Liesl Shurtliff is een bestsellerauteur van de New York Times voor jonge lezers. Haar werken duiken in de wereld van sprookjes en avontuur, waarbij ze klassieke verhalen opnieuw bedenkt met een frisse, boeiende energie. Shurtliff verkent thema's als identiteit en zelfontdekking door haar verhalende talenten. Haar vermogen om boeiende werelden en gedenkwaardige personages te creëren, maakt haar een favoriet bij lezers van alle leeftijden.
The Hudson kids must confront Captain Vincent in this thrilling conclusion to the Time Castaways series. Filled with magic, mystery, and adventure, the story promises an exciting journey that will captivate fans of beloved titles like Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Percy Jackson.
In this enchanting fairy tale, a brave girl named Red confronts her fear of magic to save her ill grandmother, embarking on a quest that leads her through dwarves' caverns and a haunted well. Accompanied by the quirky Goldie, Red encounters a wild wolf and a huntsman, both seeking the girls' assistance in their rivalry. Liesl Shurtliff's story combines adventure with humor, highlighting themes of courage and friendship while reimagining classic fairy tale elements. The narrative promises a blend of magic and heartfelt moments.
Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, continues the action-packed Time Castaways trilogy with book two, in which the Hudsons sail across time and history as they embark on a daring rescue mission. With magic, mystery, and adventure, this is perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Percy Jackson. Mateo, Ruby, and Corey Hudson have lost their friend Jia to the villainous Captain Vincent's clutches, and now they're determined to bring her back to safety. But the Hudson kids don't have a way to time-travel without the Obsidian Compass, until Mateo figures out the secret component to get his own homemade compass working. Soon the whole family--plus their wacky neighbor, Chuck, and his rusty orange bus, Blossom--are swept up in another epic journey. With their own time-traveling vehicle and some help from history's most famous young markswoman, Annie Oakley, the Hudsons think they're prepared to sneak onto the Vermillion. Unbeknownst to them, Captain Vincent already knows they're coming. In fact, he's counting on it...
The story follows Jack, who embarks on an adventurous quest after exchanging his mother's cow for magical beans. He climbs a towering beanstalk that leads him to a giant's realm, where he searches for his long-lost father. Themes of bravery and the pursuit of family are woven throughout this enchanting tale.