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Grubbs Grady treads new ground in this, the eighth dramatic title in the Demonata. But beware - Trespassers will be eaten!"e;We spot the werewolves as we skim the treetops. Mutated, vicious, hairy monstrosities, all fangs, claws and muscles. The beast within me tries to force its way to the surface, howling silently at its warped brethren. I've never rid myself of the wolf..."e;As the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up a new lead, it takes them to an old, unexpected foe - the Lambs.The curse of the Gradys has returned with a vengeance. Werewolves are on the loose. And they're hungry...

Events take an unexpected turn in this ninth awesome foray into the worlds of the Demonata...The Disciples are being manipulated by beings older than time. Only Kernel Fleck knows that something is wrong. But he is in the grip of a creature who cares nothing for the fate of humanity. Voices are calling to him from the darkness and he's powerless to resist.Kernel has already been to hell and back. Now he's about to go further...

The final dramatic conclusion to Darren Shan's international phenomenon, The Demonata. Expect the unexpected...Beranabus and Dervish are gone. Bec has formed an unholy alliance with Lord Loss. Kernel is blind, held on Earth against his will. Grubbs is mad with grief and spinning out of control.The demons are crossing.The Disciples are falling.The Shadow is waiting.Welcome to the end.

The rugged west coast of Ireland seems like the perfect place for a holiday. Then everything starts to go wrong. Colin is aware of an awful smell coming off the land, a smell of death and decay...Colin and Prill were looking forward to a holiday of fun and adventure in Ireland. It would have been perfect if only they hadn't had to drag along their "e;odd"e; cousin Oliver. But Oliver, it turns out, isn't their biggest problem.Almost from the moment they arrive, Colin feels sick from an awful smell, so powerful and horrible that it seems to be rising from the land of the dead. At the same time, Prill is visited by a strange creature creeping into her dreams. Who is she, and what does she want?Only Oliver seems untouched by the danger. As the hot summer days continue, their terror mounts and their baby sister becomes critically ill. Oliver links the present horror with the terrible famine in Ireland of the 1840s - and the strange occupant of the nearby caravan, whose land was lost then through eviction - and he must bring about the reconciliation to save himself and his cousins.

Skye is looking for an escape from the reality of last summer when her sister died in a tragic accident. Her parents think that a camp for troubled teenagers might help her process her grief. All of the kids at the summer camp have lost someone close, but is bringing them together such a good idea? And can everyone at camp be trusted? When Skye starts receiving text messages from someone pretending to be her dead sister, she knows it's time to confront the past. But what if the danger is right in front of her?

The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts! Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual. She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs. When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger. And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever. New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship. (Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have secrets...)

From the author of HORRIBLE HISTORIES... Welcome back to the strange town of Wildpool... There's a new mayor in Wildpool (though not necessarily the one that everyone voted for!) and something very mysterious is afoot and there's a danger the Ladies Who Crunch will be forced to move home and that Wiggott's Wonderful Waxworld – about to be reopened – will actually be demolished. Can Molly and Boy save the day? Will Wildpool ever be the same? The second in a spellbinding new fiction series from bestselling Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary.

From the author of the award-winning Starfell series comes a spooky adventure about the bonds of family and friendship!Even though her mother is obsessed with the paranormal, thirteen-year-old Lavender Raine does not believe in ghosts. Or spirits. Or specters-or whatever you want to call them. But when her cat bolts into the woods and she chases after him, they are confronted by a chilling presence that puts her belief to the test. With her grandmother''s necklace disappearing, her best friend having boy trouble, and that ghost-or whatever it is-showing up at every turn, things keep getting worse. With help from her quirky friend, Rosie, and her sassy cat, Blot, can Lavender find the necklace and get rid of the ghost haunting her?

My magic isn't the only thing hiding in this small town...Homeschooled all my life to care for my mother, I reluctantly accept an offer to attend the local university.Little did I know, it's a facade concealing a supernatural academy.Suddenly thrust into a world of magic, I discover I'm not human, and neither are the four enigmatic men vying for my attention: the brooding vampire, the mysterious witch, the gentle giant werewolf, and the sweet one whose nature eludes me.As I grapple with newfound powers and a lifelong truth I had never been willing to accept, I uncover dark forces that have kept them hidden. But with revelation comes consequence, and I soon realize the curses I've unleashed may jeopardize not only my fate but the entire magical realm.With malevolent forces closing in, I'm forced to confront my deepest fears and make a choice that will shape the destiny of us all.NOW A COMPLETED 5-BOOK SERIES! Slow burn, steam increases with series.

Straighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The deliciously funny debut from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.

The fifth action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!Very few people ever enter the Shadow Woods, for these woods are like no others. Hidden deep within them is the Gateway to the Shadow Realm - a dark and chaotic world where all kinds of gruesome creatures live...On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of the magical gateway, and that her destiny is to protect the human world from the goblins, trolls and evil sprites that inhabit the Shadow Woods.Each book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, and in this fifth action-packed adventure, it's the turn of the nasty Icicle Imps!

Book #3 in this fully illustrated, not-so-spooky chapter book series starring everyone¿s favorite little zombie Ghoulia, Auntie Departed, and Tragedy the greyhound are back for another adventure atCrumbling Manor! They¿re preparing for the annual Dead but Not Departed New Year¿s Eveparty. A young ghost arrives, and he seems to be fading away. Turns out, the ghost has forgotten his own name and is in danger of vanishing entirely¿all because there¿s no one left alive who remembers him. Not on Ghouliäs watch! If she can help the ghost figure out his name, she¿ll be able to keep him safe. But will Ghoulia be able to discover the truth before it¿s too late? With all the hijinks and Tim Burton¿style art that made Books #1 and #2 fan favorites, Book #3 is sure to deliver!

“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life. Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.

As Lewis and Rose Rita investigate all the supernatural happenings in New Zebedee, they get more than they bargained for when a new family moves into the Hawaii House.

In einem gespenstischen haus tief in den bergen von Transsilvanien lebt Nicu, ein vampir ohne fangzähne. Ja, das ist richtig, ohne fänge! Gehänselt von seinen freunden, verspottet von seinem großen bruder und fast verleugnet von seinen eltern, wird Nicu alles mögliche tun, um fangzähne zu bekommen und die rüpel zu bekämpfen.

THE SHADOWS ARE COMING...Georgia Boone sees evil, shadowy creatures in mirrors. They look like humanoid crows and stare at her with hungry red eyes. When Georgia is sent to the UK's most prestigious mental health centre, Brookwood Hospital, she is forced to face her fears and answer the question...ARE THE SHADOWS REAL OR IS IT ALL IN HER HEAD?If you love dark fantasy books, you'll love The Shadow Keepers from award-winning author, Marisa Noelle. Click the BUY NOW button to find out if the shadows are real...

With the myriad of supernatural beings after Maddy Page, she knew it was only a matter of time before one succeeded in taking her.Supposedly, the demon Justin did it to help her-believing that if they uncover why she''s so unique, her odds of survival will improve. She does want to know, but can she really trust a murderer?Justin should be traveling the world with Mads, but instead they''re in hiding. He blames his sudden need to play the hero on the mortal feelings Mads has cursed him with. He''s in over his head, but he''ll stop at nothing to save her-even teaming up with an enemy. Meanwhile, MJ and his friends have scoured the globe to find Maddy, yet they''ve repeatedly come up empty. Now fear and desperation lead MJ on a dark path, one that risks exposing her even further.The danger Maddy''s faced so far is nothing compared to the future that awaits her if her true identity is revealed.

In this thrilling conclusion, Charity and her friends must help Aidan defend the fortress against a militia led by Aidan''s "disenfranchised" human half-siblings who want only one thing: the power of the Klaas. Everything is on the line as Charity must venture into a terrifying world called The Withering to find someone named Perchta, supposedly their last hope for help. But will Charity survive the strange creatures and even more shocking truth that await her?

Synopsis:Briella uses Scout's pencils to sketch some props for their surprise Halloween party for the Gatherers. Her magic is still on the fritz and she is relying on Scout's magic to bring her sketches off the page to 3D status. When Scout uses her magic on a picture of a scary house, the fairies are thrilled with the result.While exploring the interior of the building, Scout realises just how talented Briella is. Hidden amongst the layers are creatures drawn in intricate detail designed to scare the pants off those who come across them.An unforeseen incident causes the release of Briella's magic, creating mayhem and terror.About the books:The House of Horrors is the second of six books in the Halloween Madness Series written by Marnie Atwell. It is a spin-off of her Starlight Investigations series and gives her fans a more personal relationship with the main characters of those books.Readers do not need to have read the Starlight Investigation series to enjoy the Halloween Madness stories. However, they do contain spoilers for the first two books in the Starlight Investigation series, Jealousy Monsters, and Vampire.Due to multiple requests from young people for shorter books, each story in the Halloween Madness series is a shorter read, ranging between 19,000 and 22,000 words. This author is Australian and uses Australian Engish to tell her stories.

Synopsis:When nightmares come to life.Scout wants to perform an experiment; create a scarecrow to see if Briella can control it once it's animated with her magic.Briella is resistant to this idea because she is terrified of scarecrows. When her fear manifests itself through her drawings, her friends decide to take action.They coerce Briella into creating a scarecrow and she soon discovers there is more to herself than meets the eye.About this book:The Spirited Scarecrow is written by an Australian author who uses Australian English. This book is the third of six in the Halloween Madness Series. It is suitable for children aged 11+ and contains 102 pages, (20.000 words).The Halloween Madness Series is a spin-off from the Starlight Investigation novels. It provides the opportunity for a deeper connection with the main characters of the Starlight books and gives the reader a glimpse into their lives when they are not hunting and gathering monsters. These books contain spoilers for the Jealousy Monsters and Vampire.

Eighth graders Sonny and Breanne look nothing alike--a short black boy, a tall white girl--and are easy targets for bullies. Their special friendship develops when they discover they both have psychic powers: they can read minds and ghosts communicate with them. In Book 3 of the series, Sonny is contacted by the ghost of a former student who had been abducted by aliens from the planet of Astrobia. It is not long before the aliens also abduct Sonny. He has the intelligence and problem solving ability to escape, but he is too scared to think. Breanne has to summon all of her mind reading skills to make contact with Sonny to calm him enough so that he can find his way home.

It''s a Friday afternoon in the spring of 1985, when Crystal and Barb, two girls from Whitehall, the neighborhood group home for troubled kids, approach Angie at school. Crystal''s little sister has disappeared, and her foster parents and the police think she''s just another runaway. Crystal doesn''t believe it, and when she and Barb learn there''s a ghost involved, they know they''re going to need the kind of help Angie, David and Jenny have developed a reputation for.The Zodiac Cusp Kids enlist some extra help from Jen''s twin Jon and a couple very special German Shepherd pups to uncover what has really happened to Crystal''s sister, and what they find is darker and more complex than anyone imagined.Something Lost is the third of seven stories drawn from Angie''s diaries. Kept safely hidden for decades, they tell how the kids spent their teenage years - working with their mentor, Mr. Rakow, and Jenny''s mom, Lorraine, who dabbles in witchcraft, to realize their power and battle the forces of darkness that menace their hometown.

Is this the end of life as we know it?Cameron never believed in the reality of his mother's visions until he found himself living in one. The terror of his situation was nothing compared to what was still to come. Protecting the one he loves most becomes of the utmost importance, even if that culminates in the ultimate sacrifice - his death.Tianna, a Locator Fairy, is surprised by the arrival of a reaper on her doorstep. She is horrified to discover the soul of a human hangs in the balance. With her spear in hand and helmet placed securely on her head, she flies to the highest spot in her area to send out a distress call.Rochelle believes dealing with a phantasm will be a simple mission. Classified as a level five, she sees no reason why she shouldn't be home by the weekend. Unaware of other forces at work, Rochelle soon finds herself thrust into a situation that has the potential to bring her to her knees. For the first time ever, she will require assistance to deal with a personal tragedy, secure the safety of a phantasm and discover where the real threat to humanity lies.

A sprinkle of fairy dust and a curious kitten. What could go wrong?An injured cat moves her litter to a new location to keep them safe. Stubs, the most curious one of the group grows desperate to explore his new surroundings. His mother would have encouraged this behaviour under normal circumstances, but with her injury, she is unable to watch over him, and he finds himself in a spot of bother.Scout is excited to share her newest discovery with Briella. While exploring her latest find, the fairies find themselves at the mercy of a small kitten. With Halloween just around the corner, Briella's magic is more potent than ever. A sprinkle of dust creates a situation that none of them were prepared for.This book is 19,000 words, and is book 4 of 6 in the Halloween Madness Series.