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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.

After a pandemic wiped out most of the human race, The Key took power. The Key dictates the rules. They govern in order to keep people safe. But as Elodie and Aidan begin to discover there is another side to The Key and not everything is as it seems.

From unexpected deaths to magical curses, mummies seem to have a mysterious impact on others. Learn more about how mummies came to be-and what makes them monsters.

Twisted and suspenseful, with a dash of Stephen King, You Must Not Miss is a story of friendship and revenge for fans of We Were Liars and One of Us Is Lying.