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Hilda sits in her tent listening to the thunder passing overhead when she hears a bell. As she hurtles towards the vanishing tinkling sound, Hilda unwittingly embarks on an adventure into strange worlds ruled by magical forces.

"A far too eager young Smurf wants to become an apprentice, and refuses to heed Papa Smurf's advice to wait until he's older. Instead he steal a page from Gargamel's spell book, and creates a magic potion that turns him into a monster ... Also, Gargamel returns"--P. [4] of cover.

Following the Neon Lights Ball, it looks like the Auradon Kids and Villain Kids are finally getting along. But when they try to get ready for the party of the year - the Jewl-bilee - things start to go wrong. First, no one can find Mal's jewel. And then a dance rehearsal goes wild, someone causes a dangerous chemical reaction, and everyone's voices become bewitched!

"After defeating the skeleton army invasion, things get awfully quiet at Battle Station Prime. School is in session, and the students are finally falling into a routine. One ordinary day, while Pell is daydreaming about a life of adventure, his ears perk up. His teacher speaks of a magical realm with an enchanted sword that only a true hero the Chosen One can possess."--Provided by publisher.

"Hilo's friends Polly the warrior cat and her brother Pip are sent to a magical boarding school for bad kids"-- Provided by publisher. Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students...

Shibuki's quest has only just begun, but he and his comrades have already encountered tough enemies and managed to walk away with surprising new allies. After some close calls, it's time for a break! A relaxing stay at a hot spring inn is on the agenda, where Shibuki -- who has a temporary holy immunity -- plans for an evening of steamy firsts with Surfi. These awkward young lovers have a lot ahead of them, but none as memorable as their first romantic...

"Young witch Salem Hyde is stubborn, impulsive, and loves flying. Her cat companion, Whammy, is nervous, careful, and loves staying on the ground. Somehow, though, they're best friends. In this second book in the series, Salem is invited to a birthday party, and she wants to make sure everything goes perfectly. But from the invitations to the presents, party games, and spells gone awry, nothing happens exactly the way it should, and she'll need Whammy's...

Blondina is rescued just in the nick of time by Amon, and her safe return is greeted with much joy and celebration. But not everyone is happy to see her alive and well--when Adellai witnesses all the love and warmth around her half sister, something inside her snaps. Unhinged by jealousy, she redoubles her efforts to destroy Blondina...but not if Amon has anything to say about it! "I will never lose you again, Briddy."

Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans student trying to get through high school as himself, but on top of classes, crushes, and coming out, Max's life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an old family secret: he is descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from an ancient evil.

Time to hit the road! William's been kidnapped! Takeda's plan to lure W.I.T.C.H. into the Fast World succeeds as the girls rush to rescue Will's baby brother. But what they discover on the other side is a situation far more perilous than they could have imagined. Between the reigning sovereign and the leader of the rebellion, whom can W.I.T.C.H. trust...?