A rare Chinese vase is stolen from a pottery shop. Nancy andthe owner of the shop feel that locating "the leaning chimney" willprovide the clue to the vase and other stolen articles.
Geronimo's cousin Trap enters the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse IslandNand he's bringing Geronimo along as his assistant However, neither Geronimo nor Trap know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes. What an appetizing adventure Full color.
Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was finishing up work one evening when I opened a letter from Uncle Stingysnout. He needed to see me immediately I headed straight to Penny Pincher Castle for what I thought would be a nice visit . . . but my uncle put me straight to work. Moldy mozzarella, what a terrible vacation
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort. Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts... he's at Hogwarts." Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in their midst.
The explosive debut by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. DIVERGENT – a major motion picture in 2014. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs. Shocked by the brutality of her new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. The hardest choices may yet lie ahead…. A debut novel that will leave you breathless.
A magazine article offering a large reward to anyone who canfind a missing medieval stained-glass window intrigues Nancy Drew.She asks Bess and George to join her on a search inCharlottesville, Virginia. Before the three friends leave RiverHeights, their adversary tries to get them to postpone the trip.But no luck. Nancy is determined to carry through her plans.
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Someoneis suspected of planning the destruction of Niagara Falls. Find anddetain the culprit before any damage is done. LOCATION: NiagaraFalls, Canada POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Tourism in the area. Tourists.SUSPECTS: No further information at this time. THIS MISSIONREQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED INFIVE SECONDS.
LOVE, STARGIRL picks up a year after Stargirl ends and revealsthe new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly atthe end of Stargirl, The novel takes the form of the world'slongest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through alittle more than a year's time. In her writing, Stargirl mixesmemories of her bittersweet time in Mica, Arizona, withinvolvements with new people in her life. In Love, Stargirl, we hear the voice of Stargirl herself as shereflects on time, life, Leo, and - of course - love.
When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor whointroduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Whydoes she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who isthe other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? Tosolve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but thetruth is far stranger than she could have imagined. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to drawteenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel andall the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinatingstory with many twists and turns, it raises profound questionsabout the meaning of life and the origin of theuniverse.
In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel, the sorcerer Alderfears sleep.He dreams of the land of death, of his wife, who diedyoung and longs to returnto him so much that she kissed him acrossthe low stone wall that separatesour world from the Dr)/Land--wherethe grass is withered, the stars nevermove, and lovers pass withoutknowing each other. The dead are pulling Alderto them at night.Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go toTenar,Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined byamber-eyedIrian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of awoman. The threat canbe confronted, only in the Immanent Grove onRoke, the holiest place in theworld--and there the king, hero,sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. With millions ofcopies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earneda treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere,alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R.Tolkien and C.
A brass-bound trunk mistakenly delivered to Nancy's cabin on aNew York-bound ocean liner becomes the first clue leading her tosuspect that international jewel thieves are aboard.
Nancy is given a gold bracelet and discovers one of the horse charms is missing. When she learns the unusual story behind the jewelry, she sets out to solve the fascinating mystery. Clues lead Nancy to a circus where she meets an unhappy young aerialist who has a horse charm just like the one Nancy is missing. Nancy joins the circus in order to investigate the significance of the horse charm and ends up reuniting a mother and daughter.
For cliffhanging suspense and thrilling action read THENANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES-the worlds most popular mystery seriesfor young readers! Millions of fans have matched wits with NancyDrew, helping her solve more than fifty baffling cases.
The trials: seventeen ways to die unless the luck of the vampireis with you. Darren Shan must pass five fearsome Trials to provehimself to the vampires clan - or face the stakes of the Hall ofDeath. But Vampire Mountain holds hidden threats. Sinister, potentforces are gathering in the darkness. In this nightmarish world ofbloodshed and betrayal, death may be a blessing... "吸血侠达伦·山传奇"系列小说是英国青年作家达伦·山(原名达伦·奥肖内西)目前正在全心投入创作的一套大型儿童读物系列,计划共创作二十余部,读者对象为10岁以上青少年。小说以人称的手法,讲述了我--达伦·山如何由人变成吸血鬼,如何在人与鬼,在生与死,在正义与邪恶的抉择中所经历的传奇而恐怖的成长历程。
A Newbery Honor Book An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book An Edgar Award Finalist ""An adventure, a mystery, and a love song to the natural world. . . . Run out and read it. Right now."--Newbery Medalist Karen Cushman" In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking her mind plainly. But when Georgie blurts out something she shouldn't, her older sister Agatha flees, running off with a pack of "pigeoners" trailing the passenger pigeon migration. And when the sheriff returns to town with an unidentifiable body--wearing Agatha's blue-green ball gown--everyone assumes the worst. Except Georgie. Refusing to believe the facts that are laid down (and coffined) before her, Georgie sets out on a journey to find her sister. She will track every last clue and shred of evidence to bring Agatha home. Yet even with resolute determination and her trusty Springfield single-shot, Georgie is not prepa
The pursuit begins… Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves Vampire Mountain on a lifeor death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for theVampaneze Lord. But the road ahead is long and dangerous - andlined with the bodies of the damned. --This text refers to the MassMarket Paperback edition. "吸血侠达伦·山传奇"系列小说是英国青年作家达伦·山(原名达伦·奥肖内西)目前正在全心投入创作的一套大型儿童读物系列,计划共创作二十余部,读者对象为10岁以上青少年。小说以人称的手法,讲述了我--达伦·山如何由人变成吸血鬼,如何在人与鬼,在生与死,在正义与邪恶的抉择中所经历的传奇而恐怖的成长历程。
This special edition of the first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy features cover artwork from the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant, are electrifying thrillers filled with tough decisions, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language. The paperback edition includes exciting bonus materials: an author Q A, a discussion guide, a Divergent playlist, faction manifestos, quiz questions, writing tips, and a peek of the second book in the trilogy. One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factio
Four English children return to Narnia to help the dwarfsbattle the evil forces which have seized the kingdom. 故事发生在彼得等四兄妹回到自己的世界一年后。他们四人在假期回校时坐在火车站的长椅上等车,忽然感到有股特殊的力量将他们拉进纳尼亚。他们得知,自从他们离开纳尼亚后已经过去了1300年。纳尼亚原国王的弟弟弥若兹篡夺了王位,杀害兄长。在他的残暴统治下,所有会说话的动物和精灵们都隐藏起来了。然而老国王的儿子凯斯宾王子渴望解放纳尼亚,他逃离王宫,在森林里找到了纳尼亚的老居民,并得到他们的支持。正邪双方展开激战。王子在寡不敌众的时候吹响了苏珊的魔法号角,将彼得四兄妹唤回这个世界帮助他们。他们领导纳尼亚的动物和精灵们战胜了邪恶的国王,凯斯宾王子继承了王位,纳尼亚又恢复了以往的生机勃勃。彼得四兄妹又重返自己的世界。
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The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been andremain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The bestknown, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translatedinto 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have beencoloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes."To my side, alltrue Narnians! Would you wait till your new masters have killed youall, one by one?"It is Narnia's darkest hour. A false Aslan iscommanding all Narnians to work for the cruel Calormenes andstriking terror into every heart. King Tiran's only hope is to callEustace and Jill back to Narnia, in an attempt to find the trueAslan and restore peace to the land. But a mighty battle liesahead.