Erine est fascinée par la légende du Rocher Noir, un bloc énorme et pointu, accusé par les pêcheurs de détruire tous les bateaux qui s'en approchent! Mais les histoires qu'on raconte sont-elles vraies? Pour le découvrir, Erin monte un jour en cachette sur le bateau de sa maman ..
Jules le souriceau vivait tout seul dans son petit terrier et il aimait ça. Il échappait ainsi à tous ceux qui voulaient le croquer, sous la terre ou en surface : hibou, taupe, blaireau, chien, lapin, fermière. Mais la vie est pleine de surprises. Un jour, parce qu'il a eu pitié d'un renard très rusé, mais surtout affamé, Jules finit par devenir... non ! pas sa proie. Beaucoup mieux que ça !. 3-6 ans.
Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults, lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes.This story follows Leo Brownstone, who's been tasked with hunting a terrifying gorgon. But is the Gorgon the menace everyone thinks it is?
Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest...
An exciting, richly illustrated adventure interwoven with history and Norse mythology.
When Nyla is forced to leave her home in the country to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts growing into a forest, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before … but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.A picture book touching on the stress and pain of moving house and how this effects our relationships and sense of belonging, but also how it can open us up to new experiences – seeing that although we might have to leave places and people we love behind; they never really leave us. We’ll always have them in our memories and in the ability to make new ones.
Kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.
Join the last Brownstone family member as they uncover great secrets in the Aztec world.Venturing into Aztec mythology, this is the fifth title in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection.Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal. While traveling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumors of a palace filled with great gold treasures.When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Yet, when Luna is forced to work with Atzi to find the palace, and when Atzi finds herself in danger, Luna needs to decide what matters most.Welcome to the world of the fabulous Brownstone's Mythical Collection. Each book follows the story of one of the Brownstone family members as they explore a world influenced by cultural myths. Full of dangerous challenges, cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating tales of Aztec mythology.
The heartening tale of a bright young adventurer who discovers the true nature of a terrifying local legend, and goes to great lengths to protect a kind and misunderstood new friend.
