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Lina's father had suggested she go "someplace different" for the summer, and she's beginning to wish she hadn't listened. She could be at her grandma's house in Nagano now, instead of trudging through a forest in search of a town that might not even exist. But when a gust of wind carries off her umbrella, it leads Lina down a secret path between the trees to a strange and incredible world. In the hidden village of Misty Valley, centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts.

Ces contes et mythes traditionnels japonais, transmis au fil des siècles, dévoilent un imaginaire puissant et parfois sombre, peuplé de divinités capricieuses, d'esprits inquiétants et de destins tragiques. Entre beauté, mélancolie et violence symbolique, chaque récit révèle une facette de la pensée mythologique japonaise, dans toute sa complexité. Un recueil audio destiné aux auditeurs curieux de découvrir les légendes du Japon dans leur forme la plus authentique, loin des versions édulcorées.

Here is one of the best Japanese stories. This fairy tale tells of the creation of the modern jellyfish, which is such a strange transluscent creature; according to the legend, it was not always the case, and the jelly fish owns its peculiar appearance to a punishment inflicted by the Dragon King of the Sea. Delve into the legends and fables of old Japan, with a myth that will delight children and adults alike, and discover the riches of Japanese culture through its most authentic tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, this myth is part of a series of stories faithfully preserving the spirit of medieval Japan; it is a peculiar travel through space and time, which will delight children and adults alike.

A new all-ages adventure tale from Printz Medal Winner, Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being...

A Chinese American Boy and his snarky fox spirit face down demon kings as they race against time to be reunited with his brother’s spirit in Jesse Q. Sutanto's magical, action-packed sequel to Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit. Theo Tan and his fox spirit, Kai, are willing to go to hell and back...

When a nonbinary tiger spirit named Sebin finally gets their chance to follow in their Uncle Hwan's footsteps in the Thousand World Space Forces, it's more of a nightmare than a dream come true.

After inheriting a grieving fox spirit, a Chinese American boy must learn to embrace his heritage to solve the mystery of his brother's death in Jesse Q Sutanto's magical, action-packed middle grade fantasy, Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit. Theo Tan doesn't want a spirit companion. He just wants to...

We have selected for you nine of the best Japanese myths and fairy tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, these stories faithfully preserve the spirit of medieval Japan, while rendered in a translation accessible to all ages.

In this mesmerizing novel, a wealthy young boy searching for his mother teams up with a fiery jinn princess all while battling in a tournament of heirs—and trying to keep his life from changing forever. Twelve-year-old Amir is one of the heirs to the Rafiq Bricks Company, a wealthy brick kiln...

Ce sont douze contes et légendes, qui font partie de l'imaginaire collectif chinois. On y trouve la ballade de Mulan, le dragon et le phoenix, la légende du serpent blanc, le bouvier et la tisserande, les amants papillons, la légende de Meng Jiangnu, la légende du panda, la légende du poisson rouge et bien d'autres, qui nous transportent dans une Chine ancienne, et où l'on rencontre des dragons, des pandas, des poissons rouges. Lus avec habileté et art par Fabienne Prost et Albert Dusonge.

Nargis faces deadly new foes and the unintended consequences of bringing back the rain in this riveting middle grade fantasy sequel to Storm Singer from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda. A year has passed since Nargis overthrew the centuries-old tyranny of the winged garudas by freeing...

Join Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and many other friends on a great adventure! Sun Wukong might be mischievous, but he's fun to be with! Watch as Tripitaka faces a lot of problems and overcomes them, one step at a time. Be inspired by Zhu Bajie, who has many weaknesses and tries very hard to...

Are you ready for a journey you'll never forget? Join Tripitaka, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and many other friends on a great adventure! Sun Wukong might be mischievous, but he's fun to be with! Watch as Tripitaka faces a lot of problems and overcomes them, one step at a time. Be inspired by Zhu...

Eine epische Reise zur Stadt über den Wolken. Die zwölfjährige Nargis hat eine außergewöhnliche Gabe: durch ihren Gesang kann sie Elementargeister beeinflussen – auch wenn dies des Öfteren schiefgeht. Als sie eines Tages über einen verletzten geflügelten Jungen stolpert, ändert sich ihr Leben schlagartig. Der Junge Mistral gehört dem herrschenden Luftvolk der Garudas an, die Menschen wie Nargis unterdrücken. Doch er braucht dringend Hilfe, denn sein Vater, der Regent, ist entführt worden – und nun droht etwas noch Schlimmeres an die Macht zu kommen.

Maddie Jones’ dad has been kidnapped. The only way to save him is to uncover the mysteries behind the ancient terracotta warriors of China. But the mysteries reveal a 2,000-year-old curse and a plan to unleash the soul of a malicious emperor. What’s a teenage girl to do? How about enlist the help of her seriously annoying brothers and stow away in a crate of mummies . . . then begin a very dangerous quest.

1, Le moineau à la langue coupée. Un jour qu'il part au travail, et prenant prétexte que le moineau lui a mangé tout son amidon, elle attrape l'oiseau et lui coupe la langue. L'oiseau disparaît alors dans la forêt. Le vieil homme revient, et ne voyant plus l'oiseau, il se met à sa recherche. Il part dans la forêt, et finit par le retrouver. C'est en fait un oiseau fée...2. Mon seigneur le sac de riz raconte l'histoire d'un guerrier courageux Fujiwara Hidesato qui rencontre sur son chemin un dragon serpent. Le dragon serpent est en fait un roi, qui cherche à tester son courage.

Mei and Yun Wu have always been different from the other kids in the village. They’ve learned not to talk about why. But now, as this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the twelve-year-olds find that they are exactly like everyone else: bursting with excitement. That’s because word of their grandfather’s incredible mooncakes has reached the Emperor of China himself. And on festival night, the emperor’s son will arrive to sample Grandpa’s mooncakes and report back to His Majesty.

While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities. And let's not forget the Dragon Pearl . . .

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!Discover twelve magical tales from Manipur, the mountain land in the north-east of India on the border with Myanmar. Passed down by learned scholars, balladeers and grandmothers...

Inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and set in a magical imperial Japan, this is a breathtaking fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of The Pearl Hunter. Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here. She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and...