Most Popular Books by Suzanne Francis

Wintermoon Ice, set on present-day Earth, features Tessa Kivelson, an archaeologist who unexpectedly acquires a mirror and a journal from her long-dead grandmother, Suvi Markku. This find thrusts Tessa into danger from alien creatures called Polydactyls, and she turns to her exasperating neighbor Jakob Faircrow for help. He is a capable defender (and later, lover) but she finds his smug arrogance infuriating. Jakob and Tessa must put aside their differences long enough to discover why Suvi hid the mirror and why the Polys want it. The journal provides vital clues to Suvi''s past life in Severnessa with Jakob''s twin brother Lut -- a life that will shortly intersect with Tessa''s, when a magic gateway blends past and present, and brings the two women face to face with the creator of the Polydactyls. Wintermoon Ice is a spellbinding tale of twos: two cites, two times, two brothers and two women, who must save their world from an unspeakable terror.

In the second book of the "Sons of the Mariner" series, a powerful new threat appears in Cloudy Bay, searching once again for the mirror left to Tessa Kivelson by her grandmother.Tessa and her best friend Jane are cast into an alternative time line. Jakob, Tessa''s lover, succumbs to madness, leaving Lut to navigate this confusing new world single-handedly. Will Lut condemn his brother to life in a mental institution while Tessa helplessly floats in the twilight between life and death?It is Suvi Markku, Tessa''s grandmother, who holds the key that will stitch together the ruptured worlds and mend Tessa''s broken heart.

Gwenn and Gunnar travel to Khalama to bury Arkady Svalbarad, but nothing goes as planned. For one thing, Arkady isn''t really dead. And his old teacher, Dawa Tinley, seems somehow menacing. When Gunnar mysteriously disappears, Gwenn and Arkady form an alliance that will bring both danger and new promise to the peoples of Yrth. Meanwhile, Huw and Katkin find comfortable shelter in an ice-locked valley, until the addition of two orphaned children to the family leaves Katkin feeling trapped and miserable. After Huw''s arrest for murder, she must decide whether to run or stand by his side. The choice becomes even more difficult when Katkin meets up with an old love. But a chance meeting steers her to Starruthe just in time to deliver Gwenn''s baby daughter Myriadne. Now that the Dawnmaid has been born, it will take a miracle to hide her from Maggrai, who has returned from the future with a weapon of total annihilation. But Gunnar also has a secret weapon, though he is reluctant to use it. Will he accept his true nature before Maggrai''s wrath destroys the last hope of the Firaithi? The "Song of the Arkafina" series: Heart of Hythea Ketha''s Daughter Dawnmaid Beyond the Gyre "Suzanne Francis is one of the best small press authors. She delivers an exceptional, unforgettable story every time. Her worlds are filled with colorful details and captivating characters that kept me turning the pages." -- Pat Bertram, author of A Spark of Heavenly Fire and More Deaths Than One, from Second Wind Publishing

Explore the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra with Raya, Sisu, and all of their friends in their quest to bring hope and unity back to the world. Includes die-cut magnets to use on magnetic pages.

The island of Asaruthe has sheltered the Dawnmaid, Myriadne, for the past sixteen years, but Yr has fallen prey to a deadly plague, and it is clear she must leave soon. Katkin du Chesne and her daughter Poppy travel with Myriadne and help her free the Firaithi from Maggrai''s diabolical laboratory in the former Infirmarie on Isle St. Valery. Meanwhile, Gunnar Strong Arm''s twin sons, Jakob and Lut, are feuding with each other. When Jakob carelessly gap shifts, he leaves a trail that Maggrai''s minions can follow back to Asaruthe. The death and havoc they wreak will send Lut on a mission of vengeance against Maggrai -- and his brother, Jakob. In the final battle, the Dawnmaid must find a way to converse with her enemies, the Angellus, before they attack the secret haven of the Firaithi with their unquenchable fire. What is it they have been defending through all the turns of the Gyre? The answer astonishes both Amaranthine and human alike... The Song of the Arkafina series: Heart of Hythea Ketha''s Daughter Dawnmaid Beyond the Gyre

Yrth... a place of ordered beauty -- and undreamed of terror. A magical realm where winged Amaranthine hide in the shadow of humankind, while selfishly exploiting them. A universe of countless dimensions; where an unwary sideways step might carry you to Death''s silent Kingdom -- or beyond, to the very heart of the rising Gyre. Now into this world comes Katrione Estelle du Chesne, a born healer. The Amaranthine need her, for she is destined to become the Vessel of the Goddess Lalluna and a pawn in the battle against their enemy, the dark Angellus. And Katrione''s fellow citizens, in the nation of Beaumarais, are also desperately in need of a healing touch, as they suffer through an endlessly bloody civil war. The difficult choices that Katrione must make -- between humankind and Amaranthine -- true love and responsibility -- sworn oath and unhappy truth, make for compulsive reading. Heart of Hythea is the first book in the "Song of the Arkafina" series.

"When Andy gets a new toy, Woody and his friends aren''t sure what to make of Buzz Lightyear. Convinced he is a real Space Ranger, Buzz must adjust to his new life while Woody struggles to come to terms with no longer being the favorite toy. But when Buzz and Woody are lost, they must work together to make it back to Andy''s house. Young readers will enjoy reliving Buzz and Woody''s playful adventures in this beautiful storybook." --page [4] of cover

Discover the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra and follow Raya as she teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon in this fun, interactive format with a handheld projector revealing 20 images. Discover the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra with our best-selling Movie Theater format. Children will love using the included handheld slide projector with five interchangeable slides of 20 spectacular images to follow Raya as she teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the Last Dragon. Golden Globe Award winner Awkwafina lends her unique voice to Sisu, the Last Dragon, who was left to protect the world against dark forces. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, the exciting action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon was released in U.S. theaters on March 5, 2021.

Join young Moana from Disney’s Moana as she learns to be brave and try new things in this chapter book with full-color illustrations! Young Moana is always ready for a new challenge! It is eight-year-old Moana''s first time participating in the Tiale celebration—a festival that occurs every ten years and honors a brave female ancestor. Thanks to determination and coaching from her mother, Moana competes in the cliff diving competition! Children who are independent readers will love this chapter book based on Disney''s Moana featuring full-color illustrations!

Queen Katrione Arkafina ably rules the kingdom of Beaumarais, but she has had less success with her boisterous daughter, Gwenn, born under the sway of a brutal Goddess. Keth Dirane has given Gwenn awesome strength and almost complete invulnerability, but manipulates her cruelly in return. Now, to further her own ends, she convinces Gwenn she must seek revenge for an old betrayal. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Gwenn runs away. After she allies herself with some marauding coastal raiders, captained by Gunnar Strong Arm, she has the army she requires. Now, as the dreaded warrior Faircrow, Gwenn will steer the Fynara inexorably towards her former home - the City of Isle St. Valery. The "Song of the Arkafina" series: Heart of Hythea Ketha''s Daughter Dawnmaid Beyond the Gyre

Relive the magic of Wish in this exciting storybook that includes a handheld movie projector and 5 disks with 20 additional images. Asha and her goat friend, Valentino, live in the Kingdom of Wishes, where anything is possible and wishes really can come true. But when Asha discovers the truth about King Magnifico, she and her friends—new and old—must do whatever they can to protect the wishes. Young readers will love reliving the magic of Disney Animation Studios’ Wish in this interactive storybook with a projector and 5 disks with 20 additional images!

Get in touch with your emotions with this guided journal based on Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out, perfect for children ages 6 to 9! Grab a pencil and join Riley and her Emotions from Disney and Pixar’s hit film Inside Out on a journey inside your mind! Write, doodle, solve puzzles, take quizzes, and more in this digest paperback journal. After you’re done, be sure to head to theaters and see what everyone is up to in Inside Out 2, out on June 14, 2024!

Just in time for the theatrical release of Zootopia 2, this clever chapter book mystery follows police partners Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde into Zootopia’s lively Theater District as they investigate a new case. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are teaming up again to crack a new case: Someone in Zootopia has been selling tainted counterfeit jewelry—and it’s damaging animals'' fur! Their investigation leads them to the famous Hippodrome, home to a hit play that has the whole Theater District talking. As they sniff around, shifty suspects enter the spotlight—and threatening notes appear at every turn. Can Hopps and Wilde solve the mystery before the final curtain falls?

Disney Princesses Ariel and Jasmine create their own paths this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring two stories in one! Princess Ariel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid needs to get medicine for her sister, but it can only be found in a deep, dark part of the sea. Princess Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin wants to help the people of her kingdom, but her father and Jafar want her to stay within the palace walls and be a proper princess instead. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features two books in one and is perfect for children ages 4 to 6.

“Eureka! This year Christmas will be ours!” Relive Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this storybook retelling featuring a memorable moving picture cover. After another successful holiday in Halloween Town, the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington still feels there is something missing in his life. But when Jack stumbles on Christmas Town and wants to take over the holiday, his friend Sally the rag doll has a vision that his plan will go terribly wrong. Jack doesn’t listen, and they must race to save Christmas before it’s too late. Relive Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this storybook retelling full of classic movie moments and featuring a unique moving picture cover.

Toy Story 4: The Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting movie and comes with an eight-page full-color insert with bonus movie content! Disney and Pixar''s Toy Story 4 opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the Toy Story gang. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this paperback junior novelization tells the full story and also includes an eight-page full-color insert!

This hardcover deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney/Pixar''s Onward--now streaming on Disney+! Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar''s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Barley (voice of Chris Pratt) and Ian (voice of Tom Holland), who embark on an extraordinary quest to spend a day with their late dad. Along the way, they meet The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) who later teams up with their mom, Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus), to find them before they unleash a dangerous curse. Brought to you by the team behind 2013''s Monsters University, Onward is now streaming on Disney+. This hardcover deluxe junior novelization based on Disney and Pixar''s Onward is perfect for girls and boys ages 8 to 12.