Gail Carson Levine

Los misterios están por todas partes, sobre todo en Dos Castillos: Un atractivo entrenador de gatos, una princesa despistada, ladrones invisibles, un rey codicioso, un ogro noble, muchos gatos y un dragón detective. Elodie viaja a la ciudad de Dos Castillos para convertirse en actriz, pero de camino se ve envuelta en una peligrosa misión para investigar un crimen. Hay un ladrón en la ciudad, el conde ha desaparecido, se rumorea que ha habido un asesinato, en el castillo suceden cosas extrañas... y los gatos parecen saber más de lo que deberían. Una historia basada en El gato con botas con tintes de Shrek.

Adelina y Meryl, las dos princesas del reino de Bamarre, viven sin preocupaciones en un hermoso castillo, y sus únicas aventuras son las que leen o sueñan. Pero la desgracia acecha... Meryl cae enferma y nadie conoce la cura de su misterioso mal. A pesar de los buenos propositos de todos, en la corte nadie parece muy capacitado para emprender un peligroso viaje en busca de un remedio. Adelina no es valiente, ni fuerte, ni demasiado intrepida, pero daria la vida por su hermana. Pese al miedo que le inspira lo desconocido, se lanza sola a esa aventura incierta, adentrandose en un mundo asombroso, repleto de peligrosos dragones, ogros y espectros.

¿Verdad que no creerías nunca a alguien que de repente te dijera que le piedieras un deseo porque ella lo hará realidad? ¿Dónde se ha visto que existan las hadas madrinas? ¿Acaso no están encerradas en los libros? Pues bien, eso pensaba Wilma Sturtz hasta que se encontro con ELLA. Wilma tiene muy claro que es lo que mas le gustaria en este mundo: ser una chica querida en la escuela. Dicho y hecho: en seguida le llueven los pretendientes, todas las compañeras de clase quieren ser sus amigas y el telefono no deja de sonar. Pero ¿ha pensado bien Wilma cuales seran las consecuencias de su deseo? ¿Valdra realmente la pena?.

La formación del Imperio otomano y las campañas de expansión de sus gobernantes son algunos de los capítulos que iluminan un periodo fascinante de la historia turca. Bajo un mismo dominio, pueblos de diferentes religiones, lenguas y culturas convivieron una veces pacificamente y otras chocando en conflictos cuyas repercusiones continuan vigentes, como los que propiciaron el reparto de Europa central o los que marcaron la escision entre sunnies y chiies.

El País de Nunca Jamás está en peligro, y sólo Campanilla y sus amigas, Rani, Prilla y Vidia pueden devolverle la tranquilidad. Entretanto, Prilla deberá descubrir cuál es su don...¿Crees en las hadas? Para los que creen en las sorpresas, para los que creen en un mundo secreto donde su propia hada les esta esperando...Ha llegado el momento de volar con las Hadas Disney. Creer es solo el principio.Este es el primer libro de un ambicioso proyecto, de la prestigiosa autora norteamericnaa Gail Carson Levien, que tiene a las hadas como indiscutibles protagonistas. Mas de cincuenta imagenes a color enriquecen, si cabe, todavia mas la historia.

El mundo encantado de Ela descubre una nueva lectura de cuentos como La Cenicienta con un planteamiento original que le ha valido multitud de galardones:Newbery Honor Book, Notable Childrens Book, Qu

If nobody wants him, thats fine.Hell just take care of himself.When his father dies, Dave knows nothing will ever be thesame. And then it happens. Dave lands in an orphanagethe cold and strict Hebrew Home for Boys in Harlemfar from the life he knew on the Lower East Side. But hes not so worried. He knows hell be okay. He always is. If it doesnt work out, hell just leave, find a better place to stay. But its not that simple.Outside the gates of the orphanage, the nighttime streets of Harlem buzz with jazz musicians and swindlers; exclusive parties and mystifying strangers. Inside, another world unfolds, thick with rare friendships and bitter enemies. Perhaps somewhere, among it all, Dave can find a place that feels like home.

Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to be pretty . . .Azas singing is the fairest in all the land, and the most unusual. She can "throw" her voice so it seems to come from anywhere. But singing is only one of the two qualities prized in the Kingdom of Ayortha. Aza doesnt possess the other: beauty. Not even close. Shes hidden in the shadows in her parents inn, but when she becomes lady-in-waiting to the new queen, she has to step into the lightespecially when the queen demands a dangerous favor. A magic mirror, a charming prince, a jealous queen, palace intrigue, and an injured king twine into a maze that Aza must penetrate to save herself and her beloved kingdom.

Theres nothing wrong with Wilma Sturtz. Shes perfectly nice. But nobody cares about nice at Claverford, her middle school. Wilma is left out, forgotten, ignored -- until she meets an extraordinary old lady who grants a wish: for Wilma to be the most popular kid in school. Presto! Everything changes. Now Wilma has more best friends than she can keep track of and forty dates to the Graduation Night Dance; and someone is writing her love poetry. What more could she want? Nothing! But will it last? How can Wilma make sure she is never unpopular again?From Gail Carson Levine, author of the Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted, this modern-day fairy tale shows a very real girl in a very unusual predicament, and along the way it reveals some painful truths about whether or not we really want to be liked for who we are.

Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectationsand outwit a fairys curse.Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications, with the help of her devoted friend (and test subject) Wormy. So when Wormy unexpectedly proposes to her, she kindly turns him down; she has far too much to do to be marrying anyone. And besides, she simply isnt in love with him.But a certain meddling fairy named Lucinda has been listening in, and she doesnt approve of Evies rejection. Suddenly, Evie finds herself transformed from a girl into a hideous, hungry ogre!Stuck in this new and confusing form, Evie now has only sixty-two days to accept another proposalor else be stuck as an ogre forever.Friends to Lovers: She thinks of Wormy as just a friend, but his surprise proposal is the event that kicks off her perilous curse. Transformation Fantasy: After rejecting the proposal, a meddling fairy transforms Evie from a talented young healer into a hideous, hungry ogre. A Clever Heroine: Practical and determined, Evie wont let a little thing like being an ogre stop her from her lifes callingor from outwitting the fairy who cursed her. A Beloved Fairytale World: Return to the magical world of the Newbery Honor-winning classic Ella Enchanted and meet a new cast of characters alongside familiar faces like the fairy Lucinda.

This novel from Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine about two princesses battling against their fates in the middle of the Trojan War is a must-read for anyone who loves Greek mythology or the Percy Jackson books!Cassandra, a princess of Troy and follower of Apollo, is delighted when the god himself appears to her. Apollo asks to love her in exchange for giving her future sight, and she agreesbut recoils when he kisses her. Enraged, the god transforms his gift into a curse: Cassandras visions will never be believed.After horrifying images of coming war and death pour into her mind, and with no one to heed her warnings, Cassandra risks her safety again and again to avert the disaster awaiting Troy.But it will take yearsand the friendship of an Amazon warrior princess named Rinfor Cassandra to find hope of success in reversing the course of the war.With heroines to cheer for and nail-biting adventures, Newbery Honorwinning author Gail Carson Levine once again transports her readers, this time to ancient Troy, where princesses (even cursed ones) will stop at nothing to shape their fate.Can one cursed princess and a fierce Amazon warrior change the course of the most famous war in history?Greek Mythology Retelling: Experience the Trojan War from a new perspective, where the god Apollo is a terrifying enemy and a princesss curse is the most dangerous weapon of all. Strong Female Characters: Follow Cassandra, the brilliant Trojan princess nobody believes, and Rin, the fierce Amazon warrior who becomes her only hope. An Unlikely Friendship: A Trojan royal and an Amazon princess must learn to trust each other to stand against gods and armies. Adventure and High Stakes: Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Circe, this page-turner is filled with prophecy, action, and the battle to define your own destiny.

Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved Newbery Honor Book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. The two princesses of Bamarre couldnt be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.Then disaster strikes, and Addieterrified and unpreparedsets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons.Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sisters livesand Barmarres fatehang in the balance.A Tale of Two Sisters: Brave Meryl is her kingdoms warrior. Timid Addie just wants to be safe. When a deadly illness strikes Meryl, their roles must be reversed. A Perilous Quest: To save her sister, Addie must journey into a land of magic and monsters, facing dangers she never dreamed she could survive. Finding Courage: This is a timeless story about a shy princess who discovers the hero within when the person she loves most is in peril. Classic Fantasy Adventure: Perfect for young readers who love epic journeys, dragons, gryphons, and stories where sisterhood is the greatest magic of all.

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Gail Carson Levine can help you achieve your goals.Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine offers a behind-the-scenes take on writing and teaches you how to become a world-class author. Drawing from her popular blog, Gail answers readers fiction- and poetry-writing questions and dives into how to make a story come alive. If youre interested in writing prose and poetry or just want to be a better and more rounded writer, this book will help you on your creative journey.With her trademark humor and vast writing knowledge, Gail Carson Levine reveals the tricks of her trade, writer to writer.Supports the Common Core State StandardsThis writer-to-writer guide delivers practical lessons on the craft of storytelling:Creative Writing Prompts: Dozens of fun, practical exercises and writing prompts designed to spark your imagination and get your story started. World-Building and Fantasy: Learn the secrets to inventing spectacular creatures, making up an entire country, and bringing magical worlds to life. Believable Villains and Heroes: Craft dastardly villains you love to hate and unforgettable main characters that leap right off the page. Prose and Poetry Techniques: Explore the craft of both storytelling and poetry with easy-to-understand lessons perfect for any young, aspiring author.

This Is Just to SayIf youre looking for a nice happy bookput this one down and run away quicklyForgive me sweetness and good cheer are boringInspired by William Carlos Williamss famous poem This Is Just to Say, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine delivers a wickedly funny collection of her own false apology poems, imagining how tricksters really feel about the mischief they make. Matthew Cordells clever and playful line art lightheartedly captures the spirit of the poetry. This is the perfect book for anyone whos ever apologized . . . and not really meant it.

Falling in love is never easy, but falling in love with an immortal god while your days on earth are numbered is almost more than a young girl can bear. Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning new world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens in Ever.Kezi knows her days are numbered. But accepting death is hard, especially when her romance with Olus is so newOlus, the god of wind and loneliness. Love brings Kezi the will to fight her fate. Love gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. Togetherand apartthey encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, and the tests of the Akkan gods. If they succeed, they will be together. If they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate lossand Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice. A Mortal and an Immortal: Kezis days are numbered, a sacrifice to a demanding god. Olus, the god of wind, is eternal. Their love is the one thing that might save them both. Forbidden Love: He is a god from the land of Akka. She is a mortal bound by an unbreakable vow. To be together, they must challenge the divine order itself. An Underworld Journey: To change her destiny, Kezi must descend into Wadir, the land of the dead, and face its cruel lorda quest from which no mortal has ever returned. Fighting Fate: A stunning epic fantasy about flawed gods, ancient omens, and two souls who risk everything to defy a fate that has already been written.

The Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine, weaves a thrilling tale of mystery in this companion to A Tale of Two Castles.Elodie, the dragon detective Meenore, and the kindly shape-shifting ogre Count Jonty Um are all on their way to Elodies home island of Lahnt.Elodie has barely set foot on land before she learns that the Replica, a statue that keeps her islands deadly volcano from erupting, has been stolen! If the Replica isnt found in three days, a mountain will be destroyed. And when Elodie ends up alone with a cast of characters that may all be guilty, she has to use her wits to try to unravel a tangled web of lies.New York Times bestselling author Gail Carson Levine has written an imaginative, fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure that will be enjoyed by fans of A Tale of Two Castles, as well as those meeting Elodie, Meenore, and Count Jonty Um for the first time.With the islands volcano set to erupt, can this trio of unlikely heroes solve the case in time?A Dragon Detective: The brilliant, if smelly, dragon Meenore is on the case, teaching Elodie how to deduce, induce, and solve the unanswerable. An Unlikely Friendship: A clever girl, a grumpy dragon, and a gentle, kindhearted ogre named Count Jonty Um must learn to work together to save the day. A Race Against Time: The magical Replica has been stolen, and if it isnt found in three days, the islands volcano will destroy everything. A Puzzling Mystery: Trapped with a cast of quirky and suspicious characters, Elodie must unravel a tangled web of lies where everyone is a suspect.

Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable charactersand much, much more.She advises you about what to do when you feel stuckand how to use helpful criticism. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire.With humor, honesty, and wisdom, Gail Carson Levine shows you that you, too, can make magic with your writing.In this interactive book, Gail Carson Levine shares the secrets to making your own magic:Story Ideas & Prompts: Find inspiration everywhere and never run out of ideas again with story starters you can use right away. Memorable Characters: Go beyond the basics to create heroes, villains, and friends that feel real to your readers. How to Write Dialogue: Learn the tricks to writing conversations that sound natural, reveal character, and move the story forward. Plot & Pacing: Structure your story with exciting beginnings, satisfying endings, and a middle that keeps readers turning the page. Revising with Confidence: Discover how to find and fix problems in your first draft and turn a good story into a great one.

In A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine tells a moving and ambitious historical fiction story set during the expulsion of Jews from Spain, about a young Jewish girl full of heart who must play her own role in her peoples epic historyno matter the sacrifice.Surrounded by her large family, Loma is happy living in the juderia of Alcala de Henares, Spain, in this powerful coming of age tale, and wants nothing more than to someday have a family of her own.Still, when her intimidating grandfather, her Belo, decides to bring her along on his travels, shes excited to join him. Belo has the ear of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and Loma relishes her adventures with him, adventures that are beyond the scope of most girls of the time. She soon learns just how dangerous the world is for the Jews of Spain, and how her grandfathers influence keeps their people safe.But the older Loma gets, the more she longs to realize her own dreamsif Belo will ever allow her to leave his side.For a girl torn between her own desires and the fate of her people, what does it mean to be brave?Coming of Age in History: Follow Loma as she grows from a happy young girl into a thoughtful young woman who understands the weight of her role and the sacrifices required. A Grandfathers Protection: Witness the unique bond between Loma and her grandfather, Belo, a man with the ear of the king and queen, whose protection is the only thing standing between his people and danger. 15th-Century Spain: Journey through a richly detailed historical setting, from the vibrant juderia to the royal court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, at a perilous moment for the Jews of Spain. Family and Duty: Explore the powerful, complex relationships of a large family and a young girls struggle to find her own path while honoring the traditions and expectations of her heritage.

This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairys giftthe gift of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether its to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.A tween favorite for 25 yearsnow shared with todays young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!What happens when the most strong-willed girl in the kingdom is forced to be the most obedient?A Rebellious Heroine: Ella of Frell wasnt born to follow orders. But thanks to a fairys "gift", she has no choiceunless she can find the cleverness to fight back. A Magical Quest: To break her curse, Ella must journey through a kingdom filled with hungry ogres, kind giants, and treacherous new family members. An Unforgettable Romance: A charming prince, a royal ball, and a glass slipper... but this is no ordinary fairy tale, and Ella must save herself first. Humor and Heart: Praised by readers and teachers for over 25 years, this witty and enchanting adventure is about finding your own voice against all odds.