On a vacation with their mother and stepfather, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha find themselves overwhelmed with a lakeful of magical adventures after Mark captures an ancient turtle that seems to have extraordinary powers.

"Six young magicians and illusionists team up to save their small town from a crooked carnival owner and his goons"--

Still trapped. Still Jules fault. Even though she denies it. The queen still hates me, and now Jules is always missing too. I swear I've lost my mind, drunk too much, or Medieval France is finally getting to me. I don't miss anything from the future. Well, I miss Mom. Gill, you don't miss anything? Not even...never mind. Oh, like you don't miss things Jules? Shut up. I can't wait until we get to the Cliffs of Dover. I've always loved England and...

"In an unforgettable novel that traces a centuries-old curse to its source, beloved author Alice Hoffman unveils the story of Maria Owens, accused of witchcraft in Salem, and matriarch of a line of the amazing Owens women and men featured in Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic"-- In the 1600s, Maria was abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of Hannah Owens, who recognizes that Maria has a gift, she learns about...

The voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock...