Cousins Leo and Mimi return to the world of Rondo through their family's enchanted music box to rescue a missing wizard and foil the plans of the evil Blue Queen.

The old music box, with its strict rules, has been handed down through Leo's family. When the rules are broken, Leo's life is changed forever as he and his cousin Mimi plunge into a thrilling quest in the fantastic world of Rondo.

Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on their return to the fantastic world of Rondo. With the help of Rondo's seven best witches and wizards, their friends have made plans to combat the attacks of the Blue Queen. But it soon becomes clear that defence is no longer enough. The queen has a dragon on her side, and is plotting a terrible revenge on all those who have defied her. A daring plan, a reckless quest and a mysterious prophecy test the friends' wits and courage to the limit as they plunge into an adventure packed with suspense, shocks and danger and ending at last in the battle that will decide Rondo's future forever.

Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.

Yaz finally knows where to find his mother. After losing his father, he’s determined to get to her in time. Meanwhile, the Dark Sages have gained the full power of the dragonspires. Dragons rule the sky above Carttoom and Rend. Fire and death await anyone who dares resist. Only a desperate group of wizards and rangers stand between the kingdoms and slavery. Yaz’s power is the ultimate trump card. If only he can gain control of it. The final battle is here.

Weirdbook returns with another jam-packed issue full of great fantasy and horror tales! Included this time are: • HARLOT ROAD, by Michael Bracken • WITH A POET’S EYES, by John C. Hocking • THE WISHING WELL, by Robert Graves • O KING OF PAIN AND SPLENDOR!, by Darrell Schweitzer • YOU’D DO IT FOR DIAMONDS, by Adrian Cole • DREADFUL APPETITE, by Franklyn Searight • THE HANDMAID OF THE KEY, by R.C. Mulhare • BLUE MOON, by Allen Mark Price • SHE WHO GIVES LIFE, by C. I. Kemp • AN IMPLEMENT OF ICE, by W. H. Pugmire • NIGHT OF THE CIRCUS, by Sharon Cullars • WOLVERS HILL, by Tim Jeffreys • RAFTS, by Lorenzo Crescentini • CLEAN SWEEP, by Edward Ahern • LEAVING MALAGA, by Cynthia Ward • CATTLE CALL, by Gregg Chamberlain • ABOMINATION IS HER NAME, by J.N. Cameron • KACHINA, by Kenneth Bykerk • FLAT IS FLAT AND THAT IS THAT, by David J. Gibbs • DEATH IS NOT MY MASTER, by Scott Harper Poetry: • THE OLD ROCK, by Russ Parkhurst • SLEEPING WITH MAD SHADOWS, by Frederick J. Mayer • THE LIQUID PROFESSOR, by Jeff Barnes • THE TOAD STOOL PEOPLE, by Chad Hensley • THE PROMISE OF A POLIDORI SORE THROAT, by Clay F. Johnson • THIS HUNGRY EARTH, by S. L. Edwards

Whoever Controls the Dragons, Rules the World Yaz loves dragons Unfortunately, only the greatest warriors in Dragonsipre Village become dragonriders. A runt like him doesn’t qualify. Since the village won’t give him a dragon to ride, he’s determined to find an egg to hatch and train the dragon himself. Yaz and his new friend Brigid set out on a dragon hunt. But the wider world holds many dangers, sinister secrets, and mysteries best forgotten. Unknown to Yaz, a dark force is gathering to threaten all he holds dear. Finding a dragon egg might be the least of his problems. The Complete Omnibus contains all six books of the Dragonspire Chronicles: The Black Egg. The Mysterious Coin, and The Dragons’ Graveyard, The Slave War, The Sunken Tower, and The Dragon Empress.

Yaz knows where his people are being held. But rescuing hundreds of villagers scattered across the kingdom is no easy task, especially with Carttoom’s army hunting you. When some of the more militant slaves start burning farms and killing people, all Hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, The Dark Sages are determined to capture Ariel and enslave her power for their own evil ends. The battle is joined. The Slave War has begun.

Everyone in Yaz’s village has vanished. The only clue, a strange golden coin marked with mysterious runes. Can Yaz and his friends figure out what the coin means before it’s too late? And what are the sinister Dark Sages up to in the northwest? It can’t be anything good for our heroes. It’s a race against time to rescue the missing villagers. These mysteries and more will be answered the exciting second book of The Dragonspire Chronicles.

There are four rules to the old, painted music box:Wind the box three times only. Never wind the boxwhile the music plays. Never shut the box while themusic plays. Never move the box until the musicstops.Leo wouldn't dream of breaking these rules, but hisstubborn cousin Mimi never does what she's told.She winds the box four times--and suddenly thepaintings on its side come to life and a powerfulwitch is released. Now Leo and Mimi must stop thewitch, if only they can find the key to the musicbox--and the magical world it contains.