Chris Riddell Books

Something Else tries to be like the others, but everything he does shows how different he is. Then Something turns up and wants to be friends, but Something Else isn't sure he's at all like him.

100 Hugs is a gorgeous collection of illustrated hugs from Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate 2015-2017. This is the perfect gift for a loved one, or to cheer yourself up on a dark day when all you need is a hug. The 100 beautiful and intricate illustrations from the three-times winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal includes a hug for every emotion and occasion. But one thing is for every hug will touch your heart. In a perfect pocket-sized format, 100 Hugs is certain to comfort and raise a smile.

Seize the day in the name of art. This creative call to arms from the mind of Neil Gaiman combines his extraordinary words with deft and striking illustrations by Chris Riddell. 'Like a bedtime story for the rest of your life, this is a book to live by. At its core, it's about freeing ideas, shedding fear of failure, and learning that "things can be different" ' INSTITUTE OF IMAGINATION Be bold. Be rebellious. Choose art. It matters. Neil Gaiman once said that 'the world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before'. This little book is the embodiment of that vision. Drawn together from speeches, poems and creative manifestos, Art Matters explores how reading, imagining and creating can change the world, and will be inspirational to young and old. THIS PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES BEAUTIFUL NEW ILLUSTRATIONS OF 'GOING WODWO'. What readers are saying about ART MATTERS 'A rallying cry for all artists and creators' 'Just the injection of positive thinking I needed' 'What a gorgeous, sweet and very, very wise little book' 'You don't know it yet, but it's likely you need this book' 'I feel artistically charged up for the first time in ages'

When young librarian knight Rook Barkwater is taken captive and forced to work for Vox Verlix – nominally the Most High Academe, but no more than a prisoner in reality – he stumbles across a terrible truth. Vox is brewing a plot to destroy the goblins and the shrykes at a stroke, so that he can seize control of the Edgeworld for himself. Can Rook foil Vox's plan and save the lives of his librarian friends and colleagues? Vox is the second book of the Rook Saga – third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

The narrative unfolds in a harsh landscape where a herd of greywyrmes is decimated for their valuable flameoil, highlighting the brutality of exploitation. As settlers push into the treacherous high country, they face perilous conditions, with the remains of the fallen serving as a grim reminder of the dangers ahead. The story captures the tension between nature and human greed, revealing the stark realities of survival amidst a backdrop of violence and desperation.

The second installment of the Wyrmeweald series continues the imaginative journey crafted by the creators of the Edge Chronicles. It delves into a richly developed world filled with adventure, unique creatures, and intricate lore, inviting readers to explore the depths of its enchanting landscapes and the challenges faced by its characters. This sequel promises to expand on the themes of bravery and friendship, as well as the ongoing battle against dark forces threatening the realm.

The Last of the Sky Pirates Rook Barkwater lives beneath Undertown, the bustling city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight and sets out on a perilous journey. In the heart of the Deepwoods, Rook encounters a mysterious character - the last sky pirate ...Vox High in the crumbling Palace of Statues, little more than a prisoner of the all-powerful Guardians of the Night, Vox Verlix plots and schemes ...Rook Barkwater finds himself embroiled in Vox's scheming. He must stop him or the Edgeworld could fall into total chaos ...Freeglader Undertown is destroyed! Gnokgoblins, waifs and cloddertrogs huddle by the ruins, preparing for a mass exodus to the Free Glades. Rook Barkwater knows the journey will be full of peril. Dangers are everywhere, and in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are massing for war. Can Rook and his friends preserve freedom in the Edgeworld?

The story of an airman's discovery in the desert of a small boy from another planet.ther planet._

Chris Riddell is a renowned author and illustrator, celebrated for his enchanting storytelling and intricate illustrations. His works often blend whimsy with profound themes, appealing to both children and adults. Riddell's unique artistic style enhances his narratives, creating immersive experiences that captivate readers. His ability to address complex subjects through imaginative tales makes him a distinctive voice in contemporary literature. Whether through picture books or graphic novels, Riddell's creations invite exploration and spark the imagination.

A classic picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by the former Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell and published in partnership with Amnesty International UK.

Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, young librarian knight Rook Barkwater and his colleagues – Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends – must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades.But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd, and Rook knows the journey will be full of danger. Meanwhile, in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are amassing for war. Will Rook be able to keep his friends, himself and their new lives safe? Freeglader is the third book of the Rook Saga – third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

A charming and irresistible Ottoline story from award-winning and bestselling author Chris Riddell. Featuring a set of novelty gadget spectacles and now available in paperback for the first time

This text provides a rollicking historical account of a young pirate's life.

Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet an enigmatic purple fox, who offers to take them on a night-time urban safari. The fox shows them all the hidden animals of the city and Ottoline makes notes on them in her field notebook. Mr Munroe is making notes too - on the anonymous poems he finds stuck to lampposts on their journey. Who is the secretive poet, and how can he and Ottoline help them mend their broken heart?

Quint is traveling with his father, Wind Jackal, on a mission to track down and bring to justice Turbot Smeal, the man who started the fire that killed their family. Having left behind his studies at the Knights Academy, Quint is now eager to learn what it really means to be a sky pirate and to learn from his father. But Wind Jackal is consumed by his desire to capture Smeal—and his judgment is flawed. His actions endanger the lives of his crew and his son. As they travel from the taverns and backstreets of Undertown and the wonders of the shipbuilders' yards, to the dark dangers of the Deepwoods, where Quint and Maris become separated from the rest of the crew and encounter some terrifying creatures and finally to the mysterious, ghostly sky-wreck in Open Sky, where they discover the truth about Smeal—and face a new terror. . . .

Rook Barkwater, the young librarian knight, attempts to stop Vox Verlix, the Most High Academe, in his plot to take over Edgeworld once again.

Five hundred years into the the third age of flight and mighty phraxships steam across the immensity of the Deepwoods, plying their lucrative trade between the three great cities. Nate Quarter,a young Lamplighter from the mines of the eastern woods is propelled on an epic journey of self-discovery that encompasses tournaments, battles, revolutions and a final encounter with the Immortals themselves. This is the final tale in the Edge Chronicles sequence and it's a fabulous climax to the most original and dramatic fantasy series being written today. Set years in the future, this book is ideal for new readers to discover the series before going back to read the 'history' of Twig, Rook and Quint. Packed with incredible illustrations from Chris Riddell, this is a wonderfully funny, moving and utterly inventive book.

In the sequel to the adventure series, Tiggy Thistle embarks on a thrilling journey in the enchanting world of the Guardians of Magic. With the introduction of new dangers, readers will encounter the captivating flying cloud horses that add to the mystery and excitement. Chris Riddell's stunning illustrations enhance the storytelling, inviting young readers into a magical realm filled with adventure and intrigue.

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author's ultimate edition of his wildly successful first novel featuring his "preferred text" and including the special Neverwhere tale "How the Marquis Got His Coat Back."

After collecting a strange parcel from a deserted ship in the fog of the docks, and delivering it to the local schoolmaster, Barnaby Grimes thinks he's earned a moment to sit on the rooftops and eat his favourite pasty. But soon he realises that all is not well at the school - but is the problem quite as he expects it?

PICTURE BOOKS. The Christmas story and what follows: the fleeing of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Herod's soldiers to Egypt. This is a book with timeless crossover appeal and a message that couldn't be more relevant. Ages 0+

When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard? Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family. A stunningly original novel deftly constructed over eight chapters, featuring every second year of Bod's life, from babyhood to adolescence. Will Bod survive to be a man?

A glorious Ottoline story packed full of surprises.

A brilliant graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's critically acclaimed novel for young people. When Coraline moves to a new home, she is fascinated by the fact that the 'house' is really only half a house - it was divided into flats years before. And it soon becomes clear to Coraline that the other flat is not quite as cosy and safe as her own.

Thirteen-year-old Twig, having always looked and felt different from his woodtroll family, learns that he is adopted and travels out of his Deepwoods home to find the place where he belongs

In his continuing adventures, Twig, now sixteen years old, joins the crew of his father's sky pirate ship and embarks on a dangerous mission to collect the powerful stromphrax, a substance that purifies water and also prevents the city of Sanctaphrax from floating away

There are musical goings-on at Ghastly-Gorm Hall and another spooky mystery for Ada Goth to solve in the fourth book in the Goth Girl series. The final book in the series features everything that makes Goth Girl special: puns, celebrity cameos, sprayed page edges, plus a talent contest and a zombie orchestra.

The first book in Chris Riddell's much-loved Ottoline series. Now in paperback for the first time

A boy, orphaned and raised in the Frozen North by reindeer herders, boards his birth parents' sled and sets its special compass to "Home," where he uncovers a plot that threatens his mermaid godmothers and other friends of his family

Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm Garden Party and bake-off are underway. Celebrity cooks—such as Nigellina Sugarspoon, Gordon Ramsgate and Heston Harboil—are arriving at the hall for the big event and, true to form, Maltravers, the indoor gamekeeper, is acting suspiciously. Elsewhere at Ghastly-Gorm Ada's wardrobe-dwelling lady's maid Marylebone has received a marriage proposal. Ada vows to aid the course of true love and find out what Maltravers is up to, but amidst all this activity, everyone, including her father, appears to have forgotten her birthday!

A brilliant, thoughtful anthology of poems full of hope, selected and illustrated by Chris Riddell.

A gorgeous, heart-warming anthology of poems about love and romance selected and illustrated by Chris Riddell.

More from Ada and her friends at Ghastly-Gorm Hall in the third book in the Goth Girl series, sequel to Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse and Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death. Now available in paperback for the first time!

Rook Barkwater Lives In The Network Of Sewer-Chambers Beneath Undertown, The Bustling Main City Of The Edgeworld. He Dreams Of Becoming A Librarian Knight - One Of Those Sent Out To Explore The Mysteries Of Their World. Somewhere Out There Lie The Secrets Of The Past - Including The Lost Floating City Of Sanctaphrax - And, Maybe, Hope For A Future Free From The Fear Of Tyranny. When His Chance Comes, Rook Grabs It! Breaking All The Rules, He Sets Out On A Journey To The Free Glades And Beyond. His Luck And Determination Lead Him From One Peril To Another Until, Buried In The Heart Of The Deepwoods, Rook Encounters A Mysterious Character - The Last Sky Pirate - And Is Thrust Into A Bold Adventure That Dares To Challenge The Might Of The Dread Guardians Of The Night-

From multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bendingly clever, brilliantly bonkers adventure - with lip-smackingly gorgeous illustrations by Chris Riddell Mum's away. Dad's in charge. There's no milk. So Dad saves the day by going to buy some. Really, that's all that happens. Very boring. YAAAAAAAAAWN. There are absolutely none of the following inside: GLOBBY GREEN ALIENS! INTERGALACTIC POLICE! PIRATES! And most definitely NOT a time-travelling hot-air balloon piloted by the brilliant Professor Steg ...

With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury This selection of Carroll's works includes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, both containing the famous illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. No greater books for children have ever been written. The simple language, dreamlike atmosphere, and fantastical characters are as appealing to young readers today as ever they were. Meanwhile, however, these apparently simple stories have become recognised as adult masterpieces, and extraordinary experiments, years ahead of their time, in Modernism and Surrealism. Through wordplay, parody and logical and philosophical puzzles, Carroll engenders a variety of sub-texts, teasing, ominous or melancholy. For all the surface playfulness there is meaning everywhere. The author reveals himself in glimpses.

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she's honest, she's rather lonely. Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house, and together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael they and Ada begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it's too late!

A copy of the volume found in Hogwarts School Library, where it is consulted by Quidditch fans.

Nine-year-old Fergus Crane's life is filled with classes on the school ship Betty Jeanne, interesting neighbors, and helping with his mother's work until a mysterious box flies into his window and leads him toward adventure.

In Poems to Live Your Life By, Chris Riddell, political cartoonist for the Observer, has selected his very favourite classic and modern poems about life, death and everything in between. This gorgeously illustrated collection includes forty-six poems and is divided into sections covering: musings, youth, family, love, imaginings, nature, war and endings. Chris Riddell brings them to life with his exquisite, intricate artwork in this beautiful anthology. This perfect gift features famous poems, old and new, and a few surprises. Classic verses from William Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, W. B. Yeats and Christina Rossetti sit alongside poems from Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Carol Ann Duffy, Neil Gaiman and Roger McGough to create the ultimate collection.

In Guardians of Magic the award-winning, 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell weaves together a stunningly illustrated magical quest in which three ordinary children, with extraordinary gifts, come together to defeat the enemies who threaten the mysterious cloud horses. This is the first title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles series. The Kingdom of Thrynne is a place where fairy tales don't behave, and magic can be found in unexpected places. But magic brings danger to Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba, because it is forbidden. Now, the future of magic itself is under threat from powerful enemies: those who fear it and, worse, those who want to use it for their own ends. What can three ordinary children do to protect it?

Rook Barkwater, the young librarian knight, attempts to stop Vox Verlix, the Most High Academe, in his plot to take over Edgeworld once again.

Set in a fantastical world, this epic tale features a rich narrative centered around dragons, crafted by the renowned creators of the Edge Chronicles. The story promises thrilling adventures, intricate lore, and captivating characters, appealing to fans of fantasy and dragon lore alike. With a blend of imagination and artistry, it invites readers to explore a realm where dragons reign supreme, offering an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and wonder.

The winter isn't ending. Nobody knows why.And Odd has run away from home, even though he can barely walk and has to use a crutch.Out in the forest he encounters a bear, a fox, and an eagle - three creatures with a strange story to tell.Now Odd is faced with a stranger journey than he had ever imagined.A journey to save Asgard, City of the Norse Gods, from the Frost Giants who have invaded it.It's going to take a very special kind of boy to defeat the most dangerous of all the Frost Giants and rescue the mighty Gods. Someone cheerful and infuriating and clever.Someone just like Odd...

Ben invites a bear home for tea, and the two have a fun-filled afternoon.

The book features a captivating blend of adventure and imagination, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style. Readers are drawn into a richly crafted world filled with unique characters and intricate plots. Themes of friendship, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil are explored throughout, making it an engaging read for both young and adult audiences. With vivid descriptions and a compelling narrative, the author invites readers to embark on an unforgettable journey.

Crazy inventions, mad robots and a stupendous battle!

When Ada travels to the seaside resort of Brighton on holiday, she is very excited to meet leading followers of fashion Lady Vivienne Dashwood and her rival, the fashionable shepherd, Beau Peeps. They are there preparing for World Frock Night - a lavish ball where everyone dresses up in their finest costumes to compete for the grand prize. Ada has been given money by her father to buy a spectacular outfit for the ball, and she's excited to be in with a chance of winning the prize. But, as usual, nothing goes to plan, and becoming the belle of the ball will prove to be Ada's biggest challenge yet

Muddle Earth is a whimsical realm inhabited by eccentric characters, including a wizard with a singular spell, an emotionally expressive ogre, and a sarcastic budgie. This fantastical setting features bizarre elements like a perfumed bog, pink sticky hogs, and explosive gas frogs. The unpredictable nature of this world ensures that extraordinary adventures unfold at every turn, making it a place where the unexpected is the norm.

When Mr Underbed keeps him awake at night, shaking the bed and snoring loudly, Jim reaches for his earmuffs...Sparking controversy in 2017 when it was compared to the Moz the Monster John Lewis Christmas ad, this classic picture book is the perfect monster under the bed tale, packed to the rafters with humour.

On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems.

Set aboard a dilapidated cruise ship, Corby Flood discovers that her family is oblivious to the strange happenings around them. As she delves deeper, Corby uncovers a suspicious secret society operating on the vessel. The tension builds as she races against time to unravel their mystery before it's too late.

The story of a knight who encounters a beast. AC 42400.

Rich in detail, this children's book explores the Middle Ages and castles, providing a wealth of information that stands out in its genre. It combines engaging narratives with informative content, making it both appealing and educational for young readers. The book offers a fresh perspective, ensuring that children gain a comprehensive understanding of this historical period.

Soon after Victorian messenger Barnaby Grimes is attacked by a huge beast while crossing London's rooftops, he becomes entangled in a mystery involving patent medicine, impoverished patients, and very expensive furs.

A provocatively entertaining, savagely funny satire on Donald Trump by Britain’s greatest comic novelist. Pussy is the story of Prince Fracassus, heir presumptive to the Duchy of Origen, famed for its golden-gated skyscrapers and casinos, who passes his boyhood watching reality shows on TV, imagining himself to be the Roman Emperor Nero, and fantasizing about hookers. He is idle, boastful, thin-skinned and egotistic; has no manners, no curiosity, no knowledge, no idea and no words in which to express them. Could he, in that case, be the very leader to make the country great again?

Information Systems Development: Business Systems and Services: Modeling and Development, is the collected proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Information Systems Development held in Prague, Czech Republic, August 25 - 27, 2010. It follows in the tradition of previous conferences in the series in exploring the connections between industry, research and education. These proceedings represent ongoing reflections within the academic community on established information systems topics and emerging concepts, approaches and ideas. It is hoped that the papers herein contribute towards disseminating research and improving practice.

In his continuing adventures, Twig, now sixteen years old, joins the crew of his father's sky pirate ship and embarks on a dangerous mission to collect the powerful stromphrax, a substance that purifies water and also prevents the city of Sanctaphrax from floating away

Twig Verginix has gained a formidable reputation as the young sky pirate captain who dared to sail over the Edge. But far out in open sky a storm is brewing. In its path lies Sanctaphrax – the great floating city tethered to the land by a massive chain. Twig has learned of the approaching danger, but a perilous voyage destroys his sky ship, hurling his crew into and beyond the Deepwoods and robbing Twig of his memories. The race against the storm begins, as Twig struggles to reach Sanctaphrax and save its inhabitants before it is too late . . . Midnight Over Sanctaphrax is the third book of the Twig Saga – second trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

Südamlik lugu Jänesest ja Siilist, kes ei tea, millal on nende sünnipäevad. Nad otsustavad neid tähistada järgmisel päeval. Aga mida kinkida? Liigutav lugu sõprusest.

Ein großer Klassiker der Weltliteratur, in einer vollständig adaptierten Version für Jugendliche. Die Geschichte folgt dem unvergesslichen Charakter Don Quijote, einem visionären und idealistischen Ritter, der in seiner wunderbaren Komplexität sowohl kleine als auch große Leser begeistert. Mit einem scharfsinnigen, respektvollen und zeitgemäßen Sprachstil erzählt Martin Jenkins die Abenteuer von Don Quijote, während Chris Riddell, einer der renommiertesten Illustratoren für Kinderbücher, den Geist von Cervantes mit seinen eindrucksvollen Zeichnungen und farbenfrohen Illustrationen einfängt. Die Charaktere, die jeden Abschnitt einleiten, sind unvergesslich und verleihen der Erzählung eine besondere Tiefe. Don Quijote, ein Bestseller seit 1605, wird hier in einer unglaublich reichen und brillanten Ausgabe präsentiert, die sowohl die Originalgeschichte ehrt als auch für neue Generationen zugänglich macht. Eine zeitgemäße Lektüre, um einen der faszinierendsten Charaktere der Literatur zu entdecken oder wiederzuentdecken.

Jean-Michel Chanourdi espérait bien ne plus jamais remettre les pieds au Marais qui pue. Le voilà pourtant de retour dans ce monde fou. Pire encore, il ne revient pas seul. Ella, sa grande soeur, une vraie peste, est aussi du voyage. Gare aux catastrophes !

It's nearly winter and time for Hedgehog's annual sleep. Rabbit is anxious at the thought of the long, cold months without his friend and promises to save Hedgehog a little bit of winter, so when he wakes up he can remember what it's like. But will he remember his promise?

Gullivers Reisen bemerkenswert illustriert: Unzählige Bücher über die berühmte Geschichte "Gullivers Reisen" sind, seit das Buch 1726 zum ersten Mal von Jonathan Swift herausgebracht wurde, erschienen. Verschiedenste Illustratoren und Illustratorinnen haben im Laufe der Jahrhunderte die Geschichte illustriert. In diesem Buch hat Chris Riddell die Bilder dazu geschaffen. Diese sind schlichtweg fantastisch anzusehen. Kraftvoll, wild und lebendig lassen sie die Reisen des Gullivers ins Zwergenland Liliput, zur Rieseninsel Brobdingnag, zu den drei Königreichen, Glubbdubdrib dem Land der Zauberer und zur Pferderepublik Houyhnhnms nicht nur aufleben, sondern sie faszinieren die Betrachtenden. Voller herrlich amüsanter Details zum Verweilen. Ein Buch für Jung und Alt, letztere, welche in nostalgischer Erinnerung für die Literatur ihrer Kindheit schwelgen. Ab 6 Jahren, ausgezeichnet, Beatrice Balint.

Barnaby Grimes is a tick-tock lad, high-stacking his way across the rooftops of his city in search of adventure and mystery. In each tale, he encounters a supernatural force and must battle the horrors that await him.In the fiercely competitive world of early photography, the rewards are immense but so are the risks. After an experiment goes disastrously wrong, Barnaby finds himself on the trail of a mad chemist with a talent for disappearing into thin air . . .

Der Prinz von Anderswo hat einen ungewöhnlichen Traum und fällt aus dem Bett. Sein Kleiderschrank hilft ihm, sich anzuziehen, doch sein Schnuffeltuch ist verschwunden. Auf der Suche gerät er in ein aufregendes Abenteuer mit einem Drachen, ähnlich wie im Klassiker „Wir gehen auf Bärenjagd“, und endet schließlich in seinem kuscheligen Bett.

Un robot, une voiture de course, un hélicoptère qui vole pour de vrai... Avec une liste de cadeaux comme ça, c'est sûr, Jojo a tué le Père Noël ! Pour sauver Noël, plus qu'une seule solution : le remplacer.

In einem fliegenden Schlitten landet eines Nachts Hugo Pepper auf einem Glühwürmchenplatz. Hugo ist auf der Suche nach seiner Herkunft. Doch ihm und seinen Freunden droht Gefahr: Der finstere Elliot de Mille plant, den Glühwürmchenplatz an sich zu reissen ... Ab 7.

V šesté části několikadílné řady se opět setkáváme s hrdinou Vránkem Baráčníkem. Ten padne do rukou otrokářů, dostane se do Voxova paláce a stane se součástí jeho intrik. Všemu dobrému ve Světakraji hrozí záhuba.

Hlavní hrdinkou příběhů je odvážná, zábavná a tak trochu svérázná holčička Otolína, která miluje záhady, vymýšlí chytré plány a ráda přichází věcem na kloub. Ostatně má pro to zvláštní nadání. Společnost jí dělá její nejlepší kamarád, malý vlasatý tvor z norských močálů – tajemný pan Moura. Společně řeší dva velké případy – podivnou sérii loupeží v Třetí ulici a záhadu ve škole pro děti s neobvyklým darem. Chris Riddell, britský ilustrátor a úspěšný autor knížek pro děti, získal za své dílo několik ocenění. Knihy jsou bohatě ilustrované, plné osobitých detailů. Nápadité a propracované obrázky se plynule prolínají s textem, což činí z četby velký zážitek – ať už se do ní ponoří děti, anebo dospělí.