Résultats pour "William" dans Science-fiction et fantasy

À quatorze ans, la vie de Tom Riley prend une tournure inattendue avec la disparition mystérieuse de ses parents. Son oncle n’a alors d’autre choix que de lui révéler la vérité : le monde est peuplé de milliers de créatures étranges protégées par l’Agence, une organisation secrète pour laquelle ses parents travaillent en tant que traqueurs. Avec l’aide de ses nouveaux amis apprentis traqueurs, Tom amorcera une enquête parallèle à celle dirigée par l’Agence pour tenter de retrouver ses parents.

L’enquête menée par Tom sur l’enlèvement de ses parents ne cesse de se compliquer. Entre l’étrange message codé laissé par Kate Riley et l’évasion du quartier général de l’Agence d’une dangereuse créature, le jeune garçon ne sait plus que penser. Ses parents réussiront-ils à s’échapper de la cité des zuires ? Avec l’aide de ses amis, Tom parviendra-t-il à percer le secret que cache l’impitoyable traqueur Slavomir Radostny ? Et quelle est donc cette mystérieuse prophétie ? Les épreuves périlleuses se succèdent sans répit dans ce deuxième tome endiablé de La vie inattendue de Tom Riley.

A strange silence settles over Emberwood… and Beast Drakwyn feels it in his Little Flame. When the forest suddenly loses all sound — no birdsong, no rustling leaves, not even an echo — Beast and his friends discover a tiny Echo Sprite whose voice has mysteriously vanished. Its shimmer flickers weakly, pointing them toward the Echoing Hollow, a quiet valley where sound itself has gone missing.

Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the cosmos isn't quite what he thought it was. And before he can object, he is swept off to an alternate dimension known as Denduron, a territory inhabited by strange beings, ruled by a magical tyrant, and plagued by dangerous revolution.

Fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon is not like other boys his age. His uncle Press is a Traveler, and, as Bobby has learned, that means Uncle Press is responsible, through his journeys, for solving interdimensional conflict wherever he encounters it. His mission is nothing less than to save the universe from ultimate evil. And he's taking Bobby along for the ride.

Before Santa was Santa, he was North, Nicholas St. North - a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Like any swashbuckling young warrior, North seeks treasure and adventure, leading him to the fiercely guarded village of Santoff Claussen, said to be home to the greatest treasure in all the East, and to an even greater wizard, Ombric Shalazar. But when North arrives, legends of riches have given way to terrors of epic proportions! North must decide whether to seek his fortune… or save the village.

With the future of the River and the Wild Wood threatened, Mole, Badger, Ratty and even the irrepressible Mr Toad must rally together. William Horwood recreates again the magic of “The Wind in the Willows” in this compelling new tale. With the future of the River and the Wild Wood threatened...

A strange shimmer spreads through Emberwood… and Beast Drakwyn feels it in his Little Flame. When silverwhite leaves begin falling from the sky — leaves that don’t belong to any tree in Emberwood — Beast and his friends follow the trail into a quiet, glowing part of the forest no one has ever seen before. There, they discover the Silver Grove, a hidden woodland filled with soft light, whispering branches, and a guardian who has suddenly gone missing. Without its guardian, the grove’s magic is fading — and the silver leaves are falling faster every hour.

The adventures of Toad and his friends Ratty, Mole and Badger continue to delight in this new tale that will appeal to adults and children alike. The adventures of Toad and his friends Ratty, Mole and Badger continue to delight in this new tale that will appeal to adults and children alike...

In the heart of Emberwood lives Beast Drakwyn — a gentle, fluffy creature with a warm, glowing flame in his chest. Every morning, the forest wakes to the light of the Spark… until the day it suddenly disappears. With the forest growing dim and worried, Beast and his friends — Brinrose the emberwinged fairy, Lirien the playful leaftrickster, Thalwyn the wise Spiral Guardian, and Gravemurk the gentle stone giant — set out on their very first adventure.

William's summer days are filled with endless chores, and occasional fishing trips to the lake. All this changes when a violent, supernatural storm separates him from the protection of his beloved dogs, Copper and Bumbles, placing his life gravely at risk. Now, lost and alone, he must adapt fast to a magically altered world where foxes talk and trees gossip.

A gentle tremble shakes Emberwood… and Beast Drakwyn feels it in his paws. When a glowing crack opens beneath an old oak tree, Beast and his friends discover a secret tunnel leading deep under the forest floor. There, they meet Mossling — a tiny, shy creature made of soft moss and glowing dew, who has been guarding the ancient roots all alone. But something dark is creeping through the Hidden Hollow. A Shadowvine is spreading quietly underground, draining the forest’s magic and dimming the roots that keep Emberwood alive.

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and...

Monsters, magic, and mischief abound once more in the spellbinding sequel to Where There Be Monsters, perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Night Brothers. Glory Brown is finally set to start her training as a junior spherinaut at the Parliamentarium. Will she turn out to be an...

In a thrilling follow-up to Tasting Light, ten bestselling and award-winning masters of the form use the possible—and the premise of hope—to explore how science and technology can reshape our world and defy assumptions.

Hold on to your hats… here comes a roller-coaster, magical, mystical, and hilarious adventure for children of all ages. Little Odd lives happily on Cloud Ninety-Nine-a-Hundred, until one day, an accidental roll sends Little Odd tumbling to Earth. Completely clueless and lost, Little Odd soon gathers a motley crew of misfits and outcasts. Together, they embark on a madcap journey through The Dump, The Land of Wonder, the Pits of Despair, the Underworld, and finally, a grand finale of fun and festivities.

Join Lily and Tom on a magical adventure! When the Whispering Woods needs saving, these brave friends set off on a quest to find the Glimmering Berry. With courage and friendship, can they overcome grumpy gnomes and bring the light back to the woods? A heartwarming tale for early listeners!

When Will gets nervous, he lets out a stink. But what will all his classmates think? William wants to be in the school play, but there's a problem. When he's nervous, he farts! How can he possibly audition, let alone win a part?

In the National Book Award–winning Goblin Secrets, a boy joins a theatrical troupe of goblins to find his missing brother. In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around—much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes...

Step inside the Midnight Hour, where ordinary kids face extraordinary mysteries and where every shadow has a story. Children of the Midnight Hour: Vol. 1 is a chilling, kid-friendly horror anthology filled with twisty, unforgettable tales—perfect for listeners who love Goosebumps Creeped Out , and The Twilight Zone. From dolls that borrow real children’s faces…to toys that whisper warnings in the night…to eerie visitors only kids can see… Each story keeps young listeners hooked, holding their breath, and begging for “just one more.