Product Description: An intriguing 19th Century historical mystery.July, 1829. When a female corpse, dressed in male clothing, is discovered lying in a haystack in the Worcestershire countryside, rumour and superstition abound. For the sighting of a man in white robes fleeing from the scene leads to suspicion that the ‘Devil’s Monk’ is responsible for the crime...read more

Product Description: An intriguing 19th Century historical mystery.July, 1829. When a female corpse, dressed in male clothing, is discovered lying in a haystack in the Worcestershire countryside, rumour and superstition abound. For the sighting of a man in white robes fleeing from the scene leads to suspicion that the ‘Devil’s Monk’ is responsible for the crime...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Merida and Young Macintosh make an incredible discovery of two glowing emeralds, but when they take the jewels, the Fire Falls turn dark. Will they unravel the secret legend of the emeralds before their fates change forever?

Product Description: Where do children go when they close their eyes to sleep?   They step onto their dreamboats and sail toward adventure. From Maiqui in the Andes floating through the constellations, to Aljuu paddling along the shores of Haida Gwaii with Eagle, Orca and Black Bear, to Ivan sailing into St...read more

Product Description: Meet Jamie and join his adventures with the Guardians in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on the Rise of the Guardians movie!When Jamie, a young boy, first meets the Guardians, he can’t believe his eyes. But sometimes, in order to help save the world, you need to believe in a little magic…...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An adaptation of the Rise of the Guardians animated film is presented from Jamie's point of view and follows his astonished first meeting with the Guardians through his decision to help save the world.

Product Description: Get to know Jack Frost, the unassuming hero of the Rise of the Guardians movie!The Guardians are in trouble—Pitch wants to take over the world, and they need help to stop him. Jack Frost is not a Guardian, but he does have incredible powers...read more

Product Description: Join forces with the Guardians to defeat Pitch in this retelling of the animated feature Rise of the Guardians. Includes eight pages of full-color images from the movie!When Pitch, the boogeyman, decides that children should believe in him and not the Guardians, he adds a little fear to their dreams, turning them into nightmares...read more

Halli Sveinsson has grown up in the House of Svein, listening to the legends of the heroes as all his forefathers did.  His is a peaceful society where the violence of the past has been outlawed and disputes are settled by the Council.   But young Halli has never quite seemed to fit in with the others.  For starters, he was not at all handsome or tall, like his attractive blond siblings.  He's stumpy and swarthy, with a quick mind and aptitude for getting in trouble. Bored with the everyday chores and sheep herding, he can't help himself from playing practical jokes on everyone, from Eyjolf the old servant, to his brother and sister.  But when he plays a trick on Ragnor of the House of Hakonsson, he goes too far, setting in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his destiny.  Because of it, Halli will have to leave home and go on a hero's quest.  Along the way, he will encounter highway  robbers, terrifying monsters, and a girl who may finally be his match.  In the end, he will discover the truth about the legends, his family, and himself. Jonathan Stroud's new novel is a hero's saga and coming-of-age--as well as a surprising look at what bravery really means. 

Halli Sveinsson has grown up in the House of Svein, hearing the legends of the heroes as all his forefathers did. Theirs is a peaceful society, where the violence of the past has been outlawed and disputes are settled by the Council.But young Halli has never quite seemed to fit in with the others. For starters, he is neither handsome nor tall, like his siblings. He’s stumpy and swarthy, with a quick mind and an aptitude for getting into trouble. Bored with everyday chores and sheepherding, he can’t help playing practical jokes on everyone, from Eyjolf, the old servant, to his brother and sister. But when he plays a trick on Ragnar of the House of Hakon, he goes too far, setting in motion a chain of events that will forever alter his destiny. Because of it, Halli will have to leave home and go on a hero’s quest. Along the way, he will encounter highway robbers, terrifying monsters, and a girl who may be as fearless as he is. In the end he will discover the truth about the legends, his family, and himself.Jonathan Stroud’s stunning new novel is a funny and epic saga, as well as a surprising look at the real meaning of heroism.

SIMPLY THE BEST Gallant to the rescue! So Harry decides he's chosen the wrong sister just as they're about to walk down the aisle; that doesn't make Emily a romantic failure. As her best friend, Meg, sees it, Emily just needs a long holiday and a gorgeous guy who'll make her forget about Harry! The holiday's the easy part; persuading Emily that another romance is the best cure for a broken heart is a tall order even for Meg. That is, until Lyon Gallant comes on the scene. He's rich, he's cute—and he's determined that Emily's going to get over Harry whether she likes it or not! SIMPLY THE BEST. Authors you'll treasure, books you'll want to keep!