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Modermoor Castle, die Schule für nicht besonders helle Kinder aus nicht besonders reichem Hause, ist pleite und soll geschlossen werden! Das darf nicht passieren, beschließen Mufford und Sponge. Doch um die Schule vor dem Ruin zu bewahren, müssten sie schon einen Piratenschatz finden. Und noch während eine Horde bärtiger, tätowierter Haudegen in Modermoor Castle auftaucht und die alte Lehrerschaft ablöst, stößt Sponge auf eine alte Schatzkarte. Ist sie der Schlüssel zu einem großen neuen Geheinis, das die rußgeschwärzten Mauern von Modermoor Castle bergen?
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Die Männer des Walfangschiffes kommen aus aller Herren Länder. Hier muss sich der junge Ismael bewähren und findet in einem der Harpuniere einen Freund. Kapitän Ahab ist besessen von der Jagd auf Moby Dick, den weißen Wal. Das dramatische und spannende Geschehen treibt seinem Höhepunkt entgegen, als Moby Dick gesichtet wird und der Kampf mit dem geisterhaften Wal beginnt.
Anthony Head reads this spellbinding story collection, featuring Chrestomanci and many familiar friends and worlds.Four stories featuring the marvellous, enigmatic and embroidered-dressing-gowned enchanter, Chrestomanci!Warlock at the WheelIn which the Willing Warlock (from Charmed Life) is exiled to a world without magic and meets a formidable opponent - a little girl and her dog!Stealer of SoulsIn which Cat (from Charmed Life) and Tonino (from The Magicians of Caprona) are pitted against an evil enchanter with a dastardly plan.Carol Oneir's Hundredth DreamIn which Carol, whose lucrative dreaming career is brought to an abrupt halt by a severe case of dreamer's-block, is sent to Chrestomanci in search of a cure. He takes on the case as a personal favour to her dad, whom he went to school with (in The Lives of Christopher Chant).The Sage of TheareIn which the Sage of Dissolution wreaks havoc, thereby threatening the existance of all the worlds that have ever been!
When a deadly plague ravaged the Earth refugees fled into space, crowding into any space station or lunar colony that would take them. Decades passed and the descendants of the survivors struggle to live in anything remotely spaceworthy.Omesh, banished from his Earthly home, finds himself in Barnacle Town. A collection of salvage clinging to the hull of a space station in lunar orbit. Thousands of lives cling precariously to the hull, at the whim of the corporation that owns the station.The station manager welcomes everyone. But then the CEO arrives, intent on scraping the hull of his craft clean. Omesh and his family, friends and neighbors? Not the corporation's problem. With nowhere else to go, Omesh vows to fight for his new home. But physics? More merciless than any CEO.
Misty and Faker are two ordinary people except for the part where they are only one foot tall. Misty embraces her size by dressing up like an elf all the time while faker prefers to dress like a normal guy. Don't forget that they love to cook together, making food for the polar bears to eat. One day they were just exploring and they ran into a big brick house (or more like the size of a mansion). They decide to go inside, but end up getting trapped. They find their way out, but must find a way to help the two people that trapped them. If they are able to help them it will change their lives forever. Will they do it? Will they be able to help or make it worse?
In fact, all the animals laugh when he tries to copy what the other fairies do. So, Mister Fairy travels far from his forest home to another place where, almost by accident, he discovers and shares his special gift. Sometimes your talent is hiding in plain sight; it just takes the right time and place to reveal what was there all along. Mister Fairy is a touching, humorous story about fitting in, self-discovery, and finding one's place in the world.
As they begin fifth grade, Rupert and Amelia discover that their teacher, Miss Switch, is a witch. Using his scientific mind, Rupert helps her solve a spooky dilemma. In return, the witch teaches Rupert and Amelia some magic. But soon Miss Switch disappears, and another teacher takes her place. One night that winter, a dark figure delivers a strange bottle to the children. Scientific curiosity leads Rupert to take the cork out. Suddenly, the bottle releases an ugly demon, Mordo, who plans to kidnap a whole class from Pepperdine Elementary School. Only a witch, only Miss Switch, can stop him. How can they contact her? Barbara Brooks Wallace's two novels, The Trouble With Miss Switch and Miss Switch to the Rescue have had lasting popularity with young adults across the country. The stories were also made into an animated Weekend Special for television. Narrator Jeff Woodman's performance adds extra drama to the adventures of the unforgettable witch and her young friends.
Rupert P. Brown's biggest worry about sixth grade is it might be well, a little bit dull. After all, how can a fellow be expected to top a fifth grade year in which his best friend was kidnapped, and he found out his best teacher ever was a real, honest-to-goodness witch? But when Rupert types the word "computowitch" in an e-mail message, his screen goes all green, and then his parakeet starts giving him math lessons. He knows it can only mean one thing: Miss Switch is back!
Never Underestimate the Power of a Determined WitchLetum Wood is a forest of fog and deadfall, home to the quietly famous Miss Mabel's School for Girls, a place where young witches learn the art of magic.Sixteen-year-old Bianca Monroe has inherited a deadly curse. Determined to break free before it kills her, she enrolls in the respected school to confront the cunning witch who cast the curse: Miss Mabel.Bianca finds herself faced with dark magic she didn't expect, with lessons more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Will Bianca have the courage to save herself from the curse, or will Miss Mabel's sinister plan be too powerful?Miss Mabel's School for Girls is the first novel in The Network Series, an exciting new fantasy collection. A gripping tale about the struggle to survive, it will take you to a new place and time, one you'll never want to leave.
In the magical fairytale kingdom of Enchantasia, becoming a legendary Prince or Princess doesn't happen overnight. Enter Royal Academy, the training ground for the fairytale leaders of tomorrow! But reluctant future princess and new student Devin has some reservations about RA, especially when it comes to its headmistress. Olivina seems obsessed with preparing students for possible villain attacks. But when Devin asks when they're going to learn how to actually rule a kingdom, Olivina becomes enraged. Something isn't right with this lady, and what Devin discovers could change the fairy-tale world forever... Check out this brand new series from Jen Calonita, set in the world of Fairy Tale Reform School!
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Flinn's modern and mysterious retelling of Snow White, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and true love doesn't necessarily mean Prince Charming.
Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes and weird things begin to happen to her—bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her.
And there is. Violet has been waiting all her life to have Celine's father to herself. Getting rid of his gorgeous daughter is child's play for a witch as powerful as she is. Happy-ever-after isn't enough for Violet. She wants to be the fairest of them all, and Celine is in the way . . . but not for long.
Forced to take refuge with her friend Goose and his family, Celine gives up everything she loves and goes deep undercover. But will it be enough to fool Violet, or will Celine's fate be decided by a reflection in a magic mirror? And where do you find Prince Charming in Miami anyway?
Mirrored is a modern retelling of Snow White—told from the points of view of Violet, Celine, and Goose—with all the magic and mystery readers will love.
