Fagbøger for børn og unge: hekse og spøgelser

The second book in the swoony and high-stakes fantasy rom-com series that began with Twin Crowns, about twin princesses separated at birth?from bestselling authors Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns...but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne.Coolheaded Rose plans a royal tour to establish goodwill throughout the kingdom. But Wren balks?how can they gallivant around Eana when their grandmother Banba is imprisoned in Gevra?Impatient Wren steals away on a ship to the icy north, where King Alarik offers a deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba's freedom. Desperate, Wren agrees. But her spell has unexpected consequences....Meanwhile, when Rose's royal tour is interrupted by a mysterious stranger claiming to be from the long-lost Sunkissed Kingdom, the strands of destiny pull her south to the ancient Amarach Towers, where only the Seers of Eana know why the Restless Sands are erupting?and why Shen-Lo himself might hold the key.But back in Anadawn, rebellion is brewing. And if Eana is to stand a chance at peace, the sisters will need to reunite once more and convince their people to forsake old loyalties for new ones.

Witches blurring the lines of good & evil, soul-crushing betrayal, all roads point to murder!Losing her mother at a young age, sixteen-year-old Claudette is burdened with depression, haunted by the memories of her mother's untimely death.Unknowing of her fate, secrets come to light when her seventeenth birthday approaches, nothing is as it seems.With her father marrying an evil woman, gifting her two equally vile step sisters, Claudette's world is upended when he accepts a job in a new town steeped in mystery, magic, and darkness.Mashalville is anything but normal.Settling into her new surroundings it's not long before she realizes the real significance of turning seventeen.Forced into making a decision that will change her life forever, there's only one question she has to answer.Will she keep her newfound magic or hold on to the normalcy of her past?** Please check trigger warnings**

Power abhors a vacuum...Suspicion and treachery stalk the Senate of Asterheim. Within the shadow of the long-abandoned throne, factions vie for power and alliances crumble. Amidst this chaos, a master manipulator makes his play for ultimate power.When the aging Lady Gloriana is poisoned by her rivals in the Senate, only a chance encounter with a young mage saves her life. But her return to the political arena only fuels the growing fear of mages and their strange abilities, creating new divides that will see the city plunged into anarchy, and mages denounced as witches.Together the young mages of the city must fight for their lives as the crisis deepens, threatening to place the power of the throne in the hands of a man whose deadly ambitions could destroy them all.The Shrouded Throne is a fantasy novel for young adults from masterful storyteller Steven D. Jackson. Bringing together the political struggles of an entire kingdom and the personal struggles of a group of young sorcerers, The Shrouded Throne will immerse you in a turbulent world of magic, comradeship and unlikely alliances.

Wyatt Westlock has returned to her childhood home of Willow Heath, intending to burn it down--until she finds Peter hanging in the basement, a boy whom she considered a friend, semi-immortal and ritually sacrificed every year to keep the ancient forces in the nearby forest at bay.

Eine Taschenbuch-Reihe für Wanderfreunde im HarzMit der Taschenbuch-Reihe "Kleines Harzwanderbuch der Sagen und Mythen" sollen alte Sagen und Mythen sowie kunst- und kulturgeschichtliche Informationen Wanderaktivitäten in den verschiedensten Harzregionen noch interessanter gestalten. Bernd Sternal, Autor von über 70 Harzbüchern, hat dafür interessante Rundwanderwege zusammengestellt, die sich an Sagen und Mythen orientieren und zudem viele weiter Informationen zum Streckenverlauf geben. Im Buch finden Sie 1 farbige Karte, 7 Sagenillustrationen, 8 Farbfotos sowie 17 weitere schwarz-weiß Abbildungen.

(Series two of Dragon Blood series)Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy.Having allies around her hasn't made things easier for Amber. Time is running out. One of her allies is imprisoned and they need to be rescued before all of them are forever trapped in a world not their own.

In the quiet villages of Greater Horrewick, gem of the Southern Regions, those peaceful farming and fishing communities struggle under the yoke of Aaellionia. Once again forced to appease the city Selection they must pay with their own son's lives. Marching on the villages, the soldiers have made one fateful mistake, this year, they have unwittingly selected a girl. A violet eyed girl the ancient one deems prophecy.With the followers, a band of hastily selected village folk, wanting their children back, travel through the forests, native jungles, sweltering deserts, pirate filled oceans and nightmare fuelled deep ravines throughout Aaellionia. Via blue tones flying men, floating crystal powered barges, unsuspecting megarean beasts, train driving trolls, pack driven werewolves and fighting forces of a struggling wizard nation driven by a maddened and ageing emperor, to a narcissistic King wanting nothing more than the sport of those subjugated children.Who will survive?Who can survive?

Have fun choosing the stickers for the dolls' outfits as they prepare to go trick-or-treating. Scenes include carving pumpkins, performing a witchy dance, some scary animals, spooky scarecrows, an 'un-lucky' dip and lots, lots more.

A dragon's vision. A girl's curse. A quest to save dragons from extinction. Dragons disappeared long ago. Now they've returned, and magic pours back into a world that has buried its existence. Becca is ridiculed for believing dragons are more than the plague-bringers of history. When a fever sweeps through her village, igniting fears that the dragon plague has returned, her belief becomes dangerous. To make matters worse, Becca can suddenly sense emotions. It's a curse, exposing secrets she'd rather not know and making life almost unbearable. The youngest dragon, Gregor, watched his family die because he didn't know his power could've saved them. Defying the rules, he risks exposure to search for a human girl from his vision, certain she's the key to dragon survival. But when Gregor finds Becca, violence erupts. Now the fate of the world rests on these unlikely heroes finding the courage to save dragons without losing everyone they love.

In Order to Move Forward, They Must Face Their Past. After a year of being away from the realms, Abby assumed that her first night back with the others would be celebratory, not be attacked by a clan of Shifters-manipulative creatures who were locked away for years from the Wizard World. After realizing that one of the Shifters was forsaken from their clan, Abby and the others are determined to send them back where they belong. But, at what cost? In this terrifying and hair-raising sequel to The Wizard Realms: The Gift, Abby and the other five protectors face their past, the memories that they wish to forget, and confront those who changed their lives forever.

"After defeating the Crowood Witch and saving the day, Ivy, Maggie and the rest of the Double Trouble Society are on the lookout for their next big adventure. They won't have to wait long - there are three new kids in town and they're all behaving very mysteriously . . . The Double Trouble Society know how to handle witches but can they manage vampires, werewolves and ghosts as well?"--

Dive into the magical world of 'Amari and the Night Brothers 3', a captivating novel penned by the talented B. B. Alston. Published in 2024 by Harper Collins Publ. UK, this book continues the thrilling saga that has captivated readers worldwide. This enchanting tale, which belongs to the fantasy genre, takes the reader on an unforgettable journey filled with mystery, magic, and adventure. B. B. Alston's imaginative storytelling and unique voice make this book a must-read. Don't miss out on this magical journey published by Harper Collins Publ. UK, a leading name in the publishing industry. The book is available in English.

I started my Friday by accidentally tripping the girl with snakes for hair.As the lone human attending Fairfield High, Anastasia Graves is used to not fitting in. But things get even more awkward when she's assigned to a senior project with a bunch of Frightless, misfit monsters whose powers don't quite work right-among them a siren with no voice, a beautiful gorgon with a powerless gaze, and a seer whose prophecies are sketchy at best.They soon realize they were specially chosen to travel to the human world, but excitement soon turns to confusion and even terror as they discover a plot to take over the town of Beckton, which seems to be spearheaded by someone with connections to Fairfield High-someone who isn't human.Before they know it, Anastasia and her outcast friends find themselves less concerned about passing grades and more with uncovering the mystery they've unwittingly stepped into... and with making it back to school alive.

Mae Kingsley is a witch descended from the High Council witch coven and today is her first day of training at the exclusive witch academy.The new class of students excel at their magical training, but the lessons are interrupted when a rival coven invades the town and starts a spate of magical forest fires. The High Council must stop them with an ancient ritual battle. Mae is unwittingly selected as a competitor in the head-to-head competition. With only four days of training, and a terrible handle on her secret witch powers, can Mae rise to the challenge and win the battle, stop the fires, and save her coven from certain destruction or will her future at the High Council combust into flames?School's out. Rival covens will battle. Burn baby, burn.The third hair-raising book in the teen paranormal witch academy series, the High Council Witch Chronicles.

Mae Kingsley is a witch descended from the High Council witch coven and today is her first day of training at the exclusive witch academy... only, it turns out, it isn't. When the abrupt death of a teen sends ripples through the High Council paranormal bonding process, Mae and her classmates - including cocky-boy Spade, stormy Josie, and off-limits Beck - must earn their spots in the magical academy again! The Council will accept only the strongest fated pairs, so this time they're forced to pass magical tests designed to push the teens' spellbinding powers to their limits. Mae only has three days to find her true paranormal bond or lose out on her enchanted powers forever.Second chance. New admissions. The fated mates will rise."A twist on the idea of soulmates set against a secret witch society." The second breath-taking book in the teen paranormal witch academy series, the High Council Witch Chronicles.

En lyd i natten, et gulv, der knirker, og et værelse, der bliver foruroligende køligt. De er set i alle former og farver, fra dystre grå damer til kulørte mareridt.I årtier har efterforskere og medier viet deres liv til at trænge gennem sløret og få kontakt med den anden side. Uanset om spøgelser er de dødes sjæle, huller i tiden eller væsener fra andre dimensioner, så har vi reageret med frygt og fascination på deres skrækindjagende spøgerier.Tag med på en gennemillustreret spændende og fantasifuld rejse i de myter, legender og sære historier, der findes om spøgelser.Denne nervepirrende illustrerede fagbog for børn giver en historisk indsigt over genfærd og spøgelser fra forskellige lande op gennem tiden. Bogen består af seks kapitler fra forhistorien til det 21. århundrede.Bogens illustrationer består af små tegninger, helsides tegninger og tegneserier. Indeholder desuden indholdsfortegnelse, ordliste og stikordsregister.Selvlæsning fra 10+

A new wizard boyfriend.Differing holiday traditions.First gifts for each other. 'Tis the season to be jolly…and anxious. Combining wizard and human holiday celebrations becomes tricky when everyone in Fern and Beri's new family-even Hilda the guinea pig!-expects something different, causing trouble and tugging at their heartstrings! SOLSTICE GIFTS is a festive and sweet romantic YA fantasy short story in the Windborne series, taking place after the events of The Witch of the Meadows. (It contains spoilers.)

When a new family moves into a house in Pendle, they discover a witch's bottle filled with curses. Soon the spirits of those accused of witchcraft in the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 are released, wreaking havoc in the area. Eve, Clovis and Tom are enlisted to investigate in their latest and most challenging mission yet. Together with their mentor, Professor Rufus, they must go up against the ghosts of the Pendle witches. But the ghosts are hellbent on possessing the descendants of those who were responsible for their deadly trials. Can the ghost-hunting trio put a stop to the possessions before it's too late?

ÊTRE TISSÉ PAR LES PARQUES N'EST PAS POUR LES FAIBLES DE C¿UR. Lorsque les cieux se séparent et que le voile entre le royaume de la Terre et les royaumes divins est levé, la prophétie se réveille sous la forme de Shivalri Grimsbane, âgée de dix-huit ans, elle avec le sang des trois royaumes. Dans toute sa vie, Shivalri n'a jamais pensé que la magie était plus qu'un conte de fées. Bien qu'élevée sans être consciente de sa sorcellerie, elle apprend rapidement que sa lignée est pleine d'enchantement. À travers une chaîne de destin, sa magie s'est concrétisée, indisciplinée et inconnue. Conçu dans le seul but d'accomplir une ancienne légende, la responsabilité de Shivalri est claire: réparer le voile et empêcher les Portillons de s'ouvrir et de libérer le Ciel et l'Enfer sur la Terre. Au déversement de son sang, elle est une clé divine sous l'apparence d'un mortel. Lorsque la catastrophe frappe et que les plans tournent mal, une fenêtre s'ouvre aux Portillons du Under Realm pour Pyre Malum, Daimon des Morts. Avec le sang de la nouvelle Triple Déesse à portée de main, la chance de vengeance de Pyre Malum est plus délectable que jamais. Cruel, impitoyable et amassé par la colère, il la fait prisonnière dans le Under Realm dans l'espoir de la soumettre.¿La jeune sorcière doit travailler pour revenir sur Terre, à tout prix, avant d'être forcée de condamner le monde aux mains de son ravisseur malveillant. Alors qu'ils apprennent à travailler ensemble, l'un pour la vengeance, l'autre pour l'évasion secrète, Shivalri découvre que le monde n'est pas tout ce qu'il paraît. Alors que ses sentiments envers le Dieu exilé passent du ressentiment à un désordre ardent de confusion, sa vertu et sa damnation s'affrontent pour gouverner son c¿ur.¿QUAND LES PARQUES ENCHAÎNENT UNE DESTINÉE, ILS NE LAISSENT AUCUNE FICELLE DÉFILÉE.SES CORDONS ÉCLAIRERONT-ILS LA VOIE?

Wishbinder transports us from earth to Elvenswolde, a magical realm of elves and dragons, where the business of wish fulfillment is overseen by the Wish Maker, Ramón. However, a dark power has risen, seeking to overturn the existing order and weave malice into the intricate balance of enchantments. Septimus, seventh son of a seventh son, raised on earth but half elf, must now fulfill the prophecies to restore equilibrium. He is helped by a dragon hatchling with a remarkable propensity for trouble. Hilarious, magical, heartbreaking at times, this amazing novel presents a world we can only wish existed.

The second years of college Magika Academia are supposed to summon their familiars from all over the universe. Verylasia is also one such student who happens to summon an earthling named Wilbur Taylor. As if being summoned into a strange magical world named Cassandra wasn't enough, he begins to face some shadowy beings dragging him into the tabboo with them. Will he be able to survive in this world and face the harsh truths that are in the store for him?

A luminous fall picture book from the bestselling illustrator of In the Land of Fairies and the Little Fairy series - perfect for bedtime reading at Halloween. It's harvest time and best friends Merlina the little witch and Igor the dragon are busily gathering fruit and vegetables. They can't wait to make pumpkin pie!When Igor gets hurt, Merlina tries to help with magic. But sometimes Merlina's spells go a little wrong...

Selvom Helena er på ferie med sin familie, føler hun sig alene. En dag møder hun et spøgelse, der også er alene. Ingen andre kan se det, og spøgelset kan kun huske én ting. Sit navn, Karl. Kan Helena hjælpe Karl med at finde ud af, hvem han er? Kan Karl hjælpe Helena? Karl er en tegneserie om, hvordan man godt kan føle sig alene, selvom man er sammen med andre. Den er skrevet og tegnet af Anne Bomholt (f. 1996). Anne læser på Graphic Storytelling på TAW i Viborg og Karl er hendes debut.