Sarah Prineas

Un gran mago tropieza con un ladr#n que resulta tener poderos m#gicos. Un ladr#n tiene mucho de mago. Yo soy r#pido con las manos. Y puedo hacer desaparecer cosas. Pero un d#a se me ocurri# robarle al mago su locus magicalicus y el que estuvo a punto de desaparecer para siempre fui yo.

Conn debe encontrar un locus magicalicus como sea para hacer frente a la nueva amenaza de Wellmet. #Qui#n es Conn? #Es un mago? #Es un ladr#n? A #l le gustar#a que la comunidad le reconociera de una vez por todas como mago, pero sabe que eso solo ser# posible cuando encuentre su locus magicalicus; de hecho ya ten#a uno -result# ser la piedra m#s exquisita de la ciudad-, pero se destruy# en una de sus aventuras. Ahora est# convencido de que mediante un experimento pirot#cnico la magia le dir# d#nde se esconde su verdadero amuleto. El problema es que la pirotecnia est# terminantemente prohibida pero, #es eso un problema para alguien como #l? Mientras, en Wellmet, extra#as sombras convierten en estatuas de piedra y de polvo todo cuanto tocan, un polvo que s#lo puede provenir de Desh, la lejana ciudad del desierto.

A land of summer... A human child... A dangerous test. Fer is the Lady of the Summerlands - a magical realm on the other side of the Way. But Fer is also just a girl. There are many in the lands who think she should return to her own world. To prove herself, Fer must face the toughest contest of her life against leaders with powers far greater than her own. And if she loses, she risks plunging her beloved lands back into a terrible darkness... An action-packed adventure through a land of wonder, mystery and danger.

¡Vuela junto a los dragones en esta asombrosa fantasía de Sarah Prineas, autora de la exitosa serie El ladrón mago!Rafi Bywater no se parece a nadie. Los de su pueblo desconfían de el porque pasa demasiado tiempo en una guarida abandonada de dragones. Acusado de llevar "la huella del dragon" por un desconocido, el señor Flitch, Rafi se propone descubrir la verdad sobre ellos, y sobre si mismo.

¡Vuela junto a los dragones en esta asombrosa fantasía de Sarah Prineas, autora de la exitosa serie El ladrón mago!Rafi Bywater no es como los demás. En su pequeña aldea desconfían de él porque pasa demasiado tiempo en una guarida abandonada de dragones. Acusado por un desconocido, el señor Flitch, de llevar la huella del dragon Rafi se propone descubrir la verdad sobre los dragones y sobre si mismo.Durante su viaje, Rafi se hace amigo de una joven cientifica de gran talento, Maud, que tambien tiene secretos, y con quien se embarca en la busqueda de los dragones. A la vez que escapan juntos de un peligroso cazadragones, se ven envueltos en una persecucion de coches a vapor y averiguan que quiere de verdad de Rafi el señor Flitch. Ah, y a los dragones si que los encuentran.El mundo esta cambiando, Rafi respondio. Con tanta fabrica, tanto motor de vapor y tanta carretera, no queda sitio para los dragones.Quiza el de Barrow ya no este. Inspecciono la pezuña de la oveja. Ya puedes soltarla dijo y se levanto.Hay quien dice siguio explicando Shar que lo unico que hacian los dragones era robar. En Skarth se cuenta que cada dragon roba y acumula cosas diferentes, como joyas, coronas o princesas.Se agacho a recoger su cayado. Hay quien dice que estamos mejor sin dragones.¿Y a ti que te parece? pregunte.Se giro a mirar la cumbre mas alta, donde habia vivido el dragon.Volvia a tener los ojos vidriosos.Ah, Rafi Es que el dragon era tan bonito cuando volaba Se lanzaba desde alla arriba, y al desplegar las alas se oia una especie de trueno. Despues se levantaba el viento, y el dragon empezaba a dar vueltas con las escamas alumbradas por el sol. Nuestro dragon era mas azul que el cielo y brillaba al volar. Sacudio la cabeza, y enfoco la vista. Peligroso lo era, no te queda duda, pero montaba guardia en las montañas y velaba por nosotros. Era nuestro protector.Un cuento de aventuras y dragones, con un final emocionantisimo.Kirkus Reviews

Fer has always felt that she doesnt belong. She hears the call of the wild wood, the secrets it whispers. When her grandmother reveals clues about the disappearance of her father and his mystical bond to her mother, Fer begins to unlock secrets about the parents she never knew. Led to a reflecting pool which uncovers The Way, Fer finds an enchanting and dangerous land. And it is here that she will realise her destiny - to face down the deadly Mor and free this land from its imprisonment in ice and evil.

¡Vuela junto a los dragones en esta asombrosa fantasía de Sarah Prineas, autora de la exitosa serie El ladrón mago!Rafi Bywater no es como los demás. En su pequeña aldea desconfían de él porque pasa demasiado tiempo en una guarida abandonada de dragones. Acusado por un desconocido, el señor Flitch, de llevar la huella del dragon Rafi se propone descubrir la verdad sobre los dragones y sobre si mismo.Durante su viaje, Rafi se hace amigo de una joven cientifica de gran talento, Maud, que tambien tiene secretos, y con quien se embarca en la busqueda de los dragones. A la vez que escapan juntos de un peligroso cazadragones, se ven envueltos en una persecucion de coches a vapor y averiguan que quiere de verdad de Rafi el señor Flitch. Ah, y a los dragones si que los encuentran.El mundo esta cambiando, Rafi respondio. Con tanta fabrica, tanto motor de vapor y tanta carretera, no queda sitio para los dragones.Quiza el de Barrow ya no este. Inspecciono la pezuña de la oveja. Ya puedes soltarla dijo y se levanto.Hay quien dice siguio explicando Shar que lo unico que hacian los dragones era robar. En Skarth se cuenta que cada dragon roba y acumula cosas diferentes, como joyas, coronas o princesas.Se agacho a recoger su cayado. Hay quien dice que estamos mejor sin dragones.¿Y a ti que te parece? pregunte.Se giro a mirar la cumbre mas alta, donde habia vivido el dragon.Volvia a tener los ojos vidriosos.Ah, Rafi Es que el dragon era tan bonito cuando volaba Se lanzaba desde alla arriba, y al desplegar las alas se oia una especie de trueno. Despues se levantaba el viento, y el dragon empezaba a dar vueltas con las escamas alumbradas por el sol. Nuestro dragon era mas azul que el cielo y brillaba al volar. Sacudio la cabeza, y enfoco la vista. Peligroso lo era, no te queda duda, pero montaba guardia en las montañas y velaba por nosotros. Era nuestro protector.Un cuento de aventuras y dragones, con un final emocionantisimo.Kirkus Reviews

Maintenant que le Dévoreur et le Wyrm ont été mis hors détat de nuire, les leaders de lErdas sortent de lombre et se rassemblent pour discuter de la dissolution des Capes-Vertes. Rollan, Conor, Abéké et Meilin sont convies aux pourparlers pour tenter de defendre leur cause, soutenus par la princesse Song, la fille de lempereur de Zhong. Mais au cours des debats, un groupe de faux Capes-Vertes envahit la salle et tue lempereur. Les quatre heros sont contraints de senfuir juste apres que leur chef leur confie le Coeur de la Terre. Il leur assigne la mission de trouver les pouvoirs lies a cette pierre magique, ainsi que trois objets precieux qui leur permettront de reunir les Capes-Vertes et ainsi de continuer a proteger le Royaume dErdas.De leur cote, les Capes-Rouges envoient Worthy pour les aider, et le jeune garçon parvient petit a petit a gagner leur confiance. Il les aide a echapper aux gardes des leaders de lErdas et a reveiller les pouvoirs du Coeur de la Terre grace auquel ils se tirent daffaire.Prochaine etape : retrouver la Griffe du Chat Sauvage, une epee dont la famille de Devin Trunswick, alias Worthy, possedait une replique.

In The Magic Thief: Lost, the second book in Sarah Prineass acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, wizards apprentice Conn is forced to improvise after he loses his locus magicalicuswith explosive results! Never mix fire with magic!Conn may only be a wizards apprentice, but even he knows its dangerous to play with fire . . . especially around magic. His master, Nevery, warns him that it could all blow up in his face. Besides, they have bigger problems to deal with. There is evil afoot in the city of Wellmet, an evil that isnt human.But Conn is drawn to the murmurs he hears every time he sets off an explosionsomething is trying to talk to him, to warn him. When none of the wizards listen, Conn takes matters into his own hands. His quest to protect everything he loves brings him face-to-face with a powerful sorcerer-king and a treachery beyond even his vivid imagination.Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howls Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: "I couldnt put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."

An adventurous dragon tale that delivers an emotionally satisfying ending. KirkusFly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series!Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else. The people in his village dont trust him because he spends too much time in an abandoned dragon lair. When a stranger, Mister Flitch, accuses Rafi of being dragon-touched, Rafi sets off to discover the truth about dragonsand about himself.On his journey, Rafi befriends a brilliant scientist, Maud, who has secrets of her own. Together they search for dragons while escaping from a dangerous dragon hunter, engaging in a steam-engine car chase, and figuring out what Mister Flitch really wants with Rafi. And, oh yes, they do find the dragons.Sarah Prineas delivers a sweeping adventure filled with glorious dragons of all kinds!What happens when the village outcast is the only one who can save them all?An Unlikely Hero: Rafi Bywater has always been an outcast. But when a dangerous stranger arrives, his secret connection to dragons might be the only thing that can save his home. Found Family: On his journey, Rafi befriends Maud, a brilliant young scientist with secrets of her own, forming a powerful bond against the forces hunting them. High-Stakes Adventure: Get ready for daring escapes, a thrilling steam-engine car chase, and a desperate search for the truth about the worlds last dragons. Secret Powers: Being "dragon-touched" comes with strange abilities Rafi doesnt understand. Discovering the source of his power is the key to his questand his survival.

Discover the fantasy and wonder of The Magic Thief, the first book in Sarah Prineass acclaimed middle grade fantasy series! Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howls Moving Castle, said: "I couldnt put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Neverys pocket and touched the wizards locus magicalicus, a stone used to focus magic and work spells. But for some reason he did not. Nevery finds that interesting, and he takes Conn as his apprentice on the provision that the boy find a locus stone of his own. But Conn has little time to search for his stone between wizard lessons and helping Nevery discover whoor whatis stealing the city of Wellmets magic.

The Magic Thief: Found, the third book in Sarah Prineass acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, finds wizards apprentice Conn on the run! Sneaking out of prison isnt easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once hes out, where does he go? His home is a pile of rubble since he blew it up doing magic. His master, the wizard Nevery, is not happy with him. Worst of all, Conns been exiled, and staying in the city will mean his death.But Wellmet is in danger from an evil predator coming to destroy the city, and Conn must set off on a quest to fight it. Suddenly, a huge shadow looms over him and he is swept away by something more awesome than his wildest imaginings. Is Conn brave enough to answer magics call, or is he really just a thief at heart?Sarah Prineass incredible world explodes with adventurea place where cities run on living magic and heroes come from the most surprising places. Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howls Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: "I couldnt put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."An Exiled Hero: Banished from Wellmet, wizards apprentice Conn is on the run. But when his city needs him most, returning could mean his death. A City in Peril: A predator magic called Arhionvar is coming to devour Wellmets living magic. Only Conn knows the true danger, but no one will listen. The Magic of Dragons: Swept away on a journey to the mysterious Dragon Mountain, Conn discovers that magics original form is more ancient and powerful than he ever imagined. An Unlikely Found Family: With his grumpy master Nevery, the formidable bodyguard Benet, and the duchesss daughter Rowan at his side, Conn learns he doesnt have to face the darkness alone.

Fer must save her realm from the Forsworn, a group destroying the land with their broken oaths, in Moonkind, the conclusion to award-winning author Sarah Prineass fantasy-adventure series, which includes Winterling, Summerkin, and the short story Thrice Sworn.As the Lady of the Summerlands, Fer has vowed to serve her people without the deception of the glamorie, and she had trusted other leaders to fulfill the same promise. But not all of the Lords and Ladies want to keep their oaths, and theyve unleashed the consequences of their betrayal onto the lands. Only Fer, with the help of the puck-boy Rook, can fight the stillness invading the realm. But can she trust Rook? And can she protect her people before its too late?Sarah Prineas combines a brave and resourceful young heroine with a richly detailed fantasy world and beloved folklore into a story that will delight middle-grade fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Ingrid Law, and Rick Riordan.Epic Quests: Fer must confront the Forsworn and stop the deadly stiltha creeping stillness born from broken promisesfrom destroying every land. Frenemies to Allies: She needs help from Rook, the puck-boy who has betrayed her before. Can she rely on a trickster when the fate of her world is at stake? A World of Magic: Discover a realm of magical spiders that spin moonlight, powerful glamories that corrupt, and pucks who can shift from boy to beast. Coming of Age: As the part-human Lady of the Summerlands, Fer must embrace her unique power and make choices that will change her world forever.

The Magic Thief: Home, the fourth book in the acclaimed Magic Thief series, finds new wizard Conn back where he startedaccused of being a thief.Despite successfully securing a balance between the competing magics of Wellmet, Conn is not happy. Duchess Rowan has promoted him to ducal magister, but the other wizards see him only as a thief.But something sinister is brewing, as magicians locus stones are being stolen and magical spells are going awry. As Conn faces old enemies and powerful magical forces, is he strong enough to save the city he calls home?Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howls Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: "I couldnt put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."Wizards and Dragons: Meet Conn, a former thief turned wizards apprentice, and his fierce, kitten-sized dragon locus stone, Pip. A Magical Mystery: Magicians locus stones are vanishing and spells are going haywire across Wellmet. Conn is the prime suspect, but can he find the real thief before he takes the fall? A Reluctant Hero: The Duchess wants to make him the official ducal magister, but Conn would rather be anywhere than a stuffy palace meeting. Saving the city will have to come first. Found Family: To clear his name, Conn must rely on his wizard master Nevery and his best friend, the Duchess Rowan, proving that home is about the people who trust you.

From award-winning author Sarah Prineas comes an all-new short story! This original thirty-page fantasy-adventure short story serves as a prequel to Winterling.Finn loves being a puck. He loves causing trouble, hanging out with his puck-brothers, and shifting from boy to dog to horse. Theres nothing more fun! However, when Finn learns of the Mors treacherous plan to get rid of the Lady of the Summerlands, will anyone believe him? And how far will he go to make sure it doesnt happen?Sarah Prineas is the author of the Magic Thief series and the Winterling trilogy (also composed of Summerkin and Moonkind).

From award-winning author Sarah Prineas comes a brand-new digital short story! This original 50-page short story will enchant fans of the Magic Thief series. Thief-turned-wizard Connwaer has earned the reputation as one of the greatest magisters of the age, but not everyone believes in his abilities. When Verent, a young apprentice from neighboring Danivelle, comes to Wellmet to ask for Conns help with his citys magical problems, he is less than impressed with Conn. Will Verent be able to overcome his misgivings about Conn in order to help his town? And with Conns help, will Verent become a proper wizard?Includes a special sneak peek at the first chapter of The Magic Thief: Home, the fourth installment in the Magic Thief series!

This beauty isnt sleeping! Discover the true story of Sleeping Beauty in Sarah Prineass bold YA fairy-tale retelling filled with thrilling adventure and romance, perfect for fans of the Lunar Chronicles and the Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy.After the spell protecting her is destroyed, Rose seeks safety in the world outside the valley she had called home. Shes been kept hidden all her life to delay the three curses she was born withcurses that will put her into her own fairy tale and a century-long slumber. Accompanied by Griff, the handsome and mysterious Watcher, and Quirk, his witty and warmhearted partner, Rose tries to escape from the ties that bind her to her story. But will the path they take lead them to freedom, or will it bring them straight into the fairy tale they are trying to avoid?Set in the world of Sarah Prineass Ash & Bramble fifty years later, Rose & Thorn is a powerful retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale where the characters fight to find their own happy ever after.A Sleeping Beauty Retelling: This princess is wide awake and on the run. Rose knows the story she was born into, and shell do anything to escape the century-long slumber waiting for her. Forbidden Romance: Hes the handsome Watcher sent to keep an eye on her; shes the magical girl he cant resist. As they flee her fate, their dangerous attraction grows stronger. Found Family: To survive, Rose must trust her mysterious guardian, Griff, and his witty partner, Quirk. Together, this unlikely trio must outwit the powerful forces that want to write their ending for them. An Enchanted Forest: Set in a world of grim cities and magical woods fifty years after Ash & Bramble, the journey to freedom is fraught with danger, where even the trees have a will of their own.

A page-turner of a fantasy with elements of humor as well as intrigue, swordplay, and librarian-versus-hostile-book combat. BooklistA fast-paced, engaging adventure. Publishers WeeklyOne for the books. Kirkus ReviewsFrom Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series, comes a stunning new tween fantasy where books literally come to life!The powerful Lost Books at the palace library are infecting the rest with an evil magic, and two unlikely friends must figure out who, or what, is controlling the books and their power. If they cant, the entire kingdom could be at risk.Sarah Prineas returns to her classic middle grade roots with this imaginative, fast-paced adventure for book lovers everywhere.Alex knows hes meant to be a librarian. But what happens when the library itself is the most dangerous place in the kingdom?Books Come to Life: From vine-spitting monsters to swarms of biting ants, the books in this library dont just sit on the shelves. They fight back. An Unlikely Hero: Alex isnt just a book-loving apprentice; hes a skilled fighter with a mysterious past who might be the only one who can tame the wild magic. Unlikely Friends: To solve the mystery, Alex must team up with a brand-new queen and her troublemaker brother, who has a secret that makes him surprisingly useful. Palace Intrigue: A powerful enemy is searching the library for a legendary Lost Book, and hell do anything to get rid of the one person standing in his way: Alex.

The heartwarming and adventure-filled sequel to Trouble in the Stars, in which Trouble, an adorable but dangerous shape-shifter must travel the galaxy on a rescue mission with their best friend Electra and a troublesome baby shapeshifter. Perfect for fans of Greg van Eekhout and Geoff Rodkey.After the adventure and havoc of escaping the evil General Smag, Trouble is happy to finally be settling in to their new home with their best friend, Electra, and the misfit crew of the Hindsight. Maybe danger is finally behind them. But Trouble has a situation to deal with: training the rescued baby shapeshifter and helping it figure out who--and what--they are. But trying to be a good big sibling to a proto-being isnt the only challenge facing Trouble.Troubles best friend, Electra, was taken from her home as a baby and was raised at a military academy, where she was trained to become a loyal StarLeague cadet. Now Electra is determined to rescue the other cadets so they can have normal childhoods instead of becoming lethal weapons, like her. Her plan? To infiltrate the academy as a senior student and then engineer an escape by the entire student body. Trouble knows they must help Electra carry out her plan. But when Electra goes missing, Trouble, determined to rescue the rescuer, goes undercover at the academy, even if its not as easy as youd think for a shapeshifter to pretend to be a military cadet. Especially when Trouble finds that the baby shapeshifter has come along.Now Trouble must do whatever it takes to save Electra and the other cadets--and figure out a strange mystery coming from the deep dark edges of space. Because somethings coming...

"A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world." Kirkus Reviews From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes an action-packed, funny, and heartwarming outer-space adventure about a troublesome little shape-shifter on the run from the law. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Geoff Rodkey!Trouble knows two things: they are a shapeshifter, and they are running from something--but they dont know what. So when the StarLeague shows up, Trouble figures its time to flee.Changing from blob of goo form, to adorable puppy form, to human boy form, Trouble stows away on the Hindsight, a ship crewed by the best navigators and engineers in the galaxy, led by the fearsome Captain Astra. As the ship travels, Trouble uses the time to figure out how to be a good human boy, and starts to feel safe. But when a young StarLeague cadet shows up to capture Trouble, things get complicated, especially when Trouble reveals a shapeshifter form that none of them could have expected. Soon a chase across the galaxy begins. Safety, freedom, and home are at stake, and not just for Trouble.From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes a rip-roaring outer space adventure about an oddball hero, a crew of misfits, and finding family where you least expect it. Praise for Trouble in the Stars: "A humorous science fiction adventure that is perfect for Star Wars fans . . . A great choice for middle grade collections and for readers looking for humorous, action-packed science fiction. " School Library Journal "Trouble in the Stars is a hilarious and heartwarming look at what it means to be human, have a home and hear the stars sing.BookPage