Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, RoaldDahl was a master of short stories for adults. The thirteen talescollected here were specially selected for their appeal to teens,and they represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic,humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarretwists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl'sstanding as one of the world's foremost storytellers. "A baker's dozen of barbed, witty, obliquely macabre shortstories... This sampler of Dahl's writing conveys a sense of hisversatility." --Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition.
He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330.Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatestAlchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret ofeternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has beenmaking the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal lifeis hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage.It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wronghands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Deeplans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what'shappening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophieand Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the worldas we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in themiddle of the greatest legend of all time. From the Hardcover edition.
Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy who enjoys hanging outwith his three best friends. Then one day they stumble across asinvitation to visit the Cirque du Freak, a mysterious freak show.Only two tickets are available, so they draw straws to see who willgo. As if by destiny, Darren wins one, and what follows is hishorrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires. Thisis Darren's story. "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 boy of many faiths. A 450-pound Bengal tiger. A shipwreck. A lifeboat. The Pacific Ocean.With more than six million copies in print life of Pt'has become a modern classic, combining grand storytelling with a profound exploration of age-less themes: faith and truth, fact and fiction, man versus nature, and innocence and experience.
MISSION: To find the mastermind behind a possible attack atthe Big Air Games. LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Top extreme athletes in the country. Thousandsof spectators. SUSPECTS: There may be a group of extremists working together.There may be just one
I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big fan of races. I like to takemy time and smell the cheese! But when my friend Bruce Hyenainvited me to race across America on my bicycle, I just couldn'tresist. And holey cheese, what a fabumouse adventure we had!
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A wonderful new novel from the Carnegie Medal winner. Ariotous, wise, and gripping junior Discworld novel. Up on the chalk downs known as The Wold, witches are banned -- eversince the Baron’s son vanished in the woods. Anyway, as all witchesknow, chalk is no good for magic. Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching thinks her Granny Aching -- a wiseshepherd -- might have been a witch, but now Granny Aching is deadand it’s up to Tiffany to work it all out when strange things beginhappening. There’ s a fairy-tale monster in the stream, a headlesshorseman and, strangest of all, the tiny blue men in kilts, the WeeFree Men, who have come looking for the new “hag” . These are theNac Mac Feegles, the pictsies, who like nothing better thanthievin’ , fightin’ and drinkin’. When Tiffany’s young brother goesmissing, Tiffany and the Wee Free Men must join forces to save himfrom the Queen of the Fairies. 蒂弗妮·阿奇趴在河边，用手搔着鲑鱼的痒痒。她喜欢听它们笑，这样就会有许多水
Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition. Kate DiCamillo's fi rst published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediatelyproved to be a keeper -- a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. It's now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale's magic to an even wider circle of fans.
The story begins with a mysterious egg washed up on aScottish beach, the morning after a great storm. Kirstie and herbrother Angus find the egg and take it home. The next day it hashatched into a tiny greeny-grey creature with a horse's head, wartyskin, four flippers and a crocodile's tail. The baby sea monstersoon becomes the family pet - but the trouble is, it just doesn'tstop growing!
In this follow-up to her NY Times bestseller,ARTHAS, Christie Golden delivers a sensational tie-in tothe newest World of Warcraft game expansion!
Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in aburst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of“Stargirl, Stargirl.” She captures Leo Borlock’s heart with justone smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just onecheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned foreverything that makes her different, and Leo, panicked anddesperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that candestroy her: normal. In this celebration of nonconformity, NewberyMedalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about theperils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of firstlove.
The wildly popular series by K.A. Applegate is back! The first six books of Animorphs return, with striking new lenticular covers that morph. It was bad when Jake found out his brother was one of them. A Human-Controller. A slave. But that was nothing compared to this. When the Animorphs decide to visit the Yeerks' new base, it seems simple. But then they get caught and Jake falls -- just for a moment -- into the Yeerk pool. Now they're out, and his friends can't see it. To them he's just like normal. But Jake is screaming for help. His worst fear has finally come true. He's become the enemy.
人人皆知的主人公杰罗尼摩-斯帝顿，经营着鼠城畅销报纸《鼠民公报》，他博学而睿智，却因过分的原则性而显得古板憨厚。他有一个爱玩的表弟赖皮、一个精力旺盛的妹妹菲、一个聪明的侄儿本杰明，每一次，在家人的“煽动”下杰罗尼摩一次又一次陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中，而且每一次的旅行都将给小读者带来许多有趣的科学文化知识呢。 杰罗尼摩对恐怖事件可不着迷，但是怪事件似乎总是找上他…… 在杰罗尼摩去英国旅行的途中，一种叫杰罗尼摩的奶酪开始莫名消失，因着和自己同名，杰罗尼摩决定一定要找出躲在暗处的奶酪小偷。 但是，杰罗尼摩是否真的能揪出这个神秘的小偷呢？还是会再次被卷入一次恐怖事件中呢？ 这可真是一次意想不到的大冒险啊！ 故事惊险刺激、扣人心弦又妙趣横生，配上全
Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I've ever known. If you've ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent's Gazette, this is the book for you! It's a looooong story... and one that's full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!
Tiffany Aching is a trainee witch — now working for theseriously scary Miss Treason. But when Tiffany witnesses the DarkDance — the crossover from summer to winter — she does what no onehas ever done before and leaps into the dance. Into the oldeststory there ever is. And draws the attention of the wintersmithhimself. As Tiffany-shaped snowflakes hammer down on the land, can Tiffanydeal with the consequences of her actions? Even with the help ofGranny Weatherwax and the Nac Mac Feegle — the fightin’, thievin’pictsies who are prepared to lay down their lives for their “bigwee hag.” Wintersmith is the third title in an exuberant series cracklingwith energy and humour. It follows The Wee Free Men.--From theHardcover edition.
In this amazing adventure, Thea's friends the Thea Sisters headto Peru, where a good friend of Paulina's is in danger. There, thefive mice climb the Andes mountains in search of a mysterioustreasure that's hidden in the Secret City of the Incas. Readerswill love following the clues to help the Thea Sisters solve themystery!
September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she’s trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. And before Jacob can deliver the peculiar children to safety, he must make an important decision about his love for Emma Bloom. Like its predecessor, this second novel in the Peculiar Children series blends thrilling fantasy with vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience. “A stunning achievement . . Hollow City is even richer than Riggs’s imaginative debut, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”—Boston Globe Bonus features: ? Sneak preview of the third Pecul
Studious by nature, fortunate to have been present at the most glorious moments in the tree's recent history, and above all honored to count as friends its most ardent champions, I, Otulissa, have decided to write a compendium, a catchall -a guide, in short- to the history, life, and spirit of the tree. Pause a moment before the next adventure begins to read of its natural history, its origin, and yearly changes. Read of its lesser-known heroes: of Joss, brave messenger of legends; of the brothers Ifghar and Ezylryb and the treachery that bound them; of Theo, the peaceful warrior. Learn of Gylfie, Digger, and Twilight's lives before they came to the tree. Read tales of Strix Struma, Uglamore, Trader Mags, and others. Many are the adventures still unsung! And many the brave deeds unheralded! Read of ages lost and dark; of strange ailments infecting the tree itself. Learn the feasts and holidays celebrated under moon and sun. Scan the maps, study the drawings, sample the recipes! Dear reader, though you b
