Další příběh z čarovného lesa, plného roztomilých zvířátek a kouzel. Klisnička Pája se připravuje na soutěž o nejhezčího poníka. Potřebuje si jen rozčesat hřívu, vyhřebelcovat srst, vykartáčovat ocas a může vyrazit. Pak ji ale přátelé požádají o pomoc a ona si najednou neví rady. Chtěla by jim vyjít vstříc, zároveň ale potřebuje zůstat hezká a upravená. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.
Jmenuju se Julinka a až budu velká, chci se stát zvěrolékařkou. Dnes v noci byla veliká bouřka a v ulicích teď běhá spousta vyplašených pejsků. Jeden se objevil přímo u mého okna. Jako kdyby tušil, že miluju zvířátka a že jdeme s maminkou a Zuzkou vypomáhat do psího útulku. Doufám, že najdeme majitele všech zatoulaných pejsků, protože další pes by mi u táty určitě neprošel!
Fairy Animals of Misty Wood
Mia is in the middle of telling a story to her sick grandmother when her mother asks her to run an errand, but, distracted by what may come next in the story, all Mia can remember is that she is to fetch something that starts with "B". Includes activities
The moving, life-affirming WWII novel from the internationally bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie
Set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, this novel delves into themes of complicity, responsibility, and redemption. It weaves a poignant narrative that challenges characters to confront their moral choices during a time of turmoil. The story is crafted by Mitch Albom, known for his ability to blend fiction with deep emotional insights, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the impact of one's actions in the face of adversity.
"Chloe the kitten's wings sparkle as she flutters through Misty Wood decorating the cobwebs with shining dewdrops. Along the way, she meets a little mouse who is lost and afraid. Can Chloe help him find his way home?"--Back cover
In Book 3 of the Fairy Animals series, it's Paddy the Puppy's birthday!
Volám sa Julinka a až budem veľká, chcem byť zverolekárka. Starostlivosť o zvieratká preto chcem začať trénovať čo najskôr. Mám však len psa Cézara a dve morčatá. To je, bohužiaľ, dosť málo. Spolu s kamarátkou Zuzkou ale vieme, čo s tým. Máme tajný plán - otvoríme si zvierací hotel. Ale psssst, rodičia sa o tom radšej nesmú dozvedieť! Vari by tých pár zvieratiek navyše mohlo niečo vyviesť?
Vítejte v čarovném lese, o který se starají roztomilá zvířátka a vzduchem voní kouzla. Štěňátko Štefi začalo chodit do školy a moc se chce naučit počítat. Jenže jak se má soustředit na čísla, když Kouzelný les je tak krásný a zajímavý? Poradí mu některý z kamarádů jak udržet pozornost, nebo si bude muset poradit samo? Laskavý příběh pro nejmenší čtenáře o tom, že pomáhat je krásné.
In Book 2 of the Fairy Animals series, Bella the Bunny helps a ladybug who doesn't fit in
Srnečka Sisi miluje létání v měsíčním světle. Poletuje nad hlavami spících vílích zvířátek a šeptá jim do uší sladké sny. Jednou v noci potká malého ježečka, který se bojí usnout. Dokáže ho Sisi přesvědčit, že v Kouzelném lese se není čeho bát? Laskavý příběh pro nejmenší čtenáře o tom, že pomáhat je krásné.
Kinch Na Shannack vděčí cechu pobertů za své zlodějské vzdělání, které zahrnuje mimo jiné páčení zámků, boj s nožem, šplhání po zdech, lhaní, výrobu pastí a také několik snazších kouzel. Ve snaze splatit cechu svůj dluh číhá u staré lesní cesty a chystá se okrást dalšího pocestného, který mu zkříží cestu. Tentokrát si však Kinch Na Shannack vybral špatný cíl. Rytířka Galva přežila kruté skřetí války a je služebnicí bohyně smrti. Pátrá po své královně, která je pohřešovaná od chvíle, kdy město daleko na severu padlo do rukou obrů. Kinch sice z neúspěšného pokusu o loupež vyvázl bez úhony, brzy se však s Galvou setkává znovu. Obyčejní nepřátelé a neobyčejná nebezpečí provázejí zloděje a rytířku na náročné cestě, kde skřeti lační po lidském mase, krakeni loví v temných vodách a čest je přepych, který si může dovolit jen málokdo.
"Velké věci dokážou i nenápadná zvířátka. Stačí, když mají srdce na pravém místě!" Pejsek MahDi a jeho dvounohá máma – veterinářka – jsou sehraná dvojka. Co na tom, že MahDi má jen tři tlapky, když má srdce na správném místě. Na veterinární klinice a v místním útulku se totiž stále něco děje, a tak mají práce nad hlavu. Když musí vedoucí útulku Mike do nemocnice, nastoupí za něj nový pečovatel Huck. Problém je, že nemá rád zvířata. Dokáže MahDi a jeho zvířecí kamarádi pes Ozzi a jednooký kocour Domino zabránit tomu, aby napáchal víc škody než užitku?
In this delightful sequel, Gladys Gatsby embarks on a summer camp adventure, blending culinary creativity with the challenges of camp life. As she navigates friendships, rivalries, and the quest for culinary excellence, Gladys's passion for food shines through. The story captures her growth and the joy of discovering new flavors and experiences, making for an engaging read that combines humor and heart.
Seznamte se s jedenáctiletou Gladys Gatsbyovou, nejpřísnější restaurační kritičkou! Gladys Gatsbyová má už od sedmi let velkou lásku – vaření. Aby o ni rodiče neměli strach, vařila vždy tajně, když byla doma sama. Teď jí je jedenáct a po nehodě s creme brulée (byl to jen takový malý oheň) má Gladys zákaz vstupu do kuchyně. Je nešťastná, ale brzy si najde novou zábavu. Do literární soutěže, kterou vyhlásily místní noviny, pošle smyšlený životopis restaurační kritičky. Omylem se životopis zatoulá do jiné složky a Gladys přijde dopis s nabídkou napsat opravdovou kritiku…
The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue from bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart.The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.But winning won't be easy against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown... and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.But there's no room for compassion in the Kejari - and nothing more deadly than love...The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the bestselling TikTok sensation by Carissa Broadbent. It is followed by The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.
Ježčí holčička Jája se nemůže dočkat. Blíží se totiž její nejoblíbenější událost roku – Vánoční slavnost. Jak poletuje po lese, potkává samá uspěchaná zvířátka. Nestíhají přípravy na oslavu a mají z toho těžkou hlavu. Napadne Jáju, jak zvířátkům ulehčit, aby se mohla začít těšit tak jako ona? Laskavý příběh pro nejmenší čtenáře o tom, že pomáhat je krásné.
V Kouzelném lese začalo léto a kočička Kity vyrazila na tábor. Po boku nových kamarádů si užívá zábavu, ale jen do okamžiku, kdy dojde na koupání v rybníce. Kity se totiž bojí vody, a tak se raději drží u břehu. Dokáže kočička svůj strach překonat?
"No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win. Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Orders’ war -- and Max is determined to protect her at all costs. But when a betrayal tears apart Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshaye’s power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic. All the while, darker forces loom -- far darker, even, than the Orders’ secrets. As Tisaanah and Max are ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory? For power? For love?"-- Page [4] of cover
Poly je velice stydlivý poník. Kdykoli na ni někdo promluví, znejistí natolik, že ze sebe nedostane ani slovo. Nemá proto žádné kamarády a je z toho smutná. Jednoho dne narazí na kočičku, která uvízla na stromě. Poly ji zachrání a pomůže jí dolů. Kočička ji na oplátku pozve na piknik s dalšími zvířátky. Přijme Poly lákavé pozvání? Mohla by tam přece poznat nové kamarády… Laskavé příběhy pro nejmenší čtenáře o tom, že pomáhat je krásné.
Šestý příběh z čarovného lesa, o který se starají roztomilá zvířátka a vzduchem voní kouzla. Doporučujeme jako první čtení pro nejmenší čtenáře! Vítejte v čarovném lese, o který se starají roztomilá zvířátka a vzduchem voní kouzla. V Kouzelném lese se bude konat pouť. Veverka Viki by měla společně se svými kamarádkami zatančit zahajovací tanec, jenže nacvičování se nějak nedaří. Viki má pocit, že je to její chyba. Přijde jí na pomoc některé ze zvířecích kamarádů, nebo si bude muset poradit sama? Laskavý příběh pro nejmenší čtenáře o tom, že pomáhat je krásné. Bonus navíc – na konci knížky najdete pár zábavných úkolů a aktivit inspirovaných příběhem.
Ona je toxická, pro něj je však útěchou. On je smrtelný, ale pro ni znamená život. Potom, co Beau nechala svého snoubence u oltáře a odešla od miamské policie, nemá její život žádný směr. Smrt její matky byla označena za nehodu. Beau tomu nevěří, ale nemá důkazy o opaku. Sžírá ji bezmoc a vztek. Dokud nepotká Jamese, muže, který se zdá být stejně rozervaný jako ona. A přestože působí chladně, probouzí v ní city. Potěšení. A touhu, které se nedá odolat. Beau však netuší, že James stojí před osudovým rozhodnutím: Buď se jí svěří se svým nejtemnějším tajemstvím, nebo ji bude muset zabít.
V tomto obrazovém průvodci najdeš spoustu zajímavých informací o bytostech z dávných bájí a legend, jejichž existence je opředena záhadami a nebezpečím. Správnou atmosféru navodí trojrozměrné digitální ilustrace, díky kterým záhadní tvorové na stránkách knihy takřka ožijí. Dozvíš se, proč má Medúza místo vlasů smrtící hady, odhalíš, který netvor se prohání nebezpečný- mi džunglemi Jižní Ameriky a přečteš si, čím mantikora láká bloudící pocestné na cestu ke zkáze.
Válka ztracených srdcí začíná! První díl romantasy trilogie od autorky hitu Zmije a křídla noci. Tisaanah v dětství unesli do otroctví, ale teď je volná. Její nejbližší přítel však zůstal v zajetí a jediná cesta k jeho záchraně vede skrz řády – nejmocnější organizaci mágů na světě. Ale dostat se do nich znamená čelit vražedným zkouškám a spoléhat na pomoc muže, který řády pohrdá. Maxantarius Farlion, mág s minulostí potřísněnou krví, může být její spásou… nebo zkázou. Aby Tisaanah zachránila ty, na kterých jí záleží, bude muset riskovat vše. Svou svobodu. Svou duši. A možná i své srdce.
Nathan e Bub Bright si incontrano per la prima volta dopo mesi lungo la linea di confine delle loro terre. Sono allevatori, come il fratello Cameron, che ha ereditato il ranch di famiglia. E che è disteso morto ai loro piedi, bruciato dal sole impietoso dei pascoli australiani. Cam era il fratello responsabile, amato da tutti. Che cosa l'ha portato fin lì, a tre ore di auto dal ranch, lontano dalla macchina e da qualunque riparo, come in cerca di una morte inevitabile? La risposta non può essere che a casa, dove si intrecciano vene di una violenza sotterranea che ha diviso i fratelli e che le donne di famiglia hanno tentato invano di contrastare.
DO YOU POSSESS A WINNING COMBINATION OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICAL SKLLS AND RAW INTELLIGENCE? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD OTHERS? ARE YOU WILLING TO CRUSH THOSE WHO STAND IN YOUR WAY?Every year, the United Commonwealth invites top graduates from each colony to participate in The Testing.
If you know where to look, there's magic everywhere! Lottie is enjoying life at the magical pet shop and especially the magic lessons with her new familiar Sofie and Ariadne the witch. And with her new best friend, Ruby, even school is becoming fun. But can Lottie trust her? What would Ruby say if she knew Lottie had magical powers?
If you know where to look, there's magic everywhere! The last thing Lottie wants is to spend the holidays with her boring uncle. But when she discovers his pet shop is full of magical animals, everything changes . . . There's only one thing that could make Lottie's summer even better-having magical powers of her own!
You are cordially invited to the wedding of The Earl of Denholm and Miss Essie Craven. Although, if Essie has her way, there will be no wedding. Miss Essie Craven has been engaged since birth to a man she has only met once. The haughty, black-haired man with the intense blue eyes: Aidan Ravell, Earl of Denholm. The most coveted man in all of the Ton. The day of their marriage is set. The only problem is, spirited Essie dreams of more than being a Countess.
A shooting star crashes to earth and changes Elliot's life forever. The star is Virgo - a young Zodiac goddess on a mission. When the pair accidentally unleash the wicked death daemon Thanatos, they turn to the old Olympian gods for help. But after centuries of cushy retirement on earth, are Zeus and his crew up to the task?
Příběhy života, smrti a přežívání. Smrt se týká všech. I tak nás pokaždé zaskočí. Umírání je jedno z témat, které západní společnost úspěšně vytěsnila. Kultura zapudila myšlenku smrtelnosti, jako bychom měli žít věčně. Když pak někdo zemře, jsme překvapení. Co se to stalo? A co máme dělat? Britská psychoterapeutka Julia Samuelová už pětadvacet let pracuje s truchlícími. Pomáhá jim pochopit podstatu toho, co se stalo. Pomáhá jim smířit se s emocí, jejíž plnou sílu možná pociťují poprvé v životě, a tou je smutek. Samuelová pozůstalé, a teď i své čtenáře, učí, jak se zármutkem a vlastním strachem pracovat. Skrze příběhy konkrétních lidí ukazuje, že smutek je nevyhnutelnou součástí života a že nemusí jen bolet, ale může také pomáhat.
Cia Vale is now 17 and has everything she ever dreamed of: a boy she loves, a place at the University and a future as one of the leaders of the United Commonwealth. The Testing should be nothing more than a blank space in her mind; an achievement to be celebrated, and then forgotten. But Cia remembers. As further evidence of the government's murderous programmes comes to light, Cia must choose whether to stay silent and protect herself and her loved ones, or expose The Testing for what it is. Above all, the University is a dangerous place, and Cia must remember the advice her father gave her: trust no one.
This is a world divided by blood - red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart . . .
**THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED SACRED LIES, DEBUTING JULY 27 ON FACEBOOK WATCH** A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself. Finalist for the Morris Award. The Kevinian cult has taken everything from seventeen-year-old Minnow: twelve years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something—but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe, adjusting to a life behind bars and recounting the events that led up to her incarceration. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of—if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past. Gorgeously written, breathlessly page-turning and sprinkled with moments of unexpected humor, this harrowing debut is perfect for readers of Emily Murdoch's If You Find Me and Nova Ren Suma's The Walls Around Us, as well as for fans of Orange is the New Black.
For fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Six of Crows comes the thrilling conclusion to the Blood Heir trilogy. A princess with a dark secret must ally with a con man to liberate her empire from a reign of terror in this epic fantasy reminiscent of the Anastasia story.
#1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides a comprehensive account of Queen Elizabeth II's legendary reign. Elizabeth Windsor, painfully shy, initially dreamed of a quiet life in the countryside, but her uncle's abdication thrust her into the role of heir to the throne. Ascending at just 25, she faced numerous challenges, including family conflicts and public scrutiny, throughout her 70 years as Queen of England. Despite her self-effacing nature, she worked tirelessly to keep the monarchy relevant in a changing world, often encountering resistance from within the institution. The greatest trials came from her own family, including rumors of her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital issues, and the tragic death of Princess Diana, as well as the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In this in-depth exploration, Morton highlights Queen Elizabeth's influence on Britain and the world over the past century. From leading a nation recovering from World War II to navigating today's political landscape, she emerged as a reluctant yet resolute monarch. This narrative showcases a woman of unwavering self-discipline, remembered as a mother and grandmother to Great Britain and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.
The #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series. Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her lethal mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead mother's web in an attempt to maintain control over his country—and his prisoner. As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace, her once-ragtag band of newbloods and Reds continue organizing, training, and expanding. They prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows. And Cal, the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare's heart, will stop at nothing to bring her back. When blood turns on blood, and ability on ability, there may be no one left to put out the fire—leaving Norta as Mare knows it to burn all the way down. And don’t miss Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection, featuring three brand-new novellas and other exclusive content, coming in April!
In this suspenseful thriller, teenagers in a small town are drawn deeper into a social networking site that promises to grant their every need . . .regardless of the consequences. . .
Jane Harper, the critically acclaimed international bestselling author of The Dry returns with a scorching, heart-pounding new novel... At a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother vanishing into the crowds. A year on, Kim Gillespies absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved ones gather deep in the heart of South Australian wine country to welcome a new addition to the family. Joining the celebrations is federal investigator Aaron Falk. But as he soaks up life in the lush valley, he begins to suspect this tight-knit group may be more fractured than it seems. Between Falks closest friend, a missing mother, and a woman hes drawn to, dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge.[Bokinfo]
AS ONE CHILD IS FOUND, ANOTHER DISAPPEARS ... A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that combines the nail-biting suspense of Cara Hunter's CLOSE TO HOME with the searing emotion of TV dramas such as BROADCHURCH. When 11-year-old Evan disappears without trace after school, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare - especially as the police, under mounting pressure, have no answers. Months later, in another part of the country, a terrified Evan is unwittingly discovered in the boot of a car. Refusing to speak, Evan is returned to 'normal' life by his anguished family - while the police desperately try to find out what happened to him. But Evan remains silent, and the police fail to make progress, until another boy goes missing in similar circumstances ...
Fans of Children of Blood and Bone will love the sequel to Blood Heir. The second book in an epic fantasy series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to liberate her empire from a dark reign. Ana Mikhailov is the only surviving member of the royal family of Cyrilia. She has no army, no title, and no allies, and now she must find a way to take back the throne or risk the brutal retribution of the empress. Morganya is determined to establish a new world order on the spilled blood of non-Affinites. Ana is certain that Morganya won't stop until she kills them all. Ana's only chance at navigating the dangerous world of her homeland means partnering with Ramson Quicktongue again. But the cunning crime lord has schemes of his own. For Ana to find an army, they must cross the Whitewaves to the impenetrable stone forts of Bregon. Only, no one can be certain what they will find there. A dark power has risen. Will revolution bring peace--or will it only paint the streets in more blood.
Gente di città. Smarriti senza i cellulari (che comunque non funzionano), incartati in attrezzature nuovissime, confusi davanti alle mappe. Sono dei colletti bianchi, colleghi in una società finanziaria, arrivati sulle Giralang Ranges per un trekking che affinando le tecniche di sopravvivenza dovrebbe cementare lo spirito di gruppo. Dopo qualche giorno faccia a faccia con la natura rientrano tutti al campo base. Tutti tranne Alice Russell. Le ricerche partono all'istante: una donna sola e inesperta, seppur dinamica e brillante come Alice, ha poche speranze di sopravvivere nella foresta. Ad affiancare la polizia locale entrano in campo l'agente federale Aaron Falk, reduce dalla dolorosa indagine di ''Chi è senza peccato'', e la sua collega Carmen Cooper, perché Alice non è un'impiegata come gli altri: è l'informatrice-chiave in un'indagine contro la criminalità organizzata e il riciclaggio di denaro sporco che vede coinvolta la sua società. Dunque con ogni probabilità anche chi era con lei sulle Giralang, distese di bellezza selvaggia e ostile rese ancora più inquietanti dal fatto che sono state territorio d'azione del serial killer Martin Kovac. Tra testimoni oculari inaffidabili, uomini d'affari senza scrupoli e un paesaggio che non dà tregua, Jane Harper costruisce un thriller mozzafiato che cattura fino all'ultima pagina.
For fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT - the highly anticipated fourth and final book in the international bestselling RED QUEEN series
From the NEW YORK TIMES number one bestselling author of RED QUEEN. If there's one thing Mare Barrow knows, it's that she's different. Mare's blood is red - the colour of common folk - but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court wants to control. Pursued by the vengeful Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join the rebellion. But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat. Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?
The gripping final instalment of this best-selling futuristic trilogy
Da che se ne ha memoria, sull'isola di Fennbirn ogni generazione è stata scandita dalla nascita di tre gemelle: tre regine, tutte ugualmente degne nella successione ereditaria della corona e tutte in grado di padroneggiare la magia. Mirabella è una fiera elementalista, sfacciata come i suoi incantesimi: governa il fuoco, i flutti e i fulmini con il solo schioccare delle dita. Katharine è sottile e insinuante come il suo potere: la sua simbiosi con i veleni è tale che può ingerire anche la più letale delle sostanze tossiche senza che le accada nulla. Arsinoe, invece, ha sviluppato una perfetta comunione con la natura: può far sbocciare le rose più incantevoli o ammansire i leoni con il suono gentile della sua voce. Ma per diventare regina non basta il diritto di nascita: dovranno combattere duramente l'una con l'altra, per ottenere la corona, perché non si tratta di un gioco in cui si vince o si perde... In ballo c'è la vita. Ecco, questa è la notte in cui le gemelle compiono sedici anni: la battaglia ha inizio.
The gripping and controversial novel that is guaranteed to get readers talking in 2018!
Seven students trapped in their school after a bomb goes off must fight to survive while also discovering who among them is the bomber in this “keenly crafted thriller” ( Kirkus Reviews ) from the author of the New York Times best-selling Testing Trilogy. Perfect for fans of This Is Where It Ends.A congressman’s daughter sick of her cookie-cutter image. A star quarterback with something to hide. A guy who’s tired of the star quarterback ignoring his calls. A clarinet player who’s done trying to fit in—or trying at all. An orphaned rebel who wants to teach someone a lesson. A guy who wants people to see him, not his religion.Diana, Frankie, Tad, Cas, Z, and Rashid couldn’t be more different, but today, they’ve all found a reason to come to school a week before the semester starts. Before the morning’s over, they’ll all be trapped in a building that’s been rocked by a bombing. When they hear on the radio that someone inside is the bomber, and planning to set off more explosions, they’ll also be looking to one another for answers. Told from multiple perspectives, Time Bomb is an emotional thriller that will keep readers guessing about who the bomber could be—and what motivated such drastic action.
"Ava Antipova has her reasons for running away: a failing family vineyard, a romantic betrayal, a mercurial sister, an absent father, a mother slipping into dementia. In Paris, Ava renounces her terribly practical undergraduate degree, acquires a French boyfriend and a taste for much better wine, and erases her past. Two years later, she must return to upstate New York. Her twin sister, Zelda, is dead. Even in a family of alcoholics, Zelda Antipova was the wild one, notorious for her mind games and destructive behavior. Stuck tending the vineyard and the girls' increasingly unstable mother, Zelda was allegedly burned alive when she passed out in the barn with a lit cigarette. But Ava finds the official explanation a little too neat. A little too Zelda. Then she receives a cryptic message--from her sister..."--Book jacket
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B08CZHZSRW.---Save the world or end it.A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea.Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage—with the power to save the world from destruction. Because a man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. With poison in his heart and a stolen sword in his hand, he'll break the realm itself to claim it. And only Corayne can stop him.Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies, Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders.
Andromeda is a debtera -- an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn't thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a patron -- a rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities. When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, Andromeda takes the job without question. Never mind that he's rude and demanding and eccentric, that the contract comes with a number of outlandish rules... and that almost a dozen debtera had quit before her. If Andromeda wants to learn a living, she has no choice. But she quickly realizes this is a job like no other, with horrifying manifestations at every turn, and that Magnus is hiding far more than she has been trained for. Death is the most likely outcome if she stays, and the reason every debtera before her has quit. Leaving Magnus to live out his curse alone isn't an option because -- heaven help her -- she's fallen for him
The stunning sequel to Maria Dahvana Headley’s critically acclaimed Magonia tells the story of one girl who must make an impossible choice between two families, two homes—and two versions of herself. Aza Ray is back on earth. Her boyfriend, Jason, is overjoyed. Her family is healed. She’s living a normal life, or as normal as it can be if you’ve spent the past year dying, waking up on a sky ship, and discovering that your song can change the world. As in, not normal. Part of Aza still yearns for the clouds, no matter how much she loves the people on the ground. When Jason’s paranoia over Aza’s safety causes him to make a terrible mistake, Aza finds herself a fugitive in Magonia, tasked with opposing her radical, bloodthirsty, recently escaped mother, Zal Quel, and her singing partner, Dai. She must travel to the edge of the world in search of a legendary weapon, the Flock, in a journey through fire and identity that will transform her forever. Told in Maria Headley’s trademark John Green–meets–Neil Gaiman voice, Aerie is sure to satisfy the many readers who can’t wait to return to the spellbinding world of Magonia.
Oligarchy is Scarlett Thomas's fierce and brilliant new novel about power, privilege, and peer pressure. When Natasha, daughter of a Russian oligarch, arrives for her first day at an all-girl British boarding school, she finds herself thrown into a world of fierce pecking orders, eating disorders, and Instagram angst. Then her friend Bianca mysteriously vanishes, and the world of the school gets ever darker and even weirder. Scarlett Thomas's first adult fiction since 2015 is a major return. Wildly frank, funny, and full of humanity, Oligarchy reminds us how insightful, vulnerable, brilliant, and misunderstood teenagers are, never more so than now.
"In an American suburb in the early 1980s, students at a highly competitive performing arts high school struggle and thrive in a rarified bubble, ambitiously pursuing music, movement, Shakespeare, and, particularly, their acting classes. When within this striving "Brotherhood of the Arts," two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall headlong into love, their passion does not go unnoticed--or untoyed with--by anyone, especially not by their charismatic acting teacher, Mr. Kingsley. The outside world of family life and economic status, of academic pressure and of their future adult lives, fails to penetrate this school's walls--until it does, in a shocking spiral of events that catapults the action forward in time and flips the premise upside-down. What the reader believes to have happened to David and Sarah and their friends is not entirely true--though it's not false, either. It takes until the book's stunning coda for the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place--revealing truths that will resonate long after the final sentence."--Provided by publisher
Pravá láska si najde cestu. Druhý příběh ze série Bergman Brothers. Frankie není typická romantická hrdinka. Svět vnímá jinak než ostatní, a navíc se denně potýká s chronickou bolestí. Rozhodně tak nemá čas na zmatky, které přináší láska. Jenže pak je tu Ren Bergman – hokejista se srdcem na dlani a úsměvem, pod kterým roztaje i nejtvrdší led. Ten sice ví, že Frankie je výjimečná, avšak dokud se stará o sociální sítě jeho týmu, nechce si s ní nic začínat. Když se ale Ren dozví, že Frankie plánuje tým opustit, pustí se do svého životního zápasu – toho o její srdce.
Otec patnáctileté Lily Knightové propadl alkoholu a chorobné žárlivosti. Při jedné z vyhrocených hádek ho Lilyina matka Hazel nešťastnou náhodou zabije. Soud ji sice vzhledem k okolnostem osvobodí, ale pro okolí nadále zůstává matkou vražedkyní. Proto s radostí uvítá zprávu, že zdědila venkovský domek uprostřed lesů. Po náročné rekonstrukci se do něj Hazel s Lily přestěhují s nadějí na nový život. K domku se však váže děsivá historie. Před více než třemi sty lety jej totiž obývala Mary Longová, kterou skupina vesničanů obvinila z čarodějnictví a nechala upálit u staré jeřabiny. Ta dodnes stojí nedaleko domku a je opředena řadou pověr. Lily se seznamuje s okolím i svéráznými obyvateli vesnice. K těm patří jak členové místního covenu novodobých, zdánlivě neškodných čarodějů, tak potomci těch, kteří Mary dohnali na hranici. Byla Mary opravdu čarodějnice? Nebo šlo jen o její pozemky? A jak do jejího příběhu zapadají Hazel a Lily?
Vypadá to, že oslava Billyho narozenin v zookoutku bude dokonalá. Na hosty čekají kůzlátka, poníci a nechybí stůl plný dobrot. Když ale na místo dorazí Holly a Rose, ukáže se, že piknikový stůl zničili zákeřní kazisvěti. Ještěže tu jsou také malí třpytíci – kočička Kiki, pejsek Pip, králíček Bublina, poník Princezna a želvák Žužu. Mají za úkol starat se o to, aby každá oslava byla dokonalá. Zvládnou zhatit kazisvětům jejich nekalé plány?
Další část příběhů o nadějné desetileté veterinářce Julii a jejích lidských i zvířecích kamarádech. Julinčina kamarádka Míša má nového poníka jménem Prcek a ráda by se s ním zúčastnila místních závodů. Julka se Zuzkou jí slíbily, že jí pomohou s výcvikem, ale jak se brzy ukáže, Prcka zajímá více jídlo, než skákání přes překážky. To by ale nebyla Julie, kdyby nepřišla na nějaký spásný nápad, aby ty závody Míša s Prckem nakonec nepropásli.
