CURSED WITH MAGIC Abigail has a powerful magic inside her, one that will turn her into a monster if she's not careful. She's not the only one cursed. There are other children just like her, sleeping in a cave deep underground. Abigail keeps them safe, draining their power just as she drains away her own, desperately searching for a cure. But what if there is no cure? What if her cave is a prison, and not a place of healing? How can she save the sleepers when she's not even sure how to save herself?

“Bradley's Dragons is a magical journey that has a great message on handling bullying. It was an exciting adventure that my son couldn't put down.” - Creative Child Magazine (winner of their 2020 Children's Book Of The Year award) “A compelling cast of characters with rich backstories round out this fantastical story of a scared kid learning to stand up to bullies and be true to himself.” - Booklife “This book is seriously awesome! 5 stars are rare for us, yet we’d give this one 7 if that were possible. Seriously, I could barely put it down – great characters, good plot lines, enough depth, and breadth to really get into it. And finally, a tale told fully that will have you biting your nails and turning pages as fast as you can.” - ReadingWithYourKids.com The first time a hunter came for him, Bradley Nash was only nine years old. That was three years ago, and he barely escaped. Now, he lives with his family in a Florida trailer park. He doesn’t remember the attack, doesn’t know anything about hunters, or dragons, or even magic. All he knows is that he suffers from a crippling fear of strangers. He sits in the back of his classes and keeps to himself, always worried that an anxiety attack may strike. As his twelfth birthday approaches, however, he discovers that dragons, magic, and hunters are all real, and that he and his family are in more danger than he could possibly have imagined. The hunters are coming and his world will never be the same.

R. F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other fantasy and science fiction masters take on the greatest mythical beast. From China to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons have long captured our imagination in myth and legend. Whether they are rampaging beasts awaiting a brave hero to slay or benevolent sages who have much to teach humanity, dragons are intrinsically connected to stories of creation, adventure, and struggle beloved for generations. Bringing together nearly thirty stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today— Garth Nix, Scott Lynch, R. F. Kuang, Ann Leckie & Rachel Swirsky, Daniel Abraham, Peter S. Beagle, Beth Cato, Zen Cho, C. S. E Cooney, Aliette de Bodard, Amal El-Mohtar, Kate Elliott, Theodora Goss, Ellen Klages, Ken Liu, Seanan Maguire, Patricia A McKillip, K. J. Parker, Kelly Robson, Michael Swanwick, Jo Walton, Elle Katharine White, Jane Yolen, Kelly Barnhill, Brooke Bolander, Sarah Gailey, and J. Y. Yang—and illustrated by award-nominated artist Rovina Cai with black-and-white line drawings specific to each entry throughout, this extraordinary collection vividly breathes fire and life into one of our most captivating and feared magical creatures as never before and is sure to become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales. “A treasure trove of wonder.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A heaping hoard of literary gems that fans of dragon-powered stories will surely treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Seems almost certain to be the most significant fantasy anthology of 2020.” —Locus

A Woman Through and Through In a culture that can belittle womanhood on the one hand—making it irrelevant—and glorify it on the other—making it everything—it’s hard to know what it really means to be a woman. But when we understand womanhood through the lens of Scripture, we see that we need a bigger category for what God has called “woman.” This book breathes fresh air into our womanhood, reminding us what life in Christ—as a woman—looks like. When we see that we are women in all we do, we can be at peace with how God has created us, recognizing womanhood as an essential part of Christ’s mission and work.

A prequel to the scorching paranormal romance, The Boss. Maddie Thompson’s life just fell down a rabbit hole. Finding out she's a dragon shifter was one thing—she never quite fit into the human world, and this new reality feels...strangely right. However, discovering the next step is to choose a mate, and if she chooses wrong she'll die, is the other side of crazy. Especially when she already left a piece of her heart with someone who didn't want it. To say dragon enforcer Fallon Conleth was shocked when the Mating Council summoned him as a potential mate for a newly found dragon doesn’t quite cover it. A mate is rare and precious and many dragons never find theirs. Fallon isn’t sure he’s worthy of the honor, not when so many deserve it more. He’ll just go through the motions and return home alone...until he sees Maddie. The human woman he reluctantly let walk away. Fallon already broke Maddie's heart once, but if he can't convince her that they're meant to be, she'll die... and he won't be far behind. Each book in the Fire's Edge series is STANDALONE: * The Mate (prequel) * The Boss * The Rookie * The Enforcer * The Protector

The book is about a thirteen-year-old girl moving into a new neighborhood with her mother, who has a new job as a gardener for a rich family. She is just starting high school and is very intelligent and ahead of the game. Strange things start happening, and she is beginning a new adventure where she meets some furry little creatures: Binky, who is a wejjit and a whole group of wejjits, and then, OMG, their enemies, some other strange creatures, the Barats. Then amazing discoveries and a battle royal andOMG, dragons?

Have you ever wondered what your purpose is in life? In his fantasy adventure book, Abigail Parker and the Shade Tree, author Matthew Childress allows the readers to follow a thirteen-year-old girl on her journey to discover her purpose in life. Abigail Parker enters an unknown land full of mystical creatures caught in the ancient battle between good and evil. As Abigail becomes further involved in that battle, her purpose begins to unfold before her. With adventure and near death all around her, perhaps her biggest battle is the decision she must make within her own minda "a decision that will determine if good wins over evil. That decision is a simple belief that she can make the difference needed for good to win. With the help of her best friend and some new friends she makes along the way, Abigail comes face to face with the purpose her creator gave her. In Abigail Parker and the Shade Tree, you will experience the thrill that comes from living out your purpose in life."

All is not what is seems...Who are the heroes? Who is your enemy? Is everything you are told the truth or are they just convenient lies? These are the questions that two heroe have to answer as Marnie and Ants seek to save their country from evil and the lies. They go on a perilous journey to poisonous mountains, cross the paths of dragons and fight battles against insurmountable odds. This is an adventure where Marnie and Ants discover some truths about themselves, and their world. All is not what it seems in Clanmeister...

Waking up in the royal castle was the last thing young peasant Abigail expected and it was the last thing the evil Duke Von Wargenbergg expected too. The king had clearly made an unthinkable breach in decorum, and the duke decided he must remedy the situation by his own methods. However, the prince's tenacity may prove fatal to his plans. But will the prince be able to overcome dragons and the duke's cunning to save young Abigail? How will he ever get to the tower to rescue her from a surely dreadful fate? With elements such as evil dragons, a jealous duke, a brave prince, a fair maiden, and a wise king, Bethany Kohler's Abigail is a return to the classic fairytale style.

Princess Abigail of Candlewyck is disobeying her father again. Not out of spite, She simply can’t help herself from meeting up with the fairies for a dance where the meadow meets the woods. A band of pesky goblins, The Glertimers, capture the young girl, wiping her memory as her head strikes a rock. She comes to, in the middle of their camp, realizing she’s frozen stiff as a board, Completely helpless. A tree creature, Lessy, comes to her aid and becomes her best friend and travel companion on their search to regain her memory. They encounter all types of creatures and characters along the way, who help the girl to see the world much differently than she had thought it to be. Meanwhile, the King is distraught at the loss of his daughter, blaming himself for her absence. If only he hadn’t pledged her hand in marriage to the Pompous Duke of Bog Hollow. For he knew she didn’t care for the bumpy old toad, but a Princesses duty is sometimes an unpleasant one. Particularly if it is in the best interest of the Kingdom. Lessy and Fig, which was the name chosen for her for lack of her real one, dodge glertimer attacks, bridge breaking trolls, and even an encounter with the Shadow dragon who just happens to be the Kings biggest and most troublesome foe. Their battles are nothing short of legendary.Ultimately, after meeting the mermaid Genevieve, Fig finds out who she is, who her father is, and why she should be more patient with him. She learns the hard way that not all friends are friends, and not all enemies are who or what they seem.