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Jeriah’s brother, Tobin, is in terrible danger. He’s willingly crossed over to the Otherworld with a hedgewitch named Makenna and her legion of goblins. What Tobin doesn’t know is that the Otherworld is a perilous dimension that will leech the magic from those who have it—and the life from those who don’t. Searching for the key to rescue Tobin, Jeriah is thrust into a tangled web of political intrigue as he uncovers a dangerous secret that could change the fate of an entire kingdom. In order to save both his brother and the kingdom, Jeriah must get help from the very beings he’s been taught to hate—the mischievous goblins. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Tobin. . . .

Tobin has finally crossed back from the Otherworld, where he was trapped in mortal peril for months—only to be captured by the dreaded, bloodthirsty barbarians the moment he enters his own Realm. Meanwhile, the pretty hedgewitch Makenna and her legion of goblins are still trying to find a way out of the Otherworld before it fatally drains their magic and life force. To escape, they will need help from the spirits that live there—but that aid will not come freely.Now the barbarians are out to take over the Realm, and only Makenna, Tobin, and his younger brother, Jeriah, know what is needed to stop them. They’ll need to work together—and with the goblins—to formulate a plan. The answer lies with the Otherworld spirits and also with the blood amulets that give infinite power to the barbarians. The question is: Can they band together and save the Realm in time?In Hilari Bell’s thrilling finale of the Goblin trilogy, alliances are once again tested, and the fate of the entire kingdom rests in the hands of some unexpected heroes. Readers will relish this epic’s intricate politics, high adventure, and intensely satisfying conclusion.

Now that both the shield and the sword of legend have been found, only the crown remains to be located in order for someone to hold the power to the whole kingdom of Deorthas. Many are hoping to obtain this magical crown and unite it with the sword and shield, but our heroes Weasel, Arisa, and Prince Edoran are right in the thick of the fray. The final chapters of this riveting tale are told from the perspective of Prince Edoran, who began the series a spoiled prince but now must show what he can do when everything is on the line.

Set against a backdrop of ecological crisis and bioterrorism, the story follows fifteen-year-old Kelsa, who is reeling from her father's death due to cancer. As she grapples with the harsh realities of science failing to provide answers, she encounters a mysterious boy who claims to be a mythological Raven. He speaks of magic and an impending disaster, urging Kelsa to join him in a quest to save the world. Torn between skepticism and the possibility of truth, Kelsa must decide whether to believe in the extraordinary.

When fourteen-year-old Arisa, aided by Prince Edoran and Weasel, tries to find the long-lost sword, she faces betrayal of the worst kind.

Makenna is a young hedge witch, forced to flee her village the day her mother is murdered for practicing magic. In the wilds of the forest, she forms an unexpected alliance with the mysterious goblins, and together they resolve to fight back against the humans and the cruel Decree of Bright Magic. But as Makenna grows more successful and her goblin army becomes stronger, her existence threatens the ruling Hierarchy's plans for the country. She evades every trap they set, until a young knight named Tobin comes to the Goblin Wood hoping to regain his lost honour. And each of them finds something else instead...

Held gesucht? Sir Michael Sevenson ist zur Stelle! Der 18-jährige Adelsspross ist Ritter auf großer Fahrt - obwohl Ritter eigentlich schon lange aus der Mode sind. Dem 17-jährigen Taschendieb Fisk bleibt jedenfalls nichts anderes übrig, als Michael zu begleiten, denn der hat ihn bei einem Gerichtsprozess freigekauft. Doch dann lockt das erste richtige Abenteuer: Es gilt eine Lady in Not aus der Gefangenschaft zu befreien. Unglücklicherweise entpuppt sich die Gerettete als angeklagte Mörderin, die ihren reichen Ehemann vergiftet haben soll. Die einzige Möglichkeit, ihre Schuld zu begleichen, liegt für Michael und Fisk darin, die Entflohene aufzuspüren und wieder dem Gericht zu übergeben. Doch die Lady macht es ihnen alles andere als leicht. Erster Band einer Trilogie: Fantasy-, Ritter- und Kriminalgeschichte in einem. * Eule des Monats August 2009 des Bulletin Jugend & Literatur

Im Jahr 2051 bedroht ein bis dahin unbekanntes Virus das Leben der gesamten Weltbevölkerung. Freigesetzt wurde es von einer Terrorgruppe, die damit die Staatengemeinschaft erpressen will. In einer wissenschaftlichen Unterwassersiedlung beginnt man nun fieberhaft nach einer Lösung zu suchen. Ein außergewöhnlich spannender Jugendroman mit einer starken Heldin, einem hochdramatischen Showdown und einem absolut überraschenden Ende.