Fagbøger for børn og unge: mysterier og det overnaturlige

Adorable children's picture book of a little mouse's journey to find a talent of his own.In Whimsical Woodland Way there is an annual Whimsical Fair where the animals, fairies and unicorns all come together to share their incredible talents, This year Naughty Morty decides that he would like to have a talent just like his Whimsical friends but discovers that he is too scared, too small, too shy, too clumsy, and too weak to be like his friends. Will Naughty Morty ever discover a talent of his own?This heart-warming story of trial and error beautifully illustrates that everyone has a talent and whilst we may not be able to do all the same things as our friends, we are all wonderfully, whimsically unique and we are all talented in our own way!

Dream a little dream of fairyland ...Twice, the dragon riders have united to defeat the warlocks. Still, six incredibly dangerous warlocks remain, and no one knows what nefarious schemes they have in store ...Certainly not Ben, the Bengal cat who defeated the first of those warlocks using magic and mayhem. The cat who dreams of a threatening omen involving his former fairy-cat companion Ta'ra - a portent that will determine the fate of the worlds to come.Something's amiss in fairyland, it seems - no doubt the meticulous unfolding of the warlocks' plans ..."A Cat's Guide to Dreaming of Fairies" is the seventh novel in the Dragoncat series of fun and child-friendly dragon riding adventures where not only humans befriend dragons, but cats (and a dog) too.Something's amiss in fairyland, it seems. And it no doubt has something to do with the meticulous unfolding of the warlocks' plans."A Cat's Guide to Dreaming of Fairies" is the seventh novel in the Dragoncat series of fun and child-friendly dragon riding adventures where not only humans befriend dragons, but cats (and a dog) too.

Darren the valiant dragon has broken the spell cast on the beautiful princess, but now he can't snort fire anymore! He's desperate to get his fire back - but will he succeed?

Androgeus Frost has recently joined LOWBORN HIGH, a rundown inner-city comprehensive magic school that is often struggling with funding, but its pupils can still be capable of some truly amazing feats, as Androgeus finds out when he becomes friends with fellow pupils Maisy, Ali and Drill.

Fairytales can be fierce...Raven is a hedge witch with a problem. Her homicidal sister is plotting against her and she has a ghost with a fork phobia living in her shoe closet. When the chance comes to crash a christening at the castle, she enlists the aid of her trusty cat familiar, Nona, to help her cast the spell for the perfect dress. But when a blessing turns into a curse, can she find the right charm to fix it? He might be the Prince Charming she's looking for...Marcus of Pendleton is a cat shifter in search of his brother. When a lead at the Warty Frog takes him on an adventure filled with wild magic and well... zombies... can the prince find the fair witch and the answer he seeks? Or will the castle walls keep him entombed forever within the enchanted briar?

"It's autumn, and Covenly residents are gathering at the annual fall fair. The three Weird Sisters--Hildegurp, Glubbifer, and Yuckmina--are running a Flying Broom ride for Covenly kids. Nine-year-old Jessica Nibley is overseeing the petting zoo nearby, which includes Jessica's goat, Leona Swapnik's prized chickens, and bats, spiders, and frogs in fancy clothes from the sisters' pet emporium. When a frog hops out of the noisy petting zoo, the sisters and Jessica dash into the chicken coop, hoping to find it there. They don't. And they also discover that their cat, Graymalkin, who was napping in the coop, is missing too, along with Leona's New Hampshire Red chicken. Could it be fowl play? The sisters are ready to solve another mystery. As they search for clues, chaos follows: a chick'n sandwich goes missing; a roller skate is transformed into a roller coaster; an errant spell turns the mayor into a giant frog and a frog into an elegant man; and Cosmo Keene, dressed in a chicken suit, hides and snaps Polaroid pictures, hoping to gather evidence of the sisters' shenanigans. The action culminates in a runaway coaster car whomping into a giant pink puff of cotton candy, just missing Chelsea Oh. In the midst of the havoc, the sisters begin to understand that their spells have created problems for others, and although they don't know how to un-spell, they attempt to make amends: the mayor is human again, and the elegant man reverts to froggy form. But the cat and chicken are still missing, and the only clue to their whereabouts is in Cosmo's photo: a cat's tail sticks out from under a tent. Suspicion falls on Graymalkin--is she a chicken-napper? Luckily, the cat had walked through a puddle of spilled caramel, and a trail of sticky paw prints leads them to the cat, napping near the soft, warm chicken, who is safe and sound, and who had wandered to get away from the wand flashes of the Flying Broom. The day ends with a group ride on a Ferris wheel fashioned out of a pinwheel, and caramel apples for everyone. Full of humorous misunderstanding and hints and phrases from Hamlet, this whimsical mystery reminds readers that actions have consequences that can't always be undone. But we can own up to them, apologize, and make better choices in the future. Dynamic, humorous, and expressive illustrations by Kari Rust are in black and white with roughly two per chapter. End matter includes a recipe for caramel apples."--

"Got ghosts? Then you've come to right book! Hugo is a ghost expert, and he can tell you exactly how to boot out your boo. After all, he got rid of his ghost, no problem! He knows everything there is to know about ghosts, he has the proper ghost-hunting equipment, and he can offer five handy tips to remove your ghost forever. But has Hugo really gotten rid of his ghost? And are ghosts really that scary? Would it be so bad to keep a ghost around? They might actually be good company if you just give them a chance ... A silly, laugh-out-loud graphic novel for very young readers that breaks the fourth wall. It's a lighthearted look at friendship and the meaning of true companionship. The relationship between Hugo and his ghost is irresistible. The reader watches Hugo deny his friendship with his ghost for the purpose of writing his Haunted Handbook about how to get rid of a ghost, until he finally succumbs and realizes the value of the camaraderie the two of them share."--

Ares' time is running out.With his alter-ego gaining strength by the hour, Lora works to save Ares' humanity, but the war has other plans - with the ability to tear the hybrids apart.In one final battle of trust, can Ares and Lora rebuild what they've lost, or will the war destroy them and everyone they love?

I can't fight the wolf inside me forever.I lost my brother to werewolves. Now I'm losing myself.Bitten by a werewolf, I resist the transformation. It hurts like hell, but I know it's punishment for my mistakes. Thanks to a risky drug called Lycanthrox, I've managed to stay human for two full moons.But I know I can't last much longer.Hungry for revenge, I promise to hunt down the wolf who bit me. My ex, Cyn, still cares about me enough to stop me. Even though she's beautiful and I'm a beast.I can't stay with her. I can't ignore the wolves howling outside my window. By the light of a cruel and tempting moon, I'm on the brink of becoming a monster.When I find the werewolf pack, Cyn follows me. The werewolves take us both hostage, then start running, the police hot on our tails.Either the wolf within kills me, or someone else does.Praise for Bloodborn: "With Bloodborn, Karen Kincy opens a frightening new chapter in the werewolf legacy. Brilliant, dark, and filled with haunting images. Highly recommended." - Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and King of Plagues"A bridge between paranormals and boys' realism about thugs and delinquents, reminiscent of Neal Shusterman's Dark Fusion: Red Rider's Hood (2005)"-Kirkus Reviews"Teens will enjoy this alternate-reality story of a young man trying to come to terms with what he is."-VOYA

My own magic might kill me.One winter long ago, I watched my mother-a kitsune, or Japanese fox-spirit-leave me in the snow for the dogs.But that's a memory buried beneath eleven years, and I've lived in America since then. I have my family, who adopted me, and my girlfriend, Gwen.Now I'm back in Japan. My grandparents invited us to spend New Year's with them in Tokyo. I pretend to be happy for Gwen, but I can't shake the nightmares.A faceless ghost haunts me, warning me that she is coming.A gang of dog-spirits wants me dead. I'm the spitting image of their enemy, a kitsune named Yukimi.Is Yukimi my birth mother who abandoned me? I never knew her true name, the key to a kitsune's magic. I don't even know my own true name.And soon my magic threatens to kill me, tearing apart my half-human body.I need to find the truth before it's too late.Praise for Foxfire: "The kitsune legend has never looked so good. Tavian is one sexy fox." - Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron King and Shadow of the Fox."An enjoyable, mystical coming-of-age, complete with quick getaways, motorcycle chases and no distraction from the already-established, comfortable romance." - Kirkus Reviews

Confessing I'm a shapeshifter could get me killed.I crave the forbidden rush of leaping from my bedroom window at night and transforming into an owl, but I could lose it all if anyone catches me. Shapeshifting can be a beautiful and deadly secret.I'm Other. A half-pooka shapeshifter, to be exact. In the small town of Klikamuks, Washington, coming out as a paranormal person means staring down the barrel of a shotgun. I haven't even told my boyfriend, Zack, who I really am. And I'm hoping he will be the boy to take my virginity.Worse, a pack of werewolves claims the national forest behind my house as their territory. Tensions in Klikamuks escalate into murder.A serial killer is targeting Others like me.On the hunt for clues, I meet Tavian, a sexy Japanese fox-spirit who challenges me to embrace my shapeshifting. He rivals Zack and makes me question everything.Can I find the killer before he finds me, or will my secrets be the death of me?Praise for Other: "Other has it all: love, shifters, pookas, and nail-biting action. What's even better, Kincy's characters are vibrant, real and lovable. This is a debut that leaves you aching for more." - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Need and Captivate"This who-done-it is an unusual blend of mystery and fantasy, starring original characters not often featured in modern urban fantasy for teens. I really enjoyed it." - Annette Curtis Klause, author of Blood and Chocolate"Gwen is extremely likable as the impulsive, conflicted heroine, and although Tavian is a bit perfect, their romance is a dynamic counterpoint to the suspenseful mystery." - Booklist"The emotional turmoil of the characters is evident and will appeal to readers who have felt misunderstood or as if they don't belong." - School Library Journal

”Pyramiderne mindede mig om alt det, jeg var rejst til Ægypten for at opdage: de støvede grave, de udsmykkede templer, de gyldne skatte og de sælsomme mumier. Men jeg er også kommet for at lede efter noget andet .”Emily Sands, 1926

"After restoring their powers, Sideways just wants to get on with senior year. But the covens have convened for the trial of Madeline Kline. When this stubborn, independent witch begs the Scapegracers to save her from a cruel and unusual punishment, Sideways knows they have to get involved. It s the right thing to do, even if Madeline did steal their soul and wear it for a time. Right? Making an example out of Madeline seems, strangely, just as important to the most powerful covens as divvying up the Scapegracers amongst themselves. Sideways, Jing, Daisy, and Yates are reluctant to abandon what they ve built together, but as the college acceptances (and rejections) roll in, the offer of a magical family beyond Sycamore Gorge becomes increasingly tempting. Unfortunately, choosing a new coven will have to wait: witchfinders are gathering in town, and some of these visitors make the Chantrys seem tame in comparison. Every witch Scapegracer or not is about to be in grave danger. And on top of all that, Sideways thinks they just might be in love."--Provided by publisher.

The Shadow Chasers look forward to summer vacation after an unusual school year. Peace and tranquility had returned to Talihina, or so they thought.The sudden appearance of a strange and terrifying creature rattles the peace of mind of both Allie and Finn. Logan has his own troubling visit by what he thought was a cousin. What Logan didn't realize at first was the cousin he was seeing had been killed four hours earlier. For the first time in the history of The Shadow Chasers, a creature they are forced to deal with has spilled blood. Their victory over what they assumed were aliens during their winter break for the holidays has made them the target of something far more sinister. They did not know their part of Oklahoma was under siege by an entity far more powerful than they could imagine.This entity has the power to send nightmare creatures into their world, curses that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Now they must deal with one such creature. A horror from the vocal histories of the First Nations People. All the tribes have their legends: The Navajo and Utes speak of Skin Walkers, and the Cree and Innu have the Wendigo. The Arapaho, Apache, and Sioux legends tell of the great Thunderbird. For the Choctaw, it is The Curse of The Ishkitini.

"The ABCs of Wonder: A Magical Journey through the Alphabet" takes young readers on a delightful voyage of discovery as they explore the world of letters. From A to Z, this enchanting book introduces children to each letter of the alphabet through captivating illustrations and engaging descriptions.

Deep in the bubbling world of magic, where ghosts, monsters, mischiefs, and potion-making roam the sky, a walnut puts his bold idea to work while humming a little hum.Spooky, horror-infused, and humorous, the little dark tale of The Haunted Walnut brings a breeze of spine-tingling chills down your spine. Best served at night. Perfect for all ages.

Jorge teams up with his friends Liza, Ernie, and Carter, the fearsome but friendly chupacabra, to solve the mystery behind an old legend about an evil piänata possessed by a ghost.

"Flowerheart is like a garden in full bloom: vibrant and sweet, whimsical and wondrous." --Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicPerfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce, this standalone YA debut is a stunning cottagecore fantasy romance about a girl with powerful and violent magic which she must learn to control--or lose everything she loves. Clara's magic has always been wild. But it's never been dangerous. Then a simple touch causes poisonous flowers to bloom in her father's chest.The only way to heal him is to cast an extremely difficult spell that requires perfect control. And the only person willing to help is her former best friend, Xavier, who's grown from a sweet, shy child into someone distant and mysterious. Xavier asks a terrible price in return, knowing Clara will give anything to save her father. As she struggles to reconcile the new Xavier with the boy she once loved, she discovers how many secrets he's hiding. And as she hunts for the truth, she instead finds the root of a terrible darkness that's taken hold in the queendom--a darkness only Clara's magic is powerful enough to stop.

While Nita grieves over her mother's death, Kit tackles a challenge as dangerous as it is strange: Rescue a young wizard who has vanished on his first assignment. This new wizard is unlike any other--he's autistic and he's a magical prodigy. His power is enormous. Now Kit and his dog, Ponch, must track down the missing boy before the Lone Power finds him.

Akwa lives in an island paradise, in her village that worships the Earth and Sea goddesses. She lives in harmony with the deities until one night her father disappears, lost at sea. Hurt and angry, Akwa turns her back on the sea goddess, exposing the village to the rage of a powerful goddess. A disaster is sent to destroy everything Akwa loves, and in order to save the village, she must cross the island alone, facing dangers and challenges, in her search of long lost answers about who she is and what she must do to earn the Sea Goddess' favour once more.A heroine's journey, an adventure leaving the known comfortable village where Akwa lives, travelling through unknown territory to visit a wise woman, to help save her village.

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising -- and sometimes scary -- history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the USA to the Ukraine. Learn how and why they started, and why people still participate in them today. Featuring fascinating topics, including animals, nature, sport, life events, the human body, and lucky locations, The Good Luck Book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts, and the origin stories behind rituals and superstitions. Ideal for young readers curious about world culture and why we do the things we do, this colorful and charming book will amaze and entertain.

"What are a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark to do when they just want to relax, but the narrator of the book keeps INSISTING that they're riding a bicycle? Who calls the shots in a story, anyway--the narrator, or the characters?"--

Anna Kellogg has always felt different. Growing up in Hartwood, New Jersey--where frequent disappearances are attributed to an urban-legend-like beast that dwells in the walled-in swamp at the center of town--can have that effect on people. But for Anna, it's more than that. Since she was a child, she's been plagued by episodes where she sees things others can't see. Feeling different is one thing, but actually being different is another. If it weren't for her best friend, Olivia, Anna's not sure where she'd fit in. But any hopes of having a normal senior year come to a halt when Olivia is attacked in the woods, bitten, and left for dead by a whirling cyclone of claws, fur, and teeth. Though Olivia survives, a sinister entity makes it clear that the mark had been set on Anna...and the miss has set in motion a catastrophic shift that will change Anna and her friends' lives forever.

Seventeen-year-old Red's colony has been isolated for nearly a millennium. As a member of the Rover Order, Red investigates the mysterious steel arches that possibly link her world to the ancient Earth they left behind. But when an arch unexpectedly calls for Red to step inside, she challenges the Order's strict rules for a chance to finally be known for more than her family's generational shame.Transported haphazardly across the stars, Red greets travelers hailing from an entire galaxy of fascinating societies. No longer hidden, humanity's truth will challenge everything she knows. And one other surprise awaits her-an intergalactic war machine on the brink of destroying everything she's discovering to love.Can Red and her new friends put aside their differences long enough to rally the galaxy? And will she find her way home?"Hooked! Engaging and thought provoking, the strong female lead is fueled by curiosity and a craving for adventure!""Vibrant Steel promises to be a riveting journey filled with adventure, introspection, and mystery."¿¿Experience a lost civilization. Defy the rules. Join Red's thrilling sci-fi odyssey and journey beyond the stars! Curiosity knows no bounds in this captivating adventure!

What was that thunderous sound in the night?Something strange was going on next doorWhen Lilly returned home from school no one was at homeThe note on her door asked her to go round to next doorWhat she found was quite unexpected. This is a fun, light-hearted story of an unusual friendship.With lots of fun and laughter along the way, it aims to teach the child a couple of important life lessons in a simple reflective way.