While preparing for her bat mitzvah--and trying to make sense of her own life--Zippy discovers she has magical abilities when she conjures up a beautiful girl with no memory and wings like an angel to whom she is connected. Hi, whoever is reading this. I'm Zipporah Chava McConnell, but everyone calls me Zippy. Things used to be simple--until a few weeks ago. Now my best friend, Bea, is acting funny; everyone at school thinks I'm weird; and my mom...

With a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world's best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries...

Origami isn't just a paper craft; it is a way of life. This book brings to life the popular Japanese art of origami in objects that are both utilitarian and decorative. Readers will learn how to create an extraordinary range of useful and beautiful projects that are meant to be a part of everyday life. Striking photographs, precise illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions lure both the beginner and the more seasoned origami artist into the pages...