Questa serie invita i lettori in un mondo dove destino e scelta si intrecciano, portando i personaggi in inaspettati viaggi romantici. Segui i protagonisti mentre navigano le complessità dell'amore, dell'amicizia e della crescita personale su sfondi affascinanti. Con un mix di umorismo, emozione sincera e un tocco di magia, questi racconti offrono deliziose fughe. È perfetto per coloro che credono nelle seconde possibilità e nei lieto fine.
And they're off! Who will win the Race to the Top of the World? Helga Hammerfest and her polar bears; bounder and cheat Sir Basil-Dumpling; Shackleton Jones with his robot-powered sled But wait! What's this? Two kids riding a sled pulled by 66 pugs wearing jumpers?! The underdogs are coming!
Along with his friends, a grumpy old albatross, a short-sighted mermaid, and a friendly island called Cliff, Oliver sets out to rescue his missing parents. On their perilous journey the friends meet evil islands, a boy called Stacey (not a girl's name), and more sea monkeys than you can wave some seaweed at.
Emily loves living on Funfair Moon - especially when she gets to help Jinks & O'Hare, the extraordinary repair team. But when chaos strikes during a crucial funfair inspection, Emily has to act fast. Can she deal with a violent fudgesplosion, a gravity inversion, and a marauding candyfloss creature? Or does this spell doom for Funfair Moon?
Astra's family are all snoring in their sleeping pods, but Astra is WIDE AWAKE. With her friend, Pilbeam, she goes off exploring and soon finds out the ship is in deep trouble. It's been knocked off course and invaded by a gang of Poglites, an alien salvage crew searching for spoonage.But even the Poglites need Astra's help when they discover something far more sinister lurking in the canteen. Sure, they're cakes; but no one would describe them as sweet.Another splendiferous adventure from dynamic duo, Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
Prepare for a whimsical adventure filled with killer cupcakes and deadly donuts, all set against a backdrop of outer space. This engaging story is complemented by vibrant illustrations on nearly every page, making it a visual delight. Readers can expect a fun and thrilling journey that combines humor and creativity, perfect for those who enjoy imaginative tales.