Beware The Boggart

Jared Grace offers an in-depth look at the tactics he used to fight off hordes of goblins from Spiderwick Mansion, helping readers learn how to identify threats from the magical world around them. Original.

A fascinating collection of animal and plant truths, tales, and traditions from the author of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life. Trying to understand the ways of the natural world has been a human preoccupation since the earliest times. The knowledge of which animals were helpful and which were dangerous, which plants had the power to heal and soothe and which to harm and kill was of obvious importance, not only to learn, but to remember and pass on. It is therefore hardly surprising that from all corners of the earth, a wealth of stories, signs, symbols, myths and legends about animals and plants have been passed down to us. There are sound principles in some of the traditional advice, wisdom in many of the stories and observations of nature, but there are also highly fanciful superstitions, tall stories and amusing anecdotes. Ruth Binney has collected them all into this entertaining and fascinating volume. There are intriguing tales of everything from mythical monsters and magical plants to domestic pets and humble weeds, as well as generations of advice, both sound and dubious, from age-old country remedies to predicting the weather through the observation of nature. “Whether read from cover to cover in one sitting or dipped into from time to time, there is plenty here to entertain.” —Blackmore Vale Magazine “This is the sort of book that you dip into merely intending to linger for a few minutes, only to find yourself staying for an hour.” —Dorset Magazine

What makes owls wise and foxes sly? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and why do serpents symbolize evil? This survey of legends, folk tales, myths, and superstitions chronicles the human fascination with the animal kingdom. Assembled by a noted naturalist, Ruth Binney, this charmingly illustrated collection abounds in animal lore from around the world and throughout history. Binney provides captivating examples of attempts to explain nature's wonders and mysteries with animal-related proverbs and folk wisdom. She explores the historic associations of wild and domestic animals with kindling romance, bringing good and bad luck, and fostering improved health, as well as their roles in forecasting weather and serving as omens of everything from sudden wealth to imminent death. A gallery of mythical figures features dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and other creatures with supernatural powers. Brimming with enchantment, this compilation of folkloric traditions will delight animal lovers of every stripe!

"[The author] shows how the universal themes in the Harry Potter series can make your life more positive and healthy and your lifestyle more sustainable."--Back cover.

Featuring poems from favourite poets such as Kit Wright, Jack Pretutsky, and Adrian Henri, as well as specially-written poems, this a collection of creepy poems selected by the best-selling anthologist John Foster.John Foster is the most renowned children's poetry anthologist in the UK, he lives in Oxford and is well-known for his performances.

Anyone can craft magic with this Harry Potter embroidery kit! The traditional art of embroidery is easy to learn with this Harry Potter-themed kit. All the materials you'll need to make the two featured projects are included: 10 iron-on transfers, embroidery floss, 2 pieces of fabric, 2 pieces of calico backing, 2 needles, and a 6-inch bamboo hoop. An 80-page instruction book gives step-by-step directions to make 8 additional pieces of handiwork, and the full-color photos will ensure your projects turn out completely enchanting. You’ll love conjuring up these projects for gifts or decoration!

In the land known as Terra Infirma (so-called due to its weak constitution), in the once vibrant city of Marasmus, the Trollian Conquest is complete and an authoritarian and oppressive regime holds sway. Religion is banned and the city's patron God, WACCHUS, finds Himself forcibly retired. He discovers that resurrection is only possible through the person of the Awakener. Unfortunately, the only being who remotely fits the bill is a drunken and world-weary dwarf called Anyx. Can Anyx really be the Awakener? And can he (with the assistance of, amongst others, an elephant, a down-on-his-luck leper, a bunch of half-crazed pirates and some blokes in tights) evade the clutches of the psychotic troll Granntt, and the demonic Theo De Ville, and save the day?

Harry Potter fans will love these nine 96-piece jigsaw puzzles showcasing key locations and memorable movie moments from the films—with a secret message printed on the back Explore the hidden corners of the Wizarding World with Harry, Ron, and Hermione as you piece together nine 96-piece jigsaw puzzles, each featuring a memorable scene from the films that showcases a location on the magical Marauder’s Map. Each puzzle is accompanied by editorial recounting memorable movie moments, giving readers further insight about the importance of the map locations as Harry navigates the Hogwarts grounds. As a bonus, the back side of each puzzle contains a segment of the Marauder’s Map—and when laid out side by side, the nine puzzles form the entire map with a secret message! The puzzles all fit into individual recessed trays in the book’s pages, with the map segments printed in the tray to serve as a puzzle key. Get to know the Jigsaw Puzzle Book series! These unique books of puzzles are perfect for jigsaw fans of all ages! Each book in the series features nine 96-piece puzzles, and every spread offers a brand-new puzzle, which is securely housed in a tray built directly into the page. Remove the pieces and work on the puzzles on a table, or assemble your jigsaw masterpieces directly in the trays. The reverse sides of each puzzle’s jigsaw pieces are color-coordinated with the trays so that you’ll never worry about the pieces of different puzzles getting mixed together. Each puzzle is also accompanied by interesting stories and fun facts that add a richness to the images you are piecing together. A puzzle key for all nine puzzles can be found on inside back cover. And don’t miss the surprise—as you remove the puzzle pieces from the tray, you’ll reveal a special message printed on the inside of the tray. The Jigsaw Puzzle Book series offers an engaging new twist on the joy of puzzling!