Brenda Seabrooke Livres

Set in May 1774, the story follows nine-year-old Amanda Wetherby, who grapples with the impact of the tea boycott in Chester Town, Maryland. Frustrated by the absence of tea at meals and inspired by her brother's plans for a "men's tea party," she disguises herself as a boy to join the event. The narrative explores themes of defiance and gender roles against the backdrop of colonial unrest and the struggle for independence, highlighting Amanda's determination to assert her desires in a restrictive society.

Set during the War of 1812, a young boy named Barnaby Sharpe practices tree climbing in preparation for a future as a ship's captain. While perched in a tall oak tree, he devises a clever plan to outsmart the British warships threatening St. Michaels, Maryland. This engaging tale highlights Barnaby's ingenuity and resourcefulness, making it an inspiring read for children aged 5-8 and an enjoyable experience for parents to share with their kids.

A desperate King. A vengeful villain. A nation on the brink of war. Sounds like a job for DIGBY - the watchdog of Sherlock Holmes! When one of Holmes's most brilliant enemies returns to threaten a royal wedding, Digby must travel over land and sea to help solve the mystery. Can Digby prevent two nations from going to war? Can Digby cross the ocean without losing his lunch? Will Holmes finally admit that he has a dog? Menacing "hunds", sinister schemes, and an army of hungry vermin -- lucky for Holmes and Watson that Digby is on the case!

Did you ever wonder where Sherlock Holmes found the Persian slipper he keeps his shag tobacco in? Had Holmes and Watson ever met before that day at St. Barts? Did Holmes really believe in curses when he said he did? Dr. John Watson reveals the answers to these questions in The Persian Slipper and Other Stories along with cases involving the putative Naval Man, a night spent at a gentlemen's club, Holmes' second marriage proposal, a movable tree, and a surprising wedding ending. Eight traditional pastiches with a touch of fantasy here and there were published in Holmes anthologies at Belanger Books in the US and MX Publishing in the UK. Brenda Seabrooke is the author of 22 books - mostly mysteries - for young readers and many stories in anthologies and literary journals. She has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Robie Macauley Award from Emerson College and was a finalist for the Edgar Allan Poe Award at Mystery Writers of America.

When her family moves to the Virginia countryside, eleven-year-old Melinda, her older brother, and their new friend Dan work together to solve the mystery of a Civil War-era ghost who is haunting their house

Alastair kann wegen eines gebrochenen Schlüsselbeins nicht ins Ferienlager fahren und entdeckt im Garten ein kleines, zutrauliches Wesen, das er heimlich behalten möchte. Es stellt sich als junger Drache heraus, der viel Futter benötigt und Probleme verursacht. Alastair erhält Unterstützung von seinem Onkel, einem Monsterforscher, und seinem Freund Josh.