THE MAGICAL CONCLUSION TO STELLA MONTGOMERY'S AWARD-WINNING STORY
'the perfect conclusion to a wonderfully quirky Victorian fantasy series'
-- Pages & Pages
Stella Montgomery is in disgrace. The Aunts have sent her to Wakestone Hall, a grim boarding school where the disobedient are tamed and the wilful are made meek. But when a friend disappears, Stella is determined to find her -- no matter the danger ...
Soon Stella is thrown deeper into the mysteries of Wakestone ... and her own past. Will Stella save her friend in time? And will she discover -- at long last -- where she truly belongs?
Bestselling writer-illustrator Judith Rossell returns with the breathtaking final adventure in this award-winning series.
Winner of the 2019 Davitt Award for Best Children's Crime Novel.
SERIES AWARDS
Withering-by-Sea (Book 1)
Winner -- 2015 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA
Winner -- 2015 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children
Winner -- 2015 Davitt Awards
Honour Book -- 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
Shortlisted -- 2015 Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Shortlisted -- 2014 Aurealis Awards
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards
Wormwood Mire (Book 2)
Winner -- 2017 Davitt Awards
Shortlisted -- 2017 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children
Shortlisted -- 2017 ABA Booksellers' Choice Award
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards
Notable Book -- 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
THE MUCH-AWAITED SEQUEL TO THE RUNAWAY BESTSELLER WITHERING-BY-SEA
'you won't be disappointed. Wormwood Mire is another page-turner.'
-- Kids' Book Review
When Stella Montgomery returned to the Hotel Majestic cold and wet but exhilarated by adventure, the Aunts were furious.
Now they are sending Stella away to the old family home at Wormwood Mire, where she must live with two strange cousins and their governess.
But within the overgrown grounds of the mouldering house, dark secrets slither and skulk, and soon Stella must be brave once more if she's to find out who -- or what -- she really is ...
From bestselling writer-illustrator Judith Rossell comes the thrilling and magical sequel to her multi-award-winning novel, Withering-by-Sea.
SERIES AWARDS
Withering-by-Sea (Book 1)
Winner -- 2015 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA
Winner -- 2015 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children
Winner -- 2015 Davitt Awards
Honour Book -- 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
Shortlisted -- 2015 Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Shortlisted -- 2014 Aurealis Awards
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards
Wormwood Mire (Book 2)
Winner -- 2017 Davitt Awards
Shortlisted -- 2017 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children
Shortlisted -- 2017 ABA Booksellers' Choice Award
Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards
Notable Book -- 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards
Evie Baker has always dreamed of going on adventures like those in her favoritestories, and tonight she's putting her plan into action. With her best friend, Cecily, by her side, Evie sets off into the Old Forest in search of a Fel. She is certain a carefully crafted deal and her family's irresistible raspberry tart will lead to a magical adventure-without getting her eaten ... or worse. But when Evie finds her Fel, she also discovers a nest of robbers! As the only person who has ever seen the Robber Lord's face, Evie is quickly whisked away into hiding. But trouble has a way of finding her, even in the queen's own city ... YA novelist Caitlin Sangster makes her middle grade debut in this fun fantasy filled with adventure, friendship, baking, and the power of a tale well told.
Hier ist aktives Mitgruseln und Miträtseln gefragt. Denn das kleine Böse Buch ist zurück - und es hat das schrecklichste Geheimnis aller Zeiten im Gepäck. Doch bevor es gelüftet wird, muss das kleine Böse Buch beweisen, dass es kein Spion ist. Denn eins ist klar: Man kann niemandem mehr trauen. Schon gar nicht Liebmarie, dem bravsten Mädchen der Welt, das alle schrecklichen Wahrheiten mit rosa Herzen und Einhörnern bekritzelt. Gut, dass die Leser dem kleinen Bösen Buch helfen, Liebmarie abzuhängen, um endlich Licht ins Dunkel zu bringen.
Sabueso Orejotas, el investigador privado más famoso de Ciudad Amable y su ayudante, el gato Floro, son los únicos que pueden descubrir a dónde ha ido a parar el nuevo esqueleto de mamut del Museo de Ciencias Naturales. El ladrón no ha dejado ninguna pista..., ¿o sí?
La escritora Luisa Villar Liébana regresa con otro de sus famosos detectives, tan perspicaz e inteligente como la gallina Cloti, y una historia emocionante y llena de suspense que hará las delicias de los más jóvenes amantes del misterio y las historias policiacas.
Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.
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Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.
Sabueso Orejotas es el investigador privado más famoso de Ciudad Amable. Él y su ayudante, el gato Floro, son los únicos que pueden descubrir a dónde ha ido a parar la colección de tazos de los gemelos Punki.
La escritora Luisa Villar Liébana regresa con otro de sus famosos detectives, tan perspicaz e inteligente como la gallina Cloti, y una historia de suspense donde la tenacidad y el ingenio tienen su recompensa. Esta nueva aventura de Sabueso Orejotas hará las delicias de los más jóvenes amantes del misterio y las historias policiacas.
Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.
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Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.
A Diego le aterroriza que el coco venga a por él si no consigue dormirse. Por eso, tiene problemas todas las noches para descansar y, por las mañanas, está tan cansado que se queda dormido en el colegio. Una noche, recibe una visita inesperada en su habitación.
Luisa Villar nos ofrece con este cuento infantil una sencilla pero emotiva historia sobre los grandes miedos infantiles que se resuelve de forma novedosa y sorprendente.
Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.
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Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.
Algo terrible está sucediendo en Ciudad Amable: ¡están desapareciendo todos los cachorros! Solo Sabueso Orejotas, el mejor investigador privado de la ciudad, y su ayudante, el gato Floro, son capaces de descubrir quién es el culpable de estas misteriosas desapariciones y de encontrar a los pequeños sanos y salvos.
La escritora Luisa Villar Liébana regresa con otro de sus famosos detectives, tan perspicaz e inteligente como la gallina Cloti, y una historia de suspense donde las apariencias engañan. Esta nueva aventura de Sabueso Orejotas hará las delicias de los más jóvenes amantes del misterio y las historias policiacas.
Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.
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Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado numerosas obras dirigidas al público infantil (la mayoría, novelas policiacas y de detectives) en colecciones como El Barco de Vapor. Dedica gran parte de su tiempo a promover el amor por la literatura a través de la red de bibliotecas infantiles y de distintos programas de animación a la lectura destinados a niños y a adultos, como el programa Jugando a Leer en Vallecas. Algunos la conocen como la dama del Ministerio de la Literatura Infantil y Juvenil.
The Woodshed Mystery: The Alden children are staying at the New England farmhouse where their grandfather grew up. There are many stories and legends about the old farm, and there's a woodshed near the house that holds a surprising secret... a secret that dates all the way back to the Revolutionary War!
The Lighthouse Mystery: When the Aldens take a summer trip to the New England coast, they have a fun place to stay: a lighthouse! But strange things happen after it gets dark - an unknown woman is seen walking around, and Watch, the Aldens' dog, wakes up growling late at night. Can the Boxcar Children shed light on a seaside mystery?
Mountain Top Mystery: The Aldens climb a mountain and find a mystery! The hike up Old Flat Top was only supposed to take a day, but a dangerous rockslide changes everything and reveals a hidden cave that just may hold a legendary treasure!
Schoolhouse Mystery: The Boxcar Children are spending the summer in a tiny, quiet New England fishing village. The little schoolhouse doesn't have a proper teacher, so the Aldens are teaching! There's also a very old library where nobody ever goes - nobody, that is, except for a mysterious stranger. For such a small town, Port Elizabeth has a lot of secrets! Caboose Mystery: When the Aldens spend the summer riding on a train, they get to live in a train car once again - this time, they're staying in Caboose No. 777. The number is hard to forget, and indeed, the children meet people at each stop who seem to know it well. It turns out Caboose No. 777 has an unusual past - one that comes with its very own mystery! Houseboat Mystery: The Aldens are spending the summer traveling on a houseboat! But someone is watching them - and the thing that he wants is somewhere on their boat! He'll stop at nothing to get it and it's up to the Boxcar Children to figure out why!
Snowbound Mystery: It's an unusual winter vacation for the Alden family when a huge snowstorm traps them in the woods! Luckily, the log cabin where they're staying is cozy - only there are strange noises in the night and a mysterious code is carved into the closet door. The rescue is a long wait for the Boxcar Children, but the cabin is full of secrets. Tree House Mystery: The Alden children are helping their neighbors build a tree house. From the tree house, the children discover they can see into the attic of the house next door . . . and they notice a window that not even their neighbors know about! Does the old house have a secret? Bicycle Mystery: The Aldens are making the journey to their Aunt Jane's house on an overnight bicycle trip. But on their first night, when the children are caught in a rainstorm and have to take shelter in an old abandoned house, a most unusual mystery - a lost dog - finds them!
Mystery in the Sand: The Alden family is spending sunny days at the shore and summer nights in the mobile home right on the beach! One morning Benny finds a gold necklace in the sand, and a search for its owner begins a trail of clues that leads to Tower House, the strange old mansion nearby. What will the Boxcar Children find there?
Mystery Behind the Wall: The Aldens have found a mystery under their very own roof! When the children found an old journal behind the closet wall in the guest room, they never dreamed it would lead them on a search for valuable coins. What happened to the girl who wrote the journal - and what is she trying to tell them?
Bus Station Mystery: The Aldens are bound for the Science and Hobby Fair, but when a bad storm hits, they're forced to stay in the bus station. Before they know it, the Boxcar Children are in the middle of a mystery involving a polluted river, two strange boys, and a bus station manager who knows more than anyone suspects....
