Abenteuer

A magical medieval tale from two masters, Newbery Medal-winning Kate DiCamillo and Caldecott Medal-winning Sophie Blackall ¿ a fantastical meditation on fate, love and the power of words to spell the world.We shall all, in the end, be led to where we belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home.In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the recalcitrant goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret ¿ one that imperils them all.And so it is that a girl with a head full of stories must venture into a dark wood in search of the castle of a king who wishes her dead. But should she lose her way, Beatryce knows that those who love her ¿ a wild-eyed monk, a man who had once been king, a boy with a terrible sword and a goat with a head as hard as stone ¿ will never give up searching for her. And to know this is to know everything.

When you live in a volcano, ride to school in a helicopter, and regularly see your dad on the news with the caption "e;EVIL GENIUS"e; underneath his picture, it takes a lot to rattle you. Until you get a message that says: We have your father. Deliver the NOVA in 24 hours or we will kill him. What's a NOVA, you ask? It's a nuclear bomb capable of turning the city into a radioactive mushroom cloud, and ever since Fiona's dad built it, it's caused nothing but grief. But telling him to stop building weapons is like telling Michelangelo to stop painting. And that's why thirteen-year-old Fiona has a flamethrower strapped to her arm.After all, who'd mess with a girl who can throw fireballs?Apparently, these guys.Big mistake.

High school student Bobby Pendell already has his hands full--he works almost every night to support his disabled-vet father and gifted little brother. Then he meets the beautiful new girl in town, who just happens to be his boss's daughter. Bobby has rules about that kind of thing. Nothing matters more than keeping his job.When Bobby starts to get blinding migraines that come with scary, violent hallucinations, his livelihood is on the line. Soon, he must face the stunning possibility that the visions of murder are actually real. With his world going dark, Bobby is set on the trail of the serial killer terrorizing his small town. With everyone else convinced he's the prime suspect, Bobby realizes that he, or the girl he loves, might be killer's next victim.The light is darker than you think...

Do old houses hold secrets? Can those secrets affect the lives of people who live there now? Jack O'Hagen has moved to a house in Cornwall that certainly has a secret - a secret it is determined to share. Two hundred years ago, a young Martha Jax enters into service in this house. Because she has a superb singing voice, she becomes embroiled in her employer's smuggling activities. She is made to dress as a ghost and walk the smuggler's route with her singing to scare away anyone who is not involved. She hates what she is being made to do and, in desperation, she searches for her brother, a young dragoon who works for the king's excise men. Together they expose the smugglers, but disastrous consequences emerge for Martha and her brother. The locals, dependent on free trading for their income, mete out a savage revenge.When Jack steps over the threshold of the house for the first time, he is swamped by the overwhelming force of dj vu. He is convinced he's been here before, and he knows the building's layout with unnerving clarity. When doors lock, Jack's only means of access is a rusted key found in the cellar. Using this key thrusts him back to the world of Martha Jax where he relives her story. Each time he returns to the present, however, only vague impressions of the past remain with him.It is only when Jack finds out something more about Martha Jax that he attains a final peace for the house.

Return to the brutal world of GRAY Book Two of The Firebrand Trilogy"e;My name is Scout, and I'm a killer. And it gives me no pride in saying so, but I'm very good at it."e;The Storm that wiped out civilization five years ago killed billions across the globe, leaving only a handful of people alive. Scout is one of those few.Now on her own, she is desperate to find a cure for going Gray, the worldwide pandemic that eventually turns the living into mindless, murderous creatures. But even with her newfound enhanced abilities, she quickly realizes she can't do this alone. Along the way she finds help from people like the brilliant, enigmatic boy named Google, and the mysterious man who has somehow resisted going Gray. But not everyone is a friend. In fact, sometimes old enemies return. And when they do, they don't come alone. Scout will have to fight to survive-not just the monsters facing her now, but those of her past as well.

When a group of 8th graders find a buried treasure chest with a map inside leading to lost treasure, they set out into the ocean depths to retrieve it. Along the way they encounter sharks and a malevolent giant octopus they must do battle with. Eventually they come upon the shipwreck holding the treasure and-- Black Beard's ghost who commands a shipload of skeletons defending it. as the underwater battle ensues, the suspense rises with lively chaotic action. This is one disastrous treasure hunt you won't want to miss.

The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships and time travel!Dragon Rising,the fourth instalment, is now available.A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure storyAbi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONGIn an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph eternally?Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN:Splendidly addictive GuardianRollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARSA wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIRS MYSTERIESDRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who has ever longed to bond with a dragon Katherine Rundell, author of THE ROOFTOPPERSPacked full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. seriesBrimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour andhugelyexciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLANDDRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment Roshani Chokshi,author of the ARU SHAH series';DRAGON MOUNTAINis a joy to read adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back'Samantha Shannon,authorof THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series

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Lillia Pameroy's latest adventure takes her to historic Concord, Massachusetts. She discovers a tarnished silver handmirror in an antique store and when she looks into it she sees the face of a young bride. A portal to the past is opened. The mystery grows when a strange British man buys the mirror, leaving a letter explaining there is a reward for whoever owns the four original pieces of the Paul Revere crafted set. When Lillia meets Jo she finds another paranormally gifted person. Jo hears stories whispered by people buried in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Together they will help find the vanity pieces of Margaret Peabody.

Strange things are going on with the San Antonio ghost tours! the guides are upset. They don't want to lose business.When the incidents keep getting worse, the tour guides realize something must be done. This needs to stop before someone gets hurt!Pedro, the night guard at the Alamo, is sensing the ghosts stirring there too. His family invites twelve-year-old imagineer, Lillia Pameroy to help.Lillia travels to Texas and is soon thrown into the middle of a ghostly mess! Can she use her paranormal abilities and detective skills to solve the mystery of the ghostly troubles in San Antonio?

A quest for clues leads to an exciting adventure. When a trickster tries to pull the wool over their eyes, can three brothers thwart the crook? Indiana, 1987. Thirteen-year-old Gary Fitzpatrick is anxious for answers. Frustrated that he's no closer to the truth about his amputated leg, the determined boy hops the train to Chicago with his family to take in the sights and hunt for elusive information. And when news breaks of an international criminal with a taste for antiquities, he's suspicious of a fellow passenger wanting museum access to draw an ancient cup. Arriving in the city only to find no helpful threads about his lost limb, the downcast youngster and his siblings head to the famous Oriental Institute to see the exhibitions. But when Gary crosses paths with the sketchy young artist from before, the junior sleuth is startled when the building goes on alert. Can he stop the theft of a priceless treasure? Facing the Fugitive is the exciting second book in The Brady Street Boys Adventure Series. If you or your child like wholesome entertainment, learning from mistakes, and positive family fun, then you'll love Katrina Hoover Lee's cat-and-mouse tale. Buy Facing the Fugitive to expose the bad guy today!