Greg Call

Welcome to Two Castles, a place where magic and mystery intertwine! Meet Elodie, a clever twelve-year-old girl who comes to town hoping to learn acting. But life has other plans for her, and soon she finds herself as an apprentice to a truly extraordinary detective: a brilliant dragon named Meenore! Together, Elodie and Meenore become an unstoppable team, solving all sorts of puzzles. Their biggest case yet involves Count Jonty Um, a shape-shifting ogre who lives in one of the castles. Someone is plotting against him, and it's up to Elodie to figure out who! Join Elodie as she puts on disguises and uses her sharp mind to uncover clues. Along the way, you'll meet a greedy king, a bubbly princess, and even a charming cat trainer. This enchanting adventure is filled with friendship, courage, and unexpected twists. Can Elodie and Meenore crack the case and save the day? Dive into a world where goodness and evil come in all shapes and sizes, and every new discovery is a thrilling surprise!

Travel back in time to the fifth century, where the Roman Army is retreating from Britain and dark forces are beginning to rise. You will meet a brave twelve year old orphan named Kringle, whose life changes forever when evil goblins attack. These terrifying creatures are terrorizing the countryside, kidnapping humans, and enslaving them in the shadows. When Kringle's beloved guardian is captured, he refuses to stand by and do nothing. You will journey alongside Kringle as he embarks on a dangerous rescue mission across a treacherous and magical landscape. Along the way, he crosses paths with helpful elves, mysterious flying reindeer, and unexpected allies who guide him on his quest. As he battles the goblin horde to save the people he loves, Kringle discovers that his humble beginnings are actually the start of an extraordinary destiny. Discover the thrilling, magical origins of a legend in this unforgettable fantasy adventure.

Three siblings battle warriors and pirates to find their way home.

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Cordelia, Brendan, and Eleanor Walker, aged fifteen to eight, must rely on a mysterious book to face the Wind Witch and her father, the Storm King, who have kidnapped Dr. and Mrs. Walker and brought them to a strange world of magic.

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Hailed as “a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure” by J. K. Rowling, this New York Times bestseller is the first installment in the explosive tween fantasy series by famed Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It’s Kind of a Funny Story). Siblings Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia Walker once had everything they could ever want. But everything changed when Dr. Walker lost his job. Now the family must relocate to an old Victorian house, formerly the home of occult novelist Denver Kristoff—a house that simultaneously feels creepy and too good to be true. By the time the Walkers realize that one of their neighbors has sinister plans for them, they’re banished to a primeval forest way off the grid. Bloodthirsty medieval warriors patrol the woods around them, supernatural pirates roam the neighboring seas, and a power-hungry queen rules the land. To survive, the siblings will have to be braver than they ever thought possible—and to fight against their darkest impulses. The key may lie in their own connection to the secret Kristoff legacy. But as they unravel that legacy, they’ll discover that it’s not just their family that’s in danger . . . it’s the entire world.