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Zoe named the kitten Pipsqueak, because she was so tiny, and promised to always take care of her. Then the kitten grew. And grew. Now she’s bigger than a horse - and talking as well! Fleeing into the woods to escape the curious eyes of the internet, Zoe and her best friend, Harrison, must keep the giant cat hidden as they desperately search for a way to return her to normal size. If they don’t succeed, Pipsqueak may never be safe again. But why did she grow so large in the first place? And what if trying to change her back leads to even greater danger?

Her boat. Her rules. His music. Their hearts . . . From the queen of cosy fantasy and acclaimed author of The Spellshop, Sea of Charms is a delightful fantasy romance about finding your crew, your family, and moreover, finding yourself. Marin has always belonged on the great blue sea. Betrayed...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the...

The battle between vicious spirits and strong-willed queens that started in the award-winning The Queen of Blood and continued in the powerful The Reluctant Queen comes to a stunning conclusion in The Queen of Sorrow, the final volume of Sarah Beth Durst’s Queens of Renthia trilogy. Queen...

Als sie nach sechs Jahren wieder aufgeweckt wird, befindet sie sich fernab der Hauptstadt des Reiches auf einer einsamen, verschneiten Insel. Um die Insel zu retten (und das Herz des Gärtners zu gewinnen), wird sich Terlu einiges einfallen lassen und so manchen Zauber wirken müssen. Auch auf die Gefahr hin, dass man sie erneut für ihre Anmaßung bestraft.

A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain. Even and Odd are sisters who share magic. Lately, though, it seems like that’s the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn’t like magic, and Even...

From Sarah Beth Durst, the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop and The Enchanted Greenhouse, comes a fully updated and expanded edition of The Lost, with a brand-new ending. Against the backdrop of a desolate and mystical town, this arresting, fantastical novel explores one...

Mayka and her stone family were brought to life by the stories etched into their bodies. Now time is eroding these vital marks, and Mayka must find a stonemason to recarve them. But the search is more complex than she had imagined, and Mayka uncovers a scheme endangering all stone creatures. 

After her mother dies, Hannah doesn’t know how to exist without her. Literally. In fact, Hannah’s not even certain that she does exist. No one seems to see or hear her, and she finds herself utterly alone. Grief-stricken and confused, her sense of self slowly slipping away, Hannah sets out to find new purpose in life—and answers about who (and what) she really is.

*Junior Library Guild Selection *YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults *A YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Yellowjackets meets One of Us Is Lying in this masterful survival thriller from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst. "Formidably scary, Durst's...

The traditional Emperor's Journey is meant to be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji-Lin - twin sisters - travel to pay respects to their kingdom's dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appear, and tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands face unprecedented threats, and the old rituals are failing. With only their strength, ingenuity, and a flying lion to rely on, can the sisters find a new way to keep their people safe?

A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic. Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though...

Set in a cosy, heartwarming world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances – to others and to yourself. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. ‘Full of magic, wonder...

Get cosy at The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is...

Two modern-day kids discover the truth about an American Revolutionary War–era female spy through a treasure-hunt adventure in their hometown of Setauket, New York. With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer practicing...

Ein zauberhafter Kinderhörbuch über das Träumen und ein fantasievolles Spiel mit der Frage, was passiert, wenn die Wesen aus unseren Träumen lebendig werden. Im Buchladen von Sophies Eltern gibt es nicht nur Bücher zu kaufen - sondern auch Träume. Sowohl schöne als auch böse Träume werden hier destilliert, in Flaschen abgefüllt und verkauft. Aber das Traumgeschäft ist gefährlich und streng geheim, denn mit Träumen ist nicht zu spaßen! Ausgerechnet an Sophies zwölftem Geburtstag wird im Buchladen eingebrochen. Sämtliche Flaschen mit Albträumen werden gestohlen.

In this electrifying and “superior thriller” (The Washington Post), a female psychiatrist is pitted against a brilliant serial killer with multiple personalities in an explosive and deadly battle of wills. For ten years, FBI Special Agent E.L. Pender has been investigating the apparently...

Sixteen-year-old Kayla was born with the ability to move things with her mind-things like credit cards and buttons on cash registers - and she has become a master shoplifter. She steals to build up enough money for her and her mom to be able to flee if her dad finds them again… which would mean grave danger for them both. When she's caught stealing by a boy named Daniel - a boy with the ability to teleport - he needs her help and is willing to blackmail her to get it.

Kiela ha trascorso anni a lavorare in solitudine nella Grande Biblioteca imperiale di Alyssium, in compagnia solo di Caz, un'arguta e apprensiva pianta parlante. A Kiela va bene così, da sempre preferisce i libri alle persone. Ma quando nella capitale scoppia una violenta rivoluzione, è costretta a fuggire con il suo unico tesoro: manuali di antichi incantesimi, custoditi contro ogni legge.