New Releases by Chris Mould

Che la battaglia per il Natale abbia inizio! «Matt Haig farà per Babbo Natale quello che Christopher Nolan ha fatto per Batman.» The Independent «Con Matt Haig il Natale è di nuovo felice.» Jeanette Winterson «Con Matt Haig il Natale è di nuovo felice.» Jeanette Winterson Penserete senz’altro che non ci sia niente di più bello che vivere nel villaggio degli elfi insieme a Babbo Natale, magari abitando nella sua divertentissima casa, piena di magie. Lo pensa anche Amelia, che è stata adottata proprio da lui e da sua moglie Mary, Mamma Natale. Lo pensa, o meglio… lo pensava. Perché in realtà la vita quotidiana tra gli elfi può essere molto difficile se, come Amelia, sei tanto più alta di loro e capisci pochissimo delle loro bizzarre materie scolastiche: ‘educazione al riso quando sei nei guai’ o ‘danza stuzzichina’. Quando poi combini un pasticcio proprio nella materia in cui eri convinta di essere brava, il pilotaggio di slitte, la situazione può solo precipitare. Amelia però non ha troppo tempo di pensare ai propri guai, visto che il maligno Babbo Vodol sta tramando nell’ombra per eliminare il Natale, spargendo odio e calunnie grazie al suo giornale, la Gazzetta della Verità, e a un nuovo alleato dalle lunghe orecchie pelose. Questa volta sembra davvero che non si potrà festeggiare il giorno più bello dell’anno… Ma siccome impossibile nel mondo di Babbo Natale è una parolaccia, Amelia si lancerà in una pericolosa avventura, piena di slitte volanti, renne bizzose, gatti pasticcioni, fate petulanti e monete di cioccolato… al salvataggio della festa più magica che ci sia!

A band of tiny swashbucklers learn that treasure hunting is risky business in this epic conclusion of a chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! The Pocket Pirates have left the safety of their shelf to search for gold…but dangers await them. The skirting-board mice are on the prowl, and the shopkeeper has an unwelcome surprise in store! Will they find the treasure they seek…or return to their ship-in-a-bottle empty-handed?

A band of tiny swashbucklers battle the summer heat—and a sneaky spider—in this third book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! Up on the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, the summer heat is rising. Flies are swarming around Button’s pirate ship. And Mr Dregby, the house spider, has got his six hungry eyes peeled and his eight hairy legs ready for action…but Button is ready for danger!

A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When a band of mice kidnaps Jones, the ship’s cat, and ransoms him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it’s always winter…the place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship’s cat back?

A band of tiny squash-bucklers go on adventures of epic proportions in this second book in a brand-new chapter book series about pocket-sized pirates! In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn’t watching, a tiny pirate crew comes out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! When the junk-shop dog moves in underneath the Pocket Pirates’ shelf, their route to the kitchen is blocked! The noise of rumbling stomachs is keeping everyone awake, and their last few stale breadcrumbs won’t keep them going long. Do they dare to go…OUTSIDE?

«Matt Haig è sorprendente.» Stephen Fry «Una storia calda e avvolgente.» The Guardian Nel mondo sta scomparendo la magia, nessuno più sembra crederci, e questo rischia di compromettere la festa più bella dell’anno… Lo sa bene Babbo Natale, che ha già tanti problemi da risolvere nel suo regno incantato che tanto incantato rischia di non essere più, tra renne che non riescono a volare, elfi che scioperano e troll sul piede di guerra. Ma la sera della Vigilia si avvicina e non c’è tempo da perdere: anzi, è proprio il tempo che va fermato, per riuscire a consegnare i regali a tutti i bambini nel mondo. C’è solo una ragazzina che può aiutare Babbo Natale, una ragazzina che ha un desiderio importantissimo che solo lui può esaudire. Dall’autore di Un bambino chiamato Natale, una storia magica piena di orribili verruche, pipì di renna, crudeli orfanotrofi e perfino una regina!

In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when the world isn''t watching, a tiny pirate crew come out of the ship to explore. They aren''t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure... When the skirting-board mice kidnap Jones, the ship''s cat, and ransom him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it''s always winter ... The place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship''s cat back ...?

Don''t miss out on the sixth and final installment in the Something Wickedly Weird series, The Treasure Keepers. The conclusion to this darkly funny series has it all: eerie black-and-white illustrations by author Chris Mould, swashbuckling pirates, werewolf showdowns, plenty of danger, and, best of all, secrets revealed. Find out what happens to Stanley Buggles when he inherits an estate at the fantastical Crampton Rock.

MacDowell le vieux pirate est revenu à la Roche-Crampon, caché à bord d’un grand navire, mais il est en piteux état. Pris de pitié, et malgré les protestations véhémentes de Mme Bonpain, Balthazar tente de le soigner au manoir. Rien n’y fait, le vieux pirate s’affaiblit... et se transforme : il a en fait été mordu par le loup-garou qui rôde toujours sur la lande ! Balthazar l’enferme la nuit et mène l’enquête avec ses amis de l’Alliance Secrète : que vient faire ce grand vaisseau sur leur petite île ? Ils découvrent que Mac Dowell est venu avec trois gredins pour voler l’or de la mine de la Roche-Crampon, cachée sous la demeure des Bonsoir. Pour protéger leur île, les enfants ont une idée : ils peignent les galeries de la mine tout en noir !

Dark, scary, and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed! The great walled city of Hangman''s Hollow is at war with the forest outside. Into this war, one dreadful night, fate delivers a skinny, helpless boy. But maybe Pip isn''t as helpless as he seems. Maybe he is the one who will defeat the wood witches and rescue the children of Hangman''s Hollow.

Balthazar Clairon pensait avoir eu son compte d''émotions, l''été dernier, à La-Roche-Crampon ! Seulement, c''était mal connaître cette petite ville, qui abrite bien d''autres mystères... Un jour, le garçon ramène malencontreusement à la vie d''affreux pirates morts depuis très longtemps : Pernix et Macadam. Ces derniers, en route vers le manoir du Bougeoir, sont déterminés à reprendre leur bien : une précieuse amulette. Seule une personne peut aider Balthazar, c''est son grand-oncle Bartholomé... Sauf que ce dernier est mort lui aussi, décapité.

Combines original stories with tales from pirate legend and literature, including the Greek myth "Dionysus and the pirates," the story of "Davy Jones'' Locker," and retellings of "Treasure Island" and "The Gold Bug."

Balthazar Clairon hérite du Manoir du Bougeoir. situé sur une île accessible uniquement à marée basse. C'est un immense domaine ayant appartenu à son grand-oncle, l'amiral Bartholomé Suif Une fois sur place. Balthazar est ravi ! Mais, sur cette île, il y a des choses bien étranges... Pourquoi les chiens n'ont-ils que trois pattes ? Qui est ce mystérieux monsieur Lecake, le marchand de bonbons ? Et surtout que lui veulent ces stupides pirates ?

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. When Stanley Buggles inherits his great-uncle''s house on Crampton Rock, it seems like a perfect place for a long summer holiday. But there''s always something to go and spoil it all, isn''t there? What is the dark secret of the mysterious sweet shop owner? Why are all the dogs three-legged? Is there really a werewolf on the loose? And what do the old buccaneers want with Stanley? Originally published under the title ''The Wooden Mile''.

The island of Crampton Rock has emerged from pirate battle. But something far more sinister is on the move ... What claim does the Darkling family have on Stanley Buggles'' home? And do the Darkling twins really keep a two-headed snake as a pet? Originally published under the title ''The Darkling Curse''.

Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. But Stanley has awoken the ghostly world of long dead and buried pirates - and they are heading to meet him ... Originally published under the title ''The Silver Casket''.

Stanley Buggles holds the key to the smugglers'' map. But does he dare to uncover its ancient secrets? What will happen if he ventures down into the treacherous tunnels? And who is following behind...? Originally published under the title ''The Smugglers'' Mine''.

Stanley Buggles holds the key to the smugglers' map. But does he dare to uncover its ancient secrets? What will happen if he ventures down into the treacherous tunnels? And who is following behind...? Originally published under the title 'The Smugglers' Mine'.

Esta recopilación de historias originales y famosas leyendas te desvelará todos los secretos de estas criaturas. El libro incluye los relatos: Un giro en la historia, Jorge y el dragón, Dragonesco, El aprendiz de zapatero, Gajes del oficio, Los dragones sin ojos, El ladrón de dragones, Los enjambres de dragones, Los dientes del dragón, El dragón más pequeño.

Crampton Rock is a fishing village on a remote island. All looks crisp & cosy as Stanley Buggles settles down for the winter. But something wicked has blown in with the wind. What is the headless ghost despearate to tell Stanley?

SOMETHING WICKEDLY WEIRD IS HERE The only thing worse than pirates are undead pirates. He might have survived the first two books, but Stanley Buggles has hardly found a quiet life in his home of Cramdon Rock. Now there are two more dead pirates out to find Stanely, and this time there''s an army with them. They want the precious key to the Silver Casket. Stanley doesn''t know what''s inside the Silver Casket, but he and his friends will do everything in their power to not find out.