This is a Project Gutenberg edition released in 2012. In his book, De Coster included many of the original amusing Ulenspiegel tales alongside much more serious material, such as graphic depictions of Inquisition tortures and auto de fe. De Coster's portrayal of Ulenspiegel includes a new element: he carries a locket containing the ashes of his father, who was burned at the stake for heresy outside the city walls. This feature, absent from the original...

One day Keano was playing with his friends on the beach. He was looking out over the ocean and began to wonder what was at the bottom of this huge mass of water. He asked his friends if they knew if there was anything at the bottom of the ocean. He was astonished to hear how many fish and sea-creatures lived under the sea; from tiny fish that you could hardly see with your eyes to enormous fish called whales.

One day Davin decided to plant his own vegetable patch where he could grow all the delicious green, yellow and red vegetables that he loved to eat. It would be so fun to have his very own garden to tend; he would be able to pick a basket full of vegetables for his dinner every day. He would also have enough vegetables to give to his Grandma. He knew his best friends would be excited to help him.

Zephie is the only rose with no thorns in the entire garden. Being different wasn't always easy for Zephie, and it isn't until a rose contest comes along that Zephie realizes that being unique is the best self she can be.

What if fairy tales were turned on their head? Book 2 of the successful and ever growing Twisted Fairy Tale Series.A unique spin on traditional fairy tales that children from 2 - 10 will love. Adults will enjoy the humour too!The Twisted Fairy Tales are a series of stories where everything is different and nothing is as it seems!Written with colourful characters, fairy tale cameos and surprises along the way.Read, share and enjoy them all.You might...

African ogres with eyes in their feet, one-eyed giant dogs, a man trapped in the body of a werewolf, human monsters made out of scorching magma – the world's mythologies and folklores have created the most wonderfully ghoulish beasts to give us a thrill and a chill. Fantastic Fearsome Beasts collects 44 beasts from mythology and folklore drawn from cultures all around the world, from biblical monsters that were mistaken for islands to dogs that...

What if fairy tales were turned on their head? Book 5 of the successful and ever growing Twisted Fairy Tale Series.A unique spin on traditional fairy tales that children from 2 - 10 will love. Adults will enjoy the humour too!The Twisted Fairy Tales are a series of stories where everything is different and nothing is as it seems!Written with colourful characters, fairy tale cameos and surprises along the way.Read, share and enjoy them all.You might...

Three months ago, Megan found a genie. Two weeks ago, he was stolen away from her. Now, her best friend Jen is in charge of that bottle – and of Jake. Megan's a little nervous about that, considering Jen doesn't exactly like him; she could barely even tolerate him just a few weeks ago. But the longer Jen's in charge, the closer the two seem to become. They might even be starting to be friends. Megan's not jealous, but Greg might be. He's starting...

For centuries, folk tales about vampires, werewolves, zombies and the undead have captivated and spooked children. There are some creatures that we just love to be scared by. Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies collects 40 of these mythical characters from American, European, African, Chinese and Arabian folklore. Ranging from such well known literary examples as Bram Stoker's Dracula to historical cases, such as the human blood-drinking of Elizabeth Bathory,...

Not all fairytales take place in rolling hills or along sparkling beaches. Some happen right below our very feet like the corpses they are....After defeating Maleer, the people of Balderdash work to expand their kingdom by exploring the vast caverns in search of more graveyards. Although Hurlock and the shaman have adopted Kaylan, few in Balderdash trust the prince. Scarlet barely speaks to him, and Screech is the only one to show him affection. To...