Elizabeth Rudnick

"Aurora has always enjoyed her simple life. She loves to explore the beautiful woods and enchanting Moors surrounding her quaint cottage. She is comforted knowing that her faerie godmother is always nearby, keeping a watchful eye on her. She even likes living with her bumbling yet well-meaning aunts. But when Aurora discovers a dark secret about her past, her whole world turns upside down. Will she be able to save herself from an imminent curse? Or...

"Warriors, gods, giants, and tricksters all live within the magical Nine Realms of the cosmos. Some are mighty heroes, while others are menacing villains. And now the people of Midgard--also known as Earth--can learn who is a helpful friend ... and who is a frightening foe!"--Page 4 of cover.

Explores the origins of one of Disney's most iconic villainesses from her own perspective. A novelization of the Walt Disney Studio's film Maleficent which film explores the origins of one of Maleficent, the fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic film Sleeping Beauty. "Maleficent was a different sort of faerie. For one thing, she was raised by all the Fair Folk after her parents were killed. For another, she believed there...

Capturing the heartwarming magic of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming Christopher Robin film, this novelization pulls fans back into the world of Pooh through a book that enables them to relive the story and revisit their old pals whenever they please. Focusing on the power of love, friendship, and family, the novelization invites readers to join Christopher Robin, Pooh, and their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood on an all-new adventure that adds new...

After John Reid is ambushed and left for dead by the evil Butch Cavendish and his gang, he is rescued by Tonto-a Comanche Indian warrior-who transforms John from a man of the law into a man of legend. Now known as The Lone Ranger, John forms an unlikely duo with Tonto to save the railroad and to stop Cavendish and his band of outlaws before it's too late!

The classic, beloved characters of The Lion King come to life in an all-new way though a novelization that retells and expands upon the story Disney fans everywhere know and love.

Frankenweenie is about a clever, quiet, scientifically minded boy named Victor, who lives in the Burbank-esque town of New Holland. Victor's only friend is his dog, Sparky, who dies when he is hit by a car, but is reanimated by Victor. Based on the upcoming Disney film by Tim Burton, this clever and fresh take on the Frankenstein tale will delight readers of all ages.

A novelization of the upcoming Walt Disney Studios film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, starring Johnny Depp as the unforgettable Captain Jack Sparrow! The newest film in the box-office smashing franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Men Tell No Tales features the return of fan-favorites Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, and Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, alongside franchise newcomers Javier Bardem( No Country for Old Men, Skyfall),...

The full retelling of the Walt Disney Studios live action film, Pinocchio.

Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changes when he's hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. There, he must transform from a small-time magician into a powerful wizard in order to save the good inhabitants of Oz from the wicked forces at large. Filled with exciting photos from the upcoming movie, Oz The Great and Powerful, this junior novel tells the tale of how Oz became a great wizard!