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When renowned war hero Farias of Narsia returns to his home kingdom, he isn’t greeted with the warm welcome he expects. To his great dismay, his controversial talks of an invisible god discovered in his travels contradict Narsia’s firm belief in their stone idol Dionexes. Some choose to follow his teachings while others reject them, leading to widespread disagreements and a decades-long civil war within the kingdom.

Born into the golden light of a homeland steeped in joy and spirit, Kofi’s laughter once rang out like songbirds at dawn. But his world is ripped apart when he is stolen from his family and forced into the brutal grip of slavery. Amidst the cracking whips and endless cotton fields, a whisper calls to him—soft, ancient, powerful. The wind speaks. And Kofi listens.

Wild and beautiful, spoilt and wilful, Sovay finds that her cosseted life in rural England has not prepared her for life as a highway robber, for defending the honour of her family or for trying to save herself from corruption and evil. As Sovay becomes more and more embroiled in adventures she could scarcely have imagined, a story of dark intrigue, thwarted passions, and sinister intentions is revealed to her. Will she be able to survive, and if she does so, at what cost?

At the heart of an ancient prophecy is young Lucas, who has the sole power to save two medieval kingdoms from destruction...but will he discover this ultimate secret before it’s too late? Lucas has been raised as a blacksmith’s son—an outsider ostracized by the other village children. One night at a nearby monastery, a mysterious black stone whispers a haunting premonition to Lucas. When his father is murdered, the monks take Lucas in, convinced he is an extraordinary hero foretold by destiny.

Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit is a beautifully written novel in verse loosely based on author Colby Cedar Smith’s maternal grandmother. The story follows Mary as she and her family emigrate from Greece to Detroit in the 1930s, creating a historically accurate portrayal of life as an immigrant during the Great Depression, hunger strikes, and violent riots. Mary lives in a tiny apartment with her immigrant parents, her brothers, and her twin sister, and she questions why her parents ever came to America.

Lady Hazel Sinnett ist vollkommen allein. Nicht sicher, ob Jack noch am Leben ist, bleibt ihr nichts anderes übrig, als weiterhin Patienten zu behandeln. Da wird sie vom Königshaus beauftragt, die Leibärztin der kranken Prinzessin Charlotte zu werden. Schon bald findet die junge Lady sich in einer glanzvollen Welt wieder, in der nichts so ist, wie es scheint. Jeder hat etwas zu verbergen, vor allem der geheimnisvolle Gesellschaftsklub der Todesgefährten. Während Hazels Arbeit sie mehr und mehr mit dem britischen Hof verstrickt, merkt sie, dass ihre eigene Zukunft als Chirurgin nicht das Einzige ist, was für sie auf dem Spiel steht.

Brought to China by a Syrian monk, the Scrolls contain a timeless wisdom for humanity. For hundreds of years, they have remained in the East. Now, a Chinese master gives Captain Jacob van Horn a sacred mission—find the one in the West destined to receive the Scrolls’ wisdom.

When seventeen-year-old Camille is left orphaned, she has to provide for her frail sister and her volatile brother. In desperation, she survives by using the petty magic she learnt from her mother. But when her brother disappears Camille decides to pursue a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Zu Unrecht anfänglich als Jugendbuch aufgefasst, ist "Tom Sawyer" mit seiner episodischen Reihung von heiter-unterhaltsamen Abenteuern Mark Twains nostalgische Hommage an seine eigene Jugend am Mississippi. Da ist Tante Polly, Tom Sawyers Ziehmutter, und sein strebsamer Halbbruder Sid. Da ist die Witwe Douglas, die Huck Manieren beizubringen versucht, da sind Richter Thatcher und seine hübsche Tochter Becky, Toms erste Liebe. Lauter brave, gute Menschen und eine Handvoll Gauner und Ganoven. Dieser Roman wird zu den Schlüsselwerken der amerikanischen Literatur gerechnet.

In southern Japan, Tamiko spends her time writing in her diary, dreaming of making theatrical costumes, and praying her brother Kyo makes it back from the war. She wishes she could be brave like him and help the war effort. In rural Oregon, Nellie spends her time lying in the grass, studying the stars, and wishing for her pa to return from the war. She also wishes the boy next door, Joey, would talk to her again like he used to. Soon the girls' lives become inextricably linked.

Eleven-year-old Be hasn't spoken a word since her mother left. She hangs on to the hope that one day they will be reunited, but after two years of waiting, it's becoming more difficult. Her father can do little to protect her from her stepmother, Big Mother. Thankfully, Be has a secret friend, her little kitten Meo, to comfort her in the worst of times. Unfortunately, Big Mother has other plans.

Meses después de derrotar al oso sanguinario que mató a su padre, Torak cree haber encontrado por fin en el Clan del Cuervo un entorno seguro y a salvo de los Devoradores de Almas. Sin embargo, su tranquilidad dura muy poco: una misteriosa enfermedad empieza a propagarse por el Bosque y el pánico cunde entre los clanes. Desesperado, Torak opta por emprender un peligroso viaje hacia una lejana isla, donde al parecer se conoce un remedio secreto contra la terrible epidemia.

Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall. Though her new employer, Edward Rochester, has a charming air—not to mention a handsome face—Jane discovers that his smile can sharpen in an instant. Plagued by Edward’s mercurial mood and the strange wails that echo through the corridors, Jane grows suspicious of the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall—unaware of the true horrors lurking above her very head.

Was, wenn deine Liebe verboten ist? Die siebzehnjährige Lily wächst Mitte der 50er Jahre in der chinesischen Community von San Francisco auf. Als sie bei einem Schulprojekt Kathleen kennenlernt, wird ihr klar, dass sie anders ist – und anders fühlt – als die anderen Mädchen. Die beiden freunden sich an und besuchen nachts heimlich eine verbotene Lesbenbar, den Telegraph Club. Hier taucht Lily in eine Welt ein, die sie maßlos fasziniert. Und ihr wird klar, dass sie mehr für Kath empfindet.

Bloodied and barely conscious, a teenage boy wakes up at the side of a railway track in the middle of nowhere. It’s night and the dead of winter–bone-chillingly cold. Where he is and how he got there, he doesn’t remember. Nor does he remember anything else for that matter–not even his own name. The only clue left behind is a backpack covered in a foot of snow lying next to him. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t get up and start moving, he’s going to freeze to death.

The 15th birthday is a huge event in Latin culture. When a young boy turns 15th, he is a man. On Ramon's 15th birthday a chain of events sets him on course for an adventure on the Caribbean and Atlantic filled with pirates and slavers.

1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in a ramshackle cabin on the edge of the wilderness. Harsh winters have brought the family to the brink of starvation, and Catalina has replaced her poet's soul with an unyielding determination to keep Pa and her brother alive. When a sudden illness claims Pa, a strange man appears—a man covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes.

Ethel Rosenberg's story is seldom told and not widely known. What tends to be told is the life of a convicted spy who was killed for her beliefs, a victim of social injustice. Barbara Krasner pays tribute to this complex and misunderstood woman and lets her sing—sing out about her childhood, her dreams to perform on stage, her love for a college boy with shared ideals, her tender love for her husband and sons, and her deep love for what she felt was right for her country and the world.

Mit aufgebundenen Helmen und hocherhobenen Speeren nahten die beiden Kämpfer auf ihren Streitrossen der Stelle der Schranken, wo der König mit der Königin saß. Hier verneigten sie sich und baten den König noch einmal, das Gottesurteil zwischen ihnen stattfinden zu lassen. Der König nickte Gewähr; die Trompeten schmetterten, die Ritter banden sich die Helme zu und sprengten jeder an ein Ende des weiten Platzes, um auf das gegebene Zeichen der Kampfrichter aufeinander los zu stürzen.

Der Kaiser Konstantin von Kostenopel war ein griesgrämiger und bärbeißiger Tyrann. Die Kaiserin, seine Gemahlin, und seine schöne Tochter Oda hatten viel unter den üblen Launen und unter dem Zorn des bösen Kaisers zu leiden. Wenn etwas nicht nach seinem Willen ging, dann ergrimmte Kaiser Konstantin und brüllte in seinem Zorn fast ebenso wie der zahme Löwe, den er immer als Wächter bei sich hatte. Wehe, wenn der Zorn des Königs erst bis zum Gebrüll gekommen war und der Löwe mitbrüllte.