Karen Foxlee Livres

Miss Mary-Kate Martin might be anxious, but she's not scared of monsters. Dressed in sparkly red shoes and carrying her strawberry-scented notebook, Mary-Kate accompanies her archaeologist mother to the peaceful English countryside to investigate some interesting bones found in an old well. But once they arrive, they realise that the village of Woolington is not as peaceful as it seems. There are mysterious noises, the earth is trembling, and the locals are worried about a terrifying old legend. Could there be any truth in the myth of the beast who lives in the ancient well? And if so, why would it return? With the help of a new friend, Mary-Kate starts getting to the bottom of this monstrous mystery.

This is an uplifting novel in which a girl finds refuge from her difficult home life while caring for an ailing baby dragon. Pip never wants to be at home nowadays. There's no laughter anymore and her mum isn't happy. She spends most of her time alone, daydreaming and digging for treasure by the dirty creek. But one night, Pip finds something incredible - a dragon. Tiny, possibly dying, but definitely a dragon. She quickly realises that dragons don't come with instructions: what do you feed a dragon? Where could it have come from? And how can Pip cope with the enormous changes this creature will bring into her life? Full of enchanting magic and poignant truths, Dragon Skin is a moving story of friendship, family and finding a way to fly.

Ophelia Jane Worthington-Whittard doesn't believe in anything that can't be proven by science. When her father takes a job in a strange museum in a city where it never stops snowing, Ophelia discoveres a boy locked away in a forgotten room. He is a prisoner of Her Majesty, the Snow Queen, and he has been waiting a long time for Ophelia's help. As Ophelia embarks on an incredible adventure to rescue the boy, everything she believes is tested.

From the author of "The Anatomy of Wings" comes a breathtaking novel that weaves friendship, magic, and a murder mystery into something moving, real, and distinctly original.

Set in a world filled with enchanting machines and powerful sorcery, two extraordinary girls embark on a thrilling adventure. They must navigate through mystical realms and confront dark forces in a desperate race against time. With elements of magic and mystery woven throughout, the story promises excitement and wonder as the protagonists face challenges that test their courage and friendship.

Lenny Spink ist die Schwester des riesigen Davey, der trotz seines jungen Alters fast erwachsen wirkt. Während Lenny von einer Karriere als Insektenforscherin träumt, möchte Davey auswandern. Doch mit dem Fortschreiten seiner Krankheit wird es für die Geschwister schwieriger, der Realität zu entfliehen. Ein berührender Roman über Trauer und Hoffnung.