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Rainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true. In her first short story collection Scattered Showers, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Illustrated throughout by Jim Tierney. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater...

Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories, written by 12 best-selling young adult writers and edited by international best-selling author Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair, and grab your sunglasses. You have 12 reasons this summer to soak up the sun and fall in love.

Some days that seem to be so horrible end up being the best of days. The question is will you realize it when it's in the moment?

Los siete cuentos que componen Horrorífica nos ponen en los zapatos de los protagonistas y despiertan nuestro instinto de supervivencia porque ahora, más que nunca, sabemos que el monstruo está a la vuelta de la esquina.

The atmosphere at Crestwood High is electric as the annual award ceremony draws near. But the excitement quickly turns to panic when the prestigious Crestwood Medallion vanishes. Mia, Jake, and Emma—three friends with a knack for solving mysteries—are thrust into a race against time. They must unravel the clues and retrieve the medallion. Yet, each clue leads them closer to the truth and deeper into danger.

今なお読まれ続ける、太宰治の代表作「人間失格」。破滅的な人間を描きながらも読者を魅了してやまない本作から、子供でも読みやすい幼少期時代の場面を抄録。

Discover the boundless potential of tomorrow's innovators in Ingenious Minds: Stories of Young Inventors. This captivating collection of empowering tales invites listeners to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Så ser man lige at de fanger Fanden dybt nede i en kulmine! Man ser trolde der flytter ind i et rækkehus, og man ser en dame der bliver sin egen hund. Man ser også at kærlighed bliver en forbrydelse, og at Døden får nok. Og der er mere at se.

You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls. Or who marches to protest injustice. Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud. Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger. Maybe you call out false allies or stand up to loved ones. Maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave. This anthology features fictional stories—in poems, prose, and art—that reflect a slice of the varied and limitless ways that listeners like you resist every day.

Ti historier, hvor du roligt kan sætte et U foran Hygge! I Lille Hyggeby er alt nemlig ikke, så hyggeligt som man skulle tro. Læs om den blodige gummistøvle, og om manden der i sin kælder havde et terrarium med mærkelige væsener, og om en hugorm der kryber under huden på drengen Sander, og om alt muligt andet, der foregår bag facaden i den lille by.

En samling noir-noveller for de 14-18årige. Den unge læser møder her den naive pige fra Egtved på vej ind i pornoindustrien og hende den hårdkogte, der har fået nok. Den sidste idiot og den popsmarte fyr i den hvide porsche er blandt de figurer, der konfronterer læseren med tilværelsens mere beske sider.

Er Ida medskyldig i Kennys død? Formår Max at sige fra? Hvorfor søger Marie dækning i skuret på stranden? Det er tilspidsede situationer, der præsenteres i de otte noveller, der på helt forskellig vis behandler det at være under pres – et indre personligt pres eller et ydre fra kammerater, forældre eller egne fordomme. Novellerne skildrer, hvordan følelser som skam, beundring og skyld tager kontrollen og kammer så meget over, at det fører til nye indsigter. Novellerne henvender sig til unge fra ca. 13 år.

Letlæste noveller for unge - en samling på seks vedkommende historier om "de stille drenge", skrevet med Kim Fupz' fantastiske evne til helt ukompliceret at skildre komplekse mellemmenneskelige relationer. "Tilløb" skildrer de tilbageholdne drenge, der tilpasser sig forældre, venner og piger. Indtil det er nok. Indtil noget nyt må ske. "Jeg skubbede ham med alt, hvad jeg havde, og han gik lige på røven, virkelig dumt på røven. Han sad på køkkengulvet, og jeg stod op ad væggen. Den havde han fandeme ikke regnet med." – Citat fra bogen.

Lila, Diego y Julián se dedican a investigar aquellos lugares propios de la infancia y el crecimiento, tales como la siesta, la fiebre, la adolescencia, la mentira, las escondidas, el azar.

There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have the same story. This anthology for teens edited by Shannon Gibney and Nicole Chung contains a wide range of powerful, poignant, and evocative stories in a variety of genres. These tales from fifteen bestselling, acclaimed, and emerging adoptee authors genuinely and authentically reflect the complexity, breadth, and depth of adoptee experiences.

From a scary board game to an evil robot costume to a creepy ice sculpture, listen to this terrifying collection of horror for the ultimate fright! Check out these teens who go on these adventures of terror.

Curtis finds love in Iraq as he struggles to stay alive in a war he doesn't want to fight, and Letha discovers her own beauty in the love of her child. There is the "good daughter" who realizes that there's only one way to help her brother and her family. Other stories center on the daily drama of the Curl-E-Que beauty shop, or capture the slapstick side of passion.

A Wonderful Christmas Time! Schneeflocken vor dem Fenster, Dates auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt, gemütliches Plätzchennaschen – Weihnachten steht vor der Tür! Was gibt es da Besseres, als sich in den Lieblingssessel zu kuscheln und die Wartezeit mit romantischer Lektüre zu versüßen? Die realistischen und fantastischen Lovestorys in Christmas Kisses entführen dich Tag für Tag in eine zauberhafte Winterwelt voller prickelnder Gefühle und magischer Abenteuer... Shortstorys für 24 Tage plus ein Silvester-Special deiner deutschsprachigen Lieblingsautor*innen.

Buenos Espíritus es una colección de once cuentos, interconectados con la diáspora dominicana, de la autora debut Camille Gomera-Tavarez. Es un libro centrado en una familia, los Belén, a través de múltiples generaciones. Está ambientado en la pequeña ciudad ficticia de Hidalpa, y también en Santo Domingo, Paterson, San Juan y Washington Heights. Está narrado en un estilo absolutamente real y claramente mágico. Estos cuentos exploran el machismo, la salud mental, la familia y la identidad.

Do you like coming of age stories? Stories that have romance, fear, and hope? Say hello to Heroine. Heroine and the other stories in this collection showcase hardships that are prevalant into todays world such as drugs, bullying, and self-doubt. Follow Cody, Lillie, and Hannah in their journeys of self discovery and acceptance.