Jacqueline West

Depuis que sa famille a emménagé à Lost Lake, Fiona, 11 ans, se sent plus seule que jamais. Ses amis lui manquent et sa grande sœur lignore complètement… Alors, pour tuer le temps, la fillette se ren

Il se passe vraiment des drôles de choses dans la maison du vieux McMartin... Les chats parlent et les tableaux renferment détranges secrets.Olive est toujours à la recherche dun moyen de libérer son

Depuis que sa famille a emménagé à Lost Lake, Fiona, 11 ans, se sent plus seule que jamais. Ses amis lui manquent et sa grande sœur lignore complètement… Alors, pour tuer le temps, la fillette se ren

Olive, 11 ans, emménage dans la vieille maison de Lindon Street et constate rapidement détranges phénomènes...Des chats rôdent et parlent entre eux. Les tableaux qui couvrent les murs semblent lobser

Olive, 11 ans, emménage dans la vieille maison de Lindon Street et constate rapidement détranges phénomènes...Des chats rôdent et parlent entre eux. Les tableaux qui couvrent les murs semblent lobser

Il se passe vraiment des drôles de choses dans la maison du vieux McMartin... Les chats parlent et les tableaux renferment détranges secrets.Olive est toujours à la recherche dun moyen de libérer son

Depuis qu’elle a emménagé dans la demeure du vieux McMartin, Olive en a vu de toutes les couleurs : objets ensorcelés, peintures vivantes, chats qui parlent... Pourtant, elle nest pas au bout de ses

Depuis qu’elle a emménagé dans la demeure du vieux McMartin, Olive en a vu de toutes les couleurs : objets ensorcelés, peintures vivantes, chats qui parlent... Pourtant, elle nest pas au bout de ses

Les tableaux magiques du vieux McMartin ont encore quelques secrets à révéler.Olive n’est pas au bout de ses surprises !Olive a promis à son ami Morton de retrouver ses parents, prisonniers des peint

Les tableaux magiques du vieux McMartin ont encore quelques secrets à révéler.Olive n’est pas au bout de ses surprises !Olive a promis à son ami Morton de retrouver ses parents, prisonniers des peint

Olive ne connait rien de plus effrayant que la maison des secrets. A part, peut-etre, la maison des secrets le soir dHalloweenOlivese rend a la fete dHalloween avec ses amis Morton et Rutherford. Et a son retour catastrophe : ses parents ont disparu ! La redoutable Annabelle McMartin aurait-elle vole a Olive ce quelle a de plus cher pour la faire chanter et recuperer sa maison ? La fillette en est persuadee.Heureusement, trois nouveaux venus a Linden Street vont lui proposer leur aide. Mais cela sera-t-il suffisant pour vaincre les malefiques McMartin ?

Olive ne connait rien de plus effrayant que la maison des secrets. A part, peut-etre, la maison des secrets le soir dHalloweenOlivese rend a la fete dHalloween avec ses amis Morton et Rutherford. Et a son retour catastrophe : ses parents ont disparu ! La redoutable Annabelle McMartin aurait-elle vole a Olive ce quelle a de plus cher pour la faire chanter et recuperer sa maison ? La fillette en est persuadee.Heureusement, trois nouveaux venus a Linden Street vont lui proposer leur aide. Mais cela sera-t-il suffisant pour vaincre les malefiques McMartin ?

Discover a secret society where wishes are stolen, and dreams have a price. In the spellbinding sequel to New York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline Wests The Collectors, eleven-year-old Van Markson embarks on a quest full of magic and adventure to rescue his best friend from a dangerous wish collector.This contemporary fantasy is just right for fans of Trenton Lee Stewarts The Secret Keepers and Jonathan Auxiers The Night Gardener.Its been only a few weeks since Van uncovered a magical secretthat wishes really can come true, and that a mysterious society called the Collectors protects us from the dire consequences even the smallest wish can have. Van knows only too well how wishing can go awry: his mother is recovering from a broken leg, his friend Pebble has been stolen away by the evil wish collector Mr. Falborg, dozens of dangerous creatures called Wish Eaters have escaped into the world, and Van himself has almost diedtwiceall because of wishes.When Vans mother is offered a position at the renowned Fox Den Opera, located in the quiet, beautiful forest a few hours north of the city, she whisks Van away with her, hoping this will be a safer home for their family of two. But Fox Den is home to an ancient Wish Eatera powerful creature with the ability to grant wishes that have catastrophic consequences; a Wish Eater Mr. Falborg would love to get his hands on. Van must team up with the Collectors and find a way to stop him before he makes a wish that leaves the world in chaos.New York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline West takes readers on an adventure with magic woven through every page. Fans of Cassie Beasleys Circus Mirandus and Robert Beattys Serafina and the Black Cloak will love the thrilling conclusion to the magical journey begun in The Collectors.Van has already lost his best friend to Mr. Falborg. Can he stop the villain from capturing an ancient power that could plunge the world into chaos?A Thrilling Quest: Van will risk everything to save his friend Pebble from the clutches of the dangerous wish collector, Mr. Falborg. An Unlikely Hero: Eleven-year-old Van Markson has already uncovered a world of hidden magic, but now he must find the courage to face an ancient evil. A Page-Turning Fantasy Series: The perfect next read for fans of Trenton Lee Stewart and Jonathan Auxier, continuing the adventure from the bestselling book, The Collectors. Action and Adventure: Filled with daring escapes, mysterious creatures, and high-stakes conflict that will keep middle grade readers hooked until the very last page.

"Everything I love in a book."Victoria Schwab, author of #1 New York Times bestseller This Savage SongThe kind of taut, atmospheric thriller that gets your heart racing and sets your imagination on fire. Sensational.Claire Legrand, New York Times-bestselling author of FurybornFinalist for the Minnesota Book AwardNew York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline West captivates readers with a dark, hypnotic story about the cost of talentand the evil that lurks just out of sight. Fans of Holly Black and Victoria Schwab will be mesmerized by this gorgeous, magnetic novel.High school senior Anders Thorson is unusually gifted. His band, Last Things, is legendary in their northern Minnesota hometown. With guitar skills that would amaze even if he werent only eighteen, Anders is the focus of head-turning admiration. And Thea Malcom, a newcomer to the insular town, is one of his admirers. Thea seems to turn up everywhere Anders goes: gigs at the local coffeehouse, guitar lessons, even in the woods near Anderss home.When strange things start happening to Anders, blame immediately falls on Thea. But is she trying to hurt him? Or save him? Can he trust a girl who doesnt seem to know the difference between dreams and reality? And how much are they both willing to sacrifice to get what they want? Told from Anderss and Theas dual points of view, this exquisitely crafted novel is full of unexpected twists and is for fans of Holly Blacks The Darkest Part of the Forest and Melissa Alberts The Hazel Wood.Dark Fantasy: Dive into a hypnotic world where a musicians supernatural talent attracts an ancient evil from the surrounding Minnesota woods. Protector or Stalker?: Thea shows up everywhere Anders goes, but is the mysterious newcomer trying to save him from the darkness or is she the darkness itself? The Cost of Talent: Anderss incredible guitar skills are legendary, but they come with a terrifying price that could demand the ultimate sacrifice. For Fans of Modern YA Fantasy: A mesmerizing and romantic thriller perfect for readers of Holly Blacks The Darkest Part of the Forest and Victoria Schwabs This Savage Song.

Winner of the Minnesota Book Award * A Texas Bluebonnet BookPerfect to be read late into the night.Stefan Bachmann, internationally bestselling author of The PeculiarA spooky sisterhood mystery that is sure to be a hit with readers.School Library Journal (starred review)Grab a flashlight and stay up late with this one.Kirkus ReviewsOnce there were two sisters who did everything together. But only one of them disappeared.New York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline Wests Long Lost is an atmospheric, eerie mystery brimming with suspense. Fans of Katherine Ardens Small Spaces and Victoria Schwabs City of Ghosts series will lose themselves in this mesmerizing and century-spanning tale.Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesnt exist.When Fionas family moves to a new town to be closer to her older sisters figure skating cluband far from Fionas close-knit group of friendsnobody seems to notice Fionas unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the towns library, a rambling mansion donated by a long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance.Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. With a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the books strange history. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected placesmaybe even from the sister she thinks doesnt care about her anymore.New York Timesbestselling and acclaimed author Jacqueline West weaves a heart-pounding, intense, and imaginative mystery that builds anticipation on every page, while centering on the strong and often tumultuous bond between sisters. Laced with suspense, Long Lost will fascinate readers of Trenton Lee Stewarts The Secret Keepers and fans of ghost stories.

In an insular small town steeped in Norse traditions, a teens developing romance with a newcomer becomes fraught as dark secrets from the past rise to the surface in this gorgeously atmospheric mystery by New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West.Lucia Sorenson holds on hard to the things she loves. Her tiny hometown clings to the bluffs above the Mississippi River, threatened by weather and time. Unlike most people her age, Lucia plans to stay after graduation and help her grandfather run the Viking Museum of Black Point. Maybe then she can keep everything her ancestors built from washing away. When the Black Point Hotel, a supposedly haunted local landmark, is bought by an outsider, the town is shakenand for Lucia, fresh changes arrive in the form of the owners nephew, Max. As Lucia gets to know Max, she begins to question her role in the towns rituals and to see the place, and herself, with new eyes.But the town is flooding, and old secrets are rising to the surface. Soon Lucia will have to choose between the home she thought she knew and the hideous truths hidden underneath.

The third installment in the must-read horror fantasy series for fans of Small Spaces, Nightbooks, and WednesdayThis house is keeping secrets . . .Can what lurks below the house be as frightening as whats hidden inside?Terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting middle schoolor so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, Olive discovers two things that may change her mind: First, the deadly Annabelle McMartin is back. Second, theres a secret below-ground that unlocks not one but two of Elsewheres scariest, most cunning, most dangerous forces yet. But with the houses uncanny cats acting suspicious, her best friend threatening to move away, and her ally Morton starting to rebel, Olive isnt sure where to turn. Will she figure things out in time? Or will she be lured into Elsewhere . . . and trapped there for good?Welcome to Elsewhere . . .First, a pair of enchanted spectacles. Next, a deadly book. Then, magical paints from which a world called Elsewhere spills like a dream turned nightmare. And lastly, strangers, come to take it all for themselvesif even darker forces dont prevail. At the center: the flawed and tenacious Olive, three talking cats, two remarkable friends, and a hard-won trust that binds them all. This is the scary, must-read series widely praised and adored by kids, adults, and critics alike.

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 Mortons vanished parents and the very deepest, darkest roots of Aldous McMartins 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.

The stakes are higher than ever in this kid-favorite horror series thats perfect for fans of Small Spaces, Nightbooks, and WednesdayThis house is keeping secrets . . .On Halloween night, not all is what it seems.When Olive swallows her fear of the McMartins to sneak Morton out and go trick-or-treating, theyre in for a shockand being followed by an ominous creature is only the beginning. Strangers have come to Linden Street, and though they claim to be her allies, Olive has a bad feeling. After shes forced into an uneven bargain with Annabelle McMartin, Olive sacrifices something that could mean doom for the houseand for Elsewhere itself. Can she trust the strangers? Or will she put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves?Welcome to Elsewhere . . .First, a pair of enchanted spectacles. Next, a deadly book. Then, magical paints from which a world called Elsewhere spills like a dream turned nightmare. And lastly, strangers, come to take it all for themselvesif even darker forces dont prevail. At the center: the flawed and tenacious Olive, three talking cats, two remarkable friends, and a hard-won trust that binds them all. This is the scary, must-read series widely praised and adored by kids, adults, and critics alike.

Mysteries deepen, secrets darken, and the stakes grow scarier in this second title in the New York Times bestselling Books of Elsewhere seriesfor fans of Small Spaces, Nightbooks, and WednesdayThis house is keeping secrets . . .Olive thinks shes controlling the housebut is the house controlling her?Olive Dunwoody is getting desperate. Her friend Morton is still trapped inside Elsewhere, in the old McMartin houses enchanted paintings, and she has no way to reach him. So when Rutherford, the oddball kid next door mentions a spellbook, Olive sees a glint of hope. If she can find the McMartins book of spells, maybe she can help Morton escape Elsewhere for good. Unless, that is, the book finds Olive first. The house isnt the only one keeping secrets now, and Olive has no idea how much danger shes in.Welcome to Elsewhere . . .First, a pair of enchanted spectacles. Next, a deadly book. Then, magical paints from which a world called Elsewhere spills like a dream turned nightmare. And lastly, strangers, come to take it all for themselvesif even darker forces dont prevail. At the center: the flawed and tenacious Olive, three talking cats, two remarkable friends, and a hard-won trust that binds them all. This is the scary, must-read series widely praised and adored by kids, adults, and critics alike.