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The fifth and final book in The Books of Elsewhere, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling, fan-favorite series--absolutely not to be missed.Annabelle McMartin is gone for good, but something worse lurks just out of sight--watching, waiting, preparing to strike. Then a field trip to the local art museum reveals a shock. What Olive discovers will create a chain of events that propel her to discoveries she may not wish to uncover, involving Morton''s vanished parents and the very deepest, darkest roots of Aldous McMartin''s creepy painted world. In this fifth and final book, Olive must seek the full, complex story of Elsewhere, its magical origins, and its creator, and in so doing, face her own fears and limitations--and possibly the destruction of Elsewhere itself. How far will Olive go to save the people and home she loves? And what will be the final cost?A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap.

In the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere series, Olive thought she had uncovered all the house''s secrets. She was wrong.It''s Halloween night when strangers come to Linden Street . . . and something absolutely vital to Olive goes missing. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can she trust the strangers? Will she turn to a new and dangerous magic within the paintings of Elsewhere? Or will Olive put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves?The stakes grow higher, the secrets more dangerous, and mystery and magic abound as Olive, the boys, and the magical cats uncover the true nature of the old stone house on Linden Street.A must-read fantasy series for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch, Coraline, and Septimus Heap."This haunting fantasy thriller brings together the quirkiness of Roald Dahl and darkness of Neil Gaiman." —Austin Family"The story was well-written, clever, and completely unpredictable...a great summer read that will let your imagination run wild." —TIME for Kids

An alchemist peddles a new magical invention—and the key that could unlock Lettie Peppercorn’s family secrets—in this quirky “tale of self-discovery, family, and friendship” (The Independent).Lettie Peppercorn cannot go outside. Ma told her so right before Ma disappeared forever. So Lettie’s house is on stilts, and she is stuck with only the wind and a pigeon for a friend. Nothing exciting has ever happened to her—until the night a strange merchant appears. He claims to be an alchemist—the greatest that ever lived—and he is here to sell Lettie his newest invention. It’s an invention that could change Lettie’s life—and the world forever. An invention called “snow.” But snow is not the only secret he holds. The alchemist knows where Lettie’s Ma is. And Lettie will do anything to get Ma back—even if it means risking her own life. Join the brilliant and resourceful Lettie Peppercorn as she sails across the world to reunite her family and discover the truth about herself.

Three cousins get transported back to 1862 to play an important role in the Battle of Puebla, the reason we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, in this “spellbinding” (School Library Journal, starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure. History is alive with magic. That’s what zany Tía Xia is always telling cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy. Daredevil Jorge couldn’t be more different than his cousins: Camila is a dreamer who adores animals and Siggy is an aspiring influencer who always has an exclusive party to attend. And their aunt has many secrets, including a mysterious diamond-encrusted sword that Jorge definitely wasn’t supposed to see. But when the three stumble upon a time portal in their aunt’s yard, they are transported back to 1862, a past filled with wonders—and dangers. To return to the present, they must race to deliver the sword to General Ignacio Zaragoza in time for the historic Battle of Puebla in Mexico: the foundation of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. As their journey to Mexico takes them through the Civil War–era United States, the cousins see just how much US history has been shaped by Latin communities. They must find the power within themselves to make sure things happen as they’re supposed to, without altering the past.

When stolen artifacts magically appear in their aunt's closet, cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy travel back in time to 1930 New York City to clear her name before history is irreparably altered in this companion to the ';spellbinding' (School Library Journal, starred review) Cousins in the Time of Magic.Cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy never imagined that dusty old puppets and a mysterious book would launch them into a time-traveling adventure. But when they discover their aunt has treasures belonging to Pura Belpr, the trailblazing Latina librarian and storyteller, they're transported back to 1930s New York City. Their mission? Race against time to return Pura's puppets and a signed first edition of her book, proving their aunt isn't a thief. The past is full of danger, though. A powerful woman will stop at nothing to steal the book, the cousins' nosy neighbor is snooping around, and the hardship of the Great Depression is all around them. Luckily Jorge, Camila, and Siggy meet Antonia, a fierce Puerto Rican girl fighting injustice against her community. The cousins will need courage, quick thinking, and a little help from history to protect Pura Belpr's legacy, clear their aunt's name, and make it back home. Can they pull it off before time runs out?

Tres primos son transportados a 1862 donde juegan un rol importante en la Batalla de Puebla, razón por la que hoy se conmemora el Cinco de Mayo, en esta encantadora aventura fantástica de secundaria.La historia vive con magia. Eso es lo que la alocada tía Xia les dice siempre a los primos Jorge, Camila y Siggy. El atrevido Jorge no podía ser más distinto a sus primos: Camila es una soñadora que adora a los animales y Siggy es un aspirante a influencer que tiene una fiesta exclusiva a la que asistir. Y su tía tiene muchos secretos incluyendo una misteriosa espada con diamantes incrustados que Jorge definitivamente no debía ver. Pero, cuando los tres primos caen en un portal del tiempo en el patio de su tía, son transportados a 1862 y a un pasado lleno de maravillas y peligros. Para regresar al presente deben apresurarse y entregar la espada al general Ignacio Zaragosa justo a tiempo para la histórica Batalla de Puebla en México: el surgimiento de la celebración del Cinco de Mayo. Mientras su viaje a México los lleva a través de la Guerra Civil americana, los primos observan como gran parte de la historia ha sido moldeada por comunidades Latine. Ellos deben encontrar sus poderes internos para asegurarse de las cosas pasen como tienen que pasar, sin alterar el pasado.

Nuestro tro favorito de viajeros en el tiempo est de vuelta! Cuando artefactos robados aparecen mgicamente en el armario de su ta, Jorge, Camila y Siggy deben viajar a la ciudad de Nueva York de 1930 para limpiar su nombre antes de que la historia se altere de manera irreparable.Los primos Jorge, Camila y Siggy nunca imaginaron que unos viejos y polvorientos tteres y un libro misterioso los llevaran en una aventura a travs del tiempo. Todo comienza al descubrir que su ta posee tesoros que pertenecieron a Pura Belpr, la innovadora bibliotecaria y cuenta cuentos latina y, de repente, viajan la ciudad de Nueva York en los aos 30. Su misin? Apresurarse a devolver los tteres de Pura y una edicin firmada de su primer libro, para demostrar que su ta no es una ladrona. Pero el pasado est repleto de peligros. Una mujer poderosa har todo lo posible para robar el libro, los vecinos entrometidos de los primos chismosearn y la escasez de la Gran Depresin los acecha. Por suerte Jorge, Camila y Siggy conocen a Antonia, una valiente nia puertorriquea que lucha contra la injusticia en su comunidad. Los primos necesitarn coraje, ingenio y un poquito de ayuda histrica para proteger el legado de Pura Belpr, limpiar el nombre de su ta y regresar a casa. Podrn lograrlo antes de que se les acabe el tiempo?

Ein altes englisches Schloss, eine verschrobene Adelsfamilie und ein über Jahrzehnte gehütetes Geheimnis ...Ungläubig blickt Percy Pumpkin an der Fassade von Darkmoor Hall empor. In diesem Schloss soll er seine Ferien verbringen? Noch dazu mit kauzigen Verwandten, die er nie zuvor zu Gesicht bekommen hat? Schon bald nehmen sonderbare Ereignisse ihren Lauf: Die Köchin wird ermordet aufgefunden, ein Monster torkelt bei Mondlicht durch den Schlosspark und Percys Eltern verschwinden spurlos. Irgendwie scheint alles mit dem Rezept von Aunt Annie''s Worcestershire-Sauce zu tun zu haben. Der Würzsauce, die der Familie Darkmoor sagenhaften Reichtum beschert hat und deren Zutaten seit Jahrzehnten streng geheim gehalten werden. Wird es Percy gelingen, das Rätsel um Schloss Darkmoor zu lüften?

Die mysteriösen Vorfälle im Schloss Darkmoor nehmen kein Ende, und so beschliessen Percy, John und die Zwillinge Claire und Linda kurzerhand, eine Detektivgruppe mit Namen "Die Knochenbande" zu gründen, um hinter die Geheimnisse des Schlosses und ihrer verschrobenen Verwandtschaft zu kommen. Schon bald müssen die Kinder ein zweites Mal vor der gefährlichen Monsterkrake fliehen, sie erfahren, welch finstere Macht das verschollene Familienoberhaupt Allan Darkmoor seiner Zeit von einer Ägyptenexpedition mitgebracht hat, und treffen in den versteckten Gängen im Schloss auf eine merkwürdige Mumie, die ihnen nach dem Leben zu trachten scheint. Doch erst die Entschlüsselung einer rätselhaften Botschaft führt Percy schliesslich in den Geheimraum von Allan Darkmoor, tief unter den Gemächern von Darkmoor Hall ...

Im letzten Band der Trilogie lüftet sich das Geheimnis um Percys Vergangenheit und seine Verbindung mit dem spurlos verschwundenen Familienoberhaupt Allan Darkmoor. Auch der Spion, der hinter dem Rezept von Aunt Annie''s Worcestershire-Sauce her ist, tritt wieder in Aktion. Und Percy muss feststellen, was für einen teuflischen Plan Dr. Uide ausgeheckt hat ...