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1462) The Princess and the Pea
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As a young prince nears adulthood, the Queen tells him he must find a princess bride -- but not just any princess will do. Only a true princess will satisfy his mother. The young prince searches the entire kingdom, but returns home alone and sad. Late one stormy night, a mysterious woman knocks at the castle door. She claims to be a true princess, but the Queen has her doubts. So, she concocts a clever scheme to see if the princess is the real thing....
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"Some people bomb auditions. Sadie Ramirez throws up during her tryouts on TV show America's Top Talent. Her performance is so bad, it earns her a fairy godmother through the Magical Alliance's Pitiful Damsel Outreach Program. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: a gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel wearing fairy godmother in training. She misinterprets Sadie's wishes and sends her back in time to be a part of The Little Mermaid story and then makes...
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"Greek Mythology upgrade for grown ups. 5 stars for originality." ~Amazon review
Myths Retold is a collection of fanciful mythological tales filled with magic, steamy romance, and a happily ever after for all.
These are definitely not the myths you learned in grade school. This set includes:
Secret Husband
A dark and suspense-filled retelling of one of mythology's most epic love stories.
1466) Misteria
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Approached in the woods by a rather hideous, three-foot tall man-creature, William and Anna Archer, are given a message from their mother via a crystal ball. They are to follow the messenger through a magical portal to find her. In this modern-day fairy tale, the twelve-year-old, telepathic twins uncover a world hidden behind an enchanted mist conjured by five sorcerers to protect all magical beings from the human world. A world that is now terrorized...
1467) Little Red Riding Hood
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The same old tale like you've never heard before.
In this new rendition of the acclaimed tale made popular by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, you will follow Little Red Riding Hood through a series of twists and turns involving a wicked Wolf, dwelling on themes of maturation, trust, deceit and sorority. A beautiful performance by a full cast of voice actors, sound effects and a complete musical score: an edition that will impress the young...
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Goblins aren't supposed to engage in the practice of walking dogs. Neither are they meant to attempt to save witches. And they most certainly aren't in the business of facing up to big, bad trolls.
Sprout has never been one to do what he's expected to do. That tends to get him into trouble. This time is no different.
Has Sprout taken on more than he can cope with? Has he chewed on one too many magic herbs? The answers are within, for those who dare...
1469) The Gingerbread Men
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Eric abandons his fiancé, Eleanor, at the Edinburgh Christmas market, following a mysterious woman back to the hotel she owns in the Highlands. Here he meets the men that staff the vacant rooms. Men like him. Men with something to hide…
By day, the men carry out their domestic chores in the hotel, cut off from the rest of the world by the snow. At night, they tell horror stories beside the fire, hoping to entertain the woman they serve. They do...
1470) Our Friend Abe
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Sit tight for a heartwarming story about a woman named Laura who lives in a little cabin in the woods that her father built. When she and her granddaughter befriend a gnome, her eyes become opened to a world of fairytale creatures and animals. Together, they embark on adventures and uncover the need to balance the hustle of modern life by opening their hearts and minds to the magic of nature.
Based on true events and inspired by traditional folklore...
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Prince Harvey had a great life.
He was very handsome (some would say, too handsome for his own good). He was heavily doted on by his parents, and the ladies were crazy about him.
Still, he had a good heart.
He spent his days swimming, fishing, practising his target shooting, and getting up to general high jinks with his cousin and best friend, Ralphie. He also enjoyed tearing about the kingdom on Black Terror (ironically, a rather timid horse).
Until,...
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On a sunny day, Mizzi Mozzi meets a creature named Anna Capuccina, who reveals her city of Phenezia is sinking beneath the waves. The city sits upon an ancient turtle dragon named Dagotutti, who has grown weak because the creatures no longer bring him gelato. Mizzi Mozzi comes up with a clever plan to lift the city so Dragotutti can swim away and regain his strength. But just as Dragotutti finishes his gelato break, a villain named Machiavelliato...
1473) Arabian Nights
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Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life classic tales of a wish-granting Genie, the Forty Thieves, and talking animals. A selection of uniquely fascinating stories transports the listener to the magical world of Scheherazade, who first spun these tales.
1474) Cuento Gótico
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Título: Un Viaje a la Oscuridad: Reseña de "Cuento Gótico" por Laureano Jiménez
En "Cuento Gótico", el audiolibro narrado por Laureano Jiménez, nos sumergimos en un mundo enigmático y misterioso donde la oscuridad es protagonista. A través de una combinación de elementos lúgubres, espantapájaros inquietantes y seres oscuros, el autor logra tejer una narrativa que cautiva y perturba al mismo tiempo.
Laureano Jiménez se convierte en el puente...
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En un día soleado, Mizzi Mozzi conoce a una criatura llamada Anna Capuccina, quien revela que su ciudad de Prenetzia se está hundiendo bajo las olas. La ciudad se sienta sobre una antigua tortuga dragón llamada Dragotutti, que se ha debilitado porque la gente ya no le lleva gelato. Mizzi Mozzi tiene una idea ingeniosa para levantar la ciudad para que Dragotutti pueda nadar a la orilla y recuperar su fuerza. Pero justo cuando Dragotutti termina...
1476) Shiny, the Little Star
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Short stories about Shiny, the smallest star in the sky of Earth, and her friend Aeden, who travel through the infinity of space, discover wondrous planets, and meet magical beings.
1477) Ali and the Fairy Door
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A chance discovery leads to a world of adventures …
When Ali finds a magic door into Fairyland, she never expects to come face to face with a real live dragon. Then she meets Ziggy, a little pink fairy who really needs her help.
You see, Ziggy hurt her wing, and she needs a magic blue flower to fix it. There's only one problem …
A dragon guards the flower.
Can Ali brave the Dark Forest, and the dragon, to help her new friend?
Parents and children...
1478) The Angel of Death
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The Sleeper Awakes
In his sleep one day something terrible awakens something inside him, even the killer Fate's angel of vengeance can't stop or kill this stranger.
It is the Angel of Death! An unstoppable killer who kills with the power of Death. He was a myth amongst the grim reapers. Now he who has been sleeping within the heart of a killer has awoken.
How will his father the King of the Reapers take the news?
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Sprout is a young goblin. Young goblins often get into scrapes. That's probably all you need to know, because who doesn't like to read about others getting out of tricky situations, especially when they're goblins?
When Sprout witnesses a Biglander stealing his ma's ring, at a time when he should've been looking after it, he knows he has to get it back. Aided by his uncle Long Tooth, he makes a plan.
Even though this task will take him out of The...
1480) Magic at midnight
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Cinders isn't supposed to know how to do magic. Her dog, Sparks, isn't supposed to talk. And they're definitely not supposed to go to the fancy palace ball. But with a fairy godmother named Brian, do we really think that's going to stop them?
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