Fagbøger for børn og unge: monstre, drager og mytologiske væsener

Danny Dragonbreath and his best friend, Wendell, have a carefully constructed trick-or-treating system designed to maximize their Halloween candy haul. But this year, despite Danny's awesome vampire costume, their plan is flopping. First, Danny's dad makes them trick-or-treat with Christiana Vanderpool, an annoying know-it-all (and girl) who doesn't even believe that dragons exist. And then the school bully dares them to go into a spooky old haunted house. Naturally, the house is inhabited by a creepy clown and a candy-crazed ghost of yore. It's going to take more than fire-breathing to get them out of this mess - they might even have to (horror of horrors!) perform a sacrificial candy offering.Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Bad Kitty, and Big Nate, Ursula Vernon's hauntingly hilarious fifth book in the Dragonbreath series will make you check your closets and lock up your candy.

Withoutthe evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville,the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again… Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the localtheatrecompany. But when one of Eve's castmates goes missingafter starting work on a shortdocumentary, Eve suspects the worst. Claire and Eve soon realize that this film project, whose subjectis the vampires themselves, is a wholelot bigger-andway more dangerous-than anyone suspected.

In the college town of Morganville, vampires and humans coexist in (relatively) bloodless harmony. Then comes Bishop, the master vampire who threatens to abolish all order, revive the forces of the evil dead, and let chaos rule. But Bishop isn't the only threat. Violent black cyclone clouds hover, promising a storm of devastating proportions as student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against elements both natural and unnatural.Watch a Windows Media trailer for this book.

Discover a fierce and fun story of one boy versus six gods, from a magical new voice in children's fiction...Kayode dreams of eating the forbidden fruit of the Orishas, so he can gain their power and stop those merciless beings who terrorise his people. So when a fruit mysteriously appears in his path after the Orishas snatch his sister, he leaps on it.Surging with new and difficult-to-control powers, he joins forces with a shapeshifting trickster god and a vengeful princess to save his sister and put an end to the mighty Orishas. But each has more fearful powers than the last - and Kayode's stolen half-god strength won't last for ever...

Two aspiring witches, one special teacher, a magical living house and a talking dragon-butler fight for what's right, in this major new series from the bestselling author of Starfell.Eglantine Bury is desperate. Her family and their magical house are being threatened by a terrifyingly powerful Whistlewitch. Eglantine must learn to use magic to save them, but she can't seem to find her spark.Across the land, Princess Victoria faces her own danger, as her secret magical powers start to spiral out of control and cause chaos in the palace. Eglantine and Victoria both turn to the disgraced Miss Hegotty's Correspondence Course for help. Miss Hegotty's lessons are powerful, but are they a match for the dangers these two aspiring witches must face...

A heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery featuring fascinating insights into the magical world of Eastern water dragons.

Deliciously dark and dangerously addictive, Wilder Girls meets A Deadly Education in this queer dark academia YA thriller filled with twisted fairy tales and monsters that will keep you up at night.'No one would want a heart like his. But he'd still cut it out and given it away.' On the first day back at boarding school, Andrew can't wait to find refuge in the twisted fairy tales that he writes for Thomas - the boy with hair like autumn leaves. But Thomas' parents have vanished, and he has blood on his sleeve. Stranger still, Thomas won't talk to Andrew, even though he's always loved sketching the monstrous creatures from Andrew's stories. Desperate to discover the truth, Andrew follows Thomas into the forest and catches him fighting a nightmarish monster - his drawings have come to life. To ensure no one else dies, the boys must battle the creatures every night. But as their obsession with each other grows stronger, so do the monsters, and Andrew fears the only way to stop them might be to destroy their creator. A deliciously dark thriller from the bestselling author of The Boy Who Steals Houses

Not all of the wizards who were freed from Maldred's time-trap were good wizards; one of them, Astrid, is planning on working a spell that will bring to life the bones that lie scattered in the Fortress of the Stone Dragon, bones that belonged to creatures much bigger than dragons--and when his friends are turned to stone it is up to Drake to find a way to save them, including his own dragon, Worm.

While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers and her friends are looking forward to coming home. But the Morganville they return to isn't the one they know; it's become a different place—a deadly one...Something drastic has happened in Morganville while Claire and her friends were away. The town looks cleaner and happier than they've ever seen it before, but when their incoming group is arrested and separated—vampires from humans—they realize that the changes definitely aren't for the better.It seems that an organization called the Daylight Foundation has offered the population of Morganville something they've never had: hope of a vampire-free future. And while it sounds like salvation—even for the vampires themselves—the truth is far more sinister and deadly.Now, Claire, Shane and Eve need to find a way to break their friends out of Daylighter custody, before the vampires of Morganville meet their untimely end...Includes a teaser from Prince of Shadows: A Novel of Romeo and Juliet!

Thanks to its unique combination of human and vampire residents, Morganville, Texas, is a small college town with big time problems. When student Claire Danvers gets the chance to experience life on the outside, she takes it. But Morganville isn't the only town with vampire trouble...Claire never thought she'd get to leave Morganville, but she can't pass up the chance to finally attend her dream school, MIT. After all, getting to invent anti-vamp devices with Professor Anderson—a Morganville exile herself—sounds like a dream come true...until Claire realizes that there are sinister forces in play, and she's not the only one with a vampire-related agenda.Without her friends Shane, Eve and Michael, surviving a killer schedule may be hard...but with them, it might turn out to be impossible.

After discovering that vampires populate her town, college student Claire Danvers knows that the undead just want to live their lives. But someone else wants them to get ready to rumble.There's a new extreme sport getting picked up on the Internet: bare- knuckle fights pitting captured vampires against each other-or humans. Tracking the remote signal leads Claire to discover that what started as an online brawl will soon threaten everyone in Morganville...

'Sea monster Oliver's Enchanted Garden' is a heartwarming and magical tale set in a mysterious underwater realm. In this world, sea monster Oliver possesses a unique talent and passion for gardening, nurturing enchanted ocean plants and flowers that fill the underwater world with wonder and beauty. Through his songs and tender care, Oliver's flowers bloom with radiant colors and emit mesmerizing scents, captivating all sea creatures. As the years pass by, Oliver discovers that his magical garden holds great mystical powers, and one day, when he sees two boys in distress, he makes a wish, and his enchanted garden will grant it. This story emphasizes the importance of courage, empathy, and the transformative power of love, bridging the gap between two worlds and proving that kindness can overcome even the deepest fears.

Abbie, Jordan, and Eldon travel to the snowy Himalayas to find the Yeti and save the world in the third book in the epically hilarious, fully illustrated middle grade adventure series, Creature Keepers, from the dynamic creators of Herbert's Wormhole.Although the Creature Keepers were able to defeat Chupacabra, their nemesis still managed to get his claws on one of Bigfoot's Soil Soles. Now he needs only one more item of mythological power to wreak havoc across the globe. Disturbances in China lead Abbie, Jordan, and Eldon to discover that Chupacabra is after the Yeti, a powerful but reclusive cryptid who hasn't been seen since the days Jordan's grandfather was running the Creature Keepers. Our heroes will need to find the Yeti first?and hopefully avert another catastrophe.

Four boys run out of gas late at night, and the moon is full . . .

Three boys discover something terrifying in their school basement. Zombies!

"A tapestry of mysteries, myths, and machinations, all held together by a shimmering thread of love between women." --Samantha Shannon, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange TreeThis stunning Greek mythology-inspired sapphic fantasy blends the story of Eros and Psyche with legends of the enthralling, vampiric empousa--from the New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea!Desire binds them. Hunger compels them. Love will set them free. . . . On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire--love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendant of the god Eros.Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall--until Leandros's wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: If she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away.Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly--something hungry--stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood. . . .

The second fierce, fresh and gloriously romantic YA Greek myth re-imagining, from Bea Fitzgerald, growing TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.Love caused this war. At least, that's what the stories will say. When Cassandra's patron god, Apollo, offers her the gift of prophecy - and all the power that comes with it - she seizes the opportunity. But when she fails to uphold her end of the agreement, she discovers just how very far she has to fall. No one believes her visions. Which all seem to be of one girl - and she's going to start a war. Helen fled Sparta in pursuit of love - though that's proving more elusive than she'd hoped. Far from home, Helen's navigating all the politics and backstabbing of the Trojan court. And one princess seems particularly intent on driving her from the city. . . But when war finally strikes, it's more than the army at their walls they must contend with. Cassandra and Helen might hold the key to reweaving fate itself - especially with the prophetic strands drawing them ever closer together. But how do you change your future when the gods themselves are dictating your demise?PRAISE FOR GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN'A refreshing romp through Greek mythology' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne'An electrifying romance and a witty, fiercely modern twist' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth'A totally addictive read' Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den'Bring[s] to life timeless gods, the complex intimacy of family bonds, a fierce protagonist and a passionate slow-burn romance' Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess'Ripe with yearning, humour and wit' Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls'Gloriously funny and deeply swoony' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

"Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs, and hidden away for years, all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends may choose freedom over fate ... leave the mountain ... and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted"--Jacket.

A Children's Valentine Coloring Book Full of Loving, Smiling, and Beautiful Caticorns.For anyone who loves unicorns, this book makes a nice gift for ages 4 to 8 years.What you will find inside the book:¿ Cute 50 individual designs.¿ Designs are single-sided, with a variety of cute unicorns and backgrounds.¿ Age-appropriate backgrounds for preschool and elementary-age kids under 8 years - rainbows, stars, hearts, and all that belong for a Happy Valentine's Day for children.¿ A nice large format (A4 size) for small hands to enjoy.

¿¿¿¿ Welcome to the BIG Magical World of Princesses, Unicorns, Mermaids and Fairies!¿¿¿¿This coloring book is designed for boys and girls in age around 6 years old and up. It¿s filled with enchanting illustrations to inspire a child¿s creativity and imagination. Each page offers a unique and exciting coloring experience that will keep children entertained and engaged for hours. Coloring is a great way for children to express their artistic side, and to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.¿It¿s a BIG coloring book, 144 pages in total with 70 fun, cute and inspiring coloring pages! ¿This book is of course also an excellent gift for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.¿Size 8.5* 11 inches¿Glossy cover¿Enjoy coloring!

Black werewolves? It's about time. Follow Damien Nichols, who finds out he's a werewolf years after he's attacked as a child. While searching for a cure and the one who bit him, he's Unable to. Damien, now accepting his fate, meets other werewolves like himself who form a pack to try to protect one another. Over time, Damien finds out about werewolf hunters known as Tailors and that there's a Werewolf's Council that strives to keep werewolves a secret from the rest of the world. This also causes an internal conflict between those who were born and those who were bitten. After fighting to save another werewolf's life, Damien becomes the Tremauré, the first werewolf, who tasks Damien with protecting every werewolf in existence. Now, Damien must find his purpose with this new power, and his pack behind him. Upon searching for answers, he finds more about his family's history and what he must do to protect all of werewolf kind.

Get ready to meet some of the most adorable monsters you will ever see. Follow along and explore the colorful world of these friendly creatures. With charming illustrations, this book is perfect for little ones who love all things spooky but don't want to be scared. Cuddle up with your favorite blanket and get ready to fall in love with these not-so-scary monsters!The monsters are created with younger children in mind. The illustrations are so colorful, cute and engaging; it will be hard to pick a favorite. This book is also for young readers and is balanced between sight words and words that can be sounded out. This is a great tool for parents of new readers and also introduces kids to both rhyming and rhythm. The font has a heavy bottom which is specifically designed to enhance the ease of reading and comprehension.Pick up a copy today for your own little monster to enjoy!

In a peaceful farm nestled within a small town, a brave and mischievous pig named Mykola roamed in search of thrilling adventures. One fateful day, Mykola found himself in a ferocious encounter with a bear, and although he fought valiantly, the outcome was tragic. The lifeless body of Mykola was tenderly laid to rest in the animal cemetery, bringing an end to his earthly journey.Enter Rick, an intrepid explorer with an insatiable curiosity for the mystic and unknown. While venturing through the cemetery, Rick stumbles upon a hidden amulet, radiating with ancient magic. Unbeknownst to him, this amulet possesses the power to breathe life into the deceased. Intrigued by its mysterious aura, Rick places the amulet upon Mykola's grave, unwittingly unleashing a spell that resurrects the fearless pig as a lively zombie.Startled by his own reanimation, Mykola instinctively lunges towards Rick, causing the boy to flee in fear. Seizing this newfound freedom, Mykola embarks on an unexpected adventure, venturing into the city with mischievous intentions. As he traverses the streets, the shuffling and snorting pig leaves a trail of intrigue and bewilderment in his wake.