Mark Elliott

Starting over at a new school is never easy, but for identical twins Ray and Jay Grayson, it is about to become the ultimate experiment. When the boys move to a new town right before the start of sixth grade, they expect to face the usual challenges together. But when Ray stays home sick on the very first day, Jay makes a shocking discovery: the school has made a massive mistake. There is no record of Ray anywhere. No attendance list, no locker, and no student folder. Realizing that the school thinks there is only one Grayson boy, Jay decides this clerical error could be incredibly useful. Soon, the twins are sharing a single identity, pulling off the ultimate prank, and tricking their teachers and classmates. It starts out as a hilarious and exciting game, but living a double life quickly becomes complicated. As the boys push their secret to the limit, they begin to discover new things about friendship, honesty, and who they really are when they are not just part of a matching set. Dive into this clever and funny school story about identity and the trouble with telling tall tales.

There she was, chartreuse and warty and smiling at him. Such a nice smile. Something in his heart fluttered.

The young maiden, Parsley, will eat nothing but parsley, which in Snettering-on-Snoakes grows only in the fairy Bombina's garden. All is well -- until Bombina is released from the fairy queen's dungeon. Her crime? Failing to get along with humans. And turning them into toads!

Meanwhile, twin princes Randolph and Rudolph are causing trouble at Biddle Castle and pinning everything on their younger brother, Tansy. Prince Tansy cares about Biddle. Randolph and Rudolph don't. But one of the twins will be king, unless Prince Tansy accepts help from a green Biddlebum Toad!

A delightful retelling of the little-known German fairy tale "Puddocky." this fifth Princess Tale from Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shows that nothing is quite as it seems and that anything is possible, with a dash of magic and a barrel of love.

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There she was, chartreuse and warty and smiling at him. Such a nice smile. Something in his heart fluttered. The young maiden, Parsley, will eat nothing but parsley, which in Snettering-on-Snoakes grows only in the fairy Bombina's garden. All is well -- until Bombina is released from the fairy queen's dungeon. Her crime? Failing to get along with humans. And turning them into toads! Meanwhile, twin princes Randolph and Rudolph are causing trouble at Biddle Castle and pinning everything on their younger brother, Tansy. Prince Tansy cares about Biddle. Randolph and Rudolph don't. But one of the twins will be king, unless Prince Tansy accepts help from a green Biddlebum Toad! A delightful retelling of the little-known German fairy tale "Puddocky." this fifth Princess Tale from Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shows that nothing is quite as it seems and that anything is possible, with a dash of magic and a barrel of love.

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In this humorous retelling of Andrew Lang's "Puddocky," a young maiden who has been transformed into a toad by a jealous fairy relies on her newly honed magical abilities to charm a prince into marriage.

In a land far, far away . . .

A boy with magical powers to win Princess Charming's heart. A fairy who likes turning humans into toads. A true love forbidden by the King.

A world of fairies and magic -- what could be more perfect than that? But is it perfect enough to help a simple farm boy marry a beautiful princess? And if an unruly fairy turns a maiden into a toad, how does she turn herself back? And can a fairy -- even a helpful one -- change a stubborn king's law?

Welcome to a land where Princess Charming saves the day, the prince must kiss the toads, and nothing is as it seems!

Now in one volume, three hilarious chances at happily-ever-after from the Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted:

Cinderellis and the Glass Hill
For Biddle's Sake
The Fairy's Return

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In a land far, far away . . . A boy with magical powers to win Princess Charming's heart. A fairy who likes turning humans into toads. A true love forbidden by the King. A world of fairies and magic -- what could be more perfect than that? But is it perfect enough to help a simple farm boy marry a beautiful princess? And if an unruly fairy turns a maiden into a toad, how does she turn herself back? And can a fairy -- even a helpful one -- change a stubborn king's law? Welcome to a land where Princess Charming saves the day, the prince must kiss the toads, and nothing is as it seems! Now in one volume, three hilarious chances at happily-ever-after from the Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted: Cinderellis and the Glass Hill For Biddle's Sake The Fairy's Return

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In this humorous retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea," Lorelei must pass many difficult tests in order to prove that she is a true princess and win the hand of Prince Nicholas.

Have you ever heard the story of Sleeping Beauty? Get ready for a surprising new twist with Princess Sonora! She isn't just any princess; she's ten times smarter than anyone around her. When a wicked fairy puts a curse on her, saying she'll prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a long sleep, Sonora decides she won't just wait for it to happen. No way! Princess Sonora is determined to be in charge of her own destiny. She vows to choose the perfect moment to be pricked, not let fate decide for her. But can even the smartest princess outsmart a powerful fairy's curse? Join Sonora on an exciting adventure as she tries to take control of her future. Will her clever plans work, or will she still find herself falling into that enchanted sleep?

Jordan Johnston is tired of blending in. She is not exceptionally tall or short, she is not a math genius, and she is definitely not a star athlete. In a world where everyone else seems to have a remarkable, shiny talent, Jordan feels doomed to a life of being perfectly, boringly average. Determined to stand out before the end of the sixth grade, she makes a firm promise to herself: she will discover her hidden gift and finally become extraordinary. But finding your special talent is a lot harder than it looks. Just when Jordan is ready to give up on her quest for greatness, a sudden and terrifying disaster strikes her school. In the midst of the chaos, Jordan is forced to step up in ways she never imagined. Will her quick thinking and bravery prove that she is far more than just average? This heartwarming and action-packed story celebrates the hidden strengths inside all of us.

Gail Carson Levine charmed the world with Ella Enchanted, her spirited retelling of the Cinderella story. Now this award-winning author turns her attention to two more classic fairy tales, and deftly turns them upside down and inside out with her trademark wit and hilarity.

In The Fairy's Mistake, two very different sisters have two very different encounters with the fairy Ethelinda. Rosella is kind and helpful. Her reward: Jewels and gems tumble out of her mouth whenever she speaks. Myrtle is rude and spiteful. Her punishment: Bugs and vipers slither out of her mouth. The fairy Ethelinda feels she's meted out justice just right--until she discovers Rosella has been locked up by a greedy prince and Myrtle is having the time of her life!

In The Princess Test, King Humphrey has decided it's time for his son, Prince Nicholas, to marry. But he must make sure the bride is a real princess. So he devises a series of princess tests, designed to weed out the phonies and the fakes. Meanwhile, Nicholas has fallen in love with Lorelei, a mere blacksmith's daughter. She's no princess, but he wants to marry her all the same--but how will she ever pass the terrible tests?

In these first two delightfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud Princess Tales, Gail Levine gently spoofs the notion that fairies are always right and that tests can ever prove a person's worth, but holds fast to the notion that true love will always win in the end.

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Gail Carson Levine charmed the world with Ella Enchanted, her spirited retelling of the Cinderella story. Now this award-winning author turns her attention to two more classic fairy tales, and deftly turns them upside down and inside out with her trademark wit and hilarity. In The Fairy's Mistake, two very different sisters have two very different encounters with the fairy Ethelinda. Rosella is kind and helpful. Her reward: Jewels and gems tumble out of her mouth whenever she speaks. Myrtle is rude and spiteful. Her punishment: Bugs and vipers slither out of her mouth. The fairy Ethelinda feels she's meted out justice just right--until she discovers Rosella has been locked up by a greedy prince and Myrtle is having the time of her life! In The Princess Test, King Humphrey has decided it's time for his son, Prince Nicholas, to marry. But he must make sure the bride is a real princess. So he devises a series of princess tests, designed to weed out the phonies and the fakes. Meanwhile, Nicholas has fallen in love with Lorelei, a mere blacksmith's daughter. She's no princess, but he wants to marry her all the same--but how will she ever pass the terrible tests? In these first two delightfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud Princess Tales, Gail Levine gently spoofs the notion that fairies are always right and that tests can ever prove a person's worth, but holds fast to the notion that true love will always win in the end.

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In this humorous retelling of a Perrault tale, the fairy Ethelinda rewards one twin sister for good behavior and punishes the other for bad, only to discover that her punishment is more pleasing than her reward.

A Bad Reputation Sixth-grader Clay has always been the ultimate prankster. He is famous around school for causing chaos, bending the rules, and driving his teachers absolutely crazy. Being the school troublemaker has always felt like a fun game, until a family crisis changes his perspective completely. Time to Change When his older brother gets into serious trouble with the law, Clay realizes that breaking the rules is not a joke anymore. He makes a firm decision to turn his life around, stay out of the principal's office, and finally become a model student. A Tough Crowd But Clay quickly discovers that changing your ways is much harder than it looks. His teachers are suspicious of his every move, and his classmates expect him to keep pulling pranks. No matter how hard he tries to be good, trouble just seems to find him. Now, Clay must figure out how to prove to everyone that he has truly changed for the better.

The Loudest Class The fifth graders at Laketon Elementary School are famous for one thing: they are the loudest, chattiest, most disruptive group of kids in the entire building. The teachers are exhausted, the principal is frustrated, and nobody can figure out how to get them to just be quiet. The Ultimate Bet Everything changes when the boys and the girls get into a massive argument. To prove who is truly the best, they make a legendary bet. They challenge each other to a strict, two-day contest of absolute silence. The rules are simple: no talking at all, not even at home, unless a teacher asks a direct question. And even then, they can only answer with three words! A Quiet Chaos Suddenly, the noisiest grade in school is completely silent. But as the contest drags on, the students realize that communicating without words is incredibly difficult. The silence causes hilarious misunderstandings, creative new ways to talk, and a whole lot of unexpected trouble for the teachers!

Ralph said, "Rain tomorrow."
Burt said, "Barley needs it. You're covered with cinders, Ellis."
Ralph thought that was funny. "That's funny." He laughed. "That's what we should call him-- Cinderellis."
Burt guffawed.

In this unusual spin on an old favorite, Cinderlla is a boy! He's Cinderellis, and he has two unfriendly brothers and no fairy godmother to help him out. Luckily, he does have magical powders, and he intends to use them to win the hand of his Princess Charming-- that is, Marigold. The only problem is-- Marigold thinks Cinderellis is a monster!

Gail Carson Levine is the author of Ella Enchanted, a spirited retelling of the "real" Cinderella fairy tale and a 1998 Newberry Honor Book. In this fourth of her Princess Tales, Levine brings new life and new fun into a little-known tale and proves that determination, imagination, and kindness can carry the day.

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Ralph said, "Rain tomorrow." Burt said, "Barley needs it. You're covered with cinders, Ellis." Ralph thought that was funny. "That's funny." He laughed. "That's what we should call him-- Cinderellis." Burt guffawed. In this unusual spin on an old favorite, Cinderlla is a boy! He's Cinderellis, and he has two unfriendly brothers and no fairy godmother to help him out. Luckily, he does have magical powders, and he intends to use them to win the hand of his Princess Charming-- that is, Marigold. The only problem is-- Marigold thinks Cinderellis is a monster! Gail Carson Levine is the author of Ella Enchanted, a spirited retelling of the "real" Cinderella fairy tale and a 1998 Newberry Honor Book. In this fourth of her Princess Tales, Levine brings new life and new fun into a little-known tale and proves that determination, imagination, and kindness can carry the day.

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In this humorous retelling of a Perrault tale, a lonely young farm lad uses his unusual inventive ability to pass a nearly impossible test and win the hand of the neighboring princess.

Dexter has decided that his new identity is going to be the tough kid. It is his very first day at a new school, and he is already furious at the principal, the secretary, the janitor, and the kids who laugh at him. To prove just how tough he is, Dexter beats up another boy in the bathroom. When his teacher assigns a creative writing project, Dexter proudly writes about his fight. But there are a few lingering questions he cannot quite answer. Why was the boy he punched already crying before the fight even started? And why on earth does that same boy still want to be Dexter's friend? As Dexter navigates his complicated new school life, a persistent teacher, and a classmate with a strange obsession with floor wax, he begins to realize that his tough-guy act might be hiding his true feelings about his family's recent struggles. Through his own writing, Dexter uncovers surprising truths about friendship, empathy, and what it actually means to be strong.

Abby Carson is not a bad student, but she really does not like doing her schoolwork. When a warning letter arrives in the mail, Abby learns she is in danger of having to repeat the sixth grade. To save her school year, she takes on a special extra-credit project: finding a pen pal in a faraway country. Her very first letter travels all the way to a small village in Afghanistan. The village elders decide that the best student in their school, a boy named Sadeed, should be the one to write back. But in their culture, it is not proper for a boy to write letters to a girl. To solve the problem, Sadeed writes the letters and his younger sister signs her name. As the letters travel back and forth across the world, Abby and Sadeed must navigate huge cultural differences and strict traditions. Through their secret correspondence, these young students are about to discover that they have much more in common than they ever imagined.