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Clever and pithy children's classics turned upside-down, WINK is a true delight. Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of Damsel. Fifteen young adult contemporary fantasy and science fiction tales that wink at classic works of children's literature.

O ano do vestibular é definitivamente um dos mais marcantes e decisivos na vida de uma pessoa, e os alunos do cursinho Desígnio concordam com isso em gênero, número e grau. Victória, Júlia, Karen e Anita estão empenhadas em fazer a tão...

A breathtaking epic, the award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy spans a multitude of worlds. The second instalment, The Subtle Knife, introduces Will Parry – a young boy in search of his long-lost explorer father. Will’s discovery of an extraordinary ‘window in the air’ near the Oxford...

Trickster in the Palace: For Razhar, life in the palace of Instanolde came with an extensive list of perks. Endless opportunity to pull pranks on the soldiers, to use his wit and charms to secure dessert, and to come and go as he pleased. Not to mention having a prince as a best friend to get him out of trouble. But when a deadly plot against the king creates more trouble than Razhar or even Prince Elerek can handle, it’ll take cunning, bravery, and maybe a few well-timed jokes to solve the mystery.

Rainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true. In her first short story collection Scattered Showers, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Illustrated throughout by Jim Tierney. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater...

Gdy ze szkolnej kasy w tajemniczych okolicznościach znikają pieniądze, Maja postanawia odszukać złodzieja. Prosi o pomoc swoją przyjaciółkę, Adę oraz byłą dziewczynę, Oktawię. Dziewczyny muszą połączyć siły, by rozwiązać zagadkę, ale nie spodziewają się, jakim problemom przyjdzie im stawić czoła w drodze do prawdy. Mnóstwo je różni, ale w czasie śledztwa odkrywają, jak wiele mają wspólnego.

Lisa’s Beau is about the adventures of Lisa and her horse Beau. The two grow up together and create a bond with one another that will never be broken. The second story is called Worthy. Worthy is the story of a young girl who grows up at first in a family of love and then with a stepfather she goes through a nightmarish life. Life has a way of turning out for the best if you don’t give up and she never did. The third story is called Shattered Innocence. A story of a young boy who against all odds becomes a young man with integrity and clear conscience.

Zwei Lovestories von Wattpad-Star Nina Schilling in einem Sammelband. "Behind Me: Tessa & Dyan": Tessas Leben ist alles andere als ein Traum. Ihr Vater trinkt und ihre Stiefmutter scheint direkt aus Aschenputtel entsprungen zu sein. Aber trotzdem behält sie nach außen immer die perfekte Fassade aufrecht. Doch dann hilft sie der kleinen Schwester des Bad Boys an ihrer Schule, Dyan, der damit nach seinen eigenen Regeln in ihrer Schuld steht.

Nachdem sie von einer Pflegestelle zur nächsten geschoben wurde, ist der sechzehnjährigen Nova Harris als Verbindung zu glücklicheren Zeiten nur der seltsame Drachenanhänger geblieben, der sie an ihre Mutter erinnert, die sie so gern wiederfinden würde. Aber das ist nicht mehr als ein kindlicher Traum – bis ein Drache zu ihren Füßen landet und Nova und ihre beste Freundin durch ein Portal in eine magische Welt voller Drachen entführt.

Tibby Harrowmore hat gerade mit seinem Dasein als Kurier abgeschlossen, als ihm auch schon eine neue Aufgabe präsentiert wird: Seine mehr als eigenartigen Freunde Cayden und Abe raten ihm, sich einer Expeditionsreise anzuschließen, um sich in dem entlegensten Winkel Afrikas dem bisher seltsamsten Abenteuer seines Lebens zu stellen. Bald schon wird Tibbys Blick auf die Welt nie mehr derselbe sein …

„Die Basil and Josephine-Geschichten" sind eine Sammlung von zwei separaten Kurzgeschichtenfolgen, die ursprünglich als Fortsetzungen in der Zeitschrift „The Saturday Evening Post" erschienen. Einige davon wurden später in „Taps at Reveille" und posthumen Kurzgeschichtensammlungen zusammengefasst. Die Basil-Geschichten schildern die emotionale Entwicklung einer Figur namens Basil Duke Lee, der als junger Mann im Mittleren Westen lebt und schließlich im Alter von 17 Jahren bereit ist, die Welt von Yale zu erobern.

Bestselling YA horror writer Cynthia Murphy crafts a spine-chilling thriller about a summer camp gone deathly wrong. When an American-style residential camp is set up in the grounds of an English stately home, the teenage camp counsellors are looking forward to a fun summer of activities. But...

Twelve short stories in verse by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. Love can be many things – all-consuming, fleeting, vengeful, selfless, toxic, uplifting, and always, a core part of the teen...

The Death of Science is a twisted and humorous foray into the vast multi-faceted universe of Rootworld. Like a contemporary Twilight Zone, this satirical science fiction fantasy tale will appeal to fans of both Tales from the Crypt as well as other Death Incarnate Brilliances like Terry Pratchett and Piers Anthony.

The Five Orange Pips, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the fifth of the twelve stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in November 1891. Conan Doyle later ranked the story seventh in a list of his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.

30 Short Stories of memories, adventures, beliefs, and some a creation by Laleh Chini. Buckle up, let's laugh, cry, and most of all, have fun with this ride.

Sixteen-year-old Mila Brooks doesn’t have any friends. Her father’s position as chief technology manager at the biggest tech firm in the world has alienated her from her peers. As a beta tester for the latest implant, a computer chip that connects you to The Internet of Things, Mila is sure everyone hates her because of her upgrade. When Mila hears Parker’s voice in her head, everything changes.

In this young adult contemporary short story collection, teens navigate the difficulty of high school, experience heartbreak, and find new beginnings. These stories tell tales of lonesome teenagers, strained friendships, broken families, and bitter goodbyes. Some stories feature sweet romance, while others are darker in nature. All of these stories are exclusive to this collection and cannot be found anywhere else. This collection is a mini-listen that can be completed in an hour or less, perfect for wiping the slate clean between series or starting new titles.

A heartfelt tale that unfolds against the backdrop of Ireland's lush landscapes. In this enchanting story, an elderly man seeks solace on the serene shores of Inis Eala after the loss of his beloved wife. Alone except for his faithful dog, Seamus's days of solitude take an unexpected turn when he encounters a group of orphaned siblings. Despite the contrast in their worlds, a bond forms, and Seamus opens his heart and home to these young souls.

Brought to you by Penguin. There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favorite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing between a cowboy and a goth. Four brothers with an...