Jonathan Stroud è un acclamato autore di letteratura fantasy che coinvolge principalmente i giovani lettori con i suoi mondi fantasiosi. Il suo stile distintivo esplora questioni etiche e stereotipi sociali, spesso attraverso prospettive narrative uniche. Crea magistralmente storie ricche di personaggi arguti e complessi, attirando i lettori in conflitti avvincenti. La padronanza del linguaggio e l'intricata trama di Stroud creano un'esperienza di lettura immersiva.
Set in a fractured, dystopian future England, this fast-paced fantasy adventure concludes a thrilling series. Readers can expect an engaging blend of action and intrigue as the narrative unfolds, showcasing the author's signature style. The story promises to deliver a gripping finale, filled with unexpected twists and a richly developed world that fans of the genre will appreciate.
Mitreißende Fantasy für Fans von Lockwood & Co.
Ein tolldreistes Duo in den Wilden Weiten Englands Ein tragisches Unglück in ihrer Vergangenheit hat die 17-jährige Scarlett McCain zur Gesetzlosen gemacht. Inzwischen ist sie eine geschickte Bankräuberin, hervorragende Kämpferin und Meisterschützin. Nach einem ihrer Beutezüge trifft sie bei ihrer Flucht durch die Wälder auf den hilflosen 16-jährigen Albert Browne. Wider besseres Wissen erklärt sich Scarlett bereit, ihm zu helfen. Ein fataler Fehler. Halb England ist dem Jungen auf den Fersen, der über eine geheimnisvolle Fähigkeit verfügt, und die andere Hälfte jagt Scarlett wegen ihrer Überfälle. Und so beginnt eine halsbrecherische Flucht durchs ganze Land, die Verfolger im Nacken ... Das actionreiche und rasante Abenteuer entführt in eine faszinierende Welt – vom Bestsellerautor der »Lockwood & Co.«-Reihe. Die Scarlett-&-Browne-Reihe: Scarlett & Browne – Die Outlaws (Band 1) Scarlett & Browne – Die Berüchtigten (Band 2)
A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and packaged for struggling teen readers. A monstrous battle rages in this action-packed mythical adventure from Jonathan Stroud, re-edited and repackaged for struggling teen readers. In a land of ice and a vale of snow, the safety of a people rests of the shoulders of the warrior Grettir. Glam was a monster-slayer. He killed the monster in Shadow Vale. But now Glam's ghost roams the frozen wastes, killing anyone who crosses his path. Can Grettir face down the horror who was once a hero?
Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have outwitted their pursuers and escaped into the wilderness once more, and it's not long before they become famous for their audacious heists across the Seven Kingdoms. Yet neither is fully able to escape the shackles of the past - as they discover when a dangerous job turns sour
England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes. The surviving population exists in fortified towns, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted. Only a few fight back - and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends
"With the help of some unexpected, and rather ghostly, allies, Lockwood & Co. must battle their greatest enemy yet, as they move ever closer to the moment when the earth-shattering secret of 'the problem' will finally be revealed"--
A city besieged by spirits? A cannibal risen from the dead? There's only one ghost-hunting team you need... But Lockwood & Co. is an agent down - Lucy Carlyle is now a freelance operative. And they have a lot on their plate: monstrous handprints on a window, sinister chopping sounds from a haunted kitchen. Not to mention the Creeping Shadow - a hulking menace that stalks a village churchyard, raising spectres from their graves. The team desperately need Lucy's help. If she can be persuaded to return...
Phantoms in your attic? Spectres by your bed? Never fear-Lockwood & Co. are here! A terrible new outbreak of ghosts is causing chaos across London. With the authorities baffled, psychic investigators Lockwood, Lucy and George see a fresh chance for fame and glory. But countless horrors await them: bloody footprints on a spiral stair, murderous ambushes in the night – and, waiting at the centre of the outbreak, the most fearful apparition of all.
A spine-tingling retelling of an Icelandic legend. Glam killed the monster of Shadow Vale but he died in the battle. Now Glam's ghost haunts the vale. Can hero Grettir, the strongest man in the land, kill a dead man...? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
"Stroud is a genius' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series. Ghosts and ghouls beware! London's smallest, shabbiest and most talented psychic detection agency is back. Life is never exactly peaceful for Lockwood & Co. Lucy and George are trying to solve the mystery of the talking skull trapped in their ghost jar, while Lockwood is desperate for an exciting new case. Things seem to be looking up when the team is called to Kensal Green Cemetery to investigate the grave of a sinister Victorian doctor. Strange apparitions have been seen there, and the site must be made safe. As usual, Lockwood is confident; as usual, everything goes wrong a terrible phantom is unleashed, and a dangerous object is stolen from the coffin. Lockwood & Co must recover the relic before its power is unleashed, but it's a race against time. Their obnoxious rivals from the Fittes agency are also on the hunt. And if that's not bad enough, the skull in the ghost-jar is stirring again The author of the blockbuster BARTIMAEUS sequence delivers another humorous and chilling instalment in the critically acclaimed LOCKWOOD & CO. series."
The dead are back to haunt the living. Evil spirits crowd the streets after dark. Are you in danger of being ghost-touched? With ghostly criminal cases on the rise, psychic investigations agents are in demand as never before. The smallest, most ramshackle - but arguably the best-of these agencies is Lockwood & Co. Meet the dashing, scatty Anthony Lockwood; his loyal, book-loving deputy George Cubbins; and their newest agent, brave Lucy Carlyle. Together they must use their Talents to keep you-and themselves - alive...
Fans of Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus books will devour this book - a cracking adventure brimming with magic, intrigue and a treasure trove of characters that the reader can't help but fall for.
The first volume in the brilliant, bestselling Bartimaeus sequence, now adapted into a stunning graphic novel format - this is Bartimaeus as you've never seen him before! But Bartimaeus's task is not an easy one - he must steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition.
Never before published stories by New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and others. Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts at war with humanity or as noble creatures capable of speech and mystically bonded to the warriors who ride them, dragons have been found in nearly every culture's mythology. In modern times, they can be found far from their medieval settings in locales as mundane as suburbia or as barren as post-apocalyptic landscapes—and in The Dragon Book, today's greatest fantasists reignite the fire with legendary tales that will consume readers' imaginations.Includes the following stories: Dragon’s Deep - Cecelia Holland Vici - Naomi Novik Bob Choi’s Last Job - Johnathan StroudAre You Afflicted with Dragons? - Kage BakerThe Tsar’s Dragons - Jane Yolen and Adam StempleThe Dragon of Direfell - Liz Williams Oakland Dragon Blues - Peter S. Beagle Humane Killer - Diana Gabaldon and Samuel Sykes Stop! - Garth NixUngentle Fire - Sean Williams A Stark and Wormy Knight - Tad Williams None So Blind - Harry Turtledove JoBoy - Diana Wynne JonesPuz_le - Gregory MaguireAfter the Third Kiss - Bruce CovilleThe War That Winter Is - Tanith LeeThe Dragon’s Tale - Tamore PierceDragon’s Storm - Mary RosenblumThe Dragaman’s Bride - Andy Duncan
Listen then, and I'll tell you again of the Battle of the Rock. But none of your usual wriggling, or I'll stop before I've begun . . . Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place - when the twelve legendary heroes stood together to defeat the ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty Trows. Halli longs for adventure but these days the most dangerous thing in the valley is boredom. He tries to liven things up by playing practical jokes. But when one of his jokes goes too far, he reawakens an old blood feud and finds himself on a hero's quest after all. Along the way he meets a ruthless thief, a murderous rival, and a girl who may just be as fearless as he is . . . Jonathan Stroud has created an epic saga with a funny, unique spin, and an unforgettable anti-hero.
Kipling's vigorous, amusing tales offer imaginative answers to unanswered questions about animals and provide little pearls of wisdom.
Gekürzte Lesung
Emily, Simon und Marcus erkunden eine alte Burg im tiefsten Winter. Obwohl Emily und Simon wenig über den enigmatischen Marcus wissen, steckt seine Begeisterung für die Festung sie an. Eines Tages finden sie Marcus in einem fürchterlichen Zustand vor - grün und blau geschlagen. Das war sein Vater, sagt Marcus. Und zieht sich mit Emily und Simon auf die Burg zurück, die bald zur Festung wird, als Polizei und Eltern versuchen, die Jugendlichen zur Rückkehr zu bewegen - was als Abenteuer beginnt, strebt unaufhaltsam der Eskalation entgegen.
Jonathan Stroud's critically-acclaimed and best-selling fantasy novels are sure to become classics. For the first time, readers can collect the complete trilogy in paperback, handsomely packaged.
The tremendous climax of the Bartimaeus trilogy now has a brand-new cover look and extra material!
When Emily, Simon and Marcus discover the deserted castle, it seems like an escape from the midwinter snows and their individual loneliness. But their occupation of the ruin quickly takes on a momentum of its own, and soon threatens their friendship, their freedom and their lives.
Il potente jinn Bartimeus, demone antichissimo, pigro e beffardo, viene improvvisamente strappato dal confortevole mondo degli spiriti ed evocato a Londra da Nathaniel, un ragazzino di dodici anni. La sua missione è oscura e molto rischiosa: rubare l’Amuleto di Samarcanda al temibile Simon Lovelace, mago senza scrupoli e membro del Parlamento. In una Londra oscura e affascinante si dipana un mondo magico al «negativo», dove gli uomini meschini, invidiosi e senza scrupoli sono contrapposti agli spiriti, ben più potenti e astuti di loro. E su tutti trionfa l’arguto, saccente, permalosissimo Bartimeus…
Two brothers, Michael and Stephen MacIntyre, together with their sister Sarah and the local vicar Tom Aubrey, uncover a deadly secret buried near their village. But time is short: can they prevent the awakening of an ancient evil before its powers corrupt them for ever?
Un compito tanto arduo quanto delicato spetta a Nathaniel, ora che fa parte del Ministero degli Interni. Il giovanissimo e intraprendente mago deve individuare i membri della "Resistenza", responsabili degli attentati che colpiscono Londra. Ma le sue indagini si rivelano infruttuose, come i tentativi di infilarsi nel gruppo. Sulle tracce del golem, il mostro apparentemente indistruttibile che getta la città nel panico, Nathaniel parte alla volta di Praga, ed evoca il jinn Bartimeus.
No one believes Charlie when she tells them what happened to Max at the Mill Pool. They all think she's in shock; even her brother James can't begin to understand. So as she recovers in the hospital bed, Charlie vows to hunt for Max alone.
Ohé, matelots ! En compagnie de Mère Tonnerre, de son fils Franck, de son chien Noiraud et de son équipage de rats, embarquez à bord d'un navire pirate pour découvrir le fabuleux trésor du capitaine Rascasse. Ouvrez grands vos yeux et soyez très attentifs, car il y a des pistes à suivre, une carte du trésor à étudier de près, un espion venimeux à surveiller... et une aventure pleine de rebondissements, à lire et à relire. Trouvez les bonnes réponses aux énigmes pour découvrir le trésor de Jules Rascasse. Découvrez les personnes et les objets cachés. Comptez les rats de l'équipage à chaque étape.
By reading this puzzle adventure book, readers can relive Harri Bristlebeard's heroic adventures in the terrible North by solving a range of riddles and perilous puzzles to overcome fierce trolls, savage wolves, the World Serpent and other dire dangers.
