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The Ice Dragon is an enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for listeners of all ages by the wildly popular author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Song of Ice and Fire series, George R.R. Martin. In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for...

One academy prepares the lucky descendants of Greek gods for a life of power and privilege. Another must teach the descendants of mythical monsters how to serve their betters. When the Greek gods mysteriously woke up twenty years ago, everyone with divine blood gained magic. Everyone dreams of that rare, sacred invite to the Olympian Academy. A small-town, awkward klutz like me has no chance of an invite. I can only hope to escape working in my grandmother's dusty convenience store after graduation.

Firebrand is a YA fantasy romance that whisks listeners off into a world of adventure, whimsy, and burning tension as Aleria collides with a group of fae warriors desperately searching for the cure to an ancient curse. When our spitfire heroine seems to be the key to unlocking those answers, she finds herself in a new land with new politics and a new man pretending not to steal glances in her direction.

Mia und Lilli sind Schwestern. Sie leben auf dem Argentaler Hof im Allgäu und müssen damit klarkommen, dass sie im Leben schon mehr als einmal neu anfangen mussten. Die Tiere auf dem Hof und die wunderbare Landschaft des Allgäus helfen ihnen, besser in dieser neuen Welt anzukommen. Ihre Eltern stecken in ernsthaften finanziellen Schwierigkeiten. Im Glauben, etwas Gutes zu tun, geben sie die Tiere in deren Hände. Lilly und Mia sind diejenigen, die den Betrug erkennen.

The new, edge-of-your-seat adventure series, based in East Africa. Kicked out from their pride, two lion brothers arrive on the farmed flood plain of the Rufiji River. Half-starved, they must carve out a new hunting ground before the next big rains ... or it will be the birds who feast. 500 miles north, four teenage trainees leave their film base in the Serengeti and head to the headwaters of the Rufiji. Their search for bush pig sites will cross an invisible boundary into a new kingdom where the law of nature still applies...

Eva Thirsk is no dragon rider… She’s just a lonely orphan on an isolated farm. In her hopes of finding a new life for herself—and maybe learning more about her past—Eva enlists in the army. But when she’s put to work, she finds herself relegated to the lowest of jobs—cleaning the dragon stables.

Torvald is a kingdom on the edge of ruin. Once a land of harmony between dragons and humans, it has been plunged into darkness by the evil King Enric and his deadly magic. Dragons have been driven to the wild, their Riders hunted and broken, and anyone who dares to speak of the old ways faces death.

Dragon Rider Saffron and her steadfast ally, the rightful king Bower, have emerged victorious from their first battle—but the war for Torvald is far from won. With King Enric—Saffron’s own blood—scheming in the shadows, the stakes have never been higher. The ruthless mage knows Saffron longs for the family she lost, and his sinister offer to make her his heir could unravel everything she fights for.

This is a cheerful, heartwarming story about a rescued dog named Emma and her new family. Emma's story will be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. As the title of the book More Adventures of Emma implies, this is the sequel of The Adventures of Emma which was suggested — even requested — by some people who gave that book five stars in their reviews.

The Witching Hand was created by a coven of witches, known as the Meres of Sophi, to gain immortality, youth and beauty, and ultimate power. However, when the monstrous, vengeful force was born from a forbidden spell cast by the witches, the Hand rises in fury to destroy all in its path. Ladnar Windweaver, a half-elven novice of the Wizards of Toth, sets out on a desperate quest to stop the Witching Hand.

A long-awaited homecoming stokes a shadowed forest. After a harrowing escape from the Stoneheart palace, Ildri Ederan and Matthew Merrick return to a Treelock darkened by the Raven Queen’s forces. Shadows lurk and the wind whispers as they begin their search for the hidden stonekeeper and the Timberton dragon. As Ildri’s past and present collide, Matthew’s stalwart companionship tugs at her unsure heart. Can she trust that his ties to her are real? Elsewhere, Kirana embarks on a search of her own for her missing father, Gavin Smith, which leads her into a forbidden forest.

Gage Black’s presence is a death sentence. Plants wither, magic fades, and elementals die when he gets too close. He's branded as cursed and cast out by society, and things only get worse when he accidentally summons a void dragon—an ancient beast feared for devouring worlds.

Enter the world of Tor, where magic, danger, and destiny collide. Miri has never fit in. With purple hair, blue skin, and elfin ears, she looks nothing like anyone else at Citadel, the prestigious academy for magical training. Raised by a wizard and a witch yet haunted by questions of her origin, Miri struggles with feelings of rejection and self-doubt. She hides her rare powers — the ability to cast spells through her drawings and to travel into the worlds she creates — fearing that others will see her as nothing more than a freak of nature.

All eighteen-year-old Carter wants is to distance himself from his daunting family legacy and lead a normal life. Unfortunately that’s hard to do when your mom is half alien and your uncle is an interplanetary war hero (or more likely a war criminal). Normalcy gets even harder for Carter when his parents are kidnapped to the mystical planet Venus, and he must reluctantly join his formidable uncle to save them. Carter finds out all too quickly that time is short, dragons tend to complicate things, and no one is truly what they seem.

Mira is trapped in a deadly situation which could see the end of everything she has fought for. She must enter into one final desperate bargain, but this time, it’s with her greatest enemy, the ruling council. To save her life, her home, and the people she loves most, Mira is forced to compete...

Takumi is still trying to wrap his head around Anrinnelesse's sudden proposal when Claire finally makes up her mind to visit his room. "Ever since the day you rescued me in the forest, I…" Their relationship is taking the next step under Leo's watchful eye?! And what's this about a new fluffy addition to the family? Find out in volume 5 of this slow life adventure in another world with man's best friend!

Nicky and Kenny return in Pike as a fishing expedition nosedives into near tragedy. The Bacon Pond is famous for its monster-sized fish and Kenny is determined to catch one. But when the boys glimpse what could be a body in the water – the body of a well-known local criminal who's just been announced missing – the secrets of the Bacon Pond might just take them all down.

When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction, and the senseless killing of an innocent animal. But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny's lives are changed forever.

Varian Farm—a place shrouded in mystery. Led by an iron-fisted noble, its fields bear endless fruit. Its animals produce the finest wools, milks, and cheeses. But prosperity comes at a price. Deep beneath the manor house, a secret slumbers. For hundreds of years, it’s sat dormant, controlled by the noble House of Varian. The world is changing though. A recent earthquake has unearthed treasure in the valley. Hidden from view, a chain reaction is underway. The valley is evolving. Life will never be the same.

Poppy has been trained all her life to protect her village from the dark creatures of the Enchanted Woodlands. With her bow, her wits, and a cloak woven with ancient power, she is the last line of defense against the shadows.