Two sisters, Stella and Marigold, do all the regular things, like go to school, but they also share adventures (both real and imagined) and secret sister things.

The tale begins on Christmas Eve seven years after the death of Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner Jacob Marley. Scrooge is established within the first stave (chapter) as a greedy and stingy businessman who has no place in his life for kindness, compassion, charity, or benevolence. After being warned by Marley's ghost to change his ways, Scrooge is visited by three additional ghosts "each in its turn" who accompany him to various scenes with the...

"A twelve-year-old girl discovers her father is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark, and when he goes missing she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of spooky creatures set on starting a war"-- Provided by publisher.

In early twentieth-century Vermont, orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with her austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, and uses her philosophy of gladness to bring happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.

Peter Pan--the mischievous boy who never grows up and can fly--has captivated the imagination of children and adults for decades with his adventures on the island of Neverland. Silke Leffler's ethereal art brings new magic to this class by legendary author J.M. Barrie.--Publisher's description.

Fritz can't wait to turn five! His birthday starts off well when he eats all five of his birthday pancakes and gets brand-new sneakers that fit perfectly. But when he looks in the mirror, nothing has changed. And his teeth won't wiggle - not a single one. Even after he gets to wear the birthday crown and everyone sings to him at school, five still seems a lot like four. What will it take for Fritz to feel five?

A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

"An old stone tower on Rainspell Island seems to be filled with magic, but best friends Kirsty and Rachel can't get inside to search for Fern the Green Fairy, who has been sent away from Fairyland by the scheming Jack Frost. Can the girls and their new animal friends help reunite Fern with her fairy sisters?"-- Provided by publisher.

When Steve helps out at his dad's pharmacy, he encounters a variety of surprising customers.

"Best friends Rachel and Kirsty can't believe it when they meet a magical fairy at the end of a rainbow. Ruby the Red Fairy takes them to Fairyland, but the beautiful kingdom is in trouble. Can the girls help save it?" -- Back cover..