Take back your kingdom.Unicorns and dragons never mix. For centuries, they've been bitter enemies and their kingdoms at war. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Tanis's beloved older brother and heir to their throne has been slain by a human who continues to flaunt her brother's death.To restore her family's honor, she's willing to make a deal with a unicorn shapeshifter so that she can infiltrate the human kingdom and recapture what was so cru...

MUCH ADO ABOUT KNIGHTINGArc vowed to avoid drawing attention to himself, but the world has different plans for him! Between hunting magical beasts and unknowingly saving the Queen's retinue, he continues to find himself dragged into one adventure after another, culminating in a reunion with the young catgirl, Chiyome. Follow along as the Skeleton Knight embarks on a quest to set the beastmen free--and perhaps change the world while he's at it.

IN HOT WATERFinally arriving at the magical spring that might cure his curse, Arc is astonished to find it is a hot spring! Deciding to give his weary bones a rest, he and Ponta dive right in--only to encounter something entirely unexpected. Meanwhile, Princess Yuriarna challenges Prince Sekt's underhanded bid to take control of the Kingdom. With royalty facing off against royalty, who will emerge victorious?

WILL HIRO BE PSIONICALLY OUTFOXED?!Shopping in the Empire's biggest shipbuilding star system, Hiro's offered a bargain on an intriguingly uncanny vessel! Then he crosses paths with Kugi--a devout fox shrine maiden hailing from a mysterious sect. She can speak to him telepathically and volunteers to teach him to use his powers. Hiro signs on, but he's about to be put through his psionic paces!

PIRATE QUEENWith the Seed of the Sacred Tree and Princess Tinia aboard, Hiro and crew join the battle against Red Flag, the pirate gang that attacked the elves' home planet. Just as the battle is looking hopeless, the Krishna activates a mysterious new barrier--one that seems to have something to do with the Sacred Tree. Meanwhile, Hiro snags the interest of Mary, a buxom mercenary with shady ties. How is Hiro going to shake this gorgeous new troublemaker?

In the distant future, somewhere in the galaxy, a world has evolved where each person has multiple bodies, cybernetics has abolished privacy, and individual and family success are reliant upon instantaneous evaluations of how well each member conforms to the rigid social system.Young Fift is an only child of the Staid gender, struggling to maintain zir position in the system while developing a friendship with the acclaimed bioengineer Shria: a controversial and int...

Starred Review BOOKLIST "Cage's groundbreaking composition is a big concept for youngsters to wrap their minds around and an unexpected topic for a picture book. But Live Oak's readalong offers a blend of vivid art on the page and a soundscape that connects the listener to both the book and their own personal environment. ... An essential listen for musically thoughtful kids and adults who still wonder how a blank page can be music."

A SAMURAI TANUKI?!When swordswoman Konoha joins Serena's edge-world investigation, Hiro's gobsmacked by her combat chops. Supposedly, Konoha's here to investigate a metal spider with psionic abilities--and check up on Kugi!

A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER!A gamer falls asleep--only to wake up in the world of the game he was playing! Arc has the powerful skills and weapons of his character, but there's just one problem... he's stuck looking like that character, too. An adventure in a fantastical new land awaits him, if he can get used to being a walking skeleton!

Contains books three and four of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Hollywood, book threeRick debuts in the movies. From being a supporting actor to winning a leading role, the young man finds out that being a star is real work. His invention of the adjustable faucet and electric hairdryer brings him money, and being in the movies brings him fame, but finding a girl who isn't a gold digger or hanger-on proves to be more diff...

CYBER-MAID OF ALL TRADESWith their wild vacation behind them, Hiro and his crew finally reunite the count and his granddaughter. Then it's time for him to get cozy with his new robotic maid! He takes her in for an upgrade, which makes her stronger and sexier than ever. When duty calls, will Hiro and his heavily armed android be able to take down a cybernetic soldier and put the noble feud to rest?

HOLDING OUT FOR A HEROWith the mechanic twins aboard, Hiro and crew accept a transport job that takes them to a new star system...where they run right into a skirmish between Empire ships and the hostile crystal lifeforms. Hiro charges in to save the day, but gets more than he bargained for when he draws the attention of military VIPs. Worse yet, Lieutenant Commander Serena now has a new request: a deadly raid on a galaxy swarming with battleship-sized crystal life...