Dugald A. Steer Boeken

The fourth and final part of the fire-breathing series of novels that are packed with dragons, magic and action-adventure.

The third action-packed adventure in the Dragonology Chronicles sees Daniel and Beatrice's precious dragon chick, Torcher, kidnapped! The dastardly deed appears to be the work of a mysterious organisation known as Dragonsbane. With help from a snooty frost dragon called Erasmus, the children must find Torcher, uncover a traitor in the S.A.S.D., and defeat Dragonsbane once and for all.

The book features dynamic new paperback covers that commemorate the 10th anniversary of Dragonology, enhancing the visual appeal of this beloved series. It invites readers to delve into the fascinating world of dragons, exploring their lore, habitats, and characteristics through engaging illustrations and informative text. This anniversary edition aims to reignite the curiosity of both new readers and long-time fans, making it a perfect addition to any collection.

The second in four fire-breathing novels that are packed with dragons, magic and action-adventure.

Elaborate facsimile journal of a fictional Emily Sand's 1926 search for the tomb of the god Osiris presents an overview of ancient Egypt and Egyptology.

Just in time for Halloween! Find sundry novelties, flaps, facsimiles, and more in a haunting--or is it haunted?--volume that gives new meaning to the term ghost writer.Have you been hearing strange footsteps and knocks, whispers and rattling chains? Perhaps the early-twentieth-century author of this newly discovered tome has some secrets to share. Within the book's weathered pages you'll hear of a headless French pirate in search of his missing noggin, a vanishing pair of young trickster twins, a ghostly woman who screams for attention, and other communications from the "fun side." Readers who wish to plumb the mysteries of the paranormal will find some hands-on challenges to lift their spirits, along with tips on a range of spectral subjects, such as what to pack in a ghostologist's field kit, how to distinguish the types of ghosts, the best ways to hunt them, and spotting the unfortunate fakes and frauds. Too bad the late author never got to see her guide find its way into the world! But wait--what are those strange and scratchy asides that appear in odd places throughout the book?

Professes to be the journal of Captain William Lubber, an early-eighteenth-century pirate hunter, in which he tells the story of his around the world pursuit of pirate Arabella Drummond. Besides his notes and reflections, contains a wide range of pirate-related information with pictures of various pirates and ships, maps of islands, and notes on topics such as navigational charts, pirate flags, and sailors' knots.

Aspiring wizards can tune in to the age-old wisdom of Merlin with this dazzling compendium of all things magical — unveiling novelty elements throughout. For any apprentice determined to learn the arcane arts of wizardry, could there be a better teacher than . . . Merlin himself? Originally discovered in 1588, this remarkable text by history's most respected wizard is revealed to the world for the very first time. Lavishly illustrated by four delicate artists, WIZARDOLOGY's intricate design even conceals a series of hidden symbols that spell out a secret message when their code is deciphered — if the reader is clever enough to find them. Among WIZARDOLOGY's special features are:-a glittering crystal ball-like jewel on the front cover - a world map showing locations of wizards around the globe- tactile samples of a "fairy flag" with one wish remaining and a phoenix feather to aid in flying charms- booklets explaining the proper use of spells, familiars, and potions- a removable dragon pendant allowing the user to dowse for mythical beasts- a pack of eight removable fortune-tellling cards- a 48-page mini book of divination on the final spread

Including a guide to tracking and taming dragons, this dragon pack features sections on dragon habitats, tracking techniques, how to catch dragons and a special section on how to record your tracking and taming adventures. It also gives budding dragonologists the knowledge they need to get out on the trail of their favourite beasts.