Theodosia Throckmorton kann Flüche und schwarze Magie erkennen und bannen. Als ihre Mutter eine Statue der Göttin Bastet mitbringt, entdeckt Theodosia einen mächtigen Fluch, der das Land bedroht. Um das Unheil abzuwenden, setzt sie all ihre Fähigkeiten ein und riskiert ihr Leben in einem spannenden Abenteuer im London des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts.
Nathaniel Fludd's life has taken a turn for the worst. With his parents lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant cousin--the world's last remaining beastologist. Soon Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to Arabia, where the world's only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin? If he fails, nothing will stand between the world's mythical creatures and extinction.Too bad Nate's not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . .yet.
Dragged by Sticky Will to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, magic detector Theodosia Throckmorton sets into motion an unexpected chain of events while Henry makes an accidental and highly significant discovery at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities.
An illustrated chapter book designed for emerging readers seeking fantasy and adventure.