"Faced with the possibility of losing his love, Bea, Silas Umber uses his new power of Lych-sight to travel into the Shadowland and find her"--

When seventeen-year-old Silas Umber's father disappears, Silas is sure it is connected to the powerful artifact he discovers, combined with his father's hidden hometown history, which compels Silas to pursue the path leading to his destiny and ultimately, to the discovery of his father, dead or alive.

Silas visits the ancestral home of the Umber family to learn ancient family secrets in this “dark and gothic” (School Library Journal) contemporary ghost story, the second book in the Undertaken trilogy. Silas Umber has finally come into his own as the Undertaker of Lichport when an invitation arrives: a mysterious word carved into the door of his house. Intrigued, Silas ventures beyond the marshes to visit Arvale Manor, the ancestral estate of the Umber family. There, he discovers that the extended Umber family may be dead, but they are not gone: Indeed, many of them still dwell in Arvale, waiting for an Undertaker to return and preside over the Door Doom, an archaic rite that grants a terrible power to summon and bind the dead in judgment, forcibly sending them to their eternal rest. As Silas reluctantly assumes the mantle of Janus, the Watcher at the Threshold, he begins to learn more about his strange and ancient family. And deep below the earth, in the catacombs and sunken towers, grim spirits grow restless at his arrival—hungry for freedom and eager for vengeance. As the only living Undertaker at Arvale Manor, Silas must put an ancient wrong to right, as he discovers that even a house of ghosts can be haunted by its past—for in matters of family, we are who we were.

A breathtaking picture book with audio, illustrated by mega-bestseller Loren Long, about a young bat setting off into the world using only his good sense! Sense is the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. With these words, Chiro’s mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It’s an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense. This beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long and lyrical text from Ari Berk, includes audio and conveys a heartwarming and universal message: No matter how far away you go, you can always find your way home.

Describes the history of mermaids and other sea creatures in folklore and mythology, discussing their anatomy, magic, language, and encounters with humans.

This lavish exploration of giants touches on folklore and myth, truth and whimsy, ranging from tales of giants in ancient Greece to the Celts and their Green Knight. Includes flaps, booklets, gatefolds, and an elegant tassel. Illustrations.

Professor Berk returns to reveal another trove of magical history to his avid readers: the history of the humble hobgoblin. The richly illustrated, faux-nonfiction volume includes such special features as several mini-booklet flaps, a gatefold, and a lavish cover with embossing and foil.

Readers are invited into the fascinating world of Giants, including solving the mysteries of what a Giant keeps in his sack, Giant costume and clothing, the life cycle of Giants and the mindboggling evidence of Giants that can be found today in landscape features around the world. Meet the world's most famous Giants, including Goliath, Gogmagog, Polyfemus, and the 9'3" Child of Hale. A fascinating and beautifully presented volume not to be missed!