So while Zeta's parents try to figure out why she now refuses to eat mackerel, Zeta has the adventure of her life.

    Nine very different personalities each need very special homes. can the Bradmans be sure they've found the right owners?Red-haired Ginger is fearless- will he settle in with Amy and her mother, of will he be too much of a handful?Long-haired Nutmeg is very mischievous- will her curiosity get her inti trouble in her new home?Clove is not very happy in her new home- will her owner discover what is bothering her?

    Widely regarded as a masterpiece of 19th century stories for children. Includes four black and white illustrations by Maria L. Kirk. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

    But when the gentle girl bonds with a lightning beast—a creature of fire and chaos—everyone’s certain it’s a mistake. Everyone but Mina and the beast himself, Pixit. Quickly enrolled in lightning school, Mina struggles to master a guardian’s skills, and she discovers that her country's weather comes at a devastating cost—a cost powerful people wish to hide. Mina’s never been the type to speak out, but someone has to tell the truth, and, with Pixit’s help, she resolves to find a way to be heard.