Showing results for "Ali" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

It is 1956. Freddy and Polly have never minded helping their genius father with his experiments. Even when that means being put into cryonic suspension having their hearts frozen.... It is 2009. Ben and Rachel have resigned themselves to a long, dull summer when they find the hidden underground vault in the garden and inside it two frozen figures, a boy and a girl...Can Polly and Freddy adapt to the 21st century?

Perfect for fans of Orphan Island and Wishtree, The Mending Summer is the next stunning middle grade novel from Ali Standish—author of the Carnegie Medal nominee The Ethan I Was Before and August Isle, Bad Bella, and How to Disappear Completely—about a girl who is struggling to deal with her...

When Dax receives an urgent call, he knows he has to drop everything and race to the aid of his friends. But that’s not as easy as it sounds. Strange things are happening to Dax and his friends and Government agents are stalking their every move. The very people who are supposed to be protecting them seem to be the biggest threat. Who can they trust? Where should they run? Each of the friends must call upon their special powers to try to outwit their pursuers - but will these abilities spell the end for them all?

Dax Jones is an ordinary schoolboy - until something amazing happens one day. Whilst frightened for his life, he inexplicably changes into a fox. Before long, both a government agent and an ambitious young journalist are on his tail.

Eigentlich haben Elena, Matt und Tima genug Sorgen: Fiese Mitschüler abwehren, nächtliche Ausflüge geheimhalten und immer wieder vertuschen, dass sie die Sprache der Tiere und alle Menschensprachen verstehen - das kostet Kraft und Zeit. Doch dann häufen sich im Krankenhaus von Thornleigh die Todesfälle von Kindern, und die Leichen verschwinden. Da sind die Nachtflüsterer gefragt! Für die drei geht es auf den Friedhof - während Spin sich darauf vorbereitet, ans Tageslicht zu treten.

Spannende Tier-Fantasy für Mädchen und Jungen ab 10: Es ist 1:34 Uhr. Alle Welt schläft. Bis auf Elena, Matt und Tima. Sie wissen nicht, warum sie jede Nacht um diese Zeit aufwachen, und sie können nichts dagegen tun. Nach und nach offenbaren sich ihnen ihre besonderen Gaben: Sie sind Nachtflüsterer und können jede Sprache verstehen, sogar die der Tiere. Doch die Tiere sind in Gefahr, eine seltsame Melodie lockt sie ins Verderben. Gelingt es Elena, Matt und Tima, die tödliche Bedrohung aufzuhalten?

Eddie hates staying with his cousins - so it looks set to be a really long summer. But then they visit the amazing caves at Wookey Hole and Eddie is entranced. Until he wanders off down a secret passage and gets lost in the dark. Underground, on his own, and nobody knows where he is... Then someone steps out of the blackness to help him. A strange, pale girl called Gwerren who seems to treat the caves as a playground.

Gideon and Luke are spending some quality family time, playing at being normal teenagers. They have no reason to use their telekinetic powers in the small seaside town, and they have enough bodyguards to keep them safe, right? Wrong. A brutal killer is stalking them, and he has Gideon and Luke in his sights. The second in a sensational new series about a group of teenagers with special powers, from best-selling author Ali Sparkes.

It's just a regular trip for Kevin, and he comes back with just the regular sorts of things. Some local fudge, a scented candle for his mum...and his own personal god. It's Abandinus, a little-known Celtic deity who has suddenly found a new purpose in his eternal life - sorting out Kevin's. With a god on your side, everything's going to get a lot easier, isn't it? After all, a god can get stuff done. The trouble is, it's not always the kind of stuff Kevin has in mind....

A group of special teenagers, each with an incredible power. They live together and learn how to use their abilities, protected from those who wish to harm them. Now, for one short week they are let out into the world, with strict instructions that they must not use their powers. But good intentions are easy …following them through is a different matter.For Lisa, every day is about life and death. Because she can hear dead people talking, and they just won't leave her alone.

From George Jreije, author of the acclaimed Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria series, comes the first book in a new high-stakes middle grade fantasy. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Rick Riordan Presents line! Shy, eleven-year-old Bashir Boutros dreads going back to America...

George Jrejie delivers another thrilling and action-packed middle grade fantasy adventure in this sequel to Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria. After defeating the necromancers and bringing alchemy back to the Alexandria Academy, Shad Hadid is ready for an exciting second term at school...

Alì Babà è un legnaio molto povero. Un giorno, mentre taglia la legna, sente delle voci. Si nasconde sopra un albero, dal quale ascolta il capo di una banda di 40 ladroni pronunciare la formula magica che permette l'apertura di una caverna: "Apriti, Sesamo!". Dopo che i ladroni si allontanano, Alì Babà pronuncia a sua volta la formula e penetra nella caverna, dove scopre tesori ammassati e preleva una parte d'oro. Sarà questo l'inizio della sua fortuna ma anche della sua sventura.

You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . . Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never quite fit in. The other kids at school don’t understand him, so he spends most of his time alone, cooking for his teta and daydreaming of opening his own Arabic bakery full of tasty treats. But when Shad is...

Claudio, Adele, Peter e Lucy vengono catapultati in un campeggio al quale partecipano controvoglia. Per trascorrere il tempo si raccontano storie: tra fantasy, fantascienza, giallo e horror, si trovano a vivere situazioni straordinarie dentro e fuori i loro racconti. Alla fine dell'esperienza avranno cementato la loro amicizia e imparato che la parola è il tramite verso mondi possibili. Era una tarda mattinata di autunno quando Simone accostò il pulmino nell'area parcheggio di Bosco Verde.