Stephanie Peters Libri

<b>Attenzione ai segreti della palude...</b><br /><br />Aidan e Olivia vivono in una vecchia casa scricchiolante ai margini di un lago sporco e paludoso. Desiderosi di un po' di avventura, convincono i loro genitori a lasciarli accampare sulla riva del lago sotto una luna piena, con solo il loro cane come compagnia. Aidan ama spaventare sua sorella e ha in serbo molti trucchi divertenti per il loro campeggio. <br /><br />Ma i gemelli stanno per scoprire che il creepy vecchio libro che è approdato sulla spiaggia, <i>Tales from the Scaremaster</i>, ha una mente propria--e la sua mente è decisa a spaventarli oltre i sogni più sfrenati di Aidan! Quando la storia nelle sue pagine su Aidan, Olivia e un mostro della palude inizia a prendere vita, Aidan e Olivia si trovano in un grosso guaio. Possono trovare un modo per superare e ingannare il mostro e il Scaremaster... o finiranno come melma paludosa?<br /><br />Racconti spaventosamente divertenti prendono vita in questa nuova serie avvincente, perfetta per i fan di Goosebumps.

In this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie's tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy's wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own.

How can you make it through life and accomplish everything you want? By following a checklist, of course! Learn how to speak up and be heard, balance money, spread your wings and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your life skill checklist. With simple activities, colourful imagery and fast-paced text, Checklist Challenge Guides will help young readers, new and confident alike, check off new skills and experiences and live their best life!

The Greek goddesses can be competitive, especially when it comes to being the fairest. When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top, and how the Trojan horse came to be, in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

In this graphic novel loosely based on Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book," an orphaned bear cub named Glee finds a new home in a traveling circus.

A test of loyalty unfolds as sixteen-year-old Macy navigates the chaotic school game Spoon, which leads Alliyah, the star volleyball player, to make increasingly reckless decisions in her quest for victory. This gripping narrative explores themes of friendship, competition, and the consequences of ambition.

The quest for the Golden Fleece drives young hero Jason and his companions, the Argonauts, as they navigate various challenges in their pursuit of his rightful throne. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth is tailored for struggling and reluctant readers, making it accessible while still capturing the adventure and camaraderie of Jason's journey.

The story delves into the intense family dynamics of the Titans as they engage in a decade-long conflict with the Olympians, marked by jealousy and sibling rivalry. This modern graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth presents an accessible narrative, specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers, making the epic battle for control of the universe both engaging and relatable.

"A nearby dragon sighting has area knights clamouring for new swords, but the village's swordmaker is having trouble keeping up with orders. Then one morning he discovers a new sword waiting on his workbench. From its etched blade to its jewelled hilt, it's a thing of beauty. The next morning, there are two, and the next there are three. The delighted swordmaker hides in his workshop to see where these beautiful weapons are coming from. To his shock, they are the work of the dragon, himself! Dare the swordmaker approach the talented beast? Enjoy this twist on the popular tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker in this graphic novel retelling for kids."--Provided by publisher

In a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves: one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack's alpha wolf just can't contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret? ...

"Unlock the mysteries of Earth's continents . . . with a time-traveling teen! In this full-color graphic novel, teenage geoscientist and time-traveler Crystal delivers all the dirt on the planet's rocky past, from lava rocks to massive landforms. With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this book is sure to delight young readers as they follow along on Earth's Amazing Journey"--

Revisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this graphic novel for new readers. The three pigs need to build their own homes. But a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get rid of the wolf?

"Frank tends the rubbish heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of scraps of rubbish. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the body. But Frank can't seem to get the robot to work. One strange night, a bolt of lightning transforms the invention into a real human child! Frank names him Stain. Curious and energetic, Stain wreaks havoc on the monster realm, angering the monster population. Can Frank save Stain from destruction by convincing the rest of the monsters that Stain is not a threat?"--Provided by publisher

Young fashionista Milly is in a pickle after her friends secretly entered her into a local design competition. The rules state all outfits must be hand sewn, and Milly knows she'll never finish her looks in time. Just as she's about to lose hope, a strange custodian appears with an offer to lend her sewing skills, and soon Milly's one-of-a-kind designs put her in the running to win the whole thing. But for the final challenge, the custodian strikes a new deal: Guess her favorite thing to wear, or else she will take the first-place prize! Can Milly's keen fashion instincts solve this style mystery? Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm classic "Rumpelstiltskin" as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.

Revisit the tale of Rumpelstiltskin with this graphic novel for new readers. The king demands the miller's daughter spin straw into gold. She doesn't know how until Rumpelstiltskin appears out of nowhere with his magic. But as the king asks for more gold, and Rumpelstiltskin demands repayment, what will happen to the miller's daughter?

Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero--just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.

Polar bears and arctic foxes team up for a hunt in this photo-filled nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One powerful polar bear + one sly arctic fox = a dream team! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic's deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often have leftovers. Cue the arctic foxes! These clever opportunists are game for any game and will clean up after polar bears, lickety-split. With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes Team Up! will have young research writers and wildlife fans rooting for these Animal Allies. Other Animal Coyotes and Badgers Team Up! Groupers and Moray Eels Team Up! Ravens and Wolves Team Up!

Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the wolves! When alerted by their feathered friends, wolves chase down the prey with lightning-quick speed and big-time teeth. And when they do, this dream team feasts! With in-the-field photographs, fast facts, and bonus back matter, Ravens and Wolves Team Up! will have young research writers and wildlife fans rooting for these Animal Allies. Other Animal Allies: Coyotes and Badgers Team Up! Groupers and Moray Eels Team Up! Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes Team Up!

What does it take to be a great friend? Find out with the help of a checklist. Learn how to meet new friends, maintain relationships with old ones, be a good listener and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your friendship checklist. With simple activities, colourful imagery and fast-paced text, Checklist Challenge Guides will help young readers, new and confident alike, check off new skills and experiences and live their best life!

Tintin erwirbt ein Modell des Dreimasters Unicorn, das ihm der aufdringliche Sakharine gleich abkaufen möchte. Doch Tintin lehnt ab und findet im Rumpf des Schiffes eine geheimnisvolle Textrolle. Er stellt Recherchen an und findet heraus, dass die echte Unicorn gesunken ist und mit ihr die bis dato ungeborgenen Reichtümer von Sir Francis Haddock. Gemeinsam mit seinem Hund Snowy geht er auf Schatzsuche. Doch diese gestaltet sich schwierig, denn Sakharine will Tintin um jeden Preis aufhalten…

Tintin a jeho věrný pes Filuta neustále touží po nových dobrodružstvích. Když si Tintin na tržišti koupí krásný model trojstěžníku Jednorožec, zdaleka netuší, jaké neuvěřitelné události jej očekávají. Tintin se totiž bezděčně ocitne na stopě starého rodinného tajemství a pohádkového pokladu! O poklad však usilují i lupiči, kteří se neváhají tajemství Jednorožce zmocnit za každou cenu. Velké dobrodružství právě začíná...