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As a Jewish boy in 1930s Poland, Yanek is at the mercy of the Nazis who have taken over. Everything he has, and everyone he loves, have been snatched brutally from him. And then Yanek himself is taken prisoner -- his arm tattooed B-3087. He is forced from one nightmarish concentration camp to another, as World War II rages all around him. He encounters evil he could have never imagined, but also sees surprising glimpses of hope amid the horror. He just barely escapes death, only to confront it again seconds later.

Luna the bunny loves to dance under the moonlight, her shadow twirling beside her like a best friend. But one mysterious night, her shadow disappears! Determined to find it, Luna embarks on a magical journey through glowing forests, starlit skies, and whispering winds.

Grace and Aaron are thrilled when an unexpected snowfall means schools are shut and they can spend all day working at the stables and helping the people of Greenfort get to the shops. But, while they are out, a blizzard strikes, forcing them to take shelter in a disused barn. When the blizzard finally stops, they discover they're snowed in. Now it's a race against time to rescue themselves and their ponies before night draws in.

Now that Calvin and Peter have successfully captured the Halebury fugitives, they are excited to return to Crimson City. But a new mission has found its way to our favorite piglin detectives. All the fugitives of Halebury have one thing in common and that is that they are all from the city of Fakertown. Fakertown has been a haven for criminals. It must be taken down.

This is the story of the Blue Lion and Purrtee's kidnapping by the Purple Dragon and rescue.

The life of Maxat the Magician is full of adventure and magical transformations. They unfold with amazing unpredictability. Be it a strange sparkling book that turns up in his castle or a friend transforming into a magical creature, Maxat must be ready for any unexpected events and make difficult decisions. But in every turn, there may be a hidden clue. However, will they unlock the mysteries?.. Do they hold a desirable outcome for our young hero, or are they fraught with danger and disaster?

An untamed island. A fight for survival that will test the limits of courage. Buckle up for a gripping, high-stakes adventure deep in the heart of the wild where nature is both breathtakingly beautiful and unforgivingly brutal. Winds in the Wild by Greg Webb is a pulse-pounding middle grade survival adventure that blends edge-of-your-seat suspense with vivid, cinematic storytelling.

Luca and his teammates have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Hide and Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone…

Rouqui est un petit écureuil qui vit sur une île. Il aimerait bien explorer la forêt qu'il aperçoit depuis la cime de son gros chêne. Un matin, il découvre que l'hiver est arrivé. Malgré les mises en garde de sa maman, il profite que l'eau est gelée pour franchir le lac. De l'autre côté, il rencontre des animaux gentils, d'autres effrayants, mais surtout il va se faire des amis.

7 Hörbücher für 7 krasse Wochentage! Das australische Autorenduo Eva Amores und Matt Cosgroves haben mit Justin Chase den sympathischsten Kinderbuchhelden aller Zeiten geschaffen. In der siebenteiligen Hörbuchreihe Worst Week Ever stolpert der Pechvogel von Missgeschick zu Missgeschick – und sorgt damit für jede Menge Lacher.

When a powerful group of aliens threaten Earth, a mysterious species called the Onni offers humanity hope. But there's a catch. Ninety-one children from across the planet must first prove their worth by competing in a series of trials set on a distant planet. For twelve-year-old Kola, who has long dreamed of going into space, it's the chance of a lifetime. But once aboard the Onni mothership, Kola finds himself thrown into a misfit team of Champions. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Kola and his team must decide who to trust and what it really means to be a Champion.

Strange things are happening in Pondville and the surrounding towns. Youngsters are missing, residents are afraid, and the pond is losing water. Sheriff Harry and the deputy sheriffs are pulling together to solve the mysteries. Meanwhile, Professor Ludwig is busy developing new gadgets to help with the investigation, and the eagle squadrons are called in to assist in searching for the kidnappers…while spies are watching and plotting to take Ludwig hostage.

Bobby thought a trip down the Cass River with his three best friends sounded like a great idea. They had a four-day fall break and were looking for an exciting adventure during the Halloween weekend. Just weeks earlier, their science teacher, Mr. Hill, had shown them pictures of a giant northern pike. These huge fish came up out of their deep hiding spots in the fall to feast before the long, cold winter. His pictures showed a fish with razor sharp teeth and a head that looked like a tank. The pike captured the boys’ hearts, and they wanted to experience catching a “River King” too.

A fire begins in Deadwood, South Dakota, and is soon raging through the Ponderosa Pine Forest of the Black Hills. Nine-year-old Annette, her siblings, and cousins are sent home from school early. Later in the evening, the children notice the smell of smoke. Turning on the television, they find out that the fire is actually very close. The newscast reveals that Annette's dad, uncle, and their fellow workers in the Homestake Gold Mine have been signaled to evacuate the mine and ordered to join the ranks of those fighting the fire.

His somewhat eccentric and secretive father has disappeared. KT has been forced to move from his hometown to live with an aunt and uncle he barely knows. And as the story opens, he is waking up in a hospital room from a three-day coma, with his left arm and leg paralyzed after a catastrophic bicycle accident.

"Тайна бабушкиного сундука" - почти ничего неизвестно, но до Ромки и его друзей — героев повести — дошли отдаленные слухи. И теперь мальчишкам предстоит раскрыть тайну заброшенного дома и сундука, обнаруженного на старом чердаке. Им придется не раз рискнуть жизнью: побывать на дне моря, спрятаться в лабиринте от чудовища и сразиться с монстрами.

Героини этой книжки совсем не те бабушки, которые вяжут носки, пекут оладушки или сплетничают, сидя на лавочках. Одна из них — настоящий пират, она бороздит моря и океаны и посвятила жизнь поиску кладов. О ней вы узнаете из повести "Моя бабушка — пират!".

Første bind af to om en nutidig dansk 14-årig pige, Franciska, der vågner forvirret op på en strand ved lyden af en flok mørklødede og fjendtlige børn. De fører hende til deres boplads, og hun forstår, at hun på en eller anden måde er havnet i en helt anden tid og nu befinder sig i et primitivt jæger- og samlersamfund. Her lærer hun efterhånden, takket være sit gåpåmod og sin oprigtighed, at begå sig - først mellem slaverne og siden hos selve høvdingen.

Det hele starter som en leg.

En gammel bog fortæller om evigt liv.

Fire venner mødes i en kirke midt om natten.

Og legen bliver til et spil på liv og død …

En bog for drenge og piger, der kan lide et godt gys.

Det er svært at styre tømmerflåden i de høje bølger. Først nu lægger de mærke til, hvor meget det blæser. Pludselig slår et lyn ned bag træerne.
Et kort sekund bliver søen og skoven badet i lys. Nogle af dem skriger. Hvad hvis en af dem falder i vandet? Kan de egentlig svømme? Bølgerne er blevet meget højere. Alma har en klump i maven. Hvorfor fik hun også den dumme idé med at bygge en tømmerflåde? Hvis der sker en ulykke, er det hendes skyld.