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The island of Crampton Rock has emerged from pirate battle. But something far more sinister is on the move ... What claim does the Darkling family have on Stanley Buggles'' home? And do the Darkling twins really keep a two-headed snake as a pet? Originally published under the title ''The Darkling Curse''.

THE ICY HAND VOLUME 2 :THE SECOND ADVENTURE IN STANLEY BUGGLE''S SAGA Even more wicked and weird than the first! Stanley is looking forward to a relaxing winter. After all, nothing could have been weirder than the werewolf curse and plotting pirates he had to face the summer before! Or at least that''s what Stanley thinks; but he has a lot to learn about Cramdon Rock, especially after accidentally bringing some dead pirates back to life—ones that make the previous pirates he faced look like cuddly puppy dogs and ones that are trudging across the arctic determined to fi nd a magical medallion in Stanley''s house. The only person who can save him is his dead great-uncle Bartholomew, which is a little tricky considering he''s...well, dead. Oh, and did we mention headless? With the help of a talking stuffed fish and a new friend named Daisy, Stanley sets out to fi nd his great-uncle''s head, stop the pirates, and win over some new readers in this second funny and spooky installment of a thrilling new series.

A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this second book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When the junk-shop dog moves in underneath the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, their route to the kitchen is blocked! The noise of rumbling stomachs is keeping everyone awake, and their last few stale breadcrumbs won’t keep them going long. Do they dare to go…OUTSIDE?

With a werewolf still on the loose, Stanley Buggles knows that Crampton Rock lies in deadly danger. Who will confront the escaped criminal who roams the wild and windy moor? And how will the treasure keepers protect the gold mine from the threat of piracy ...? Originally published under the title ''The Treasure Keepers''.

A band of tiny swashbucklers learn that treasure hunting is risky business in this epic conclusion of a chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! The Pocket Pirates have left the safety of their shelf to search for gold…but dangers await them. The skirting-board mice are on the prowl, and the shopkeeper has an unwelcome surprise in store! Will they find the treasure they seek…or return to their ship-in-a-bottle empty-handed?

Stanley Buggles holds the key to the smugglers'' map. But does he dare to uncover its ancient secrets? What will happen if he ventures down into the treacherous tunnels? And who is following behind...? Originally published under the title ''The Smugglers'' Mine''.

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. And all looks crisp and cosy as Stanley Buggles settles down for the winter. But something wicked has blown in with the wind. What is the headless ghost desperate to tell Stanley? And who are the deadly pirates, marching through the oncoming blizzard? Originally published under the title ''The Icy Hand''.

A band of tiny swashbucklers battle the summer heat—and a sneaky spider—in this third book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! Up on the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, the summer heat is rising. Flies are swarming around Button’s pirate ship. And Mr Dregby, the house spider, has got his six hungry eyes peeled and his eight hairy legs ready for action…but Button is ready for danger!

THE WOODEN MILE VOLUME 1: PIRATES...WEREWOLVES...LOST TREASURE AND A SPOOKY HOUSE Something Wickedly Weird is most definitely here! Crampton Rock seems like a lovely seaside town...at least until dark. When eleven-year-old Stanley Buggles inherits a house from a mysterious uncle he didn''t know he had, he also inherits a mystery and some strange and sinister new neighbors. The questions begin to pile up: Why are all the dogs in town three-legged? Why is no one on the streets after dark? Is it true that the man who runs the candy shop is a werewolf? And why do those shoemakers look an awful lot like pirates? With the help of Mrs. Carelli, a housekeeper, and a talking stuffed fish, Stanley begins to unravel the mysteries that haunt his great-uncle''s death and have set their sights on him. A thrilling, spooky, and funny read, and the first installment of a kid-pleasing new series.

Don''t miss out on the sixth and final installment in the Something Wickedly Weird series, The Treasure Keepers. The conclusion to this darkly funny series has it all: eerie black-and-white illustrations by author Chris Mould, swashbuckling pirates, werewolf showdowns, plenty of danger, and, best of all, secrets revealed. Find out what happens to Stanley Buggles when he inherits an estate at the fantastical Crampton Rock.

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. When Stanley Buggles inherits his great-uncle''s house on Crampton Rock, it seems like a perfect place for a long summer holiday. But there''s always something to go and spoil it all, isn''t there? What is the dark secret of the mysterious sweet shop owner? Why are all the dogs three-legged? Is there really a werewolf on the loose? And what do the old buccaneers want with Stanley? Originally published under the title ''The Wooden Mile''.

Stanley''s claim on Candlestick Hall, left to him by his great-uncle Bart, has been taken over by a family named the Darlings, and now Stanley must prove that Candlestick is really his.

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. But Stanley has awoken the ghostly world of long dead and buried pirates - and they are heading to meet him ... Originally published under the title ''The Silver Casket''.

A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When a band of mice kidnaps Jones, the ship’s cat, and ransoms him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it’s always winter…the place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship’s cat back?

SOMETHING WICKEDLY WEIRD IS HERE The only thing worse than pirates are undead pirates. He might have survived the first two books, but Stanley Buggles has hardly found a quiet life in his home of Cramdon Rock. Now there are two more dead pirates out to find Stanely, and this time there''s an army with them. They want the precious key to the Silver Casket. Stanley doesn''t know what''s inside the Silver Casket, but he and his friends will do everything in their power to not find out.

Dark, scary, and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed! The great walled city of Hangman''s Hollow is at war with the forest outside. Into this war, one dreadful night, fate delivers a skinny, helpless boy. But maybe Pip isn''t as helpless as he seems. Maybe he is the one who will defeat the wood witches and rescue the children of Hangman''s Hollow.

In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn''t watching, a tiny pirate crew come out of the ship to explore. They aren''t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure... When the skirting-board mice kidnap Jones, the ship''s cat, and ransom him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it''s always winter ... The place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship''s cat back ...?

A thrilling new mystery unfolds on Crampton Rock as Stanley Buggles seeks to uncover the secrets of a mysterious map. There''s a new addition to the island of Crampton Rock. His name is MacDowell (yup, just one name) and he claims to have had some amazing pirate adventures with Admiral Swift, the great uncle of Stanley Buggles. Eager to learn more, Stanley wonders if this man could help him uncover the secret of the Smuggler''s map. But can MacDowell be trusted? Or does the old adage "once a pirate, always a pirate" hold true? Join Stanley in Smugglers'' Mine, a captivating installment in the Something Wickedly Weird series by Nottingham Children''s Award-winning author Chris Mould. Perfect for reluctant readers and kids aged 10-14, this spooky tale set in a fishing village is filled with wacky characters, hidden treasures, and a curse that will keep you turning pages. With its blend of mystery, horror, and adventure, Smugglers'' Mine is an irresistible read for middle grade readers who love stories with villains, teamwork, and a touch of the supernatural.

Gilbert was not an ordinary cat. This wasn t surprising because he had never seen another cat. Taken from his mother before his eyes had opened, he had spent most of his childhood inside a paper bag. As a result, he was frightened of just about everything. The best place to be was inside a nice brown paper bag, under the bed, away from the changing skies, away from vicious birds, and scary butterflies. One night something else crawled under the bed and Gilbert soon discovered that life wasn t as frightening as he d thought.

Gilbert is not a happy cat. The lady he calls his mum has put him outside and shut the door. Nature is horrible. The grass is hurting his feet and the only place to hide is inside an old paper bag. He has had a scary dream and now he is going to be sick all over the big angry cat from next door..

Una INSÒLITA història de Nadal per a nens de 8 a 108 anys. Si ets una d''aquelles persones que creuen que hi ha coses impossibles, hauries de deixar de llegir aquest llibre immediatament. No és per tu. Segueixes llegint? Doncs comencem... Aquesta és una història d''aventures, neu, segrestadors, elfs, encara més neu, i un nen d''onze anys que es diu Nikolas i que no té por de creure en la màgia.

Il libro da cui è tratto il film Netflix «Un fantastico mix di fiaba, folklore e divertimento.» Francesca Simon «Un libro splendido, che è già un classico. » The Guardian «Con Matt Haig il Natale è di nuovo Felice.» Jeanette Winterson «La più classica e immortale delle storie di Natale degli ultimi decenni.» Stephen Fry STAI PER LEGGERE LA VERA STORIA DI BABBO NATALE. Se pensi che certe cose siano impossibili, metti subito via questo libro. (Perché questo libro è PIENO di cose impossibili.) Stai ancora leggendo? Bene. Allora cominciamo… Adesso lo sanno tutti, chi è Babbo Natale. Ma c’è stato un tempo in cui non lo conosceva proprio nessuno. È stato quando era solo un ragazzino di nome Nikolas, che viveva nella seconda casa più piccola di tutta la Finlandia, con un padre che faceva il taglialegna, una zia che aveva un bruttissimo carattere e una bambola-rapa, che poi è misteriosamente scomparsa. Questa è la sua storia vera, un’avventura piena di neve, rapimenti, renne scontrose, topi sognatori, e poi ancora neve, elfi, troll, sempre neve, di nuovo neve e magia, tanta magia. La magia, se ci si crede, non tradisce mai! Da uno dei più amati autori inglesi contemporanei, la vera, indimenticabile storia di Babbo Natale, da cui è stato tratto il film di Gil Kenan con Jim Broadbent, Henry Lawfull, Kristen Wiig e Maggie Smith.

Nicolás era un chico que no tenía regalos en Navidad, y a pesar de que vivía muy humildemente, era feliz. Hasta que su padre decidió emprender un largo viaje para obtener una recompensa y salir de la pobreza... Empeñado en reunirse con su padre, Nicolás atraviesa bosques y montañas nevadas en un recorrido fascinante que le llevará a la tierra de los Elfos. Allí conocerá sorprendentes personajes y vivirá aventuras que desafiarán su imaginación, para comprender al fin cuál es la magia de la Navidad... y cómo salvarla.

Pip sigue atrapado en el interior de la ciudad amurallada de Valdelahorcado... Junto a sus dos amigos, Toad y Frankie, permanece escondido, pero el frío y sanguinario señor Jarvis, el hombre del garfio, recorre las callejas en busca de otros niños que entregar a las brujas. Ahora cuenta con un enigmático aliado. Y las malvadas criaturas del bosque acechan en la oscuridad... ¡Adéntrate en el misterioso mundo del Bosque de la Rueca!

Desplomados sobre sacos de harina y durmiendo hechos un ovillo, se escondían en la vieja panadería quince niños que habían huido para salvar la vida... Pip había llegado a Valdelahorcado por casualidad, huyendo de un orfanato que se encontraba a muchas leguas de allí. Su llegada había despertado a los rastreadores del bosque. Nadie sabía qué pasaría después, pero lo que sí sabían era que el mero hecho de existir bastaba para ponerlo en peligro.

Un piccolo topo con un grande cuore Trovare il proprio posto nel mondo non è facile. Soprattutto se sei un topolino, e soprattutto se sei il miglior amico di Babbo Natale. Intendiamoci, sono due cose incredibili, ma a volte non ti fanno sentire proprio a tuo agio. È così per Miika che vive a Elfhelm, un villaggio del nord di un paese che gli umani chiamano Finlandia, popolato da elfi, renne volanti e qualche fata. Qui è dove Miika abita, ma forse non è il suo posto. Forse, pensa Miika, dovrebbe passare più tempo con i suoi simili, a caccia di formaggio, funghi e nuove avventure. E quando conosce Bridget, una topolina estremamente coraggiosa, sente che quelle avventure, sonou200b finalmente a portata di zampa. Quello che Miika non sa è che i guai, grossi guai, lo aspettano proprio dietro l’angolo e per uscirne dovràu200b fidarsi di chi suo amico lo è davvero. Anche se non ha un paio di baffi u200bproprio uguali ai suoi. DA UNO DEI PIÙ AMATI AUTORI CONTEMPORANEI, UNA FAVOLA MAGICA PER TUTTI COLORO CHE CREDONO NELL’AMICIZIA, NELL’AVVENTURA E NEL FORMAGGIO!

Una oscura noche de invierno, un chico joven y flacucho, llamado PIP, llega a las puertas de Valdelahorcado... Ha escapado del orfanato, la huida ha sido un éxito, pero no contaba con que su viaje terminaría en tan misterioso lugar. Sobre esta siniestra localidad pesa una maldición, y las criaturas del bosque, alentadas por las brujas, secuestran a los niños del pueblo... ¡Adéntrate en el misterioso mundo del Bosque de la Rueca!

This book of ghost stories will send shivers down your spine! It contains ten tales, five retold classic ghost stories and five original ghost stories by Chris Mould. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Contents: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe, Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit, The Bagman''s Story by Charles Dickens, The Phantom Coach by Amelia B Edwards, And by Chris Mould: A Bedtime Tale, The Stranger, By the Fireside, Aboard the Armadillo, The Very Last Train.

«Matt Haig è sorprendente.» Stephen Fry «Una storia calda e avvolgente.» The Guardian Nel mondo sta scomparendo la magia, nessuno più sembra crederci, e questo rischia di compromettere la festa più bella dell’anno… Lo sa bene Babbo Natale, che ha già tanti problemi da risolvere nel suo regno incantato che tanto incantato rischia di non essere più, tra renne che non riescono a volare, elfi che scioperano e troll sul piede di guerra. Ma la sera della Vigilia si avvicina e non c’è tempo da perdere: anzi, è proprio il tempo che va fermato, per riuscire a consegnare i regali a tutti i bambini nel mondo. C’è solo una ragazzina che può aiutare Babbo Natale, una ragazzina che ha un desiderio importantissimo che solo lui può esaudire. Dall’autore di Un bambino chiamato Natale, una storia magica piena di orribili verruche, pipì di renna, crudeli orfanotrofi e perfino una regina!