Tracy Barrett è un'autrice prolifico il cui lavoro spazia in generi dalla finzione storica e misteri alla fantasia, viaggi nel tempo e rivisitazioni di miti. La sua profonda fascinazione per l'antica Grecia, Roma e il Medioevo europeo informa le sue narrazioni avvincenti. La scrittura di Barrett è caratterizzata dal suo ampio fascino, approfondendo diversi argomenti e coinvolgendo i giovani lettori con una narrazione fantasiosa. Affronta il suo mestiere con un'evidente passione per la storia e la mitologia.
The story revolves around Xander, who learns from his classmate Karim about a legendary amulet shaped like Thoth, the Egyptian god of time. This amulet possesses the extraordinary ability to reverse time for one day every century, with the next opportunity arriving in just a week. The plot unfolds as Xander navigates the implications and adventures that come with the amulet's power, setting the stage for a thrilling race against time.
In some cooking circles, cast iron gets a bad rep people think it's old- fashioned, heavy, and hard to take care of. And really, how often do folks nowadays need to hitch up a mule and wagon and leave civilization and Teflon- coated saute pans behind? True, cast iron is old; it's been around since the Middle Ages. schovat popis
A princess must defy expectations and rescue her brother--and their kingdom-- in the first book of a charming, action-packed, and exciting new middle grade fantasy series that promises to be Ella Enchanted for a new generation!
Set against the backdrop of the Byzantine Empire, the narrative follows Anna Comnena, a figure renowned for her intelligence and political acumen. The story delves into her life filled with alliances, intrigues, and betrayals, showcasing her unique perspective as a historian and a woman in a male-dominated world. Readers will be captivated by the intricate dynamics of power and the challenges Anna faces in her quest for influence and legacy.
What if you inherited Sherlock Holmes's book of unsolved cases? Xena and Xander Holmes have just discovered they're related to Sherlock Holmes and have inherited his unsolved casebook! The siblings set out to solve the cases their famous ancestor couldn't, starting with the mystery of a prized painting that vanished more than a hundred years ago. Can two smart twenty-first-century kids succeed where Sherlock Holmes could not? Modern technology meets the classic detective story in The 100-Year-Old Secret, the first in Tracy Barrett's terrific new mystery series that will intrigue young sleuths everywhere!
Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of Ithaka, where his mother, Penelopeia, keeps the peace even though the land has been without its king, his father Odysseus, since the Trojan War began many years ago. But now the people are demanding a new king, unless Telemachos can find Odysseus and bring him home. With only a mysterious prophecy to guide him, Telemachos sets off over sea and desert in search of the father he has never known. Tracy Barrett brings Greek mythology to life in King of Ithaka.
A new girl in town encounters a mysterious, old-fashioned girl who is lost and unable to find her way home. Their meeting sparks an intriguing friendship as they explore themes of belonging and the search for identity, unraveling the secrets of the past while navigating the complexities of their own lives.
The retelling of the Minotaur myth presents a gripping and shadowy narrative that delves into themes of power, sacrifice, and the human condition. With rich character development and an immersive atmosphere, the story explores the complexities of its protagonists as they navigate a labyrinth of fate and desire. This captivating interpretation promises to engage readers with its unique perspective on a classic tale, blending mythological elements with profound emotional depth.
WHUFFO: Someone who hasn't made a skydive (yet), especially a spectator. Supposedly derived from "What for do you jump out of a perfectly good airplane?" Sixteen-year-old Clancy is no stranger to extreme sports. Her father runs a skydiving dropzone, but after her mother dies in a freak accident, her father grounds her--permanently. Clancy is resigned to being a whuffo and packing parachutes for her dad's latest girlfriend until cute college freshman Denny starts taking classes at the drop zone. Denny assumes Clancy is eighteen, an innocent mistake that gives her a rush--and that she doesn't correct. But the lies snowball, relationships are damaged, and suddenly Clancy isn't the person she wants to be. She wants to make things right . . . but it seems the more Clancy imagines the life of a skydiver, the more she imagines she can escape her dull reality of life outside the drop zone. Will Clancy make the jump?
À Magikos, Marabel n'est pas une princesse comme les autres. Elle est née le 13e jour du 13e mois à 13h13 ! Elle n'a ni boucles blondes ni méchante belle-mère et peu de chances d'être enlevée par un dragon et délivrée par un prince. Elle ne figure même pas dans le Livre du Destin, où sont inscrits les futurs des grandes figures du royaume. Son jumeau Marco, lui, est l'Élu. La prophétie dit qu'il protégera Magikos des Terres Désolées, le royaume voisin où vivent des créatures maléfiques. Mais, au banquet de l'anniversaire de Marco, un sortilège fige tous les convives et Mab, la tante de Marabel qui règne sur les Terres Désolées, enlève l'Élu ! Si Mab ne récupère pas le trône de Magikos, elle fera transformer Marco en serpent. Marabel décide de braver le Livre du Destin : elle se lance à la rescousse de son frère. Elle convainc Ellie, sa fidèle servante et amie de venir avec elle. Dans leur fuite, elles sont rejointes par Floriano, la licorne qui, à leur grande surprise, est douée de la parole. Elles ont treize jours pour parvenir de l'autre côté du Mur et gagner le château de Mab !
