Megan Atwoodová schafft Geschichten für Kinder und junge Erwachsene, die sich mit den tiefen Emotionen und Komplexitäten der Kindheit auseinandersetzen. Ihre Arbeit konzentriert sich auf den Aufbau fesselnder Charaktere und die Schaffung magischer Welten, die bei jungen Lesern Anklang finden. Ihr Stil wird oft als poetisch und aufschlussreich beschrieben, fähig, die Essenz des kindlichen Geistes einzufangen. Atwood möchte durch ihr Schreiben junge Menschen dazu inspirieren und ermutigen, die Kraft der Fantasie zu entdecken und ihre eigenen Geschichten auszudrücken.
Ten-year-old Angie DelMar is sure that there is something creepy and dangerous about her new neighbor, Ms. Doody: somebody who has a book entitled The ABCs of World Domination is obviously up to no good; but when Angie and her friends steal the growth serum intended to create giant insects they accidentally release it at the local day care--and the town is suddenly besieged by giant screaming toddlers in diapers.
In February 1958, the Herrmann family began to experience strange events at their home in Seaford, New York, USA. The first occurrences were harmless, just caps popping off bottles. But soon things escalated. Dishes were smashed, bookshelves toppled over and objects moved. Could these unexplained events have been the work of a devious poltergeist? Read all about Popper the Poltergeist and other hauntings.
Jordan isn’t thrilled about spending a seaside summer with his grizzled grandpa, Captain Joe. He barely knows the guy - and he knows even less about the ocean. But his grandpa’s nautical charm soon hooks Jordan on a summer at sea. After all, who could resist his tall tales of mystical white dolphins and sinister sea monsters? But when Captain Joe’s stories turn out to be true, will anyone escape the Kraken’s revenge?
Elva Zona Heaster died in West Virginia, USA, in January 1897. Her death was originally thought to be from natural causes. But when Zona's ghost began visiting her mother, the death began to look a lot more suspicious. This terrifying true story details the trial of Zona's murderer and the evidence presented against him from Zona herself, beyond the grave. Read all about the Greenbrier ghost.
Kaci and Abby are not BFFs. But when a joint family camping trip throws them together, the girls must make the best of it. Luckily, a rickety old amusement park down the road provides the perfect distraction-until Kaci mysteriously disappears for two hours in a fun house. Abby is furious-but then she experiences a bizarre time-lapse of her own. Determined to figure out who is behind their otherworldly abductions, the girls set aside their differences to work together. Soon their close encounters make them BFFs of a different kind-best friends in fear!
Ellie may be new to the gated community of Whitmore Way, but she can tell right away that something about her neighbours is very, very wrong. They dress perfectly. They speak perfectly. They even act perfectly - much too perfectly, in fact. And that's not all. Every time she looks around, they are watching her. They even have a Neighbourhood Watch group they want her parents to join. What is up with these weird people? And why do the mirrors in her house seem like they are watching her too? Mystery abounds as Ellie uncovers the ghastly truth behind the watchers of Whitmore Way!
Frankie is obsessed with all things paranormal. So when folks in her small town report seeing a large, flying man with red eyes, she suspects a Mothman is on the prowl. While legends say this creepy cryptid is a sign of ill things to come, Frankie isn’t buying it. And to prove she’s right, the young sleuth enlists the help of her best friend, Ruby, to track down the elusive creature. But can they handle the terrifying truth when they finally come face to face with the monster in the moonlight?
The story revolves around Ophelia, a determined dancer at Dario Quincy Academy, who seeks to defy the ominous legend surrounding the ballet Giselle, which claims that its lead dancers have met tragic fates. Unfazed by the rumors of a curse, Ophelia is resolute in her ambition to secure the lead role, setting the stage for a gripping narrative of ambition, superstition, and the pursuit of dreams against a backdrop of haunting tradition.
The story follows Maiv, a diligent and responsible young woman who unexpectedly enters a perilous Contest to secure a better future for herself and her family. Despite her model behavior, she is compelled to explore the hidden truths behind the Contest and its enigmatic Benefactor. As she delves deeper, Maiv discovers that both the competition and her own identity hold unexpected complexities, driving her to uncover secrets that could change everything.
The story revolves around Kayley, who, desperate to enhance her dancing skills, steals a pair of lucky shoes rumored to bring fortune. As her abilities flourish, a series of unfortunate events befall her fellow dancers, leading her to realize that the shoes may be cursed. Faced with the urgency to return them and prevent further disaster, she must navigate the challenges of secrecy and guilt, all while grappling with the consequences of her actions.