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"A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy." -- Mark Lawrence Defy the darkness. Defend the light. Drem and his friends are haunted by the horrors they witnessed at the battle at Starstone Lake: the screams of men...

Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

Based on the famous African American fold ballad John Henry, this story tells of the legendary contest to the death between a spirited young man with a hammer and a steam drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.

The bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm takes on medieval times in an exciting and hilarious new adventure about history, religion . . . and farting dragons. 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William...

Eight-year-old Noah's problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn't think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest. Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no ordinary shop: it's a toyshop, full of the most amazing toys, and brimming with the most...

I "Winja-smykkets hemmelighed" er vi tilbage i middelalderens Norge. Kong Harald bliver myrdet af den forræderiske Rane, der sætter sig på magten som rigsforstander, indtil den sande tronfølger, prins Jon på 16 år, bliver myndig. Efterhånden begynder Jon imidlertid at frygte, at Rane ikke vil afgive magten til ham, når han bliver voksen. Nu er spørgsmålet, om Jons eget liv er i fare... Villi John Petersen (f. 1946) er en dansk forfatter og tidligere skoleinspektør.

Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10 pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel drivin' man helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill.

This audiobook retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

In Gem Forest, there's no stronger elf than John Henry. With a single swing of his hammer, he can carve out a perfect mining tunnel. So when a sales-gnome says he has a machine that digs better than any miner, John Henry is ready to prove him wrong. But as the contest begins, the device shakes the mountain—and awakens a nest of vicious orcs! Can John Henry defeat the creatures and the gnome's contraption?

In a flash of lightning and crack of thunder, a Water Sprite is born and begins her adventure of finding the perfect place to be. Join in Sprinkle’s adventure of learning about herself and her new world, as she meets new friends: a turtle, a fish and an owl.

In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or anytime! Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out…. The...

Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of Forest Grove School, where two feathered friends, Cindy the blue jay and John the robin, discover the magic of friendship, curiosity, and imagination. In "Birds of the Same Feather: Tales of Cindy and John's Playful Adventures in School," listeners are invited to join Cindy and John as they navigate the joys and challenges of school life in the heart of a vibrant forest. From their very first meeting on the forest floor to their playful escapades in the schoolyard, Cindy and John's bond grows stronger with each passing day.

Merlin has brought hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky. But Fincayra is still in great danger—and its first victim is Merlin's mother. Merlin's only hope to save her is to master the Seven Songs of Wisdom, but to do that he must defeat an ogre whose merest glance could mean death.

Wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, has awakened, threatening to loose his terrible wrath on all of Fincayra. Only young Merlin, grandson of the great wizard Tuatha, can stop him, though the price may well be the young wizard's life. But before he can face the dragon's fires, Merlin must endure fires of other kinds—including those within himself. He must face the evil, batlike kreelixes who exist only to destroy magic; the mysterious Wheel of Wye; and the sorceress Urnalda, who holds the treasured Galator.

Little John Crow is a young vulture growing up in Bull Bay on the edge of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. Unlike his group of friends—a snake, a hummingbird, a pigeon, a chicken hawk, and the “Three Little Birds”—John Crow has no idea what his parents do for a living. What he learns sends him on a journey that will remind listeners, young and old, of the importance of accepting our differences and understanding our purpose in life.

It is the night before Christmas, and all the pirates on Captain John's boat - including the goat - are excited. When most of the pirates have fallen asleep, Captain John and his cat see Father Christmas in action and wonder at the eight little reindeer that land on the pirate ship's deck.

Faithful John - 忠实的约翰: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

This is the magical story of Iron John told in rhymes for your delight.

A retelling of the classic story The Tortoise and the Hare.

Here are 60 of the finest and most entertaining poems for younger listeners. There are nonsense poems ("The Jumblies"), classic animal poems ("The Snail"), stories of adventure ("The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens") and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance ("The Pied Pipe of Hamelin").