Grim Batol: its dark legacy stretches back into the mists ofAzeroth's past. But most know it as the site of a terrible tragedy-- where the vile orcs corrupted the hatchlings of the nobleDragonqueen, Alexstrasza, and used them as weapons of war. Though aband of heroes, led by the enigmatic mage, Krasus, defeated theorcs and freed the captive dragons, the cursed mountain stands asanother ravaged landmark within the...WORLD OF WARCRAFTBut nowKrasus -- known to some as the red dragon Korialstrasz -- sensesthe malice of Grim Batol rising once more to threaten those heholds dear. Determined this time to confront this evil by himself,he is unaware of the quests that will draw others to Grim Batol andreveal the monstrous truth that could not only herald their deaths,but usher in a terrible new age of darkness and destruction.
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
本书是美国“动物奇幻小说女王”凯瑟琳?拉丝基的*力作,它以被弃小狼——福狼的传奇故事为线索,将狼族生活与文学想象巧妙融合,编织成一套磨难成就传奇的神奇小说。从狼的生存,到狼的等级,从狼的情感,到狼的战争——狼族生活在本系列中被展现得淋漓尽致;从深沉的母爱,到坚定的信念,从温暖的友情,到超常的智慧——福狼与伙伴们不屈不挠的冒险经历被描写得细腻真切。 《跃向远方之蓝》是该系列的第六部。 北风呼啸中,以福狼为首的求生之旅仍旧漫长而艰苦。 伴随一路令人胆战心寒的惊险与刺激的,也有一个又一个的奇迹:福狼为保护幼崽而发明了“堡垒”阵形,福狼为跨越浮冰独创了“摇摆跳”,小狼阿班梦游般地学会了独角鲸的深奥语言,并开始预测冰裂和水道流向,而海雀则在艰苦时刻送来了食物…… 新朋友不
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters are in Russia for a figure skating championship! When their new friend is falsely accused of theft and barred from competing for the gold medal, the five mice resolve to clear her name. Along the way, they discover ancient love letters that could be the key to finding the real culprit! But can they solve the mystery in time?
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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。
Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city whenhe leaves the Cirque Du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr.Crepsley. When corpses are discovered--corpses drained of blood--Darren and Evra are compelled to hunt down whatever foul creatureis committing such horrendous acts. Meanwhile, beneath the streets,evil stalks Darren and Evra, and all clues point to Mr. Crepsley.Can they escape, or are they doomed to perish in the tunnels ofblood? "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。
For years, the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, with the evillord Morgarath safely behind the impassable mountains. For years,its people have felt secure. but the scheming hand of the dark lordhas not been idle. . . . on a special mission for the rangers, willand his friend Horace, an apprentice knight, travel to aneighboring village and discover the unsettling truth: All thevillagers have either been slain or captured. but why? Could it bethat Morgarath has finally devised a plan to bring his legions overthe supposedly insurmountable pass? if so, the kingas army is inimminent danger of being crushed in a fierce ambush. And will andHorace are the only ones who can save them.
In the midst of war, Eglantine unwittingly becomes a spy for Kludd, leader of the Pure Ones (a group of evil owls). She is brainwashed by an owl sent by the Pure nes to infiltrate the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. Her odd behavior eventually attracts attention, and Soren and his friends vow to find out what's wrong with Eglantine. They ultimately learn what happened and help her reverse the effects of the brainwashing. Kludd continues to battle against the Guardians of Ga'Hoole for control of their tree. In the end, Kludd and his forces are defeated. But his conflict with Soren is not yet over.
MISSION: Investigate and determine the power behind a possiblydangerous Utopian community with potential plans for criminalactivity within the oil industry. LOCATION: Between the SanBernadino and San Jacinto Mountains, CA. POTENTIAL VICTIMS:Undetermined. Could be thousands of innocents who use oil togenerate electricity. SUSPECTS: Arthur Stench, leader of thecommunity. Other members could be involved. This mission requiresyour immediate attention. This message will be erased in fiveseconds.
ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: To smokeout the mastermind behind and learn the structure of an illegalinternational CD-burning operation that employs teenagers.LOCATION: Local and global. Start close to home. POTENTIAL VICTIMS:Misicians. Record companies. Unsuspecting customers who are unawarethat they are participating in illegal activity. SUSPECTS: Startwith Julian sanders, your classmate. Work from there. THIS MISSIONREQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED INFIVE SECONDS.