wolves

A young wolf named Zima visits the witch Baba Yaga to ask for help for her family. Baba Yaga agrees but requires that Zima switch bodies with her, while she carries out a secret mission. Zima, posing as Baba Yaga, is visited by an orphan village girl named Nadya who needs help for her friend Katerina, betrothed to the Tsar. In the process, Zima discovers a common enemy that endangers the wolves, the witches, and the villagers.

"Revisit the tale of Red Riding Hood. A visit to her grandmother turns dangerous with the addition of a wolf! Will Red Riding Hood make it there safely, or fall victim to the wolf's traps?"--Provided by publisher.

"Dogs and wolves are different animals. Dogs are pets and live with people. Wolves are wild and live in nature. But these mammals do have some things in common, such as bodies covered in fur, and an incredible sense of smell. Get ready to discover a lot more about dogs and wolves - what they share and the many ways they are different!"--Provided by publisher.

A little girl on her way to visit her grandmother meets a hungry wolf in the forest. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

Emily Hunter loves hanging out with her new neighbors, Drew and Vicky Strig, but when she starts noticing some strange occurrences at their home, Emily begins to wonder if her neighbors are hiding a shocking secret.

"In a new age, Fushi befriends a teenager named Yuki. In the comforting safety of Yuki's home, Fushi gathers his comrades one last time. As the days pass, Fushi also meets a descendent of Hayase named Mizuha. He laughs, feasts, and ponders what new emotions and encounters await... Before long, however, a troubling encounter sends ripples of doubt through his quiet life"--Back cover.

"It is evident that Fushi's old comrades struggle to adjust to their modern surroundings. His friends express interest in leaving their shared home, and Fushi begins to feel a devastating new emotion. Mizuha, however, has something more sinister in store for him"--Back cover.

"In a world lurking with enemies long assumed to be defeated, Fushi must grapple with parasitic Nokkers parading as beloved neighbors, mothers, and siblings. Before long, the Beholder appears before Fushi as a young boy, bringing word of the Nokkers' devastating victory . . ."--Back cover.

"Now, the Nokkers lurk just beneath the surface at school, at playgrounds, and even within Fushi's friend circle. As Mizuha's family secret comes to the fore, the Nokkers stretch their tendrils toward the Beholder, who has been reborn as a human boy named Satoru . . ."--Back cover.

"Several centuries have passed since the siege of Renril, and now, mankind celebrates a peaceful world. In an era free of the menacing Nokkers, the battles of Fushi and his comrades are relegated to mere legend. One day, Fushi reawakens to cars speeding down streets, wires hanging suspended in the sky, neon lights aglitter . . . What else could lie in wait?"--Back cover.