Showing results for "Cases" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

A ghost has been spotted lurking around Capitol City's American History Museum. It seems someone - or something - is unhappy with the museum's recent exhibit on the Vietnam War. Can Raining Sam, the son of the head of educational programs at the museum, and his friends figure out who's behind the haunting before someone gets hurt?

Vinny ha undici anni, un fratello di zero parole e una sorella fissata con l'ordine. Per fortuna c'è nonna Ermelinda, che sa parlare con gli oggetti.

When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better to get to the bottom of the mystery than detective Violet Veil and her dog Bones. But nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to the missing heirloom and when a trail of origami birds leads them to Elizabelle Crane, a young casino owner and debt collector, Violet realises that it’s all just turned into a game of high stakes . . .

Violet Veil is ready for her next big case, and with trouble afoot at the Grecian Theatre, Violet and her dog, Bones, are hot on the trail. But just who is the mysterious fortune-teller, Lady Athena, whose predictions keep coming true? Is it all just a case of smoke and mirrors? Or is there something more sinister going on?

Billy, who lives in the town of Stony Brook, is having a miserable summer. Firstly, she's having a fight with her best friend, Dev. Secondly, it looks like her mums might have to sell their antique shop. And thirdly and perhaps worst of all, her goldfish Hepzibah has died (she killed it). But when Billy happens across some unusual spectacles through which she can not only see but hear ghosts–things take a spectral turn.

This zany story of a small space traveler and the young boy he befriends is vividly brought to life with a lively narration and upbeat musical score.

The third adventure in this sharp-witted mystery series with a magical twist. Lord Grave is hosting a special ball at Grave Hall, and Lucy Goodly can’t wait to see powerful magicians from all over the world gathered in one place. But alarming events in Grave Village threaten to overshadow the...

An archly funny, classic mystery adventure with a magic twist! Lucy Goodly is the new boot girl at Grave Hall, working for the cold, aloof Lord Grave. The other staff – Vonk the Butler, Mrs Crawley the cook and Violet the scullery maid – all seem friendly but Lucy soon notices that strange...

Just as Jacob Two-Two settles into his new life in Canada, things are turned upside down! First, Jacob gets a new neighbor, who does double duty as a spy; then he gets a new principal, who turns out to be mean and nasty; and then, unknowingly, he makes an enemy - but who could it be? Jacob Two-Two returns in this new adventure that takes him into the fascinating world of spycraft!

Pi's just like any other kid robot: they love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there—but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong. Then, on the way home, Pi feels a ZAP! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on?

Il romanzo breve Home, casa si può collocare tra i romanzi di fantasia per la descrizione animata del mondo sottomarino popolato da viventi che hanno caratteristiche simili agli umani. Ricco di riferimenti reali e documentabili, dalle vegetazioni ai molluschi che ritroviamo nel Mar Mediterraneo, narra il peregrinare di un piccolo pesce, nato in un acquario, tra i fondali marini, fino a raggiungere un nuovo acquario, in uno sviluppo dell’intreccio circolare. È in realtà la storia della perdita della famiglia, l’accoglienza da parte di nuovi amici, fino al ricongiungimento con quella d’origine.

Dublin’s dogs are mysteriously disappearing! No guard dogs means thieves are running riot, and with no sheepdogs to herd the animals in Smithfield market, the city is overrun with sheep and goats…and even worse, Dublin’s cats are having an absolute field day! The dwindling doggy population is being blamed on a curious creature known as the Irish Yeti, a tall, terrifying shaggy beast with snow-white fur and red, glowing eyes. Bram Stoker, Molly Malone and the Sackville Street Spooks are fascinated by this monster, but when Molly’s own dog goes missing, the friends decide enough is enough.

The second page-turning adventure in this sharp-witted, magical mystery series. When reports come in that valuable magical objects are being stolen, Goodly and Grave are on the case, but just when they think they know whodunit their prime suspect turns up – murdered! Will Lucy be able to track...

Lucas Arcos tiene trece años, vive en Ciudad Atemporia con su familia y su pasatiempo favorito es encerrarse en el sótano para leer libros antiguos, sobre todo, esos que su padre vigila celosamente y que le ha prohibido tomar debido a los temibles secretos que sus páginas guardan. Hasta ese...

Ha transcurrido un año desde que Lucas Arcos, Margo 39 y Dante Aquapantanus, estudiantes del Instituto de Estudios Horológicos Avanzados, evitaron la creación de un Cronopolio Oscuro. Sin embargo, la batalla por romper el equilibrio del tiempo no ha llegado a su fin: el descubrimiento de un...

Pinocchio è un classico della letteratura mondiale, uno dei testi italiani più amati e apprezzati in tutto il mondo. Il burattino di legno creato da Collodi è ormai diventato un'icona senza tempo, una vera e propria incarnazione dell'infanzia.

Contarles cuentos a nuestros enanos tiene muchos beneficios: es un divertido y padrísimo intercambio afectivo, es viajar con ellos a lugares que uno mismo no imaginaría, y es vivir con ellos una aventura increíble; es, además, un excelente ejercicio de imaginación y aprendizaje tanto para los niños como para nosotros.... Y colorín colorado a contar cuentos a los enanos, porque la hora de imaginar ¡ha llegado!

Pepa y Maxi han decidido abrir una agencia de detectives en la casita de madera abandonada de Pulgas, el perro de Pepa. En su primer caso, deberán descubrir qué secreto esconde el castillo de la familia Vamp....

¡Pepa y Maxi no se cansan de resolver misterios! ¿Qué enigma tendrán que descifrar los dos amigos detectives esta vez? Del cementerio de Cantervilla salen espeluznantes chillidos.... ¿Les ayudarás a descubrir quién grita? ¡Conviértete en detective con Pepa Pistas y Maxi Casos!

Un giovane studente sta cercando una rosa rossa da regalare alla sua amata ma, ahimè, non riesce a trovarla in nessun modo. Un piccolo e gentile usignolo, emozionato dalla sua storia, decide di aiutarlo, ma anche la sua ricerca è infruttuosa. È ormai inverno e le rose sono tutte sbiadite a causa del freddo intenso.