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Joe Tazuna has always been the most selfless person Sara Chidouin has ever known, someone she could count on to take a bullet for her. But that trust is put to the test when they wake up restrained to some strange tables and discover Joe holds a key that can set only one of them free. Thus begins a mysterious and sadistic game that will require all of their wits and faith in each other to survive…!

Humanity is in danger of extinction...and it all started in a small Spanishvillage. In every corner of the world, the mystery behind the mass fatalitiesremains at the forefront of everyone''s mind. In the latest volume, a strange manclaims to know the origin behind humanity''s demise. Who is this man, and howwill he change the fate of the world?!

'Christmas is the perfect time to share the magic of reading with your family and Scrooge's journey to redemption is still as thrilling, moving and joyous over 175 years after it was written. This has to be the perfect Christmas book' - Cressida CowellEbenezer Scrooge is a bitter and selfish old man, and worst of all . . . he hates Christmas! But this Christmas Eve there's a surprise in store for Scrooge when four spooky ghosts pay him an unexpected visit. Over the course of the night, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge how his mean and nasty behaviour has affected everyone around him . . .But is it enough to help Scrooge change his ways, just in time for Christmas Day? Or is he destined to remain miserable for ever?Perfect for any young book lover - Charles Dickens' much-loved classic is a wonderful story for all the family to share at Christmas.

Ancient and secretive, Marble Manor isn''t where Stanley Crankshaw would have chosen to spend his summer holidays. It''s not the hidden rooms or the mysterious things lurking in jars that bother him most. It''s not even the strange smells and watchful eyes that follow him around. It''s the fear of what has really happened to the house''s owner, Mr Archibald Marble. And if, as Stanley soon suspects, there is a terrible darkness at the heart of Marble Manor, will the house share enough of its secrets to help him fight back?

What happens when you become neighbors with a MONSTER? Maggie Monroe loves living in the City of Humans - she loves her school, she has lots of friends, and her family lives in a lovely human house. But when Maggie''s Dad gets a new job in the City of Monsters, her family has to move so he can be closer to work! Maggie is very upset about leaving her friends behind...and to make matters worse, she''s heard that monsters have glowing green skin and long black hair! Imagine that! Convinced that they are moving to a dangerous and scary place, Maggie is determined to never cross paths with a monster. EVER. But when a real, live, monster comes knocking at Maggie''s door, curiosity gets the best of her... A slightly spooky story with an important message about not judging others by their appearance! Young readers will love the colorful illustrations, and parents and caregivers will enjoy fostering meaningful conversations about the moral of the story.

My hand, guiding me along the wall, fell into nothingness. A shadowy blackness, deeper and stronger than any yet, opened before me, like the mouth of a cave.

Leo Wilder must protect his village from the monsters that lurk in the surrounding forest. His job is top secret, but that secret has come under threat. To protect his world, Leo must battle with the ghostly Frightmare-a powerful monster that haunts the abandoned ruins, breathing deadly blue fire at any intruder.

A thrilling battle of wits between girl and goblin in snow covered Athens...'Never forget how devious a Kallikantzaros can be. It will try to snatch Mirtoula. It will keep trying until it has her. And if it succeeds you'll never see your sister again.'11-year old Fotinoula doesn't believe her grandfather when he warns her about the Christmas goblins. After all, the Kallikantzaroi were just an old Greek myth. Creatures with blood-red eyes didn't really climb up from the underworld during the Twelve Days of Christmas to steal little children, and certainly not in a busy city like Athens.But Fotinoula soon discovers that some folktales have more truth to them than others. With her father away at sea and only an old book for guidance, she must summon up all her courage and problem-solving skills to save her little sister from one of these hideous creatures. In the process she comes to realise just how much her sister means to her.This touching story weaves together Greek customs, music, food and history to bring alive a fascinating culture and a rather creepy festive folktale.A great story for 9-12 year olds or any lover of a scary story with heart.

Eternal… Veil, lifted.…love’s… Rings, exchanged.…oath… Eyes, closed.…needs no… And then, a kiss.…witness.

The sign over the covered antique mirror said DO NOT TOUCH. Twelve-year-old Nora wished she had listened.

In order to save his uncle, Malachi is forced to summon Santa Muerte, the deity of death. He offers a year of his life in exchange for her help. With his soul on the line, he must do her bidding, to regain his freedom.

First comes the shooting pain in his head. A frenzy of inks, paints, pencils, and charcoal are put to canvas. Daniel steps back, sees the dead hand hanging over the staircase, a pool of blood below, a darkness swirling above. Then, he knows. The darkness is coming to Spirit Ridge. Coming for him. Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age seven, Daniel has always felt different. He has trouble making friends, meeting girls, and communicating with his family. Daniel learns a whole new ';different' when these real-life terrors on canvas manifest in Spirit Ridge. Luckily, he discovers friends with powers of their own who can stop the string of bizarre murders. Unless the killer is one of their own.

From the award-winning author, Jessica Renwick, comes the third installment of the Starfell series. Filled with friendship, magic, and adventure-readers will be thrilled with this follow up to The Book of Chaos and The Guitar of Mayhem!After a quiet winter, the Lichwood is waking. Soft murmurs of activity at Endora's mansion reach Tulip Manor, and Fable and her friends are restless to discover why. After an undead guard attacks the enchanted barrier that encloses the cottage grounds, Fable's magic spins out of control.When a letter arrives from the Thistle Plum Inn stating a Folkvar has been sighted in the city of Mistford, the residents of Tulip Manor find themselves thrust into chaos. A mystery involving Thorn's missing sister, a mystical bow and arrow, kidnapped magical creatures, and a dangerous curse looms over the spring festival-and it's up to Fable and her friends to solve.Deep down, Fable knows these secrets are tied to her evil great-grandmother. But if she can't fight the darkness that grows within her, she won't be able to save anyone. Not even herself.

The final book in the House of Night Other World series. Will Zoey and the Nerd Herd be powerful enough to defeat her old nemesis, or will two worlds be destroyed and claimed by Darkness?

Readers will be "e;haunted"e; by the humorous antics of a ghost with a sense of humor in this delightfully illustrated chapter book.