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Spider-Verse fan-favouriteGhost-Spider takes on a multi-dimensional conspiracy in this thrillinggraphic novel from NewYork Times bestsellingauthor Roseanne A. Brown!  Gwen Stacy does her best to balance being a student, playing inher punk band and fighting crime as the superhero Ghost-Spider.But when Arachnid, a super villain from a different dimension withsimilar spider powers, attacks her world, Ghost-Spider will haveto team up with a new ally – Spider-Punk! Can thesetwo get to the truth behind Arachnid's attacks? And just how didGwen's family history get webbed into this? Feature's Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk - a fan-favourite characterfrom Across the Spider-VerseBright and dynamic artwork by Diobelle Cerna and Nabi Ali Perfect for Marvel and comic-book fans

An instant New York Times bestseller!The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction—from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?"Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore. An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of Children of Blood and Bone." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")Don't miss the second book in this epic duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence!

In this West African folklore–inspired fantasy debut, a crown princess and a refugee are destined to destroy each other despite their growing attraction.An instant New York Times bestseller, this first entry in a duology is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir."An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative tantamount to that of Children of Blood and Bone." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia''s freedom.But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?"Revitalizing and exciting, Brown''s debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"An explosive, stunning fantasy debut. . . . Brown''s world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues." —Booklist (starred review)

The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors.Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.

Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors.

Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?

As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

Beloved Marvel characters Spider-Man,Ghost-Spider, and Araña star in three originalSpider-verse stories! Don't miss this collection from bestsellingauthors Justin A. Reynolds, Roseanne A. Brown and Eisner nomineePablo Leon!Take a trip around the Spider-Verse (and New York City) in threecomic adventures! The tour guide on his field trip to the Museumof Natural History has Miles Morales's Spidey Sense tingling...Gwen Stacy's punk band's concert at the Central Park Bandshellis interrupted by the Jackal ... and Aña Corazón mustsave her father from a trap laid by Kraven the Hunter at the BronxZoo. Filled with tons of action and laughs, this graphic novelis perfect for young readers in search of more spider-thrills! An ideal read for young Marvel fansIncludes full-colour illustrationsThree unique stories!

Shuri and T'Challa set out to remove a curse from Wakandain this action-packed, totally original graphic novel!Twelve-year-old Shuri is a lot of things. Scientist.Princess. All around coolerperson than her pain-in-the-butt big brother T'Challa.Shuri knows she could do so much more to help Wakanda, but everyoneis obsessed with the prince because he's the next Black Panther.That is, until Soul Washing Day, one of the most importantrituals of Wakandan society.When an argument between T'Challa and Shuri leads to one of Shuri'sinventions accidentally destroying the sacred ceremony site,chaos reigns instead of prosperity. Suddenly thepeople of Wakanda, including her mother the queen, are becomingsick! Could this be a curse from the ancestors? Desperate to saveher mother, Shuri dives into research and finds an answer hiddendeep in an ancient children's myth. It may be nothing more thana fantasy, but with the sickness spreading each day, theyoung princess must trust her instincts and travel deep into themysterious Heartlands to save her family and her kingdom.Joining Shuri on her journey is none other than a meddlingT'Challa. If Shuri and T'Challa can set aside theirjealousy and resentment of each other long enough to survive thisjourney, they might just discover that they are far morepowerful together than they could ever be apart. But ifthey can't face their fears in the Heartlands and lift the so-calledcurse, it may not be just the end for their family, but theend of Wakanda as they know it.No pressure, right?Vividfull-colour artAn Original Black Panther Graphic NovelAnaction-packed adventure, perfect for 8+

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling YA author Roseanne A. Brown's vampire slayer adventure influenced by Ghanaian folklore.For most kids, catching fireflies is a fun summer activity. For twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng, it's a matter of life and death. That's because Serwa, a Slayer, and knows that some fireflies are really adze, shapeshifting vampires from the forests of Southeastern Ghana. When an adze infiltrates her school, it’s up to her to whip some of her classmates into fighting shape before they all become firefly food. And when she uncovers a secret that upends everything she thought she knew about her family, Serwa will have to decide which side of herself--normal girl or Slayer--is the right one.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the highly anticipated sequel to Rosanne A. Brown's explosive novel about a preteen vampire slayer, inspired by Ghanaian folklore."Rosie writes her characters with such lyrical power, wit, and empathy that you can't help falling in love with Serwa Boateng, her family, and her friends."—Rick Riordan, New York Times best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesAfter a lifetime of fighting creatures of black magic, twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng has just learned a devastating secret: she herself is half vampire! Now not only is she dealing with vampire puberty, she’s on the run from the organization of Slayers she trained her whole life to join.Serwa's only ally is her aunt Boahinmaa, an obayifo who urges Serwa to embrace her vampire side. Boahinmaa and her underlings are on the hunt for the Midnight Drum, from which they hope to free Serwa's grandmother. When they learn that the Abomofuo have hidden the Midnight Drum deep within the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., what do they do? Stage a heist to steal it, of course!For their plan to succeed, Serwa will have to get close to her rival, a Slayer named Declan Amankwah, without revealing her real nature. Declan gets under her skin like no one else . . . and might just force Serwa to confront some truths she's tried hard to deny. With both sympathy and laugh-out-loud humor, Rosanne A. Brown captures all the discomfort of a girl stuck between two worlds in this second book in the unputdownable Serwa Boating saga.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the highly anticipated sequel to Rosanne A. Brown's explosive novel about a preteen vampire slayer, inspired by Ghanaian folklore."Rosie writes her characters with such lyrical power, wit, and empathy that you can't help falling in love with Serwa Boateng, her family, and her friends."—Rick Riordan, New York Times best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesAfter a lifetime of fighting creatures of black magic, twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng has just learned a devastating secret: she herself is half vampire! Now not only is she dealing with vampire puberty, she’s on the run from the organization of Slayers she trained her whole life to join.Serwa's only ally is her aunt Boahinmaa, an obayifo who urges Serwa to embrace her vampire side. Boahinmaa and her underlings are on the hunt for the Midnight Drum, from which they hope to free Serwa's grandmother. When they learn that the Abomofuo have hidden the Midnight Drum deep within the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., what do they do? Stage a heist to steal it, of course!For their plan to succeed, Serwa will have to get close to her rival, a Slayer named Declan Amankwah, without revealing her real nature. Declan gets under her skin like no one else . . . and might just force Serwa to confront some truths she's tried hard to deny. With both sympathy and laugh-out-loud humor, Rosanne A. Brown captures all the discomfort of a girl stuck between two worlds in this second book in the unputdownable Serwa Boating saga.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Roseanne A. Brown's middle grade trilogy about a pre-teen girl who, as half-Slayer and half-vampire, is caught between two worlds.Serwa Boateng has gone head-to-head with vampires, witches, and even a death god. But now, with the fate of the magical world at stake, she'll have to face her toughest foe yet: her own grandmother.Finally free after decades of being trapped inside the Midnight Drum, the dreaded obayifo Nana Bekoe seeks the destruction of the Abomofuo. Even worse, she has Serwa's father under her thrall. Now, the hunters have become the hunted, as the Slayers' defenses are powerless in the face of an enemy who has access to all their secrets.Serwa's only chance of saving her father might just lie with the Keepers, an organization whose powers exist outside the normal rules of magic. But the Keepers are even more secretive than the Abomofuo, and finding them will require Serwa to trek across the United States. At least she has her friends by her side for the journey . . . friends who currently hate her guts. The survival of everything and everyone Serwa has ever loved hinges on her completing this final hunt without losing herself in the process.Serwa Boateng has been a Slayer. She's been a vampire. But now, it's time for her to become something else entirely: a hero.Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of the Disney+ hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Based on the hit streaming horror franchise Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Talesis the second in an all-new horror graphic novel series.The Sinister Sisters features three chilling stories based on Ghanaian urban legends and folktales written by New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown and spookily brought to life by artists Shazleen Khan, Bill Masuku, and Gigi Murakami.Izzy’s sister has been acting strange. Izzy knows that something is going on with her twin, Grace. Grace is hurrying off to be with other kids, avoiding her at school, and going to bed earlier than usual.When Izzy learns that her twin sister has been sneaking off at night to hang out with the mysterious Midnight Society, she surprises them at their night of storytelling and threatens to tell their parents about Grace’s new hobby.In order to prevent Izzy from telling on her, the Midnight Society proposes a scare-off! If Izzy wins, Grace is booted from the Midnight Society. If Grace wins, Izzy won’t tell anyone about the Midnight Society. What follows are three terrifying tales that may determine the fate of not only the Midnight Society, but also the twins’ relationship.In “The Tale of the Bushwalkers,” a girl who cheats in school discovers that monsters may be prowling her campus, ready to eat cheating students. In “The Tale of the Spirit Drum,” a young boy tests his luck when he comes into possession of a drum that can make his dreams come true. And in “The Tale of the Sinister Sisters,” two twins must survive the night by themselves as malignant spirits take their form to pit the twins agains each other.Drawing from urban legends, folklores, and stories rooted from Ghana, New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown crafts all-new stories inspired by the hit television series.

Based on the hit streaming horror franchise Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Talesis the second in an all-new horror graphic novel series.The Sinister Sisters features three chilling stories based on Ghanaian urban legends and folktales written by New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown and spookily brought to life by artists Shazleen Khan, Bill Masuku, and Gigi Murakami.Izzy’s sister has been acting strange. Izzy knows that something is going on with her twin, Grace. Grace is hurrying off to be with other kids, avoiding her at school, and going to bed earlier than usual.When Izzy learns that her twin sister has been sneaking off at night to hang out with the mysterious Midnight Society, she surprises them at their night of storytelling and threatens to tell their parents about Grace’s new hobby.In order to prevent Izzy from telling on her, the Midnight Society proposes a scare-off! If Izzy wins, Grace is booted from the Midnight Society. If Grace wins, Izzy won’t tell anyone about the Midnight Society. What follows are three terrifying tales that may determine the fate of not only the Midnight Society, but also the twins’ relationship.In “The Tale of the Bushwalkers,” a girl who cheats in school discovers that monsters may be prowling her campus, ready to eat cheating students. In “The Tale of the Spirit Drum,” a young boy tests his luck when he comes into possession of a drum that can make his dreams come true. And in “The Tale of the Sinister Sisters,” two twins must survive the night by themselves as malignant spirits take their form to pit the twins agains each other.Drawing from urban legends, folklores, and stories rooted from Ghana, New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown crafts all-new stories inspired by the hit television series.

Sie braucht sein Herz für ein magisches Ritual – er ihren Tod für das Leben seiner Schwester:Der New-York-Times-Bestseller »A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin« von der aus Ghana stammenden Autorin Roseanne A. Brown führt uns in eine westafrikanisch inspirierte Fantasywelt, die auf allen Ebenen begeistert: mythisch, romantisch und modern!Alle fünfzig Jahre findet im Königreich Sonande das berühmte Solstasia-Turnier statt, bei dem alle Nationen des Reiches zusammenkommen, um dem Wettstreit der Champions beizuwohnen. Doch für die junge Königin Karina geht es um viel mehr: Um ihre Mutter wiederbeleben zu können, braucht sie das Herz eines Königs. Daher bietet Karina dem Gewinner des Festes ihre Hand an…Zur gleichen Zeit kommt Malik mit seinen beiden Schwestern in die Hauptstadt Ziran, voller Hoffnung auf ein neues Leben fern von Krieg und Gewalt. Malik freut sich auf die Festlichkeiten rund um Solstasia – bis ein rachsüchtiger Geist seine kleine Schwester Nadia entführt und einen furchtbaren Preis für ihr Leben verlangt: den Tod von Königin Karina. Für Malik gibt es nur eine Chance, Karina nahe genug zu kommen, um sie zu töten: Er muss das Solstasia-Turnier gewinnen …Der Auftakt einer spannenden, von westafrikanischer Folklore inspirierten Fantasy-Dilogie, in der eine trauernde Kronprinzessin und ein verzweifelter Geflüchteter ihre Ziele nur erreichen können, indem sie einander töten. Dieser New-York-Times-Bestseller ist perfekt für Fans von Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh und Sabaa Tahir. »Ein explosives, atemberaubendes Fantasy-Debüt […] Vor allem aber nutzt Brown eine üppige Fantasy-Kulisse, um auf ergreifende Weise Probleme der realen Welt zu diskutieren.« Booklist»Eine actiongeladene Geschichte über Ungerechtigkeit, Magie und Romantik, die den Leser in eine spannende Welt eintauchen lässt, die ›Children of Blood and Bones‹ in nichts nachsteht.« Publishers Weekly, Eine antirassistische Kinder- und Jugendbuch-Leseliste

Hochwertig veredelte Schmuckausgabe mit exklusivem farbigen Buchschnitt: Die Fortsetzung von »A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin« von Fantasy-Bestseller-Autorin Roseanne A. Brown!»Die Geschichte ist noch nicht vorbei. Wir werden uns wiedersehen.«Karina hat alles verloren, nachdem ein gewaltsamer Staatsstreich sie ohne ihr Königreich und ihren Thron zurückließ. Jetzt ist sie die meistgesuchte Person in Sonande. Ihre einzige Hoffnung, das zurückzuholen, was ihr rechtmäßig zusteht, liegt in einer göttlichen Macht, verschollen in der Stadt ihrer Vorfahren.Malik findet Zuflucht im Palast Zirans und zum ersten Mal so etwas wie einen Bruder. Doch die Welt versinkt im Chaos, und nur Karina kann das Gleichgewicht wiederherstellen.Als die Magie, die das Reich Sonande zusammenhält, zu zerreißen droht, stehen sich Malik und Karina erneut gegenüber. Aber wie kann man das Vertrauen von jemandem zurückgewinnen, den man einst töten wollte? Der Abschlussband der spannenden, von westafrikanischer Mythologie inspirierten Fantasy-Dilogie, in der eine geflohene Prinzessin und ein verlorener Magier wieder Vertrauen finden und ihre Magie beherrschen müssen, um das Reich Sonande zu retten. Perfekt für Fans von Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh und Sabaa Tahir!»Eine übernatürliche Liebesgeschichte, inspiriert von westafrikanischen Mythen, voller Intrigen und moderner Parallelen.« BookPage zu »A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin«»Eine actiongeladene Geschichte über Ungerechtigkeit, Magie und Romantik, die den Leser in eine spannende Welt eintauchen lässt, die ›Children of Blood and Bones‹ in nichts nachsteht.« Publishers Weekly, Eine antirassistische Kinder- und Jugendbuch-Leseliste zu »A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin«