New Releases by Serena Valentino

The Disney Villains are here to spread some holiday fear! No one despises the holidays more than a Disney Villain. This Christmas, Maleficent, Hades, Captain Hook, the Queen, Ursula, and Cruella are planning to ruin the holiday season once and for all! Join these dastardly Disney characters as they cause some Christmas chaos by sending their minions to ruin Christmas dinner, stealing the Lost Boys'' presents, disguising themselves as Santa Claus, and more!

The 9th book in the New York Times bestselling Villains series tells the tale of the rise and fall of the infamous pirate, Captain Hook—a boy who grew up. Before Peter Pan and Wendy. Before the Lost Boys. There was just a boy named James who wanted to get back to Neverland. As a baby, James Bartholomew fell out of his pram and was taken to Neverland. James is claimed by his parents just shy of seven days—after which he would have officially become a Lost Boy. Once he returns to London, he never stops thinking about Neverland. As he grows up, he hates his life in London, and everything to do with growing up and eventually becoming a gentleman. So he seeks a position on the ship of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard. On Blackbeard''s ship he learns to be a cutthroat pirate, and eventually becomes captain of his own ship, which James is determined to sail to Neverland. With the help of the Odd Sisters and a bit of magic, he just might get his wish. But returning to Neverland comes at a price—and now that he''s grown up, the whole world seems to be rooting for his demise…

O que levou Cruella de Vil a se tornar uma das vilãs mais cruéis da Disney? Descubra a real história de Cruella contada pela autora Serena Valentino, a mente por trás da série Vilões, de um jeito que você nunca viu: adaptada para quadrinhos e com incríveis ilustrações de Arielle Jovellanos! “É claro que vocês conhecem a história daqueles malditos Dálmatas. Mas será que não mereço a chance de contar a minha versão da história? Afinal, ela é fabulosa.” Você pode achar que conhece a história: um casal jovem e feliz, cento e um dálmatas e a mulher determinada a usar os cãezinhos malhados para fazer um casaco de pele perfeito. Mas quem é aquele monstro que rouba a cena, aquele ser diabólico? Quem é a mulher por trás disso tudo? Antes do acidente de trânsito, antes do sequestro de cães, antes de peles se tornarem seu único amor verdadeiro, havia outra história. E esta é a história de Cruella De Vil — em suas próprias palavras. Mesmo os vilões mais cruéis têm melhores amigos, amores verdadeiros e sonhos audaciosos. Afinal, nem sempre as coisas são preto no branco. Nesta adaptação para graphic novel da série Vilões, best-seller do The New York Times, Arielle Jovellanos dá vida ao mundo sombriamente cativante de Serena Valentino com belas ilustrações em um formato visual novo e deslumbrante.

Throughout the course of time, three witches -- Lucinda, Ruby and Martha -- have meddled in the lives of those around them, changing the fates of the greatest villains ever known. They''ve turned innocents into monsters and left chaos in their wake. Now those they have wronged throughout the many kingdoms demand justice. But when the truth about the twisted, diabolical odd sisters is revealed, nothing will ever be the same.

“Sure, you know the story of those wretched Dalmatians. But don’t I deserve a chance to tell my own side of the story? It is fabulous, after all. ”You may think you know the tale: a happy young couple, one hundred and one Dalmatians, and the woman determined to turn them into a perfectly spotted fur coat. But who is that monster, that scene-stealer, that evil thing? Who is the woman behind it all? Before the car crash, before the dognapping, before furs became her only true love, there was another story. This is the story of Cruella De Vil—in her own words. Even the cruelest villains have best friends, true loves, and daring dreams. After all, nothing is as simple as black and white. In this first graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Villains series, Arielle Jovellanos brings Serena Valentino’s darkly captivating world to life with beautiful and haunting illustrations in a stunning new visual format.

The first three books in Serena Valentino''s New York Times best-selling Villains series, together in one paperback box set for the first time! With all-new art, this box set is the perfect entry point for newcomers to the series, and is a covetable collectible for existing fans. Fairest of All The tale of the young princess Snow White and her evil stepmother the Wicked Queen is widely known. Despite a few variations from telling to telling, the story remains the same--the Queen was jealous of the girl''s beauty, and this jealousy culminated in the Queen''s attempt on the sweet, naive girl''s life. Another tale far less often spoken of is the one that explains what caused the Queen to become so contemptuously vile. Still, some have attempted to guess at the reason. Perhaps the Queen''s true nature was that of a wicked hag and her beautiful, regal appearance a disguise used to fool the King. Others claim that the Queen might have hated the girl for her resemblance to the King''s first wife. Mostly, the Queen is painted as a morally abhorrent woman who never loved another being during the course of her miserable life. In fact, the theories about exactly what caused the Queen''s obsessive vanity and jealous rage are too numerous to catalog. This book recounts a version of the story that has remained untold until now. It is a tragic tale of love and loss, and it contains a bit of magic. It is a tale of the Wicked Queen. . . The Beast Within The tale is as old as time: a cruel prince is transformed into a beast. A lovely maiden comes into this monster''s life. He is transformed by her compassion, and the love he feels for her in return. The two live happily ever after. But any tale, especially one as storied as Beauty and the Beast''s, has been told many different times, and in many different ways. No matter which version one hears, the nagging question remains: what was it that transformed the prince into the beast we are introduced to? This is one version, pulled from the many passed down through the ages. It''s a story of vanity and arrogance, of love and hatred, of beastliness, and, of course, of beauty. Poor Unfortunate Souls The tale of the sea king''s daughter Ariel is a beloved one of losing--and then finding--one''s own voice. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the mergirl wants more than her world can offer, and her father demands that she live within the confines of his domain. Her rebelliousness costs the little mermaid her voice and nearly her soul. But the power of good prevails, and Ariel emerges proud and changed. And yet this is only half the story. So what of Ariel''s nemesis, Ursula, the sea witch? What led to her becoming so twisted, scorned, and filled with hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account of what might have shaped the sea witch into a detestable and poor unfortunate soul.

Als ihr eigener Bruder, der Meereskönig Triton, sie verriet, schwor sich die Seehexe Ursula Rache. Und dann bietet sich ihr die perfekte Gelegenheit: Ihre Nichte Arielle, Tritons Tochter, hat sich in einen Menschen verliebt und bittet Ursula um Hilfe. Der Deal: Im Gegenzug für ihre Stimme macht Ursula Arielle zu einer Menschenfrau. Kann Arielle den Prinzen nicht für sich gewinnen, gehört ihre Seele Ursula – auf ewig! Die Geschichte von Arielle der Meerjungfrau – zum ersten Mal aus Ursulas Sicht erzählt.

Das Märchen von Rapunzel ist so magisch wie das lange, glänzende Haar seiner Heldin. Ein junges Mädchen wird seinen Eltern von einer Hexe weggenommen und dazu verdammt, in einem hohen, düsteren Turm zu leben. Die alte Hexe bemuttert sie wie eine wachsame Glucke, die am besten weiß, was gut für ihr Küken ist. Aber wie ist die alte Gothel so geworden? Dieser Roman taucht tief in ihre Vergangenheit, um zu ergründen, warum die alte Zauberin so überzeugt davon ist, dass sie alles am besten weiß.

Von den Fans schon sehnlichst erwartet: Der nächste Villains-Band der erfolgreichen Reihe! Gräfin Tremaine, verwitwet und allein erziehend mit zwei eigenwilligen Mädchen, verliebt sich in einen schneidigen Ritter aus einem fernen Land, der eine Stiefmutter für seine eigene junge Tochter sucht. Aber Stiefmütter in fremden Königreichen haben es nicht leicht ... und Lady Tremaine steht ein weniger glückliches Leben bevor, als sie es sich erhofft hat.

Das Märchen von Schneewittchen und ihrer bösen Stiefmutter ist weltbekannt. Ein Rätsel ist hingegen, wodurch die Königin so böse geworden ist. Schon immer kursieren viele Vermutungen: Weil sie die Schönheit der Stieftochter nicht ertrug? Oder weil sie eifersüchtig auf die verstorbene, erste Frau des Königs war? Nun werden erstmals die wahren Gründe enthüllt ... und die Geschichte einer faszinierenden Figur erzählt. Spannend, magisch und märchenhaft! Der erste Band der Bestseller-Serie Disney Villains!

Ein zeitloses Märchen aus einem ganz anderen Blickwinkel! Die Geschichte von Dornröschen wird erzählt, als handele es sich um einen bösen Traum: Die Prinzessin trifft ihren Prinzen im Wald. Sie findet heraus, dass sie von einer dunklen Fee verflucht wurde, sich ihren Finger an einer Spindel zu stechen und in einen ewigen Schlaf zu fallen. Ihre drei guten Feen können den Fluch nur mildern. Aber die Macht des Guten hält an und ihr Held erweckt die Prinzessin mit einem Kuss. Und doch ist dies nur die halbe Wahrheit. Was ist mit der dunklen Fee? Warum verflucht sie die unschuldige Prinzessin? Was führte dazu, dass sie so voller Bosheit, Wut und Hass steckt? Spannend neu erzählte Version des Dornröschen-Märchens.

Selbst die grausamsten Bösewichter kennen wahre Freundschaft, große Liebe und wagemutige Träume. So auch Cruella, die nun an der Reihe ist, ihre Geschichte zu erzählen. Sie handelt von einer einsamen Kindheit, aufsehenerregenden Outfits, einem fatalen Autounfall und von einer Frau, deren Leben dem Untergang geweiht ist. Es ist eine Geschichte über das schwierige Band weiblicher Freundschaft, über Mütter und Töchter und über brennendes, zerstörerisches Verlangen. Die amerikanische Ausgabe stand im September 2020 auf der Bestseller-Liste der New-York-Times!

Wie wurde aus dem schönen Prinzen das furchterregende Monster? Das Märchen von der Schönen und dem Biest kennen alle. Warum jedoch verändert sich der von seinem Volk einst so geliebte Prinz zu einem verbitterten, zurückgezogen lebenden Biest? Sein königlich vergoldetes Leben in Prunk und Schönheit zerfällt und er wird zutiefst böse – zu seinem eigenen Leid. In dieser Geschichte wird das Märchen erstmals aus Sicht des Prinzen erzählt. In einem spannenden, psychologisch einfühlsamen Fantasy-Roman.

E se você pudesse conhecer o lado bom de alguém que considera um vilão? O mais recente volume da deliciosa série Vilões, de Serena Valentino, traz a história da madrasta mais famosa de todas – e te faz questionar tudo que você pensava sobre ela! Era para ser o final feliz dela… A história é conhecida: uma moça generosa, educada e gentil é abalada por uma perda insubstituível. Um pai indulgente, louco para que a filha tenha novamente um amor materno. E a mulher egoísta e cruel que se infiltra naquela família – uma mulher tão insensível e tão fria que, quando seu novo marido morre, faz da enteada uma gata borralheira, empregada em sua própria casa. Mas quem é essa madrasta má, essa senhora de coração gelado? Como ela se tornou tão alienada ao sofrimento de uma criança a ponto de buscar apenas dinheiro e poder para si e suas filhas detestáveis? Antes daquele baile fatídico, antes do sapatinho de cristal e do príncipe, havia outra história – uma história de amor e dor, de esperança e sonhos despedaçados. Era a história de Lady Tremaine. Até mesmo as vilãs mais frias às vezes são esposas e mães, mulheres que amaram e perderam tudo, e que desejaram algo melhor na vida... algo proveniente de um sonho.

Tiedätkö mitä tapahtui ennen tutun Kaunotar ja Hirviö -klassikkoelokuvan tapahtumia?

"Adapted in part from the Disney film Cinderella"--Copyright page.

Kaikki tuntevat Pienen merenneidon tarinan, jossa merinoita Ursula muutti Arielin ihmiseksi ja vaati vastineeksi tämän kauniin ääneen. Harva kuitenkaan tietää, mikä ajoi Ursulan kateuden syövereihin ja kataliin tekoihin.

Kaikki tuntevat tarinan Lumikista ja seitsemästä kääpiöstä, mutta tämä kiehtova romaani kertoo, kuinka kerran niin kauniista ja herttaisesta äitipuolesta sukeutui kateellinen ja pahansuopa kuningatar.

The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty''s Prince is a novel written by Serena Valentino, the writer of Fairest of All. Based on Beauty and the Beast, it serves as a prequel to the film, telling of the story of the Beast and how he became a monster, as well as the events that led up to the curse broken.

Descubra neste livro todos os segredos do passado de Úrsula. Desvende qual era o seu papel no reino de Tritão, o motivo de sua expulsão das dependências reais e, principalmente, como ela se transformou na temida Bruxa do Mar, que enfeitiçou a encantadora princesa Ariel. Toda história tem dois pontos de vista, não é mesmo? De que lado você está?

Até os vilões mais cruéis têm melhores amigos, amores verdadeiros e sonhos ousados. Agora é a vez de Cruella falar sobre os seus. No volume mais recente da internacionalmente famosa série Vilões da Disney, Serena Valentino traz aos seus leitores uma história contada pela maldade em pessoa: Cruella De Vil. Alguém em cujas veias circula nada menos do que fel, ela é uma vilã perfeita – estilosa, sagaz, implacável... e possivelmente amaldiçoada. Da infância solitária ao seu icônico visual fashion, passando por um fatídico acidente de trânsito, Cruella conta tudo sobre sua história nesta incrível autobiografia de uma mulher condenada. Trata-se de uma história sobre os laços complicados nas amizades entre mulheres, sobre mães e filhas e sobre um desejo abrasador e destrutivo. Afinal, as coisas nem sempre são preto no branco.

Ah, puppies. But we''ll get to that part of the story soon enough.