Résultats pour "William" dans Roman policier

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.

When Clara inherits her family’s crumbling Victorian mansion, she expects creaky floorboards and dusty furniture—not whispers from the past. Hidden behind old portraits and antique furniture lies a chilling mystery. An ornate black key and a strange antique mirror reveal visions of a woman trapped by a sinister curse. As Clara follows the clues buried deep within the walls of the estate, she uncovers more than just family secrets

The Sea Glass Chronicles is a collection of short stories based on William Henry Forester's experiences living in the State of Maine. Forester describes the people and places of Coastal Maine in exquisite detail.

Acclaimed author Maiya Williams has written and produced several children’s television programs, including Rugrats and The PJ’s. When their mother dies suddenly, 13-year-old Rowan and 11-year-old Nina move in with their aunts. Soon after, Rowan and Nina begin to suspect their aunts possess psychic powers. With friends in tow, the two siblings embark on an adventure through time to discover the origins of their aunts’ strange powers. Kevin Free’s playful narration perfectly suits this mysterious tale.

Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds–Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House–but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage. Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery–and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?

In 1892 New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First, a vicious species of shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later their owner is found murdered with a single mysterious puncture wound.

Mr. Edison has just invented a long-burning light bulb, but he's keeping a huge secret: he's also discovered time travel. In fact, he built his own time machine. The kids get an even bigger surprise when a young Mr. Crowe walks into Edison's laboratory - as his assistant! The older and dangerous Mr. Crowe is sneaking around Menlo Park, too, with plans to destroy the time machine. If he does, George and Gracie will be stuck in 1879...forever. The twins need Mr. Edison's help. But can they stop Crowe in time?

In this next adventure, George and Gracie travel back in time to Hershey, Pennsylvania, in 1907. Their mission: To return an antique rug and rescue their parents. When the time machine lands them smack-dab in the middle of a barn, George turns into…something pretty weird. And Gracie drives a car into a fence. They meet Milton Hershey, the chocolate king, who invites them to be his chocolate tasters. But when George and Gracie discover a plot to steal Mr. Hershey's perfect - and secret - chocolate recipe, they put themselves in danger to stop the thieves.

Hillary the Little Ladybug happens to see two ladybug butterflies. She goes to the King to help her understand what she has seen. She and Tiny Tim go on a forbidden journey to find the answer to the mystery. The event leads them to a challenge that will inspire and encourage everyone who reads the book.

Bigs the spider was hungry and frustrated; no matter where he looked, there was no food in sight. One day, while chasing after a mischievous Dragonfly, he stumbled upon something extraordinary.

The world of cricket is under threat. In the shadows, a secret conspiracy is at work. Their goal? To give the rich, the powerful and the well-connected total control of the game. One young boy stands in their way. Honest, brave and determined, Frank Meadows dreams of becoming a famous cricketer. Stuck working as a lowly dogsbody at The Ancient Assembly of Cricket, he just needs one chance to prove himself. When Frank stumbles on the schemes of The League of The Stuffed Shirts, he must decide. Stay silent and let the game he loves be taken over.

Alora Bravemist, a 16-year-old high school student, along with her friends, set out to solve some discovered ominous poems full of conundrums that eventually lead them back in time to save both their own past and the world as we know it. Listeners will appreciate how our young adults empower themselves in dealing with other teen issues such as overeating, lost love, grief and loss, and confronting unexpected situations.

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics for Kids series, international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to this Sherlock Holmes short story adaptation: "The Speckled Band". Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged nine to 12 to get started with the world's most famous detective.

Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the missing racehorse, Silver Blaze, in child-friendly 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.

Steven "Steel" Trapp has been placed in an East Coast boarding school for gifted kids by his FBI agent father. He soon discovers that there's a clubby element of the faculty and upper classmen that is very secretive and protective. To his surprise, his friend Kaleigh arrives to board at the school and it isn't long before the two realize that this is not your normal boarding school.