Catanese, P. W.

Happenstance found by P. W Catanese( Book )
19 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and Spanish and held by 1,112 libraries worldwide
A boy awakens, blindfolded, with no memory of even his name, but soon meets Lord Umber, an adventurer and inventor, who calls him Happenstance and tells him that he has a very important destiny--and a powerful enemy.

The thief and the beanstalk by P.W Catanese( Book )
4 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 862 libraries worldwide
Everyone knows the story of Jack and the beanstalk. Everyone also knows that Jack's little adventure made him a very rich man. But what they don't know is what happened a long time after Jack.... That's where Nick comes in. Orphaned and desperate, Nick joins a rugged band of thieves in hopes of a warm meal and a little protection. In exchange Nick must help them break into the lavish white castle rumored to belong to an old man named Jack. Legend says it's full of riches from Jack's quest up a magical beanstalk decades ago. When Nick's dangerous mission leads him straight to Jack, he sees a chance to climb the famed beanstalk himself. But what Nick doesn't know is that things are different from when Jack made his climb. There are new foes at the top now. Ones with cruel weapons and foul plans -- plans that could destroy the world as Nick knows it. Will Nick come down the beanstalk a hero? Will he come down at all?

Dragon games by P. W Catanese( Book )
11 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 776 libraries worldwide
Having learned more about his mysterious past, Happenstance accompanies Lord Umber on a daring journey that could affect the future of Kuraharen.

The end of time by P. W Catanese( Book )
7 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 512 libraries worldwide
As young Hap prepares to reverse the global catastrophe on Lord Umber's world, an evil prince and a destructive sorceress threaten the kingdom of Kurahaven.

The eye of the warlock by P. W Catanese( Book )
5 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 422 libraries worldwide
"When a stranger knocks on his door and promises to lead him to hidden treasure, twelve-year-old Rudi is skeptical. And he's even more suspicious when the stranger proclaims that the jewels belonged to the legendary Hansel, Sure, Rudi's heard stories: the witch, the oven, the sister named Gretel. But he never full believed they were real. Until now-- Life has been unkind to Rudi, and to Lucie and Elsebeth, the two little girls he looks after. So when this stranger announces he needs Rudi's help to uncover Hansel's treasure, Rudi sees a way out. ... Then the unthinkable happens: Lucie and Elsebeth are stolen! Who would take them? Rudi gets his answer in the shae of a warlock, and his ransom price is steep: Bring me Hansel and the children will be returned. Is a simple woodcutter like Rudi any match for a thousand-year-old villain?"--Cover (p.[4])

The mirror's tale : a further tales adventure by P. W Catanese( Book )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 319 libraries worldwide
When twins Bert and Will, who are heirs to the Castle Ambercrest, are separated by the baron to keep them out of trouble, one twin uncovers a mysterious and powerful mirror that replaces the kinship between the boys with dark magic and deceit.

The riddle of the gnome : a further tales adventure by P. W Catanese( Book )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 227 libraries worldwide
When twins Bert and Will, who are heirs to the Castle Ambercrest, are separated by the baron to keep them out of trouble, one twin uncovers a mysterious and powerful mirror that replaces the kinship between the boys with dark magic and deceit.

The brave apprentice by P. W Catanese( Book )
4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide
Patch Ridling, a simple tailor's apprentice, saves his friend Osbert from an aging troll and his is summoned by King Milo to help wage war on a band of trolls trying to destroy the kingdom.

The mirror's tale by P. W Catanese( Book )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
When twins Bert and Will, who are heirs to the Castle Ambercrest, are separated by the baron to keep them out of trouble, one twin uncovers a mysterious and powerful mirror that replaces the kinship between the boys with dark magic and deceit.

Happenstance found. Book 1 by P. W Catanese( Book )
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
A boy awakens, blindfolded, with no memory of even his name, but soon meets Lord Umber, an adventurer and inventor, who calls him Happenstance and tells him that he has a very important destiny--and a powerful enemy.