Fagbøger for børn og unge: mysterier og det overnaturlige

Oliver began to walk backwards the moment he witnessed Dindet suffer a horrific fate at the hands of an electrifying scientific experiment. And it was his fault.Or...so it seems. As Oliver falls deeper into his own self destructive tendencies in the wake of Dindet's apparent demise, another far more sinister plot rears it's ugly head in the form of Poppy, bent on pulling every last string until all the pieces fall into place, her vindictive claws are dug into all the unfortunate residents at Amelis Behavioral Health Center. But she isn't here for Oliver, he is nothing more than the pawn in Poppy's twisted game of manipulation. The Clowns are coming for Pineton, for AKAN, and there is little to do to stop it. Because they were already here.

"A collection of thirteen scary stories with shocking twists on everyday reality, from an innocent set of dark, dusty basement stairs to a piano recital that requires unusual sacrifices"--

"Explore retellings of favorite myths as well as lesser-known ones in this book of fantastic stories from every corner of the globe. Children ... can dive into a world of heroes, villains, quests, and magic in this encyclopedia filled with magical stories of myths and legends"--

A Story About Emotions and FeelingsJoin us on a delightful journey through "Chuck the Dragon's Whimsical World," where every scale on Chuck's rainbow-colored body tells a story, and every puff of his breath carries a hint of bubblegum freshness. Chuck is not your typical dragon-he's a maestro of mirth, a connoisseur of comedy, and the undisputed king of giggles.This book invites young readers to embark on a series of hilarious escapades with Chuck, from organizing the legendary Bubblegum Bazaar to outwitting mischievous goblins with his tail-twirling antics. As Chuck spreads laughter throughout Joketopia, he teaches us the invaluable lesson that joy and humor are treasures more precious than gold.

A vessel to resurrect a dead goddess... Vampiric assassin Adina has survived her grandfather Sujani's magical schemes, only to land herself back in the deadly clutches of her estranged father-the King of Assassins. With Adina kidnapped, Sujani is more determined than ever to raise his deity. If the cunning mage can't procure his granddaughter as the sacrificial vessel, he'll be forced to substitute his age-old rival, Damon-the world's only other remaining First Vampire. But First Vampires aren't so easily overpowered and if he involves Damon, Sujani may well be the one laying on the sacrificial altar. A vampire Princess fighting for her life... To kill one of the Firsts requires the use of the mythical Bone Shard Blade. The weapon forged from the bones of the last living dragon was lost in The Cataclysm over a millennia ago. As their quest unravels, so do Adina's feelings for Sir Elrich and his constant lies. She just wants to live her unlife as she chooses, free from the men in her family and their murderous games. However, one doesn't simply say no to the most powerful vampire in the world. Two First Vampires, one magical blade...With the help of her knight, Sir Elrich, and her conniving father, Adina finds herself in a race against time and the world's two most powerful vampires to locate the Bone Shard Blade. Both Damon and Sujani must be stopped, but the legendary weapon can only be used once. Adina must choose between death at Sujani's hands or enslavement at Damon's.Cave of Blood and Bones is a thrilling paranormal fantasy exploring found family, morally gray characters and redemption.

Tessa storm has just finished her first year at story the school and has a made her first two friends. But she is about to find out a terrifying secret, snow is the air of Abigail and the forbidden books have returned! If the Forbidden Books meet Abigail 's heir the forbidden queen could rise again... Also a Time Ghost is running around the boat waiting for the right time to strike. How will Tessa William and Snow make it out of an invasion of Abigail 's followers all across Sea Angel Academy!

"Rocks are universal--they can be found in all climates, countries, and communities--making themselves available to anyone who craves the tactile pleasure of holding a perfectly sized, unfragile, unowned object. They can be collected, compared, stacked, plunked into water, painted, and shared. This book is an appreciation of their versatility and appeal, paired with the presentation of real types of rocks and their play-worthy attributes. The back matter provides just enough extra information about each of the rocks included in the book"--

Adam, Akilah, Ciara, and Rangi are exceptional heroes, with exceptional powers, who also happen to have exceptional needs. Despite the disabilities and labels imposed on them, they possess unique abilities that hold the key to saving the planet. Their abilities, far from being limitations, become their superpowers. Forced to resort to old connections, they have limited time to train and gather the ancient valuables they need to fight off their biggest threat yet. Their ally, Renee, must undergo a series of rituals and simulations to muster up the strength to fight alongside them. Coupled with original poetry from the author, Unbreakable bonds serve as a powerful reminder that true heroism comes from within, and that the traits society may label as weaknesses can be harnessed to make a positive impact on the world. Unbreakable bonds is a call to action, urging readers to recognize the potential and strength within every individual, regardless of their perceived differences, and join the fight against injustice.

"When three mysterious visitors from 'Europe' crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their 'car.' No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they 'make business,' 'play sportsball,' and 'wear hat.' As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high"

"An illustrated nonfiction guide to aliens and UFOs in history, science, and pop culture"--

Color in more than 90 pages of your favorite classic Goosebumps covers, taglines, and characters in this official coloring book based on the bestselling series!This official coloring book based on the classic Goosebumps series features more than 90 images to color! Fill in portraits of your favorite creepy creatures and monsters, including Slappy the Dummy, werewolves, scarecrows, haunted masks, and more! Color in patterned pages, classic book covers, and even iconic taglines from the series.This coloring book is perfect for Goosebumps fans of all ages!

Nathan is a teenage boy suddenly aware of the immensity and implications of the visions he has had all his life, which he believes predict the future. But now he sees his own death which terrifies him, and he has nobody to talk to. Until he meets Cait, who also confesses to having disturbing visions, which she so far has successfully denied. It's her job to help Nathan, but she is more sympathetic than others who dismiss Nathan's angst, including his possible intentions of suicide. When he tells her a crow will smash into her window, she realizes that Nathan isn't making things up. Risking her job, Cait insists Nathan isn't acting out or pulling stunts for attention. But she makes a mistake, and loses Nathan's trust. She discovers that Nathan also may be the victim of bullying, which causes her to examine her own position in her working environment, and she takes steps to resolved some conflicts, and take a firm stand on helping Nathan. She believes his visions are connected to something deeper and she too is having visions of Nathan in trouble. When she sees Nathan on a bridge in an apparent suicide attempt, she tries to save him, but finds herself hospitalized from a head injury. Nathan comes to see her, and they reconcile. Much is explained. Before she can return to her job, she is slammed with another vision. Nathan is on the bridge. She knows it. And he his, but not for reasons she believed. Later, when she thinks she has a reason for her visions and that Nathan is able to deal with his, a crow smashes into a window, prompting another vision. Nathan is still in trouble. After the funeral, it becomes clear that Nathan's visions may not have been connected to the person who died because of a crow.

When twelve-year-old Elwood develops the ability to see ghosts, he sets out on a journey with two friends to find his brother Noah's apparition.

"Discover more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in ... depth and detail in this complete compendium of the supernatural. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore"--

"Playmate, come and play with me..." A beloved classic reimagined with a dark twist.After her parents' painful divorce, Evie Archer hopes that moving to Ravenglass, Massachusetts, is the fresh start her family needs. But Evie quickly realizes that her new home—known by locals as the Horror House—carries its own dark past after learning about Holly Hobbie, who mysteriously vanished from her bedroom one night.But traces of Holly linger in the Horror House and slowly begin to take over Evie's life. A strange shadow follows her everywhere she goes, and Evie starts to lose sight of what's real and what isn't the more she learns about The Lost Girl.Can Evie find out what happened the night of Holly's disappearance? Or is history doomed to repeat itself in the Horror House?

A fun new series for your young reader!This is a new series to encourage young readers to use their imagination and inspire a love for reading!Judy is a young girl full of energy and loves to play. Sitting down to read IS NOT something she likes to do. Until, her mom gives her a magical Book Key that allows her to experience the story in a whole new way.In this story, Judy will find a mysterious lost egg and attempt to return it to its home. What will happen along the way?

In the enchanting Medieval realm of Bordun, Lazarius inherits the duty to slay the nearby dragons before they destroy the village. But the slothful dragon slayer just wants to lie in his hammock. Rather than confronting challenges, he procrastinates and allows the dragons to fester.Join Lazarius on a journey of discovery as he learns the invaluable lesson that procrastination and avoiding problems can turn into into towering challenges. With delightful illustrations and a captivating story, "Little Dragons" is a charming fable about the perils of putting off what needs to be done.Will Lazarius wake up in time to save the day, or will the little dragons he ignored become a big problem? Find out in this heartwarming children's book that teaches the importance of facing challenges with courage and responsibility.LibertasKids.com

What's worse than having no friends? Having a father re-enter the dating world after a decade of being single.Sutton Frost wants to be a typical high schooler. But her supernatural ability to see flashes of the future makes her a social outcast. After receiving a barrage of random visions, she soon discovers they all add up to something tragic.A spin-off novella from Hanson's debut collection, The Clairvoyant is a coming-of-age tale about discovering one's true calling.

An enchanted forest. A long-lost treasure. Mysteries to be solved. Dive into an exciting adventure for children ages 8-12 full of magical creatures and friendship!In the heart of an ancient forest lies the mystical town of Wispwood, where magic thrives and secrets rustle among the trees. When an injustice shatters their peaceful existence, four unlikely friends unite to restore honor and harmony. Ghosts stand accused, a treasure long lost beckons, and a web of deception unravels. Together, Lily, Theo, Noah and Ella confront the unknown, forging unbreakable bonds and discovering their true strengths. Will justice prevail, or will fear and revenge forever shadow Wispwood?Adventure is around every corner in a world with dragons, fairies, witches, goblins, vampires and many more fantasy beings.

Fourteen-year-old Selena Amaris dreams of magic-both figuratively and literally. During the day, she yearns to learn about secret powers and witchcraft, and during the night, she has recurring dreams of a mysterious witch standing by a moon-lit lake who has a peculiar magical tattoo on her hand . . . until her dreams turn out to be real.When a vision during gym class causes her to accidentally release five mystical beasts from a strange manor, her dreams start to become reality. Under the tutelage of the manor's resident Seath Faolan, Selena, along with her best friend Cara, begin a mystical journey full of witchcraft, magical thrall spirits, and a magical inheritance she is just starting to understand-because Selena isn't just a witch. She's the heir to a vast magical legacy full of mysteries and secrets she's not sure she'll ever learn to understand, a legacy that leads right back to the witch from her dreams: The Witch of the Full Moon, Elatha Yukiko.

On the planet Lamatra, war breaks out between feuding colonies, a spaceship called the Zephyrus, escapes with a precious cargo of hundreds of children. Now on the run, they space through space for nearly two years, seeking a refuge until it is safe to return home. During that eventful journey a young cadet, Lathaniel Labarok, is appointed the executive officer, and is trained throughout their journey by Captain Devaris, who unbeknownst to Lathaniel, is dying. Back on Earth a talented Australian astronomer, Dr Charlie Featherstone, works for the CDSCC at the Tidbinbilla Observatory near Canberra. Since before watching a meteor shower from his bedroom window when he was seven years old, Charlie has always dreamed the dream of all astronomers; going into space and exploring the universe for intelligent life. Little did Charlie know that one day his dream would become a reality?Finally discovering Earth, Lathaniel's ship the Zephyrus, remains beside Jupiter, where they watch and learn everything they can about Earth and its inhabitants, in hope of finding a way to communicate with them, without frightening Earth's inhabitants.A few months after their arrival, Charlie's team at the Observatory finally discover the alien ship near Jupiter and their satellite on the moon. Once their excitement settles down Charlie calls a friend, Major Jack Murphy, who wakes up Canberra and the world to their discovery.However, the U.N. cannot agree on what to do about the alien ship and hence does nothing as they wait to see what happens.Taking a leap of faith, Lathaniel sends a private message to the Tidbinbilla Observatory and asks if they can meet, secretly. Charlie and his team agree to meet with the aliens with the approval of the Australian Prime Minister, Abby McAlister, who is eager to know what the aliens want and where they are from.Charlie's clandestine rendezvous is soon discovered, the Prime Minister is called to the U.N. to explain. Convincing the U.N. assembly they are not a threat, the Lamatrians land and settle in Canberra.Unfortunately, once they arrive on Earth and settle at Tidbinbilla, good intentions turn to disaster as splinter groups attack, causing many deaths.Offering technology in exchange for sanctuary, the Lamatrians settle at the Tidbinbilla Observatory where scientists from around the world come to study them. Unfortunately, good intentions turn to disaster as splinter groups and powerful corporations seek to destroy the Lamatrians and their technology.Even though Charlie and his team welcome the interlopers and only see the good in what the Lamatrians can provide Earth, their shuttle is destroyed leaving the Lamatrians on Earth no way of getting back to their ship. Yet another threat looms closer to Earth, when the shuttle exploded it sent an emergency message back to Lamatra and possibly into the hands of their enemies. Now Lamatra know the co-ordinates of Earth's solar system, who will come? Not knowing who won the war or if it is still being fought back home, Earth must now prepare for a possible invasion. Earthlings and Lamatrians must now unite to survive.

This one was truly powerful. Dangerously perfect.Humanity has fallen, decimated by biological warfare. Survival is only afforded to the elite. Super soldiers were created to protect the vulnerable remains of the United States.Titania has been in hiding since she escaped the program. For years, she has kept her origin secret, even from her best friend, James.When she is forced to manifest her power, she and James must flee from her creator. As forces work to tear them apart, they must find a way to stay together and answer the question: Can you love someone who isn't human anymore?Genetic experimentationFound familySlow-burn childhood friends to lovers romanceGeneshifters is perfect for science fantasy and dystopian lovers. Suitable for ages 12+, the series contains clean romance, no cursing, and some violence.