Hoffman, Mary

Fifteen-year-old Georgia, who loves horses as much as she hates her bullying stepbrother, buys a figurine of a winged horse and finds it has magical powers that transport her from present-day London to the sixteenth-century world of Talia where, in the city of Remora, similar to Sienna, Italy, she finds danger and intrigue as well as friendship and a chance to perfect her riding skills.

Grace and her group of friends, the Famous Five, face a variety of changes, including a new girl in class, taking part in the Christmas play, losing a dear friend, and challenging the grown-ups in their lives.

An African-American child wonders why all Christmas tree angels look alike and sets out to find an angel that looks just like him.

Introduces and retells eight of the parables told by Jesus.

Portrays various kinds of seals and sea lions in their natural environment and discusses their struggle for survival.

Fifteen-year-old Georgia, who loves horses as much as she hates her bullying stepbrother, buys a figurine of a winged horse and finds it has magical powers that transport her from present-day London to the sixteenth-century world of Talia where, in the city of Remora, similar to Sienna, Italy, she finds danger and intrigue as well as friendship and a chance to perfect her riding skills.

While sick in bed with cancer, Lucien begins making journeys to a place in a parallel world that resembles Venice, Italy, and he becomes caught up in the political intrigues surrounding the Duchessa who rules the city.

Seventeen-year-old Sky joins Georgia and the other Stravagante when he leaves London for Giglia, a city similar to renaissance Florence, and becomes involved in ancient feuds and palace intrigue.

When her grandmother takes in a stranded family at Christmas, Grace is reluctant to share her favorite holiday with strangers, even though the visiting family includes a "real live ballerina.".

Presents illustrated retellings of fourteen classic fairy tales including "Cinderella," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Frog Prince," and "Rumpelstiltskin.".