検索キーワード： "wish" 歴史フィクション

Maeve Merritt knows all about magic. After all, she found Mermeros the djinni in a sardine tin! But not even magic can give her the freedom to do the daring things she wants to do in her life—things not allowed for girls in 1897. When Maeve and her friend Alice visit Cambridge University, though, she’s amazed to meet ambitious young women breaking down barriers in science, in education, and in sports. But just when it seems like her dreams might one day come true, thieves looking to steal Mermeros put Maeve and her friends in danger.

In 1930, Abby Nichols is eight, and can't imagine what her future holds. The best things today would be having a dime for the fair, keeping her Pops from being angry, and saving up 87 cents to surprise her little sister with a tea set for Christmas. But Abby's world is changing fast. Soon there will be new siblings to take care of, a new house to move into, and new friends to meet. But there will also be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. As Abby grows older, how will she decide what sort of life will fit her best?

Eleven-year-old Nilay has a taste for adventure. When Nilay accidentally releases a newbie genie named Jai from a lamp nestled in the rocky beaches of Toronto, Canada, he gets his chance to make a wish. The duo finds themselves on a quest to ancient India to find the perfect red silk saree. As a newbie genie, Jai has his own spin on wish-granting. Hocus pocus is not as easy as it seems! Will Jai get wish-granting right and fulfill Nilay's wish? Find out when you join Nilay and Jai as they follow the historic trail of India's Saurashtrian silk weavers in Nilay's Wish!

Step into the fantastical world of Splendania, where mythical creatures roam the land and skies, and heroes are born. Join Princess Vanadae and Prince Galderon on a thrilling quest to protect the fabled Golden Unicorn from a treacherous threat - the very people of Splendania themselves!