Fagbøger for børn og unge: mysterier og det overnaturlige

"A YA anthology of short stories ranging in genres from horror to romance, featuring classic and original monsters and creatures, and highlighting authors from the LGBTQIA+ community, including Claire Kann, Kalynn Bayron, Jonathan Lenore Kastin, and H.E. Edgmon"--

"Retells some of the most famous Greek myths about gods, goddesses, humans, heroes, and monsters, while also explaining the facts and history that inspired each myth. Includes discussion questions and glossary."--

When seventeen-year-old Kit visits her father's hometown for the first time following his death, she not only discovers that her family is strangely revered among the locals, but that she also has an important role in the town's future.

In the quaint German town of Fels, Halloween takes a dark turn for eleven-year-old Jo. When her annoying older brother, Hektor, goes missing, Jo suspects he's playing a prank. But then both her father and grandma forget Hektor's name, and his stuff mysteriously disappears from his room.With the adults of no help whatsoever, Jo starts her own investigation, and uncovers a gruesome legend: A monster lives in the rye fields, and it has been preying on the children of Fels for centuries, ensnaring them into its world under the roots. With two days until the gate between their worlds closes, Jo races against time to save her brother.Armed with a trusty turnip lantern, and her brother's obnoxious best friend as her only ally, can Jo outsmart the ancient monster, or will the rye fields claim even more innocent victims? Embrace the magic of spooky season and join Jo on a pulse-pounding journey into German folklore where courage, friendship, and darkness collide.

LA FALDA DE HUESOS DE ROSAMUNDA SANDYMANHISTORIA FICCIÓN/THRILLER/PARANORMAL«Las alumnas del instituto religioso Santa Catalina de Chicago están de viaje de fin de curso por Italia. Rachel, su profesora y responsable de las jóvenes, se encuentra con una situación que nunca hubiera imaginado: al conductor del autobús en el que viajaban le da un infarto.En medio de la nada son rescatadas por un apuesto conductor en el que Rachel, desesperada por la ayuda, confía. La ayuda llega mediante un misterioso ciclista que las lleva en el autobús a través de la frondosidad del bosque hasta una aldea aparentemente abandonada.A pesar de los continuos ánimos de la profesora a sus alumnas, ella misma se verá poseída por el mismo miedo después de la primera noche.A partir de ahí, el grupo de chicas se verá sometido a una persecución que nunca hubieran imaginado. El mal en su estado más puro se presentará frente a ellas mediante un ser que lleva siglos modelando su macabro vestido: Rosamunda Sandyman.»***¿Qué soy? Para muchos he sido una amante traicionera, para otros una falsa amiga, para la mayoría… una bruja.Pero para mí soy una diseñadora, la mejor de todos los tiempos.Mi nombre es Rosamunda Sandyman y llevo siglos mejorando y mejorando mi vestido.¿Te gusta?

Moving into a new neighbourhood can be difficult for anyone, but if you're a fire-breathing dragon, it can really be tough. Rupert believed he had a great plan to get to know his neighbours. What could possibly go wrong?

Deric can't sleep. When he does, he dreams about horrible things happening. Things he can't control. Or so he thinks. After falling asleep in class and having one of these dreams, something in the dream makes him believe he might change the end result and save lives. Setting out to change the outcome becomes his focus. What occurs will awaken him to things he never thought possible.

Maggie is an adventuring Wizard who returns home from her quest to find it in total disrepair. The garden is overgrown, the food is all rotten, and dust is covering everything. After being gone for so long, the last things she wants to do are chores. Then she remembers a spell in the new book she got from defeating the Dark Wizard. She could summon a creature, a familiar, to help with small chores! What will she do though, when she discovers the familiar doesn't speak her language? "Fae"miliars is a new series about overcoming communication and learning barriers.

What Witches Wear is an engaging and colorful exploration of what it means to be a modern witch. Have you ever wondered what a witch looks like? Do they all wear black capes and pointed hats, or could witches be more common than we think? In What Witches Wear, readers are introduced to witches that break down traditional media stereotypes of witchcraft to create a true and inclusive portrait of modern witchcraft. Matching each color of the rainbow with a unique witch, What Witches Wear reminds us that witches are everywhere--as our teachers, healthcare workers, artists, librarians, and even next-door neighbors.

"Last year, Maggie and Nora didn't exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management--gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try. All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it's hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly--and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year. When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own--the strange effects of Luna's homemade moon water. It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth! No braces? No problem! It isn't long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?"--

"The Shady Pines trailer park seems like a miserable place to spend a summer, even before an elderly neighbor suddenly passes away. But then Tasha meets a girl named Ellie who says she knows what really killed old Mr. Harold: a terrifying creature that stalks the trailer park at night, sucking the life from its victims. Tasha doesn't believe it, but when she discovers a book of hoodoo legends in her grandmother's trailer, and more people around Shady Pines start to appear unwell, she begins to fear the stories are true--and that danger is much closer than she thinks"--

Sometimes it's hard to rest in peace. A young trainee witch, a family power gone haywire, a dearly departed grandma, an undead boy, and an evil witch--that's a recipe for the perfect summer vacation. Both hilarious and heartfelt, this fast-paced mystery about life and death (and afterlife) is for fans of Spirit Hunters and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.Twelve-year-old Kimmy Jones wants to excel at the unique (and secret) aspect of her family's funeral home business. Under the watchful eye of Grandma Bev, Kimmy learns how to raise the recently deceased, request their last wish, and break the connection to send them on. But when Grandma unexpectedly dies herself, Kimmy can't reach her spirit, and nothing seems like it's ever going to be right again.Then a boy dies under mysterious circumstances on the night of a meteor shower. With no witnesses, Kimmy's the only one who can get answers about what happened. So she breaks into the hospital morgue, and for the first time in months, her power works. She Wakes the boy up. Except then Kimmy can't break the connection and so he stays Awake. Even worse, the boy has no memory of what happened to him. As Kimmy works to unravel the mystery, she discovers secrets about her heritage and learns about a witch who has been wreaking havoc for centuries.Casey Lyall's supernatural mystery is heartfelt, thrilling, and hilarious. Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities is perfect for fans of Avi's School of the Dead and Suzanne Young's What Stays Buried.

This book is a fun and silly rhyming book that teaches children to embrace and celebrate their differences. It is great for parents, preschools, and elementary schools that seek to introduce children to diversity and inclusion in a developmentally appropriate way. This book was written by a preschool student.

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite:¿¿Engross yourself in a world of magic and wonder with Gaia and the Mystery of Kukulkan. Written by Aniko Brang and Nancy Saros, the story follows a thirteen-year-old snake teen named Gaia who lives in a den with her family in Moon Meadow. Ever since she was a kid, Gaia and her friends were forbidden to go to the rock tower of Kukulkan. However, after Moon Meadow's Grand Wizard Mandihar takes Gaia's brother, Pharaoh, under his wing to enact his nefarious plans, Gaia and best friend Lucima set off for the Kukulkan tower. After encountering the legendary HOXD, Gaia somehow returns home, only to discover Mandihar and his army have launched an attack on Kukulkan. Suddenly, Gaia finds herself amid a terrible battle that puts the lives of those she cares about in grave danger.¿¿¿Gaia and the Mystery of Kukulkan is the perfect book for young adult readers who love stories featuring extraordinary creatures, creative worldbuilding, and lots of magic. The world that authors Aniko Brang and Nancy Saros have built feels authentic and immersive. Full of mystery, adventure, and thrills, the narrative is thoroughly engaging, and you don't want to put the book down before finishing it. But it's the characters who will win your heart. Brang and Saros have crafted some relatable and likable characters you can't help but adore. Gaia, Lucima, and Kimba were my favorites from the bunch. The last few pages are action-packed, enhancing the stakes and making you root for our heroes to make it out alive. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and hope to read a sequel one day.

With the Kingdom faltering, the Great Dark Druid, Aberon, builds his forces in the west - breeding and training savage creatures to overrun Borea. At the same time his dire Priests lead the Qa-ryks in destroying the last villages along the North Coast. Thistle, now a powerful Wizardess, with the two brothers together at last - Jared, an anointed Bard, and Ge-or, the finest Warrior of their era - set forth with a powerful company to invade Grimfells, where Mangor split the Heart of the World. There they hope to find the one thing that will help them heal their world. As Jared, Thistle, and Ge-or begin the effort it will take to bring the peoples of Borea together to defend the Kingdom, their friend Simon-Nathan, now Grandmaster Tempore of Bard Hall, uses his influence and personal strength to gather those who may be able to thwart the powers influencing the weak, new King on the throne of Borea. Music, Magic, and Might continue to be key elements in the effort to push back the darkness spreading from the west. The Chronicles of Borea is a sweeping fantasy with intriguing plot twists interwoven in a moving fabric of a sensual and powerful writing style. A tale in the true sense of the word -- fun to read and captivating from one book to the next.

Through the challenges that a hard world seems to thrust in their way, our three protagonists continue to develop their prowess as Wizardess, Bard, and Warrior. Thistle, now a powerful White Wizardess, strives to understand the depths to which her use of energy can affect both good and evil. Facing powerful forces, she discovers how precious life can be. Jared struggles to accept the extraordinary ability he has to heal others through the miracle of the sounds he shapes. Ge-or, owing a debt to a comrade, finds himself deep in the southlands striving to win back a friend's leadership role in his tribe. These three companions continue to become more involved in the underlying currents of the Borean world as malevolent forces in the west gather, guided by the Great Black Druid, Aberon. Magic: "Thistle spoke one word... Suddenly, a powerful wave of pure energy seemed to explode from her... the battlefield in front of the stockade's southern wall was obliterated, leaving only the earth, flat and unstained, behind." Music: "He started with a simple melody... a tune that seemed to evoke the wide-open spaces of the prairie. The tune permeated all... soothing, sensual, effervescent... it got deep and awoke a force to heal what they were fighting within their own bodies..." Might: "Ge-or's greatest strength was fighting with bladed weapons. He had never been matched, ever. Wielding the cudgel like a blade meant his repertoire of strokes had just expanded tremendously - for with a blade one slashed, stabbed, parried and blocked, spun and thrust..." "Adeptly weaving multiple storylines into a rich narrative tapestry, this is character-driven fantasy adventure at its best." Kirkus Reviews - Book II, The Making of a Bard -- Gigue

Three months ago, Charmaine Grimes lost everything. After all she endured, Charmaine tries to hold onto her grief and mask her pain for the world to see, but enemies are still at large.As Dalton Saphirrus continues to put off his impending coronation, he is confronted with the realities of politics and obligations in New Sarridolon. Stuck in a marriage contract he did not consent to, Dalton faces political blocks at every corner. The power of snow that lives within him has caused a physical change. As foes gather in the shadows of the continent, Dalton is forced to confront whether the weight of the crown is too much to bear.The second installment of The Prince of Snow series, The King of Flames is a testament to true love, the limits of power, and the lengths one will go to keep all that they hold dear from falling apart.The King of Flames is inspired by the legends of King Arthur. It is perfect for the fans of BBC's Merlin, Victoria Aveyard's Glass Sword, Brigid Kemmerer's Defy the Night, and the CW's Reign.

What lurks in the shadows under the bed? Is that groaning whisper really just the wind in the trees? What happens when the people we love die? In these 13 tales, the reader will meet nine boys, twelve girls, seven ghosts and six demons, each with their own mysterious, thought-provoking, and at times terrifying experiences. The perfect read for a dark and stormy night, these short stories transport the reader across time and continents. Whether set in a medieval Irish village on the longest night of the year, a contemporary American high school where a student reporter goes on a ghost hunt, or in a modern city where a would-be medium meets her first real ghost, each story holds a chilling encounter with the supernatural. Suspenseful, shivery, and sometimes heartbreaking, "Believe: 13 Hauntings" brings the reader face to face with otherworldly possibilities and mystical explanations for the things that go bump in the night.

A fractured world. An impossible friendship.When a mysterious ring suddenly appears on reclusive teenager Ellen's bookshelf, she is granted the power to travel miles away from everything she's ever known. There she meets Shard, a friendly dragon who offers to help Ellen grow her stunted-since-birth magic. Although it seems too good to be true, Ellen accepts, sure she can conquer her self-hatred by becoming an accomplished magician. Little does she know, her magical voyages have raised the suspicions of those who would destroy her.Young and lonely, Shard is determined to find his first friend in Ellen. But befriending a creature as detested as a human could spell banishment from his tribe - or worse. As the bond between them grows, they will have to face their deepest fears. If they can't, their friendship is doomed ... along with any chance they have of saving both their kinds from annihilation.

"Intergalactic agent Stitch and his friends have protected Earth from aliens before using teamwork, gadgets, and their individual quirks--but their beloved planet is in danger once again. In the latest entry in this highly illustrated, globe-trotting middle-grade series, Stitch, Lilo, Jumba, Pleakley, and Cobra Bubbles head to Seoul, South Korea, to confront another devious cohort of aliens. Along the way, they may just find allies in one of Seoul's top K-Pop girl groups. Can Stitch combine the spy skills he's learned with his love of music to stop the aliens before it's too late?"--

The dazzling finale to the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling Gilded Ones series. One girl holds the power to defeat the gods—but can she become one?Mere weeks after confronting the Gilded Ones—the false beings she once believed to be her family—Deka is on the hunt. In order to kill the gods, whose ravenous competition for power is bleeding Otera dry, she must uncover the source of her divinity. But with her mortal body on the verge of ruin, Deka is running out of time—to save herself and an empire that’s tearing itself apart at its seams.When Deka’s search leads her and her friends to the edge of the world as they know it, they discover an astonishing new realm, one which holds the key to Deka’s past. Yet it also illuminates a devastating decision she must soon make…Choose to be reborn as a god, losing everyone she loves in the process. Or bring about the end of the world.

Sasha's family comes running to help him find his crayons... looks like it's time for another silly story from Dad. But the story and lesson backfire as other important things start to go missing - who is taking them?

Esmeralda's father chases the monsters from his daughter's room every night so she can sleep. Until one night she informs him that monsters don't exist. Dad is happy that his little girl is growing up - but what about the poor monsters?

Ixus, a former Cleric/Magic-User, has transformed into one of the most powerful of the undead through dire magical practices. Now he has set his undead army on a path to destroy the Borean defenses at Corrente, the gateway to the capital. Thistle, a White Wizardess in her own right and her husband, Jared, recently anointed a Bard, use their considerable prowess to help deal with this threat to the Kingdom. Meanwhile, Meligance, Thistle's mentor, leads a small company, including Jared's brother, Ge-or, into the west. Their aim - to destroy the enemy's effort at its source - IXUS - the citadel, the dungeons, the lich. Our three protagonists continue to explore the uses of Magic, Music, and Might in order to thwart the powers of darkness. Challenged at every turn, Meligance's company fights through the dungeons of Ixus, facing horrible odds, while Jared and Thistle help lead the kingdom's resistance to stem the undead tide at Corrente.