New Releases by John Bellairs

A classic fantasy/mystery from critically acclaimed novelist John Bellairs Lewis thought the amulet would bring him good luck--instead, it brought nothing but evil. Lewis is sure that Grandpa Barnavelt''s 1859 lucky coin is really a magic talisman in disguise. With its power, he could do anything he wante--like get back at bully Woody Mingo. But as soon as he begins wearing the coin around his neck, strange things start to happen. Mysterious letters arrive in the dead of night. A strange, shadowy figure seems to be tracking him. And when Lewis finally gets his revenge on Woody, he feels as if someone else is inside his body, urging him to go even further. Has Lewis awakened a force beyond his control?

John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Now, the ten top-selling titles feature an updated cover look. Loyal fans and enticed newcomers will love the series even more with this haunting new look!

Based on John Bellairs'' mystery-adventure series, this thrilling story will keep you on the edge of your seat! John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. And this installment by Brad Strickland is no exception! After Rose Rita Pottinger cuts her finger on an enchanted Egyptian scroll, Lewis must work together with his neighbor Florence and sorcerous uncle Jonathan to rescue Rose Rita from the tomb in which she''s imprisoned.

" Emily dépassa la haie, et la chose sortit de l''ombre. La gorge sèche, Kévin la vit se volatiliser à l''instant même où elle surgissait au soleil, aussi transparente qu''une bulle de savon. Emily continua de marcher. Kévin, lui, eut du mal à retrouver son souffle car, juste avant qu''elle disparaisse, il lui avait bien semblé voir de longues pattes velues et un corps rond et luisant. On aurait dit une araignée de la taille d''un petit chat... " Tout a commencé à cause du concours d''amateurs du collège, auquel les élèves sont tenus de participer. Kévin et Emily, qui ont décidé de faire un numéro de magie, vont visiter le musée des magiciens pour se documenter. Mais lorsque Emily se coupe le doigt avec le bord d''un vieux Manuscrit ensorcelé, des événements inquiétants commencent à se produire : Emily devient froide et distante, comme envoûtée par une étrange tombe au centre d''un cimetière de sorciers... Kévin comprend bientôt que son amie est piégée par des maléfices provenant de l''au-delà : s''il ne la sauve pas à temps, il ne la reverra peut-être jamais.

En venant habiter chez son oncle, Kévin ne s''attendait pas à se retrouver en compagnie de magiciens... ni à vivre dans une maison hantée ! Toutes les nuits, le tic-tac d''une mystérieuse pendule se fait entendre ; sans doute un sortilège de l''ancien propriétaire, adepte de magie noire. Bien d''autres événements étranges se succèdent, mais lorsque Kévin ressuscite un mort pendant la nuit d''Halloween, l''atmosphère devient franchement inquiétante...

Emily aimerait bien partir en camp de vacances avec Kévin et ses camarades : après tout, pourquoi les filles n''auraient-elles pas le droit de s''amuser comme les garçons ? Mais voilà que Mme Zimmermann, magicienne à ses heures, lui propose une aventure tout aussi palpitante héritant de la ferme de son cousin Oley, elle doit à tout prix récupérer un anneau magique qu''il a laissé derrière lui. Un anneau qui pourrait bien être dangereux s''il venait à tomber dans de mauvaises mains. Et justement, lorsque les deux amies arrivent dans la ferme déserte, l''anneau bel et bien disparu...

This classic is now reissued with a brand-new look. A boy goes to live with his magician uncle in a mansion that has a clock hidden in the walls which is ticking off the minutes until doomsday.

Ce qui était au départ deux semaines de simples vacances va se transformer en un terrifiant voyage dans le temps. Emily est ravie que ses parents acceptent de la laisser partir en vacances avec sa vieille amie Mme Zimmermann - qui est en fait une sorcière. Elle sait que cette aventure sera dangereuse, mais n''imagine pas la forme qu''elle prendra jusqu''à ce qu''elles rencontrent sur leur route un tunnel... et se retrouvent dans la neige, en hiver 1828, au cœur de la Pennsylvanie. Ce retour dans le passé doit permettre à Mme Zimmermann de récupérer ses pouvoirs magiques, aidée par celle qui l''a initiée, Mamie Wetherbee. Mais elle ne se doutait pas qu''elle perdrait la mémoire et que toutes deux se retrouveraient piégées en 1828...

In 1951, while visiting a distant cousin in the English countryside, thirteen-year-old Lewis Barnavelt accidentally unleashes demonic forces and summons the ghost of an evil wizard bent on killing the Barnavelt family.

Qual o mistério no incessante tique-taque das paredes da mansão do assustador bruxo Izard? Lewis, um esperto garoto de dez anos, seu tio Jonathan, expert em magia, e a enxerida vizinha Sra. Zimmermann vão tentar desvendar este enigma. John Bellairs é um dos mais consagrados autores juvenis dos Estados Unidos. Este livro marca o início da série de aventuras de Lewis Barnavelt.

Lewis Barnavelt tries to avert disaster when the destruction of an old bridge threatens to release a diabolical force, the legacy of a long-dead evil magician.

A boy goes to live with his magician uncle in a mansion that has a clock hidden in the walls which is ticking off the minutes until doomsday.

A young boy discovers a clue that points to an incredible treasure… When Miss Eells gives young Anthony a job at the library, he thinks he’ll just be dusting shelves and filing books. Instead, he discovers a hidden clue leading to the treasure of eccentric millionaire Alpheus Winterborn. Miss Eells thinks the clues are a practical joke left by the odd, old Winterborn before he died. But then why do things suddenly start getting so strange? And terrifying? This first book in John Bellairs’ Anthony Monday Mystery series will have young readers on the edge of their seats, desperate to race ahead the story’s final surprise. Books by John Bellairs: The Doom of the Haunted Opera The Figure In the Shadows The Ghost in the Mirror The House With a Clock In Its Walls The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring The Mansion in the Mist The Specter From the Magician''s Museum The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder

Something evil has taken over… Lewis Barnavelt and his uncle are in England, visiting a cousin at Barnavelt Manor. Lewis quickly becomes friends with the housekeeper’s son, and as the two boys explore a garden maze, Lewis accidentally unleashes demonic forces that summon the ghost of an evil wizard bent on destroying his entire family. Can Lewis fight the maniacal wizard, or will all the Barnavelts perish? * “Chock-full of deliciously spooky details and narrated in a voice that is as cozy as it is ornery, this tale is utterly spellbinding.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “The well-devised plot and the spooky atmosphere will please the series'' many fans as well as new readers who like their mystery stories scary.” —Booklist “Satisfyingly hair-raising.” —Kirkus Reviews Books by John Bellairs: The Doom of the Haunted Opera The Figure In the Shadows The Ghost in the Mirror The House With a Clock In Its Walls The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring The Mansion in the Mist The Specter From the Magician''s Museum The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder

In 1951, while visiting a distant cousin in the English countryside, thirteen-year-old Lewis Barnavelt accidentally unleashes demonic forces and summons the ghost of an evil wizard bent on killing the Barnavelt family.

Johnny and his friends must unravel the baffling riddle in Peregrine Childermass''s will--or an evil madman will unleash a force so powerful it could destroy the world! Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.