The Adventures Of Princess Nightshade

Milara was bound in tradition, and Princess Nightshade was "different." She was also bored, and she took matters into her own hands. Was it any wonder that trouble was the natural outcome? The princess was about to learn that she couldn't solve every problem by herself, and that the world out there was even stranger than she had dreamed.

Fuzbud was tired of herding goats. He jumped at the chance to spend the summer at the castle in Milara with Princess Nightshade and Hannah War-Daughter. None of them realized their small world was changing and their peaceful times were in danger. Who could have guessed they'd get caught up in a war? Fuzbud, who thought his adventures were already done, would never have believed he'd get tossed into a dragons' den. He never thought he could be hurt so badly trying to protect a friend. And never in his wildest dreams did he think an unlikely, bumbling, old wizard could change his life forever.

Hannah War-Daughter and Fuzbud, the wizard’s apprentice, once again find themselves on a desperate and dangerous journey, this time to save their Princess Nightshade. No one knows for sure where she is or why she was taken. Faith and determination send them separately far away, searching for almost mythical places and beings. Hannah searches for an evil place known as Black Mountain, and Fuzbud and Saraly, his friend, comb the mountains for a unicorn, hardly daring to believe they even exist any more. Their success or failure will change the fate of their whole kingdom.

Folktales and fairy tales are living stories; as part of the oral tradition, they change and evolve as they are retold from generation to generation. In the last thirty years, however, revision has become an art form of its own, with tales intentionally revised to achieve humorous effect, send political messages, add different cultural or regional elements, try out new narrative voices, and more. These revisions take all forms, from short stories to novel-length narratives to poems, plays, musicals, films and advertisements. The resulting tales paint the tales from myriad perspectives, using the broad palette of human creativity. This study examines folktale revisions from many angles, drawing on examples primarily from revisions of Western European traditional tales, such as those of the Grimm Brothers and Charles Perrault. Also discussed are new folktales that combine traditional storylines with commentary on modern life. The conclusion considers how revisionists poke fun at and struggle to understand stories that sometimes made little sense to start with.

Enjoying freedom and prestige after the battle for Skyport Seven, Jeremiah Hawks walks openly in an alien society. The indigenous culture clashes even more with those influenced by the Gospel when a mysterious cult siren's movement explodes on the scene. After the assassination of the Emperor's wife, political turmoil and a new invasion threat make Commander Candle's mission to protect Professor Hawks almost impossible. When the cult produces their own guardian, the Commander is challenged by a foe every bit his equal. As an interstellar conflict of epic proportions continue to spin out of control, a generation of new champions must arise in time to prevent the ascendancy of a pervading evil.

Princess Nightshade and her friends are at it again, this time accepting a desperate plea for help. Hannah, retired from being a war-daughter, has been teaching Saraly all she knows. Fuzbud is well on his way to becoming a wizard with Wizard Gloxnix's help. With Intessa, the unicorn, they all embark on a voyage across two seas that could end in disaster. Will friends like Intessa and Hepzibannah, the dragon, be able to help? And how can they outwit an evil old Vizier who has managed to rule many kings for too many years? As always, however, it is the unexpected that really tests their hearts, their strengths, and their friendship. The future of three kingdoms may be resolved by their success, or failure.

In a land torn by war for generations, Princess Jessa is sent as a peace offering to the country of Arravan, understanding all too well that she is being sacrificed upon the altar of her fatherÕs ambitionsÑand condemned to an uncertain and possibly short-lived future, if the machinations of her own family are any indication. But what she finds at Blackstone Keep is not what she expects, and for a daughter of royal blood who has known little of freedom and even less of love, the members of the Durand family are proving to be a very pleasant riddle to be solvedÑthe youngest daughter, Darrius Durand, is the most surprising of all. A captain in the KingÕs elite guard, DarryÕs considerable charms pull Jessa rather happily into an unexpected friendship that quickly becomes something more, promising passion and the fulfillment of her deepest desires. Jessa and DarryÕs relationship threatens the fragile peace, and the future of two countries might very well hang in the balance. When family secrets and hidden agendas begin to surface, as well as an ancient majik that Jessa has been preparing to use since the day she was born, a prophecy is set in motion that will thrust both lands into a bloody war of revenge and retributionÑa war that love alone will not be able to stop.

Zoey was a sweet little girl until her life takes a drastic twist at the tender age of five. During her birthday party, an attack on her mother, Queen Elise, changes her fate forever. Designated by her mother's decree as the court assassin Zoey is sent away to learn the arts of death and stealth. Years later, she is summoned home to protect her older sister who is not quite what she seems. There is a beast in the castle and she knows no mercy. With secrets swirling around and lies being revealed, Zoey will have to choose which path she will take. Will she step into her role as the court assassin, or will she rebel?