Bøger af Ali Standish

Forfatter: Ali StandishForsideillustrator: Iacopo BrunoOversat af Helle PerrierLæs de første kapitler på forlagets hjemmeside https://forlagetkrabat.dk/boeger/Da den unge Arthur Conan Doyle bliver tilbudt en plads på Baskerville Hall – en hemmelighedsfuld skole for ekstraordinært begavede børn, er han henrykt. Nu får han måske muligheden for at ændre sin families skæbne.På skolen bliver han hurtigt venner med den modige Irene Eagle og Jimmie Moriarty, der nemt kan hamle op med den kvikke Arthur. Sammen opdager de, at Baskerville Hall er fyldt med mystiske væsner og sære hændelser.Arthur får også hurtigt fjender. Fjender der er ude på at få ham smidt ud fra skolen … eller værre. Da han bliver inviteret til at være med i en hemmelig klub og skal bestå tre farlige prøver, opdager han et mysterium, der fører ham ud på et meget farligt eventyr.Serien udgives i samarbejde med The Conan Doyle Estate i England.Om bogenFor læsere der kan lide spændende mysterier, Sherlock Holmes og vil læse om livet på en engelsk.Bogen er første bind i en ny serie.

This commercial, action-packed mystery series in partnership with Working Partners and the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate is set in a secret school for extraordinarily gifted children, and is brimming with magic, intrigue, and charismatic characters. THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY meets THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES in this puzzle-filled middle grade adventure series.

Bella, Bella, Bella! A wonderful, funny, heartfelt tale of a very good bad dog, and her enduring quest for that thing we all seek: a place to call home. I loved this book! I love Bella! Garth Stein,New York Timesbestselling author of The Art of Racing in the RainPerfect for fans of Racing in the Rain and Because of Winn Dixie! Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, delivers a rebarkable tale of one extraordinary pups search for a new family, inspired by her real-life rescue dog Bella. Bella isthe very best dog a family could ask for. Only her family, the McBrides, dont see it that way.Ever since Mrs. McBrides belly started growing, they dont seem to appreciate the way Bella cleans the crumbs from the kitchen floor or how shes always willing to play fetch after a long day. And when Bellas valiant attempt to save the Christmas tree ends in disaster, she finds herself being swiftly abandoned at the pound.As the reality sinks in that she is unwanted, Bella is heartbroken. Where did she go wrong?Things look bleak until a kind couple, the Roses, take Bella in. Her new life is filled with wonderful things like parks and snowballs, vanilla ice cream, and the National Geographic Channel. But as the weather turns cold again, the Roses start acting strangely and Bella wonders if she can really trust them. Do they actually love her, or is history about to repeat itself?And will Bella be able to find a true home in time for Christmas this year?

"e;When Emma discovers the first spot, 'like a tiny bright moon' on her left foot, she's at the funeral of her grandmother, who had been her best friend as well. The diagnosis is vitiligo, a skin condition triggered by stress. Creating a large multigenerationalcast, Standish knits an absorbing story of loss, identity, and human connections. A rewarding, realistic novel, illuminated by magical elements."e; Booklist (starred review)Wonder meets Some Kind of Happiness in this powerful tween novel from Ali Standish, author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle. While her grandmother was alive, Emmas world was filled with enchantment.But now Gram is gone, and suddenly strange spots are appearing on Emmas skin. Soon, shes diagnosed with vitiligoa condition that makes patches of her skin lose their colorand the magic in her world is suddenly replaced with school bullies and doctor appointments. But when Emma writes one last story in the journal she shared with Gram, something strange happens. Someone writes back to her, just like Gram used to. Whos writing to Emma? And just what is her story going to be, now that everything is so different?Award-winning author Ali Standish explores the ways life transforms us, and how we learn to let go of what we must while still holding fast to who we are."e;Seamlessly blending childhood wonder with the slow lessons of maturity,this tale succeeds in celebrating curiosity, thoughtfulness, and collaboration, centering on relatable characters who welcome readers into their world."e; Publishers Weekly

Discover an island of buried secrets ... A captivating coming-of-age story from the Carnegie-nominated author of The Ethan I Was Before

A touching and uplifting coming-of-age novel by a standout debut talent - perfect for fans of Wonder and A Boy Called Hope

Lonely Alma longs to explore the lush forest beyond her narrow town, but her uncle has forbidden it. One night, she ventures into the trees to see the forest for herself. There she discovers a wonderful and welcoming place, and a frightened bear cub all alone.