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Jessica Day George - Saturday ​at Sea
This ​bestselling series comes to a rousing conclusion as Celie and her family set sail on a ship made from their beloved Castle! After constructing a grand ship built from parts of the Castle, Celie, Lilah and Rolf are ready to set sail! But on its maiden voyage, the Ship steers them far off course into uncharted waters. Celie and her sister, Lilah, hope that the Ship is heading to the ancient island where unicorns once roamed, but as the journey grows longer and supplies run low, they could be in trouble. Can Celie and her family trust the Ship just as they’ve always trusted the Castle? Readers will delight in this adventure-filled conclusion to Jessica Day George’s bestselling series.

Jessica Day George - Az ​ezüsterdő hercegnője
Néha ​a farkas, a hős, és a nagymama az, akivel vigyáznod kell… Petúnia hercegnőt elrabolták! Bár… a baleset szó jobban illene a történtekre. Oliver, a vesztfálini erdők farkasai néven elhíresült tolvajbanda feje, nem szándékosan tette. Most pedig kénytelen lesz helyrehozni a dolgokat. Színt vall a király előtt, és elviszi a hercegnőt a nagyhercegné birtokára. Ám Petúnia távolról sincs biztonságban. Gyerekként a tizenegy nővérével együtt megátkozták őket, és emiatt szüntelenül táncolni kényszerülnek a Kőbezárt király éjféli bálján. Petúniát újfent baljós álmok üldözik, és nem lehet biztos abban, hogy valóban csupán rémálmokról van szó. Amikor a nővéreivel egy alaposan előkészített csapdába esnek, ki más menthetné meg őket, mint egy jóképű erdőlakó? Hagyd, hogy magával ragadjon!

Jessica Day George - Wednesday ​in the Tower
A ​castle that is constantly rearranging itself, and a young royal family sworn to protect it... Celie, Rolf, and their beloved Castle Glower are back in this exciting sequel. When her brother Rolf dares her to catch magical Castle Glower creating a new room, Princess Celie takes the challenge! No one knows the Castle better than she does. But as usual, the Castle has ideas of its own.Celie finds the new room first, and inside it is hidden a giant egg. It looks like The Castle wants Celie to care for the egg and whatever creature it hatches! Celie hadn't bargained for a pet, and caring for this one will prove to be especially tricky, once Celie and her siblings realize what else the Castle is hiding....

Jessica Day George - Princess ​of the Silver Woods
When ​Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor's twelve dancing daughters, is invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she welcomes the change of scenery. But in order to reach Westfalin, Petunia must pass through a forest where strange two-legged wolves are rumored to exist. Wolves intent on redistributing the wealth of the noble citizens who have entered their territory. But the bandit-wolves prove more rakishly handsome than truly dangerous, and it's not until Petunia reaches her destination that she realizes the kindly grandmother she has been summoned to visit is really an enemy bent on restoring an age-old curse. The stories of Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood get a twist as Petunia and her many sisters take on bandits, grannies, and the new King Under Stone to end their family curse once and for all.

Jessica Day George - Tuesdays ​at the Castle
Tuesdays ​at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions. But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it's up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle's never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. This delightful book from a fan- and bookseller-favorite kicks off a brand-new series sure to become a modern classic.

Jessica Day George - Thursdays ​with the Crown
Castle ​Glower has been acting weird, so it’s no surprise when two towers transport Celie and her siblings to an unknown land. When they realize that no one from home is coming to get them, the kids – along with Celie’s pet griffin Rufus – set out through the forest to figure out where they are and what’s happened to their beloved Castle. Instead, they discover two wizards and an entire lost people, the oldest inhabitants of Castle Glower. And it seems they may know more of the Castle’s secrets than Celie. But do they know how to get her back home? This bestselling series continues with the story of the origin of Castle Glower. Readers who’ve been enchanted by the Castle’s moving walls will be delighted by the Castle’s rich and magical history.

Jessica Day George - Fridays ​with the Wizards
Celie ​and her friends and family are back in the Castle, safe and sound. But there's still the problem of Wizard Arkwright. What do you do with an evil wizard? Especially when he escapes from his cell, but doesn't leave the Castle! Now it's up to Celie, with the help of her wizard brother Bran and her griffins, to track down Arkwright and get rid of him for good!

Jessica Day George - The ​Rose Legacy
Orphaned ​Anthea Cross-Thornley has been shuttled between family members her whole life. When she receives a letter from a long-lost uncle, she dares to dream that she will finally find a home. Upon her arrival she is shocked to learn that her uncle secretly breeds horses--animals that have been forbidden in their kingdom for centuries. More alarming is Anthea's strange ability to sense the horses' thoughts and feelings, an ancient gift called The Way. Confused and terrified, Anthea is desperate to leave, but when dangers arise that put her family and her kingdom at risk, she has no choice but to embrace The Way and the exciting future adventures it will bring her.

Jessica Day George - Üveg ​hercegnő
Az ​egyik átok… a másikhoz vezet. Miután hosszú évekig átok kényszerítette, hogy minden éjszaka táncra perdüljön, Pipacs hercegnő esküvel megfogadta, hogy soha többé nem húz tánccipellőt a lábára. Éppen ezért csupán vonakodva vállalkozik arra, hogy részt vesz a királyi csereprogramban, amit édesapja a szomszédos országok uralkodóival együtt ötlött ki. Először nem is tűnik olyan rossznak az élet a távoli Bretonban, főleg mivel felbukkan egy jóképű herceg, aki a barátságát kínálja… sőt talán még többet is. Ám egy Eleonora nevű szegény szolgálólány is megjelenik a színen, és szemet vet a hercegre. Vajon melyik lány fogja elnyerni a szívét? És vajon ki áll a káprázatos báliruhák és cipellők mögött, amikben a nincstelen Eleonora parádézik a bálokon? Csak Pipacs hercegnő lát át a mágián, ami a királyság összes többi lakóját bűvöletben tartja. Mivel egy átkot már sikerült legyőznie, ő a legmegfelelőbb arra, hogy egy másikkal is megbirkózzon.

Jessica Day George - Dragon ​Slippers
Poor ​Creel. She can't believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It's a ploy to lure a heroic knight so that he will fight the dragon, marry Creel out of chivalrous obligation, and lift the entire family out of poverty. Creel isn't worried. After all, nobody has seen a dragon in centuries. But when the beast actually appears, Creel not only bargains with him for her life, she also ends up with a rare bit of treasure from his hoard, not gold or jewels, but a pair of simple blue slippers-or so she thinks. It's not until later that Creel learns a shocking truth: She possesses not just any pair of shoes, but ones that could be used to save her kingdom, which is on the verge of war, or destroy it. Jessica Day George makes a memorable debut in this enchanting tale of dragons, betrayals, and the power of friendship. Reviews "Clever, well-plotted and good fun."-Kirkus Reviews "[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents."-Booklist "First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story."-Bookpage "This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best."-MeridianMagazine.com

Jessica Day George - Princess ​of the Midnight Ball
Galen ​is a young soldier returning from war; Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all—true love—to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above. Captivating from start to finish, Jessica Day George’s take on the Grimms’ tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses demonstrates yet again her mastery at spinning something entirely fresh out of a story you thought you knew.

Jessica Day George - The ​Rider's Reign
The ​conclusion to Jessica Day George's fantasy series about a girl using her ability to communicate with horses to save the future of her kingdom. Anthea and her friends are on a mission. Anthea's mother has kidnapped a Coronami princess, the herd stallion, and half a dozen more horses--enough to start her own herd. Suspecting that she is making a deal with the antagonistic emperor of the neighboring land, Kronenhof, Anthea and her friends race there to meet with the emperor and try to find Princess Margaret and the horses. But they don't have much time before Coronam declares war against Kronenhof, which would leave Anthea and her companions trapped in a hostile country. Will they be able to outmaneuver Anthea's mother, who has always been one step ahead of them? And what should they do about the rumors of wild horses in Kronenhof's forests?

Jessica Day George - Dragon ​Flight
With ​the Dragon Wars over, Creel finds herself bored with life as a seamstress. Then word comes that a bordering country has been breeding dragons in preparation for an invasion. Never one to sit around, Creel throws herself headlong into an adventure that will reunite her with her dragon friend Shardas, pit her against a vicious new enemy and perhaps rekindle a friendship with Prince Luka that seems to have gone cold. Funny, heart-felt, and action packed, this is a sequel that will satisfy on every level.

Jessica Day George - Silver ​in the Blood
Society ​girls from New York City circa 1890, Dacia and Lou never desired to know more about their lineage, instead preferring to gossip about the mysterious Romanian family that they barely knew. But upon turning seventeen, the girls must return to their homeland to meet their relatives, find proper husbands, and—most terrifyingly—learn the deep family secrets of The Claw, The Wing, and The Smoke. The Florescus, after all, are shape-shifters, and it is time for Dacia and Lou to fulfill the prophecy that demands their acceptance of this fate... or fight against this cruel inheritance with all their might. With a gorgeous Romanian setting, stunning Parisian gowns, and dark brooding young men, readers will be swept up by this epic adventure of two girls in a battle for their lives.

Jessica Day George - Éjféli ​bál
Rose ​hercegnő a legidősebb tizenkét lánytestvér közül, akik arra kárhoztattak, hogy a gonosz Kőbezárt király palotájában, mélyen a föld alatt táncoljanak minden éjjel. Születésüktől kezdve átok ül rajtuk, és csak a halál adhatja vissza a szabadságukat. Rose azonban találkozik Galennel, egy fiatal, katonából lett kertésszel, aki nem veti meg a kalandot, és épp olyan elszánt, akárcsak Rose, és a szabadság egyszeriben nem is tűnik olyan elérhetetlennek. Hogy legyőzzék a királyt és sötét udvartartását, szükségük lesz egy láthatatlanná tévő köpenyre, egy fekete gyapjúláncra, melyet bűvös ezüst kötőtűkkel kötöttek, és mind közül a legkritikusabb hozzávalóra – az igaz szerelemre. A Széttáncolt cipellők című mese újrafeldolgozásával Jessica Day George megint megmutatja, milyen mesterien alkot valami teljesen újat egy történetből, amelyről csak hittük, hogy ismerjük.

Jessica Day George - Dragon ​Spear
For ​Creel, all is right with the world. The dragon king, Shardas, and his queen, Velika, have made a comfy home on the Far Isles, and humans and dragons seem to be at peace. It's the perfect time for Creel to plan her wedding to Prince Luka. Well, it was perfect -- until Velika gets kidnapped, and Creel and Luka set off to save her. And if their most dangerous adventure yet wasn't enough to throw off the wedding, a bridal-gown fiasco just might do the trick. Creel wouldn't trade her friendship with the dragons for the world, but doesn't every girl deserve her happily ever after?

Jessica Day George - Sun ​and Moon, Ice and Snow
Blessed—or ​cursed—with an ability to understand animals, the Lass (as she’s known to her family) has always been an oddball. And when an isbjorn (polar bear) seeks her out, and promises that her family will become rich if only the Lass will accompany him to his castle, she doesn’t hesitate. But the bear is not what he seems, nor is his castle, which is made of ice and inhabited by a silent staff of servents. Only a grueling journey on the backs of the four winds will reveal the truth: the bear is really a prince who’s been enchanted by a troll queen, and the Lass must come up with a way to free him before he’s forced to marry a troll princess.

Jessica Day George - Princess ​of Glass
Hoping ​to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the name of better political alliances—and potential marriages. It's got the makings of a fairy tale—until a hapless servant named Eleanor is tricked by a vengeful fairy godmother into competing with Poppy for the eligible prince. Ballgowns, cinders, and enchanted glass slippers fly in this romantic and action-packed happily-ever-after quest from an author with a flair for embroidering tales in her own delightful way.

Jessica Day George - The ​Queen's Secret
Bestselling ​author Jessica Day George continues her heartfelt fantasy series about a girl who can communicate with horses and a kingdom on the brink of collapse. Anthea knows the truth about horses. They're not carriers of deadly disease like everyone in their kingdom thinks; they're majestic creatures who share their thoughts and feelings with her through The Way. Anthea has convinced the king of this, but at a cost--he demands that horses and riders with The Way do his bidding. But when a deadly plague breaks out, the people believe that horses are the cause. As more fall ill, it's up to Anthea and her friends to transport medicine, all while keeping out of reach from Anthea's wicked mother. And when Anthea discovers a secret that could change the kingdom forever, she must risk everything to reveal the truth before it's too late. Continuing the sweeping storytelling of The Rose Legacy, bestselling author Jessica Day George delights readers--especially horse lovers--once again.

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