Il male è potente nella misura in cui gli permettiamo di esserlo. Monti Appalachi, Foggy Gap, America, 1940. Da quando Jack si è tuffato nel fiume in piena per salvare due bambine durante la Grande alluvione è diventato un eroe, soprattutto per Danny che in breve tempo stringe con lui un'amicizia speciale. Così, quando il padre parte per combattere nella Seconda guerra mondiale, e lui resta solo con la madre incinta, conta sulla sua guida più che mai. Chi meglio di Jack, cresciuto con un p...

"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." —ALA Booklist (starred review)"A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle’s early life, filled with students and teachers who the world would...

“Readers will be riveted.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)The Ethan I Was Before is an award-winning story of love and loss, wonder and adventure, and ultimately of hope.Lost in the Sun meets The Thing About Jellyfish in Ali Standish’s breathtaking debut. A poignant middle grade novel of friendship and forgiveness, thisis a classic in the making.Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and...

Dans ce deuxième volet palpitant, Arthur retourne dans l'insaisissable Baskerville Hall et doit résoudre le mystère derrière l'empoisonnement de Sherlock Holmes. C'est l'heure d'une nouvelle aventure, êtes-vous prêt ?De retour à Baskerville Hall après les vacances de Noël, Arthur Conan Doyle se réjouit d'entamer un nouveau trimestre d'études en compagnie de ses amis. Mais, peu de temps après son arrivée, son professeur préféré, Sherlock Holmes, est empoisonné par un ennemi sournois....

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*From critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before), this emotional journey follows one girl to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family’s long-hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption.Fans of Sharon Creech and Rebecca Stead will be captivated by this moving coming of age story filled with warm humor, mystery, whimsy, and characters you can’t let go. A modern ...

“Bella, Bella, Bella! A wonderful, funny, heartfelt tale of a very good ‘bad’ dog, and her enduring quest for that thing we all seek: a place to call home. I loved this book! I love Bella!” —Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the RainPerfect for fans of Racing in the Rain and Because of Winn Dixie!Ali Standish, author of the critically acclaimed The Ethan I Was Before and A...

Embarquez pour une nouvelle aventure avec le jeune Arthur Conan Doyle !Arthur devrait être plus heureux que jamais. Le professeur Sherlock Holmes l'a accepté au sein du prestigieux Cercle de Lumière, et ses amitiés sont plus solides que jamais. Pourtant, la lettre inquiétante de Dinah Grey et son emprise dangereuse sur sa petite sœur, Mary, plongent Arthur dans une profonde anxiété. Après l'annonce de la retraite annuelle des élèves de première année dans la célèbre région des lacs...

From Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means."Multilayered, ...

Edimburgo, 1868. È l'alba quando a casa Doyle viene recapitata una busta per Arthur: dentro c'è la lettera di ammissione a Baskerville Hall, una scuola segreta per ragazzi con doti eccezionali. Una volta arrivato a Baskerville Hall (a bordo di un dirigibile!), Arthur stringe subito amicizia con Irene Eagle, una ragazzina dagli occhi grandi e luminosi che sembra non conoscere la paura, e con Jimmie Moriarty, figlio di un pezzo grosso della finanza. I nuovi studenti scopriranno presto che la...

In the second thrilling installment to the Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall series, Arthur returns to the elusive Baskerville Hall and must solve the mystery behind a poisoned Sherlock Holmes, facing new threats, harrowing challenges, and ghastly ghouls along the way. It’s time for a new adventure; are you ready?When Arthur Conan Doyle returns to Baskerville Hall, a secretive school for extraordinary students, he’s excited to begin winter term with the friends he loves. However...

**"When Emma discovers the first spot, 'like a tiny bright moon' on her left foot, she's at the funeral of her grandmother, who had been her best friend as well. The diagnosis is vitiligo, a skin condition triggered by stress. Creating a large multigenerational cast, Standish knits an absorbing story of loss, identity, and human connections. A rewarding, realistic novel, illuminated by magical elements." —Booklist (starred review)Wonder

Embarquez pour d'incroyables aventures avec le jeune Arthur Conan Doyle !Remarqué pour ses capacités de déduction hors du commun, le jeune Arthur Conan Doyle se voit offrir une place dans une école très secrète pour enfants extraordinaires : Baskerville Hall.Là-bas, entre deux cours passionnants, le garçon rencontre Irene Eagle, toujours partante pour les aventures les plus folles, Jimmie Moriarty, dont l'intelligence et l'ingéniosité égalent celles d'Arthur, mais aussi le re...