Jenny Nimmo creëert verhalen die bekend staan om hun kenmerkende literaire stem en suggestieve proza. Haar werk duikt diep in de complexiteit van menselijke emoties en complexe relaties, vaak doordrenkt met elementen van magie en mysterie. Nimmo's benadering van storytelling wordt gekenmerkt door haar lyrische kwaliteit en meeslepende kracht, waardoor lezers diep worden getrokken in de werelden die ze creëert. Ze wordt geprezen om haar vermogen om diepgaande thema's te verkennen met zowel gevoeligheid als fantasierijke flair.
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Fred's adventure begins when he accidentally takes the lift to the 99th floor of a shopping center, leading him to an alien in need. This unexpected encounter transforms his mundane outing into an exciting quest, encouraging young readers to build their confidence through engaging storytelling. The narrative combines humor and imagination, making it a delightful read for children while also supporting their reading development at home.
Long ago Britain was blessed with a wise and mighty king. His name was Bendigeidfran, and his sister, the princess Branwen, was the fairest and kindest girl in the land. The legend of Branwen is one of love, loyalty, jealousy and cruelty, of suspicion and fear, and a war that ravages two kingdoms.
Fiona Smiley thinks that wearing glasses will make her brainy like the rest of her family. So when she sees Granny Grimm's glasses lying on the garden wall, she just can't resist trying them on, with some interesting results. Jenny Nimmo was shortlisted for the 1995 Carnegie Medal.
Charlie and his magically gifted friends and relatives work together to rescue Billy Raven, a young orphan, from a mysterious and dangerous couple who have adopted him.
Fred was bored. He didn't like going to the shopping centre with his mum and his little sister. But then by mistake he took the lift to the 99th floor and found an alien who needed his help.
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The enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends. Charlie's ancestor, Otus Yewbeam, has been imprisoned in Badlock by Count Harken. Otus is a giant, married to Amoret, the Red King's daughter. But he is no match for the shadow's troll army, led by the sinister Oddthumb. Charlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock and tries to rescue Otus, and reunite him with Amoret. But can he outwit the troll army? And what about poor Runner Bean, who follows him? Meanwhile, Charlie's allies are under attack too. The Onimouses are forced to close the Pets' Cafe, Billy is under Count Harken's spell, and Dagbert-the-drowner seeks power over Tancred. There is a terrible battle in Bloor's Academy, with fatal consequences. Charlie will need all the luck he can get to outwit the powerful shadow of Badlock.
The highly anticipated conclusion to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Charlie Bone series! Charlie and his friends take on a powerful and dangerous magic in Book Eight of this extraordinary series. Wicked forces come to a head at Bloor's Academy, and Charlie and his friends must use all their skills and magic to fight the evil and save Charlie's parents. In his greatest adventure yet, Charlie must discover the fate of his family, the evil intentions of the Bloors, what has become of Septimus Bloor's will, and, most important, the destiny of the Red King's heirs. But are the Children of the Red King strong enough to defeat the darkness and find the answers?
Charlie's Uncle Paton rushes to thwart the Yewbeam aunts' scheme, but Grandma Bone's warm welcome for Belle may complicate things. Meanwhile, at Bloor's, Emma discovers that art teacher Mr. Boldova is the brother of the enigmatic Ollie Sparks, who has been rendered invisible by the blue boa.
Charlie Bone has located his father, who is on a second honeymoon with his mother. However, eerie events unfold as a strange mist appears and howls echo at night. Meanwhile, someone is searching Charlie's house, raising questions about what they are after.
