beneath the city. But the only options left to her are grim: attempt to close down magic forever, or follow her father's plan to set magic into the right hands--even though she's learned to never trust his word. Now, Allie will have to make a choice and face the darkness of her own deepest fears, before time runs out for them all. . .
Magic for Beginners: Stories
by Kelly LinkNine stories that examine American middle- and lower-middle-class life from unexpected angles that mix fairy tale, science fiction, and zaniness. Stories include witches filled with ants, a house haunted by rabbits, and zombies.
Magic for Liars: A Novel
by Sarah GaileySharp, mainstream fantasy meets compelling thrills of investigative noir in Magic for Liars, a fantasy debut by rising star Sarah Gailey. Ivy Gamble was born without magic and never wanted it.Ivy Gamble is perfectly happy with her life – or at least, she’s perfectly fine.She doesn't in any way wish she was like Tabitha, her estranged, gifted twin sister.Ivy Gamble is a liar.When a gruesome murder is discovered at The Osthorne Academy of Young Mages, where her estranged twin sister teaches Theoretical Magic, reluctant detective Ivy Gamble is pulled into the world of untold power and dangerous secrets. She will have to find a murderer and reclaim her sister—without losing herself. “An unmissable debut.”—Adrienne Celt, author of Invitation to a BonfireAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Magic For Nothing (InCryptid #6)
by Seanan McGuireImprobable, adjective: 1. Not very likely to happen; not probable. 2. Probably not a very good idea anyway. 3. See also “bad plan.” As the youngest of the three Price children, Antimony is used to people not expecting much from her. She’s been happy playing roller derby and hanging out with her cousins, leaving the globe-trotting to her older siblings while she stays at home and tries to decide what she wants to do with her life. She always knew that one day, things would have to change. She didn’t think they’d change so fast. Annie’s expectations keep getting shattered. She didn’t expect Verity to declare war on the Covenant of St. George on live television. She didn’t expect the Covenant to take her sister’s threat seriously. And she definitely didn’t expect to be packed off to London to infiltrate the Covenant from the inside…but as the only Price in her generation without a strong resemblance to the rest of the family, she’s the perfect choice to play spy. They need to know what’s coming. Their lives may depend on it. But Annie has some secrets of her own, like the fact that she’s started setting things on fire when she touches them, and has no idea how to control it. Now she’s headed halfway around the world, into the den of the enemy, where blowing her cover could get her killed. She’s pretty sure things can’t get much worse. Antimony Price is about to learn just how wrong it’s possible for one cryptozoologist to be.
Magic For Sale
by Carrie ClickardOn the corner of Hemlock and Blight, the magic shop of Miss Pustula Night is open for business. Creepy curiosities and endless enchantments fill the shelves, but it&’s the rumor of a shop ghost that really has kids excited. Brave Georgie McQuist has been double-dared to find the phantom, and he's up to the task-- but he never expected that he'd give the ghost a fright! Together, boy and ghost take on the task of cataloging every last treasure in Miss Pustula's crowded and cavernous cellar, down to the last spell and skeleton-- but what will the witch do when she catches them there? The deliciously spooky, tongue-twistingly clever rhymes in this story are illustrated in lavish detail-- each creep and kraken crawls across the pages, and Miss Night's shelves are crowded with pickled elves and dusty potions. From the first friendly fright to the last lurking ghoul, this adventure is perfect for Halloween. . . and beyond.
Magic for Unlucky Girls (SFWP Literary Awards)
by A. A. BalaskovitsThe fourteen fantastical stories in Magic For Unlucky Girls take the familiar tropes of fairy tales and twist them into new and surprising shapes. These unlucky girls, struggling against a society that all too often oppresses them, are forced to navigate strange worlds as they try to survive. From carnivorous husbands to a bath of lemons to whirling basements that drive people mad, these stories are about the demons that lurk in the corners and the women who refuse to submit to them, instead fighting back -- sometimes with their wit, sometimes with their beauty, and sometimes with shotguns in the dead of night.
The Magic Fox: The Storm Dragon; The Sky Unicorn; The Baby Firebird; The Magic Fox; The Star Wolf; The Sea Pony (The Secret Rescuers #4)
by Paula Harrison Sophy WilliamsIt’s up to the Secret Rescuers to outwit Sir Fitzroy and save a baby fox in this fourth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series.Poppy loves spending time with a family of magic foxes, especially the little cub. Each of the foxes has three tails and can change color! But when Sir Fitzroy traps the poor foxes using a horrible machine, Poppy to act fast! Can she stage a midnight rescue and free the magical animals?
Magic The Gathering The Visual Guide
by Jay AnnelliExplore the planes of magic on a spellbinding journey of discoveryMagic: The Gathering is a fantastical Multiverse of mystical beings, fabled realms, and mythical creatures. Dominating all are the mighty sorcerers known as planeswalkers. To be a planeswalker is to be powerful beyond measure—a wizard who can bend magic to their will and step through the veil of reality itself. These fearsome mages cross between the planes of existence, battling to save others or to destroy them, to fight darkness or to create it. Magic: The Gathering Visual Dictionary illuminates the wondrous worlds they traverse, reveals their arcane lore, weapons, artifacts, and spells, and recounts their legendary exploits. Produced in close collaboration with Wizards of the Coast and featuring never before published profiles of new planes, such as Strixhaven and Kaldheim, this book is the first time MTG&’s key characters and locations are showcased in one sumptuous, indispensable, and up-to-date guide to its vast and expanding Multiverse.© 2022 Wizards of the Coast LLC
Magic Gifts: A Kate Daniels Novella (Kate Daniels)
by Ilona AndrewsNow available individually for the first time, a Kate Daniels novella from the#1 New York Times bestselling author of Magic Shifts and Gunmetal Magic.<P><P>It isn't often that Kate Daniels and the Beast Lord Curran get to take a breakfrom protecting their pack and enjoy some time for themselves. So when Curran offers Kate a romantic dinner in town, there's no way she's going to pass.But their quiet night doesn't stay quiet for long. The trouble starts with a necromancer dying at a nearby table, continues with bloodthirsty vampires crashing though the windows, and ends with more blood on the walls than any dining establishment needs.Pulled into a deadly game neither wants to play, Kate and Curran findthemselves dealing with the vile undead and tolerating a clan of maniacal, hard partying Vikings while desperately trying to save the life of an innocent child...Magic Gifts previously appeared in Gunmetal Magic.INCLUDES A TEASER FOR MAGIC SHIFTSPraise for Ilona Andrews and the#1 New York Times bestselling Kate Daniels Novels"Ilona Andrews pens my favorite flavor of keeper novel: tough characters,marvelous voice, fast-paced with that sharp edge of humor that adds the finalgrace note."--Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fire Touched"One of the brightest voices in urban fantasy. Ilona Andrews delivers only thebest."--Jeaniene Frost, New York Times bestselling author of Bound by Flames"Gritty sword-clashing action and flawless characterizations will bewitch fans."--Sacramento Book Review
Magic Gone Wild
by Judi FennellGenie Vana Aphrodite is having a pretty rough day. She's failing to live up to the name "Aphrodite," she's stuck living in her master's attic, and her powers are on the fritz. To make matters even worse, her master's great-grandson, Zane, informs her that she has completely ruined his family's reputation. Zane is ready to sell his family's estate, genie and all #150; but Vana's bound and determined to fix her past wrongs. Can Aphrodite prove to him that his life needs a little bit of magic?
Magic Graves
by Jeaniene Frost Ilona AndrewsNew York Times bestselling authors Jeaniene Frost and Ilona Andrews bring you two short stories of paranormal.Jeaniene Frost's story, One for the Money, features vampires Cat and Bones trying to protect a spoiled heiress with a price on her head and an undead hitman on her trail. Previously published in Death's Excellent Vacation. Also includes the first three chapters from Jeaniene's story in The Bite Before Christmas anthology, as well as a sneak peek at ONCE BURNED, the first novel in the new Night Prince series.Ilona Andrews' story, A Questionable Client, is a prequel to her award-winning Kate Daniels series. In a world beset by magic waves, Kate Daniels works as a mercenary. She is tired, hungry, and there is foul-smelling blood on her boots. All she wants to do is to go home, but when Mercenary Guild offers her a job she can't refuse, she finds herself protecting a man against Russian wizards. Previously published in Dark and Stormy Knights. Also includes first two chapters of FATE'S EDGE, book 3 in the Edge series, and first two chapters of Magic Grieves, a Kate Daniels novella.
Magic Harvest (Fairy Trafficking #1)
by Mary KarlikYoung fae girls are disappearing.Layla has never belonged to the fairy realm – at least, half of her hasn’t. She’s never known anyone with human blood, not even her father. When she was three, the dragon Fauth attacked the fairy festival, murdering her fae mum & stepfather. Frankly, some fairies think she should’ve been eaten too. As she grew, despite being called names like “fuman” for being a half-blood, she’s discovered that being half-human isn’t terrible. She may lack magic, but she is immune to iron sickness, and she can wield a sword with elven skill. Magic in the human world is disastrous.Sixteen years later, when Layla’s half-sister is kidnapped and taken through a portal to the forbidden human realm, Layla rushes to the rescue. She’s older and stronger, and she’s not about to let her last living family member be taken from her without a fight. Only someone who belongs to both worlds can find the truth.The portal spits her out in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, but neither her sister or the kidnapper are anywhere to be found. Stuck in a world she only knows from school books, Layla forges unlikely alliances to find her sister. As she becomes tangled in the dark world of fairy trafficking, magic harvesting, and murder, Layla will have to find the strength within if she is to survive and save her sister.“Mary Karlik, is truly a hidden gem of a writer.” – I Am the BookwormFairy Trafficking Series1. Magic Harvest 2. Magic Heist - Coming April 2, 2019!
Magic Has No Borders
by Samira Ahmed Sona Charaipotra Sabaa Tahir Sayantani DasGupta Tanaz Bhathena Sangu Mandanna Olivia Chadha Naila Azad Tracey Baptiste Naz Kutub Nikita Gill Swati Teerdhala Shreya Ila Anasuya Tahir Abrar Preeti ChhibberFrom chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience.This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So read on, for after all, magic has no borders.A pair of star-crossed lovers search for a way back to one another against all odds . . .A girl fights for her life against a malignant, generations-old evil . . .A peri seeks to reclaim her lost powers . . .A warrior rebels against her foretold destiny . . .With stories by:Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series, and winner of the National Book Award and Printz Award for All My Rage Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond seriesPreeti Chhibber, author of Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma Sona Charaipotra, author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce, and coauthor of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series.Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of Hunted by the Sky and Of Light and Shadow Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and the Celestial TrilogyOlivia Chadha, author of Rise of the Red HandNafiza Azad, author of William C. Morris Award nominee, The Candle and the FlameTracey Baptiste, New York Times bestselling author of The Jumbies series and Minecraft: The CrashNaz Kutub, author of The LoopholeNikita Gill, bestselling author of Wild Embers and Fierce FairytalesSwati Teerdhala, author of the Tiger at Midnight trilogyShreya Ila Anasuya, New Voices selectionTahir Abrar, New Voices selection
Magic Heist (Fairy Trafficking #2)
by Mary KarlikLayla rescued fairies that had been kidnapped and brought to the human world. But now they can’t find their way back to the magic realm and time is running out.Layla is a powerful fairy with magical ability that stretches beyond throwing spells. But with all that power, she still doesn’t know how to get over one-hundred fairies back to the magic realm. With their magic gone, the rescued fairies have no immunity to protect them from the toxins of the human world, and they’re slowly dying. Layla hears a folklore about a silver wand that could restore the fairy’s power. The trouble is she has to find it and steal it. To be successful, she knows she must team up with the one man who can make her insides quiver with an accidental brush of his fingertips. The same man who’s alter ego dragon is the natural predator of fairies. The man she knows will give his life to keep the fairies safe—Scotland’s finest Specialist Crime Division leader, Ian Cameron.Ian has only been a dragon shifter for a few days. He struggles to control the dragon spirit locked inside his human form, doesn’t know what magical powers he may or may not have, and has never been to a magical world. But none of those things frighten him as much as the little spark that ignites in his soul when the half – human fairy is around.But this little fairy is no Tinkerbell. She is brave, powerful, and can wield a sword like a medieval knight.With growing feelings toward Layla, he couldn’t refuse to help her steal the wand if he wanted to. The problem is the dragon who lives inside him would like nothing more than to feed his appetite with all of those little fairies—especially the half human one who killed its leader.“Mary Karlik, is truly a hidden gem of a writer.” – I Am the BookwormFairy Trafficking Series1. Magic Harvest 2. Magic Heist - Coming July 2019!
The Magic High Street
by Anna GoddardThe high street is bustling with Christmas cheer, but for Jenny and Jim, the magic is just beginning. After a stop at a cozy teashop, the ordinary world transforms into something extraordinary. Talking fire hydrants, helpful lampposts, and even chatty horses become their new reality. But is it all real, or just a figment of their imagination? The family embarks on a series of weekend adventures, seeking to uncover the truth behind the talking objects and the mysterious purple haze that surrounds them. Join Jenny and Jim as they navigate the enchanting high street, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and every corner holds a new surprise.
Magic Holidays (Magic Adventures of Arina Solovyova #3)
by Kryuchkova Elena Kryuchkova OlgaThe second kitten named Tudor appears in the family of Arina. However, the girl's parents do not suspect that Tudor is, in fact, a creature from the wizardly world. Miranda calls for Arina’s help again. Ancient artefacts disappeared in the wizardly community: the hair of the goddess Seth, the spinning wheel of the goddess Frigg and the wings of Thumbelina. An evil magician Fedel who had escaped from the prison and his insidious grandmother Snow White seized them, dreaming to have control over the wizardly worlds. Therefore, all the efforts were hurled into the search for artefacts, in particular, the Knights of the Golden Tree. But suddenly, Miranda and Arina found out that the missing artefacts were somehow connected with the mysterious abduction of Rapunzel. She was kidnapped by a knight in flying sandals right from the open window of her tower. Amazing adventures of Arina Solovyova go on. What will be the end of another fascinating story full of mysterious events?
Magic Hunter: An Urban Fantasy Novel (Vampire's Mage #1)
by C. N. CrawfordRosalind lived for the hunt. Now she might die for it. <p><p> Rosalind's mission is simple: hunt demons and mages. As a member of the Brotherhood, she's dedicated to protecting the world from dark magic. Someone's got to stop the supernatural bloodlust--plus, hunting's a hell of a lot more exciting than her computer science classes. <p> Everything's going to plan until she meets Caine, a mage in league with the demons. He's scary as hell and just as sexy. Worse, he's brought her a warning: rumors are spreading that Rosalind is a mage, too. <p> Now, the Hunters have chosen their next target--and it's her. <p> While she works to prove her innocence, Rosalind must form an uneasy alliance with Caine. But the Brotherhood are closing in. If she can't figure out who to trust, and fast, she'll be exiled to the realm of the very demons she once hunted. <p> The first book in The Vampire's Mage series, perfect for readers of Ilona Andrews, Karen Marie Moning, and fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Magic in a Jelly Jar
by Sally Tyler HayesWHEN YOU WISH UPON A...TOOTH?Disillusioned with love, single dad Joe Morgan had no time for his instant and unwanted attraction to enchanting dentist Samantha Carter. But Joe needed Samantha’s help. His son, Luke, had the crazy idea that Samantha was the magic tooth fairy. And Luke was saving teeth in a jelly jar so Samantha would grant his wish for a mother!With one tender, unexpected kiss, Joe broke through Samantha’s fragile defenses. And spending time with Joe and Luke awoke dangerous yearnings. Samantha knew her own wish was for them to be a family. But that would never happen-unless she could open Joe’s wary heart to the magic of love....
The Magic in Changing Your Stars
by Leah HendersonCan you change your fate—and the fate of those you love—if you return to the past? Journey to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an inspiring message about believing in yourself. Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance—so he&’s certain that he'll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school&’s production of The Wiz. Unfortunately, a talented classmate and a serious attack of nerves derail his audition: he just stands there, frozen. Deflated and defeated, Ailey confides in his Grampa that he&’s ready to quit. But Grampa believes in Ailey, and, to encourage him, shares a childhood story. As a boy, Grampa dreamed of becoming a tap dancer; he was so good that the Hollywood star and unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, even gave him a special pair of tap shoes. Curious, Ailey finds the shoes, tries them on, taps his toes, and makes a wish. In the blink of an eye, he finds himself somewhere that if most definitely no place like home! Featuring an all-African-American cast of characters, and infused with references to black culture and history, this work of magical realism is sure to captivate and inspire readers.
Magic In Ithkar (Magic In Ithkar, Book #1)
by Robert Adams Andre NortonPilgrims, sorcerers, thieves, nobles, scryers, glass-blowers, horse-leeches, wizards, beggars, merchants, priests . . . At Ithkar stands the Temple of the Three Lordly Ones, who vanished four hundred years ago. Now, once a year, the faithful come to pray for their return. With the faithful come the wicked, the innocent, the sorcerous, the doomed, the greedy, and the hopeful. They all find more than they expect. . .
Magic in Manhattan: Bras & Broomsticks and Frogs & French Kisses
by Sarah MlynowskiBras & Broomsticks and Frogs & French Kisses now available in one volume!What if all your wishes could come true?In Bras & Bromsticks, fourteen-year-old Rachel learns the outrageously unfair fact that yes, magic exists, but she's not the one who's a witch: Miri, her younger sister, is!The magic continues in Frogs & French Kisses when the teeny-tiny love spell Rachel talks Miri into casting goes horribly wrong. Now the fate of their family, the world, and senior prom is in Rachel's hands. . . .From the Trade Paperback edition.
Magic in Manhattan Collection
by Allie TherinSpellboundArthur Kenzie&’s life&’s work is protecting the world from the supernatural relics that could destroy it. When an amulet with the power to control the tides is shipped to New York, he must intercept it before it can be used to devastating effects. This time, in order to succeed, he needs a powerful psychometric…and the only one available has sworn off his abilities altogether.Rory Brodigan&’s gift comes with great risk. To protect himself, he&’s become a recluse, redirecting his magic to find counterfeit antiques. But with the city&’s fate hanging in the balance, he can&’t force himself to say no.As Arthur coaxes him out of seclusion, a magical and emotional bond begins to form. One that proves impossible to break—even when Arthur sacrifices himself to keep Rory safe and Rory must risk everything to save him.StarcrossedArthur&’s continued quest to contain supernatural relics that pose a threat to the world captured Rory&’s imagination—and his heart. Butwhen a group of ruthless paranormals throw the city into chaos, the two men&’s strained relationship leaves Rory vulnerable to a monster from Arthur&’s past.With dark forces determined to tear them apart, Rory and Arthur will have to draw on every last bit of magic up their sleeves. And in the end, it&’s the connection they&’ve formed without magic that will be tested like never before.WonderstruckArthur's search to to destroy the powerful supernatural relic that threatens Manhattan has been fruitless . All it has done is keep him from the man he loves. But he&’ll do anything to keep Rory safe and free, even if that means leaving him behind.Rory is determined to gain power over his own magic. He can take care of himself—and maybe even Arthur, too, if Arthur will let him. An auction at the Paris world&’s fair offers the perfect opportunity to destroy the relic, if a group of power-hungry supernaturals don&’t destroy Rory and Arthur first.As the magical world converges on Paris, Arthur and Rory have to decide who they can trust. Guessing wrong could spell destruction for their bond—and for the world as they know it
Magic In The Mix
by Annie BarrowsNew twin sisters Miri and Molly are ready for a normal life. But just when they think there's smooth sailing ahead, a door opens, time folds, and magic is unleashed from their very special house. <p><p> The girls set off on a new adventure, playing a cat-and-mouse game with time--and trouble--as they discover two soldiers in need of their help. With cunning, imagination, and the inadvertent assistance of their kitten, Molly and Miri must find a way to save themselves and their wayward brothers from the past. <p> Brimming with lovable characters and spine-tingling magic, this sequel will bring new readers to Annie Barrows' highly acclaimed, wonderfully popular world of twin-inspired magic.