characters in literature

A ghoulish book of nursery rhymes is missing its ending, and anyone who stumbles into its pages falls forever in an endlesss nightmare.

Stuck helping her eccentric aunts in their dusty antique shop, Dawn accidentally awakens Maleficent, who casts a mysterious sleeping spell over the town, forcing Dawn to put an end to this nightmare.

While visiting the library, Isabella, a purple-haired girl who loves books, pretends to be her favorite children's book characters.

In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.

"Kip is a quiet kid in a loud city. She's easy to miss and that's the way she likes it. Then, one day, Kip's quiet life is suddenly interrupted. Ten of her favorite characters have stepped out of their worlds and into hers. But what happens when a dragon-hunting rabbit leaves his comic strip? When an old man leaves his picture book? When a ninja leaves her TV show, a race-car driver leaves their video game, and a dinosaur turns up from Kip's nightmares?"--Provided by publisher.

"Seventh-grader Tristan Strong tumbles into the MidPass and, with allies John Henry and Brer Rabbit, must entice the god Anansi to come out of hiding and seal the hole Tristan accidentally ripped in the sky"--Provided by publisher.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a graphic novel in the Land of Stories series featuring Goldilocks--as you've never seen her before! When we first meet her in The Land of Stories:The Wishing Spell, Goldilocks is a beautiful and tough-as-nails outlaw. Discover her origin story and more in this brand new, lushly illustrated full-color graphic novel, as she takes you on adventures where she may or may not break a few laws along the way. Once upon a time, the kingdoms of the fairy-tale world lived in perfect harmony under the guidance of the Happily Ever After Assembly. But not all creatures and territories have been invited to this peaceful union. Monsters and criminals have found refuge in the Dwarf Forests, a land without rulers or law. When a plot by the Charming brothers is unveiled and threatens to push society's unwanted from their homes, the fairy-tale world's harmony and Goldilocks' home are put in jeopardy . . . New and returning fans of the Land of Stories will fall in love with the adventures of Goldilocks before she met Alex and Conner Bailey. Fans will recognize familiar characters including Porridge, Jack, and Queen Red Riding Hood; and a ragtag team of misfits is introduced, including Puss in Boots, Little Miss Muffet, Pinocchio, and more.  .

"Kilala and Rei take a magic carpet ride into the world of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine to locate the sixth gem of the tiara. They're soon captured by guards and must plot their escape. Then the Genie's lamp falls into the wrong hands, and another woman tries to put Rei under her spell. Meanwhile, the search for the gem intensifies. Will Kilala be able to rescue Paradiso and live happily ever after?"--Back cover.

"When Tirza is accused of stealing Queen Ella's glass slippers, she must find the true culprit before the King and Queen lose their patience"--Provided by publisher.

"Teen detective Mary Elizabeth continues to unravel a dark conspiracy that has turned her best friend and boyfriend into villainous monsters--all while battling her own inner demons"--Provided by publisher.