Books with title The Silver Charm

It's the year 1095, and fifteen-year-old Anna longs for a different life in her small German village. But as the seasons turn, the year proves anything but ordinary. Her beloved youngest cousin disappears, and another cousin, Martin, runs away to join a murderous army of renegade Crusaders. When Anna risks everything to rescue Leah, an orphaned Jewish girl whose only connection to her former life is a silver cup, the two girls forge a friendship that defies the intolerance of their time.Filling her story with fascinating period details, debut novelist Constance Leeds paints a rich, colorful picture of an eleventh-century life marked by courage, will, and most of all--hope.Winner of the 2008 IRA Children's and Young Adult Book Award in the Intermediate Fiction Category.

Fully dramatized and produced with cinema-quality sound design and music, each title in Radio Theatre's Chronicles of Narnia is now available in a travel-friendly size. Hosted by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis, these timeless classics have mesmerized millions around the world. Upon entering an enchanted world called Narnia, four ordinary children learn extraordinary lessons in courage, self-sacrifice, friendship, and honor. Brought to life in London by a cast of more than 100 actors, including award-winners Paul Scofield, David Suchet, and Ron Moody, the 7-part Chronicles of Narnia provides over 22 hours of exhilaring listening entertainment. The Silver Chair: Running from bullies at school, Eustace and schoolmate Jill unexpectedly find themselves in the enchanted land of Narnia and in the very presence of the Great Lion Aslan. Join Eustace, Jill, and their strange but courageous friend Puddleglum as they travel through dangerous and unknown lands in their quest to find and rescue the heir to Narnia's throne, Prince Rilian.

In the never-ending war between good and evil, The Chronicles of Narnia set the stage for battles of epic proportions. Some take place in vast fields, where the forces of light and darkness clash. But other battles occur within the small chambers of the heart and are equally decisive. Journeys to the ends of the world, fantastic creatures, betrayals, heroic deeds, and friendships won and lost---all come together in an unforgettable world of magic. So step into Underland in search of a lost prince. The sixth volume in The Chronicles of Narnia The Silver Chair -Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends are sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-fact with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. Jeremy Northam, a stage performer with RSC and National Theatre is best known for major feature films including Emma, An Ideal Husband, Golden Bowl, Enigma, Gosford Park and recently released Cypher. Winner of Actor of the Year 2000 for the London Evening Standard Awards and Film Actor of the Year 2000 for Variety Club.

On the beautiful Vashon Island in the Puget Sound, one young man discovers a special family legacy that could have terrible consequences for him and his closest friends.Pitivo “Jack” Stoaka has always known that he and his family are special. After the mysterious death of his parents and sisters, Jack moved to the island to live with his grandmother Mami. His grandmother was the one who told him about his Romani heritage and the powers that come from The CHARM represented by a crystal he constantly wears. In addition to warning him about danger, the CHARM also allows him to manipulate time, temperature, and nature. It is these powers that Jack’s evil uncle Emilian so desperately wants. When Emilian shows up after Mami’s death, Jack will have to protect and turn to friends both old and new for help in defeating the powerful threat. His newest ally is Lisse, a troubled teenager with powers of her own! Jack has always feared that he would be rejected if he ever showed his friends the truth about his abilities, but he will have to put his trust in them to protect the island from Emilian’s evil.

Life as a teenager is complicated at the best of times.Saoirse O’Donnell has always felt like an outsider, but after meeting Sean, things get a whole lot stranger. Little does she know that her life is about to change forever.A gift from her grandmother holds the answers and opens the doors to a world that Saoirse thought only existed in books. Danger and adventure lie ahead. But first she has to dare to believe.A coming of age novel with an Irish folklore twist, The Silver Comb is the first in the Dare to Believe series.

NARNIA... where owls are wise, where some of the giants like to snack on humans, where a prince is put under an evil spell.. and where the adventure begins. Eustace and Jill escape from the bullies at school through a strange door in the wall, which, for once, is locked. It leads to the open door...or does it? Once again Aslan has a task for the children, and Narnia needs them. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, they pursue the quest that brings them face to face with the evil Witch. She must be defeated if Prince Rilian is to be saved.

Life as a teenager is complicated at the best of times, pale Irish skin, red hair and chronic shyness mean Saoirse O Donnell is an outsider, but following a meeting with a new classmate; Sean, Saoirse realises that the nightmares that have haunted her all her life contain real people. She is left confused, frightened and frustrated. A strange inherited gift from her grandmother holds the answers and opens the doors to a world that Saoirse thought only existed in the books her grandmother had given her. Life is about to change forever, danger and adventure lie ahead, but does she dare to believe? A coming of age novel with an Irish folklore twist, The Silver Comb is the first in the Dare to Believe series