Books with title The Great and Powerful

Small-time magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as a powerful wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large.

The New knows softness.The Old knows life can be hard.The New holds on.The Old is learning to let go. First-time author Benjamin Fox uses simple words to explore the vastly deep themes of life and love as a new baby and an old grandfather prepare to meet each other for the first time. Illustrated by award-winning and nationally recognized still-life artist Elizabeth Robbins, The Great and the Grand celebrates the beautiful balance of age and youth, experience and innocence, the Old and the New.

[Movie Tie-In : Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Chris Andrew Ciulla]This junior novel adaptation of the Disney film starring James Franco is the perfect listening experience for young readers. Small-time magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as a powerful wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large. Will Oscar be able to transform himself into a truly great and powerful wizard before it's too late?

[Movie Tie-In : Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Chris Andrew Ciulla]This junior novel adaptation of the Disney film starring James Franco is the perfect listening experience for young readers. Small-time magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as a powerful wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large. Will Oscar be able to transform himself into a truly great and powerful wizard before it's too late?

In 356 B.C., Alexander III was born to King Philip II of Macedonia.Unbeknownst to Philip, his little boy was destined to become one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. This prince became so mighty that today he is reverentially referred to as "Alexander the Great." Almost from birth, King Philip oversaw his son's tutelage in all areas of survival, but particular emphasis was placed on the skills of battle, as Philip himself was a great warrior. Alexander learned quickly and soon began to surpass his father's training. Alexander's constant companion and friend, a servant by the name of Adonis, grew up to be Alexander's scribe. Adonis tells his master's story and takes the reader on the conqueror's epic journey. "Alexander the Great, the All-Powerful," by Vargie Johnson, is an exciting read for young readers of historical fiction. It is the third book in the "What Made Them Famous?" series

Small-time magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as a powerful wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large.