Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616961627
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
“The mythology of unicorns is cleverly interwoven with the modern elements. This, combined with a strikingly beautiful and simple style, leave the reader with the feeling of having experienced something magical. And the real magic lies in the mastery of Yolen's storytelling.”—SF Site Is what Richard saw in the woods really a unicorn? Beloved fantasy legend Jane Yolen (The Devil's Arithmetic; Sister Light, Sister Dark) offers an unexpected answer in this perfect jewel of a coming-of-age story. The Transfigured Hart bridges the wondrous in-between world where adults rediscover childhood wonder and children discover new favorite tales.
The Transfigured Hart
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616961627
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
“The mythology of unicorns is cleverly interwoven with the modern elements. This, combined with a strikingly beautiful and simple style, leave the reader with the feeling of having experienced something magical. And the real magic lies in the mastery of Yolen's storytelling.”—SF Site Is what Richard saw in the woods really a unicorn? Beloved fantasy legend Jane Yolen (The Devil's Arithmetic; Sister Light, Sister Dark) offers an unexpected answer in this perfect jewel of a coming-of-age story. The Transfigured Hart bridges the wondrous in-between world where adults rediscover childhood wonder and children discover new favorite tales.
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616961627
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
“The mythology of unicorns is cleverly interwoven with the modern elements. This, combined with a strikingly beautiful and simple style, leave the reader with the feeling of having experienced something magical. And the real magic lies in the mastery of Yolen's storytelling.”—SF Site Is what Richard saw in the woods really a unicorn? Beloved fantasy legend Jane Yolen (The Devil's Arithmetic; Sister Light, Sister Dark) offers an unexpected answer in this perfect jewel of a coming-of-age story. The Transfigured Hart bridges the wondrous in-between world where adults rediscover childhood wonder and children discover new favorite tales.
The Unicorn Anthology
Author: Peter S. Beagle
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616962836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
“What a treasure trove!” —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Queen of the Blood Unicorns: Not just for virgins anymore. Here are sixteen lovely, powerful, intricate, and unexpected unicorn tales from fantasy icons including Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, Patricia A. McKillip, Bruce Coville, Carrie Vaughn, and more. In this volume you will find two would-be hunters who enlist an innkeeper to find a priest hiding the secret of the last unicorn. A time traveler tries to corral an unruly mythological beast that might never have existed at all. The lover and ex-boyfriend of a dying woman join forces to find a miraculous remedy in New York City. And a small-town writer of historical romances discovers a sliver of a mysterious horn in a slice of apple pie.
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616962836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
“What a treasure trove!” —Sarah Beth Durst, author of Queen of the Blood Unicorns: Not just for virgins anymore. Here are sixteen lovely, powerful, intricate, and unexpected unicorn tales from fantasy icons including Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, Patricia A. McKillip, Bruce Coville, Carrie Vaughn, and more. In this volume you will find two would-be hunters who enlist an innkeeper to find a priest hiding the secret of the last unicorn. A time traveler tries to corral an unruly mythological beast that might never have existed at all. The lover and ex-boyfriend of a dying woman join forces to find a miraculous remedy in New York City. And a small-town writer of historical romances discovers a sliver of a mysterious horn in a slice of apple pie.
Sword of the Rightful King
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152025335
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The newly crowned King Arthur has yet to win the support of the people. Merlin must do something before the king is betrayed, or murdered, or--worst of all--gets married. So Merlin creates a trick: a sword magically placed into a slab of rock that only Arthur can withdraw. Then he lets it be known that whosoever removes the blade will rule all of England, and invites any man who would dare, to try to pull out the sword. But then someone else pulls the sword out first. . . .
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152025335
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The newly crowned King Arthur has yet to win the support of the people. Merlin must do something before the king is betrayed, or murdered, or--worst of all--gets married. So Merlin creates a trick: a sword magically placed into a slab of rock that only Arthur can withdraw. Then he lets it be known that whosoever removes the blade will rule all of England, and invites any man who would dare, to try to pull out the sword. But then someone else pulls the sword out first. . . .
Beauty, Spirit, Matter
Author: Aidan Hart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780852447826
Category : Christian art and symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780852447826
Category : Christian art and symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
William Robinson
Author: William Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980834710
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Published to mark William Robinson's 75th birthday and presents all his key works.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980834710
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Published to mark William Robinson's 75th birthday and presents all his key works.
The Young Merlin Trilogy
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
When Merlin is just eight years old, his parents abandon him, leaving him to starve to death in the woods. He survives. More than that, he thrives: Over the course of the next four strange years, he discovers and tames his terrifying powers; pretends to be a traveling player, passing among peasants and princes; and fatefully befriends a future king. In the three novels of the Young Merlin Trilogy -- Passager, Hobby, and Merlin -- master storyteller Jane Yolen reimagines the origins of the greatest wizard of all time, bringing to life a Merlin at once more human and more magical than any who have appeared before. Book jacket.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
When Merlin is just eight years old, his parents abandon him, leaving him to starve to death in the woods. He survives. More than that, he thrives: Over the course of the next four strange years, he discovers and tames his terrifying powers; pretends to be a traveling player, passing among peasants and princes; and fatefully befriends a future king. In the three novels of the Young Merlin Trilogy -- Passager, Hobby, and Merlin -- master storyteller Jane Yolen reimagines the origins of the greatest wizard of all time, bringing to life a Merlin at once more human and more magical than any who have appeared before. Book jacket.
The Unicorn Treasury
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052164
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
They live! -- in the heart of every true believer, in the untamed wilds of the imagination, and in the pages of this collection of stories and poems from master unicorn chronicler Bruce Coville. A thief braves a deadly maze to steal healing waters from a unicorn's well... A princess must choose between her love of a silver colt and her love of her father, the king... A young unicorn is given a mission to heal a girl who is not sick, but who has decided to die... Bringing together the singular talents of Madeleine L'Engle, Jane Yolen, C. S. Lewis, Myra Cohn Livingston, and many others, The Unicorn Treasury reminds us that as long as we can dream, there will be unicorns. Book jacket.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152052164
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
They live! -- in the heart of every true believer, in the untamed wilds of the imagination, and in the pages of this collection of stories and poems from master unicorn chronicler Bruce Coville. A thief braves a deadly maze to steal healing waters from a unicorn's well... A princess must choose between her love of a silver colt and her love of her father, the king... A young unicorn is given a mission to heal a girl who is not sick, but who has decided to die... Bringing together the singular talents of Madeleine L'Engle, Jane Yolen, C. S. Lewis, Myra Cohn Livingston, and many others, The Unicorn Treasury reminds us that as long as we can dream, there will be unicorns. Book jacket.
The Bagpiper's Ghost
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152049133
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Magic is everywhere you turn, and for visiting American teens Jennifer and Peter, that can really complicate a summer vacation.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152049133
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Magic is everywhere you turn, and for visiting American teens Jennifer and Peter, that can really complicate a summer vacation.
The Wizard's Map
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152163655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Three children visiting relatives in Scotland become involved in the plans of a diabolical wizard.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152163655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Three children visiting relatives in Scotland become involved in the plans of a diabolical wizard.
Wizard's Hall
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152020859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152020859
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself.