When Natravis agreed to return the Sword of Titan to its homeland in the Orient, he had no idea that this voyage, unlike the many he had taken before, would change his life forever. From his many trips around the world, he feared this one the most. For the waters he would be sailing were hostile and unforgiving to those that dared to challenge them. But when a man gives his word, that word must be honored, regardless of the circumstances that might present themselves along the way. Join me as we sail with Natravis to the Orient as he fulfills his destiny. And in doing so, creating his own legacy in which books shall be written about for many years to come. Let the adventure continue!

And so the story continues. When the Sword of Titan was once again returned to the tomb of King Arthur and Queen Shannon, their son, Daniel, now king of Dartmouth, had his revenge on the evil king and queen of Xeon, who had poisoned King Arthur. All was safe again in Dartmouth. But the peace and tranquility that they had come to enjoy throughout the years was not to last forever. It was rumored that there was a traitor amongst them who was working for a king from the far north who was making plans to attack King Daniel’s kingdoms. King Daniel’s children are now grown, each with their own dreams for the future. But this latest challenge to the kingdom meant that those dreams would have to be put on hold. The safety of the kingdoms and their people need to be the royal children’s first priority. Will they be able to defend the kingdoms against the traitor and the northern armies? Journey with me as we go back in time and follow the lives of two families from different walks of life, who become more than each of them ever dreamed together and individually. Let the adventure begin!

'Hale's writing is beautiful, with a vivid eye for detail' Daily Telegraph Anidora-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kilindree, spent the first years of her life listening to her aunt's incredible stories, and learning the language of the birds. Little knowing how valuable her aunt's strange knowledge would prove to be when she grew older. From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become a queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible, original and magical tale of a girl who must understand her own incredible talents before she can overcome those who wish her harm. Shannon Hale has drawn on her incredible gift for storytelling to create a powerful and magical grown-up fairytale.

“What would the world look like if girls grew up reading fairytales made from the magic they carry inside themselves? Breathtakingly beautiful, is what.” —Lidia Yuknavich, national bestselling author In her debut children’s book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic fairytale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that will inspire young readers to change the world, featuring gorgeous silhouettes from Arthur Rackham on each page. In this modern twist on the classic story, Cinderella, who would rather just be Ella, meets her fairy godmother, goes to a ball, and makes friends with a prince. But that is where the familiar story ends. Instead of waiting to be rescued, Cinderella learns that she can save herself and those around her by being true to herself and standing up for what she believes. “Being a princess is absolutely fine if that’s what you choose. It’s having those choices taken away from you that make for big problems. Cinderella in Solnit’s book is given that choice. She’s allowed to say what her dreams are, and then she goes out and attains them. And they’re not huge ridiculous dreams but small, happy, manageable ones. Ultimately, that’s the gift Ms. Solnit is giving kids with this book.” —School Library Journal “This is a reminder of hope and possibility, of kindness and compassion, and—perhaps most salient—imagination and liberty. Through the imaginations of our childhoods, can we find our true selves liberated in adulthood?” —Chelsea Handler “This is, hands down, a wonderful book—one that even the jaded reader will clasp upon completion with a contented sigh.” —The New York Times