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Marianne, the Matchbox, and the Malachite Mouse
by Sheri S. TepperWhen Marianne's parents died, leaving control of their fortune to her feared older brother, she struggled to make her way as a student in America - and her old home began to seem as unreal as a fairy tale, her childhood there as distant as a dream . . .Until the Magus came to claim her, and the Black Madame to destroy her, and the Manticore to hunt her down through the streets of another world - for there is magic in Marianne's blood, and magic in her soul.And in a battle fought in an everchanging world of warped time and wicked magic, it is the souls of Marianne and her family that are the ultimate prizes.Marianne, the Matchbox and the Malachite Mouse is the final volume of Sheri S. Tepper's acclaimed Marianne Trilogy.
Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, Book #4)
by Brian JacquesMariel of Redwall is a captivating and magical adventure story in the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. At times gentle, but mostly packed with adventure and heroism on the grandest of scales, this tale is at once delightful and devastating in its proportions. Jacques weaves his customary magic, taking the reader to the heart and soul of the mythical Redwall--welcoming, terrifying, magical, and at times all too real. The place, the characters, and the adventure spring to life in a bout of indefinable magic, mystery, and mayhem. An excellent book that will leave readers begging for more. (Fortunately, there's plenty more where this came from!)
Mariel of Redwall: A Tale from Redwall
by Brian Jacques Gary ChalkWhen the mouse-ship carrying Joseph the Bellmaker and his daughter Mariel runs afoul of a pirate rat king, they are mercilessly tossed overboard. Washed ashore and certain that her father is dead, Mariel vowsrevenge.
Marigold Mind Laundry: A Novel
by Jungeun YunWelcome to the Marigold Mind Laundry, where we wash away the stains from your heart.In this enchanting tale—a blockbuster bestseller in Korea—the enigmatic owner of a magical laundromat that erases people&’s painful memories must learn to find her own peace before she can truly help others.Born with mysterious powers she does not know how to control, young Jieun accidentally causes her family to vanish. She vows to live a million lives in search of them. Finally, one night, she brings the Marigold Mind Laundry into existence. Its service: to remove the deepest pain from our hearts. Jieun listens while customers share their unhappy memories. As they speak, she transfers their sadness onto T-shirts as stains. After a spin in the washing machine, the stains become flower petals that soar into the air, and Jieun&’s customers find solace.Five wounded souls come to Jieun for help: a frustrated young filmmaker, a spiraling social media influencer, a mother betrayed by her husband, a woman jilted by her lover, and a talented photographer who hides in the safety of a mundane job. As Jieun listens to each of their stories, she learns that the will to heal is not a rare gift, but a power we all possess—if only we are open to it.Joyous and inspiring, The Marigold Mind Laundry offers wonderment and comfort as it teaches us to tap into the magic that lives within us all.
Marigold Star
by Elise PrimaveraFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Elise Primavera comes an imaginative young middle grade fantasy adventure bubbling with wit and whimsy.Marigold Star is destined for greatness. Everyone in Bramblycrumbly thinks so, her parents and pet dragon included. There’s just one problem. Marigold can’t do magic!Then one day she tries a new spell written in a very old book. It’s called the Invis-O-Friend Spell, and it makes Marigold invisible to all but the friend who needs her most. To Marigold’s surprise, the spell works! But now there’s another problem. The spell sent Marigold to the human world. And to return home, she’ll have to befriend a host of human children who are struggling to make friends. Marigold will have to hurry, or the line between her magical world and the human one might crumble until she has no home left to go back to.
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
by Caris Avendaño CruzA magical middle grade debut, inspired by Filipino folklore, about a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a quest in the world of gods and spirits to save her and her family from a sinister shadow god. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and When You Trap a Tiger.A Junior Library Guild SelectionMarikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making do ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home, attempt to take Marikit away, and upend the very life she knew.When she’s swept away from the human world, Marikit discovers that her dress is a map, one lovingly crafted to lead her to safety in the magical lands of the Engkantos. She trudges through the enchanted lands of mythical creatures, making friends out of monsters and challenging gods. With the help of her friends, including an exuberant firefly and a cursed boy, Marikit journeys through the land of the Engkantos to find the key to saving her family, all without being eaten alive.
Marilyn's Ghost
by Lorena Franco Sophie Elizabeth MurtenA novel full of emotional and unforgettable moments that has already conquered thousands of readers worldwide. Young Pam Miller, aged twenty-four, came to Los Angeles with a dream: to become a popular actress and a Hollywood star. But the only things she has acheived in the last two years have been two failed auditions for B-movies, starring in a sanitary pad ad that had ruined her life and working as a waitress to survive. Everything goes wrong for her and luck is not on her side. Before throwing in the towel and returning to her hometown, Gettysburg, Pennyslvania, she sneaks into an acting class at the prestigous Actor's Studio. That initiative changes her life completely. She thinks she is hallucinating when she sees Marilyn Monroe herself mocking the professor. Marilyn realizes that Pam can see her and decides to follow her home. After an amusing initial shock, the novice actress and the ghost of the great diva become friends, sharing endless adventures together, some better than others. Marilyn will do everything she can to help Pam achieve her dreams to be able to fulfill the mission for which she remained trapped on earth for over fifty years after her death. A fun and emotional comedy, with dramatic scenes and a touch of romantism that will delight all Marilyn Monroe fans.
Marine Madness: An Unofficial Minecrafters Graphic Novel for Fans of the Aquatic Update (The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad #6)
by Megan MillerThe sixth and final installment of New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller's S.Q.U.I.D. Squad series. The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad is made up of three bold children who are part of a secret, underwater society of Book Guardians. They combine their unique talents to solve mysteries, right wrongs, and explore the oceans! While settling into their new base at Ocean's End, life returns to business as usual: books are being delivered and stored and everyone is at work. The only new trouble in their lives is a pair of twins who really don't want to be there. Troublesome turns to puzzling when the adults begin to behave oddly. First, Sofi can&’t stop laughing. Abs begins making silly jokes and playing with toys. To Inky and the gang&’s surprise, Ocean's End headquarters slowly transforms into fun and games. But when the S,Q.U.I.D. Squad realizes that the adults are suffering from a magic that turns them into kids, the joke is over. As the squad works to find a cure for their parents, another troublesome change occurs. The fish and sea creatures that used to be friendly begin attacking Ocean's End, and the magic barrier keeping them hidden starts to break down. If the SQUID Squad can't find the source of the mad magic and stop it, their noble mission will be exposed to the Pillagers and their lives will be in serious danger.
Mariners of Gor: Gor Book 30 (Gorean Saga #30)
by John NormanA ship of legend sails toward the very edge of the world in this fantasy saga. Many on Gor do not believe the great ship of Tersites, the lame, scorned, half-blind, half-mad shipwright, originally of Port Kar, exists. Surely it is a matter of no more than legend. In the previous book, however, Swordsmen of Gor, we learned that the great ship, commissioned by unusual warriors for a mysterious mission, was secretly built in the northern forests and brought down the Alexandra to Thassa, the sea, beginning her voyage to the &“World&’s End,&” hazarding waters beyond the &“farther islands&” from which no ship had returned. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Mariners of Gor is the 30th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Mario and the Aliens
by Carolina ZanottiIn this fun tale, a little boy must learn to step away from electronics and play with traditional toys if he wants his new alien friends to stick around. Mario hears loud hissing and beeping noises in the backyard. Then, he sees the flashing lights of a real spaceship! Now Mario has three new alien friends who want to play. It&’s up to him to show these friendly creatures how children play on Earth. They are looking for new games and fun toys, and Mario wants to make them happy so that they return. But the aliens are tired of computers and electronic stuff. What will Mario do?&“At just the right length for a great good-night book, Mario and the Aliens is a fun, fast paced book that kids will learn from, without being preached to.&” —Daddy Mojo &“Mario and the Aliens by Carolina Zanotti and Thai My Phuong [(Tamypu)] is an enjoyable short read about the importance of taking breaks from electronic screens around us.&” —The GeekiaryThis is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book
Marion Lane and the Deadly Rose
by T.A. WillbergThe second instalment in the Marion Lane mysteries series. The envelope was tied with three delicate silk ribbons: "One of the new recruits is not to be trusted..."It's 1959 and a new killer haunts the streets of London, having baffled Scotland Yard. The newspapers call him The Florist because of the rose he brands on his victims. The police have turned yet again to the Inquirers at Miss Brickett's for assistance, and second year Marion Lane is assigned the case. But she's already dealing with a mystery of her own, having received an unsigned letter warning her that one of the three new recruits should not be trusted. She dismisses the letter at first, focusing on The Florist case, but her informer seems to be one step ahead, predicting what will happen before it does. But when a fellow second-year Inquirer is murdered, Marion takes matters into her own hands and must come face-to-face with her informer-who predicted the murder-to find out everything they know. Until then, no one at Miss Brickett's is safe and everyone is a suspect. With brilliant twists and endless suspense, all set within the dazzling walls and hidden passageways of Miss Brickett's, Marion Lane and the Deadly Rose is a deliciously fun new historical mystery you won't be able to put down. 'The most fun I've had with a book this year. Every page is a delight' Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Marion Zimmer Bradley Super Pack
by Marion Zimmer BradleyMarion Zimmer Bradley is best known for her science fantasy series set in the Darkover universe and as the author of 'The Mists of Avalon.' A World Fantasy Award winner, her fiction is both memorable and powerful. This collection includes four novels and eleven short stories that helped make Bradley's reputation as one of the best writers the science fiction and fantasy field ever produced. 200,000 words and more than 500 pages of top notch science fiction and fantasy. Included are: 'Falcons of Narabedla,' 'Death Between the Stars,' 'The Dark Intruder,' 'The Door Through Space,' 'Black & White,' 'Treason of the Blood,' 'Jackie Sees a Star,' 'The Planet Savers,' 'The Stars Are Waiting,' 'Exiles of Tomorrow,' 'The Colors of Space,' 'The Crime Therapist,' 'Year of the Big Thaw,' 'The Wild One,' 'The Wind People.'
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ancestors of Avalon
by Diana L. PaxsonMarion Zimmer Bradley's beloved Avalon saga continues with the dramatic story of the ancestors of Avalon, from their life on the doomed island of Atlantis to their escape to the mist-shrouded isle of Britain.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ravens of Avalon
by Diana L. PaxsonMarion Zimmer Bradley?s beloved Avalon saga continues in ?a fine tribute to Bradley and the real-world triumphs and tragedy of Boudica.?(Publishers Weekly)Epic in its sweep and peopled by the remarkable women who have always inhabited Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley?s Ravens of Avalon expands the legendary saga that has enchanted millions of readers over the years and is sure to please Bradley?s loyal readership and anyone who loves wonderfully told stories of history, myth, and fantasy.
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword of Avalon (Avalon Ser. #7)
by Diana L. PaxsonEpic in its sweep and peopled by the remarkable women who have always inhabited Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword of Avalon expands the legendary saga that has enchanted countless readers over the years and is sure to please Bradley's loyal readership and anyone who loves wonderfully told stories of history, myth, and fantasy.
Marion's Wall
by Jack FinneyA young married couple moves into a San Francisco aprtment formerly owned by the silent star Marian Marsh. Her ghost still inhabits the place and takes over the wife's body, goes to Hollywood, and tries to re-enter films. The couple meets a film buff, living in Vilma Banky's old home, and he has prints of all the lost films including the complete Greed.
Mariposa de fuego (Mariposas negras #2)
by Concha Álvarez«Soy Gerard de Chevalier y esta noche soy tu cliente». A la joven Alis Holstein se le acumulan las facturas, apenas puede pagar el alquiler del mes y su madre ha sufrido otra crisis. Su situación económica y familiar la obligará a tomar una dura decisión: convertirse en señorita de compañía. Entonces, aparecerá en su vida un cliente llamado Gerard de Chevalier, quien le propondrá que lo acompañe a Francia. Alis no puede abandonar a su madre, pero él le ofrecerá una cantidad considerable para que acepte. Ese dinero puede solucionarle la vida o complicársela, al pasar dos semanas junto a un hombre como Gerard. Alguien incapaz de amar, pero el único que ha conseguido que no tenga miedo de su don especial.
Mariposa de hielo (Mariposas negras #Volumen 3)
by Concha ÁlvarezVuelve la serie «Mariposas negras» con una nueva entrega que cautivará a todos sus lectores. «Nada de mentiras, Cinthia. No soporto a las mentirosas.» Cinthia siempre ha tenido un don especial: dominar la voluntad de los hombres. Dicha cualidad le ha llevado a convertirse en la mejor ladrona de obras de arte de toda Europa. Cuando su socio aparece muerto, comprenderá que ha robado a la persona equivocada y se verá en la obligación de huir de París. Sin embargo, nunca ha sido demasiado ahorrativa. Necesita encontrar a un incauto al que pueda desplumar para vivir durante un tiempo sin llamar la atención. Piensa que lo ha encontrado en el club que frecuenta al ver a un motero, pero desconoce que se trata de Lucien de Chevalier, un ángel caído que ha recibido la orden de capturar a una cazadora de almas. Los lectores han dicho sobre entregas anteriores de la serie «Mariposas negras»:«Una historia de amor deferente, pero especial y preciosa. Espero que no os la perdáis. Felicidades Concha.» «Esta novela me ha gustado por muchas razones: por su narrativa clara y concisa, sin entretenerse en lo supérfluo; por sus personajes complejos y completos; y por una trama ágil y dinámica, que te empuja a leer a cada página que pasas. Casi vives en carne propia la historia de la protagonista. Una lectura muy recomendable.» «¡Qué preciosa novela, por favor! Concha me atrapó con su manera tan especial de escribir, es más, había partes en que me dejaba, sinceramente, sin aliento.» «Un relato diferente, complejo, con una historia de amor cautivante y tres hermanos que son una delicia para todos los gustos.»
Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo (Marisol McDonald)
by Monica BrownBilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.Marisol McDonald loves words that begin with the letter m-except the word monster. Monsters are scary, with big eyes, wild fur, pointy claws, and sharp teeth. One night, when Marisol hears loud bumps under her bed, she is immediately convinced that a monster is making the noise. Checking under the bed does not reveal a monster, but night after night, the bumps continue. When the bumps become especially loud one night, Marisol bravely leads the charge downstairs to find the cause. Turns out the monster making noise under Marisol's bed does have eyes and fur and teeth, but it isn't scary at all. It's her dog, Kitty, playing ball against the kitchen wall. Monica Brown and Sara Palacios once again bring Marisol McDonald to life. With her orange-red hair, golden-brown skin, and endearing individuality, Peruvian-Scottish-American Marisol learns to face her fears in this empowering story of harnessing the imagination and conquering nighttime monsters.
Marissa the Science Fairy (The School Day Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's time for Jack Frost to learn his lesson! Best friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker usually only get to spend vacations and holidays with each other. But for a special week, they'll both be going to the same school! It's a good thing the two friends are together. Jack Frost is causing trouble at the Fairyland School--and the School Day Fairies need help! Rachel and Kirsty have to work quickly to help Marissa recover her missing magic science badge. If they don't get it back, science class will never be the same!
Marissa the Science Fairy: The School Days Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty can't wait to go to school together for a week! But trouble starts when Jack Frost steals the School Days Fairies magical star badges. Can the girls get it back before everyone's lessons go horribly wrong?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all four fairy adventures in the School Days Fairies set! Marissa the Science Fairy; Alison The Art Fairy; Lydia the Reading Fairy; Kathryn the PE Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Marius and the Band of Blood: Book 4 (Tales from Schwartzgarten #4)
by Christopher William HillA gruesomely funny series for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.Meet Marius Myerdorf, the newest recruit of Schwartzgarten's most secret of societies. His is a tale of adventure and abduction, friendship and fearlessness, as The Band of Blood race against time to unmask two of the foulest fiends in the history of the Great City. The deeds are DASTARDLY. The twists are TERRIFYING. And happy endings are NOT always guaranteed. If you prefer CLEAVERS to KITTENS and FIENDS to FAIRIES... ...then welcome to the gruesomely funny Tales from Schwartzgarten.With cover and chapter head artwork by Chris Riddell.
Marius' Toy
by Angelique VoisenAn uneasy truce has finally settled between the packs of Rome. Protecting his mate and the honor of his pack has long been the driving force of Marius' life. But when his mate brings home an injured female shifter from a rival pack, her presence not only arouses fierce desire, she may be the spark that destroys the fragile peace. Filled with action, suspense, and burning passion, Marius' Toy, is Book 1 of Angelique Voisen's hot, new paranormal series, Immortal Mates.Clan Romulus and Clan Remus. Two brothers and two werewolf clans separated by centuries of bloodshed and strife.After centuries of bloodshed, Clan Romulus, the most powerful werewolf clan in modern Rome, has finally emerged victorious in the war against their rival pack. As Romulus' second-in-command, Marius only believes in two ironclad rules--protect his mate and uphold the honor of his pack. When his mate, Julius, rescues an injured and weak female shifter, it brings out the fierce and dominant urges in Marius. However, Siena Cole brings her share of problems. The werewolf who turned her is a member of Marius' enemy pack, and if Marius and Julius want to claim her as their own, they risk re-igniting the war between the wolves of Rome.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, Paranormal, GLBT, Contemporary, Ménage, Urban Fantasy, M/M/F, Shifters, Wolves
Mark Coffin, U.S.S.
by Allen DruryThe epic story of a Senator&’s rise and fall.Mark Coffin of California was barely thirty years old when he won a startling upset victory in his race for a seat in the U.S. Senate. A bright, handsome, energetic idealist with the passion for decency in government—he thought his honesty and dedication would see him through anything.But Washington, DC, was all too eager to teach him the hard lessons of gamesmanship and compromise. Neither Mark Coffin nor his wife were prepared for the words that Washington had in store for them: the bizarre sex scandal that would threaten to destroy not only Mark Coffin&’s career and his personal life, but all of the political reforms he was fighting so desperately to achieve.Mark Coffin, USS is a magnificent novel of Washington politics—an insider&’s view of power at the top, shown through the eyes of vivid, fascinating, and humanly likable characters.From the master of spellbinding political fiction, author of Advise and Consent
Mark Of The Cat: Year Of The Rat
by Andre NortonA boy sets off on a quest to find the relatives of his cat familiar, who has been killed. Facing danger and mystery at every turn, he is forced to grow up as he seeks a secret society of cats.