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Delia Langley has been a prisoner all her life - a prisoner to high society and its conventions. A prisoner to her wealthy father's overprotective measures. A prisoner to a fiancé-to-be in an arrangement made by her father to have a royal heir. Now nineteen, Delia is ready to leave another prison, the manmade "city in the sky," Beau Monde, where she's been tucked away, high above London all these many years. Her marriage to Lord Thaddeus Templeton will be announced after her debutante ball, and the wheels will be set in motion for Delia to take her place as a proper society lady.

"The Knight of the Red Rosehips" is the first book from "The Adventures of the Elves" series. The reader should be warned that there are adventures galore here, and once you step in, there is no stepping back. Acorn is a young and valiant knight, who is happily in love with his girlfriend Rosehip. However, one day he meets a mysterious knight, all dressed in red, who kidnaps him. Now it is to Rosehip to save the love of her life, no matter what dangers lie ahead. More than a satisfying beginning to a remarkable series.

"The Dragon King’s Daughter" is the last book about the adventures of Prince Carvallo and our beloved friends. After serious exploration and searching, the prince’s native world is finally found. They all go there, but things are not what they expected. The whole planet is covered with living dragons, and Carvallo’s people are nowhere to be found. Will his misfortunes never end? It is more than a satisfying conclusion to a remarkable series, teeming not only with dragons, sorceresses, and demons, but with emotions, kindness, and friendship.

Rascal isn't the bravest dog in the world. His playful nature sometimes gets him into trouble. Luckily his owner Joel is always there to stand up for him. But when exploring on holiday puts them in great danger, Rascal knows that only he can save his best friend. Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.

After trailing spouse Marah Lenaerts suffers her third miscarriage in as many years, her husband Eden surprises her with a vacation to Malaysia, hoping it will lift her spirits. And it does, as they enjoy trading the bustle of their Shanghai life behind for the idyllic tropical paradise. But while on a diving excursion, they’re taken hostage by a group of terrorists, who take them to a remote island and hold them there for ransom. The longer that time drags on, though, the more doubts Marah begins to have about their captors’ true motivations.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home. Rascal can hardly believe his luck when he's rescued from dog catchers by Lucas, a boy who's on the run too, from bullies. Rascal, lost and far away from home, knows what it's like to feel frightened. Can he show Lucas how to stand up for himself? Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year. Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home. Rascal is lost, hungry and scared. He's trying to find his way home, to his best friend and master Joel - but danger is everywhere. There's a wild dog on the loose, and he's after Rascal... Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year. Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, "Zargon Zoo" in 1991.

Kara is going on a school trip. She is looking forward to it. But Rose cries on the bus. Maybe she feels homesick? Kara wants to comfort her, but she forgets it because so much fun stuff is happening. And then, during the treasure hunt, Rose suddenly disappears.

Kara is going to do a play at the club. She has never tried being on a stage before, but she is excited. Julie is too. Maybe a bit more than Kara, because she is sure she is going to get the lead role. But maybe Kara wants the lead role too.

In this collection of five wonderful stories, follow Kara as she navigates the complexities of friendships, love interests, and school. From BFF necklaces and sleepovers to mean boys and first crushes, K for Kara 1-5 seamlessly weaves together the ups and downs of childhood. A heartfelt series, K for Kara 1-5 is ideal for young readers seeking relatable characters as well as exciting stories about navigating youth. Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's and YA books in 2003. Since then, she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.

This is a true tale about a great friendship between two very different people. But are they really that different in the end? When Nadia starts in Kara's class, she's a little shy but Kara happily shows her around. That makes Nadia feel right at home. When Kara meets Nadia in the local park, Nadia is surrounded by her entire family. They all speak in a different language and some of them are wearing scarfs around their head. Suddenly, Kara is the one who's feeling shy and almost doesn't want to go and talk to Nadia.

"The Mad Sorceress" is the first part in "The Magical Falcon" series. Sigurd, Sandra, and Monika are enjoying their summer vacation, playing like any other children. Little do they know that soon their life is about to be changed forever. A magical prince appears before them, and takes them to a most extraordinary adventure, where magic and fantastical episodes reign supreme. But when one of the children suffers at the hands of an evil sorceress, things are about to get ugly.

Yet another adventure with Prince Carvallo and the three children. Soon after their last adventure in the garden of the evil sorceress, Sandra, Sigurd, and Monika are visited by the prince once again. This time, however, he is the one to suffer at the hands of the evil ruler of Isengrim in the land of cold winter. Of course that our friends want to save the prince, but the fortress appears impregnable.

Continuing the entertaining and beautiful saga about the elves’ adventures, "The Sorceress, Black Raven" is about a tournament taking place in the king’s court. Acorn, our young and brave protagonist, is among the participating knights. As he is about to start, however, a raven flies towards the king and snatches his crown. And, of course, it is up to Acorn and Rosehip to follow the bird and retrieve the crown. Their remarkable adventure is marked by new friendships, dangerous situations, and sudden twists of the fate.

Prince Carvallo’s second name is adventure. Or perhaps trouble. This time, he takes us to a cold and inhospitable world of mysteries. Behind the stormy weather conditions lurk scary demons that are ready to strike. And when Monika disappears, the rescue mission is the first and foremost thing on the agenda for our friends. But they are in for a shock, for nothing on this strange, demonic world is what it seems.

The last book from "The Adventures of the Elves" offers a satisfying and hair-raising experience for the young readers. There is a party going in the elven king’s palace. Everyone is invited and having the fun of their lives, when a giant destroys the gates and attempts to take the castle for himself. You can easily say that everyone is more than scared, but not Acorn and his beloved Rosehip, who are always ready for another adventure. The sword that can defeat the giant is hidden in a cave, guarded by a terrible dragon.

Kara loves drawing and she's good at it too. But when she starts taking drawing classes with people who are very good at drawing, she suddenly loses her confidence. In fact, she doesn't think drawing is fun anymore.

Rose and Julie are having a sleepover at Malou’s. Kara cannot go, because she is sick. She cannot go sledding either. And when she gets well, the snow is gone. Can she sleep over at Malou’s now?

Kara’s birthday is coming up. She wants a bunny. Like the one Rose has. But Kara’s dad has lost his job. And her parents constantly fight about money. Kara thinks she has to wish for something a bit more sensible than a pet ... And then something happens. Something bad!

Kara is going to a waterpark with her best friends. It will be the best vacation ever. In the waterpark, she meets Karl...Karl with a K. He is cute and Kara can feel she is falling in love, but is Karl in love with her too?