Most Popular Books by Rachel Roberts

A unicorn whispers... Something has happened in the heart of Aldenmor: the Fairy Glade has vanished! New animal refugees are arriving in Ravenswood, including a mysterious, wild unicorn. The creature is frightened, confused – and wounded. Emily faces her greatest challenge as a healer to save the unicorn. If Emily can learn the unicorn''s incredible secret, she may uncover the most important clue yet to discovering her destiny and finding the legendary home of magic: Avalon. But time is running out... Secret of the Unicorn is the fourth book in Avalon: Web of Magic, a twelve book fantasy series by Rachel Roberts for middle grade readers. Through their magical journey, the teenage heroines discover who they really are . . . and run into plenty of good guys, bad guys, and cute guys. Out of print for two years, Seven Seas is pleased to return the Avalon series to print in editions targeted for today''s manga-readers, with new manga-style covers and interior illustrations.

Specifically compiled for senior students Written by experienced teachers and examiners Each entry has two parts; a concise ''dictionary'' definition and an expanded description which more fully explains each term or concept Each dictionary has a selection of ''commentary pages'', specially written to explain more complex issues in context Diagrams and charts are included wherever they can help a student''s understanding Students are referred to other words which may help their understanding of a term or concept COMMENTARY PAGES: the dictionary has a selection of ''commentary pages'', specially written to explain more complex issues in context ILLUSTRATIONS: diagrams and charts are included wherever they can help a student''s understanding CROSS-REFERENCES: students are referred to other words which may help their understanding of a term or concept

After Kara finally finds a magic gem of her own, in the shape of a sparkly unicorn horn, magical creatures from another world start showing up and causing trouble, and Kara and her friends Emily and Adriane must find out why.

The magic of Avalon comes to manga for the very first time! The much-loved Avalon: Web of Magic novels by Rachel Roberts get their first adaptation into manga for middle grade readers. Experience a whole new level of fun, adventure, and mage magic as Adriane, Emily, Kara, Ozzie and the entire Avalon gang begin a brand new adventure in a new story written by Rachel Roberts with visually dynamic artwork by Edward Gan! Teenage mages, Emily, Kara, and Adriane have their hands full monitoring the portal at the Ravenswood Preserve. The portal has become the "Grand Central Station" of the Magic Web, with magical creatures and animals stopping by on their way to otherworldly destinations. But matters become really complicated when a new student, a handsome young warlock named Donovan, shows up at Stonehill High. When monsters start attacking Ravenswood looking for Donovan, the mages realize he may be trouble. But Donovan shows them what he has brought, a fairy map with the portal sequence that will lead the mages right to Avalon, the source of all magic.

A mysterious sickness threatens the sea dragons of Aldenmor and Emily is on the case. But the healer can''t find a cure unless she can bond with one special animal and advance to a Level Two mage like her friends, Kara, the Blazing Star, and Adriane, the Warrior. When a strange, shape-shifting creature whisks her away, Emily embarks on an adventure across the high seas of Aldenmor where perilous monsters, salty sea elves, and a hidden treasure hold the secrets to evolving her healing magic and finding the path to Avalon. To save the animals she loves, Emily must journey to the very heart of her magic, face her deepest fears, and discover the truth about her uniquely powerful mage abilities... but she won''t be alone.

These twelve stories are about relationships, especially family relationships, but each also bears witness to the manner in which characters adapt to disruptions in daily routines and accept the fact they have a unique purpose in an unpredictable world.

Thirteen year old Justin Dunlop runs away from home because he believes his life is ruined, but he finds that running away isn''t easy. He faces questions and ridicule, but fortunately Zeb Porter, his best friend, and Zeb''s family understand his feelings. While riding the historic Nickel Plate Road Steam Locomotive No. 765, with Poke Stevens, Justin forgets his troubles. He even begins to think of Poke as a father figure, but when Poke kills an abandoned Nile Monitor lizard, Justin becomes angry and disappointed. How the two mend their friendship is the heart of the book.

Avalon: Web of Magic Book 7, Song of the Unicorns by Rachel Roberts Emily''s dad wants her to visit and meet his new wife at a horse ranch in New Mexico. Emily convinces Adriane and Kara to accompany her. But along the magic web, a dangerous magic tracker is hunting down unicorns. In the deserts of New Mexico, the girls discover an entire herd of baby unicorns, which they must hide from the tracker before it is too late.

Kara organise un grand concert pour faire connaître la réserve de Ravenswood au monde entier. Peu avant le jour J, un être magique annonce à Emily, Kara et Adriane qu''un grand danger les guette. Cette annonce coïncide étrangement avec l''arrivée de la superstar Johnny Conrad, qui décide de partager la scène avec un heureux élu. Kara est prête à tout pour être sous le feu des projecteurs, d''autant que le chanteur semble s''intéresser particulièrement à elle, même si elle chante comme une casserole ! Dès lors, les choses tournent mal. Kara semble sous l''influence d''une force étrange, elle commence à se comporter bizarrement, s''éloigne de ses amies et se rapproche du mystérieux Johnny Conrad. Celui-ci lui propose enfin de monter sur scène. Pendant ce temps-là, Emily et Adriane découvrent un grimoire permettant de pratiquer la magie en chantant des sortilèges... Et si l''air que Kara s''apprêtait à chanter d''une voix de crécelle n''était autre qu''un sortilège maléfique ?

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