Gjør som tusenvis av andre bokelskere
Abonner på vårt nyhetsbrev og få rabatter og inspirasjon til din neste leseopplevelse.
Ved å abonnere godtar du vår personvernerklæring.Du kan når som helst melde deg av våre nyhetsbrev.
Angela has fallen, hit her head and when she wakes up she does not know who she is or where she is. The only image in her mind is a boy with a radiant smile.It is pouring rain and she finds out that her ankle is badly sprained. She sees a backpack down the steep embankment and decides to slide down to it. The contents of the backpack let her know some of her talents and the fact that she is packed to camp out.Once the rain stops, still only able to maneuver on her knees, she sets up camp. She takes out her note pad and begins to capture the scene of the valley she is in. She takes a dip in the stream by which she is camped to wash off all the mud. Once clean she sits on the stream bank with her feet in the cold water.She is not sure of what she is seeing but as she sits down by her fire ring, the Princes points to a spot where a gold chain is exposed. Angela pulls the chain from the ashes. The pendant at the end of the chain is a likeness of the Princes.After a couple of days, Angela''s ankle is strong enough for her to walk on.As she gets her camp cleaned up, she sees the Indian Prince pointing across the valley to where a sparkle can be seen. Angela decides that her ankle will make the journey across the valley to see if she can find the what is sparkling. She finds a pendant that is the same as the one she has sketched being worn by her Princes by the stream. She is now ready to leave the valley.She is constantly wondering who the boy with the Radiant Smile might be. She hopes that she will meet him.Her hike across the valley and out along the trail that she had come in on, slowly brings back some of her memory, but she still cannot remember her name.Then she comes up from the trail to a road. There on the road is the Boy with the Radiant smile. It is her twin brother. Things all seem to flash back. She walks to him with her own Radiant smile and gives him a hug.
This story is about gaining self-esteem in oneself to face any problem life has to throw at us, to follow the 3 rules of greatness that will lead us out of our heads and into the field, to not be afraid of the opposition but embrace the challenge to become our own heroes! Ernest like many of the kids nowadays doesn''t have many friends, is made fun of in school, has to deal with bullies, and lacks self-esteem because of his small thin frame and oversized glasses. He is considered a nerd that doesn''t even get good grades in school but inside of him is a courageous heart that is a yearning to be unleashed. Living in a small town with an uneventful life he tends to retreat into his head which is exploding with an imagination that leads him from an unpopular reality into an outstanding adventure! He always lived in his fantasy world until one day the real world became the adventure when he becomes prey to a real-life monster! The Bully of Bullies, The Mammoth. In this problem, Ernest realizes with some imagination, faith from an Angel, The Knights of Epic encouraging him plus finding the keys to greatness within himself, he''ll face his bullies once and for all to become "The Nerd! Who saved the Universe!
With her life in ruin, Talise must head to the deadliest part of the empire.Talise's heart is shattered. What little hope she has is hanging by a thread. She hides in the outer ring of Kamdaria where fear, destruction, and death reign. Winter's icy tendrils curl in each day, and her difficulties only expand.At first, she simply wants to survive. But war is still brewing in the other rings. Even when she tries to ignore it, power and poison force her to take sides.As her enemy is evolving, she still has to help the citizens, train with the elements, and build an army. Winter storms and surprise attacks make every day more difficult than the last. And time is running out...If Talise doesn't survive long enough to fulfill her duty, Kamdaria will be lost forever.
If Creators Are Like Wizards is a spellbinding tale about building from the heart.The story takes readers on an unforgettable adventure through the minds of writers, artists, architects, and builders.If creators are like wizards, then pencils are like magic wands. Sprinkle a little pixie dust and POOF, you''ve created a universe with marvelous imagination.Written with love by Jamie Russo. Beautifully illustrated by Ash Lamb.
Shouldn''t it be safe to come out of the closet?Kieron Juniper is one of the most promising young footballers in England. Quickly leading his football club, Beachy Head United, to incredible Premiership success, he has become a local and national hero. But he has a secret. One that will make history. He is about to come out and become the first openly gay Premier League footballer. Until he is murdered by someone who doesn''t want that to happen. Murder mystery enthusiast, Edward Crisp, and his loveable teenage sidekick, Noah, face their toughest case yet. Can they navigate a world of WAGs, gossip and misbehaving millionaires to solve the DEATH IN THE CLOSET? And can YOU? _____________________The Edward Crisp Mysteries are cozy mystery novels aimed at adults, but are also suitable for young adult members of the family. However, please note this particular novel does feature some in-character homophobic language. Death in the Closet works fine as a stand-alone novel, but might be enjoyed more in order as part of the series. _____________________PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDWARD CRISP MYSTERIES:''This book is a little treasure to be shared.'' ''A happy place book.'' ''Wonderfully written with great characters, I can''t wait to read the next one.''''it took me back to the days of watching Miss Marple.''''The perfect novel for a rainy day.'' ''I laughed, I cried, I shouted aloud and made more than a few wrong guesses.''''A fantastic traditional whodunnit brought to modern day.''''A real page turner and one I couldn''t put down.''
A hilarious mystery about what happens when a chilling trip leads to a lost fortune.
Fly hated to apologize. In fact, he had never said the word sorry in his life. Fly finds himself in a hard situation only apologizing will get him out of. What is Fly to do? What does it take for him to apologize? This is an endearing, beautifully illustrated story that children will love to read over and over again. Parents and educators will find many hidden lessons and conversations to build upon while engaging our children in a fun activity!
Cameron Tiberius McPherson and his eccentric mum, Lulu, live on the top floor of Grimthorpe Towers in the town of Pimple. Their lives are turned upside down when a huge tornado arrives, bringing the magical mechanic, Mr Pea, who gives Cameron a golden wheelchair, a chair that enables Cameron to do things he never thought possible.
A hilarious new story about the world¿s worst detectives, by the bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. Private investigators Tim and Nick Diamond haven¿t had a case for three months and are down to their last cornflake. So when a glamorous woman comes into their office offering them a pile of cash to find her missing father, they think Christmas has come ¿ only it turns out they are the turkeys! Before they know it, they are caught up in a case involving bike-riding hitmen, superhackers and a sinister far right organisation, the White Crusaders. The Diamond Brothers are in the soup and in it over their heads. With thrills and spills, and jokes on every page, this new Diamond Brothers novel will have young readers howling with laughter.
'A warm and charming journey of self-discovery; I particularly liked the irresistible voice of heroine Prune' - Fiona Noble, Bookseller_______________________Magic comes from within ...Uprooted by her single mum along with her troublesome older brother, eleven-year-old Prune Robinson is trying to settle in a new town. She figures she can't burden her hard-working mother with the fact she's being bullied. Or the fact that her drawings have started coming to life.But with her brother soon in danger, Prune comes to realise that she can't hide her power forever; in fact, it might just be the one thing that brings her family back together and saves them all.Planned as the start of a series about remarkable children from the same neighbourhood, The Wondrous Prune is poignant and surprising with wonderful wish fulfilment and accessible storytelling.
This magically illustrated gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference - one where the hero is YOU.Looking out at the stars on the night before your execution, the question that churns in your mind is 'Why?' What did the prisoner whisper in your ear that was so dangerous that you have to die? It was just one word...Then your cell door creaks open, and you're thrown into a chilling adventure where your survival depends upon the decisions you make. Who to fight? Who to trust? In a world that seems to be slowly unravelling, the mystery goes deeper than you could possibly have imagined.Bringing together a thrilling story, beautifully illustrated picture puzzles and an exciting combat system, this is an adventure that will have you gripped from beginning to end.
Zoe and Astra are on a quest to help the Unicorn King. This time, their adventures lead them high into the skies above Unicorn Island, in search of the Floating Islands. But someone is following them and the islands are not all that they seem. Will Zoe and Astra be able to complete the quest and help the King, or have they taken on more than they bargained for?
The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!" Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potential predators? A girl who's 17% sabre-tooth polar bear, and out for revenge.Two's company, but Three IS UNSTOPPABLE in this high-octane, action-packed second adventure, 21% Monster; ICE GIANT.
Three friends. Two worlds. One epic notebook. Escape into The Chronicles of Deltovia, the greatest story still being written!
Meet Karma Grant! Karma and her friends are totally stoked for the MC Grillz concert in Hansberry Heights. But when the famous rapper's bus breaks down and the show is cancelled, it's up to Karma to make the best of some bad luck. Will she be able to put on her own concert, the Shine-a-Thon, with her friends or will the pressure prove too much?
Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure! When the circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the better of her - and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that makes things disappear! It soon becomes clear the Moon has gone missing. Is Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before it's too late?
True to his word, Mayor Harper has brought in a Marshall to get rid of ''Lonesome'', thrown in jail by a repentant sheriff. But it takes more than that to stop the lone rider in his quest for revenge, and he is soon back on the trail of Markham, the mad preacher. When a band of Ruffians - pro-slavery vigilantes and sworn enemies of Markham - intercept our hero, an unexpected encounter will provide him with an opportunity to learn more about the mysterious figures pulling all the strings... Ages 12+
Abonner på vårt nyhetsbrev og få rabatter og inspirasjon til din neste leseopplevelse.
Ved å abonnere godtar du vår personvernerklæring.