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In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family. Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

In this poignant tale from award-winning author Liz Flanagan, Jasmine uncovers the magic of creativity while navigating the complexities of friendship and family. Jasmine loves wolves, her mum and her best friend, Ella. But Jasmine’s mum has fallen ill, and Ella is busy with Layla, the new girl at school. Everything has changed.At a new art club, Jasmine learns to channel her worries and sadness into creativity, building a magnificent wolf lantern for the town parade. But when a moment of anger threatens to undo all her progress, can Jasmine find a way to control her emotions and repair her friendships? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband. Available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.

When her sister Molly disappears, young Cara heads off on a daring quest in which nothing is as it seems. Can brave Cara defeat a wolf and a wizard to bring back her beloved sister? This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Irish folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.

When her best friend Eden doesn't turn up for school one morning, Jess's world is turned upside down. The police say Eden's missing, and her boyfriend Liam is the prime suspect. So Jess starts retracing her steps. She looks back over the summer they spent together. She starts to notice new things. She questions everything she thought Eden's summer had been about. And as the truth is revealed, she realises she needs to find Eden before the unthinkable happens . . .A thrilling journey through friendship, loss, betrayal and self-discovery.

When war threatens her beloved city, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest, meeting Grandpa and his white wolf Arto for the first time.Though she misses her father, Rowan makes new friends - including a trio of powerful witches. When she rescues a baby dragon from poachers, she discovers the secret of her own identity. Could Rowan really be a wildsmith?Fostering a whole clutch of dragons, the summer speeds by. But when danger threatens, Rowan and Grandpa must call on all their friends for help.

Rowan starts to embrace her gifts as a magical wildsmith who heals and speaks to animals. But saving a young pegasus brings difficult decisions. Danger comes closer than ever, threatening her family and even Rowan’s own life. When she is betrayed, which friends can she trust? With her family divided and war still raging, where does Rowan belong now?

On the island of Arcosi, dragons and their riders used to rule the skies. But now they are only legends, found in bedtime stories, on beautiful murals and ancient jewellery.Then servant girl Milla witnesses a murder and finds herself caring for the last four dragon eggs. Forced to keep them secret amidst the growing tensions in the city, she begins to fear that the island's ruler, Duke Olvar, isn't all that he seems. But how can Milla and her friends keep the eggs safe when it means endangering everything she's ever loved?Fiery friendships, forgotten family and the struggle for power collide as Milla's fight to save the dragons leads her to discover her own hidden past.Originally published by DFB in 2018. Cover art by Joe Todd-Stanton.

The second in the Legends of the Sky middle grade fantasy adventure series, with a cover by award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton. Jowan wants only one thing - to bond with a dragon of his own. Then disaster strikes and his world suddenly turns into a darker and more dangerous place. But a new friend and an astonishing discovery could lead him to what he has always wanted....if he is just willing to take a leap of faith and brave the impossible. AGES: 9 plus AUTHOR: Liz's books include Eden Summer (nominated for the Carnegie Medal), Dragon Daughter (Winner of the Leeds Book Award and the Calderdale Book of the Year Award) Rise of the Shadow Dragons (May 2020) and the Wildsmith series, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.Liz's books include Eden Summer (nominated for the Carnegie Medal), Dragon Daughter (Winner of the Leeds Book Award and the Calderdale Book of the Year Award) Rise of the Shadow Dragons (May 2020) and the Wildsmith series, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.

The third book in The Wildsmith series.Rowan has been working as a wildsmith, rescuing magical animals. But when she finds herself alone and far from home, this time Rowan is the one who needs to be rescued! She travels deep into enemy territory and makes some surprising discoveries, coming face to face with great danger. With the help of new friends – and old ones – will she ever make it home again?Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.

A thrilling conclusion to the award-winning Legends of the Sky middle-grade fantasy series.Serina and Raff live on separate islands, each believing the other’s people to be their sworn enemy. Forced together in dramatic circumstances, they become unlikely friends while caring for their young dragons. But when Serina’s home, family, and all the dragons of Arcosi are threatened, can Raff and Serina persuade their families to work together? It will take faith, forgiveness and courage to save the dragons!

The epic conclusion to the Wildsmith series.When the young prince is kidnapped, the wildsmith Rowan has an important to role to play in his rescue – but time is running out. Can she rescue the prince, keep the fragile peace, and save another magical animal in need?Praise for Wildsmith: ‘A lush, rich, page-turning adventure from one of the most versatile writers we have. There’s no genre Liz can’t write in…’ Phil Earle'Wildsmith has everything I want in a story – magic, mystery and dragons! Liz is the mistress of dragons and in this thrilling adventure she has cast her story-telling spell with utter charm and skill. Children are in for such a treat! Thank goodness there’s a sequel – I want more!’ Jasbinder Bilan,Into the Dark Forest was shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Award, and named winner of the SPARK Book Awards, UKLA Book Awards and the Fantastic Book Awards.

Expertly crafted and beautifully sensitive, with themes of family and political conflict, and pure but forbidden love, this book will stay with readers for a long time.Divided by plague, divided by war, divided by love - what will reunite two sisters?Yorkshire,1643. Civil war divides the country.Jane mourns the departure of her last boy who goes off to fight for the king. She must find a new way to endure, facing family secrets and her own buried grief.Isabel is spurred into action, finding herself drawn into the rebel resistance - with unexpected consequences that might mean disaster for her sister Jane.Kit is left desperate and starving, taking on the identity of a murdered brother. Life in the king's army brings friendship and new hope, and even love at the most perilous moment of all. As these three lives intertwine, each of them will be altered forever.

One adorable blue dragon. A mysterious prophecy. Three new friends learning to trust each other. On the night of the full moon, Luna goes to the standing stones, hoping this time her mother will be there. Instead, she sees something incredible: a huge blue dragon, flying through the moonlit sky. This dragon is being chased by hunters, and Luna is heartbroken to see it fall from the sky. So when Luna finds the dragon’s nest and rescues Spark, the last young dragon in the world, she must keep him safe and hidden – not easy with a growing dragon! Teaming up with her new friends, Tobi, the anxious prince, and Elodie, the librarian’s daughter, the children must solve the mystery of why the king is so afraid of the dragons, before it’s too late. Meanwhile, crops are failing, water is running out, and people have been forced to leave their homes. Soon a rebellion is brewing. When Luna and Spark are both finally reunited with their mothers, difficult choices must be made - for the sake of the whole kingdom.

Auf der Insel von Arcosi regierten vor langer Zeit die Drachen und ihre Drachenreiter die Lüfte. Jetzt sind diese aber nur noch Legende. Als die Protagonistin Milla Zeugin eines Mordes wird, wird sie plötzlich zur Hüterin der letzten vier Dracheneier und ist gezwungen, diese geheim zu halten, was dazu führt, dass sie dabei alle und alles in Gefahr bringt, was ihr eigentlich lieb ist.Glühende Freundschaft, vergessene Familie und das Streben um Macht kollidieren, als Millas Versuch, die Dracheneier und später die Drachen zu beschützen, dazu führt, dass ihre eigene Vergangenheit aufgedeckt wird.

Zehn Jahre ist es her, seit die Drachen wieder erwachten …Joe träumt seit Langem von einem eigenen Drachen! Aufgeregt und voller Hoffnung macht er sich auf den Weg zur Geburtszeremonie. Ob sich heute endlich ein neugeborener Drache für ihn entscheidet? Doch eine Katastrophe ereignet sich für Joe, und die Welt scheint sich in einen dunklen und gefährlichen Ort zu verwandeln. Dank der Hilfe eines neuen Freundes und einer unerwarteten Entdeckung könnte sein Wunsch dennoch in Erfüllung gehen. Ist er bereit, ein großes Wagnis auf sich zu nehmen und über sich selbst hinauszuwachsen? Die Zeit drängt, denn schon bald erwacht der Vulkan …

Ein Mädchen ... ein magisches Schicksal ... und eine geheime Heilkraft.Als der Krieg ihre geliebte Stadt bedroht, fliehen Rowan und ihre Mutter in den Dunkelwald, wo sie bei Großvater und seinem weißen Wolf Arto Unterschlupf finden. Über Nacht gerät Rowans einfaches Leben aus den Fugen, und sie wird in eine neue Welt voller gefährdeter magischer Wesen und ungeahnter Macht gestoßen. Als sie ein Drachenbaby vor Wilderern rettet, entdeckt sie das Geheimnis ihrer eigenen Identität. Dies ist der Beginn von Rowans Bestimmung als magischer Tierheilerin. Ist sie in der Lage, der Verantwortung eines Waidlings gerecht zu werden?

Der Krieg bedroht immer noch Rowans geliebte Heimatstadt, sodass sie weiterhin bei ihrem Großvater und seinem weißen Wolf Arto in der Nähe des Dunkelwaldes lebt. Obwohl sie ihren Vater und ihre beste Freundin Bella verzweifelt vermisst, hat sie in den Geschwistern Will und Cam neue Freunde gefunden. Und dann ist da ja noch ihre neu entdeckte Gabe! Rowan beginnt, ihre magischen Fähigkeiten als Waidling zu nutzen. Doch die Rettung eines jungen Pegasus bringt schwierige Entscheidungen mit sich, die nicht nur ihre Familie, sondern auch ihr eigenes Leben bedrohen. Als Rowan verraten wird, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Plötzlich muss sie sich fragen: Wem kann sie noch vertrauen? Und wo gehört sie jetzt hin, da ihre Familie durch den Krieg zerrissen ist?