The Time of Contempt is the second novel in The Witcher Saga by Andrzej Sapkowski, following Blood of Elves. The story continues the journey of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher, and his young ward Ciri, who possesses extraordinary magical powers and a mysterious destiny. As war looms between the Northern Kingdoms and the Nilfgaardian Empire, tensions rise among mages, ki…
Sorcerers and spirits have always played a part in the world of human imagination, and this book reveals the facts behind the fantasy.
This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves as nice, ordinary ladies. So how can you tell when you're face to face with one? Well, if you don't know yet you'd better find out quickly-because there's nothing a witch loathes quit…
Guess who’s learning to read? Little Witch is—and she loves it. But Mother Witch won’t allow nice books about princesses and princes in the house! Little Witch resorts to using invisibility spells and staying up late to read, but it’s starting to wear her out. When the Witch family finally discovers Little Witch’s secret reading habit, she has one last trick to change their minds abou…
Carve out family time for this Halloween read with Little Witch! Forced to stay at home on Halloween because she's been too good, Little Witch gives three trick-or-treaters high-flying broomstick rides. Illustrated by Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur books and TV show.