Aleja and her fellow pirates are eager to embark on a new adventure to find the second piece of the missing magical map. But they soon find themselves panicking, bewildered by a series of confusing clues. And time is running out - fast.When she starts experiencing strange visions, Aleja realizes that someone is trying to tell her something. But can this new knowledge be trusted? And what will it cost her to find out? With the crew's loyalties tested and more secrets to unlock than ever, Aleja must find a way to beat the clock and prove herself truly worthy of her place on the ship's crew.
Aleja whiles away her days in her family's dusty tavern in Seville, dreaming of distant lands and believing in the kind of magic that she's only ever read about in books. After all, she's always being told that girls can't be explorers. But her life is changed forever when adventure comes for her in the form of a fabled vessel called the Ship of Shadows. Crewed by a band of ruthless women, with cabin walls dripping with secrets, the ship has sailed right out of a legend. And it wants Aleja. Once on board its shadowy deck, she begins to realize that the sea holds more secrets than she ever could have imagined. The crew are desperately seeking something, and their path will take them through treacherous waters and force them to confront nightmare creatures and pitch-dark magic. It will take all of Aleja's strength and courage to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find
In the darkness of night, magic awaits... Nottingham, 1906 Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered - she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta's life. After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own - a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family's ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she's trapped in Everwood's enchanting grip forever. In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here... Your favourite authors have fallen under the magical spell of Midnight in Everwood: 'The perfect winter fairy tale' Sarah Morgan, The Christmas Escape 'Bewitching storytelling' Stephanie Garber, Once Upon A Broken Heart 'A deliciously dark retelling of The Nutcracker' Jennifer Saint, Ariadne 'Sumptuous and spellbinding' Heidi Swain, Underneath the Christmas Tree 'Beautifully spun and wildly imagined' Cari Thomas, Threadneedle 'Enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat' Veronica Henry, Christmas at the Beach Hut
One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted in a dark romantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author, M. A. Kuzniar, for fans of Holly Black and Adalyn Grace. Elka has been banished to the forest by her wicked mother, who rules the city with an iron first. She is cursed to remain there forever unless she takes the hearts of seven men. Six have been slain and a wounded huntsman stumbles across her path, destined to be the seventh. But Kaz is hiding a secret of his own, arriving in the forest with another agenda and as the two get to know one another, passion begins to spark. The magic within the forest is stirring and dark forces threaten to overtake them. Elka must face the ultimate choice: relinquish her destiny or betray her heart? Step into the forest of hearts in this richly imagined take on the Snow White folklore, full of forbidden love, slow burn passion and the promise of true love's kiss.
'An enchanting new twist on a classic tale' Elodie Harper When the snow falls, she will be free... The invitations always arrive the same way - without warning, appearing around the city on the first snowfall of the year, simply inscribed with 'Tonight.' When struggling artist, Forster, finds an invitation, he's bewitched by the magic of the evening, swept up in the glamour of this notorious annual party and intrigued as to who is behind them. Determined to find out more about the mysterious host, Forster discovers an abandoned manor house silent with secrets and a cursed woman who is desperate to be free... From the bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood, comes another spellbinding literary fairy tale that's The Great Gatsby meets Swan Lake. Tropes: Finding the magic of Christmas True love Festive fun! Readers LOVE Upon A Frosted Star 'A delightful dark fairy tale' 'Perfect for snuggling up in the winter evenings' 'A brilliant read' 'Enchanted me'
From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir. But there's just one problem- ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bj rn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny. So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . . This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson's The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!
Bist du bereit für das Abenteuer? Aleja ist überglücklich: Gemeinsam mit den Piratinnen des Schattenschiffs segelt sie über die Weltmeere – auf der Suche nach einer magischen Schatzkarte, die alle Rätsel der Welt offenbart. So ein abenteuerliches Leben hat sie sich immer erträumt! Als die Piratinnen von einem verborgenen Tempel voller Geheimnisse erfahren, hissen sie sofort die Segel. Könnte dort der zweite Teil der Schatzkarte versteckt sein? Die Zeit drängt, denn ein gefährlicher Piratenjäger ist ihnen dicht auf den Fersen … Band 1 wurde ausgezeichnet mit der "Ulmer Unke 2021" als Bestes Kinderbuch ab 10 Jahren! Voller Abenteuerlust hissen Aleja und die Piratinnen die Segel des Schattenschiffs, um den zweiten Teil der magischen Schatzkarte zu suchen. Die Spur führt sie zu einem geheimnisvollen Tempel. Doch ein Piratenjäger ist ihnen dicht auf den Fersen … *** Mit vollen Segeln ins Abenteuer – Band 2 der Piratinnen-Reihe! *** Entdecke alle Abenteuer rund um „Aleja und die Piratinnen“: Band 1: Das Schattenschiff Band 2: Der Tempel der Wunder
