Best Selling Books by Elise Allen

This travel guide to 12 popular races is written for marathoners by one of their own. While other books may focus on a single race, Allen covers races in every region of the country, giving information on hotels close to the starting lines, places to "carb up," and where to celebrate after the race.

This latest Fairytopia storybook will make great reading for all Barbie fans! Welcome back to Fairytopia! In Magic of the Rainbow, Elina goes to fairy school to study magic and learn how to dance the Flight of Spring. But soon the evil witch Laverna poisons Elina''s teacher, and tries to take control of Fairytopia! To save their world, Elina and her friends must combine their power, and understand that true strength comes through unity.

Petal and her friends must track down the Talisman of the Land of Flora, the eternal bloom, but encounter a monstrous troll and plants.

Double the adventure, double the twists, and double the sisterhood! Sara leaned closer to Flissa and Loriah. "Why does everyone here say ''princess'' like it''s a bad word?" Princesses Sara and Flissa have made a triumphant return from the Twists and are excited to attend Maldevon Academy, the first school for both magical and non-magical students. Flissa hopes to join the school''s hoodle team, and Sara can''t wait to meet new people and stretch her magical abilities. But the twins soon discover not everyone is happy with the newly unified kingdom of Kaloon, and that while unification has gained the royal family a few fans, it has also created new enemies. Strange happenings at school suggest someone is working to undermine the newfound peace, and it''s up to the princesses to unravel the plot. With the upcoming, kingdom-wide Kaloonification Ball to be planned, the stakes are higher than ever. But as Flissa and Sara leave "Flissara" behind and embrace their individual identities, they also find themselves at odds. Can the twins learn to trust each other in time to uncover the truth and catch the culprit? Don''t miss this spellbinding sequel to Elise Allen''s Twinchantment, full of fantastical hijinks, magical mysteries, and charming characters old and new.

The inhabitants of the Enchanted Wood face the biggest threat to their existence yet - the death of the Faraway tree! This title features the adventures of five fairies brought together to save the Faraway tree by regaining the lost Talismans that provide its life force.

Joining the ranks of a human and alien association of elite babysitters, Gabby Duran is paired with her first charge, a young alien girl who challenges Gabby''s ability to audition for a band solo.

CASE FILE: THE FINAL (?) UNSITTABLES SUMMARY: With the entire Unsittables program in jeopardy of termination, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A has been tasked with caring for three young charges on the afternoon of a highly important Planetary Treaty Association (P.T.A.) meeting-one that could change the fate of the entire galaxy. While Gabby has proven in the past to be resourceful in a crisis, the members of A.L.I.E.N. currently have serious doubts about whether she has what it takes to protect the lives, and the identities of aliens here on earth. But we''ve decided to give her one last chance to prove herself. Of course, it won''t be easy. Her three new clients hail from three different alien planets and each have special powers that require a deep well of patience on the part of their caretaker. We also have recently received word that one of her charges, a young girl by the name of Sharli, has become the target of certain unsavory intergalactic elements who might wish to do her harm. Will Gabby manage to keep the girl safe (and on-planet) until her mother returns from her P.T.A. meeting? Will any of us live to tell the tale? This fast-paced, planet-hopping, laugh-inducing novel perfectly wraps up the Gabby Duran and the Unsittables book series while catapulting readers into the action of the new Disney Channel Original Series of the same title, now airing on Disney Channel!

When Flurry, a pet polar bear, becomes jealous and runs off to play with the Weeds, who are always causing trouble, the adventurous Winter will need the help of all of her enchanted Sparkle Sisters to get him back.

Pinx faces her greatest challenge yet in the Land of Giants as she and her friends try to avoid Talon the Troll and recover the Ring of Midnight.

Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Ga

In Mother Nature''s realm, sisters Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer are nature''s royalty, responsible for each magical turn of the seasons, but Autumn has lost a special gift from Mother Nature and her sisters must help her find it.

Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables. Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself. Our liaison, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle-and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove-but Gabby''s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there''s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled "Unsittable." Praise for Gabby Duran: Troll Control "Imaginative details and an action-packed plot make this a fun read." -School Library Journal "[N]ail-bitingly suspenseful. . . .The action is zippy, and there is effective humor built in to balance Gabby''s trials. . . .Sitters, take note: even if your charges aren''t as unusual as Gabby''s, there are plenty of cool ideas to borrow here about the perfect babysitting backpack that will save all sorts of situations." -Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books Praise for Gabby Duran and the Unsittables "Positively intergalactic." -Kirkus Reviews "Goofy inventions, wild plot, and peppy dialogue? [A] briskly plotted crowd-pleaser." -Booklist "The humorous details and quick plot make this a fun book for reluctant and avid readers alike." -School Library Journal

Discover the hilarious adventures of a plucky babysitter that inspired the Disney Channel original series! Gabby Duran and the Unsittables Case File: The First Unsittable Summary: The Association Linking Intergalatics and Earthlings (hereby known as A.L.I.E.N.) has a new member. After months of investigation, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, has proven herself to be a babysitter extraordinaire. Her celebrity clients fly her around the country to care for their rambunctious little humans. Our spy, Associate 4118-23432B, otherwise known as Edwina, believes Gabby can be trusted with the truth: aliens are living among humans on Earth. And here at A.L.I.E.N we believe that even extraterrestrials need a babysitter now and then. No one was up to the task?until now. After accepting the top-secret position, Edwina has paired our new associate up with her first charge, a little girl from the planet Flarknartia. The timing for associate 4118-25125A is less than ideal. It''s a school day on Planet Earth, Gabby''s audition for the solo part in the band is tonight, and this tiny alien is a bit more than meets the eye. Can Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, First Sitter to the Unsittables, keep her otherworldly charge safe in the unpredictable halls of middle-school and keep A.L.I.E.N hidden? Gabby Duran: Troll Control Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables. Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself. Our liason, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle-and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove-but Gabby''s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there''s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled "Unsittable."

CASE FILE: The Third (and fourth and fifth and sixth . . . ) Unsittable SUMMARY: Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables, has proven herself an integral member of A.L.I.E.N.--the Association Linking Intergalactics and Earthlings as Neighbors. She has amassed an impressive roster of alien clients, and is a trusted babysitter among humans and intergalactics alike. We here at A.L.I.E.N. are proud to call her one of our greatest success stories, and believe she is ready to take on more responsibility. Which is why Gabby has now been entrusted with the care of one of our most volatile charges. His name is One and he''s a member of the Tridecalleon species. While One and his parents present the appearance of a normal, human family, they have some intriguing qualities that make caring for their young a unique challenge. And while, under normal circumstances, inviting outsiders to aid an agent with an Unsittable job would be strictly forbidden, we have decided to forgive Gabby calling in her friends Satchel and Zee in this case. After all, a babysitter only has so many hands. (Unless, of course, he or she is a Flarknartian.) Making this highly unstable situation an even greater challenge? Gabby has also been assigned to protect a very dangerous object--one that, if it falls into the wrong hands, could cause the destruction of Earth itself. It remains to be seen whether Gabby and her friends are able to handle the demands of eleven . . . wait, twelve . . . no, thirteen babies, while ensuring the safety of the world at the same time. All we can do is wait, and hope, and trust. And ready our escape pods. Praise for Gabby Duran and the Unsittables "Positively intergalactic." -Kirkus Reviews "Goofy inventions, wild plot, and peppy dialogue...[A] briskly plotted crowd-pleaser." -Booklist "The humorous details and quick plot make this a fun book for reluctant and avid readers alike." -School Library Journal Praise for Gabby Duran: Troll Control "There are plenty of cool ideas to borrow here about the perfect babysitting backpack that will save all sorts of situations." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books "Remind[s] preteen readers that it''s cool for girls to be passionate about STEM." -Kirkus Reviews

"Following her adored father''s death, a teenager named Autumn Falls is forced to relocate to a new school in Florida for sophomore year. And when Autumn receives an enchanted gift: a journal that literally brings Autumn''s writing to life--anything could happen. Could the journal be imbued with her dad''s spirit?"--

Gabby Duran, a trusted babysitter among humans and aliens alike, is given charge of thirteen babies, and also an object which could cause the destruction of Earth.

Sadness is always obsessing over the weight of life''s problems. She is Sadness, after all. But her fellow Emotions in Headquarters are determined to get Sadness to feel something-anything- other than sad! After recalling some of Riley''s best memories, will Sadness finally have her happy ending?

Barbie is off to Australia for one of the fiercest competitions in town! But how will Barbie juggle her life both above and underneath the ocean when they conflict? Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 - coming to DVD in March 2012! Scenes and activities feature Barbie and friends based on the direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2.

Although Spring is nervous about her first sleepover, Winter''s Snowflake Slumber Party is great fun until a storm frightens Spring into leaving early, but she musters her courage to lead her sisters into the Barrens when the Weeds steal Mother Nature''s scepter.

Tiny Thumbelina and her friends try to save her home.