Eventyr

"This sparkling series starter delivers a confounding mystery, authentic historical details, and a spirited journalist . . . wonderfully cinematic scenes that vividly evoke Roaring '20s Hollywood. The mystery itself is complex and satisfyingly resolved." ~Kirkus ReviewsThe Roaring Twenties. A ghastly murder. A failing family newspaper business. What more could lure Katharine Ann March into playing hooky and risk missing her own high school graduation? As a budding reporter and amateur sleuth, Kate has the audacity to, not only wear boy's clothing, but to trespass into the male habitat of the newspaper business. While her best friend, Addy, prefers they go Modern by becoming flappers, Kate set her sights on saving the family newspaper by plunging headfirst into the most sensational murder scene in Hollywood history.Famed film director, William Desmond Taylor, has been shot in the back, and Kate has the inside scoop. Her dear friend and famous film star, Mary Miles Minter, fancied herself in love with Mr. Taylor. With Mary's help, Kate is set to bring a new angle to the story. Easy peasy. But not so fast. Suspicious, late night visits to Taylor's home, drug connections, false identities, and family secrets prompt Kate to try and solve the murder herself, much to the annoyance of the Los Angeles Police Department. And then something wholly unexpected captures Kate's attention; her neighbor and childhood friend, Nicky Masino, has returned from the Great War no longer the boy she once knew. Mysterious and explosive, Nicky is haunted by his past. After joining the LAPD, Nicky warns Kate to stay away from the Taylor murder case.Why should Nicky care? And who are the two shadowy thugs following him? Could Nicky somehow be involved in the murder? Why is he so adamant Kate stop investigating?Undaunted by the warnings, Kate and Addy charge unceremoniously into dangerous schemes involving salacious gambling dens, the notorious Cocoanut Grove, and speakeasies; not to mention the dark and seedy underbelly of Paramount Studios. A spectacularly wild time is had by all until Kate lands on the wrong end of a murder charge."Adams, whose previous books include a YA supernatural series, capably turns her hand to historical fiction here." Kirkus Reviews

Thirteen-year-old Iain Robertson is homesick for the Highlands of Scotland. It's September 1773, and he has just arrived in Nova Scotia with his parents and little sister after the long, disastrous, Atlantic voyage of the ship Hector. They wanted a new life in New Scotland-but the land agent lied to them. With no money, no food, no shelter, and winter fast approaching, how will they survive? Author Margaret MacKay of Pictou County, Nova Scotia, draws on the experiences of her ancestors to weave a tale of the first Gaels to settle in Nova Scotia.

"Fourteen-year-old Miranda worked hard to get her parents permission to compete in the Crow Fair races in Montana, never dreaming the dangers and discoveries that would result"-- Provided by publisher.

Their secret is out, the map is destroyed, and a brewing storm is threatening the stability of the portal's coding. The time-jumping adventures through history continue in"Niyah Zuri and The Mayan Eclipse" the sequel in the bestselling Niyah Zuri series. Join the fearless heroine Niyah Zuri along with Hugo and Miguel Gonzales as they trek through wild jungles, dive in supernatural itzas, and explore the hidden chambers of the Temple of Kukulkan in Ancient Maya.With their Mayan friends Taavi and Abha as guides, the crew survive journeying through the past and discover just how far the knowledge from the River Nile flowed from their very first mission. When an unpredicted solar eclipse occurs, Abha disappears, and their quest to find the Light reveals a prophecy that holds the only key to saving her. Can Niyah accept her destiny before the portal closes or will the eclipse leave the world in darkness forever?"Niyah Zuri and The Mayan Eclipse" features an extended glossary to guide young readers as they connect the dots through history in order to know themselves, how we are all truly connected, and the Niyah Zuri principles of purpose, unity, and love.

Meet Angelica Ferrari. Mafia princess and ruthless rebel.Angelica has always embraced her father''s grand plan for The Family. She''s done everything she''s been told for the good of the family. Hell, she even married the guy her father picked. But when money is missing from her family''s account and her cheating husband is the culprit, their family erupts into chaos. While her father tries to keep the illusion of the perfect family, Angelica decides that this lifestyle isn''t exactly what she wants anymore; living a life under her father''s thumb. She doesn''t need to be told what to do and doesn''t need to be saved. A real princess takes control of her own story.Things don''t always go the way they''re planned...Angelica''s world descends into chaos and she must choose carefully when selecting allies in the Mafia world. With some help from the charming and confident Cristian Salvatore, the heir to another Mafia family, Angelica discovers her father''s true intentions and formulates a plan to put an end to his scheming, once and for all. But, is her freedom worth starting a war?

Bella the butterfly goes on a daytime adventure where she brings smiles to those in need. Once her mission for the day is done, she goes to bed and becomes Bella the Bedtime Butterfly. As Bella the Bedtime Butterfly, the joins her as her smile warrior, and help save the kingdom from Frownster the dragon. You must turn frowns upside down in order to save the prince and princess!Bella helps three people who are sad or upset. She brings smiles to their faces. Once she has put smiles on faces during the day, she tucks in for the night and becomes the magical Bella the Bedtime Butterfly. You help her save the kingdom and its occupants from Frownster, the dragon who has breathed his frown breath on the kingdom.

Costumes aren't just for kids. Unicorns like playing dress-up too. Playing dress-ups is more than a game for Lala the unicorn; it is about finding where she belongs. Lala searches for acceptance in costumes, disguising her true self. Though she always gets caught. Will Lala discover family and a place among mermaids or fairies? Or, will she finally realise she can only find this by being herself?Mystical creatures awaken the imagination. It is magic that rekindles our belief that anything is possible. 'Lala is a Unicorn' is a story that reminds children that while games and pretending can be fun, being yourself is incredible too. It highlights the importance of self-acceptance and celebrates the magic of uniqueness.

Ray of Sunshine has been written for children who move to different schools, have to deal with change and need to conquer their fears. It is for all the children who are afraid to express their fears of any kind. It is a socially- and emotionally-charged story of Ray shared from a young man's perspective, as he struggles with attending school and making friends outside of his beloved dog, Rex. The message of the book is one of hope. You can rise above your fears and endure whatever life throws at you.

A family outing to the zoo to see the most fantastic bird named Woo was quite an adventure. Getting to learn about this extraordinary bird and all the other birds in the aviary taught lessons about getting along with others and how everyone is unique.