Born and raised a pirate in the south seas, I knew a thing or two about loyalty and proving one's salt. When I returned with a heavy ship's belly full of treasure, I knew I'd finally proven to my mother I was worthy to be a captain!Only, the Pirate Queen didn't see it that way.And who did she choose to give my ship to? Of all people? James "Hook"--or as he now likes to be called, Pan. Can you believe it? Hook, who has the audacity to earn the rights of a captain by having his father make the bargain with my mother.In spite of the momentary embarrassment, The Sea Devil is as good as mine, and I will prove to my mother once and for all that she made a mistake. All I need to do is obtain the summer stone from the sirens.Sounds simple enough.Until I get pulled into the sea and learn it's not only my destiny to save the sirens, but my birthright. And if I don't, the sea witch may claim us all.Being a pirate was so much easier.

All mermaids long for the magic of a human soul. Briony won't drown sailors to get it. She makes potions instead, earning a reputation as a witch and becoming a social outcast. When a little mermaid asks for a potion that can reunite her with the human she loves, Briony reluctantly agrees. But there is more to the mermaid's plan than a quest for love. The more Briony interacts with the human prince the mermaid wants to claim, the more she suspects that he never loved the little mermaid at all. Discover a retelling of The Little Mermaid that turns the classic fairytale inside out and upside down. Where mermaids lure men to their deaths with siren songs and the sea witch will be the hero if she survives the final battle. The Prince and the Sea Witch is one of twelve short novels in A VILLAIN'S EVER AFTER, a collection of standalone stories featuring villainous twists on some of your favorite classic fairytales. Read the series in any order for magical adventures . . . and fall in love with villains as you've never seen them before. Who said villains can't have happily-ever-afters?

Presents a look at the world of dance; an analysis of ballet movement, music, and history; a close-up look at popular ballets; and a host of performance tips.

“A detailed and practical title for those interested in learning about ballet or to engage young readers in movement during story time” – School Library Journal Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let’s master your basics with author and New York City Ballet principal Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end. There's no admissions policy to our Ballet School. Whether you are already learning ballet, or thinking about starting, this class is for you. Learn your pliés, first positions, jetés, pirouettes, and grand battements. But what happens if you fall? How do you stretch and look after your body? How do you get ready for class? No worries—it's all answered in this book from professional ballerina Ashley Bouder. Then go on to learn the characters and interpretations of Sleeping Beauty—taught in an inclusive way so anyone can dance the parts they want to. A helpful glossary at the back provides a review of ballet terms. Tutus are optional.