Books with author Annette Hamilton

"Sparkling like an aged emerald, the wolf’s eyes glistened under the moonlight. He stared down the mountain into the snowy depths of the valley before him. 'What does it mean?' His snout raised to the broken clouds, 'What does it mean?'" Hidden from man. Ruled by wolves. Watched by gods. This is the Kingdom of Vaal. Short of food and with the weather closing in, the Silver Manes must decide whether or not to leave their home and hunt farther afield - But, starvation is not the only thing that threatens them... Discover the truth, the treachery and the dark secrets behind the legend of The Howling Throne. The journey begins...

'What's to stop me killing you and taking the Powers?' The giant raised the sword. 'All I see is a dwarf, a pony and seven children, none of whom is even remotely capable of resisting the might of Uller Princekiller.' For centuries, the knights, dwarves, giants and sages of Auberon-Zamberg have been intent on a single quest. They're all searching for 'The King Who Guards the Gate'. Prophecy speaks of him as one of seven protectors who will defeat the armies of night and overcome the Dark Sleeper. The last thing anyone is expecting is that these seven protectors are ordinary children.

Princess Sophronia lives in her father's castle in the Land of Hullabaloo. She longs to go into the world outside but her father won't allow it. But when she is Princessnapped by the Ice Wizard she discovers things can be pretty scary out there. She is frozen solid, then sold to a cruel Emperor beyond the Deadly Mountains and placed on a column in the throne room. Captive wild animals are forced to do the Emperor's bidding. The Princess finds she has unexpected abilities. With the help of the brilliant young Wizard of Spume and Peg the flying pony she escapes the castle and frees the animals. The Princess’s ordeals away from home make her appreciate her life in the castle, but she has a new mission, to help wild creatures and the natural world they live in.

This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language.· Pictures support the story clearly· Text in different colors makes it easier to follow the dialogue· "Read and do": integrated activities for every page of reading· Picture Dictionary in each book· Notes for teachers and parents in each book

Sparkling like an aged emerald, the wolf's eyes glistened under the moonlight. He stared down the mountain into the snowy depths of the valley before him. 'What does it mean?' His snout raised to the broken clouds, 'What does it mean?' Hidden from man. Ruled by wolves. Watched by gods. This is the Kingdom of Vaal. Short of food and with the weather closing in, the Silver Manes must decide whether or not to leave their home and hunt farther afield - But, starvation is not the only thing that threatens them... Discover the truth, the treachery and the dark secrets behind the legend of the Howling Throne. The journey begins...

Princess Sophronia lives in her father's castle in the Land of Hullabaloo. She longs to go into the world outside but her father won't allow it. But when she is Princessnapped by the Ice Wizard she discovers things can be pretty scary out there. She is frozen solid, then sold to a cruel Emperor beyond the Deadly Mountains and placed on a column in the throne room. Captive wild animals are forced to do the Emperor's bidding. The Princess finds she has unexpected abilities - she can talk to the animals. With the help of the brilliant young Wizard of Spume and a flying pony she escapes the castle and frees the captives. The Princess’s ordeals away from home make her appreciate her life in the castle, but she has a new mission, to help wild creatures and the natural world they live in. An illustrated chapter book for intermediate readers aged 7-10.