Ghosts in Gaterville

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a brilliant cat with thick black-and-white fur, receives an unexpected visitor. The charming Beatrice Gourmé, daughter of a fabulously wealthy industrialist, begs him for help: her sister, Julia, has mysteriously disappeared from their father’s villa on Cat Island. Is it a kidnapping, or is something else going on? And who is the sly Siamese cat following Beatrice? When they arrive on Gatonisi, Matthaios meets the other cats living in the villa of the elderly industrialist Iakovos Gourme. He questions them and soon discovers that they all had a motive to get rid of the unfortunate Ioulia. Which one of them is the culprit? Will Matthaios be able to unravel the case and solve the mystery on Cat Island?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a highly intelligent cat with thick black-and-white fur, is called upon to solve a strange case. Claire Niarchi commissions him to find the hidden treasure of her late uncle, Ierotheos Niarchos, an eccentric cat who left behind a truly peculiar will written in verses and riddles. Matthaios, together with his close friend Beatrice Gourmé, solves the first part of the riddle, which leads them to Falatados on Tinos. They soon discover that they are not the only ones searching for the hidden treasure. Will Matthaios Gatiadis be able to find Ierotheos Niar’s gold coins and give them to Claire?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a brilliant cat with thick black-and-white fur, and his close friend Beatrice Gourmé travel to Scotland to spend Christmas at Gaterville Castle. Legend has it that the medieval castle is haunted. And indeed, the gracious hostess, Lady Mary Gaterville, begins to see the cursed ghosts of her ancestors threatening her: Knight Richard Gatterville holds a sword, ready to strike her, and his unfortunate wife, Alice, appears as a white apparition, wearing a long wedding gown. Matthew springs into action immediately! Which of the guests at the tower are posing as ghosts, and why do they want to terrify the wealthy Lady Mary? Will Matthew be able to unmask the culprits before it is too late?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a highly intelligent cat with thick black-and-white fur, is thrown into an international espionage adventure: the head of the secret services assigns him an extremely dangerous mission. Matthaios must discover the identity of the ‘super-spy’ of the two continents, the notorious agent who stole the secret blueprints of a new fighter aircraft. The case leads Matthaios and his close friend Beatrice Gourmé to a guesthouse on Sikinos. The guests appear innocent, but it doesn’t take Matthaios long to uncover their dark secrets. Which of them is the arch-villain? Will Matthaios manage to catch him and save the country?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a brilliant cat with thick black-and-white fur, receives an unexpected visitor. The charming Beatrice Gourmé, daughter of a fabulously wealthy industrialist, begs him for help: her sister, Julia, has mysteriously disappeared from their father’s villa on Cat Island. Is it a kidnapping, or is something else going on? And who is the sly Siamese cat following Beatrice? When they arrive on Gatonisi, Matthaios meets the other cats living in the villa of the elderly industrialist Iakovos Gourme. He questions them and soon discovers that they all had a motive to get rid of the unfortunate Ioulia. Which one of them is the culprit? Will Matthaios be able to unravel the case and solve the mystery on Cat Island?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a highly intelligent cat with thick black-and-white fur, is called upon to solve a strange case. Claire Niarchi commissions him to find the hidden treasure of her late uncle, Ierotheos Niarchos, an eccentric cat who left behind a truly peculiar will written in verses and riddles. Matthaios, together with his close friend Beatrice Gourmé, solves the first part of the riddle, which leads them to Falatados on Tinos. They soon discover that they are not the only ones searching for the hidden treasure. Will Matthaios Gatiadis be able to find Ierotheos Niar’s gold coins and give them to Claire?

Childish curiosity leads Alkis and Fotini, two siblings living in a small coastal town, to follow a mysterious gentleman to the old station. There, their fantastical adventure begins, taking them back in time. Lost in a bygone era of their own town, they discover the magic of the strange place where they live and make some unexpected friends.

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a brilliant cat with thick black-and-white fur, and his close friend Beatrice Gourmé travel to Scotland to spend Christmas at Gaterville Castle. Legend has it that the medieval castle is haunted. And indeed, the gracious hostess, Lady Mary Gaterville, begins to see the cursed ghosts of her ancestors threatening her: Knight Richard Gatterville holds a sword, ready to strike her, and his unfortunate wife, Alice, appears as a white apparition, wearing a long wedding gown. Matthew springs into action immediately! Which of the guests at the tower are posing as ghosts, and why do they want to terrify the wealthy Lady Mary? Will Matthew be able to unmask the culprits before it is too late?

The famous detective Matthaios Gatiadis, a highly intelligent cat with thick black-and-white fur, is thrown into an international espionage adventure: the head of the secret services assigns him an extremely dangerous mission. Matthaios must discover the identity of the ‘super-spy’ of the two continents, the notorious agent who stole the secret blueprints of a new fighter aircraft. The case leads Matthaios and his close friend Beatrice Gourmé to a guesthouse on Sikinos. The guests appear innocent, but it doesn’t take Matthaios long to uncover their dark secrets. Which of them is the arch-villain? Will Matthaios manage to catch him and save the country?

During a school class’s visit to a sculpture museum, one of the artworks, with the enigmatic title The Pelican, raises various questions: Why did the artist name it that? What does it symbolise? Does it hide a secret? The sculptor will take the young visitors on a journey through time via a story about the adventure of learning, the pursuit of dreams and the magic of art. But will he reveal who the real pelican is? The award-winning author of the fairy tales Anapoda (Penelope Maximou Award – Greek Children’s Book Circle, 2015), Across (Public Bookshops Special Prize, 2016), Together (Public Bookshops Special Prize, 2019) and Silouani (Children’s Literature Award from the Reader’s Literary Awards, 2018) returns with Pelekanos, a new young adult novel for children aged 9 and over.

Four children, each with their own story, become friends. The rich history of Thessaloniki, the city where they live, will be the catalyst for them to embark on an adventure that will leave an indelible mark on their memories and hearts. _An adventure about friendship and diversity, set against the backdrop of the Enchanted Ones, the Caryatids of Thessaloniki._