Books with author C. Telford

There’s trouble in Sparkwood Forest, and it smells like cookies. Tabby Abacus has always had a nose for trouble, but when she spots flowers growing out of delicious cookies in the ground, she gets suspicious. The cookie-flowers lead into the dark forest, but Tabby is not the only kid who has seen them. With time running out for the two trapped children, will Tabby’s quick thinking save them from a hungry Dangerbread House?Tabby Abacus and the Dangerbread House follows the adventures of an energetic six-year old as she grows up in the magical Land of Oz. This story is part of the Hidden History of Oz universe.

In a magic land, where the Splendid Court feeds on human dreams, the least among the heirs runs for his life. His dreams make his half-human half-faerie blood a target to be feasted upon. This eight-year old prodigy must walk along on the brick roads between worlds to find safety in the only place far enough away that his family will never find him -- the Cursed Land.--In a magic land, where dreams feed the Splendid Ones -- Faeries from across the desert -- the least among the heirs of the Splendid Court is an eight-year old half-blood prodigy with a very special gift -- he dreams. To survive, he must escape through space and time on the brick roads between worlds to the only place far enough away that his family will never find him -- the Cursed Land.SURVIVAL IS NO LAUGHING MATTER...OR IS IT?Quelala is the first of faerie blood in over two hundred years who can dream. His father fears for his safety in the magical land known as the Kingdom of Dreams. To ensure his survival, the boy must escape to the Cursed Land which lies across the Deadly Desert.Time is running out, and the boy's education is not yet complete. With danger knocking at every door, Quelala communes with the ancient codex of life, gives hope to an alien oracle, and confronts a dragon made of starlight. This courageous young hero walks alone on the brick roads between worlds toward an unknown future. Meanwhile, his father does all in his power to delay the overwhelming magic that threatens to destroy all that he believes in. If either one of them fail, the Splendid Court will feast on the boy's dreams forever.The Kingdom of Dreams saga explores the unknown heroes that shaped the history of the Lands of Oz and Dream long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. This is a story of a father who knew too much and a son destined to change the world one joke at a time.--Word Count: 13,800 wordsReading Level: 4th GradeReadability Score: 82.0

The Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy. Solemn witches scheme to conquer the land, while a broken apprentice dreads the day when her master will expect her to live up to all expectations of wickedness.Virtue and villainy, heartache and horror, treachery and trust--all define these powerful players in this new age of Oz.SHE HAS ENDURED THE DARKNESS FOR TOO LONG. NOW SHE WILL FIND HER PLACE IN THE LIGHT.She betrayed her best friends to save their lives. That deed won Locasta the favor of the witch and earned her the coveted apprenticeship. Since that moment, she has wondered if her sacrifice was worth it, or even if it was recognized at all.She knows all the spells, and she feels the whispers of the magic, but she also knows the ruthless sting of her master's temper. Bruises heal, but a broken mind cannot see past its own need for survival. Her silent hope finds a voice in an impetuous young sorceress, who gives Locasta the courage to gather the pieces of her shattered life and find her own way in a world where the rules have just changed forever.Hidden Heroes of Oz explores the unsung heroes that shaped the Land of Oz long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. This is the story of Locasta Brenfire, and how she became the Good Witch of the North.This story bridges the gap between the Hidden History of Oz, and L. Frank Baum's beloved fantasy story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, for the mysterious character, the Good Witch of the North, who sent Dorothy to find the Wizard.

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. History has hurried along without anyone noticing. Take a peek behind the Emerald Curtain to see just what happened in Oz before Dorothy arrived.Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound, defining this new age in the Land of Oz.DISCOVER THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF AN ENCHANTED WORLDGlinda's story begins in the North and takes her across the Land of Oz. She fights wicked witches, woos a wizard, and learns the unimaginable consequences of growing up in a magical land powered by human dreams.This informative guide provides maps, history, and--best of all--stories to explore the adventures of Glinda the Good from her formative years as a rebellious youth, to the wise woman who became the most powerful sorceress in the Land of Oz.Each story selection includes multiple chapters from the published Hidden History of Oz books, giving you unprecedented access to these fantastic adventures. Never-before-seen maps provide a glimpse of the larger world, and chronology takes you back to the beginning, when the faeries enchanted the land and crowned the first Queen of Oz.Explore the magic and mystery of this epic fantasy that builds the foundation for L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The land of Oz, decades before Dorothy. Munchkin Country, in the East, has traded servitude for security, and tolerance for tyranny at the hands of a cruel Witch Queen. The young resistance finds a face in the unflinching shadow of a woodman.Virtue and villainy, heartache and horror, treachery and trust--all define these powerful players in this new age of Oz.THE STRENGTH OF HIS AXE IS THE STRENGTH OF HIS HEARTHe saw his brother killed for standing against a tyrant. Boq grew from boy to man in the shadow of the Wicked Witch of the East. He has endured the disintegration of his society under her cruel glare. Silently defiant, he ensures the future of his people by rescuing the young ones.The underground yellow road leads to freedom, so the whispers say., but any who attempt to escape must pass through forests patrolled by dark monsters and inhuman soldiers. Few survivors ever find freedom in other lands.Those trapped behind this tin curtain place all their hopes in secret conductors like Boq, who smuggles their precious children to safety. However, one young child has been hidden too long, and missed the opportunity. With all chance of safe escape severed, Boq risks everything in braving the fearsome forest to save this single child.Hidden Heroes of Oz explores the unsung heroes that shaped the Land of Oz long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. Chopper tells the story of two of these great heroes, Boq Liyonechka and Galvan Chopper.

'There is another world, and it is in this one.' Pearly James is fed up with being lonely. She's fed up with her pointless, boring school life. And she's deeply fed up with the fake, numbing, conformist world of screen culture that seems to enslave all her schoolmates. She just knows there must be something more. Change is what she really wants, but who or what will make it happen? Enter Bernard O'Hare, the computer genius with his trademark black overcoat and green, staring eyes... Both an adventure and a cry against the new global conformity, Tramp Life is the story of how one girl discovers another world hidden behind humdrum existence. A world of danger and delight, music, madness...and maybe friendship, too.

With only three spells, two clever friends, and a wizard with a dream, Glinda will learn that the one thing in Oz more powerful than magic is freedom. Long before Dorothy ... there was Glinda. Glinda only wants freedom. She wants freedom from her parents, freedom from her tower, and, most of all, she wants freedom her dreary life as the red-haired daughter of the Sorceress. She wants adventures like the ones she reads about. In all her fifteen years, she has never flown with Winged Monkeys, seen a magic mirror, or even talked with a Wicked Witch. And the only rebellion she ever led was against her mother, and that was over which dress to wear to the Abracadabra Bazaar. That single defiant act was the first domino to fall in an escalating series of horrible events. Her parents are gone. Her tower is destroyed. Even the great King is dead. The Wicked Witches command their magical armies to seize power, but Glinda refuses to surrender. Her courageous spark fans the flames of rebellion, but their small army is out-magicked, outnumbered, and out of time. With only three spells, two clever friends, and a wizard with a dream, Glinda will learn that the one thing in Oz more powerful than magic is freedom. Join Glinda the Good as she jumps red-head first into the adventures she has always dreamed of. Order your copy of The Witch Queens today. This epic fantasy prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is perfect for ages 10 and up. Guide for Parents, including educational value, positive messages, language, and more, included in Appendix. The Hidden History of Oz: The roots of Oz reach back more than a thousand years to a past full of Witches and warriors fighting to control the magic of a land powered by human dreams. Discover the courage and adventure today by ordering your copy of The Witch Queens.

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy, generations without war have grown soft and weary. From the shadows, the witches scheme to divide the land and remake Oz in their own image. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound,defining this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WORLD WILL KNOW HER NAME, NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.Fifteen-year old Glinda is determined to live free from the shadow of her sorceress mother. Uncaring of the price it may demand, Glinda’srebellion against her mother’s wishes unleashes the hidden fury of the wicked witches’ secret scheme, and plunges the entire land into chaos.Amidst the turmoil, magical armies march across Oz, leaving devastation in their wake. Hope from the skies comes in the form of awizard almost as young as Glinda. He brings stories of freedom, and dreams that change the world around him. Without an army of her own, Glinda inspires common people to rise up against the monstrous armies. However, her inexperience puts everyone at risk.Will three spells, a few clever friends, and a wizard with unwavering faith in freedom be enough to overthrow the tyranny of the wicked witches?Let the battle for Oz begin.

The Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy. Solemn witches scheme to conquer the land, while a broken apprentice dreads the day when her master will expect her to live up to all expectations of wickedness.Virtue and villainy, heartache and horror, treachery and trust--all define these powerful players in this new age of Oz.SHE HAS ENDURED THE DARKNESS FOR TOO LONG. NOW SHE WILL FIND HER PLACE IN THE LIGHT.She betrayed her best friends to save their lives. That deed won Locasta the favor of the witch and earned her the coveted apprenticeship. Since that moment, she has wondered if her sacrifice was worth it, or even if it was recognized at all.She knows all the spells, and she feels the whispers of the magic, but she also knows the ruthless sting of her master's temper. Bruises heal, but a broken mind cannot see past its own need for survival. Her silent hope finds a voice in an impetuous young sorceress, who gives Locasta the courage to gather the pieces of her shattered life and find her own way in a world where the rules have just changed forever.Hidden Heroes of Oz explores the unsung heroes that shaped the Land of Oz long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. This is the story of Locasta Brenfire, and how she became the Good Witch of the North.

The Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy, held many cities and many heroes. After the devastation of the Witch Wars, the stony North is now under the protection of the Good Witch. Hewing a new life out of the ruins challenges the survivors, including the Bandersnatch family.HE’S NOT BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE A HERO…YET.Ten-year old Candor wants to be strong, like the way he remembers his father before the accident, but instead of honor, all his attempts at bravery only earn him more bruises.Chased by bullies into the mountains, Candor discovers a gateway to a faraway place where no one can hurt him. However, this paradise comes with its own monsters. Far away from friends and family, two worlds collide, and Candor's courage in the face of fear changes everything.The Secret Gate of Oogaboo is the first book in the Candor Bandersnatch series. This fantasy adventure series for boys takes place in the world of The Hidden History of Oz. Recommended for ages 8 and up. (41,000 words / 194 pages)

There’s trouble in Sparkwood Forest, and it smells like cookies. Tabby Abacus has always had a nose for trouble, but when she spots flowers growing out of delicious cookies in the ground, she gets suspicious. The cookie-flowers lead into the dark forest, but Tabby is not the only kid who has seen them. With time running out for the two trapped children, will Tabby’s quick thinking save them from a hungry Dangerbread House?Tabby Abacus and the Dangerbread House follows the adventures of an energetic six-year old as she grows up in the magical Land of Oz. This story is part of the Hidden History of Oz universe.