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In 1682 France, Cendrillion, to escape her wicked stepmother, must compete with the other women at court for the Prince's favor, forcing her to decide if she can bear losing the boy she loves in order to leave a life she hates.

"Meet Rapunzel's friends, get to know her enemies, and explore her kingdom in this official guide to Tangled: The Series, now airing on Disney Channel"--Back cover.

Beloved New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit has created a treasury of fairy tales--with each story containing just the right amount of magic and charm to fill five minutes. Mary Engelbreit's signature illustrations and enchanting stories have captivated readers young and old. Now, in this collection of twelve fairy tales--selected by Mary Engelbreit herself--favorite characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White each come alive in a story that can be read aloud in five minutes or less. Whether it's playtime or bedtime, it's the perfect time for a story!.

When Agatha wishes she'd chosen a different Happy Ending, she accidentally reopens the gates to the School for Good and Evil. But when the girls return, they notice that the world they knew has changed. Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they've been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil's old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha's belong to -- her best friend or her prince?.

Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.

"This . . . Disney princess volume features five . . . illustrated origin princess stories featuring Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Belle, and Ariel"--Amazon.com.

"From James M. Cain to Stephen King, from Sophocles to the Marquis de Sade to Iceberg Slim, here are stunning and sometimes macabre visualizations of some of the greatest crime and mystery stories of all time. Rick Geary brings his crisp style to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment; C. Frakes resurrects the forgotten novella "Talma Gordon," the first mystery written by an African American. Crime finds new life in these graphic renditions of The Arabian Nights, the Bible, James Joyce's Dubliners, Patricia Highsmith, and leading mystery writers of today like Jo Nesb??"--.

The story of the Three Little Pigs is one of the best-loved of all tales. Which of their houses will withstand the mighty 'huff and puff' of the Big, Bad Wolf? This new edition has plenty of drama and excitement in the stunning illustrations, while the rhythmic text brings the peril in the story to life.

The story of Little Red Riding Hood and her meeting with the Big, Bad Wolf has been handed down the generations so that today it's one of the most popular tales for young children. This beautiful new edition tells the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers, and brings the action to life with brilliant new artwork.

Summer is all fun and games for the grasshopper, but he’s forgetting something important: winter is coming. Meanwhile, the ant is working hard to prepare. What will the cold months bring for these two bugs? This retelling of Aesop’s famous fable shows readers the importance of time management and responsibility. Readers will see how the ant’s good work ethic pays off, while the grasshopper still has a lot to learn.