New Releases by Patrick Carman

Avant que les murs soient érigés... avant la rivalité entre Abbadon et élyon... et bien avant la naissance d''Alexa... vivaient deux jeunes frères, Thomas et Roland Warvold. Leur passé semble aussi mystérieux que leur avenir. élevés dans un orphelinat horrible, ils ont été contraints de prendre la fuite. Ils ont ensuite vécu dans un monde étrange et inconnu, mêlés sans répit à d''innombrables aventures et exposés à mille dangers. Au fil des pages, les jeunes lecteurs découvriront l''histoire de Thomas et de Roland, un récit rempli d''action, de magie, de fraternité et de secrets.

The Land of Elyon has begun to fail, poisoned by the evil that creeps across the Dark Hills and into Bridewell. As she moves toward a thrilling conclusion, Alexa must find a way to overcome the Lonely Sea, rescue Yipes from the clutches of Victor Grindall, and unlock the mystery of the Tenth City. But can she find the answers she needs in time to save the Land of Elyon?

The Crossbones have a long history of destroying people who get in their way and now Ryan and Sarah find themselves in their crosshairs.

Book has video/internet tie-ins.

Algo muy extraño está ocurriendo en Skeleton Creek. Algo siniestro. Algo aterrador. Ryan rozó el misterio... y a punto estuvo de morir. Ahora está atrapado en su casa. No puede confiar en nadie, ni siquiera en sí mismo. Sus padres le han prohibido ver a Sarah, su mejor amiga, así que mientras Ryan, solo y aislado, trata de escribir todo lo que está ocurriendo, ella vuelve a investigar, arriesgando su vida para alcanzar la verdad. Para comunicarse con su mejor amigo, Sarah filma vídeos de todo lo que averigua y luego le manda a Ryan contraseñas para que él pueda verlos por Internet. Los dos juntos descubrirán que el pasado es peligroso, que el presente está lleno de trampas y que el futuro es mortal. Bienvenido a Skeleton Creek. LÉELO. MÍRALO. VÍVELO.

In the dazzling conclusion to the epic story of Atherton, Patrick Carman takes readers on the most rewarding journey of all, to the perilous realm of The Dark Planet: Earth. When Edgar discovers a way to leave the mysterious satellite world of Atherton, he couldn''t have imagined the gloom that awaited him on the dark planet, where the oceans are toxic, the forests are full of mutant monsters, and children toil in darkness, controlled by ruthless maniacs. Max Harding, an orphan of the Silo, the maker of Atherton, and the last hope of a dying world, left this place behind, and now Edgar is determined to complete the mad scientist''s spectacular plan, revealing Atherton''s true purpose. Edgar''s quest to discover Earth''s dark secret leads to an out of this world adventure in the final book of the Atherton trilogy.

“Nenhum mal pode resistir ao poder do amor para sempre”, dizia Warvold. Alexa, agora com 13 anos, se prepara para a batalha de sua vida e terá de provar que as palavras de seu mentor podem retratar a realidade. Neste terceiro volume da série, o declínio da Terra de Elyon começou. Depois de escapar da Torre Negra, a menina terá que enfrentar o perverso Grindall e seu bando de ogros, que tomaram a região e sequestraram o pequeno Yipes. E o homenzinho não é único com problemas: James, o pai de Alexa, também está desaparecido. Alexa precisa encontrá-los, mas, sendo a escolhida para proteger a Terra de Elyon, sabe que sua missão vai além do resgate: ela precisa encontrar e proteger a misteriosa Décima Cidade, um lugar envolto em névoa e segredos, que há tempos é procurado pelos aventureiros mais corajosos. Entretanto, ela não está sozinha. Junto com Alexa estão Roland e Thomas Warvold, Odessa, a loba, Murphy, o esquilo, Squire, a falcão, a mulher de Thomas, Armon, o gigante, e Balmoral, o líder da rebelião em Castália, que pegou uma carona na viagem a pedido de Thomas. A bordo do Farol de Warwick, um barco capitaneado por Roland, a tripulação precisará atravessar o Mar Solitário e sabe que inúmeros perigos irão permear a trajetória. Elyon não é mais a mesma — tudo está praticamente morto, com os maldosos ogros e morcegos circulando por toda a parte. Apesar do medo, o grupo segue em frente, pois a menina tem algo que pode fazer toda a diferença no momento da batalha: a última Jocasta, que permite sua comunicação com os animais e indica o caminho que a jovem deve seguir para alcançar seu destino final e completar sua missão. Depois de escalar grandes penhascos e passar por Lunenberg e Bridewell, a última localidade murada de Elyon, a menina chega à cidade perdida. Guiada pela Jocasta, Alexa é a única que pode chegar à Décima Cidade com vida. Mas Grindall segue seu curso e, com a ajuda de seus amigos, ela precisará bolar estratégias e ter muita coragem para encarar o mal que deseja destruir Elyon e a Décima Cidade. Em A DÉCIMA CIDADE, muitas verdades serão reveladas e Alexa terá que tomar decisões difíceis até descobrir os segredos que irão mudar, para sempre, o destino de todos em Elyon e a sua própria vida.

On Halloween night, while Ranger Canyon leads three small Squirrel Scouts on a haunted hike, Daisy sees a ghost and Elliot and his friends help investigate.

Something mysterious is happening in Skeleton Creek. Something scary. Something sinister. Ryan came close to it ... and nearly died. He is desperately trying to write down the full story. And while he does, Sarah takes videos of what she finds, then sends him the links so he can watch. Welcome to Skeleton Creek. Read it. Watch it. Live it.

The Walnut Cup, the only American stop onthe World Squirrel Soccer League tour, is takingplace in Elliot''s Park this year! Teams are arrivingfrom around the globe, and excitement''s runninghigh. But when the game ball (a perfectly roundwalnut) goes missing, it''s up to Elliot and the restof the gang to get it back!Loaded with a great story, a hilarious cast ofcharacters, and adorable artwork throughout--plus extra activities, park tips, and more--thislatest Elliot''s Park story is an irresistible read forboys and girls!

Join anytime to play for the chance to win! INCOMING! Amy and Dan have been found UNHARMED! But perhaps not for long - the ruthless Irina Spasky is right on their tail. And WHAT are those crazy kids doing poking their noses into Lucian secrets?!? Are they TRYING to get themselves killed? The 39 Clues Book 5 takes Dan and Amy on their most dangerous quest yet, one that brings them face to face with the only force capable of scaring the vicious Lucians: the Madrigals.

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah''s videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Twelve-year-old Alexa and her companions unwittingly lead Abaddon, now in the form of an enormous, horrible sea monster, to the secret community known as the Five Stone Pillars when they go to bring the people living there home.

Comme tous les étés, Alexa, douze ans, se rend dans la cité de Bridewell en compagnie de son père. Elle n''a qu''une idée en tête : trouver comment passer de l''autre coté des fortifications érigées pour protéger le royaume de Warvold des forces maléfiques qui, selon la légende, régneraient dans les forêts et collines des terres d''Elyon. Cet été-là, Alexa découvre un passage secret ! Aidée par les animaux de la forêt, avec lesquels elle parvient à communiquer grâce aux pouvoirs d''une pierre magique, elle apprend la véritable nature du danger qui menace le royaume dont le destin repose désormais entre ses mains...

Best-selling author Patrick Carman''s wild and wacky chapter book series for readers 6-8 Excerpt from Saving Mister Nibbles: While everyone was busy looking at Crash, Elliot and Twitch raced down the tree. They joined Chip at the top of the jungle gym. When they were all looking down on the party, Chip pointed his little squirrel finger. "There!" he shouted. A fluffy squirrel was lying on its side with all the other gifts. It wasn''t moving. "Why doesn''t he run away?" cried Elliot. "Maybe they stepped on him. Maybe he''s injured! I don''t know!" said Chip. Just then the boy with the red hair and all the freckles picked up the squirrel. "Run away! Run away!" yelled Twitch. But the fluffy squirrel didn''t move. "That child must have a grip of steel," said Chip. Then-to everyone''s surprise-the squirrel began to speak. The boy was pressing the squirrel''s tiny ear. He was making it speak! "Hello! My name is Mister Nibbles. What''s your name?" Mister Nibbles has been captured and taken to the yellow house across the street from Elliot''s park! Squirrels aren''t meant to live indoors (not even stuffed ones like Mister Nibbles), so Elliot and his friends come up with a plan to rescue their new friend. Can Elliot, Crash, Chip, and Twitch save Mister Nibbles before it''s too late? The cast of characters for Saving Mister Nibbles: Elliot - When there''s a problem, Elliot solves it. A lovable nerd. Chip - An amusing and athletic klutz, also Elliot''s best friend. Crash - She''s a flying squirrel visiting fron England who hasn''t quite mastered the fine art of landing. Mister Nibbles - All the squirrels in the park think Mister Nibbles is neat, but he''s a stuffed animal. Says funny things if you pinch his ear. Twitch - Elliot''s hyperactive sister who is always going.

Amy and Dan have been found unharmed, but perhaps not for long. With the ruthless Irina Spasky is right on their tail, Dan and Amy embark on their most dangerous quest yet, one that brings them face to face with the only force capable of scaring the vicious Lucians: the Madrigals.

Alexa holds the fate of Elyon in her hands! Is she strong enough to win the ultimate battle against evil? This complete fantasy trilogy includes #1: The Dark Hills Divide, #2: Beyond the Valley of Thorns, #3: The Tenth City, all in a box set.

L''heure de la bataille ultime a sonné. D''un côté, il y a Victor Grindall et de l''autre, une jeune fille, Alexa, qui tient entre ses mains l''avenir de la contrée d''élyon. Pour vaincre, Alexa doit triompher de la mer Solitaire, secourir son ami Yipes et découvrir le mystère de la Dixième Cité. Sur sa route, elle sera attaquée, trahie par un proche, puis guidée vers la manoeuvre finale, où tout sera mis en jeu. De grands secrets seront révélés. Ce sera aussi l''occasion pour Alexa de devenir une grande héroïne et de découvrir son vrai destin...

From the creator of the Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world?created as a refuge from a dying Earth?that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of Atherton: a humble fig grove; a mysterious highland world of untold beauty and sinister secrets; and a vast wasteland where he must confront an unspeakable danger that could destroy the people of Atherton. When Edgar discovers a book which contains the history of Atherton''s origins and ultimate apocalypse, his world?quite literally?begins to turn inside out.

When she finds the key to a secret passageway leading out of the walled city of Bridewell, twelve-year-old Alexa realizes her lifelong wish to explore the mysterious forests and mountains that lie beyond the wall.

When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.

V. 3 : Alexa, Roland, Thomas, Armon le géant et leurs compagnons animaliers ont quitté la Tour obscure pour prendre le large à bord du Phare de Warwick. Naviguant sur des flots agités, la petite procession dispose d''exactement cinq jours pour traverser la mer Solitaire et gagner Bridewell, où Yipes est retenu prisonnier par le diabolique Victor Gridall. Ce dernier a en effet juré de tuer son prisonnier si Alexa ne lui remettait pas la dernière jocasse dans les délais prescrits. Toujours guidés par la voix d''Elyon, la jeune fille et ses amis parviennent aux Collines interdites, où ils retrouvent avec plaisir Pervis et Nicolas, mais également le père d''Alexa. Or, Gridall les attend de pied ferme, prêt à livrer un dur combat afin de récupérer le joyau qui lui permettra enfin de traverser le champ des Chimères, d''atteindre la mythique Dixième Cité et de faire en sorte qu''Abaddon règne en maître sur le monde ... -- Dernier volet d''une trilogie campée dans un monde merveilleux peuplé d''attachantes créatures fantastiques. Ces dernières secondent une héroïne curieuse, intrépide et courageuse, qui découvre ici d''importants secrets sur son passé. [SDM].

When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.