Battle of the Beasts - Rilegato

Columbus, Chris; Vizzini, Ned

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ISBN 10: 0062192493 ISBN 13: 9780062192493

Casa editrice: Balzer & Bray, 2014

Riassunto

A first entry in a new series co-written by the acclaimed director and screenwriter for such films as The Goonies follows the experiences of once-wealthy children Brendan, Eleanor and Cordelia, who relocate to a creepy Victorian house before finding themselves banished to a primeval world under the shadow of supernatural pirates and a power-hungry queen. 250,000 first printing. 250,000 first printing.

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Recensione

“A dark action-adventure-fantasy with surprising heart.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“[An] imaginative, fast-paced adventure that is sure to please fans.” (Booklist)

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: “A breakneck, jam-packed rollercoaster of an adventure about the secret power of books, HOUSE OF SECRETS comes complete with three resourceful sibling heroes, a seriously creepy villainess, and barrel loads of fantasy and fear.” (J.K. Rowling)

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: “A swift-paced . . . clever page-turner for any reader who has wanted to take part in literary adventures. . . . This story is compelling, great fun, and sure to be popular.” (ALA Booklist)

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: “In a rousing adventure reminiscent of THE EMERALD ATLAS, director Columbus and author Vizzini catapult a trio of siblings across time and space, as they square off against a forgotten writer’s literary legacy... The nonstop action comes with increasingly high stakes...wildly imaginative.” (Publishers Weekly)

Praise for HOUSE OF SECRETS: “The story is an engrossing page-turner with a parade of near-escapes, hilarious mishaps, and courageous face-offs with terrifying villains. The nonstop action will keep readers on the edge of their seats” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

L'autore

Chris Columbus has written, directed, and produced some of the most successful box-office hits in Hollywood history. He first made his name by writing several original scripts produced by Steven Spielberg, including the back-to-back hits Gremlins and The Goonies. As a director, Columbus has been at the helm of such iconic projects as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Home Alone, Stepmom, and Mrs. Doubtfire. As a producer, Columbus was also behind the hit films Night at the Museum and The Help.

Ned Vizzini (1981-2013) was the bestselling author of the acclaimed young adult books It’s Kind of a Funny Story (also a major motion picture), Be More Chill, Teen Angst? Naaah . . . , and The Other Normals. He wrote for the New York Times, Salon, and The New Yorker. He also wrote for TV, including MTV’s hit show Teen Wolf. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages.

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• Editore: Balzer & Bray
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062192493
• ISBN 13: 9780062192493
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 465
• Disegnatore: Call Greg