Современная сказка «Волшебная поляна» основана на таких важных понятиях, как доброта, отзывчивость, дружба, преданность, взаимовыручка и любовь. В сказке рассказывается о шестилетних близнецах Ванечке и Танюше. Дети верят в чудеса и стараются быть достойными своих родителей. Их мама работает детским врачом, а папа- лесником. Последние дни уходящего года ознаменованы событиями, которые можно считать настоящими чудесами. Приключения Ванюши и Танеч ...
You cannot fight me, river daughter. You were promised to me. A child born in water, you shall return to water.'The sequel to The Executioner's Daughter, a thrilling adventure set in the Tower of London in Tudor times. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's 'Order of Darkness' series and Percy Jackson.More than a year has passed since Moss was released from the clutches of the Riverwitch. Now her father has swapped his b ...
A thrilling adventure set in the underbelly of the Tower of London. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's 'Order of Darkness' series and Percy Jackson.Moss hates her life. As the daughter of the Executioner in the Tower of London, it’s her job to catch the heads in her basket after her father has chopped them off. She dreams of leaving, but they are prisoners with no way out.Then Moss discovers a hidden tunnel that takes her to f ...
So here I am, standing on top of a pyramid. I'm as high as the sky and king of the world. On days like this, I feel I can almost touch the sun…From the author of Temple Boys comes this thrilling adventure set in Ancient Egypt.Boy was plucked out of the River Nile as a baby. He now works at the local inn, making the plates and beakers from mud, as well as beautiful model animals that everyone loves. They live in the shadow of the Great Pyram ...
A riveting and unique take on the story of the Crucifixion from the author of Sun Thief.'We've got a tough one here,' said the magician. 'Going to take more than my usual tricks to get him interested.'Flea scowled. 'One day you'll meet a real magician who'll blast you of the face of the earth with lightning bolts.'Flea is the smallest, mouthiest member of the Temple Boys – a street gang who fight dail ...
A twisted take on the battle of good and evil from Michael Grant, the dark genius of YA Fiction.When Mara wakes up lying in a field of dead grass and shrouded by a heavy mist, she can remember nothing but her name. At first she thinks she is dead. But then she meets him: young, good-looking but pale almost to translucence and dressed all in black. He is the Messenger of Fear. But what does he want with her? And what is the significance of the de ...
‘Be afraid … this book gave me chill after chill’ – R. L. Stine on Messenger of Fear.I wanted to touch the boy who was not to be touched.The Messenger of Fear exists to punish the wicked, to restore balance in a world where evil seems to be everywhere. He offers sinners one terrible choice: play … or pay? If you win the game, you can go free. But if you lose, you must live out your greatest fear.His assistant, Mara is still adjusting to her role ...
The heart-pumping sequel to Pretty Deadly. If you're a fan of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kick Ass, The Hunger Games, Quentin Tarantino or Lee Child, don't miss out on this.Life has never been sweeter for Perry. He's eighteen, he's free, and his band is on tour in Europe. He's made it good … until enigmatic femme fatale Gobi shows up in Venice and blows it all apart. Once again, Perry finds himself falling for the g ...
