Jennifer Bell

Two terrible pirates ... two brilliant detectives! The first book in a hilarious illustrated pirate mystery series for readers 6-9, crammed with puzzles and clues for the reader to solve. Young fans of funny books like Invesitgators and Grimwood and puzzle books like Cluedle and Murdle Junior will love this series! Buck and his loyal rabbit, Ears, are officially the WORSE PIRATES on the Seventy Seas! When they bump into the terrifying CAPTAIN BLOODFANG, she gives them an ultimatum: follow CLUES to find her missing chef, or else be turned into pirate stew! Along with their MISFIT CREW, can Buck and Ears SOLVE THE CASE and save themselves from a horrible fate? Laugh out loud as you spot the clues and try to solve the mystery before pirate detectives Buck and Ears!

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing science. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down! An incredible new invention can duplicate magicores! But when the device is sabotaged, rogue magicores escape across the globe. Bitsy and Kosh embark on a dangerous quest to hunt them down in an adventure that takes them from the Galápagos islands to the rainforest of Borneo. With the help of their Magicalia handbook, the friends must confront their greatest fears … or watch chaos destroy everything. Don't miss the first two adventures in this incredible series - Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Thief of Shadows. PRAISE FOR THE MAGICALIA SERIES: “Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids “Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon “A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander “Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers “An absolute winner.” School Library Journal “Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good “Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller "Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine “Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub “An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North “Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird “Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews “Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in this second page-turner in the fantasy adventure series from Jennifer Bell, featuring mind-boggling magicores and amazing science. When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove that Kosh is innocent, Bitsy, Kosh, and their friend Mateo set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh, and Mateo figure out who the true culprit is before time runs out and someone catches them? Starring fantastical magical creatures conjured from different emotions, the Magicalia series of young middle-grade fiction is essential reading for fans of Pok mon and Skandar, with a twist of science and gaming.

Skyggetyven er andet bind i den fængslende fantasyserie Magicalia af Jennifer Bell, forfatteren bag bl.a. bestsellerserien De ualmindelige. Til alle fans af fx Nevermoor, Skandar og Pokemon! Bitsy og hendes bedste ven, Kosh er blevet optaget på et tophemmeligt akademi, hvor de lærer at fremmane magicores – magiske dyr, som frembringes ved hjælp af følelser, minder og magiske himmelsten. Men da Kosh bliver anklaget for at være den berygtede skyggetyv Shadowsmith, må de to venner flygte. Sammen med deres nye ven Mateo prøver de nu at bevise, at Kosh er uskyldig, men de har noget, som den virkelige Shadowsmith vil have fingre i, og så går jagten i gang! Kan vennerne nå at afsløre den sande forbryder, inden de bliver fanget? Og vil deres verden bestå, hvis Shadowsmith får fingre i den genstand, som akademiet også skal bruge som beskyttelse?

To rescue her scientist dad, Bitsy learns to conjure magicores--extraordinary creatures of all shapes, sizes, and magical abilities. This new fantasy series by an internationally best-selling author will appeal to Pok mon collectors, fans of creature-filled video games, and anyone who dreams of attending magic school. Bitsy and her best friend, Kosh, are spending a normal evening playing video games--until a purple hamster the size of a bathtub barges in and eats Bitsy's gym clothes. Now it's a race against time to rescue Bitsy's dad from a mysterious kidnapper, which starts with learning the truth--that he, Bitsy, and Kosh can conjure magicores, creatures made from the energy of emotions. From magic-carpet-like huffluffs to shape-changing (and purring) copycats and big, stinky lubberwharls, countless magicores exist hidden in plain sight, as do the schools that teach young conjurers to wield their powers. But the world of conjurers also features conflicts between guilds, and Bitsy's dad may have been caught up in one. With minimal training, it's up to Bitsy and Kosh to win an international race to find a long-lost magical object. The two friends must decide who to trust as they solve riddles, fight imaginative magical battles, and get to know the wide, wonderful world of magicores--before a shadowy archvillain destroys everything.

To rescue her scientist dad, Bitsy learns to conjure magicores--extraordinary creatures of all shapes, sizes, and magical abilities. This new fantasy series by an internationally best-selling author will appeal to Pok mon collectors, fans of creature-filled video games, and anyone who dreams of attending magic school. Bitsy and her best friend, Kosh, are spending a normal evening playing video games--until a purple hamster the size of a bathtub barges in and eats Bitsy's gym clothes. Now it's a race against time to rescue Bitsy's dad from a mysterious kidnapper, which starts with learning the truth--that he, Bitsy, and Kosh can conjure magicores, creatures made from the energy of emotions. From magic-carpet-like huffluffs to shape-changing (and purring) copycats and big, stinky lubberwharls, countless magicores exist hidden in plain sight, as do the schools that teach young conjurers to wield their powers. But the world of conjurers also features conflicts between guilds, and Bitsy's dad may have been caught up in one. With minimal training, it's up to Bitsy and Kosh to win an international race to find a long-lost magical object. The two friends must decide who to trust as they solve riddles, fight imaginative magical battles, and get to know the wide, wonderful world of magicores--before a shadowy archvillain destroys everything.

"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-BessentBitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magicores and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?Don't miss the first book in this outstanding fantasy series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders!PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:"Fun, fast and ferociously readable. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024!" Elle McNicoll"Spectacular! A world-beating feat of imagination, as enthralling as it is exciting. Climb on board your ozoz, and hold on tight!" Sinéad O'Hart"Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible in this fantastical, pacy and hugely impressive story that’s filled with around-the-world adventure, intricate world building and magical creatures that are conjured from different emotions. It’s an absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-Bessent“Magicalia had me gripped from chapter one, with thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn. A spellbinding read.” Rachel Chivers Khoo“Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell’s storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates bursts with technicolour – I absolutely raced through it.” Jasbinder Bilan"From the very first line I was hooked, it’s brimming with fun, magic and is a proper rip-roaring adventure! Loved it." Dominique Valente“A bold and exciting new world of magic.” Amy Sparkes“Magicalia is a monstrously fun adventure – so full of joy and thrill and magic that I devoured it in a single day!" Andy Sagar"We were hooked from the very first page! Magicalia is packed full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures that had Family Haddow begging for "just one more chapter" before bed. This one is a 2024 must read." Swapna Haddow“An absolute tour-de-force. It is witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up. The richness of invention in this book is dazzling to behold and matched by the strong hand of a master storyteller. Prepare to embark on a thrilling quest. Magicalia is conjured from pure joy.” Justin Somper“A gloriously imaginative and thrilling adventure that guarantees to delight all young readers who ever wished for magic … I long to live in the world of Magicalia!” Lizzie Huxley-Jones“Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this super-exciting and unputdownable story. Readers of all ages will want a ‘magicore’ of their own!” Thomas Taylor"True magic ... Jennifer Bell’s story’s got wonders to spare, and this is just the beginning…” Sarwat Chadda"Magicalia is a globe-trotting triumph! With a deftly-crafted new world at her fingertips, Jennifer Bell’s imagination knows no bounds. Rich in magic and filled with warmth, Bell’s storytelling prowess holds the power of an omega-level magicore!" Richard Pickard

Magicalia - en forunderlig jagt er første bind i en ny fængslende fantasyserie af Jennifer Bell, forfatteren bag bl.a. bestsellerserien De ualmindelige. Til alle fans af fx Nevermoor, Skandar og Pokemon! Bitsy og Kosh keder sig bravt i den stille by Oddingham, men så bliver Bitsys far pludselig kidnappet af en mystisk kvinde og en kæmpe lilla hamster med horn i panden! De to venner må nu ud på en vanvittig rejse i en verden fuld af magicores – sære væsner, der kan fremtrylles ved hjælp af minder og følelser. Bitsy og Kosh følger en række spor, som de finder i den mystiske bog Magicalia, et bestiarium efterladt af Bitsys afdøde mor. Undervejs på deres forunderlige jagt, der bringer dem til både London, Taj Mahal og Versailles, opdager vennerne, at de selv har evnen til at frembringe magicores, som kan hjælpe dem med at redde Bitsys far.

"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-BessentFrom the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series for 9+ set in a world of magical creatures, ancient meteorites and secret organizations, irresistible to fans of Pokémon, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful bestiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before following a trail of clues that will take them from London to India to Paris, in a race to rescue Bitsy’s dad from a mysterious villain…PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:"Fun, fast and ferociously readable. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024!" Elle McNicoll"Spectacular! A world-beating feat of imagination, as enthralling as it is exciting. Climb on board your ozoz, and hold on tight!" Sinéad O'Hart"Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible in this fantastical, pacy and hugely impressive story that’s filled with around-the-world adventure, intricate world building and magical creatures that are conjured from different emotions. It’s an absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-Bessent “Magicalia had me gripped from chapter one, with thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn. A spellbinding read.” Rachel Chivers Khoo “Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell’s storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates bursts with technicolour – I absolutely raced through it.” Jasbinder Bilan"From the very first line I was hooked, it’s brimming with fun, magic and is a proper rip-roaring adventure! Loved it." Dominique Valente“A bold and exciting new world of magic.” Amy Sparkes“Magicalia is a monstrously fun adventure – so full of joy and thrill and magic that I devoured it in a single day!" Andy Sagar"We were hooked from the very first page! Magicalia is packed full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures that had Family Haddow begging for "just one more chapter" before bed. This one is a 2024 must read." Swapna Haddow“An absolute tour-de-force. It is witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up. The richness of invention in this book is dazzling to behold and matched by the strong hand of a master storyteller. Prepare to embark on a thrilling quest. Magicalia is conjured from pure joy.” Justin Somper“A gloriously imaginative and thrilling adventure that guarantees to delight all young readers who ever wished for magic … I long to live in the world of Magicalia!” Lizzie Huxley-Jones“Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this super-exciting and unputdownable story. Readers of all ages will want a ‘magicore’ of their own!” Thomas Taylor"True magic ... Jennifer Bell’s story’s got wonders to spare, and this is just the beginning…” Sarwat Chadda"Magicalia is a globe-trotting triumph! With a deftly-crafted new world at her fingertips, Jennifer Bell’s imagination knows no bounds. Rich in magic and filled with warmth, Bell’s storytelling prowess holds the power of an omega-level magicore!" Richard Pickard"With twists and turns on almost every page, this hugely inventive adventure is deliciously addictive." The Bookseller

Puteshestvujte s chudesami!Kogda Artur, Ren i Sesili po doroge v shkolu rassledujut zagadochnyj vzryv, oni okazyvajutsja v 2473 godu zapertymi na bortu "Printsipii" - nauchno-issledovatelskogo sudna, probirajuschegosja cherez opasnye vody pod upravleniem... Isaaka Njutona!Zaterjannye v "Chudostranstvii", epicheskoj prikljuchencheskoj igre v realnom vremeni, oni dolzhny razgadat mnozhestvo zagadok i vstretitsja s personazhami iz raznykh epokh mirovoj istorii.Tolko tak u nikh est shans vernutsja domoj, poka vremja ne isteklo.Perevodchik: Shulga Elizaveta NikolaevnaKhudozhnik: Rukavishnikova Natali

Tidsrejser, gaming og gåder forenes endnu en gang i hæsblæsende fortsættelse til gamer-eventyret Wonderscape. De tre børn, Arthur, Ren og Cecily, bliver igen hvirvlet flere hundrede år ud i fremtiden, hvor et nyt eventyrspil venter dem. Et spil fuldt af historiens største legender er det helt store hit i år 2493, men vennerne opdager hurtigt, at den mystiske Deadlock forsøger at genskabe en farlig tidsrejseteknologi. Med universets skæbne i deres hænder må børnene deltage i et spil, som bringer dem både til den tabte by Atlantis, vikingeslagmarker og underjordiske inka-tunneller. Kan de mon nå at stoppe den onde Deadlock og vinde spillet, inden tiden løber ud?

Tag med Agnes og de seje og skøre dyreagenter ud for at redde truede dyrearter – denne gang i ørkenen! Da en flamingo braser gennem Agnes´ vindue med en besked fra OBISTA (Organisationen til Beskyttelse af Imponerende Sjældne og Truede Arter), som Agnes arbejder for som hemmelig agent, er hun straks klar til at tage af sted på mission igen sammen med sin partner, den talende elefantspidsmus Attie. Denne gang går turen til Saharas ørken for at redde en flok klippegrævlingeunger, der er forsvundet på mystisk vis. Men før de ved af det, er de to agenter selv blevet fanget i en ældgammel underjordisk gravplads! Jennifer Bell, forfatteren til den populære serie De ualmindelige, er tilbage med endnu en skør og fantasifuld serie til alle børn, der elsker dyr. Bagerst i bogen findes gode ideer til, hvad man selv kan gøre for dyrene og miljøet.

Third in the AGENTS OF THE WILD series: fun-packed young fiction with wildlife conservation themes. Agnes and Attie – AGENTS OF THE WILD – are off to the Sahara Desert on a mission to rescue rare baby animals from illegal wildlife traders.When a lesser flamingo crashes into Agnes’s window-box with an urgent message for SPEARS, Agnes is ready for the call. Three rock hyrax pups have been kidnapped from their burrow in Egypt, and other baby animals are missing across Africa. Soon Agnes and Attie find themselves trapped in an ancient Egyptian tomb at the mercy of animal poachers – can they save the animals and themselves?SPECIES IN DANGER? GIRL AND SHREW TO THE RESCUE!