Julie Hodgson

Desde que Jodie tuvo posesi-n de su tarjeta de biblioteca para viajar en el tiempo, tuvo las aventuras m+s espectaculares que nunca hab'a so-ado posibles. Junto con sus escapadas emocionantes en compa-'a de sus amigos, tambiZn tuvo que pasar penas y angustias. Jodie superaba sus miedos leyendo sus adorados libros, que aunque eran ilegales en su Zpoca, los manten'a ocultos en secreto en la casa de su amigo Otso. Mientras visitaba su tienda de libros de la era victoriana, Jodie milagrosamente siempre escapaba de una mujer misteriosa, y posiblemente mala. Pod'a ser la Srta. Noble, la malZvola bibliotecaria de su colegio que hab'a prohibido los viajes en el tiempo y hab'a confiscado todas las tarjetas de los estudiantes, pero no la de Jodie. Otso le encomend- la boesqueda de un importante libro que podr'a realizar todos sus sue-os una misi-n que llev- a Jodie por todo el mundo. Una gitana, una promesa y un Libro, la llave para una gran aventura!

Ever since Jodie came into possession of her time-travelling library card, she has had more spectacular adventures than she would ever hope to dream possible. But along with the thrilling escapades and the steadfast friends she has made, she has endured her share of heartache. Jodie attempts to escape her helplessness by continuing her search for the precious, long-outlawed printed books that she adds to her growing secret collection at the home of her friend, Otso. While visiting her favourite Victorian-era bookstore, Jodie narrowly escapes an encounter with a mysterious, possibly malevolent woman. Could it be Ms Noble, the wicked librarian who had forbidden time travel and confiscated all of the other children's library cards? Otso has tasked her with finding a very special and important book that could be the answer to all her hopes - a mission that takes Jodie All over the world once again.Take one gypsy, a promise and a Book, and a key, and THATs adventure

Giusto un breve appunto prima di cominciare questa storia. Essere un sam (pronuncia Samyou) ti d la capacit di andare alla ricerca di persone in difficolt e aiutarle. Le tue capacit aumentano nel corso degli anni.Io sono un sam e ho dei grandi poteri di empatia. Quando sei un cercatore e un guerriero empatico, un privilegio molto raro avere questi poteri. I poteri sono straordinari e ti rendono pi potente ogni volta che li usi. Quindi meglio usarli con saggezza. Vostra Sellusa Natanus

"Once Upon an Easel" transports readers on a journey through the canvas of time, revealing tales as vibrant as the colours that birthed them. Dive deep into the soul of art, discovering stories from the very first cave paintings to the abstract revolutions of the past centuries. From the romantic alleys of Paris, where budding artists find their voice, to the royal courts of Renaissance Italy, where masterpieces are born from rivalries, each tale is an ode to the transformative power of creativity. Beyond just chronicles, this collection serves as an entrancing guide, teaching the language of art, its evolutions, and the profound impact it has on the human spirit. Whether you're an art novice or a seasoned connoisseur, "Once Upon an Easel" invites you to experience the wonders of art, one story at a time.

De um admir vel mundo novo, Juno, um menino corajoso, enfrenta um desafio para testar a sua intelig ncia. Ele conhece os lend rios Windwalkers, uma ra a de seres que nunca antes vistos. Apenas se conheciam algumas hist rias sobre essas criaturas. Em Mallum, o seu fiel cavalo, ele parte para as suas aventuras. A rvore de Yggdrassil estende as suas maravilhas diante dele, exigindo que Juno use a sua intelig ncia e n o a sua for a, testando-o para al m da sua imagina o. From a brave new world, Juno, a brave little boy, faces a challenge to test his wits. He meets the legendary Windwalkers, a race of beings that had never been seen. Only stories were told about these creatures. On Mallum, his trusty horse, he sets out on his adventures. The tree of Yggdrassil stretches out its wonders before him, requiring Juno to use his intelligence, not his strength, testing this young man beyond his imagination.

When Lilly is asleep, she relives being outdoors with her mother. The two of them gather herbs and berries in the wild, and lie down on the ground and watch as clouds form themselves into animals and other wondrous shapes. Lilly is convinced that her mother is trying to tell her something in those dreams, but she just can't figure out what it is. Her Granpa sits by her bed at night to make sure her dreams do not trouble her. He's been her guardian and family ever since that day, three years before, when her mother died. she never really got over losing her own mamma. Lillys dreams conjure cryptic clues, of a crows feather, a tree and an old book? What is her Mamma trying to tell her? With the help of Amber, their journey starts to take shape...

With the flames of Evora burning brightly behind them, Beatriz and her friends have no time to celebrate. The Golden Village of Aviz beckons a twisted place where the cobbled streets, the warped houses, the leaves, everything is made of gold; and it is a village where the dark secrets are even more horrifying. The women and children are also draped in gold ... Perhaps liquid gold even runs in their veins.The third-borns are treated with even more ferocity here, by a new Dollmaker who holds the fate of girls like Beatriz and her friends in her grip. Beatriz is determined to save them all, and if she can solve the riddles of the Golden Village, survive the red-gold snakes, the Floating Place, the bone-folding and the tunnel of eyeballs, maybe it will bring her closer to the answers she is looking for and she can set the whole of Portugal free.

With the flames of Evora burning brightly behind them, Beatriz and her friends have no time to celebrate. The Golden Village of Aviz beckons a twisted place where the cobbled streets, the warped houses, the leaves, everything is made of gold; and it is a village where the dark secrets are even more horrifying. The women and children are also draped in gold ... Perhaps liquid gold even runs in their veins.The third-borns are treated with even more ferocity here, by a new Dollmaker who holds the fate of girls like Beatriz and her friends in her grip. Beatriz is determined to save them all, and if she can solve the riddles of the Golden Village, survive the red-gold snakes, the Floating Place, the bone-folding and the tunnel of eyeballs, maybe it will bring her closer to the answers she is looking for and she can set the whole of Portugal free.

Beatriz is the 3rd born child of a well to do Portuguese family. Her fate is destined to visit the Doll Maker, who resides in ?vora, a walled ancient City in Alentejo. Her sister, born 30 seconds before her, sealed her fate as the second born. The prophecy has been set in stone for hundreds of years and cannot be broken, nor can the Dollmaker or the Sisters from Church of the Great Aether Circle be angered. Beatriz, however, is a strong-willed girl, this journey she has to make to The Dollmaker is far from simple. Even with the force of the GNR to ""accompany"" her there, will not deter her will and takes the first steps along a path which will lead to a rebellion on the streets of ?vora. And the impact of what lies beneath the old city comes into full force!

Lolo's father is Swedish her mother is Indian. The family move from Sweden back to India, and Lolo beings an adventure in the jungle, that she will never forget... It is amazing how helping someone, or something can change your whole life forever

Watching. Watching. Always watching. Since her beloved husband passed away, all seventy-two-year-old Hazel has are her memories, the radio news and the view from her window - across the beautiful, leafy suburb ... and directly into her neighbours' lives. Just what is Alan doing digging in the garden? And where is Carol, his wife? She has witnessed his violence, through the window, and now she fears for Carol's life. But Hazel is an old lady, and she knows that things aren't quite right with her mind. Her memory is failing her, and when she receives a note from her dead husband, accusing her of murdering him, she begins to wonder if she is also losing her grip on reality. Hazel's discoveries, as she tries to make sense of things, force her to face not only the uncomfortable truth about her neighbours and the violent consequences of her interference but also the twisted, bloody truth about her own past.

Kathy... Clinical psychologist on a one year sabbatical and busy compiling a "special" list. God help you if you are on it! Brady Kathy's nutty Irish best mate currently stationed in the Far East, her life line for pep talks. Suri A Teen accused of murder by magic in a small fishing village in Malaysia. Suri must flee and fast! A chance meeting with Brady and Suri's father throws this young girl a life changing chance. DCI Spinoza A thorn in Kathy's side, even if he is a handsome one! England.... Suri and Kathy team up.... Let the fireworks begin!