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Barker Mifflin never leaves home without his go bag, his army boots, and his trusty flyswatter. As the town of Nevermind’s resident eleven-year-old survivalist, Barker knows catastrophe can strike anytime, anywhere. But now that school is out for the summer, he might be able to let his guard down. After all, he and his friends all got jobs picking strawberries at McFadden Farm. What could possibly go wrong?

Caemos durante varios segundos, muchos más de los que esperaba. Por fin, me estrello contra el suelo. Eric cae sobre mí, todavía gritando. Miro a mi alrededor y le doy un empujón suave para que se quite de encima. Se suponía que era una misión sencilla, casi aburrida. Colarme en un museo para robar una reliquia mágica es pan comido. Pero algo debe haber salido mal, porque antes estábamos dentro de un edificio y ahora nos encontramos en plena naturaleza. Además, antes era de noche y ahora apenas está anocheciendo. ¿Cómo es posible? ¿Dónde estamos?

In the second installment of the Century Quartet, Italian author P. D. Baccalario continues the mystery that will take four cities and four extraordinary kids to solve. Four kids. A wooden top. And four postcards with secret instructions. New York City, March 15 Another mysterious artifact...

Midt i maj og eksamenstid i Fremtids-Danmark: Edwin er 21 år og skal op til sine afsluttende eksaminer, og hans "forsømte forår" er ved at udvikle sig til et mareridt. Han har altid været præmiestudenten, altid velforberedt, altid fået gode karakterer. Men nu er det ved at gå helt galt, og han kender kun alt for godt konsekvenserne, hvis han dumper. Så kommer De Hvide Mænd.

Una serie de desdichas amenaza el rodaje de la nueva película de la famosa Rita Turner: los guionistas desaparecen, las cuerdas de seguridad se rompen y el presupuesto de la producción está en las últimas. El director de la película, el hermano de lord Thomsing, ha acudido a nosotros en busca de ayuda, porque sospecha que las catástrofes podrían estar relacionadas entre sí. Para llegar al fondo del asunto, hemos venido en persona a investigar. Y, claro, para pasar desapercibida ¿qué mejor idea que convertirme en doble de riesgo?

Zee went missing for a year. And when he came back, he was...different. Nobody knows what happened to him. At Zee's welcome home party, Justin and the neighborhood crew play Hide and Seek. But it goes wrong. Very wrong. One by one, everyone who plays the game disappears, pulled into a world of nightmares come to life. Justin and his friends realize this horrible place is where Zee had been trapped. All they can do now is hide from the Seeker.

"An engaging, plot-driven thriller . . ." -- Kirkus Reviews, on This Town Is Not All Right "For junior conspiracy theorists everywhere." -- Booklist, on This Town Is Not All Right In the sequel to This Town Is Not All Right, Beacon, Everleigh, and Arthur think they've left the horror of...

Barnaby Bear is officially done with Tuesdays. He’s done with the staring crowds, the lukewarm pond water, and the same old sticky honey cake. He craves the crunch of forest leaves and the thrill of the unknown. But a 500-pound bear can’t just walk out the front gate or can he? Under the cover of darkness (and with the help of a very boring Tuesday), Barnaby assembles the ultimate crew for the most daring heist in animal history.

For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. A girl who doesn’t know she’s in witness protection accidentally reveals her identity and puts her life in danger in this twisty upper middle grade thriller. For as long as Lydia can...

When Ethan Campbell and Olivia Hall sneak into a mysterious carnival, they expect a night of fun and excitement. But as they wander through the rides and attractions, they realize this is no ordinary carnival. Trapped by the owner, Ethan and Olivia find themselves at the mercy of the terrifying ringmaster. To escape, they must face challenges, each more horrifying than the last.

At Wildwood Magical Academy, mysterious shadows have begun to creep into the enchanted greenhouse, strange glowing mushrooms pulse with dark energy, and whispers of fear echo through the halls. When Willow, a clever black cat with a knack for sneaky plans, and Thistle, a bumbling but brave white bunny, discover the danger lurking beneath the surface, they leap into action to protect the academy they call home.

In their most daring adventure yet, Ivy, Willow, and Thistle find themselves at the heart of Wildwood Academy's darkest mystery. When a legendary magical artifact known as the Amulet of Echoes resurfaces, its dangerous power threatens to unravel the threads of magic that hold their world together. Guided by the enigmatic Whisperwings and the cryptic clues they leave behind, the trio ventures into the depths of the Shadowed Hall—a nexus of unstable magic—and faces off against a shadowy figure with sinister intentions.

Fortune House is a spine-chilling middle-grade mystery that invites young listeners on a suspenseful journey, teeming with restless spirits and hidden dangers. Will Janie and Caroline uncover the truth behind the house's mysteries? Can they outsmart the ghostly forces, or will they be swept up in a whirlwind of suspense?

In the second part of "The Sullivan Detective Agency" series, the Sullivan twins, Carter and Cooper, travel to Ireland with their retired detective neighbor, Mr. Amos Murphy, to investigate the secrets of the legendary Murphy family castle. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious creature, a hidden servants' quarters, and a series of strange occurrences that lead them on a thrilling adventure.

Being blind definitely has its downsides, but for Denise, life was always more on the sunny side. With a rich family, lots of friends, always dressed in the latest fashion, and living in a beautiful home, to Vanessa’s jealous eyes it would seem Denise had it all. Until one afternoon, when Denise finds herself lost, scared and all alone. Will Denise be found before danger snatches her away from her happy life?

Halloween è alle porte, e come ogni anno Lucca è pronta ad accogliere la folla di appassionati di manga, anime, fumetti e libri che immancabilmente si dà appuntamento tra le sue mura per partecipare a Lucca Comics & Games, la più importante fiera del fumetto d'Italia e tra le più celebri al mondo. Tutti si aspettano la solita, coloratissima festa, e invece un'ombra scura cala sulla città: alla vigilia dell'inaugurazione, l'organizzazione riceve infatti una lettera da un misterioso attentatore, che promette di far esplodere una bomba nei giorni di massima affluenza.

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Yo, namaku Tony Senjakala dan hidupku saat ini bagaikan sederetan mimpi buruk. Sebuah e-mail dari teman lamaku—tentang kejadian-kejadian misterius di rumahnya—terus mengusik pikiranku. Tetapi, aku berusaha melupakannya karena sudah tidak sabar lagi untuk berlibur dengan Jenny, pacarku yang...

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