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Perfect for fans of the Storm Runner and Aru Shah series, this “intriguing, fast-paced” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who must venture to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King in Korea to save her parents from an evil diviner spirit. Twelve-year old Lia Park...

Ce sont douze contes et légendes, qui font partie de l'imaginaire collectif chinois. On y trouve la ballade de Mulan, le dragon et le phoenix, la légende du serpent blanc, le bouvier et la tisserande, les amants papillons, la légende de Meng Jiangnu, la légende du panda, la légende du poisson rouge et bien d'autres, qui nous transportent dans une Chine ancienne, et où l'on rencontre des dragons, des pandas, des poissons rouges. Lus avec habileté et art par Fabienne Prost et Albert Dusonge.

Nargis faces deadly new foes and the unintended consequences of bringing back the rain in this riveting middle grade fantasy sequel to Storm Singer from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda. A year has passed since Nargis overthrew the centuries-old tyranny of the winged garudas by freeing...

Family is important to Hua Mulan—even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love...

In this mesmerizing novel, a wealthy young boy searching for his mother teams up with a fiery jinn princess all while battling in a tournament of heirs—and trying to keep his life from changing forever. Twelve-year-old Amir is one of the heirs to the Rafiq Bricks Company, a wealthy brick kiln...

In this thrilling new adventure, Tessa Miyata and her best friend Jin must battle the gods... and win. With magic abound and stakes higher than ever, this is a perfect pick for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers! After her first adventure in Tokyo, Tessa Miyata is having the best summer of her...

The eighth book in the cultural series Asia's Lost Legends, this is a Malaysian tale of how a young princess becomes the first Peranakan. When Li Po travels from China to Malaysia to marry the Sultan of Malacca, the people are reluctant to welcome her as their Princess. But Li Po embraces all...

This set of products has a total of 30 lectures, each with an average of 18 minutes for each idiom. The speaker, Sun Gang, knows the past and the present, quotes from the classics, and his language is vivid, funny, and humorous; he interprets the ins and outs of each idiom vividly and interestingly. It is the best gift for children and a good assistant in learning Chinese.

A 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Honoree A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book One of Kirkus Reviews’ 10 Essential Middle-Grade Books for Fall 2023 ― Starred Review One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2023 A 2023 Cybils Awards Finalist for Speculative Middle...

Mei and Yun Wu have always been different from the other kids in the village. They’ve learned not to talk about why. But now, as this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the twelve-year-olds find that they are exactly like everyone else: bursting with excitement. That’s because word of their grandfather’s incredible mooncakes has reached the Emperor of China himself. And on festival night, the emperor’s son will arrive to sample Grandpa’s mooncakes and report back to His Majesty. 

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!Discover twelve magical tales from Manipur, the mountain land in the north-east of India on the border with Myanmar. Passed down by learned scholars, balladeers and grandmothers...

Inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and set in a magical imperial Japan, this is a breathtaking fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of The Pearl Hunter. Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here. She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and...

Das berühmte Märchen von Aladin und der Wunderlampe erzählt von Mut, Freundschaft, Tapferkeit, Treue und Weisheit. Ein Hörbuch für Kinder ab 5 Jahren, gesprochen von Charly Wagner.

Selim fing an zu übersetzen: "Mensch, der du dieses findest, preise Allah für seine Gnade. Wer von dem Pulver in dieser Dose schnupft und dazu spricht: mutabor, der kann sich in jedes Tier verwandeln und versteht auch die Sprache der Tiere. Willst du wieder in deine menschliche Gestalt zurückkehren, so neige dich dreimal gen Osten und sprich wieder jenes Wort; aber hüte dich, wenn du verwandelt bist, zu lachen, sonst verschwindet das Zauberwort gänzlich aus deinem Gedächtnis, und du bleibst für immer ein Tier."

Liway woont in de Filippijnen op het eiland Mindanao. Haar oma is een van de belangrijkste leiders van de Lumad, een inheemse bevolkingsgroep. Zij strijdt voor het behoud van het grondgebied van haar stam. Liway is dol op haar oma, maar ziet ook dat ze zich veel zorgen maakt.

Der Meister der Erzählkunst, Rafik Schami, beschenkt seine Leser mit drei Geschichten, die märchenhaft und zugleich mitten aus dem Leben gegriffen scheinen. Sie handeln von einem kleinen Jungen, der sich seinen großen Wunsch – einen eigenen Tretroller – selbst erfüllen will, von einem Paar rebellischer Marionetten im Puppentheater, und von einem alten Großvater, der von einem besonderen Gut und dessen Bedeutung für sein Leben erzählt: dem Salz... Rafik Schami entführt Jung und Alt auf seine einzigartige Weise in eine orientalische Märchenwelt.

Tales as old as time, retold for readers, both young and old Collected from storytellers on snow-capped mountains, and in eerie forests, opulent palaces and countries near and far, the captivating folk tales in this book have mesmerized generations. Injected with freshness, mystery, adventure...

This thrilling and charming middle grade fantasy steeped in Japanese lore and mythology follows Tessa after she breaks a precious family heirloom, sending her on a wild adventure to save herself, her family—and all of Tokyo. Tessa Miyata has never fit in. When she and her two sisters are told...

Set in a world inspired by pre-Shogun era Japan, this is a stunning debut fantasy in the vein of Grace Lin about how a young pearl diver goes to the ends of the earth to rescue her twin sister, who has been stolen by a ghost whale. Kai and Kishi share the same futon, the same face, and the same...

From the author of American as Paneer Pie comes an “absorbing” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Amina’s Song. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn’t mind...