Rebecca Stead Libri

In the 1980s, as her mother prepares to be a contestant on a television game show, Miranda tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space

Bridge has always been a bit of an oddball, but since she recovered from a serious accident, she's found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. Bridge just thinks they look good. It's getting harder to keep their promise of no fights, especially when they start keeping secrets from each other.

Set in a captivating, hidden world beneath the ice, this debut novel by a Newbery-winning author invites readers into an extraordinary adventure. The story unfolds in a richly imagined environment, blending elements of mystery and discovery, while exploring themes of resilience and friendship. With a strong narrative voice and engaging characters, it promises to immerse readers in a unique and enchanting experience.

Set against a backdrop of espionage and adventure, this novel weaves together themes of friendship and strategy. The narrative follows young characters who navigate a world filled with secrets and challenges, highlighting the bonds formed through shared experiences. With a blend of excitement and emotional depth, the story captures the essence of teamwork and the thrill of games, making it a captivating read for fans of mystery and camaraderie.

When a mysterious Little Free Library guarded by a large orange cat appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change.

Aj jediná knižka môže v správnych rukách znamenať dobrodružstvo. Vezmite si knihu, nechajte tu knihu. Alebo oboje. To si jedného dňa na tabuľke pri malej knižnici, ktorá sa cez noc nečakane zjavila v parku mestečka Martinville, prečíta piatak Evan. Keď si zo skrinky, na ktorú dozerá veľký ryšavý kocúr Mortimer, vytiahne dve polorozpadnuté knihy, ani netuší, ako sa mu život čoskoro obráti naruby. Spolu s kamarátom Rafem rýchlo objavia súvislosť medzi jednou zo starých kníh a dávnym požiarom, o ktorom nikto z dospelých nechce hovoriť. Najmä Evanov otec, ktorý sa začne správať mimoriadne zvláštne... Podarí sa chlapcom vypátrať, čo sa pred dvadsiatimi rokmi naozaj stalo?

Po rozvode rodičov sa Bein život zmenil mnohými spôsobmi. Vždy sa však môže pozrieť na zoznam, ktorý má zapísaný vo svojom zelenom zápisníku, aby si pripomenula veci, ktoré sa nikdy nezmenia. Najdôležitejšou z nich je: Mama a ocko ťa budú vždy ľúbiť najviac na svete. Keď jej ocko oznámi, že sa chce oženiť, Bea je nadšená. Má rada Jesseho, a navyše konečne získa vytúženú sestru. Ako sa svadobný deň blíži, Bea zisťuje, že vytvorenie novej rodiny prináša mnohé otázky, prekvapenia, radosti aj starosti.