Deze auteur creëert boeiende verhalen voor jonge lezers, die zich vaak bezighouden met werelden van fantasie en avontuur. Haar werken worden gekenmerkt door een rijke verbeelding en een talent om lezers mee te trekken in meeslepende verhalen. Met oog voor detail en levendige personages construeert ze werelden die zowel betoverend als vol onverwachte wendingen zijn. Haar verhalen zijn bedoeld om de verbeelding te prikkelen en een blijvende indruk achter te laten.
With some convinced the Greencloaks are to blame for recent destruction, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan find themselves on trial and later on the run when a Greencloak attacks the council of world leaders from within its ranks.
An adventurous dragon tale that delivers an emotionally satisfying ending. -KirkusFly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series!Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else.
The story revolves around the perilous relationship between humans and dragons, emphasizing the importance of respect and caution. As tensions rise, characters must navigate their fears and the complexities of trust in a world filled with danger. Themes of bravery, loyalty, and the consequences of betrayal are explored as they confront the powerful and unpredictable nature of dragons. The narrative invites readers into a thrilling adventure where alliances are tested and survival hinges on understanding these majestic creatures.
Set in a vibrant outer space, the story follows a mischievous shape-shifter who finds themselves on the run from the authorities. With a blend of humor, action, and heartwarming moments, this adventure captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of escape. Aimed at young readers, it promises to engage fans of popular authors like Rick Riordan and Geoff Rodkey with its lively characters and exciting plot.
Fer must save her realm from the Forsworn, a group destroying the land with their broken oaths, in Moonkind, the conclusion to award-winning author Sarah Prineas's fantasy-adventure series, which includes Winterling, Summerkin, and the short story Thrice Sworn. As the Lady of the Summerlands, Fer has vowed to serve her people without the deception of the glamorie, and she had trusted other leaders to fulfill the same promise. But not all of the Lords and Ladies want to keep their oaths, and they've unleashed the consequences of their betrayal onto the lands. Only Fer, with the help of the puck-boy Rook, can fight the stillness invading the realm. But can she trust Rook? And can she protect her people before it's too late? Sarah Prineas combines a brave and resourceful young heroine with a richly detailed fantasy world and beloved folklore into a story that will delight middle-grade fans of Diana Wynne Jones, Ingrid Law, and Rick Riordan.
Sarah Prineas combines lore from a variety of cultures, a brave and resourceful young heroine, and a richly detailed magical world into a story that will delight middle-grade fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Rick Riordan. In Summerkin, the sequel to Sarah Prineas's fantasy-adventure Winterling, Fer now the rules the magical realm as Lady of the Summerlands. Although Fer defeated Mór, the dark queen who terrorized the magical beings of the world, there are those who do not trust her. To prove herself, Fer, aided by her deep connection to the natural world and her healing arts, must enter a grueling contest. If she loses, she will be banned from the realm and all those she has come to love. This edition features an Extras section with a character interview, a fun quiz, and a sneak peek at the third book in the series, Moonkind.
The Magic Thief: Home, the fourth book in the acclaimed Magic Thief series, finds new wizard Conn back where he started—accused of being a thief. Despite successfully securing a balance between the competing magics of Wellmet, Conn is not happy. Duchess Rowan has promoted him to ducal magister, but the other wizards see him only as a thief. But something sinister is brewing, as magicians' locus stones are being stolen and magical spells are going awry. As Conn faces old enemies and powerful magical forces, is he strong enough to save the city he calls home? Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle, praised this middle grade fantasy series filled with magic and wonder, saying of the first book: "I couldn't put it down. Wonderful, exciting stuff."
Trouble, while training a rescued baby shapeshifter, must go undercover at a military academy to save Electra and the other cadets as a threat from the deep edges of space approaches
Young wizard's apprentice Connwaer travels to the city of Desh to find the source of the malevolent Shadows who are plaguing Wellmet City
Spirited young Fer travels through the Way to a magical world in which beings part human and part animal serve an evil ruler known as the Lady, and where she hopes to learn about her long-lost parents and her own identity.
