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Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother ...' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the...

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author James Patterson comes the next middle grade hit with this ghostly adventure story. I'm Finn McAllister, I'm a normal middle schooler, and on June sixth I died. I know, I know - you weren't expecting me to die so soon. Me neither. But dying is...

When a lifelong friendship just isn't long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, he's a ghost...

Sammy Jacobs is into ghosts and science fiction. Not exactly the smartest hobby—at least not if you ask Sammy's parents. They're research scientists and they only believe in real science. But now Sammy's met someone who's totally unreal. He's hanging out in Sammy's room. And eating his cereal at breakfast. Sammy's got to find a way to get rid of his new "friend." Only problem is...Sammy's new "friend" is invisible.

If children's tales are sometimes a little scary, it is because children need imagery to conjure and get rid of their fears in a symbolic, healthy way. Stories are all the more pleasurable if they add an element of horror; children are fascinated, as horror stories provide a healthy way of taking into account intense emotions and making sense of them. This compilation includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights. These stories all have in common the fact that they impress children in a healthy way, igniting the imagination and bringing healing emotions into light; but still, they are suitable for the youngest children, as their teachings are always brought up in a symbolic way.

The Argonauts are the greatest heroes in Greek mythology—brave, forthright, and selfless! Or ARE they? Dive into this funny, action-packed adventure and discover the real heroes: the monsters. From Joshua Pruett, Emmy Award-winning writer on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and coauthor of the New...

Fjelle und Emil sind beste Freunde. Zusammen besuchen sie die Grundschule im verschlafenen Örtchen Flusenbek. Eigentlich alles stinknormal, bis auf eine Kleinigkeit: Fjelle ist ein großes, bärenstarkes Monster mit einer Vorliebe für Petersilie und der Eigenart, die Gefühle von Menschen in seiner Nähe zu spiegeln. Das heißt: Wenn jemand ängstlich ist, ist Fjelle super ängstlich, wenn jemand fröhlich ist, ist er super fröhlich. Die Flusenbeker sind daran gewöhnt, schließlich hat ja jeder so seine Macken.

Frank and Kevin are best friends unhappy living in caskets and only going out at night. Wanting more, they set off on a series of adventures to discover who they really want to be. Join these loveable monsters as they try out a pirate’s life, visit ancient Rome, strap on guitars, and embark on a series of adventures only to learn that sometimes the best you can do is love yourself, and be the best vampire you can be!

You shouldn't bring a pet to school. But Mary's pet is super cool! You're not supposed to bring your pet to the School of Monsters if you haven't fed them yet. But Mary LOVES her little pet! Surely it will be OK to sneak him inside her hat just for the morning?

You shouldn't bring a pet to school. But Mary's pet is super cool! You're not supposed to bring your pet to the School of Monsters if you haven't fed them yet. But Mary LOVES her little pet! Surely it will be OK to sneak him inside her hat just for the morning?

Willkommen bei den Süßmanns – ein vampirischer Serienstart von Stefanie Dahle. Luna Süßmann ist ein ganz normales Menschenmädchen ... na ja, fast. Schließlich lebt sie bei einer Vampirfamilie in einem alten Schloss mitten im idyllischen Liebengrün. Klar, dass davon niemand etwas wissen darf! Vor lauter Geheimniskrämerei fühlt Luna sich manchmal richtig einsam und flüchtet in Tagträumereien. Zu allem Überfluss hat es ihre Mitschülerin Sofia auf sie abgesehen und nutzt jede Gelegenheit, um Luna bloßzustellen.

Dieses Hörbuch bietet jede Menge lustige und spannende Geschichten für kleine Helden. Gruselige Gespenster treffen auf freundliche Vampire, ein Indianer auf ein Wildpferd und Florian auf einen neuen Freund. Und nicht nur das: Philipp beobachtet die Feuerwehr beim Einsatz und eine Kindergartengruppe geht auf Entdeckungstour im Wald.