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The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess-a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil.

Stop summer slide! Stay summer smart! For kids who just finished Pre-K, this Common Core–aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for kindergarten, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest! Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on ABCs, phonics, vocabulary, counting, shapes, patterns, map skills, seasons, and more, with fun illustrations throughout. Once you complete an activity, get your stickers and track your progress on the map! Loved by kids, teacher-approved, and parent-trusted, this Summer Brain Quest Workbook also includes bonus challenges and stickers, outside activities, summer reading list, Brain Quest mini deck, and more. Also available: Brain Quest Workbooks (Pre-school through 6th Grade) and Brain Quest Decks (Pre-K through 6th-7th Grades).

"Becoming friends with Josef Weber, an old man who is particularly loved in her community, Sage Singer is shocked when one day he asks her to kill him and reveals why he deserves to die, causing her to question her beliefs "

In this Read with Oxford Stage 5: Biff, Chip and Kipper collection, children can go on a spooky night-time adventure in a stately home, discover how Biff and Wilma rescue two imprisoned princes and find out what happens when the magic key goes wrong!

Pee-yew! What's that pong? It's a letter from Thea she's in danger! Geronimo's sister has disappeared during a treasure hunt on Easter Island. Armed with a map and some cryptic clues, Geronimo and his friends rush to the rescue.Will they find Thea before she and the treasure are lost fur-ever?

With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Read about the Trunk and the Skunk, find out why Gran is so cross and discover how Ron Rabbit makes a rocket!

«سأعترف لك بشيء مخيف.. كل ما أقوله هنا سيظل سرًّا.. أليس كذلك؟ في البدء بدأ القط يتوتر ويعوي.. يطلب الزواج.. كانت تحبه لأنه قطها، لكنه أثار أعصابها، وفي يوم خدرته و... واستأصلت رجولته!». آخر باقة مُنتقاة من الوحوش، ومصاصي الدماء، والسَّفاحين، وآكلي لحوم البشر، والموتى الأحياء، والكائنات الفضائية، دفع بها د. أحمد خالد توفيق إلى النشر. ندعوك لقراءتها وقضاء ساعات من المتعة الصافية.

نعيش اليوم في عالم مشبع بالماديات , التي تغشى أبصارنا عن عالم آخر... عالم مواز وأكثر ظلمة .. عالم يختفي خلف العمى .. عمى اصاب معظمنا. بقلم أسامة المسلم، رواية خوف 2 . "تذكر لا تخبر نفسًا بما حدث معك فلن يصدقك أحد " استكمال رحلة الخوف إلى أعماق النفس و العوالم الغامضة رواية خوف 2 هي الرواية الثانية في سلسلة "خوف 1" للكاتب السعودي أسامة المسلم. تصدر عن دار مركز الأدب العربي، وتشكل امتدادًا موسعًا وعميقًا لعالم "خوف" الأول، حيث يربط الكاتب بين الواقع والعالم السفلي في سرد مشوق وغني بالرمزية.

بعد فرعون موسى و خاتم سليمان و قبل عيسى و سيد الانام قبل الاسلام وتاريخه وقعت أحداث هذه القصة التي يكون محورها الثأر… ثأر ساحرة من قاتل أبيها فتبدأ بتكوين عصبة ساحرات وخلال رحلة التجنيد و الانتقام تأخذنا الرواية وسط أحداث ملحمية وحماسية وخاطفة للأنفاس.

في زمن غابر ولى في غفلة من قبائل ارض العرب ... استيقظ خطر كان يتربص بهم منذ عقود خطر تجسد بهيئة رجل ...لقبه اتباعه ب (الماران) كاهن تبعه من تبعه بدعوى نبوءات لا تخطئ من يراها في يقظته ومنامه ثار هذا الكاهن على حاكمه سلب عرشه بمعاونة اتباعه المغيبين ليس ليعتيليه ... بل ليحطمه.