"Dedicated to all the brave princes and princesses battling Cancer and Leukemia. Never stop looking for your miracle." - Suzie Jay An evil grudge. A dark curse. Long ago, Princess Matilda's mother upset the evil witch Hilary, causing her to leave their kingdom, fuming and spouting threats. Now, after many years, Hilary is back, hungry for revenge. She unleashes a black cloud on the townspeople, and casts a dark spell on Princess Matilda. Princess Matilda's hair starts falling out, and she's getting weaker by the day. Her only hope? Find her fairy godmother. The journey is long and dangerous in her weakened state. With the help of her brave new friend, Percy, can the courageous Princess Matilda find her fairy godmother and beat the witch's curse once and for all?
The roaring lioness of England Born in 1102 to King Henry of England and Queen Matilda of Scotland, Matilda's uniquely royal Norman, Saxon, and Scottish heritage was meant to unify an England still divided by her grandfather's conquest in 1066. When the 1120 White Ship Disaster made her the only surviving child of her parents, Matilda suddenly became heiress to the English throne in a time when the old Saxon Witan, not the king's Will, still decided the succession. Discover the true story of the first woman to claim the throne of England in her own right and be inspired Includes Matilda's family tree charts, a detailed timeline, and a suggested reading list so you can keep learning. Associated biographies: "Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, the Warrior Princess of Deheubarth," and "Margaret of Wessex: Mother, Saint, and Queen of Scots."
The exciting true story of the first heiress to the throne of England Born in 1102 to King Henry of England and Queen Matilda of Scotland, Matilda's uniquely royal Norman, Saxon, and Scottish heritage was meant to unify an England still divided by her grandfather's conquest in 1066. When the 1120 White Ship Disaster made her the only surviving child of her parents, Matilda suddenly became heiress to the English throne in a time when the old Saxon Witan, not the king's Will, still decided the succession.Adapted from the narrative biography of the same name, this five act drama takes audiences across medieval Christendom to explore the fascinating life of the Angevin dynasty's forgotten princess royal. Paperback edition features extra wide margins and blank pages between each scene for actor and director's notes.
“You’ll come a-waltzing” with this lively Australian folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales collected by John M. Feierabend. Chock-full of whimsical Australian vocabulary, Waltzing Matilda depicts the rugged adventures of a traveling worker (“swagman”) as he journeys across the Australian countryside, encountering both good fortune and trouble along the way. Adriana Wimler’s colorful illustrations capture the natural beauty of the Australian landscape and feature several indigenous Australian animals. See if you can spot them all! Like the other folk song picture books in the series, Waltzing Matilda includes a description of the song and its history, the music notation, and a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka.
Explore the Norman Conquest, the high middle ages, and the Angevin dynasty in this puzzle book featuring matching, word search, double puzzles, and crossword puzzles. Based on "Empress Matilda of England" by Laurel A. Rockefeller. Includes an excerpt from the book.
Smuggler. Fugitive. Cyborg. Bounty Hunter.Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But nothing has gone smoothly after they broke out one of their own off of a prison ship.Fighting their way past shadowy government agencies and a dangerous crime lord; monstrosities from an unknown layer of the universe seem dead set to break through into ours.When their pasts come back to haunt them, can Jacquotte Delahaye and her crew of misfits come together as they are attacked from all sides? Will the galaxy work hand in hand with them to survive the alien onslaught?Strap yourself in for a bumpy ride in the first book of the series, the Matilda.
Cyborg. Smuggler. Fugitive. Bounty Hunter. Ex-Freedom Fighter. Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But nothing has gone right since they were involved in the battle over the planet Ninguiz.Trapped within the folds of space and surrounded by living horrors, dangers lurk outside the ship and among the crew. While their pasts ride shotgun with a vengeance, their future looks bleak. Decisions made in the heat of the moment have consequences and payment is due.With mutiny and pirates on the horizon, can Jacquotte Delahaye and her crew of misfits keep the ship? Can the lies of the past shatter this fragile family? Will the savage creatures break through into our universe again?Slam your harness buckles closed and sit back in the second book of the series, Twistin' Matilda.
Bounty Hunter. Ex-Freedom Fighter. Fugitive. Smuggler. Butcher.Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But everything has fallen apart since they arrived on the planet Mithuna.Luli Qing's been abducted and the only clue left behind is a corpse. Tales of deep spacers disappearing pepper the feeds. Old secrets have cut to the quick and torn the crew asunder. Caution is thrown to the wind as they scatter across the stars chasing rumors. All the while, the tides whisper of war against the Consortium.Is Luli still alive? What do the entities from beyond want with them? Will Galena survive the foreign substances within? Can Jacquotte Delahaye bite the bullet and bring them all home?Clip your 'breather on and suck in a few breaths for the third book of the series, Black Matilda.
Rebels. Crime Lord. Cyborg. Doctor. Prisoners. Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But it all went pear-shaped once the Consortium seized them. Revolution ignites on the edges of controlled space. Nightmarish creatures invade other systems. All while Jacquie and her crew remain powerless under the boot of the Consortium. And the thoughts on everyone mind is, where is Galena? What does the organism within Galena want? Is there a chance Jacquotte Delahaye can find her friend when no one knows where she is? With a shot-to-hell Matilda in lockdown, is escape even possible? Burn your sublight engines hot and blast into the fourth book of the series, Secret Matilda.
The Final Book of the Series Smuggler. Fugitive. Cyborg. Bounty Hunter. Ex-Freedom Fighter. Butcher. Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But now they're stuck on a backwater asteroid and time is running out. Rumors drift of jump gates falling to rebel forces while other systems succumb to the alien invasion. The crew knows where Galena is being held but have no way to get there. Making dark deals in the folds may get them a way out. Will the terrors from outside space lay claim to more systems? Can the insurrection prevail? With the universe against them, can Jacquotte Delahaye rescue Galena from this war-torn galaxy? Loosen that pistol in your holster and prepare for the fifth and final book of the series, Waltzing Matilda.
Smuggler. Fugitive. Cyborg. Bounty Hunter. Far off into the future in a distant part of the galaxy, the Consortium controls the human colonies held together by the jump gates. Where the Consortium doesn't hold sway, crime flourishes. Through the use of a hellish engine that goes where no one should, the crew of the Matilda slips its way between the two. But nothing has gone smoothly after they broke out one of their own off of a prison ship. Fighting their way past shadowy government agencies and a dangerous crime lord; monstrosities from an unknown layer of the universe seem dead set to break through into ours. When their pasts come back to haunt them, can Jacquotte Delahaye and her crew of misfits come together as they are attacked from all sides? Will the galaxy work hand in hand with them to survive the alien onslaught? Strap yourself in for a bumpy ride in the first book of the series, the Matilda.
