Maria Kuzniar

"A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure." - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song "This swashbuckling tale has it all - storms in jars, magic kraken bells, lost cities and a truly unique pirate ship. I loved it." - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend. And it wants her. But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . . A sweeping, sparkling debut that will delight fans of The Polar Bear Explorer's Club and The Girl of Ink and Stars.

The Ship of Shadows

The second thrilling adventure for Aleja and the crew of the legendary Ship of Shadows. Aleja and her fellow pirates are eager to embark on a new adventure to find the second piece of the missing magical map. But they soon find themselves panicking, bewildered by a series of confusing clues. And time is running out - fast. When she starts experiencing strange visions, Aleja realizes that someone is trying to tell her something. But can this new knowledge be trusted? And what will it cost her to find out? With the crew's loyalties tested and more secrets to unlock than ever, Aleja must find a way to beat the clock and prove herself truly worthy of her place on the ship's crew . . .

The Ship of Shadows: Secrets of the Stars

Aleja whiles away her days in her family's dusty tavern in Seville, dreaming of distant lands and believing in the kind of magic that she's only ever read about in books. After all, she's always being told that girls can't be explorers. But her life is changed forever when adventure comes for her in the form of a fabled vessel called the Ship of Shadows. Crewed by a band of ruthless women, with cabin walls dripping with secrets, the ship has sailed right out of a legend. And it wants Aleja. Once on board its shadowy deck, she begins to realize that the sea holds more secrets than she ever could have imagined. The crew are desperately seeking something, and their path will take them through treacherous waters and force them to confront nightmare creatures and pitch-dark magic. It will take all of Aleja's strength and courage to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find.

The Girl with Two Shadows

From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir. But there's just one problem- ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bj rn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny. So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . . This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson's The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!

The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic

Amy McCulloch

Mary Watson

Melinda Salisbury

Louie Stowell

Kat Ellis

Dawn Kurtagich

Amy McCaw

Kathryn Foxfield

Cynthia Murphy

Krystal Sutherland

Rachel Faturoti

A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales. From supernatural thrillers, to contemporary horror; creepy ancient legends, to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology is impossible to put down, and even more difficult to forget. This must-have collection will keep you awake and inhabit your darkest dreams.

A Taste of Darkness

Północ w Everwood

Aleja und die Piratinnen, Band 1: Das Schattenschiff

Aleja und die Piratinnen

Bist du bereit für das Abenteuer? Aleja ist überglücklich: Gemeinsam mit Kapitänin Quint und den Piratinnen des Schattenschiffs segelt sie über die Weltmeere - auf der Suche nach weiteren Teilen der magischen Schatzkarte, die alle Geheimnisse der Welt offenbart. So ein Leben hat sie sich immer erträumt! Als Aleja und die Piratinnen von einem verborgenen Tempel voller Geheimnisse erfahren, hissen sie sofort die Segel. Dort soll der zweite Teil der magischen Schatzkarte versteckt sein. Der Besatzung des Schattenschiffs steht ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit bevor, denn ein gefährlicher Piratenjäger ist ihnen dicht auf den Fersen ... Ein fantastisches Abenteuer für alle Piratinnen ab 10 Jahre

Maria Kuzniar

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