Cliff McNish Bücher

Eigentlich waren die Geschwister Rachel und Eric ganz normale Kinder, die bei ihren Eltern lebten. Bis sie eines Tages, wie schon tausende von Kindern zuvor, von der bösen Hexe Dragwena in eine fremde Welt entführt werden. Doch Rachel und Eric können es aufnehmen mit den Zauberkünsten der bösen Hexe, denn sie entdecken ihre magischen Kräfte: Rachel kann jederzeit andere Gestalten annehmen, sich in eine Feder verwandeln und auf dem Rücken der Eule fliegen - so, wie es sonst nur Hexen tun.§Die Hexe Dragwena ist fasziniert von den beiden Kindern. Hat sie in Rachel endlich jenes Kind gefunden, das sie für ihre bösen Vorhaben einsetzen kann und das ihr zur Rückkehr auf die Erde verhelfen wird? Aber auch die Gefangenen der Hexe setzen ihre ganze Hoffnung auf Rachel ... Der erste Band einer mitreißenden Trilogie!

Rachel hat magische Kräfte, die es ihr ermöglichen, sich blitzschnell zu verwandeln und zu reisen. Nachdem sie die Hexe Dragwena besiegt hat, droht neues Unheil durch Hebra, die Herrin der Hexen. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Bruder Eric und ihrem Freund Morpeth kämpft sie gegen die drohende Gefahr.

When her gran dies, Jess inherits Twigs - a talking cockatoo. Huge and hilarious, Twigs is Jess's best friend and, now she's starting at a new school, Jess needs a friend more than ever.But - Squawwwwk! - Twigs is noisy, and he's pushing Jess's dad to breaking point. Jess promised her gran she'd take care of Twigs, but can she make the new friends she needs to save the bird she loves?A story about the power of friendship.

Set in the enchanting world of Ithrea, this special 20th anniversary edition features a limited hardback format that includes a new original story, "The Light of Armath." Fans will reunite with beloved characters such as Morpeth and the witch Dragwena, adding depth and excitement to the existing narrative. This edition not only celebrates the original tale but also expands the universe, making it a must-have for both new readers and long-time fans.

The Roar is getting closer and closer to the earth, ready to attack, her hungry newborn in the waiting. Alongside the silver child Milo, who is hovering protectively over them, Helen, Thomas, Walter, the twins and litte Jenny lead the children of Coldharbour in the battle against the Roar. Meanwhile, Carnac threatens from below, but the Unearthers, with drills for hands, stand ready for him. And the Protector under the oceans is on the children's side, bringing its wisdom and strength to bear on the battle. Cliff McNish brings the magical SILVER SEQUENCE to a thrilling conclusion in this atmospheric fantasy.

The bestselling fantasy trilogy, THE DOOMSPELL, THE SCENT OF MAGIC and THE WIZARD'S PROMISE in one magical volume. Rachel and Eric are hurtled to a terrifying place. Like thousands of other children before them, they have been snatched away by the Witch. But she has met her match. Rachel and Eric discover they have astonishing powers. Rachel is a spellmaker who can fly, change shape and scent magic across other lands and oceans. Eric is a destroyer of spells. Together they embark on a journey from which there may be no return. The Witch will stop at nothing to enslave them and destroy her old adversaries the Wizards. The fate of all children lies in the balance - will Rachel and Eric save them, or will the Witch finally triumph? Cliff McNish's dazzling storytelling makes each page compulsive reading

The children drawn to Coldharbour prepare to battle a terrifying force headed their way

All over the world children are discovering they have magical powers. But the reason is that the evil witches of the planet Ool are determined to avenge Dragwena's death by manipulating an army of children and fighting the good wizards. Originally published: London: Orion Children's, 2001

Repackaged for a new generation, this is the third part of Cliff McNish's bestselling debut trilogy.