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This novel is part of a series, Young Magic, directed to young listener teens and pre-teens. It is about a diverse group of teenage magicians and witches who forge a bond and grow up together. It is set in present-day London and includes action, mystery magic, and what it is like being a teenager.

A finales de curso, Serena no consigue dormir debido a constantes pesadillas. Entonces recibe la visita de un personaje llamado Doctor Letargo, el padre de una de sus compañeras de clase. Letargo presenta una amenaza para Serena y sus mejores amigos. Todos ellos se embarcarán en una aventura trepidante cuando los sueños comiencen a trascender a en la realidad. Una de la series juveniles revelación escrita a cuatro manos por Ricard Ruiz Garzón e Álex Hinojo. Fantasía, magia, gatos y amistad en una aventura fantástica.

Nathaniel de Salis, Jules Verne und Augusto Berns erreichen nach einer abenteuerlichen Reise durch den Dschungel die geheime Stadt und machen eine großartige Entdeckung. Werden sie den Schatz der Inka finden? Oder geht es Nathaniel um etwas ganz anderes? Viele Hundert Jahre zuvor hat der immense Goldreichtum der Inka einen vergiftenden Einfluss auf die Männer Pizarros. Der Ritter de Salto ahnt, dass die entfachte Gier der Männer zu einer Katastrophe führen wird.

Con esta novela de aventuras de ritmo trepidante, César Mallorquí soubo encaixar perfectamente as pezas dun crebacabezas. Un rapaz superdotado intelectualmente, aínda que demasiado vulnerable no plano afectivo, vaise ver involucrado nun complicado plan de vinganza orquestrado por un poderoso narcotraficante boliviano de cocaína. Polas rúas de Madrid, entrecrúzanse as vidas dun asasino a soldo, dunha emigrante latinoamericana e dun adolescente.

Jules Verne, Nathaniel und ihr neuer Begleiter Augusto schlagen sich immer tiefer in den Dschungel und scheinen den Inka auf der Spur zu sein. Auch durch Hernando erfährt Nathaniel von Pizarro und seiner Gefolgschaft. Dieser ist jedoch nicht friedlich gesinnt und plant Großes. Auch Jonathan lebt nicht allein im Rampenlicht. In seiner Praxis bekommt er überraschenden, jedoch nicht sehr freundlichen Besuch. Sein Wissen ist wertvoll, aber bei Weitem nicht ungefährlich.

"Herba negra" es basa en les aventures d’un grup de tres joves que pretenen salvar el planeta d’una nova espècie de planta que apareix per totes bandes. La ingesta d’aquesta planta, en forma de beguda, facilita que una organització secreta pugui tenir el control de tota la societat. Lluitant contra rellotge, els joves hauran d’anar descobrint coses per tal de poder salvar el món. Una novel·la amb personatges sòlids d’una densitat psicològica molt interessant que atrapa i té una evolució "in crescendo", que ens manté amb suspens fins al final.

Ernesto Parma inicia el viaje de su vida cuando vuelve al pueblo gallego donde nació para ver casar a su prima María. Un suceso tan poco frecuente como un terremoto le hace conocer una realidad que le es ajena. Unas fuerzas atávicas y desconocidas se involucran en su existencia transportándolo a una situación absolutamente desconocida e incontrolable. Mientras un grupo de brujas llevan a cabo una ceremonia ancestral en una pequeña ermita en medio del monte, el sargento Sanlúcar, de la Guardia Civil, comprueba cómo una sencilla investigación se convierte en una peligrosa aventura.

Un archeologo scomparso. Un pugnale con incisioni in una lingua misteriosa. Una setta segreta cinese. Premonizioni e indizi convergono sotto la superficie di Roma, dove si concentrano leggende di antiche divinità e di civiltà lontane. Una missione pericolosa per la Compagnia dei Serpenti: Riccardo, un debito in storia ma coraggio da vendere, Gianni, secchione ma non troppo, e Milena, una tredicenne che vive pericolosamente ma senza mai rovinarsi il trucco.

New Earth, 2296. Two years after the destruction of a universal surveillance system called the Intercept, New Earth struggles to keep crime under control. The citizens are free but not protected.

In a radiant world of endless summer, the Intercept keeps the peace. Violet Crowley, the 16-year-old daughter of New Earth’s Founding Father, has spent her life in comfort and safety. Her days are easy thanks to the Intercept, a crime-prevention device that monitors emotion. But when her long-time crush, Danny Mayhew, gets into a dangerous altercation on Old Earth, Violet launches a secret investigation to find out what he's hiding. An investigation that will lead her to question everything she's ever known about Danny, her father, and the power of the Intercept.

Becoming a Thane - an elite rebel spy trained to deceive, manipulate, and kill - was Timothy’s life. Then, in a moment, he lost everything. Now Timothy fights for survival and revenge in the Huctan death rings. When his recklessness and skill take him all the way to the Huctan capitol, he finds himself enmeshed in a deadly game of lies and deception. While his brother leads a last rebellion in Botan, Timothy must rub shoulders with the Huctan princess, match wits with the man who betrayed his country, and navigate the plots and tests of loyalty that could decide the fate of his nation.

Gwendolyn Bloom is dead. But even armed with a new passport and identity, the danger is far from over. Her father is safe...but Gwen still hasn't untangled all his lies from the truth. Meanwhile, her enemies are closing in with a vengeance. She found her father when he disappeared off the face of the earth - can she survive being on the other end of a manhunt?

Once a steeplejack, Anglet Sutonga is used to scaling the heights of Bar-Selehm. Nowadays she assists politician Josiah Willinghouse behind the scenes of Parliament. The latest threat to the city-state: government plans for a secret weapon are stolen and feared to be sold to the rival nation of Grappoli. The investigation leads right to the doorsteps of Elitus, one of the most exclusive social clubs in the city.

When the Huctans conscript Timothy into a secret army - and when a girl with a strange set of skills sets him free - an awkward young man gets the chance to become a hero. Throwing himself into the rebel cause, Timothy ignites years of pent-up frustration and futility in an obsessive drive to fight, spy, and deceive better than anyone else. Losing himself in the exhaustion of training and the danger of missions, he finds friendship with a Thane as fanatical as he is and wraps his new identity completely in service to the rebel Band.

Livvy Flynn is a big deal - she's a New York Times-best-selling author whose YA fiction has sold all over the world. She's rich, she's famous, she's gorgeous, and she's full of herself. When she's invited to an A-list writer's conference, she decides to accept so she can have some time to herself. She's on a tight deadline for her next book, and she has no intention of socializing with the other industry people at the conference. And then she hits the detour.

Billy Zeets has a story to tell. About being a vandal and petty thief. About missing boys and an elusive killer. And about what happens if a boy who breaks all the rules is the only person who can piece together the truth. Gripping and powerful, this masterful debut novel comes to vivid life through the unique voice of a hero as unlikely as he is unforgettable.

Less than two months have passed since Devon Mackintosh uncovered the truth about the apparent suicide of Hutch, Keaton's golden boy and her unrequited love. But solving Hutch's murder has put all eyes on her in the small Keaton School community. When she is knocked unconscious on a New Year's Eve cruise, it's clear that her life is danger too. In the aftermath of the attack, Devon must attend a weekly meeting with Dr. Jocelyn Hsu, a shrink who refuses to believe Devon's account of the "accident."

Lana Dukovskaya has spent her life in her mother Marina's shadow, and nowhere more so than at Russia's world-famous Bolshoi, where Marina danced years ago. But when Daniela, Lana's friend and chief rival, is brutally attacked on the eve of a New York tour, Lana is given her coveted solo - an unlikely stroke of luck that makes Lana the chief suspect in the attack. Once in New York, Lana meets Georgi Levshik, a powerful Russian émigré who claims to know the truth about Marina's past.

Catherine is dead. At least that's what the FBI claims. They say there's no point investigating the strange disappearance any further. Instead they want Gaia to stay in Quantico to carry on the search for the Lollipop Murderer.

There's been a murder. And it isn't part of some FBI training exercise. Late one night, in the middle of a rainstorm, Gaia and her roommate stumbled upon an actual killing. Since they were the only ones to glimpse the perp, headquarters has granted Gaia and Catherine temporary FBI badges to solve the case. Way to hit the ground running. But the investigation is not like a TV show. It's gruesome. It's frustrating. It's real. When the killer strikes again, they realize this isn't a one-shot deal either.

Zoey Trask is at the end of her rope. Her mother was murdered in a random mugging a year ago. Her younger brother, Ben, is on the autistic spectrum and needs constant supervision. It's senior year, and she'sthe new girl at a weird private school in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, full of kids who seem too nice to be true - including a very cute boy named Pete. Her martial arts and survivalist-obsessed father insisted on teaching her everything he knows … which is just great for her social life.

In ancient Rome it was whispered that the great philosopher Plotinus could project his soul into another human being in a ritual that hinged on a kiss. In present-day Delphi, California, the sole remaining guardians of the Plotinus Ability hide in plain sight as members of the exclusive Oculus Society - until their leader, Octavia Harris, is killed in her own home. With no leads on the case, Octavia’s daughter, Gretchen, vows to find her mother’s murderer at any cost. One piece of the puzzle falls into place when Gretchen’s best friend, Jessica Shaw, discovers the Plotinus Ability.

Everyone at Hawthorne Lake Country Club saw Willa Ames-Rowan climb into a boat with James Gregory, the club’s heir apparent. And everyone at Hawthorne Lake Country Club watched him return - alone. No one believes that Willa’s drowning was an accident. After all, she held the club record for the 1500-meter freestyle. And the Gregory family has a history of making troublesome girls disappear. They all know James Gregory killed her. But none of them will say a word. Enter the W.A.R: four girls, four very different motives to avenge Willa’s death, and only one rule: destroy the Gregory family at any cost.

In a small hospital town, a trio of teens rebel against their fatal diagnosis of XP (an allergy to sunlight) with late night Parkour, an extreme sport of daredevil risks. On a random summer night, while scaling a building like any other, the three happen to peer into an empty apartment and glimpse an older man with what looks like a dead girl. A game of cat-and-mouse ensues that escalates through the underground world of hospital confinement, off-the-grid sports, and forbidden love. Allie, who can never see the light of day, discovers she's the lone key to stopping a human monster.

The day Shaley O’Conner has dreamed of all her life is shattered by a nightmare. On a lavish estate in California guarded from the media, Shaley’s mom, rock star Rayne O’Connor, is marrying her teen sweetheart and Shaley’s father, Gary Donovon. It’s a dream come true for Shaley, who has always longed for the father she never knew.But minutes before the wedding, Shaley is kidnapped.

ShadowStrike poisoned the water of Trinity Falls two months ago. Now the Trinity Four, the teens most affected by the poison, have been isolated in a remote mansion under 24-hour medical care while scientists on four continents rush to discover a cure. Meanwhile, US operatives scour the world for the bioterrorists responsible for this heinous crime as two teen virtual spies, also infected, hunt for the criminals on the Internet.

Jackson is always eager to visit his aunt Sarah at her anthropological digs. This time she's in England, at Stonehenge, and Jackson's particularly excited to see the massive and mysterious stone formations in person. But then he sees a young man viciously attacked and witnesses a similar savage attack on his beloved aunt Sarah. A beast no one has ever seen before is on the prowl and Jackson must rush to stop it before it can kill again. Can he solve the mystery of the inhuman monster that is stalking the countryside - before it's too late?

Walking around New York City was what Mitty Blake did best. He loved the city, and even after 9/11, he always felt safe. Mitty was a carefree guyhe didnt worry about terrorists or blackouts or grades or anything, which is why he was late getting started on his Advanced Bio report.Mitty does feel a little pressure to hand something inif he doesnt, hell be switched out of Advanced Bio, which would be unfortunate since Olivias in Advanced Bio.

There's a gorgeous new guy at Nightshade High: Duke Sherrad, a fortune-teller claiming to have descended from Gypsies. Even though she's psychic herself, Daisy is skeptical of Duke's powers. But when a teacher who was the subject of one of his predictions ends up dead, she begins to wonder if Duke is the real deal after all. Maybe if Daisy can track down the teacher's killer, she can find out the truth. The only trouble is, all signs point to the murderer being of the furry persuasion. Is Daisy any match for a werewolf?

Nie hätte sich der zwölfjährige Ardan allein in den raunenden Wald gewagt. Weiß er doch, dass dieser von magischen Geschöpfen und schaurigen Kreaturen der Anderswelt bevölkert ist. Kein Lebender hat ihn je durchquert. Doch als sein Dorf zerstört und seine Eltern versklavt werden, lässt das Schicksal ihm keine Wahl. Um seinen Clan zu retten, muss er seine Angst überwinden. Mit dem Mädchen Fema, einem Wesen aus der Anderswelt, findet er eine Verbündete, die sich mit ihm auf die abenteuerliche Reise in den Norden wagt.

Tom Sawyer ist mit Huck Finn auf dem Weg, wieder einmal den Mississippi hinunter. Tante Sally und Onkel Silas wollen sie besuchen. Doch auf der Fahrt beginnt ein wahrhaftiges Krimi-Abenteuer - und wer könnte den Fall lösen, wenn nicht Detektiv Tom Sawyer?

When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse - two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police have few leads, and when the trail quickly turns cold, the authorities don't seem to be pushing too hard to investigate further. Only no one counted on Paris's deeply loyal fans, ParSec Nation, or the outrage that would drive Fuse and Kya to work together.

Auf Leben und Tod – Connor Reeves ist wieder im Einsatz! Connor Reeves hat ein Angebot vom MI6 bekommen, das man nicht ablehnen kann. Nachdem die Bodyguard-Organisation infolge eines verheerenden Anschlags aufgelöst worden ist, wird er nun als verdeckter jugendlicher Ermittler für den Auslandsgeheimdienst arbeiten. Zusammen mit neuen und vertrauten Kollegen soll er gleich bei seinem ersten Einsatz ein kriminelles Bandennetzwerk infiltrieren. Doch dann meldet sich ein alter Widersacher zurück und erpresst Connor, einen tödlichen Anschlag zu verüben.

Rick Brant, Don Scott, Dr. Tony Briotti, and Dr. Hobart Zircon travel down to the Virgin Islands on what is planned to be a pleasure trip. The boys’ only goal is to unearth a possible sunken shipwreck and find a golden Spanish statue lost centuries before to pirates. Archaeologist Tony plans to look for submerged Native American artifacts, while physicist Zircon expects to spend time just fishing. Soon after they reach Charlotte Amalie, the boys run across JANIG security agent Steve Ames in a chance encounter on the street.

Das grandiose Finale der Action-Thriller-Reihe von Bestsellerautor Andreas Gruber. "Wir sind die gefährlichste Waffe der Welt. Wir sind die letzte Hoffnung, wenn alle anderen versagen. Wir sind die Last Line of Defense". Jayden, Lenny und Erik werden an Bord des britischen Zerstörers HMS Apocalypse eingeschleust. Dort kommen sie einer internationalen Verschwörung auf die Schliche: Die Terror-Organisation Moebius plant Anschläge auf den britischen Premierminister und seine Tochter – aber auch auf die gesamte Last Line of Defense, die diesmal endgültig ausradiert werden soll!

Das grandiose Finale der Action-Thriller-Reihe von Bestsellerautor Andreas Gruber "Wir sind die gefährlichste Waffe der Welt. Wir sind die letzte Hoffnung, wenn alle anderen versagen. Wir sind die Last Line of Defense". Jayden, Lenny und Erik werden an Bord des britischen Zerstörers HMS Apocalypse eingeschleust. Dort kommen sie einer internationalen Verschwörung auf die Schliche: Die Terror-Organisation Moebius plant Anschläge auf den britischen Premierminister und seine Tochter – aber auch auf die gesamte Last Line of Defense, die diesmal endgültig ausradiert werden soll!

Nikki Tate is infamous, even by Las Vegas standards. Her dad is sitting on death row, convicted of killing his best friend in a gambling dispute turned ugly. And for five years, he's maintained his innocence. But Nikki wants no part of that. She's been working on Operation Escape Vegas: playing in illegal card games so she can save up enough money to get out come graduation day.

Een James Bond-achtig avontuur dat je doet verlangen naar meer. Voor fans van Chris Bradford, Rick Riordan en De Grijze Jager. De 12-jarige Alex gaat net aan tafel met zijn vader (zijn moeder is op zakenreis) als de bel gaat. Het is Boris, de chef van zijn moeder: ze is verdwenen. Sterker nog, ze is eigenlijk geheim agent en werkt voor Interpol! Wanneer Alex' beste vriend Mo via een chat in hun favoriete game een cryptisch bericht heeft ontvangen dat alleen Alex kan ontcijferen, blijkt hij een onmisbare schakel te zijn. Voor hij het weet, zit Alex met Boris in een vliegtuig.