Katherine Applegate è un'autrice la cui opera si addentra nei paesaggi emotivi dei giovani lettori, esplorando spesso temi di empatia e resilienza. È riconosciuta per la sua capacità di creare narrazioni che risuonano profondamente, dando vita a personaggi avvincenti che catturano l'immaginazione. Le sue storie offrono frequentemente profonde intuizioni sulle esperienze di bambini e animali, fondendo elementi commoventi con messaggi che fanno riflettere. La voce distintiva di Applegate dà vita a racconti che sono sia coinvolgenti che significativi.
Difficile resistere a un bel tenebroso dagli occhi azzurri. Difficile resistere alle sue labbra calde e appassionate, ai suoi baci mozzafiato, ai suoi silenzi che valgono più delle parole. Ma per Alison ancora più difficile è dividere Sam con Izzy, la sua migliore amica, minata da un male che non perdona. Alison vuole che Izzy conosca l'amore, e accetta il sacrificio. Anche a costo di dover rinunciare per sempre alla propria felicità.
Having gotten a pair of hard-to-find Walkie Talkie shoes, Roscoe is suddenly popular and wants his best friend, Gus, to join the fun, but before Gus's parents will buy him new shoes, he must wear out his long-lasting sneakers
From #1 New York Times bestseller Katherine Applegate, a singular middle-grade novel about a girl who risks everything to help her handmade bear when he comes to life.
A humorous and moving middle-grade, illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs - and robot dogs! - from powerhouse authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.
Together with her companions - loyal Tobble, brave and resourceful Khara, wise but deadly Gambler, and Renzo the thief - she is following a perilous path out of Nedarra and into the snow-covered mountains of the northern country of Dreyland. Just as the group make a hopeful discovery in their quest to find more dairnes, things grow dark.
Discover the unforgettable world of best friends Ivan and Bob in this gorgeous hardcover box set, featuring the Newbery Medal-winning tale and its incredible sequel! Ivan, an easy-going gorilla at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall, has grown accustomed to human spectators but rarely misses his jungle life. His focus is on art until he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, who helps him see their home—and his own art—in a new light. With Ruby's arrival, change is inevitable, and it’s up to Ivan to ensure it’s a positive transformation. The adventure continues in the sequel, where Bob embarks on a perilous journey to find his long-lost sister, aided by Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time runs short, Bob discovers newfound courage and learns the true essence of friendship and family. In the tradition of timeless classics, the author weaves humor and poignancy into a compelling narrative about friendship, art, family, and hope. These acclaimed middle-grade novels, featuring first-person narratives and rich literary devices, are perfect for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, making them ideal for independent reading, homeschooling, and classroom sharing.
The thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy trilogy from Katherine Applegate, the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan (now a major motion picture!), The One and Only Bob, Wishtree, and Crenshaw! In the beginning, Byx's original quest was to discover if there were more of her kind, or if she was destined to become an endling--the last dairne alive. She did indeed find more dairnes, and along the way she also created allies among other creatures in her world, including humans, felivets, raptidons, and wobbyks. But Byx and her new friends soon learned that it wasn't just dairnes in jeopardy of extinction, but that everyone was at risk. With the world in unprecedented danger, Byx must rally creatures of all kinds to lead a revolution. Katherine Applegate's Endling series has so far earned a collective five starred reviews, and each of the prior books has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. She once again delivers an action-packed middle grade fantasy with a unique setting, enthralling characters, and gripping adventure that is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Sutherland.
The world is going to end. A massive asteroid is headed for Earth and the countdown to Armageddon has begun. A select band of people will be given the chance of survival - a shuttle is being launched into space. For the passengers on board, what sort of world awaits for them when they awake?
The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and were given the power to fight back. Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen. . . .