Verlag: BookRix
In the town of Blackwood, Emily, a young and talented occultist, confronts the darkness that has haunted the town for generations. Armed with her knowledge and bravery, Emily faces off against malevolent forces in the Blackwood Mansion.
Filled with humour, heart and a touch of the supernatural, this second book in a brilliant new series takes you on a non-stop adventure in The Himalayas, perfect for the most intrepid of readers! An action-packed cross between Adventures on Trains and My Brother is a Superhero. When Maisie travels with her Dad to the Himalayas to research his book, How to Find Buried Treasure, she doesn't expect their exploration to take them deep into the caves beneath the mountains. Before long, Maisie has discovered a cursed treasure, stolen a shark, been hunted as a thief, walked through an underground lake and outrun an explosion. Just another average day! Turns out there's more to Maisie than she even realised herself, but will Dad tell her truth? Or is this secret just too dangerous? Have you read the icy and incredible...Maisie Vs Antarctica (Books Are My Bag Children's Book of the Month, October 2024) Praise for Maisie: "Perfect blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and high-stakes action" - Zohra Nabi, Waterstones Book of the Month author of The Kingdom Over the Sea "A brilliant blend of mystery, survival and adventure, with a sprinkling of supernatural woven seamlessly in" - Tom Vaughan, Waterstones Book of the Month author of Hercules: The Diary of a (Sort of Hero)Zum Buch
Perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Artemis Fowl, Simon Fox's latest action-packed thriller is ideal for readers too young for Jack Reacher or Line of Duty. Archie Blake thought his policeman father teaching him how to pick locks and open safes was just a bit of fun. But when a diamond necklace is stolen and his dad is arrested, Archie realises the only way to prove Dad's innocence is to go on the run and use everything he's learned to uncover the truth. But Archie soon finds himself deeply tangled in the criminal underworld, where it's hard to know who to trust and even harder to see what's right or wrong. Will Archie be able to find a way out before it's too late? An explosive new adventure from the author of the unputdownable Running Out of Time. Simon Fox is a rising star in a new generation of thriller writers.Zum Buch
Enjoy classic tales such as ;The Tortoise and the Hare,; and ;The Boy Who Cried Wolf; in this reimagined collection of Aesops Fables. Retold with simple-to-read, lyrical poetry, Aesop's Fables: A Poetic Primer is an excellent introduction to this classic. Parents can now introduce their kids to familiar tales like ;The Tortoise and the Hare,; ;The Fox and the Crow,; ;The Boy Who Cried Wolf,; and many more! Together children and parents can read and then discuss the many virtues and vices embodied in the fables by reading through the character development section in the back of the book! Poetic Primers character development sections teach children the virtues or vices presented in each story and provide reflection questions to help the reader put these timeless lessons into practice.Additionally, Aesop's Fables features QR code access to a free animated video version of the book. Watch the beautiful illustrations come to life and excite the childs imagination. The video book is complemented with a full cast of character voices and sound effects, perfect for younger readers and auditory learners.Plus, parents can now rest easy knowing that all books in our Poetic Primer series are free of adult content and filtered for an approachable reading level for younger readers. Now children can be introduced to great classics at an earlier age.ANIMATED BOOK PREVIEWAUDIO DRAMA PREVIEWABOUT POETIC PRIMERSWanted to share the classics with your kids but thought they are a little too much for their innocent minds?Poetic Primers are the perfect fit for any parents that want to read the classics to either kids. Such classics as The Odyssey, Aesops Fables, and King Arthur have been reimagined to be more kid friendly. While still keeping the stories in their poetic forms, Poetic Primers focus on the virtues and vice the various heroes embody and face throughout their adventures. Along with stunning and vibrant illustrations, your child (and you!) are sure to treasure these books for years to come.Zum Buch
Ghost stories from Cheyenne, Wyoming have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Magic City of the Plains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Plains Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for the ghosts of cowboys at the town's Wrangler Store. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.Zum Buch
Help children learn to MACHINE SEW with 30 SUPER-FUN and CREATIVE projects! An all-new collection from BESTSELLING author ANGELA PRESSLEY, expert sewing teacher and star of SEWING STREET TV. Packed full of colourful and unique ideas, this STEP-BY-STEP guide will inspire children to machine-sew their own amazing toys, accessories, decorations and gifts. Angela Pressley has designed 30 projects she knows kids will love to make, from cuddly mama and baby stringray toys to a cute sausage dog complete with a mini bandana. Customise bedrooms with a colourful stripy cushion and wall storage pockets and make unique, on-trend accessories including a bubble tea pencil case and a matching slouchy beanie and mittens. Also included are easy-to-use templates, a guide to the basic sewing kit needed and a handy techniques section with clear step-by-step illustrations. Each of the projects has a skill rating, so children can start with the simplest designs and move on to more challenging projects as they build their skills and confidence.Zum Buch
Broken into beautiful. A story of friendship and healing. After breaking a neighbor’s window, a young child discovers friendship, transformation, and new beginnings in an unlikely story of peace. Gentle and moving, this poetic tale offers readers a hopeful path in the face of gun violence and despair, showing kids how peacemaking can turn conflict into friendship and new beginnings—and forge guns into garden tools. Children grow up with lockdowns and gun violence as part of their reality. As parents, caregivers, and educators, how should we respond? Sparking Peace provides a springboard for those seeking to discuss gun violence and trauma with children in a safe way that highlights help rather than harm. This picture book helps children learn about conflict while also carefully addressing gun violence and peacemaking. It includes resources that equip parents and educators to talk about gun violence and trauma, using a story of a broken window to show kids how conflict can be transformed through acts of peace. Suggested reading for ages 5–9.Zum Buch
