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Poco después de llegar a su nuevo hogar en el lago, Hojarasca Acuática recibe una ominosa profecía del Clan Estelar: «Antes de que haya paz, la sangre derramará sangre y el lago se tornará rojo.» Ata

The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare's newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. Lady Midnight is a Shadowhunters novel. It's been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents and avenging her losses. Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn't lead her in treacherous directions...Making things even more complicated, Julian's brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind-and they need the Shadowhunters' help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged and doesn't recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it? Glitz, glamours, and Shadowhunters abound in this heartrending opening to

Nova versió actualitzada!SI MAI T’HAS PREGUNTAT d’on prové la papallona daurada, quines són exactament les regles del quidditch o quins canvis ha patit aquest joc des del segle XIV, has de llegir El

Los dieciséis relatos fantásticos de esta casa de fieras han sido seleccionados por el maestro de la narración Neil Gaiman Autores como Saki, E. Nesbit, Diana Wynne Jones, Larry Niven, Samuel R. Dela

Explora las maravillas del mundo mágico con este suntuoso compendio de animales fantásticos, una obra del célebre magizoólogo Newt Scamander. Este compendio de criaturas mágicas elaborado por Newt Scamander ha deleitado a generaciones enteras de magos, convirtiendose en un clasico del genero. Ahora, esta edicion actualizada con un prologo de Newt, se revelan seis nuevos animales apenas conocidos fuera de la comunidad magica. Asi, los muggles tendran tambien la oportunidad de descubrir donde vive el thunderbird, que come el puffskein y por que es conveniente apartar los objetos brillantes de la vista de los escarbatos. Los beneficios obtenidos con la venta de este libro se destinaran a las organizaciones beneficas Comic Relief y Lumos, lo cual significa que los euros que se pagan por el tendran un efecto magico que va mas alla del poder de cualquier mago: cada libro vendido contribuira a aliviar las necesidades de miles de niños en todo el mundo.

L’esperat retorn de Laura Gallego a la fantasia urbana juvenil!ALGÚ S''AMAGA MOLT A PROP TEUEstranys successos sense explicació. Què està passant?A què ens enfrontem? Qui o què és i quines intencions

Magia, aventura, lucha y una historia de amor que trasciende la leyenda. Ávalon es la cuarta entrega de «Britannia», el cierre de la saga que te redescubrirá el mito artúrico como nunca te lo habían

En un mundo con poderosos magos y gente corriente, los primeros usan su poder para oprimir y dominar a los demás.«Ya sabes lo que dicen: si haces tu decenio de esclavitud demasiado pronto, jamás lo s

Un llibre d’activitats basat en l’èxit cinematogràfic Bèsties fantàstiques i on trobar-les!áDesperta la teva creativitat amb aquestes 80 pàgines per pintar, gargotejar, dibuixar, enganxar adhesi

The thrilling conclusion to the epic Covenant series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout. As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos, Alexandria Andros must overcome a devastating defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt that the war against the gods will ever come to an end. There are many obstacles standing between Alex and her happily-ever-after with Aiden St. Delphi, and now Alex and Aiden face their greatest challenge yet: they must trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time. In the shattering , action-packed climax to the series, Alex must make a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear...or the end of her own life.

Escape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. Enter the world of Covenant...Alexandria's eighteenth birthday - and her Awakening - is approaching. If she even makes it. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her and, if that isn't freaky enough, Alex is guarding a dark secret, too. If anyone finds out what she did, she's a goner - and so is Aiden. Alex still has feelings for Aiden, even though he's a pure-blood...and therefore forbidden. Meanwhile, she's been 'training' with her fellow Apollyon Seth - though really that's just Seth's code word for some up-close-and-personal time. After every session Alex ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to her Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.But as Alex's birthday draws near, her entire world is shattered by a startling revelation. Once the gods have revealed themselves and unleashed their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed - and destroyed. Those left standing will find out if love is truly greater than fate.

The spellbinding fourth novel in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Enter the world of Covenant...Alex has Awoken and become the Apollyon. She has connected with Seth and now the thing she feared most has happened: her true self has been lost. But love is stronger than fate, and Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to break the connection and get Alex back. And then there's the fact that the whole Alex-and-Seth combination is pretty dangerous: if Seth drains Alex of her power, he'll become the God Killer and the most powerful being on the planet. The one person needed to stop the impending destruction has been dead for centuries - and Alex will have to search for him in the Underworld. Finding her way into the Underworld to search for one soul among countless millions will be hard enough. Returning will be even harder. Alex needs to prevent Seth from becoming the God Killer...but the cost will be higher than she ever imagined.

Step inside the world of the talented art departments who, led by Academy Award (R)-winning production designer Stuart Craig, were responsible for the creation of the unforgettable characters, locations and beasts from the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the Wizarding World. The Art of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, curated by concept artist Dermot Power, and filled with unique insights from Stuart Craig and the artists themselves about the filmmaking journey, takes you on a thrilling journey through a design process every bit as wonderful as that encountered by Newt, Tina, Queenie & Jacob in the Wizarding World. Beautifully designed, and bursting with hundreds of dazzling production paintings and concept sketches, intricate card models of the sets, storyboards, and matte paintings, and sumptuously printed with `magical effects'' and enhanced with unique removables, this finely crafted book - officially licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products - presents a visual feast for readers, and a truly immersive experience for fans of Fantastic Beasts.

Go behind the scenes of J. K. Rowling''''s magical universe of creatures and wizards in this exciting full-colour companion volume to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Newt, Tina, Queenie, and Jacob, the beloved heroes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, are back! In this second adventure, they''''re joined by fan favourites from the Harry Potter universe, including Albus Dumbledore, Nicolas Flamel, and the villainous Gellert Grindelwald. Officially licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products and designed by MinaLima - the creative force behind the graphics and many of the props for the first Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as well as the Harry Potter films - this authorised tie-in compendium delivers a rich and unique `making of'''' experience for fans of all ages. This keepsake treasury offers an imaginative, close-up look at Newt Scamander and his colourful trove of cohorts - beasts and wizards alike - as they face off against the evil forces of Gellert Grindelwald, one of the world''''s most powerful dark wizards, in a story that travels from New York City to London and onto Paris. Brimming with film-making secrets, full-colour artwork, and stories from the cast and crew, this magnificent book is modelled after a special item from the movie, and features removable facsimile reproductions of props and other materials from the movie, along with some very special effects. A tribute to moviemaking magic, it is an essential for every Wizarding World fan, aspiring concept artists and designers, and cinema buffs.

A special new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with a stunning new cover illustration by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick. Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

Discover everything you need to know about the magical world of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald! At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald''s plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone . . . Inspired by the original Hogwart's textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and featuring a cast of remarkable characters and magical creatures, this is epic adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition for any film lover or reader's bookshelf.

When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. . . .Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.

Yoel y Dunya, acompañados por sus mitades, Grog y Palas, regresan a un escenario hostil donde la convivencia entre distintos pueblos se encuentra permanentemente amenazada.Yoel y Dunya protagonizan esta nueva aventura que transcurre con el escenario de la guerra como telon de fondo. En la batalla se veran involucradas las diversas tribus del mundo conocido y la evolucion de los acontecimientos tejera extrañas alianzas.Nuestros amigos ya no son unos jovenes exploradores inexpertos, han demostrado su valentia y, sobre todo, la capacidad de cuestionar las supuestas bondades del mundo en que nacieron; esto, precisamente, ha hecho que sean considerados traidores por los suyos y condenados. La ayuda de sus mitades, Grog y Palas, resultara imprescindible para eludir el cautiverio al que fueron sometidos a su regreso de su viaje en busca de tierras raras y tratar de reencontrarse.En este segundo libro de la saga de las Tierras Raras, Yoel y Dunya entraran en contacto con nuevos personajes y con algunos de los que ya conocemos, y se enfrentaran a una raza de semidioses de leyenda, cuyas mitades poseen extraordinaria capacidad destructora. ¿Que hay de cierto en las antiguas profecias? ¿Sera posible la alianza entre mundos tan opuestos? ¿Lograran nuestros amigos burlar un destino que todos consideran ya escrito y conjurar la amenaza de la guerra?

Every family has secrets - but not every family has a secret pact with a demon. A darkly comic tale with thrilling twists and turns that will keep every reader guessing. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Jonathan Stroud and Skulduggery Pleasant. Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his remarkable family. So, when he discovers that an 800-year-old demon called Alastor is responsible for their luck - and that this demon is currently living inside him - he's more than a little surprised. Alastor isn't keen to be banished back to the demon realm and will do anything to try and trick his unwilling host into a contract - from nasty insults to wild promises. And even more unnerving, his power over Prosper seems to be growing with each passing night. Prosper has only days to break the curse - a feat that seems impossible. But with the help of a feisty witch-in-training, maybe he can do it?