Paul Zindel Libri

Fifteen-year-old "Marsh" Mellow thinks the whole world hates him. Then he meets Edna Shinglebox, a classmate who looks as freaky and depressed as he is. Even though Marsh writes hate letters, carries around a raccoon in his coat pocket, and insults Edna constantly, Edna still likes him. After embarking on an incredible adventure that takes them halfway across the country, Edna and Marsh are surprised by what they learn about themselves and each other.

Set in a chaotic home, Tillie navigates the complexities of her family life, dominated by her bitter mother Beatrice and her troubled sister Ruth, who battles epilepsy. Amidst the turmoil, Tillie clings to her dreams and nurtures her love for rabbits, all while exploring profound themes of hope and resilience. Her fascination with science, particularly gamma rays, reflects her desire for understanding and escape from her tumultuous surroundings. The story highlights the struggle for love and acceptance in a dysfunctional family.

Dennis and Maggie find that the senior year isn't the end of high school, it's the beginning of life.

A Most Unusual Friendship When sophomores John and Lorraine played a practical joke a few months ago on a stranger named Angelo Pignati, they had no idea what they were starting. Virtually overnight, almost against their will, the two befriended the lonely old man; it wasn't long before they were more comfortable in his house than their own. But now Mr. Pignati is dead. And for John and Lorraine, the only way to find peace is to write down their friend's story -- the story of the Pigman.

The Pigman has been dead for four months when John and Lorraine visit his empty house-and discover a down-and-out old man on the run from the tax collector. Convinced he's a sign from beyond the grave, John and Lorraine decide they've been given a chance to make up for what happened to the Pigman. Suddenly they're deep in another zany adventure with a surprising old man. What they learn along the way is the Pigman's Legacy.

Auch vor den efeubewachsenen Gebäuden der Universität von New York macht das Verbrechen nicht Halt. Leblos liegt die Mathematik-Dozentin Mrs Dunaway vor der Tafel. Natürlich können Quentin und India es nicht lassen, ihre Nase in den Fall zu stecken. Doch der Mörder ist extrem berechnend und kaltblütig. Und als die beiden versuchen, ihn in eine Falle zu locken, stellen sie sich selbst ein Bein. Bei diesem Fall tappen wir völlig im Dunklen. Doch so leicht lassen wir uns nicht verwirren. Denn Mord können wir auf den Tod nicht ausstehen! die detektive

Im New Yorker Zoo ereignet sich ein Unfall. Der bekannte Zoologe Dr. Ivan wird von einem Jaguar lebensgefährlich verletzt. Doch was zunächst wie eine unglückliche Verkettung von Zufällen erscheint, entpuppt sich als perfekt eingefädelter Mord. Quentin und India recherchieren vor Ort und wissen bald mehr, als gut für sie ist.