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”Hellere en levende kryster, end en død troldmand.” Baka er en ynkelig væbner og intet værd med våben i hånd, men han er tvunget til at udgive sig for at være en ridder for at redde prinsessen og kongeriget. Hvordan gør man lige det, når man ikke kan finde ud af at slås?

'And we're going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.'When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale.But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a job and they're not even allowed in the room up at the very top.When it's time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora's make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?A spine-tingling tale from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow on the people around her. And she knows all too well what psychiatrists do to people who claim impossible powers. She's always stayed below the radar, but when she discovers the meaning of the beautiful auras, she's not sure why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead and be unable to do anything about it.But Bryn is on the brink of the unbelievable truth - she is a creature from myth. Valkyrie - a warrior maiden of the God Odin. And a Collector of Souls. But Bryn lucks out when the Trickster god Loki sets his sights on her. Can Bryn hold her own against the charmingly manipulative god long enough to discover what he's really planning?

Ghosts aren't real... except, maybe they are. Lanie Gilbert, aka Riley Miller, is living a lie. She is the lie. She's adrift, run away from home and losing her mind. Or so she thinks. Living out of her car, with winter looming, her time in Salvation Hills is almost up. But then she meets them. Ghost hunters-Mason, Bethy, and Conrad. They draw her into their strange world where floorboards creak and spirits threaten her life. And then there's Nat, their psychic friend who sees something in her, besides the truth. Will a dark night in a haunted house be just what Lanie needs? Or will it be her undoing? House on Highland Road is a YA cozy horror novel filled with bumps in the night, apparitions, and found family. This series will appeal to all ages, including fans of the paranormal and shows like Ghost Whisperer.

Pludselig er der en ny dreng i Liams klasse. En dreng, der er helt grå. Ingen sætter spørgsmålstegn ved det.Men Liam kan ikke slippe sin uro. Hvor kommer den mystiske dreng fra?Og kan han have noget at gøre med Liams bror, der er besat af Monsterspillet?MONSTERSPILLET er en serie om mystik, monstre og fremmede verdner.

KAPLØB MED KRAKEN!De mytiske helte er endelig forenede, men alt går IKKE efter planen! Mangler der mon stadig noget – eller nogen – for at profetien kan gå i opfyldelse? Samleren er lige i hælene på heltene, Jimmy er i stor fare, og Gladiatordysten er i fuld gang. De mytiske helte har i den grad brug for hjælp! Og da den gruopvækkende Kraken vågner, venter alle i åndeløs spænding på at finde ud af, hvis side den er på.

Meet Dr. Moe Lars, a struggling young dentist with dreams as vast as the night sky, confined to a dilapidated warehouse as a last-ditch effort by his devoted Auntie Mae Lars. His unconventional journey from the bottom of his class to the heart of dental darkness, will keep you hooked from the first sentence.But that's not all - enter Dr. Pierce Able, whose penchant for compulsive internet gambling has left him shackled by bad credit. He's trading smiles for secrets, offering free dental care to the city's most vulnerable. The tension rises, his deeds threaten to unravel not only his career, but the very fabric of his morality.As the sun sets and the ordinary world retreats, a sinister shift occurs. Dr. Drek Vam Dent, an enigmatic and chilling figure, takes over the after-hours dental duties. His arrival sets off a chain reaction of events that lure both virtuous and malevolent vampires seeking his peculiar services. The result? A dental clinic quite unlike any other, bustling with fanged patients and unconventional procedures that will make your skin crawl, and your heart race, all while humorously keeping you engaged.Embark on a thrilling underworld of dentistry unlike any other! "Vampire Dentist," invites you to sink your teeth into a riveting tale where the lines between day and night, dental chairs and vampire lairs, blur into a mesmerizing blend of horror, and humour. Are you ready to take a bite out of this unique and enthralling adventure? Your appointment with destiny - and the dentist - awaits.

This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to begin your Halloween celebrations.This is the night the monsters moan, the zombies, creep, and the goblins groan. This is Halloween.Meet a cast of spooky creatures and find out who scares who in this beautifully illustrated picture book featuring a brand-new Halloween song. Original sheet music included.six kids - books by Think Positive PublishingVisit us at: www.thinkpositivepublishing.com

Anne and Julie, on a school field trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, are having fun looking at the aquatic creatures and talking about other students. But suddenly, in one darkened deep sea room, Anne vanishes and a strange girl in ragged clothes appears in her place. Anne has switched places in time with a runaway slave named Millie. Now in the year 1849, Anne is captured by a cruel slave catcher and held as a thief on his sailing ship. Scared but determined, Julie must figure out how to rescue Anne. But if she does, will it mean sending Millie back in time to the slave catcher?Each Ameri-Scares novel is based on or inspired by an actual historical event, folktale, or legend specific to the state in which the story is set.

A blackout. A bloodthirsty beast. The Bronx.This is not how Tom pictured his 17th birthday...His plan was far more bleak.When Manhattanite Tom Walton wakes up from a suicide attempt, he finds himself in a Bronx hospital being attacked by an ancient, savage creature that thrives in the darkness of a summer blackout. Tom, the son of a rich and racist New York politician, teams up with his fellow patients - a diverse group of Bronx natives - in an attempt to fight back. As Tom falls helplessly in love with Kiki, a badass teenage patient, he gains a deeper understanding of the source of his pain and reconsiders his stance on life. But when Tom's true identity is revealed to the crew, he must work to unify the group and escape the hospital... or be eaten alive.***NO POWER is the electrifying first book of BRONXLAND, a YA social horror anthology series that examines modern society's ongoing fight against evil, set in one of the toughest places on earth:The Bronx, New York.Perfect for fans of FEAR STREET who are looking for a little more fear - and a lot more street.

Step into New York City's disturbing core in The Survivor Chronicles, where Braden, our gay protagonist, and his diverse classmates confront a nightmarish world. Amidst infected assailants and desperate locals, they forge an unusual alliance to find their way home.Braden channels his father's survival wisdom, unveiling hidden skills to face the new reality. Navigating darkness within and around him, he grasps that humanity's sinister traits aren't exclusive to the infected.Discover The Survivor Chronicles, an unyielding journey through the initial 30 days of the Zombie Apocalypse. Witness the lethal virus's emergence to society's collapse while exploring resilience and survival with a diverse, vividly rendered cast.

Experience a world turned upside down in the blink of an eye with "The Infected". Bella's ordinary life as an emergency room nurse is shattered when she witnesses a horrifying attack at a gas station-the chilling sight of a man feasting on another's flesh.But this isn't your run-of-the-mill zombie outbreak. No, these aren't the walking dead. The majority of the population has fallen prey to an unknown airborne virus that transforms them into ravenous, mindless creatures. Foaming at the mouth, bleeding from the eyes-they hunger for human flesh.Bella's own world collapses when her beloved family succumbs to the infection. As one of the rare immune survivors, she finds herself whisked away to a secure military base, joining others who have miraculously evaded the virus's clutches. Among them is a stern soldier with whom Bella constantly clashes, yet finds herself strangely drawn to his captivating eyes.United by their immunity, the Immune must forge an alliance to navigate the treacherous path of survival. Can they uncover a cure amidst the chaos that threatens their very existence? What sacrifices will they make to ensure their safety in this merciless new reality? With tensions mounting, will they tear each other apart before the infected can claim them all?Prepare for a heart-pounding tale of resilience, suspense, and the unbreakable spirit of humanity. "The Infected" will leave you questioning how far you would go to survive and who you can trust when the world teeters on the edge of darkness.

Olive has been kept under the radar for her whole life. On her eighteenth birthday life as she knows it changes. Olive has a dark past. Something that has been hidden from her. They're coming for her and she doesn't even know!Who are they and what do they want?When Olive meets her mate, will he be able to keep her safe from her past?Will their passion and love for each other be enough to save her?What deep dark secrets will Olive uncover? Will Olive ever be safe again?This book is written in Australian English, which differs vastly from US and UK English. This book contains sexual content, violence and is not suitable for people under the age of sixteen.

In this third book of a paranormal series, Liberty discovers the last of the sky dwellers. She brings them to the Castle, because she has been away and has returned with doubts about what she has seen and been told by those closest to her. Through a series of events, she is helped by Mother Nature, and discovers that the world is not what it seems. Liberty is threatened and forced to spend time on the Lower Levels, where her perspective is further broadened. Liberty's life partner, David, is the adopted son of the ruling Emperor. He resides on the Upper Levels and is a vampire. Elathan is the ruler of the Lower Levels and Liberty feels a strong attraction to him. David and Elathan are the leaders of the two factions that will go to war, with Liberty as the prize. They have both manipulated her from a young age. They are the ones she is running from when she escapes the Castle. Her journey then starts to find her true beginnings and discover who she really is. She needs Clarity.(About the Author)Rita Chapman grew up in Romford, Essex. "I spent a lot of time in Ireland. My mother told us magical stories from a young age. Growing up, I believed in the things you cannot see," including the little people and fairies. She now lives in Devon, which is quite rural, and "I tell my grandchildren stories similar to the ones my mother told me."

WHO WANTS TO GO TO A ZOMBIE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY?IT TURNS OUT NOBODY...Morty Graves made it through the zombie apocalypse. He's even gone back to school. Still, his so-called life is anything but easy. To start with, when he tries to talk, the sounds that come out of his mouth terrify people. To keep from going crazy, he has to eat animal brains. And in case you were wondering, brains taste disgusting. Now some people want to not only kick him out of school but out of town. Others want to do even worse. Morty saved the lives of the other kids at school, but their parents still don't want the undead kid at their parties. As for anybody coming to Morty's birthday party, let's just say it doesn't look good. Morty is going to show everyone that even though he's undead, he's still a kid and deserves to be treated like one.

Will Mya and her two best friends Bree and Shyla break open the mystery of the shadow figure? Will the 'Pee Wee Paranormal Posse' debunk all of the previous preconceived theories of the shadow realm.? Read how they overcome their own fears. Watch how they put the shadow phenomenon in the spotlight thus giving birth to a new reality.

"Creepy, magical, and full of heart, [Misadventures in Ghosthunting] heralds the arrival of a talent to watch!" - Joel A. Sutherland, author of House of Ash and Bone and Haunted Canada series.Emma Wong is struggling to tell her parents about a lot of things. Getting a D on her math test, for one. Seeing ghosts, for another.When a mysterious figure sets Emma's family altar on fire, that's one more secret to add to her list, which is growing perilously long. At the top of the list is the spectral ghosthunter named Henry, who has an attitude problem and a special loathing for Emma. Next, there's Leon, a mild-mannered ghost guardian who is as flighty as the pigeon he often turns into. There's Michelle, Emma's ride-or-die bestie, whose curiosity about ghosts often eclipses her instinct for survival. And then there's Chinese calligraphy--the magical kind. In the hands of a skilled ghosthunter, words and intention transform into magical protections. But in Emma's shaky hands, it's shiny and ineffective.The most stunning secret, however, is that Emma's sweet, plant-loving grandmother has the power to shank ghosts! What's more, her grandma is an exorcist with a secret of her own. A secret that is haunting the Wongs from the Underworld.The only way for Emma to save her loved ones is to tap into the Wong family's ghosthunting history. Easier said than done, of course. Hungry ghosts are one thing, but Emma's bad calligraphy may be what dooms them all!

Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the world of childhood fears and chilling tales. In this eerie collection of short stories, young readers will experience the thrill of the unknown and the delight of a good scare.You'll read about a haunted school bus, a figure known only as The Grinner, a farmer with a sinister secret, and mysterious old towns where the line between reality and imagination blurs. "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares" offers a diverse range of hair-raising adventures that are perfect for campfire storytelling or sleepovers. But beware, for within these pages lurk the kind of stories that might just give you nightmares.

Twelve-year-old Henry Jenkins has really done it this time. He's been getting into scuffles with Bradley Thorpe, the biggest and meanest bully in school. Nothing new, but now they've both been suspended--for a whole week! In Henry's defence, if Bradley would stop calling him and his best friend Kate "rejects" simply because neither of them live with their parents, he wouldn't keep losing control of his temper. It's a good defence, but when all three of them (Henry, Bradley, and even Kate) mysteriously wake up the next morning behind bars in a whole other dark and dismal world, it becomes painfully clear that his defence is not nearly good enough.Readers looking for an adventurous, action-packed (verging on slightly scary!) story, this is the one for you. If you are a fan of books like Coraline, Holes, or the hit series Wednesday, you will love this book!¿

”Simon stoppede og så på os. Hans øjne så ud, som om de var ved at poppe. “Der bor et sump-monster ved siden af mig,” hylede han.” Vennerne er ikke glade, da Theos mor sælger et nyt hus på Steffen Konges Vej. De undersøger det med det samme. Den nye ejer er ikke helt almindelig. Det er et sump-monster. Simon er sikker på, det er farligt. Viola og Theo synes, de skal give det en chance. Men så begynder byens kæledyr at forsvinde. Har sump-monsteret noget med det at gøre? Og har Simon måske ret? Kan det vise sig at være farligt?

”Det startede med to små sår på mors hals. Hun kom sent hjem en aften, og der var noget helt galt.” Theos mor har solgt et nyt hus på Steffen Konges Vej. Theo bliver nervøs med det samme. Sidst mor solgte et hus, var det til Simons familie. De er zombier. Simon og Theo må tjekke det. For det kan vel ikke være monstre igen? Den nye familie kan da ikke være vampyrer? Kan de? Og hvis de er, drikker de så blod fra mennesker?

”Der var noget galt med den nye dreng. Jeg vidste det med det samme. Noget var helt, helt galt.” Theos mor sælger huse. Dem på Steffen Konges Vej er svære at sælge. Ingen vil bo der. Så sælger hun endelig nummer 1. Men Theo ser hurtigt, at der er noget galt med den nye familie. Hvad er det lyserøde stads i drengens madpakke? Hvad skal faren med en pose døde rotter? Og hvorfor lugter hele familien så dårligt? Theo er ret sikker på, at familien er zombier. Men hvad skal han gøre? Nogen må redde byen fra at blive ædt. Hvis ingen tror på ham, så må Theo gøre det selv.

From the author of How to Survive Your Murder comes another twisty, meta thriller about two teens returning to the site of the Camp Lost Lake murders to uncover long-buried family secrets.Most peoples' births aren't immortalized in a police report. Unlike Olivia, who was born in the middle of a massacre. Literally. Despite such an auspicious start, Olivia’s life has been pretty perfect. Until she discovers the man she calls dad is not her biological father. And the only place she knows to seek answers about her paternity is the site of the murders, Camp Lost Lake, where her mom worked until that deadly night.Most people don’t spend their formative years on the run with an alleged murderer. Reagan did, and she’s had enough. In the court of public opinion, her mom has been tried and found guilty of the deaths at Camp Lost Lake 17 years ago. Since that night, Reagan and her mom have been in hiding, and she’s determined to find evidence to exonerate her mom once and for all. Luckily for Olivia and Reagan, Camp Lost Lake is finally reopening. Providing the perfect opportunity to find answers. As Olivia and Reagan delve deeper into the camp's history, they uncover a tangled web of family secrets. But someone else is desperate to keep the past hidden, even if it means committing murder—again.As darkness falls, the only way to uncover the truth of what occurred all those years back is to unmask the killer. If they can survive.

Libro Dos de la serie Estaciones de CrecimientoCasey Adams percibe cuando alguien está a punto de morir y, con sus expresiones de dolor, ayuda a su paso más allá del velo.Pero, hay más circunstancias, con nuevas responsabilidades. Aprende que los psicópatas no sólo ayudan a las personas, tiene que compartir a su mejor amiga, Jaimie, y hace nuevas amigas en el Ol' Nor'Eastern College.Mientras su familia maneja la relación complicada con su madre, una misteriosa extraña que se parece mucho a Casey causa travesuras. El tipo de travesura que amenaza con acabar con la carrera universitaria de Casey.Primavera de espíritus es el segundo libro de la serie Estaciones de crecimiento.En el libro uno, Despertar en Equinoccio, Casey y sus amigos formaron parte de una ceremonia de "Despertar" en el campus que cambió a todos los asistentes.

"A YA horror book about a group of teens who must face an evil presence which lurks in a small town"--

A 2024 Sydney Taylor Honor Book! Two vampire brothers must set aside their differences to solve a series of murders in this humorous and delightfully spooky novel for young readers. For fans of Too Bright to See.Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it's morally acceptable to eat people. Well, not so much eat . . . just drink a little blood. They're vampires, hiding in plain sight with their eclectic yet loving family.Ten-year-old Adam knows he has a better purpose in his life (well, immortal life) than just drinking blood, but fourteen-year-old Victor wants to accept his own self-image of vampirism. Everything changes when bodies start to appear all over town, and it becomes clear that a vampire hunter may be on the lookout for the family. Can Adam and Victor reconcile their differences and work together to stop the killer before it’s too late?