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The Princess and the Goblin
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of The Princess and the Goblin.
Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the goblins from under the mountain?
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Vesuvius
'A thrilling star-crossed romance filled with intrigue, longing, and the looming dread of impending disaster. The explosive finale will have readers holding their breath'
Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World
Felix is a cunning thief. Loren is a temple attendant. Thrown together, the boys have to piece together their fates to make it out of a burning city. A stunning queer YA fantasy debut set in ancient Pompeii, for fans of THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END, ALL THAT'S LEFT IN THE WORLD and LIES WE SING TO THE SEA. Give him your heart. Grasp your destiny. Get out alive.
Clever thief Felix seizes an opportunity to steal a helmet in Pompeii. But as he's chased by a mysterious patrician, Felix discovers the helmet is not only a priceless artefact but a relic of the god Mercury. When Felix touches it, pieces of his forgotten past begin to simmer.
Loren, an aspiring councilman and temple attendant, is plagued by nightmares of Pompeii's destruction. Nightmares that feature Felix, who stumbles into Loren's temple as an earthquake rocks the city.
Loren knows they have mere days to uncover Felix's ties to the relic and to Loren's own dreams if they have any hope of saving Pompeii from the boiling fury of Mount Vesuvius. But the Ancient Roman world is ruled by bloody politics and unstoppable destinies, with dangerous, desperate people lurking in every shadow.
Felix and Loren will have to piece together their fates - and their growing feelings for one another - to make it out of a burning city alive.
Lady's Knight
A blacksmith's daughter with a secret.
A lady with a plan.
We're in for one unforgettable knight…
Gwen has spent the past several years manning the blacksmith's in place of her father, an open secret in the village in which she lives. A much more covert secret, however, is that she knows not only how to craft but also how to wield a sword, and an incognito stunt at the local jousting tournament manages to catch the eye of the wily Lady Isobelle.
Isobelle has secret dreams too, but she's been promised in marriage to the winner of the whole stupid tournament, which means an end to any freedom or choices for her. Desperate to avoid this fate, when she connects the newcomer knight to the female smithy she saw earlier that day, she begins to hatch a scheme…
Petty knights. Backstabbing noblemen. A prison breakout. Cheesecake-on-a-stick. One particularly large and angry dragon.
Will our ladies survive the night? And can our knight save the day?
Nightbane
Isla Crown elnyerte két hatalmas uralkodó szerelmét, és megtörte a hat birodalmat évszázadok óta sújtó átkot, de csak kevesen tudják, honnan ered a hatalma.
Most, egy megsemmisítő árulás nyomán Isla két különálló birodalom újonnan megkoronázott vezetőjeként a tisztelet kivívásáért küzd. Ami még rosszabb, uralkodótársai nem adták át csendben a győzelmet, és Isla körében vannak olyanok, akik nem hisznek abban, hogy megérdemelte a hatalmat.
Miközben a biztos halál száguld Lightlark felé, és a múlt titkai kezdenek feltárulni, Islának mérlegelnie kell a népe iránti felelősségét a legveszélyesebb áruló szeszélyeivel, a szívével, szemben.
Unico: Hunted (Volume 2)
"A spellbinding masterpiece" Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man
Still hunted by Venus, Unico befriends a sickly girl imprisoned by an evil robotic machine.
Lost in space and time, Unico awakens in an abandoned factory town. Saved by the resourceful mouse, Garapachi, Unico befriends Chiko, a human girl. But he soon learns that a sinister force is at work in the town's factory, bent on killing all living things. Meanwhile, Venus unleashes a fierce hunter who will stop at nothing to find Unico. Can Unico save Chiko? Can the West Wind save Unico?
Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, UNICO: Hunted is the second volume in a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved manga by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!
The Darkness Within Us
Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she's ever wanted. Or so she thought. A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha's lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face. Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he's extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers. No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.
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Augmented
I was going to be a Mechsim. I was going to use my powers to make a difference.
In a near future London, where extreme weather has depleted plant life, sixteen-year-olds must surgically augment an ability to contribute to the new utopian society. Akaego moves to a prestigious academy after the late discovery of her rare ability - she can project a vocal frequency that accelerates plant growth.
As Akaego learns to use her new skill and is chosen for an internship with the mayor she begins to feel like she can change society for the better . . . and it doesn't hurt that the mayor's gorgeous son, Joon, seems to be flirting with her. But then the Freestakers, an anti-enhancement group, warn Akaego not to get Augmented.
Can she discover the truth of her ability, find the courage to rebel and keep her power out of the hands of those wishing to control it?
Order now to receive a gorgeous sprayed-edge limited edition - available while stock lasts.
Unicornia 4: The Dance Show
It's time for the Unicornia talent show and Claudia and her friends are going to enter with a magical dance routine. The stage is set with sparkling rainbows, singing flowers and candyfloss clouds. Can the friends perfect their dance moves in time for the big day? Find out in this twinkled-toed adventure where even the unicorns can dance!
Wayfarer - Passenger 2
The stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling Passenger, from the critically acclaimed author of Lore. A riveting time-slip romantasy that will sweep you through centuries as two lost lovers fight to reunite and restore the timeline. Perfect for fans of Outlander and Leigh Bardugo.
'Grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn't let go' - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses
Texas, 1905
Etta didn't know she was a traveller until the day she found herself not just miles, but years from home. Now, stranded in time, separated from the man she loves, and at the mercy of her enemies, she learns of a new Ironwood plot, more dangerous than she could have ever imagined: to destroy the future she longs to return to.
Nassau, 1776
Devastated by Etta's disappearance, Nicholas is forced to enlist the help of Sophia Ironwood. But after a deadly mistake derails their search, an ancient power emerges, more frightening than even the Ironwoods - a power that threatens to eradicate time altogether.
Into the Unknown
From New York to San Francisco, Imperial Russia, the Vatican catacombs and beyond, Etta and Nicholas must desperately fight to reach each other across centuries and continents, but can their love stand the test of time?
A simmering slow-burn romantasy ripe with forbidden love, revenge, and a deadly race through time, from No. 1 fantasy author, Alexandra Bracken.
Heir of Storms - Storm Weaver 1
HEIR OF STORMS is an epic romantasy in the style of TWIN CROWNS and early Sarah J. Maas with a touch of THE HUNGER GAMES.
I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world.
And I’m coming for my crown.
When Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it.
Blaze, a Rain Singer, is born into one of the most powerful fire-wielding families in the empire. Her birth summoned a devastating storm that resulted in the deaths of thousands, and she has spent her life as an outsider, reviled and feared.
When Blaze and her twin brother, Flint, are selected to compete in the Choosing Rite, the trials which decide the future rulers of the empire, she’s suddenly thrust into the limelight – and into battle.
Threats abound at the Golden Palace, where intrigue and romance await with not one but two handsome suitors: the enchanting Crown Prince and a dangerously alluring newcomer at court.
As her powers strengthen and her fellow competitors fall, the throne is suddenly within her grasp. But in order to take the crown, she’ll have to leave behind the stories that others have told about her and find the courage to write her own.
Letters from Wonderland
I am a little strange, but warm like porridge and sunshine. I grow things and find treasures. I know the names of the birds and the trees. My body and my mind work differently to most. I am full of surprises. Will you join me?
Wonderland exists outside of stories.
It's in the cracks between the pavement.
In overgrown gardens, down amongst the weeds.
It's a witchy, magical, enchanted place.
It's waiting for you.
And it needs you.
Follow the trail laid out for you in this sumptuously illustrated book of letters that will lead you on a journey of discovery into the magical world all around you.
If where you live feels grey and boring, if you've ever felt different or alone, doubted yourself or wondered if you really matter, if you've found yourself feeling sad that magic isn't 'real' or longed to feel like someone special in a real story, this book is for you.
Mayowa and the Sea of Words
WARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!
Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do.
Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret .
Mayowa can book jump.
By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.
But Mayowa and her grandpa aren't the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good .
The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping. Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book.
Norse Tales: Stories of Odin and Loki on Middle Earth
The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author.
Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing new collection of Norse tales from the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland - with Jeffrey Alan Love's arresting illustrations - will enthral readers of all ages.
5 Minute Space Stories
Zoom through space with this lavish read aloud collection of non - fiction stories.
Each read-aloud, 5 minute story sets out on a mission to explore different aspects of the universe; from how the Moon came to be, to the birth of a star and the immense, light-sucking darkness of a black hole.
Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest space lovers.
9 read-aloud stories include:
- Earth's Silver Satellite
- Our Living, Breathing Rainbow Planet
- In the Swirl of the Solar System
- The Four Rocky Worlds
- The Four Giants of Gas and Ice
- The Remnants' Roundabout Journey
- The Starry Carousel of the Milky Way
- Our Amazing, Blazing Super-Star
- A Star-Spangled Nursery
At the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information on the science of space, such as how Earth was formed, asteroids, comets and meteors and the power of the Sun.
The Scream of the Whistle
All aboard for a new middle-grade paranormal adventure from 2024 Branford Boase-longlisted author of The Witchstone Ghosts, Emily Randall-Jones.
Ruby is miserable. Her parents have split up, and now she's stuck in a creepy village. At night, she decides to escape and follow the ancient train track home.
Her journey has barely begun when she hears the eerie scream of a whistle - and an old steam train appears out of the darkness . . .
Is Ruby ready for the ghost ride of her life?
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up
Packed full of spooky ghosts, child-friendly horror, time-travelling steam trains and ancient English mythology
For fans of Lucy Strange and Frances Hardinge
The Witchstone Ghosts was the 2021 winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition and The Times Children's Book of the Week
Adia Kelbara and the High Queens Curse
The second book in the fast-paced, witty, and big-hearted Afrofantasy series following a twelve-year-old apprentice in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom once more.
Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil!
Adia Kelbara may have defeated the power-hungry god Olark and saved Zaria, but now she must face something even more terrifying: her first semester as a student at the Academy of Shamans. As her abilities are tested during orientation, a mysterious affliction causes everyone except Adia and Thyme to pass out and a reanimated corpse appears, with a horrifying message.
As if that wasn't bad enough, Emperor Darian sends news that the same phenomenon is happening across the kingdom and someone is siphoning energy from the living to resurrect corpses, creating cracks between the realms of the living and the dead.
Now it will be up to Adia to push her magical abilities to the limit and journey to the tomb of the ancient High Queen in search of answers and a cure. But rising corpses aren't the only threats that stand in her way - a new enemy looms, and if Adia can't defeat them, Zaria may soon become another realm of the dead.
Pluto Rocket: Full Blast
Pluto Rocket and her all-knowing life coach Joe Pidge are back with a blast - and this time they are leaving the safety of their neighbourhood! But Joe is way out of his comfort zone, and it turns out that even the most daring of pigeons gets scared sometimes! So it's up to the intrepid Pluto Rocket to make him feel safe. When the friends embark on a rocket building quest, they realise they both have a lot to learn - but are the dynamic duo up to the challenge?
Cosmo Park
The Universal Nature Park is a place of wonder and scientific adventure, but watch out – there are mysterious and nefarious plots afoot, and it’s not all fun and learning when the Universe is at stake… Hop on a hover-buggy to the centre of the Milky Way and catch a ride around the Universal Nature Park to learn some amazing facts about our galactic neighbourhood. Maybe you’ll spot some tricksy black holes trying to escape their enclosure, or perhaps you’ll get caught in a meteorite storm (don’t forget your comet-repellent umbrella!), and make sure you wrap up warm for the freezing end of the Universe!
This colourful comic informs and explains some of the key tenets of cosmology in an engaging and accessible way, following a narrative and packing in fascinating facts and concepts along the way. Kids will emerge from this world with new-found knowledge about the nature of our Universe, and a thirst to learn and explore on their own.
Dievča menom Willow 5: Čas tieňov
Vydajte sa po stopách pokladu nesmiernej hodnoty
Willow a ostatné malé čarodejnice sa dozvedia, že ich predchodkyne pre ne ukryli vzácny poklad. Nájsť ho však nie je jednoduché. Priateľky musia splniť niekoľko náročných úloh, pri ktorých sa musia spoľahnúť na svoje magické schopnosti. To, čo spočiatku vyzeralo ako zábavná hra, sa postupne mení na napínavé pátranie plné nástrah. Dokonca aj Grimmoor, ich zvyčajne urečnená čarodejnícka kniha, sa im tentoraz zdráha pomôcť v hľadaní. Navyše sa v lese objaví tajomný chlapec s husľami a nejasnými úmyslami. Pátranie im skríži aj zlovestný starý čarodejník a nezbedný prírodný duch, ktorý sa prebudil po dlhom spánku. Hrozí, že vzácny poklad sa dostane do nesprávnych rúk. Malé čarodejnice musia čo najskôr rozlúštiť záhadné indície a dostať sa do cieľa prv ako ich súperi.
Pútavý rozprávkový príbeh popretkávaný nadprirodzenými schopnosťami a magickými zvieratami, ktorý deti učí, aké dôležité je ochraňovať prírodu a starať sa o ňu.
Pre čitateľov od 8 rokov
Z nemeckého originálu preložila Denisa Stareková.
V knižnej kategórii Fantasy a upíri objavíte fascinujúce svety plné magie, nadprirodzených bytostí a nekonečných dobrodružstiev.Ak hľadáte dobrodružstvo, napätie a vzrušenie, chcete sa ocitnúť vo fantastickom svete plnom kúziel a čarovných bytostí alebo v temnej a zvodnej ríši upírov, táto kategória je určená práve pre vás.
Kategória Fantasy vám otvára bránu do svetov plných imaginácie, kde sa stretávate s epickými príbehmi, hrdinami a zradami. Od klasických fantasy príbehov boja medzi dobrom a zlom až po originálne a vynaliezavé svety, knihy prinášajú úžasné dobrodružstvá, kúzla a fantáziu.
Ak vás láka tajomný a temný svet upírov, knihy v kategórii upíri vám poskytnú dobrodružstvá plné napätia, vášne a temnoty. Vstúpte do sveta bytostí noci. Tieto knihy vám prinášajú upírske príbehy o láske, boji proti temnotám a hľadaní rovnováhy medzi ľudskosťou a neprekonateľnou túžbou po krvi. Budete sa pohybovať medzi svetlom a tienistými stránkami upírskeho života, pričom odhaľujete ich tajomstvá a vzdorujete neodolateľnému pokušeniu.
K najznámejším autorom fantasy príbehov a príbehov o upíroch patria Joanne K. Rowling, Cassandra Clare, Soman Chainani, Sarah J. Maasová, Stephenie Meyer.
