Resultados para "River" en Misterio y suspense

A big fish contest at The Trading Post, the Hollisters’ sporting goods store, has everybody in Shoreham excited. After Pete catches a large fish with a tag on its tail, another adventure begins for the eager young detectives. When the children’s friend, Bobby Reed, disappears in a leaky old boat, the whole family helps in the search.

Life is already complicated enough for Awa Bryant when she starts having weird dreams—waking dreams—and strange coincidences start appearing in her real life. She meets dream-charmer Veila, a quirky glowing creature who helps to guide Awa through the mysterious Dream realm. At first, the Dream realm is a glorious escape from Awa's daily struggles, but something is not right… Soon, Awa discovers she has a bigger quest, and everything she cares about is at stake. Will she be brave enough to face her fears and save her friends?

The year is 1812. A white trapper is murdered. And a young Chippewa Indian stands accused. Captured and shackled in leg irons and chains, Indian John awaits his trial in a settler's loft. In a world of crude frontier justice where evidence is often overlooked in favor of vengeance, he struggles to make sense of the white man's court. His young lawyer faces the wrath of a settlement hungry to see the Indian hang. And 13-year-old Rebecca Carver, terrified by the captive Indian right in her home, must decide for herself what - and who - is right. At stake is a life.  

It's a race against time to stop twins Deidre and Maisie from drifting away in their canoe.

Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments. As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not. Now they're on their own, with barely any food or supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued?

Tony, Craig and Shawn are trapped on an ice floe on the Petitcodiac River in the dead of winter, and the rapid current is pulling them toward the ocean. Twelve-year-old Petra arrives, and the boys think they’re saved, but their dangerous journey is only just beginning.

Enid Blyton's much-loved classic series, packed full of adventure and mystery. A river cruise through ancient desert lands will be an adventure in itself, think Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack. An adventure it certainly is, especially when Bill disappears and the children, along with Kiki the...

A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. Thomasina and Anne are looking for adventure when their friend, Henry, disappears – snatched by a...

Max “the Wolf” is a top-notch Boy Scout, an expert at orienteering, and a master of being prepared. So it is a little odd that he suddenly finds himself, with no recollection of his immediate past, lost in an unfamiliar wood. Even odder still, he encounters a badger named Banderbrock, a black bear named Walden, and McTavish the Monster (who might also be an old barn cat) - all of whom talk - and who are as clueless as Max.

All the elements that made A French River Adventure exciting—the history, mystery, and supernatural—are once again at work here. This time, however, the mystery is even more challenging and dangerous. The children have grown up and now their children are the ones who must lead the way and deal with not only Jacques, Pierre, and other voyageur ghosts, but also with powerful spirits from the aboriginal world, both good and bad. The children discover the powerful Makadewaa and his destructive plan. How can they possibly win in an epic battle against the powers of evil?

Adventure! Treasure! Danger! The Eagle River Detectives are back in action! After befriending two new kids in town, Gabby and Jodie discover that their new friends are being watched by two mysterious men. Gabby takes charge and leads the detectives on a wild and dangerous chase to unravel the mystery. Along the way, they stumble onto a map that may or may not hold the key to uncovering a treasure. With secret codes and unexpected twists and turns, the Eagle River Detectives are in for a thrilling adventure. Join in on the fun as they play a crazy game of Hide and Seek!

Visiting an old manor house is hardly Katie’s idea of an adventure. But then, Otterly Manor isn’t just any old house.... When an enchanted painting whisks Katie back in time to Shakespeare’s England, she lands in the middle of a perilous adventure beyond her wildest imagination.

Moving is no fun when you are 15 years old, and to Carly Grant moving to a small town in Nebraska seems like a nightmare! Still, she has to admit, there's more to this little town than she anticipated. Carly and her siblings form the Eagle River Detectives, determined to uncover hidden family secrets, but as they dig deep, they realize that they may have to risk everything—including their lives—to uncover the truth.

There are three rules in Black River Falls: Don’t break curfew unless you want the monsters to find you. Don’t ask questions, no matter what. And when someone goes missing, don’t go looking. Joey Barnes obeyed those rules, until the day her mother vanished without a trace. She’s spent two years secretly hunting for clues, and she’s discovered plenty of things that don’t make sense, even for Black River Falls.

This thrilling and enchanting adventure takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire...

Bloomsbury presents Hidden Treasure, written and read by Jessie Burton ***This audiobook features a bonus conversation with author Jessie Burton*** From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives...

Bloomsbury presents The Thames and Tide Club: The Ghost Pirates by Katya Balen, read by Salima Saxton When the mudlarking gang find a mysterious cutlass on the banks of the Thames, they immediately know that something fishy is afoot. When the cutlass vanishes, and Mrs Drummonds disappears too...

Bloomsbury presents The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City by Katya Balen, read by Salima Saxton. An exciting new adventure series for young readers from Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen, author of October, October and The Light in Everything Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of...

Following the delightful KATE ON THE CASE, Kate is back in her second adventure, this time on a jungle river cruise. Our aspiring special correspondent is on the adventure of a lifetime cruising upriver in the jungle aboard a paddle steamer. She becomes intrigued by the story of the secretive...

Brought to you by Penguin. Tick, tock, tick, tock! Some stories are like that. Once you've wend them up, nothing will stop them ... A tormented apprentice clock-maker, a deadly mechanical knight in armour - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil ... Wind up these characters...