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Winner of the 2003 International Reading Association Award for Young Adult Novel. This gripping story is based on the true events of the murder of Emmett Till, one of the nation's most notorious crimes that helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. At first Hiram is excited to visit his...

A smart, sophisticated mystery involving theft and bizarre characters, set in New York City. Marley Z. is a hip, outgoing, and confident New York City kid just starting eighth grade. When her best friend is accused of stealing a priceless violin on display at The Juilliard School, Marley steps...

At the eerie Hunt mansion, Herculeah Jones has been reading aloud to Lionus Hunt, an elderly stroke victim who can only communicate by blinking his eyes (once for yes, twice for no). Mr. Hunt seems to be trying to tell Herculeah something, but his gruff nurse won't allow her to ask any questions...

The Urban Outlaws have been betrayed - and defeated. Or so Hector thought when he stole the world's most advanced computer virus. But Hector will need to try much harder than just crossing the Atlantic if he wants to outsmart Jack and his team... With the help of a shadowy figure known as The Shepherd, the Urban Outlaws risk everything and head to the States. They plan to take Hector down and stop him from using the virus as the ultimate hacking tool - the world's secrets, and their own, are in his fingertips and if they don't act fast, our lives will be changed forever.

Adam Canfield's friend Jennifer talks him into being co-editor of the Slash. Between supervising know-it-all cub reporters and arguing with Principal Marris about which articles will "propel the Good Ship Harris forward," Adam worries he might lose it altogether. But then a third grader delivers a scoop bigger than any of Adam's career, and only Adam can dig deep enough to crack through a cover-up that will rock the very foundations of Harris itself.

In einem aufregenden Modegeschäft-Abenteuer entlarvt Hannah geschickt diebische Zwillinge, kann Hannah die beiden Frauen erfolgreich festsetzen?. Weiterhin begegnet sie der Herausforderung, einen mysteriösen Verfolger zu konfrontieren, der ihr unerwartet nachstellt.

Twelve-year-old Madeleine "Lainie" Stanton is about to make headlines. She was the first baby born at the new millennium, and a local TV station wants an interview. But when the reporter uncovers the dark history of Lainie's great-grandmother Maddie, who was executed for murder, the interview takes a dangerous turn.

Nachdem Julian zufällig eine Brieftasche im Park gefunden hat und diese zur nächsten Polizeistation bringt, wird er für einen Tag Polizist! Helikopter-Einsätze, Verhöre mit Ladybug und gefährliche Verbrecher warten auf ihn. Aber als Julian selbst in eine Falle tappt, wird es richtig brenzlig! Kann Polizist Jochen ihn rechtzeitig retten?

Tre fantastiske fortællinger fra Marvels univers: FALCON - KÆMP ELLER FLYGT! Mens Avengers jagter THANOS tværs gennem galaksen, får Falcon til opgave at forsvare Avengers Tower og føre opsyn med planetens sikkerhed. Alt ånder tilsyneladende fred, indtil den onde superskurk ULTRON pludselig går til angreb! Uden Cap, Thor, Iron Man og Hulk må Falcon i hast hente andre venner ind for at hjælpe ham med at besejre Ultron: Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Black Widow og Hawkeye. Men det går ikke efter planen, for Ultron nedlægger dem så let som ingenting!

Den lille kanin, Judy Hopps, er lige blevet færdiguddannet på politiskolen. Nick Wilde er en hurtigsnakkende ræv, der lever af sine smarte ideer i byen Zootropolis. Mod alle odds må disse to naturlige fjender arbejde sammen på en sag, der viser sig at være et større mysterium end nogen af dem, havde troet. Følg den spændende historie om, hvordan de opklarer sagen.

Hele ni fantastiske actionhistorier om Avengers, Spider-Man og Guardians of the Galaxy, der tappert kæmper mod universets værste superskurke. Hør om Avengers, der er oppe mod Thanos. Spider-Man, som slås med Rhino. Guardians of the Galaxy, der får en overraskende fjende.

The Biltmore in New York City is full of mysteries, and Elodie LaRue, a novice detective, plans to piece together the clues and solve the case of the missing jewels. Left behind by her globe-trotting detective parents once again, Elodie decides to prove she’s worthy of joining them on a case by setting up her own detective agency at her renowned Upper West Side home, The Biltmore. When a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings mysteriously disappear from Mrs. Vanderzoot’s apartment, Elodie is asked to solve the case.

Brought to you by Puffin. Margot, Wesley and Josephine have got an awesome weekend mapped out for the end of the holidays before they start high school – and they don’t want anything to stand in the way of their BIG plans in London. But when they are staying with Margot's mum and her new...

When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind.

Ein Sammelband, bestehend aus drei spannenden Fällen des Meisterdetektivs! Seit Luc Lucas seinen Job bei der Kripo aufgegeben hat, möchte er mit Kriminalfällen eigentlich nichts mehr zu tun haben und sich nur noch um seine Pferdezucht kümmern. Doch wie es das Schicksal will, stolpert er immer wieder in geheimnisvolle Fälle, in denen sein Spürsinn bitter benötigt wird.

Appena arrivato al Collegio degli Orologi, un'imponente costruzione abbarbicata sulle Alpi, il giovane orologiaio Tobias è inquieto: in quella scuola, per giunta femminile, non solo ci sono trecento orologi da sistemare, ma anche una strana atmosfera, come una presenza che osserva nell'ombra. E sarà proprio un'Ombra a uccidere una studentessa, Sibille, colpendola al volto con uno specchio. Ma poco dopo, Tobias si ritrova davanti Sibille, viva e vegeta. Chi è dunque quella ragazza uccisa? L'unico sospettato pare essere Tobias.

When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious series! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this...

Officer Jack is in Hamilton Township airport when a woman screams, “Help Me! My baby’s not breathing! Somebody, help me!” His partner, Officer Kate, knows how to help, but a scanner system blocks her path to the frantic mother. Can she get there in time to save the baby?

Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, Robin Hood and loyal followers fight for the oppressed against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

Ben spielt mit seinen PLAYMOBIL-Welten im Kinderzimmer. Seine drei Lieblingsfiguren Sam, Emil und Liv dürfen dabei nicht fehlen. Immer wenn er das Zimmer verlässt, passiert jedoch etwas sehr Merkwürdiges: Die Playmos werden lebendig und erleben ein aufregendes Abenteuer!