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An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes. Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To...

Life's a beach . . . and then you're undead? In this must-have collection, five of today's hottest writers tell supernatural tales of vacations gone awry. Lost luggage is only mildly unpleasant compared to bunking with a witch who holds a grudge. And a sunburn might be embarrassing and painful, but it doesn't last as long as a curse. Of course, even in the most hellish of situations, love can thrive.... From light and funny to dark and creepy, these stories have something for everyone. You definitely won't want to leave this collection at home!

Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black. “A powerful collection that opens the reader’s eyes to the breadth and diversity of contemporary experience in America” June...

As the Owl Flies is a collection of stories that warm the heart and make you smile. Originally written to be listened to with friends gathered comfortably together, these stories convey simple, universal truths in a lighthearted, fun way.

Zwei Hörbücher gibt es schon von ihm, hier ist das dritte, gefüllt wiederum mit einer Menge köstlicher Geschichten, die niemand so schreibt wie er. Ein bisschen gemein, ein wenig verrückt, doch nie wirklich böse.

"This Young Adult book is a scream to listen to."—The Berkshire Eagle This program features multicast narration as well as an author's note and acknowledgements read by the author. 13 SCARY STORIES. 13 AUTHORS OF COLOR. 13 TIMES WE SURVIVED... THE FIRST KILL. The White Guy Dies First includes...

Before he became an archmage to topple an empire, before he met the legendary Eradicator Xal, Saghir was born a free ratkin, living on the streets of Gateway, a perilous desert city at the edge of the Blasted Lands. Each month, the free laborers must pay their tithe in coin, or blood. Every ratkin in Saghir's tribe searches for something of value, lest their whole people be enslaved. Ruthless Corax, carnivorous scarabs, and worse infest the city. There are countless ways for a rat to die, and all it takes is one mistake. There are no second chances.

That summer was supposed to be ordinary: laughter, sunshine, and childhood adventures. My cousin, though only eleven, carried herself like she was older. She looked like a 15-year-old. She was 5.8 ft tall, with a woman's body already, curious and bright, with a spirit too bold for her age.

Rescued: Finding Unconditional Love introduces Bailey and Bambaloo—two dogs with very different pasts. One was abandoned. The other was abused. Through rescue, both discover what it means to be truly loved. Told from their unique perspectives, Bailey and Bambaloo share their journeys of vulnerability, healing, and joy. Along the way, they form an unbreakable bond with Poppy, becoming not only companions, but Emotional Support Animals when he needs them most.

School can feel like a battlefield. The popular group. The endless selfies. The pressure to be perfect when you feel far from it. Nora, Rochelle, Leah, Amara, and Vera know exactly what that’s like. One wants to fit in at any cost. Another hides her grief behind a smile. One worries her accent makes her “too different.” And some are just tired of never feeling “enough.”

The Coin is a journey about making decisions. The main character, Jason, receives a magical coin and learns a valuable life lesson.

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling YA authors comes thirteen dazzling contemporary romances inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift! If you could live inside one Taylor Swift song for a day, which would you pick? In this shimmering anthology, thirteen best-selling and acclaimed authors do...

Un adolescente svanisce nel nulla. A indagare sulla scomparsa del quattordicenne Pietro Marcelli è l'ispettrice Veronica Sgheis. Sposata e con un figlio coetaneo di Pietro, Veronica capisce presto che le spiegazioni più semplici e immediate non portano da nessuna parte. Quando la situazione precipiterà, sarà costretta a violare tutte le regole e a mettere da parte il proprio scetticismo. Perché le leggende nascondono la verità.

Bianca decides to throw a lavish birthday party while her family is in deep financial distress.

Is your teen struggling with ADHD autism or feeling different? Does your teen feel like they have to work harder than everyone else just to keep up? Do they feel exhausted from pretending to be someone they are not? Do they feel misunderstood or out of place? If so this book is for them. Twelve real success stories from neurodivergent teens who struggled and learned how to thrive.

A cosmic curveball of a book where reality meets "What just happened?" From a childhood split between the Mississippi River and the Balkan foothills to a path through baseball and criminology, Brey W Bodjovic's unique voice has been simmering for decades. In this debut collection, he serves up stories forged in mountain air and human chaos, blending the mundane with the utterly surreal. Perfect for listeners who love their fiction laced with a dose of the unexpected and a sharp, observant eye for the weirdness of life.

Was passiert, wenn man einem Menschen jeden Tag begegnet und ihn nicht ausstehen kann? Ohne ihn zu kennen, ohne irgendetwas von ihm zu wissen. Ja, wenn diese Aversion so weit reicht, dass man die Person nicht mehr aus dem Kopf bekommt, sogar von ihr träumt. Warum ist das so? Was steckt dahinter? Denn sie erzählt von einem Phänomen, das wir alle kennen: Das, was wir selbst an uns nicht mögen, lehnen wir bei anderen ab.

Escribo el momento. Curiosa frase. Fácil de leer. Difícil de entender. La protagonista de esta novela de suspense sabe que la vida está formada por momentos. Muchos momentos forman una vida, y desde su adolescencia lleva un diario en el que escribe sobre la suya, llena de sus pequeñas y grandes cosas, como la de todo el mundo… Hasta que empiezan a ocurrirle sucesos extraños a los que no encuentra explicación. Poco a poco todo a su alrededor se irá derrumbando y solo sus antiguos cuadernos tendrán la clave de lo que está pasando, pero, ¿sabrá leer entre líneas?

In this short story by Kody Boye, a girl discovers the digital world her mother escaped into during her final days of life.

Cada relato es un abrazo cálido, una invitación a detener el tiempo y reencontrarse con la magia de lo sencillo. Sonia Martha López Villarreal nos regala historias que inspiran, que hablan de valores, que sanan y que nos recuerdan que la ternura y la esperanza siempre están al alcance de la mano. En sus páginas descubrirás cuentos que conectan generaciones, que despiertan emociones y que transforman la lectura en un momento íntimo y especial.