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An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s fourth year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and it’s the most challenging one yet. Along with mastering a new class – Lay of the Land – Upper Delinquents are supposed to start thinking about life after Crookhaven. Their schoolwork is beginning to have real world implications, and this year’s Break-In challenge is set in an external location known to be impenetrable – the Impossible Fortress.But the world outside their school grounds can be a dark and dangerous place. And with the most powerful crew in the underworld, infamously known as the Nameless, out to get Gabriel and his friends, the stakes have never been higher.The crew need to put everything they’ve learned so far to the test outside of Crookhaven’s gates. But there may be something lurking within those gates that the crew should be wary of too…The fourth

"A new master of smart thrills". (People magazine). Susan Fletcher has been summoned to the one of the world's most secretive organisations, the National Security Agency. Their unbeatable code-breakin

Drake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil wizard named Astrid is plotting to become the most powerful wizard in the world. She is collecting ingredients for a dangerous spell, and it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop her from casting it. Drake and Mina travel to the Fortress of the Stone Dragon to warn the Stone Dragon's Dragon Master, Caspar, that Astrid is on her way there. But will the evil wizard's dark magic overpower the Dragon Masters?

Mac 和 Mac 又有了新夢想──打造「末日堡壘」！兩兄弟滿腦子稀奇古怪的點子，卻空有衝勁，沒有實際方法；他們一邊吵嘴，一邊搭建，還要提防朋友 Meatball 的伎倆。這本圖像小說由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 與兩位得獎說書人合作，結合色彩鮮明的插圖、滑稽對話與誇張劇情，帶來一段令人捧腹的冒險。系列同樣融入民間傳說「愚人故事」的核心精神，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗閱讀樂趣，也激發對故事淵源的好奇。Mac and Mac may be noodles with empty heads, but they have big ideas: building a fortress! This vibrantly colorful graphic novel for easy readers hits the nail on the head with comedy.The Noodlehead brothers are back from the library with a joke book, a fantasy novel, and a dream: to build their very own Fortress of Doom. If they can stop bickering for long enough. And if they can defend it from their wily friend Meatball.Jump right in with this fourth title in an easy-to-read graphic novel series about more than two hollow pastas trying to have fun.Award-winning storytellers Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton join Tedd Arnold, author of the Fly Guy series, to create a masterpiece of hilarity. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is a

Drake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent

一部節奏緊湊、扣人心弦的驚悚小說，被美國情報界人士譽為「高度可信」。《數位密碼》所揭露的情況與現實極度吻合，其透漏的情報祕密比湯姆．克蘭西的作品更加豐富，帶領讀者深入地球上最強大的情報機構「美國國家安全局」，這個極度機密、耗資數十億美元創建的機構，此前，只有不到3%的美國人知道這個機構的存在。一臺所向披靡的密碼破解電腦，是國安局最高機密的技術奇蹟，當這臺電腦遇到一段無法破解的神祕密碼時，國安局召來了密碼專家蘇珊．弗萊徹，她是一位才華橫溢、美貌動人的數學家，而她所發現的真相震驚了整個權力中心。而國安局被挾持了……但不是被槍砲或炸彈挾持，而是被一段極其精妙複雜的密碼挾持，一旦被攻破，將徹底癱瘓美國的情報機構。祕密與謊言交織而成的風暴日益激烈，弗萊徹竭力拯救她所信賴的機構。四面楚歌的她，不只要為國家而戰，更要為自己的性命而戰，最終，也要為她的摯愛而戰。然而劇情驚人地逆轉，令國安局疲於奔命，試圖避免這場美國史上最嚴重的情報災難。劇情節奏緊湊、扣人心弦。從權力中心的地下走廊，到東京的摩天大樓，再到西班牙巍峨的教堂，一場殊死之戰就此展開。這場生死存亡之戰，關鍵在於摧毀一個不可思議而又堅不可摧的密碼編寫程式，而這個程式威脅著即將永遠徹底地摧毀權力平衡。

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

The shadow of Darth Vader looms large over the Star Wars galaxy, and nowhere does it reach deeper than in the mind of young Kylo Ren and the rise of the First Order!As Marvel enters a new era of STAR WARS storytelling, the dark obsession of young Kylo Ren leads him to Mustafar! But what secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest? Next, Ren’s formative journey takes him to the home planet of his grandfather, Anakin Skywalker — where he must face Gardulla the Hutt and her guards — plus a rancor! Secrets of the past will be unearthed in the harsh sands of Mos Espa!COLLECTING: Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader (2025) 1-6

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad.Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind.In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father's desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it's too late, but Arin's search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about hisfamily and the destruction of Jasad.War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will

Mo 是全村最怕怪物的人，結果偏偏得當怪物獵人！為了證明自己不是膽小鬼，他跑進森林，想抓隻怪物回來，卻意外發現咕嚕堡——怪物們的秘密大本營！可怕的綁架事件正在發生，Mo 只好和鼻涕怪、地精、巨魔一起，展開超爆笑、超刺激的大冒險！"Grumpfort is brilliant! Thoroughly charming." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Chaotic, hilarious and full of heart, Grumpfort had me in stitches! Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Grimwood." Jennifer Bell, author of WonderscapeMeet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly illustrated adventure.Mo never wanted to be a Warden - protecting the village of Bogfoss from the terrifying monsters in the woods is way too scary. But when he's beaten up by a goblin on his first patrol, he knows he has to prove himself.So he sets out into the forbidden woods to catch himself a monster and make himself a hero. Instead he stumbles into GRUMPFORT, a secret monster fortress with a very big problem. The fearsome Grumpsnatcher is kidnapping the other monsters - and suddenly Mo's on a monster-hunt with a troll, a gnome and a fire-breathing snotwoggle to sto

～深度聚焦《逆襲的夏亞MSV》～完整資訊、專業技法、頂級模型，一本滿足鋼彈迷的所有期待！【本書特色】◎揭示鋼彈模型趨勢：從電影帶動下的模型產品、改造大會參賽作品展示，領略鋼彈模型在各界的精美重新詮釋！◎深度專題報導：聚焦《逆襲的夏亞MSV》，詳細剖析「RX-93-ν2 Hi-ν鋼彈 Ver.Ka」、「MSN-04Ⅱ 夜鶯」等多款經典機體，展現細膩的高精密度製作技法！◎多元趣味單元：從模型師的製作分享到鋼彈主題咖啡廳探訪，為讀者帶來全面的鋼彈文化體驗！日本模型雜誌界權威──《HOBBY JAPAN》再次推出鋼彈專業雜誌《鋼彈最前線》，深度聚焦電影《機動戰士鋼彈 閃光的哈薩威》上映後引起話題的【宇宙世紀0100年】，尤其是《逆襲的夏亞MSV》，深入剖析其經典設定並公開各大資訊，帶給鋼彈迷令人驚嘆的內容盛宴！書中以專題形式呈現多款經典機體的設計與製作技巧，囊括「RX-93-ν2 Hi-ν鋼彈 Ver.Ka」、「MSN-04Ⅱ 夜鶯」、「RGZ-91B Re-GZ特裝型」、「AMS-120X 基拉．德卡」、「RX-94 量產型ν鋼彈」⋯⋯每一款機體都在專業模型師的巧手下煥發新生。除了完整展示製作過程中的精細細節，還分享模型改造的專業技巧，幫助讀者將自己的作品打造成充滿個性與細膩感的傑作。不只是詳盡的模型製作特輯，本書還收錄了鋼彈模型產品、模型改造大會參賽作品，以及趣味單元「鋼彈甜點介紹所」、模特兒水瀨Chika的「鋼彈主題咖啡廳探訪」專欄，讓鋼彈文化的魅力延伸到生活的每個角落。不論你是沉迷模型製作的創作者，還是深愛鋼彈世界觀的資深粉絲，都能在這之中找到屬於自己的驚喜、重燃當年的熱血之情！

～解除所有限制，打造出終極鋼彈模型～隨心所欲地將想法具象化，超絕的鋼彈模型技巧集！【本書特色】◎涵蓋鋼彈模型技法歷史、作品評價基準等未公開過的製作祕訣。◎利用剩餘零件打造出獨特的陸戰型ZZ鋼彈，展現模型製作的無窮潛力。◎從大賽評審的角度全面解析，如何於賽中稱霸並培養被稱為進步關鍵點的「眼光」。想讓製作鋼彈模型的技術更進步嗎？或是曾有過「想透過鋼彈模型做到些什麼」的想法嗎？本書正是作者為了有如此困擾的你所打造！無論是希望成為職業模型師，或是想在GBWC等各類世界級模型比賽上贏得冠軍，又或者想製作出能在網路、社群媒體上大受讚譽的作品，《打造究極鋼彈：機動模型超級技術指南》都能為你指點方向！➤創新技術與材料應用：探討最新材料與技術的運用，從傳奇範例到獨特的製作方法，運用平價商品進行創作，展現模型製作的無限可能。➤歷史與技法的結合：深入鋼彈模型技法的歷史，結合傳統手法與現代創意，讓經典作品重獲新生。➤全方位製作指南：從準備所需物品到模型的保存，涵蓋了鋼彈模型製作的各個面向，為新手和經驗豐富的愛好者提供全方位的支持和指導。

★ 笨拙又帥氣的偵探企鵝，展開爆笑解謎任務本套書收錄《Mr Penguin》系列4冊，跟著最不按牌理出牌的偵探企鵝展開一連串荒謬又精彩的冒險。在《Lost Treasure》中，他被委託尋找博物館的神祕寶藏；《Fortress of Secrets》則帶他墜落雪山，破解失蹤寵物之謎；《Catastrophic Cruise》登上豪華郵輪，看似度假卻暗藏危機；而在《Tomb of Doom》，他更深入沙漠金字塔，挑戰幾乎不可能完成的任務。主角 Mr Penguin 個性膽小又愛抱怨，卻總在關鍵時刻硬著頭皮前進，搭配冷靜可靠的蜘蛛 Colin，形成強烈反差與笑點。故事融合解謎與冒險元素，加上大量插圖輔助，非常適合作為孩子從圖像閱讀過渡到文字閱讀的橋梁書。Please note that this product is a UK edition, and That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched:Mr. Penguin and A Case of Adventure Series 4 Books Collection Box Set By Alex T Smith (Lost Treasure, Fortress of Secrets, Catastrophic Cruise & Tomb of Doom):Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:It has been weeks since Mr Penguin's last adventure and he's been stuck at his desk, twiddling his flippers ever since. That is until the phone rings! Mr Penguin and Colin (a spider and Mr Penguin's silent right hand man) are called in to find the missing treasure somewhere in the Museum of Extraordinary Objects.

本書為電影《魔戒：洛汗之戰》的官方視覺指南，完整收錄精美劇照與概念藝術，帶領讀者深入認識角色、場景與生物。故事設定於《魔戒》三部曲事件發生前 183 年，講述洛汗傳奇國王赫姆‧鐵手（Helm Hammerhand）與女兒 Héra，在強敵伍夫（Wulf）率軍進攻時，率領族人死守古老要塞號角堡（後稱聖盔谷）的壯烈戰役。透過詳盡介紹與豐富圖像，讀者可重溫中土世界的壯闊景象，也能感受這場獨立故事中全新的角色與衝突。📖 亮點特色官方授權，收錄電影專屬美術與場景設計詳介全新與熟悉角色、地點及生物適合《魔戒》與中土世界收藏愛好者Lavishly illustrated with breathtaking art and imagery from the highly anticipated new movie, the exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga.Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg—a mighty fortress that will later come to be known

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!

由暢銷作家暨繪者 Tedd Arnold（Fly Guy 系列作者）攜手專業說書人 Martha Hamilton 與 Mitch Weiss 合作創作，Noodleheads 系列以兩兄弟 Mac 和 Mac 為主角，透過漫畫風格插圖、短小章節與滿滿笑料，將「愚人故事」轉化為貼近孩子的幽默冒險。故事中，Mac 和 Mac 腦袋空空卻總有稀奇古怪的計畫：從數星星、數沙粒，到建造「末日堡壘」；從用西瓜孵小貓，到挑戰做派、吃派；甚至陰錯陽差地環遊世界。他們總被好友 Meatball 捉弄，也常把簡單的事弄得一團糟。情節充滿雙關語、打鬧橋段與誇張插圖，讓讀者在大笑之餘，也能練習觀察角色邏輯漏洞，培養批判思考。全系列靈感來自世界各地的民間「愚人故事」，每冊皆附有故事淵源與延伸閱讀建議。這套書既是圖像小說入門的好選擇，也是孩子輕鬆接觸民俗智慧、享受閱讀樂趣的絕佳橋樑書。#1: Noodlehead Nightmares (平裝本)(graphic novel)#2: Noodleheads See the Future (平裝本)(graphic novel)#3: Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (平裝本)(graphic novel)#4: Noodleheads Fortress of Doom (平裝本)(graphic novel)#5: Noodleheads Lucky Day (平裝本)(graphic novel)#6: Noodleheads Do the Impossible (平裝本)(graphic novel)#7: Noodleheads Take It Easy (平裝本)(graphic novel)Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead.Then . . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!!This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect f

For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort.Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkaban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts... he's at Hogwarts."Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may be a traitor in their midst.

In a sleepy town in Southern France stands a mysterious structure. Is it a fortress? A giant labyrinth? The castle of a long-forgotten king? It is, in fact, the work of one man, Ferdinand Cheval, who shaped a palace over the course of 33 years with nothing but his bare hands, his will, and a few tools. This is the story of how and why his palace came to be.

In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Minecraft: The Island, a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway--and discovers that teamwork might just be the secret to survival. Wandering a vast, icy tundra, the explorer has never felt more alone. Is there anything out here? Did I do the right thing by leaving the safety of my island? Should I give up and go back? So many questions, and no time to ponder--not when dark is falling and dangerous mobs are on the horizon. Gurgling zombies and snarling wolves lurk in the night, and they're closing in. With nowhere to hide, the lone traveler flees up a mountain, trapped and out of options . . . until a mysterious figure arrives, fighting off the horde singlehandedly. The unexpected savior is Summer, a fellow castaway and master of survival in these frozen wastes. Excited to find another person in this strange, blocky world, the explorer teams up with Summer, whose impressive mountain fortress as a safe haven . . . for

Soon to be a major Amazon Prime TV series The fourth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress