‘We must kidnap some children,’ announced Aunt Etta. ‘Young, strong ones. It will be dangerous, but it must be done.’
Three children are stolen and taken to a bizarre island, which is home to some extraordinary creatures — including...
All Hal ever wanted was a dog. Then his wealthy parents discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that Fleck must be returned, he runs away-along with a group of joyfully escapees...
In a fragile world on the brink of World War II, lovely young Englishwoman Ellen Carr takes a job as a housemother at an unorthodox boarding school in Vienna that specializes in music, drama, and dance. Ellen simply wants to cook beautiful food in...
For excitement-hungry orphan Ivo, a mission to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort is a dream come true. Together with a hag, a wizard, and a troll, Ivo sets out, ready for adventure. But when they get to the ogre’s castle, the...
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Rick traut seinen Augen nicht, als eines Morgens etwas Rosiges, Durchsichtiges auf seinem Bett sitzt und behauptet, Humphrey der Schreckliche zu sein. Als die übrige Familie sichtbar wird, könnte man durchaus einen Schreck...
Eva Ibbotson’s magical novel; set in that most poignant of all times and places, Vienna before the First World War. Susanna’s dress shop stands in the delightful Madensky Square and is the very hub and heart of life. Susanna sympathizes with her...
A collection of short stories by the author of Madensky Square reveals the writer’s ability to write funny and erudite historical fiction.
From Publishers Weekly
Known for her neatly fashioned romance fiction, Ibbotson (Madensky Square)...
Zu seinem 10. Geburtstag hat Henry auch dieses Jahr nur einen Wunsch: einen Hund. Aber seine reichen und vielbeschäftigten Eltern wollen davon nichts wissen. Henry bekommt bloß einen Leihhund fürs Wochenende – Fleck! Bei beiden ist es Liebe auf...
Renowned literary great Eva Ibbotson delivers a final novel in her classic, much-loved style. A previously unpublished work from this favorite author, The Abominables follows a family of yetis who are forced, by tourism, to leave their home in the...