New Releases by Patrick Carman

Avant que les murs soient érigés... avant la rivalité entre Abbadon et élyon... et bien avant la naissance d''Alexa... vivaient deux jeunes frères, Thomas et Roland Warvold. Leur passé semble aussi mystérieux que leur avenir. élevés dans un orphelinat horrible, ils ont été contraints de prendre la fuite. Ils ont ensuite vécu dans un monde étrange et inconnu, mêlés sans répit à d''innombrables aventures et exposés à mille dangers. Au fil des pages, les jeunes lecteurs découvriront l''histoire de Thomas et de Roland, un récit rempli d''action, de magie, de fraternité et de secrets.

Book has video/internet tie-ins.

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah''s videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Algo muy extraño está ocurriendo en Skeleton Creek. Algo siniestro. Algo aterrador. Ryan rozó el misterio... y a punto estuvo de morir. Ahora está atrapado en su casa. No puede confiar en nadie, ni siquiera en sí mismo. Sus padres le han prohibido ver a Sarah, su mejor amiga, así que mientras Ryan, solo y aislado, trata de escribir todo lo que está ocurriendo, ella vuelve a investigar, arriesgando su vida para alcanzar la verdad. Para comunicarse con su mejor amigo, Sarah filma vídeos de todo lo que averigua y luego le manda a Ryan contraseñas para que él pueda verlos por Internet. Los dos juntos descubrirán que el pasado es peligroso, que el presente está lleno de trampas y que el futuro es mortal. Bienvenido a Skeleton Creek. LÉELO. MÍRALO. VÍVELO.

In the dazzling conclusion to the epic story of Atherton, Patrick Carman takes readers on the most rewarding journey of all, to the perilous realm of The Dark Planet: Earth. When Edgar discovers a way to leave the mysterious satellite world of Atherton, he couldn''t have imagined the gloom that awaited him on the dark planet, where the oceans are toxic, the forests are full of mutant monsters, and children toil in darkness, controlled by ruthless maniacs. Max Harding, an orphan of the Silo, the maker of Atherton, and the last hope of a dying world, left this place behind, and now Edgar is determined to complete the mad scientist''s spectacular plan, revealing Atherton''s true purpose. Edgar''s quest to discover Earth''s dark secret leads to an out of this world adventure in the final book of the Atherton trilogy.

On Halloween night, while Ranger Canyon leads three small Squirrel Scouts on a haunted hike, Daisy sees a ghost and Elliot and his friends help investigate.

The Walnut Cup, the only American stop onthe World Squirrel Soccer League tour, is takingplace in Elliot''s Park this year! Teams are arrivingfrom around the globe, and excitement''s runninghigh. But when the game ball (a perfectly roundwalnut) goes missing, it''s up to Elliot and the restof the gang to get it back!Loaded with a great story, a hilarious cast ofcharacters, and adorable artwork throughout--plus extra activities, park tips, and more--thislatest Elliot''s Park story is an irresistible read forboys and girls!

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I''ve ever known. If you''ve ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent''s Gazette, this is the book for you! It''s a looooong story... and one that''s full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah''s videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Twelve-year-old Alexa and her companions unwittingly lead Abaddon, now in the form of an enormous, horrible sea monster, to the secret community known as the Five Stone Pillars when they go to bring the people living there home.

Comme tous les étés, Alexa, douze ans, se rend dans la cité de Bridewell en compagnie de son père. Elle n''a qu''une idée en tête : trouver comment passer de l''autre coté des fortifications érigées pour protéger le royaume de Warvold des forces maléfiques qui, selon la légende, régneraient dans les forêts et collines des terres d''Elyon. Cet été-là, Alexa découvre un passage secret ! Aidée par les animaux de la forêt, avec lesquels elle parvient à communiquer grâce aux pouvoirs d''une pierre magique, elle apprend la véritable nature du danger qui menace le royaume dont le destin repose désormais entre ses mains...

Best-selling author Patrick Carman''s wild and wacky chapter book series for readers 6-8 Excerpt from Saving Mister Nibbles: While everyone was busy looking at Crash, Elliot and Twitch raced down the tree. They joined Chip at the top of the jungle gym. When they were all looking down on the party, Chip pointed his little squirrel finger. "There!" he shouted. A fluffy squirrel was lying on its side with all the other gifts. It wasn''t moving. "Why doesn''t he run away?" cried Elliot. "Maybe they stepped on him. Maybe he''s injured! I don''t know!" said Chip. Just then the boy with the red hair and all the freckles picked up the squirrel. "Run away! Run away!" yelled Twitch. But the fluffy squirrel didn''t move. "That child must have a grip of steel," said Chip. Then-to everyone''s surprise-the squirrel began to speak. The boy was pressing the squirrel''s tiny ear. He was making it speak! "Hello! My name is Mister Nibbles. What''s your name?" Mister Nibbles has been captured and taken to the yellow house across the street from Elliot''s park! Squirrels aren''t meant to live indoors (not even stuffed ones like Mister Nibbles), so Elliot and his friends come up with a plan to rescue their new friend. Can Elliot, Crash, Chip, and Twitch save Mister Nibbles before it''s too late? The cast of characters for Saving Mister Nibbles: Elliot - When there''s a problem, Elliot solves it. A lovable nerd. Chip - An amusing and athletic klutz, also Elliot''s best friend. Crash - She''s a flying squirrel visiting fron England who hasn''t quite mastered the fine art of landing. Mister Nibbles - All the squirrels in the park think Mister Nibbles is neat, but he''s a stuffed animal. Says funny things if you pinch his ear. Twitch - Elliot''s hyperactive sister who is always going.

Amy and Dan have been found unharmed, but perhaps not for long. With the ruthless Irina Spasky is right on their tail, Dan and Amy embark on their most dangerous quest yet, one that brings them face to face with the only force capable of scaring the vicious Lucians: the Madrigals.

Alexa holds the fate of Elyon in her hands! Is she strong enough to win the ultimate battle against evil? This complete fantasy trilogy includes #1: The Dark Hills Divide, #2: Beyond the Valley of Thorns, #3: The Tenth City, all in a box set.

L''heure de la bataille ultime a sonné. D''un côté, il y a Victor Grindall et de l''autre, une jeune fille, Alexa, qui tient entre ses mains l''avenir de la contrée d''élyon. Pour vaincre, Alexa doit triompher de la mer Solitaire, secourir son ami Yipes et découvrir le mystère de la Dixième Cité. Sur sa route, elle sera attaquée, trahie par un proche, puis guidée vers la manoeuvre finale, où tout sera mis en jeu. De grands secrets seront révélés. Ce sera aussi l''occasion pour Alexa de devenir une grande héroïne et de découvrir son vrai destin...

From the creator of the Land of Elyon comes a riveting adventure set in an extraordinary satellite world?created as a refuge from a dying Earth?that begins to collapse and forever change the lives of its inhabitants. Edgar, a gifted climber, is a lonely boy scaling the perilous cliffs that separate the three realms of Atherton: a humble fig grove; a mysterious highland world of untold beauty and sinister secrets; and a vast wasteland where he must confront an unspeakable danger that could destroy the people of Atherton. When Edgar discovers a book which contains the history of Atherton''s origins and ultimate apocalypse, his world?quite literally?begins to turn inside out.

An extraordinary debut weaving magic and heroism into a classic tale of good and evil, featuring a heroine you''ll never forget. Alexa Daley tiene doce a�os y va a pasar otras vacaciones de verano con su padre en Bridewell. All� podr� explorar el viejo edificio donde se hospeda cada a�o, una antigua prisi�n llena de pasajes secretos, montones de habitaciones y una biblioteca estupenda. Tambi�n quiere averiguar lo que existe m�s all� de la inmensa muralla que rodea la ciudad y que fue construida para proteger a la poblaci�n del peligro que acecha en los bosques y los Montes Negros. Al investigar encuentra un antiguo hechizo que le confiere un extra�o poder y un peligro que puede destruir su mundo.

Alexa reveals the origin of the Land of Elyon while defending it against the evil Abaddon and his sinister forces, with not only the last Jocasta at stake but also the nature of the land itself.

V. 3 : Alexa, Roland, Thomas, Armon le géant et leurs compagnons animaliers ont quitté la Tour obscure pour prendre le large à bord du Phare de Warwick. Naviguant sur des flots agités, la petite procession dispose d''exactement cinq jours pour traverser la mer Solitaire et gagner Bridewell, où Yipes est retenu prisonnier par le diabolique Victor Gridall. Ce dernier a en effet juré de tuer son prisonnier si Alexa ne lui remettait pas la dernière jocasse dans les délais prescrits. Toujours guidés par la voix d''Elyon, la jeune fille et ses amis parviennent aux Collines interdites, où ils retrouvent avec plaisir Pervis et Nicolas, mais également le père d''Alexa. Or, Gridall les attend de pied ferme, prêt à livrer un dur combat afin de récupérer le joyau qui lui permettra enfin de traverser le champ des Chimères, d''atteindre la mythique Dixième Cité et de faire en sorte qu''Abaddon règne en maître sur le monde ... -- Dernier volet d''une trilogie campée dans un monde merveilleux peuplé d''attachantes créatures fantastiques. Ces dernières secondent une héroïne curieuse, intrépide et courageuse, qui découvre ici d''importants secrets sur son passé. [SDM].

When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.

When thirteen-year-old Alexa embarks on a mysterious quest, she finds her old friends Yipes the little man, Murphy the squirrel, Odessa the wolf, and Squire the hawk have been designated to help her.