Mallins Wood is under threat, and with it the home of the last remaining gorgon – a mythical creature that can kill with a look. Only a handful of people know that she still exists. Col and his mother are among them, and both are determined to save her, and the forest.
While Col tries to rally support amongst the locals, his mum is hatching a more deadly plan. Egged on by the evil shapeshifter Kullervo, she is ready to sacrifice Col’s best friend, Connie, to protect the gorgon. But first she needs Col to lure Connie to the gorgon’s lair…
Kapcsolódó könyvek
Joss Stirling - Finding Sky
When Sky catches a glimpse of Zed for the first time, lounging against his motorbike at school, she is drawn to him just like every other girl in Wickenridge. But Zed sees something special in her that the other girls don't have. Zed tells her they are both Savants - people with special powers like telepathy and the ability to see into the future. Not only that, she is a Savant too, and his soulfinder - meant to be together.
When a soulfinder speaks telepathically to her partner, it's like all the lights coming on in a building. You lit me up like Vegas. But for Sky it's just not that easy - she's a mystery to herself, haunted by nightmares from her past before she was adopted, and riddled with doubt and insecurity. Just when Sky is slowly coming round to the idea of being with Zed she is kidnapped by a family of criminal Savants. In a chilling twist, Sky and Zed's relationship is put to the ultimate test and the fate of those she loves lie in Sky's hands. Will Sky have the strength to embrace her power and be brave enough to control her own destiny, or will the dark demons of her past prevent her from realising her true potential?
Joss Stirling - Stealing Phoenix
What do you do when your soulmate turns out to be a thief? Steal her, of course. Phoenix was raised within the Community, a gang of thieves with paranormal powers, under the control of a harsh master known as the Seer. The notion that there's a soulmate out there for every person with a paranormal gift is mere myth in Phoenix's world. That is until the Seer gives Phoenix the details of her next target, Yves Benedict. He's more than just her next victim, he is her destiny. To be together, Phoenix must break away from the Community but resistance against the Seer puts them both in mortal danger. Phoenix has never trusted anyone before, now it's time to trust Yves with her life
Julia Golding - The Chimera's Curse
Connie is the world’s last Universal – the only person who can communicate with all creatures; the only person who can keep peace between humans and the hidden mythical beings being destroyed by pollution.
But the shapeshifter Kullervo craves her power. He wants to wipe out humanity.
During a long, hot summer, as the sun beats down and the earth gets dryer, Kullervo prepares for war. The serpent-like chimera is just one part of his frightening army. As the inferno of Kullervo’s hatred crackles into life, Connie and her best friend Col must stop him. But how? And who will survive this fight to the death?
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? Here are just a few things on Harry's mind: - A Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with a personality like poisoned honey. - A venomous, disgruntled house-elf - Ron as keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team - The looming terror of the end-of-term Ordinary Wizarding Level exams . . . and of course, the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. In the richest installment yet of J. K. Rowling's seven-part story, Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it), he finds depth and strength in his friends, beyond what even he knew, boundless loyalty; and unbearable sacrifice. Though thick runs the plot, listeners will race through these tapes and leave Hogwarts, like Harry, wishing only for the next train back.
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter receives an ominous warning from a house-elf at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: if he returns to the school at the end of the summer, terrible things will happen. But return Harry must.
His second year begins with a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Quidditch training and the intensification of old rivalries. Then the warning starts to ring true, as mysterious words are daubed on a wall, students are attacked and Ron's sister, Ginny, disappears. And so the search for Salazar Slytherin's heir begins, with the mystery pointing Harry to a clandestine chamber and a deadly creature at its heart...
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon’s house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who’s parents have been killed in a ‘car crash’. He is bullied by them and his fat, spoilt cousin Dudley, and lives a very unremarkable life with only the odd hiccup (like his hair growing back overnight!) to cause him much to think about. That is until an owl turns up with a letter addressed to Harry and all hell breaks loose! He is literally rescued by a world where nothing is as it seems and magic lessons are the order of the day. Read and find out how Harry discovers his true heritage at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, the reason behind his parents mysterious death, who is out to kill him, and how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time, the fabled Philosopher’s Stone! All this and muggles too. Now, what are they?? The Author: This is Jo’s first book and she has already written seven outlines for Harry’s further adventures at Hogwarts. She lives in Edinburgh.
Claudia Gray - Hourglass
Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.
After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend—the vampire Balthazar—hiding is no longer an option.
Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny.
Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come?
Joss Stirling - Seeking Crystal
Sparks will fly . . . Passion will ignite . . .
Crystal Brook has always been the dud Savant in her family; paranormal powers just aren't her thing. Dropping out of school with a clutch of 'E' grades and no future, she lives in the shadow of her high-flying sister Diamond. On a trip to Denver, a chance encounter with the dashing Benedict brothers leaves Diamond head over heels in love and engaged to be married. Crystal, on the other hand, is unimpressed by their charms . . . in fact no boy can annoy her as much as Xav Benedict! Back in Venice, their families assemble for Diamond's wedding and a powerful enemy seizes the opportunity to attack. Crystal and Xav must join forces to save their loved-ones, unlocking a secret that, until now, has lain deeply buried . . .
Joss Stirling - Challenging Zed
Want to know what Zed Benedict was thinking when he met his soulmate Sky Bright for the first time? Find out for FREE in this compelling short story.
The Benedict brothers all have different abilities and powers. One can move things with his mind, another can heal. Zed Benedict is the youngest and the most powerful of the seven brothers and he is on the road to destruction until he meets his soulmate, Sky Bright. She is his balance, the light to his dark. Together they are even more powerful. Zed knows that they are meant to be together and that there is a connection that cannot be denied. But how can he convince Sky that their destinies are entwined when she doesn’t even realize the true nature of her potential? A brilliant addition to the Finding Sky series for both new and old fans alike.
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Read by Jim Dale Running time: 11 hrs., 48 mins. 10 CDs. For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort. Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts...he's at Hogwarts." Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in their midst.
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter és a Halál ereklyéi
Harry, mint mindig, most is a Privet Drive-on, az őt csecsemőkorában befogadó Dursley-család otthonában tölti az iskolai szünetet. Ám hetedik tanévét nem kezdheti el a Roxfort Boszorkány- és Varázslóképző Szakiskolában. A Főnix Rendje azon fáradozik, hogy biztos helyre szöktesse, ahol Voldemort és csatlósai nem találnak rá. De teljesítheti-e folytonos bujkálás és életveszély közepette a küldetést, melyet Dumbledore professzortól kapott?
A hetedik, s egyben utolsó Harry Potter-regény megjelenése valószínűleg a legnagyobb izgalommal várt esemény a könyvkiadás történetében. J. K. Rowlingnak még a legapróbb, Harry és barátai várható sorsára vonatkozó utalásai is mind szenzációs hírekként láttak napvilágot a sajtóban.
Valóban meghalt Albus Dumbledore? Kinek az oldalán áll Perselus Piton? Mik a megmaradt horcruxok, hová rejtette el lelkét Ő, akit nem nevezünk a nevén? Harry a forradásában hordozza a Sötét Nagyúr lelkének egy darabját, s ezért párszaszájú? Ezekre a kérdésekre választ kapunk a hetedik, egyben befejező kötetben.
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter és a Félvér Herceg
A Voldemort elleni harc állása aggasztó; a baljós jeleket már a muglikormány is észleli. Szaporodnak a rejtélyes halálesetek, katasztrófák. Harry azt gyanítja, hogy esküdt ellensége, Draco Malfoy is a halálfalók jelét viseli. Az élet azonban háborús időkben sem csak harcból áll. A Weasley-ikrek üzleti tevékenysége egyre kiterjedtebb. Szerelmek szövődnek a felsőbb évesek között, a Roxfort házai pedig továbbra is versengenek egymással. Harry Dumbledore segítségével igyekszik minél alaposabban megismerni Voldemort múltját, ifjúságát, hogy rátaláljon a Sötét Nagyúr sebezhető pontjára.
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter és a bölcsek köve
Harry remegő kézzel megfordította a küldeményt. A borítékot lezáró piros viaszpecsétet címer díszítette: oroszlán, sas, borz és kígyó vettek körül egy nagy R betűt.
Harry Potter még csak hallani sem hallott Roxfortról, amikor a Privet Drive 4-es számú ház lábtörlőjére elkezdenek sorban hullani a levelek. A zöld tintával címzett és piros pecséttel lezárt sárgás pergameneket azonban gyorsan elorozza rémes nagynénje és nagybátyja. Harry tizenegyedik születésnapját egy hatalmas, bogárszemű óriás, Rubeus Hagrid zavarja meg, és elképesztő híreket hoz: Harry Potter varázsló, és felvételt nyert a Roxfort Boszorkány- és Varázslóképző Szakiskolába. Ezzel elkezdődik egy hihetetlen kaland!
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter és a Főnix Rendje
A közelgő háború árnyékában a Főnix Rendjének tagjai a Black család ősi fészkének pompáját vesztett falai között gyűlnek össze, hogy megszervezzék a Voldemort elleni harcot. A Sötét Nagyúr ereje ugyanis egyre nő, gondolatai pedig baljós álmok formájában beférkőznek Harry elméjébe, és leleplezik, milyen emésztő vágyat érez arra, hogy megszerezzen valamit, amit a Misztériumügyi Főosztályon őriznek...
A Roxfortra titkokkal és intrikákkal teli idők köszöntenek. Dolores Umbridge főinkvizítor, a Mágiaügyi Minisztérium megbízottja rendeletekkel szabályozza az iskolai élet legapróbb részleteit is, és igencsak megkeseríti Dumbledore és diákjai életét. Az igazgatóhoz hű, bátor roxfortosok azonban a háta mögött megalapítják Dumbledore Seregét, és megkezdik a felkészülést, hogy ha eljön az ideje, szembe tudjanak szállni a sötétség erőivel.
Ennek a szemet gyönyörködtető illusztrált kiadásnak a lapjain a Kate Greenaway-díjjal kitüntetett Jim Kay és a BolognaRagazzi-díj nyertese, Neil Packer varázsolja elénk a kötet ikonikus jeleneteit és szereplőit.
Lisa Jane Smith - The Salvation - Unspoken
The New York Times bestselling series continues .....
An epic battle looms - one that will not only determine Elena's own fate, but that of her entire world.
Since her true love Stefan was staked through the heart, everything has changed for Elena. Stefan was hunted down by a scientist who has created a new race of genetically-engineered vampires to take over the paranormal world. Intent on eliminating all the natural vampires left on earth, Damon is the scientist's next target. It's a race against time to find the kryptonite of these strange creatures, before they hurt everyone Elena loves.
Claudia Gray - Afterlife
The fourth book in this electrifying vampire series has all the romance, suspense, and page-turning drama that have made Claudia Gray’s Evernight books runaway successes.
Having become what they feared most, Bianca and Lucas face a terrifying new reality. They must return to Evernight Academy, Lucas as a vampire and Bianca as a wraith. But Lucas is haunted by demons, both personal and supernatural. Bianca must help him fight the evil inside him, combat the forces determined to drive them apart—and find the power to claim her destiny at last.
Readers have fallen in love with Bianca and Lucas, and they will be thrilled to read this exciting conclusion to their romantic adventure.
Terry Pratchett - The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
It's not a game any more ...Every town on Discworld knows the stories about rats and pipers, and Maurice - a streetwise tomcat - leads a band of educated ratty friends (and a stupid kid) on a nice little earner. Piper plus rats equals lots and lots of money. Until they run across someone playing a different tune. Now he and his rats must learn a new concept: evil ...
J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter és a Tűz Serlege
Attól fogva, hogy a Kviddics Világkupa döntője után felizzik az égen a Sötét Jegy, Harry Potter minden lépését veszély kíséri. A negyedik tanév elején a Tűz Serlege őt választja ki a Roxfort képviseletére a legendás Trimágus Tusán, ahol olyan feladatokkal kell megbirkóznia, amelyek a legkiválóbb varázslókat is próbára tennék. A tusa azonban csupán előjátéka egy minden eddiginél kockázatosabb erőpróbának. Little Hangleton ködlepte temetőjében ugyanis a legsötétebb mágia fortyog...
A Kate Greenaway-díjjal kitüntetett Jim Kay utánozhatatlan művészi erővel idézi elénk a negyedik Harry Potter-kötet jeleneteit és szereplőit ebben a különleges, illusztrált kiadásban.
Lisa Jane Smith - The Awakening / The Struggle
Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants.
Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that haunt his past.
Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to have Elena, he'd kill to possess her.
Collected here in one volume for the first time, volumes one and two of The Vampire Diaries, the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.
Joss Stirling - Lélektársak - Sky
Sky egy kicsit zárkózott, szorongó tizenhat éves lány, aki túlságosan jól tudja, milyen érzés kívülállónak, idegennek lenni valahol. Mikor Londonból Coloradóba költözik kissé különc nevelőszüleivel, megtapasztalja milyen egy tipikus amerikai középiskola, és milyen egy nem tipikus fiú. Zed Benedict jóképű, tehetséges, minden lány álma, csak épp sötét titkok veszik körül.
Aztán Sky egy hangot hall a fejében… Az Ő hangját. És Zed is hallja, érti az ő válaszait, amiket még ki sem mondott. Mi ez az egész? Kik a savantok, és létezik olyan, hogy lélektárs? Sky hiszi is, nem is, amíg mélyen belül fel nem éled benne egy képesség, amitől már rég meg akart szabadulni. Valami, amitől egész életében félt...
Természetfeletti képességek, szövevényes összeesküvés és két kamasz szerelme.