mythical animals

Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, the fairy folk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this compendium will reveal their secrets. From Cornish pixies and Spanish goblins to the forest gnomes of the Congo, welcome to the world of the fairy folk. This book features a mix of fairy 'facts' and short retellings of some fairy tales.

Twelve-year-old Rufus Takada Collins discovers feylings on his grandfather's farm and it is up to him and his cousin Abigail to find the magical train cars that will carry them safely home.

"What is so magical about a unicorn's horn? Why are unicorn tears so special? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes fascinating information and wild facts to hold readers' interest and support comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index."--.

"How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes fascinating information and wild facts to hold readers' interest and support comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index"--.

"A boy discovers a medieval Book of Beasts and uses it to invent a tale of heroic deeds. Each time he says the name of an animal, it magically emerges from the book, causing a day full of hilarity and mayhem at the castle"--.

"Marina and four other girls who didn't get their animal familiars on Pairing Day discover they are Mythics, who must find their familiar among the mythical beasts through quests of courage, pitting them against others seeking their mysterious power"--Provided by publisher.

"Sorceline has proven herself a star student at Balzar's prestigious academy--but her gifts might have gotten the best of her. As Sorceline fights for her life, her classmates must work to uncover her origin story, revealing details of her past that may offer a key to their present"--Amazon.

"Bo Tinseltail and friends meet a kitsune who helps them find a cure after they all catch the Glitter Bug"--.

"Sorceline has proven herself a star student at Balzar's prestigious academy--but her gifts might have gotten the best of her. As Sorceline fights for her life, her classmates must work to uncover her origin story, revealing details of her past that may offer a key to their present"--Amazon.

When an ancient Greek crypt at the Gotham City Museum of Natural History is opened unleashing mythological monsters, the Mystery Inc. gang team up with Batman and Batwoman to battle the creatures and uncover the super-criminal behind the mayhem.