The first story in this collection of mythical tales was written abouta Stranger that Echo, the narrator, met in the ashes, smoke andremains of the fallen twin towers after 9/11.
Wild country, land hungry pioneers, angry native Indians, a vicious attack in the dark of night, stolen gold, a secret hiding place, the mysterious death of a treasure hunter -- they're all in the legend of the secret cave on the hill.
A cynical, disabled film director with borderline personality disorder gets recruited to join a secret organization that oversees relations between Hollywood and Fairyland in this Nebula Awardnominated and Tiptree Award Honor Book that's the first novel in a new urban fantasy series from debut author Mishell Baker.
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Fear of Flying brings the seductive Greek poet to life in this "e;enormously entertaining"e; tale (Booklist).
This novel of ancient Greece, featuring Plato and a young actor, by the bestselling author of the Novels of Alexander the Great, is "e;a shining light"e; (Hilary Mantel, Man Booker Award-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies).
New York Times Bestseller: This retelling of the Greek myth of Theseus, king of Athens, is “one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times” (The New York Times).
A New York Times-bestselling trilogy about the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and its leader from an author hailed by Hilary Mantel as "e;a shining light.
The award-winning author How to Fracture a Fairy Tale revamps the Camelot legend with stories of King Arthur's powerful mentor, the great magician Merlin.
In these twenty-eight magnificent tales, which include two Nebula Award winners, Jane Yolen puts a provocative spin on familiar storybook worlds and beloved fairy tale charactersOne of the most acclaimed and honored authors in science fiction and fantasy, Jane Yolen has been called "e;the Hans Christian Andersen of America"e; for her brilliant reimagining of classic fairy tales.
After the death of wise old Mangan, the Regent of Esphania, many of the regent's skills and qualities seem to have been transferred to his beautiful and intelligent cat, Niffy, who at once attaches herself to the new ruler, Prince Jamas.
Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence (generally in the form of blood) of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person.
The unearthing of the Mayans seeds: A brilliant story that encases; love, emotions, facts of life, mystery and suspense; all compounded into fiction and funny drama.
Here at last is David Novak's popular retelling of the famous folktale, complete with illustrated instructions for forming his original string figures.
Headstrong heroines and hot-tempered chieftains, loch monsters and hill fairies, cattle raids and clan feuds, wise animals and foolish saints: the Scottish Highlands' folktales date back centuries and preserve the history and beliefs of a people deeply rooted in their land and culture.
