Stefan Bachmann Books

The story centers on a blacksmith's apprentice who faces a harrowing choice after witnessing a friend's murder at the hands of a legendary monster. Torn between the fear of impending war and the desire to confront the threat, he grapples with themes of friendship, tradition, and the nature of obedience. As he navigates this perilous journey, the narrative explores the hidden monsters that exist not only in the world around him but also within the fabric of society.

A collection of thirty-six forty eerie, mysterious, intriguing, and very short stories by the acclaimed authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire LeGrand, and Emma Trevayne. The Cabinet of Curiosities is perfect for fans of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and anyone who relishes a good creepy tale. Great for reading alone or reading aloud at camp or school! The book features an introduction and commentary by the authors and black-and-white illustrations throughout.

A collection of thirty-six forty eerie, mysterious, intriguing, and very short stories by the acclaimed authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire LeGrand, and Emma Trevayne. The Cabinet of Curiosities is perfect for fans of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and anyone who relishes a good creepy tale. Great for reading alone or reading aloud at camp or school! The book features an introduction and commentary by the authors and black-and-white illustrations throughout.

In a witch's house, nothing is as it seems. When a scarecrow climbs over the garden wall, delivering twelve-year-old orphan Zita Brydgeborn a letter saying she has inherited a distant castle, she jumps at the chance of adventure. But little does she know that she is about to be thrust into a centuries-old battle between good and evil. Blackbird Castle was once home to a powerful dynasty of witches, all of them now dead under mysterious circumstances. All but Zita. And Zita, unfortuntely, doesn't know the first thing about being a witch. As she begins lessons in charms and spells with her guardian, Mrs. Cantanker, Zita makes new allies - a crow, a talking marble head, two castle servants just her age named Bram and Minnifer, and the silent ghost of a green-eyed girl. But who is friend and who is foe? Zita must race to untangle her past and find the magic to save the home she's always hoped for. Because whatever claimed the souls of her family is now after her. --Inside jacket

Bartholomew Kettle, unable to save his sister, Hettie when she was pushed into the faery Old Country, promised he would find her but sinister forces are still at work and he must rely on Pikey, who would do almost anything to escape his past, to help find her.

After humans win the faery wars in England, a half-human, half-faery child, scorned by both races, finds himself at the center of a web of intrigue and danger when he is stalked by a sinister faery.

Bachmann's writing is as polished as in his earlier books-the violence is fittingly gruesome, the decadent and mazelike palace is gorgeously described, and Anouk has an engagingly snarky narrative voice. Publishers Weekly

Explore a captivating journey through architectural enigmas, enriched with engaging stories and stunning photographs. This book uncovers some of the world's most intriguing structures, delving into their histories and the mysteries that surround them. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts and curious minds alike, it offers a unique glimpse into the artistry and secrets behind these remarkable buildings.

Die Fortsetzung des Fantasy-Bestsellers ›Die Seltsamen‹. Bartholomew hat aus nächster Nähe mit angesehen, wie sich ein Tor zwischen seiner Welt und dem verzauberten Feenforst auftat und seine Schwester dahinter verschwand. Er hatte versprochen, Hettie nach Hause zu holen, koste es, was es wolle. Aber was ist, wenn die bösen Wesen nur den richtigen Moment abwarten, um auch ihn zu entführen? ›Die Wedernoch‹ zeigt auf höchst packende Weise, wie drei junge Außenseiter – nicht obwohl, sondern weil sie anders sind! – die gefährlichsten Abenteuer bestehen können.