Ergebnis für "eden" in Literatur & Belletristik

When Becky, Joe, and Uncle Percy uncover the existence of a sixth Eden Relic—The Eden Crown—hidden somewhere in history, their destiny becomes clear: they need to find it to stop Emerson Drake and the Wraith from unleashing an apocalyptic attack on mankind, an assault that would wipe out half the world's population.

This lively Halloween collection brings together kids' favorites "Uncle Zombie", "Wendy the Witch", and "The Old Gray Goose" for spooky stories kids will love to hear again and again. Strange things happen, funny characters appear, and surprises pop up when you least expect them. The stories are scary but not overly so, making them easy and enjoyable.

Wendy the Witch: Everyday Halloween Stories for Kids is a collection of fun, spooky stories made just right for young listeners. Wendy the Witch invites kids into a world where something a little strange can happen on any ordinary day. A quiet house, a windy night, or a walk past an old place can turn into a small adventure filled with imagination and surprise. The stories are not too frightening, keeping the mood exciting while still feeling safe and friendly. There are curious moments, gentle chills, silly surprises, and bits of magic that make kids want to keep listening.

A twisty, creepy follow up to Thirteens, for fans of Stranger Things. Last Halloween, Eleanor, Pip, and Otto narrowly escaped the clutches of the evil January Society and their leader. But life in the too-quiet Eden Eld isn’t safe just yet: according to the bargain they made with Mr. January...

“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!” —Justina Ireland, New...

In a whimsical twist of fate, a well-meaning dragon abducts lonely humans to create his own version of paradise. When a brave knight-errant sets out to rescue them, he discovers that this fearsome dragon is not what he seems, leading to an unexpected adventure that challenges everything he thought he knew.

Propelled from their classroom, Daisy, Archie, and Isabella stumble into a remarkable adventure. To find the source of life itself. The Garden of Eden. But they are not alone. A primeval force stands in their way. And it seeks its revenge. Failure is not an option. Now, the children of our present must conquer the evils of the past to save our future.

The terrifying conclusion to Thirteens and Brackenbeast, for fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and Stranger Things. First they defeated Mr. January. Next they trapped his sister, Mrs. Prosper. Now Eleanor and her best friends, Pip and Otto, have one last chance to escape the People Who Look...

A dark and twisted story about a sleepy town with a dark secret--and the three kids brave enough to uncover it. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things. Every thirteen years in the town of Eden Eld, three thirteen-year-olds disappear. Eleanor has just moved to the quiet, prosperous Eden Eld. When...

After a hard school year, V has been sent to her Grandma Jojo's house for the summer in order to get away from it all. But unlike neurodivergent, artistic, sock-collecting V, Jojo is uptight, critical, and obsessed with her spotless house. She doesn't get V at all. V is sure she's doomed to have the worst summer ever. Then V starts hearing noises from inside the walls of the house... Knocks, the sounds of a girl crying, and voices echoing in the night.

The Afterdark world of Haven was far more terrible and beautiful than Pil Persins could ever have expected. But not everyone had survived the mission aboveground. They had been betrayed, and the traitor revealed a name that would soon become infamous: The Castaway King. As Pil and his friends return back underground they learn that, in their absence, a war has begun. The Elfin Mound Southden had been invaded by monsters and Fairy, and at the head of this army is the mysterious Castaway King.

Dive into the enchanting tale of the flint heart—a heart-shaped stone from prehistoric times that transforms its owner into a wicked soul. Join siblings Charles and Unity on their thrilling adventures as they journey into fairyland to confront the heart’s dark influence. Along the way, they encounter a delightful cast of characters, including the whimsical king of fairyland, a talking (and wounded) hot water bottle, and the enigmatic Zagabog. While some British phrases may puzzle American readers, the charm and humor of the story resonate universally, making it an enjoyable ...

From the award-winning author of Root Magic comes the story of a girl forced to spend the summer with a great-grandmother she’s never met—only to discover she runs a school for Southern conjure magic. If you ask Delphinia Baker, she’d tell you she has all the family she needs. Sure, her...

The Walter Award Honor–winning author of Root Magic returns with a terrifying story in the Southern Gothic tradition, inspired by the hoodoo practice of hair burning. At night, Roddie still dreams of sitting at his mother’s feet while she braids his Afro down. But that’s a memory from...

All the training in Heaven couldn't prepare me for the war on earth, nor for the love, loss, or loneliness humans feel. There are things worse than death, and every last one of them is hunting people like us. Even though we all feel human at times, we must remember, we are not them, we are their watchers.

Selah knows her rules for being normal. She always, always sticks to them. This means keeping her feelings locked tightly inside, despite the way they build up inside her as each school day goes on, so that she has to run to the bathroom and hide in the stall until she can calm down. So that she has to tear off her normal-person mask the second she gets home from school, and listen to her favorite pop song on repeat, trying to recharge.

The Baby-Sitters Club meets Stranger Things in this “spooky, heart-filled” (Lora Senf, author of The Clackity) middle grade novel about friendship, fitting in, and the afterlife, following a girl who discovers she’s not the only one at her new school who can see ghosts. Wednesday Thomas...

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century.

Once again the Old Gray Goose delivers a collection of funny, heartwarming tales perfected over six decades of campfires and thousands of enthusiastic young campers as part of his amazing lifelong work with the YMCA. Here is the definitive collection of down-home songs and stories for children of all ages, affectionately told by a compassionate man who genuinely cares about young people.

It’s C.K. and Alli’s birthday, but Lil’ Iguana doesn’t have enough money to buy his twin sisters a gift. Momma Iguana explains that a gift doesn’t have to be something you buy, but instead, can come from your heart. After getting permission, Lil’ Iguana and his diverse group of friends visit Roose’s orchard to gather apples. Journey with Lil’ Iguana and his friends as they navigate through their daily lives of learning, playing, acceptance, problem-solving, and decision-making.