A carnival of wild and wondrous characters from another time, in an absolutely unforgettable place.

Award-winning author Sally Gardner delivers a whimsical tale about the daughter of a mermaid and an ice cream maker, a mysterious talking tiger, and a challenge as big as the moon. From a magical world of well-dressed animals, talking toads, and bossy princesses comes a timeless story about Mr. Tiger and his troupe of acrobats, and Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice cream maker. Together they must figure out how to turn the moon blue, appease a grumpy giant, and make the best-tasting and rarest ice cream in the world--Gongalong Berry Ice Cream. Told with beautiful one-color illustrations throughout, this modern fairy tale teaches us that happiness is sometimes big enough to solve even the toughest problems.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Skye Warren comes a new story in her Smoke and Mirrors series. Charismatic. Devious. Secretive. Emerson Durand is the ringmaster for the illustrious Cirque des Miroirs. In each city he finds a new woman to command for the night. Until he finds the one woman who doesn't bow to his demands. Luna Rider soars through the air as an aerial acrobat. She's determined to provide for herself and her sister, but she doesn't count on being gambled away. Or the secrets that hover under the striped tent. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** Reviews for Blue Moon: “The writing was lyrical and the story immensely engaging. I was pulled right into this little book and at times felt as if I were soaring along with Luna.” ~ BMused12 “Great storytelling, vibrant characters, and all the alpha-male you can handle!” ~ Dar Gee Reads “Blue Moon is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!” ~ Bookeverlasting “This is the perfect novella introduction to this world.” ~ beez.bookshelf

"An absolute charmer."--Library Journal Starred Review "Simply put, this is a ripsnorting good historical yarn full of circus lore, so smartly told by an expert storyteller that it's the kind of book truly deserving that overused term 'page-turner.'"--Chicago Sun-Times "With no safety net, Raleigh takes a spectacular highwire route...making it all look easy in this captivating tale of a decent man in a very hard world. Beguiling, wise and wonderful."--Kirkus Reviews Starred Review "A heartwarming, often humorous story filled with interesting circus lore as well as deeper themes about the value of human connection, especially as life winds down."--Booklist "Rollicking, warmhearted...As dramatic and engaging as a high-wire act, the novel combines honest story-telling with down-home wit. There's plenty of smartly written, feel-good fun under this big top." --Publishers Weekly For the boy, it was the first real chance for a future. For the man, it was one last chance to triumph over his past. Opportunities like these happen only once in a Blue Moon.

When a powerful centuries-old vampire hits Anita Blake's town, a battle of the undead ensues.

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A richly emotional story of love and passion, from the bestselling author of Keeper of the Dream. To Jessalyn Letty, a wild, flame-haired child of the storm-tossed Cornish moors, McCady Trelawny was the most fascinating man she had ever met. Returning from a long journey, McCady found that the laughing, barefoot girl had blossomed into a bold, ravishing woman. Theirs was a love that comes along only once in a blue moon. . . .