Ergebnis für "Fire" in Humor

Books 1, 2 and 3 in the SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series – known collectively as THE FACELESS ONES TRILOGY, Derek Landy's fantastically imaginative series about our favourite dead detective. SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT Stephanie's uncle, Gordon, is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves...

With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more. At least, that's what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland.

After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced - against his will - that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on high alert for fire danger. Hank is sure he and Slim can defend the ranch against anything that comes their way...that is, until they come face-to-face with a wildfire unlike any grass fire they’ve seen before.

After twelve-year-old John Boarhog’s mom dies, the last thing he wants is to be schlepped off to the Jersey Home for Boys, where kids are forced to make skinny jeans for hipsters and are fed nothing but kale. Instead, he makes himself a snug home in the ceiling of the New York Museum of Natural History, where he reads anything he can get his hands on and explores the artifacts after hours. But when a rare Egyptian ruby—the highlight of the museum’s new exhibit—goes missing, John is accused of the crime.

When 11-year-old Aidan receives a mysterious package of sweets from South America in the post, he and his two best friends Sadie and Hussein eat one sweet each - and suddenly develop amazing superpowers. Sadie can move objects with her mind. Hussein can control any electronic device. And Aidan can ignite his body at will...and when he's on fire, he can fly. When they discover that the sweets were sent by a traitorous criminal who is trying to hunt them down to get them back, they have to use all their new powers to outwit him.

‘One of the greatest ever writers for children’ – Garth Nix ‘A true original’ – Katherine Rundell ‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller ‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard Deciding she has nothing more to lose...

Award-winning author Jennifer Armstrong makes history come alive through the heartwarming tale of a 19th-century horse who demonstrates to children the importance of responsibility and duty. Even when Magnus the horse is told his services to the Broadway Firehouse are no longer needed, he continues appearing at the scenes of fires. Luckily for the townspeople and the firemen, Magnus turns up just when they need him the most.  

Read by John Sessions. A high spirited Arabian Nights fantasy, the dazzling sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle. Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This dream is a complete castle in the...

It’s Dragon New Year, a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime event, and Ava and Jack can’t wait to celebrate with Graun and Fafnine! There’ll be picnics, parties, a bonfire and – best of all – a majestic fireworks display. But with two naughty dragons on the loose, and a set of self-important dragon triplets on a mission to bring them down, the celebrations soon turn into a disaster of epic proportions. Have the naughty dragons finally gone too far?

This story starts out with a familiar premise: Michael and Sheila visit a fire station. But then the Munsch flair for imaginative insight and humor takes over. While the two kids are exploring a fire truck, an alarm goes off—and away go Michael and Sheila to the rescue!

This collection of 18 campfire stories include funny stories about farts and summer camp. There are spooky tales of graveyards, blood-red rivers, and stories about Bigfoot. There are true stories about being lost in Yellowstone National Park and an inspiring Native American legend of Tsali. There are scary tales to make your hair stand on end. The book also includes some urban legends which have been passed down from generation to generation. There are some tales that might make you jump out of your skin.

Twelve-year-old Ellis embarks on a daring quest to save his mother, who is battling a rare illness. Inspired by her stories of a legendary herb said to possess miraculous healing powers, he sets off into the wilderness with his loyal golden retriever, Max. Along the way, Ellis teams up with fellow adventurers Ian and McKenna, each driven by their own hopes and dreams. Together, they face treacherous terrain, fierce storms, and even a bear, learning the true meaning of courage and friendship.

Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen. Bursting with friendship, family and fun adventures – and perfect for reluctant readers! ‘Highly entertaining!’ – Guardian "Funny, heartwarming and ideal for independent junior readers" – Booktrust ‘Pitch...

This clever comic adventure from debut author Henry Clark is a truly original and utterly wacky story about the importance of intelligence and curiosity in a complacent world. The adventure of a lifetime begins between two sofa cushions.... When River, Freak, and Fiona discover a mysterious sofa...

Born into a world with only seven days to live, Sim faces the same choice everyone does: how will he spend them? Is there something greater to hope for? A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka...

Listeners will laugh aloud at the silly antics of a pair of opinionated sea mammals in a tale presenting two sides of a debate, slyly revealing the way identical facts can be used to support opposite positions. A boastful whale and a showboating otter compete in a battle of words to prove that...