Pseudonymous Bosch

Reading is a dangerous business, but now it seems writing is not safe either! The author of this book has mysteriously vanished, leaving his readers completely hanging. Most of the story has not even been written yet, and he is certainly not going to finish it. Why? Well, that is a highly classified secret, but let us just say his life is on the line. Now, it is entirely up to you to step in and save the day. This imaginative and interactive adventure invites you to become the co-author of a thrilling mystery. Packed with engaging prompts, clever puzzles, and hilarious games, you will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating your very own story. Will you accept the challenge and help solve the case? Time is running out, and the missing author needs your creative genius right now. Grab a pencil, unlock your imagination, and get ready to write this book!

Welcome to Earth Ranch, a secret camp on a remote volcanic island where everyone seems to have a spectacular magical talent except for Clay. Feeling completely ordinary and more than a little unlucky, Clay struggles to find his place among his gifted peers. His luck takes a wild turn when he discovers Brett, a mysterious boy who has just washed ashore and desperately needs a place to hide. As Clay helps his new friend vanish into the island's rugged wilderness, they stumble upon a scorching secret that changes everything. All the clues point to an impossible, fiery truth: dragons might have once ruled Price Island, and they might not be entirely gone! Now, Clay and his friends must race against the clock to uncover ancient mysteries and prevent the island from meeting a fiery end. Packed with quirky humor, unexpected friendships, and thrilling twists, this magical adventure will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Magic is completely fake, cheesy, and unreal. At least, that is what thirteen-year-old Clay believes. But when mysterious words suddenly appear on his classroom wall like graffiti, he finds himself taking the blame for a crime he cannot explain. His punishment is a one-way ticket to Earth Ranch, a bizarre camp for troubled kids located on a remote volcanic island. Magic is the absolute last thing Clay expects to find there, but the island is full of strange surprises. From a ghost wandering the ruins of an abandoned mansion to a llama that might actually be talking to him, Clay quickly realizes that nothing at Earth Ranch is what it seems. Hidden behind the thick clouds of volcanic smog lies a dangerous secret, and a dark force is threatening to erupt. Clay must unravel the island's mysteries and discover the truth about bad magic before it is too late. This hilarious and mysterious adventure will have you believing in the unbelievable.

Do you want to finally, conclusively, and at (very) long last, learn the Secret? Are you REALLY sure? Because now's your chance to escape... No? You're staying put? Have you any idea of what lies between these perilous pages? (How could you? ... except perhaps if you were to smell that faint aroma of musty mummy, or catch a glance of the deviously despicable Lord Pharaoh). Well, if you really want to learn the Secret I suppose you'll HAVE to read this. But you won't like it. The fifth and final fantastical adventure in the 'Secret' series in which Cass, Max-Ernest and Yo-Yoji are accused of stealing a very-valuable-and-not-to-be-touched ancient Egyptian mummy from the local museum. They are determined to clear their names, but after getting accidentally trapped in a crate with a mummified cat, the three youngest members of the Terces society unwittingly find themselves on their way to the great pyramids of...Las Vegas. Amongst the dusty corridors of the Cairo Hotel and mysterious hieroglyphs of the Nile Nail Salon, Cass draws ever closer to uncovering the Secret...

Beware! Dangerous secrets lie hidden between the pages of this book. If you think the author is going to give anything away about the ongoing fight against the evil Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais, you are entirely wrong. You certainly will not hear a word about how Cass and Max-Ernest stumble upon the hidden Museum of Magic, or how they finally meet the amazing Pietro. And you definitely will not learn anything about the missing Sound Prism, the nefarious Lord Pharaoh, or the mysterious creature born in a bottle over five hundred years ago who holds the key to the biggest secret of all. But since you are already here, it might be too late to turn back. Join Cass and Max-Ernest as they attempt to unscramble coded messages, solve bizarre new mysteries, and stop the Terces Society's enemies from discovering the secret to immortality. Packed with hilarious warnings, thrilling escapes, and mind-bending puzzles, this second adventure in the Secret Series is impossible to put down.

Are you ready for some unbelievable magic and a super tricky mystery? Meet eight-year-old Oliver, who dreams of being a famous magician. There's just one problem: he has terrible stage fright! But when his friends get him a paid gig for a classmate's birthday party, Oliver knows he needs help fast. Luckily, a trip to The Great Zoocheeni's Magic Emporium leads to a very special surprise inside a moth-eaten top hat. Say hello to Benny, a wisecracking rabbit who knows all about stage presence! With Benny's help, Oliver's act is sure to be a hit. But hold on tight, because a shocking mystery pops up at the party: someone has stolen the awesome robo-cat! Now Oliver and Benny aren't just trying to perform; they need to solve the case and clear Oliver's name. Can this amazing duo crack the mystery before their big grand finale? Get ready to laugh and be amazed!

Oliver is just getting the hang of this whole magic thing. After successfully thwarting a robbery during his very first performance, he has landed an even bigger gig. His friends, twins Teenie and Bea, are celebrating their fathers' upcoming wedding, and Oliver is the official entertainment for the rehearsal brunch. He has the perfect trick planned: the classic sawed-in-half illusion. It is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, especially when he calls the two grooms up to the stage as his brave volunteers. But weddings are supposed to bring people together, not make them disappear. When the trick goes horribly wrong and one of the fathers vanishes into thin air, Oliver realizes he might need to rely on his detective skills rather than his magic wand. With the help of his wisecracking rabbit, Benny, and his best friends, Oliver must crack the case and find the missing groom before the big day is ruined. This hilarious and fast-paced mystery is packed with laughs, clever clues, and plenty of ridiculous fun for young sleuths.