New Releases by Chris Mould

Un piccolo topo con un grande cuore Trovare il proprio posto nel mondo non è facile. Soprattutto se sei un topolino, e soprattutto se sei il miglior amico di Babbo Natale. Intendiamoci, sono due cose incredibili, ma a volte non ti fanno sentire proprio a tuo agio. È così per Miika che vive a Elfhelm, un villaggio del nord di un paese che gli umani chiamano Finlandia, popolato da elfi, renne volanti e qualche fata. Qui è dove Miika abita, ma forse non è il suo posto. Forse, pensa Miika, dovrebbe passare più tempo con i suoi simili, a caccia di formaggio, funghi e nuove avventure. E quando conosce Bridget, una topolina estremamente coraggiosa, sente che quelle avventure, sono​ finalmente a portata di zampa. Quello che Miika non sa è che i guai, grossi guai, lo aspettano proprio dietro l’angolo e per uscirne dovrà​ fidarsi di chi suo amico lo è davvero. Anche se non ha un paio di baffi ​proprio uguali ai suoi. DA UNO DEI PIÙ AMATI AUTORI CONTEMPORANEI, UNA FAVOLA MAGICA PER TUTTI COLORO CHE CREDONO NELL’AMICIZIA, NELL’AVVENTURA E NEL FORMAGGIO!

A band of tiny swashbucklers go on four adventures of epic proportions in this hilarious collection of chapter books 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 climbs out of the ship to explore. They aren’t much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure! This thrilling collection includes paperback editions of: The Great Cheese Robbery The Great Drain Escape The Great Flytrap Disaster The Great Treasure Hunt

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 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!

Harry was just an ordinary teenage boy from Croydon when he was abducted by aliens and accidentally became the captain of their starship. His quest to get back home to Earth continues - but now he''s acquired an alien ''son'' and a new spacecraft, and he''s being pursued by an eight-foot robot bounty hunter... Could this be a galaxy too far for Harry? Another hilarious story from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author of the DARK LORD series.

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 ...?

Come face-to-face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas in these stories about pirates from all around the world.

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.

Pip and his friends Toad and Frankie are holed up in Hangman's Hollow in the dead of winter, and Pip has made a thrilling discovery. He longs to race out into the snow to act on it, but he knows there is great danger outside with the sinister warden Jarvis and the wicked woodsfolk of the forest on the prowl. And so begins a new and final adventure for our heroic friends as they join forces to rise up against the creatures of Spindlewood forest and reclaim the city for their own - and Pip might just find something very dear to his own heart ...

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 ?

Pip is in hiding, trapped in the great walled city of Hangman's Hollow. The sinister Jarvis roams the streets, seeking out children wherever he can find them. And now he has found a deadly ally. With his friends Toad and Frankie, Pip must seek out Jarvis in his dark forest stronghold, and strike a blow for the city's lost children ...

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''.

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''.

With a werewolf still on the loose, Stanley Buggles knows that Crampton Rock lies in deadly danger. Who will confront the escaped criminal who roams the wild and windy moor? And how will the treasure keepers protect the gold mine from the threat of piracy ...? Originally published under the title ''The Treasure Keepers''.

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 tries to figure out what to do about the werewolf on the loose in Crampton Rock while an escaped criminal and pirates threaten the area.

When Eddie's bedroom is filled with Skunk Boglins and Hog Snorkers he decides to banish them away forever! He dreams of a great black steam train that flies through his bedroom window and turns his nightmares to nothing but steam! A spectacular interactive pop-up train with three mini scary stories and stand up beasties. In each carriage nightmare nasties lurk in every corner. Are you brave enough to ride the train?

A thrilling new mystery unfolds on Crampton Rock as Stanley Buggles seeks to uncover the secrets of a mysterious map. There''s a new addition to the island of Crampton Rock. His name is MacDowell (yup, just one name) and he claims to have had some amazing pirate adventures with Admiral Swift, the great uncle of Stanley Buggles. Eager to learn more, Stanley wonders if this man could help him uncover the secret of the Smuggler''s map. But can MacDowell be trusted? Or does the old adage "once a pirate, always a pirate" hold true? Join Stanley in Smugglers'' Mine, a captivating installment in the Something Wickedly Weird series by Nottingham Children''s Award-winning author Chris Mould. Perfect for reluctant readers and kids aged 10-14, this spooky tale set in a fishing village is filled with wacky characters, hidden treasures, and a curse that will keep you turning pages. With its blend of mystery, horror, and adventure, Smugglers'' Mine is an irresistible read for middle grade readers who love stories with villains, teamwork, and a touch of the supernatural.

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''s claim on Candlestick Hall, left to him by his great-uncle Bart, has been taken over by a family named the Darlings, and now Stanley must prove that Candlestick is really his.

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.