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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fantasy & Magical Realism
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible,
man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a giant robot - and two
ordinary children on a life-or-death mission in this first book in
the NYT's bestselling series. After the tragic death of their
father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her
deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be
dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom
through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose
her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons,
robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a
small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they
face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the
chance to save someone she loves. Full-colour illustrated stories
for readers at all ages and all abilities #1 New York Times
bestselling series! Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted
for the CBC's Children's Choice Book Awards Kazu illustrated the
15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US
The final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy
series that will make you believe in magic ... Perfect for fans of
Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison's A
Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children's fantasy adventures,
Narnia and Jumanji. Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage
that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The
End. It's an amazing adventure - full of secrets, surprises and
fairies with fangs - but then a mysterious storm changes
everything. Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking
discovery ... Could this be the end of Roar? Jenny McLachlan is the
author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing,
Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny
became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she
now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and
inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's
debut for readers of 8-12. Ben Mantle began his illustration career
early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in
competition aged seven. Ben has illustrated a number of children's
books and is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday
Present Ever! . Ben lives and works in Brighton.
May the moon light your way...
All is not well in the kingdom of Silvanland. The ancient feud between Queen Titania and King Oberon has turned into a merciless war, and a deadly curse festers in the sacred woods.
When young Prince Cory is kidnapped by Oberon's ruthless soldiers, the Silvan forces think all hope is lost. But fate has other plans. In the mortal world, hidden away in an old oak tree, there lies a portal. And through this portal a girl called Oli will soon fall. Her arrival in the magical land will change everything...
A terrible accident brings sixteen-year-old Casey Everett's life to a
halt—literally. Pulled from the water, Casey is rushed to the hospital
and miraculously revived. But her sudden return to the living is
shadowed by the drowning of her best friend, Liddy.
Overcome with grief, Casey returns home for the summer only to find the
memories of the accident won’t let her go. Shadow-drenched nightmares.
Whispers in the back of her mind. Her friend's screams. Not even Evan,
her neighbor and long-time crush, can seem to break through to her.
Casey thinks she's losing it... until she watches a boy fall from the
sky.
Red—an angel fallen to earth to regain his wings—takes her to Limbo, a
place that exists somewhere between the living and the dead. Now, as
she struggles to understand her grief as well as her growing feelings
for Evan, Casey must learn to walk these mysterious and dangerous paths
in order to save Liddy.
Failure means losing her best friend’s trapped soul to something worse
than death.
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