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Stranger Skies- Volume 2 [Bok / Pocket]

Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns. Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price. Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.

<b>A stunning full-colour illustrated adaptation of H. G. Wells' sci-fi classic, from the illustrator of <i>A Boy Called Christmas</i>, <i>The Iron Man</i> and <i>Animal Farm</i>.</b><br/><br/>1894. Across space, this earth is being watched by envious eyes.<br/><br/>What seems to be a meteorite falls to earth, but from the debris unfolds a terrifying alien threat . . .<br/><br/>Leon and and his scientist wife race against the clock to end the war of all worlds.<br/><br/>In this modernised and abridged graphic novel Chris Mould brings to life the arrival of these giant alien lifeforms in glorious full colour.<br/><br/><b>'Exquisite, detailed illustrations . . . convey as much emotion as do words in this remarkable re-imagining of War of the Worlds.' Susan Price, Carnegie winning author of <i>Ghost Drum</i><br/><br/>'An absolute masterpiece.' Kieran Larwood, author of The World of Podkin One-Ear series</b>

As the nights in Svalbard grow dark, cold and endless, a young arctic fox called Rana plays in the snow. She spends all day following the tracks of a polar bear, and enjoying the tasty treats it leaves behind. But as night begins to fall, the snow grows so thick that Rana can no longer see the footprints, let alone find her way back home! And although she is wearing her fluffiest winter coat, the arctic winter is too cold and dark for a little fox all on her own... Filled with irresistible illustrations, The Snow Fox and the Long, Long Night is a heart-warming tale of courage, and a true celebration of the arctic landscape.

<b>Murder is AFOOT in this brand new murder-mystery series by leading adult crime writer, Alexandra Benedict. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the <i>Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time </i></b><b>with a puzzle hook for middle grade readers</b><br/><br/><i>People will die for a good mince pie...</i><br/><br/>Every year, six local schools compete to win the Christmas Cup. Last year, the rival school to Brooke Parkin's school won for the most crackers pulled in a minute! This year, the cup will be judged and awarded to the school with the perfect mince pie. But when a series of murders seemed to be linked to the very mince pies (each with a clue from a letter from the alphabet imprinted in the pastry) the five neuro-divergent children must turn detective and combine their skill sets to find the killer. Can they prevent another death and save their out-of-school club from being shut down forever . . .?

<b>What calls across the centuries to three girls drawn together to lay to rest an ancient evil in the woods?</b><br/><br/>60AD<br/>A blackbird calls a warning. Anna, a slave girl running away from her Roman masters, pauses to listen as she lifts a totemic, druid carving she's found in the tunnel where she's hiding. The last thing she sees is a tangle of matted fur, a sheaf of claws, a flash of fangs, as she unleashes a hungry animal presence.<br/><br/>1783 AD<br/>Centuries later, white witch Sarah Gibson wanders the wood in search of refuge. She's at ease here with the changing seasons, the plants and animals, until one moonlit night, she senses Anna's terror. The blackbird calls a warning, but Sarah wants to help Anna's restless spirit.<br/><br/>Present day<br/>Marie is furious when her twin, Billy, secures a place at art school and she doesn't. She is sent to 'cool off' at her aunt's. But the woods nearby are hiding something. Marie can feel it. She hears the local gossip about tragic happenings there. Hopelessly caught by the ghostly voices of the past that echo uneasily in her present, Marie must pit her wits against powerful old magic.

Dear Manny [Bok / Häftad]