La série culte vendue à plus de 2 000 000 d'exemplaires ! Depuis des générations, fidèles aux lois de leurs ancêtres, quatre clans de chats sauvages se partagent la forêt. Mais le Clan du Tonnerre court un grave danger, et les sinistres guerriers de l'Ombre sont de plus en plus puissants. En s'aventurant un jour dans les bois, Rusty, petit chat domestique, est loin de se douter qu'il deviendra bientôt le plus valeureux des guerriers...

La Guerre des clans

1. La guerre des clans : Retour à l'état sauvage

À CHAQUE INSTANT, DES OBJETS ET DES GENS DISPARAISSENT MYSTÉRIEUSEMENT. Où atterrissent les choses que l'on égare chaque jour ? Ce trousseau de clés qu'on pensait avoir glissé au fond de son sac, ou ce livre qu'on jurerait avoir laissé sur sa table de chevet en s'endormant. Parfois, ce sont des personnes que l'on perd de vue, comme si elles s'étaient évaporées... Et si ces objets et ces gens n'avaient pas été perdus, mais volés par des créatures avides, venues d'un autre monde pour arracher des morceaux du nôtre : les croquemitaines. En bonus, la musique de Street Mule "Cloak or Chain" issue de l'album "Talkin' True Da Tube" et l'interview de l'auteur avec le producteur du livre audio autour de l'univers musicale et sonore de l'Agence Perdido.

Agence Perdido

Agence Perdido - Les derniers retrouveurs

Crue dévastatrice, amours impossibles, secrets et trahisons ... La tension est à son comble dans le Clan du Tonnerre : une terrible inondation s'abat sur la forêt et les alliances entre tribus changent sans cesse. Quant à Coeur de Feu, il continue d'enquêter sur la mort de Plume Rousse, l'ancien lieutenant du clan. Il ignore encore quelle sombre machination il va découvrir...

3. La guerre des clans : Les Mystères de la forêt

Découvre les coulisses de la vie de Molière ! Inès est Youtubeuse, slameuse et surtout... archi-fan de Molière ! Depuis qu'elle a fait connaissance avec ce boss des mots et avec ses textes, elle s'est découvert une vraie passion pour lui et a décidé de la partager sur Internet. Vous ne voyez pas ce qu'un vieil auteur classique à perruque pourrait avoir à nous apprendre aujourd'hui ? Heureusement qu'Inès est là pour vous montrer à quel point Molière est toujours d'actualité ! Rappeur avant l'heure, humoriste sans tabou et insoumis à la plume acérée, Molière va vous impressionner ! En plus, Inès vous raconte sa vie comme si vous y étiez et c'est très drôle, d'autant plus que par un moyen complètement magique (des illustrations BD sur toutes les pages) Molière lui-même fait irruption dans le récit pour commenter sa vie...

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La vie de Camille, adolescente surdouée, bascule le jour où elle pénètre accidentellement dans un univers parallèle nommé Gwendalavir. Elle ignore tout de ce monde où, pourtant, on semble la reconnaître sous le nom d’Ewilan. Accompagnée dans sa quête par son ami Salim, elle réalise qu’elle possède un don prodigieux et que tout un peuple l’attendait pour reconquérir sa liberté et sa dignité. Camille doit vite apprendre à maîtriser son pouvoir, l’art du Dessin… Le premier tome d’une fascinante trilogie au souffle exceptionnel. Recommandé par l’Éducation nationale.

La Quête d'Ewilan

La Quête d'Ewilan  1 - D'un monde à l'autre

Conflits, responsabilités, dangers... les temps sont durs pour Cœur de Feu. Heureusement, l'amour est aussi au rendez-vous ! Depuis la trahison de Griffe de Tigre, Cœur de Feu a pris de nouvelles responsabilités dans son clan. Mais le traître rôde toujours. Cœur de Feu se sent plus seul que jamais. Heureusement, l'amour qu'il porte à la belle Tempête de Sable le soulage du poids de ses lourdes tâches. Quand un danger terrible est sur le point de s'abattre sur la forêt, Cœur de Feu va devoir à nouveau prouver sa valeur.

4. La guerre des clans : Avant la tempête

Tome final du premier cycle de la série à succès. Etoile bleue est morte ! Ses guerriers sont sous le choc, et notamment Coeur de Feu, qui devient le meneur du clan. Le jeune guerrier reçoit alors dans son sommeil une prophétie étrange et effrayante : des temps obscurs se profilent pour lui et les siens. Au même moment, Etoile du Tigre, leur ennemi juré, fomente un nouveau complot. Pour conquérir le pouvoir absolu, il est prêt à pactiser avec une horde de chats impitoyables. Jamais l'équilibre fragile de la forêt n'a été si menacé...

6. La guerre des clans : Une sombre prophétie

Les frontières de l’empire de Gwendalavir sont menacées et seule Ewilan a le pouvoir de libérer les Sentinelles, capables de repousser les envahisseurs. De multiples ennemis attendent Ewilan, Salim et leurs compagnons : guerriers cochons, ogres et mercenaires du Chaos, alliés des Ts’liches, mais ils se découvrent un peuple allié : les Faëls. Face au maître d’armes, Ewilan assoit son autorité et affermit son Don. Mais pour prétendre délivrer les Sentinelles, elle devra d’abord percer le secret du Dragon. Le deuxième volume de l’épopée exceptionnelle de Pierre Bottero !

La Quête d'Ewilan 2 - Les Frontières de glace

La série culte vendue à plus de 2 000 000 d'exemplaires ! Au sein du Clan du Tonnerre, Coeur de Feu est devenu un valeureux guerrier. Une chance ! Il aura besoin de toutes ses forces pour déjouer les plans diaboliques de Griffe de Tigre qui cherche à lui nuire et à l'exclure de son clan. Sans parler des accidents et maladies qui s'abattent depuis quelque temps sur sa tribu. Lorsque le clan voisin, celui du Vent, est chassé de ses terres, sa méfiance grandit encore. Déchiré, Coeur de Feu s'interroge : comment aider les autres quand on doit se défendre soi-même ?

2. La guerre des clans : À feu et à sang

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings. 'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.' Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure. Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. Theme music composed by James Hannigan Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter stories never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.

Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Vengeances, traîtrises, déclarations de guerre : la violence éclate dans la forêt. Cœur de Feu pourra-t-il empêcher cette folie destructrice ? Jamais Cœur de Feu n'aurait pensé devoir affronter tant d'épreuves ! Après l'incendie qui a ravagé la forêt, il se retrouve à la tête d'un clan affaibli. Et Étoile Bleue ne lui est d'aucun secours : la vieille meneuse n'est plus que l'ombre d'elle-même. Pourtant, un nouveau défi attend le jeune lieutenant : une meute de chiens sanguinaires rôde sur leur territoire. Dans la guerre impitoyable qui se prépare, pourra-t-il sauver les siens ?

5. La guerre des clans : Sur le sentier de la guerre

Le célèbre voyage d'Ulysse, le plus rusé des héros de la mythologie. Après des années à se battre contre les troyens, Ulysse peut enfin rentrer chez lui... Mais, de naufrages en escales, il découvre de nouvelles contrées, rencontre des créatures surprenantes et magiques, sans jamais parvenir à rejoindre sa terre natale. Lorsqu'il atteint enfin Ithaque, il doit affronter un dernier obstacle : supprimer les prétendants qui convoitent son épouse et son trône, pour retrouver enfin sa famille et la paix de son royaume.

Ulysse, l'aventurier des mers

Persée, raillé par son oncle, le Roi de Sériphos, est bien décidé à lui amener la tête de Méduse, à ses risques et périls. Le jeune homme, fils du frère désargenté du souverain, a toujours été écarté du royaume et il espère retrouver sa place en offrant au roi la tête du monstre au funeste regard. Malheureusement, seul, Persée n'a aucune chance de vaincre son adversaire. Mais Hermès et Athéna sont prêts à l'aider car Persée est loin d'être le fils d'un simple mortel...

Persée et le regard de pierre

Les incroyables épopées de Tomek et Hannah sur les traces de l'eau de la rivière qui rend immortel enfin réunies dans une intégrale ! La Forêt de l'Oubli, le village des Parfumeurs, l'Île Inexistante... C'est un voyage fabuleux qui va entraîner Tomek et Hannah, deux jeunes orphelins, jusqu'au bout du monde. Trouveront-ils cette rivière qui coule à l'envers et dont l'eau empêche de mourir ? Ou bien autre chose qu'ils ne cherchaient pas ? Prix Astrid Lindgren 2021

Lizzie jeunesse

La rivière à l'envers - L'intégrale

Le journal intime hilarant d'un jeune villageois de Minecraft qui veut devenir un guerrier ! Minus a douze ans, il entre au collège de Minecraftia et il est destiné à devenir fermier, forgeron ou boucher, comme tous les villageois... Mais son rêve à lui est d'être un aventurier et de combattre les monstres qui attaquent sans arrêt le village. Alors quand il apprend que les cinq meilleurs élèves du collège vont pouvoir suivre une formation de guerrier, Minus est bien déterminé à en faire partie. La compétition sera rude, mais Minus est prêt à tout : cette année, plus personne ne le traitera de noob !

Le journal d'un Noob

Des milliers d'années avant Le Seigneur des Anneaux, la Terre du Milieu est en proie aux luttes entre Morgoth, le premier Seigneur Ténébreux, et les Elfes, alliés aux Hommes. C'est contre Túrin et Niënor, les enfants de Húrin, que Morgoth va lancer une terrible malédiction, les contraignant à une vie malheureuse et errante, pour se venger du héros qui a osé le défier. Les Enfants de Húrin, œuvre entreprise par Tolkien au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale, s'adresse aux lecteurs du Seigneur des Anneaux, qui retrouveront le souffle de ce roman dans l'histoire de Túrin, héros humain qui cherche sa place parmi les Elfes et les Hommes dans un monde en guerre ; trompé par le destin, il lutte de manière spectaculaire et tragique contre Morgoth, nous faisant découvrir un passé méconnu de la Terre du Milieu. Ce texte d’une richesse indéniable confirme l’ampleur, la cohérence et la qualité de l’œuvre de Tolkien. Dans la continuité du Seigneur des Anneaux, Les Enfants de Húrin est lu par le très talentueux Thierry Janssen, à l’interprétation inégalable.

Les Enfants de Húrin

“It was the summer Rosemary Bliss turned ten that she saw her mother fold a lightning bolt into a bowl of batter and learned – beyond the shadow of a doubt – that her parents made magic in the Bliss Bakery.” – A delicious new novel for girls, the first in a trilogy. The Bliss family cook book is a closely guarded secret. Centuries old and filled with magical recipes, it has been used for years to keep things running smoothly in the town of Calamity Falls. But when eleven-year-old Rose Bliss and her three siblings are left in charge of the family bakery, one magical mishap follows another until the town is in utter chaos! Treat yourself to big helping of this hilarious magical adventure.

The Bliss Bakery Trilogy

Bliss Bakery

Quoi de plus banal qu'un chat noir, comme celui que Sébasto trouve posté, un matin, devant la maison de Da, son grand-père adoptif ? Pourtant, l'animal le met mal à l'aise. Peut-être à cause de l'étrange éclat métallique luisant dans son regard ? Lorsqu'un deuxième chat apparaît, puis un troisième, l'inquiétude s'installe et se mue bientôt en peur...

Les chats

Marvin est un garçon de quatorze ans qui se retrouve un jour, après une joute de donjon et dragon avec des amis, projeté dans le moyen-âge. Avec son BMX, ses livres scolaires et ses affaires de scoutisme, le jeune Marvin tombe du ciel et arrive dans un monde qu’il devra tenter de comprendre. Par ses connaissances modernes sur le passé et le futur, ses livres scolaires, sa capacité à lire, ses notions simples de physique et de chimie et son savoir acquis des films qu’il a intégré, Marvin devient rapidement le Mage Marvin. Entre la magie et la science, cette série propose le parcours atypique d’un jeune garçon de la modernité faisant face à l’obscurantisme d’une époque sombre.

La légende Marvinienne

La légende Marvinienne, tome 1 - Le Calcinateur entre en scène

Le contenu de ce livre numérique court non fictionnel a été tiré et adapté du livre audio Harry Potter: A History of Magic, inspiré par l'exposition de la British Library du même nom. Devenir invisible, conquérir le cœur de la personne que l'on aime, prendre l'apparence d'une autre créature... autant de phénomènes auxquels nous avons crus, que nous avons désirés, ou craints au cours de notre histoire. Les sorts et les sortilèges captivent l'imagination collective depuis des siècles. Chasser le mal a aussi occupé les esprits au fil de l'histoire. Des loup-garous, aux serpents à toutes les formes imaginables, le monde des sorciers regorge de mystérieuses forces effrayantes que l'on apprend à combattre dans les cours de défense contre les forces du Mal. Ce livre numérique s'intéresse aux curieux incidents et aux personnages hauts en couleur de l'histoire de la magie de notre monde, et à l'influence qu'ils ont eue sur les sujets des cours de Sortilèges et Défense contre les forces du Mal enseignés à Poudlard. L'histoire de la magie est vieille comme le monde, et tout aussi vaste. Chaque culture, chaque époque, chaque lieu et même chaque cœur, renferme une part de magie.

À la découverte

À la découverte des Sortilèges et de la Défense contre les forces du Mal

La vie de De Vinci n'a jamais été aussi drôle ! Mélissa a 12 ans et ce serait une ado assez ordinaire si elle n'était pas complètement passionnée par... Léonard de Vinci ! Elle a des posters de lui dans sa chambre, ne parle que de lui et a même monté une chaîne YouTube pour partager sa passion avec le monde ! Si vous trouvez ça bizarre, c'est qu'il est urgent d'écouter ce livre audio ! Mélissa vous raconte la vie de Léonardo, comme si vous y étiez et c'est très drôle ! D'autant que par un moyen complètement magique Léonard De Vinci, lui-même, intervient dans le récit, pour commenter sa vie (et parfois recadrer Mélissa)... Pour un type qui a été peintre, mais aussi ingénieur, sculpteur, inventeur, anatomiste, botaniste, architecte, musicien, poète, philosophe, écrivain, et tout ça en même temps, devenir un personnage de livre audio était bien la moindre des choses !

100 % Bio - Léonard de Vinci vu par une ado

Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children is an adaption for grammar school children by James Baldwin of Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe. Ages 9-15. The story of Robinson Crusoe tells how the shipwrecked sailor makes a new life for himself on the island, providing shelter, food, and clothing for himself from the few tools he rescued from the ship and what he is able to find on the island. He lives on the island over twenty years before he is finally rescued and during that time must re-invent almost everything necessary for daily sustenance. We have published this as a complement to the original Robinson Crusoe by Defoe and the recording of Mary Godolphin’s version, Robinson Crusoe in words of One Syllable. So many different versions for a variety of young audiences speaks to the timelessness of Defoe’s original! Daniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731), was an English trader, writer, journalist and spy, now most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain, and, along with others such as Samuel Richardson, is among the founders of the English novel. A prolific and versatile writer, he wrote more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on various topics (including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural).

Robinson Crusoe - Written Anew for Children

Seventh in the Egmont School Series. It's Christmas time, and Davina and her best friend Arabella are staying at Egmont Exclusive Boarding School for Girls over the holidays. But when Davina gets a Christmas card written in code, an exciting and mysterious adventure begins. Will Davina crack the code before Christmas Day? And who on earth is the Christmas card from?

Davina Dupree Cracks a Christmas Code

Kids are being kidnapped from left and right – and nobody knows who’s behind the crime… or who’s next. Siblings Simone and Tobias know about the missing children. They’ve seen the pictures in the paper, and their parents won’t let them go out after dark. But neither of them spends much time worrying. They are more concerned for their new neighbour, the blind Johan Beck. Johan needs help reading the newspaper and walking his dog, Nero, so Simone and Tobias are more than happy to help out. But something is strange about Johan, and he might not be who he claims to be... The Cold Blood series is filled with thrilling adventures and spine-chilling stories. Keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, it is perfect for fans of the Goosebumps series or Scooby Doo. Cold Blood 'Cold Blood' is a series of children's horror books with suspense and gore for experienced readers from 10 years and up. The main characters of the books, Tobias and Simone, have a number of hair-raising adventures. Former teacher turned prolific author, Jørn Jensen (1946-), spotted a gap in reading materials for new young readers. Inspired to fill this void, he wrote hundreds of engaging children's books, with a strong focus on mystery and horror, nurturing a love of reading in the young and the young at heart.

Cold Blood

Cold Blood 1 - The Missing Children

            Ups and downs, success and failures are part of life. Winston Churchill has said, "success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."  This courage comes from motivation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

MOTIVATION

Join brave Kat Wolfe and her animal sidekicks in this first mysterious adventure filled with friendship, freedom and a fierce wild cat! Kat Wolfe loves her new home in idyllic Bluebell Bay, especially as it comes with a resident wildcat. But when she starts pet-sitting for pocket money, she finds that beneath the town's perfect surface lie some dark and dangerous secrets . . . After a pet owner vanishes from his clifftop mansion, Kat turns to her new friend, Harper Lamb, for help. What began as mystery-solving holiday fun quickly turns deadly for Wolfe and Lamb. Can they count on their unruly animals to save their lives? Kat Wolfe Investigates is the first in a compelling middle-grade mystery series from bestselling author Lauren St John. Continue the adventures in Kat Wolfe Takes the Case.

Wolfe & Lamb

Kat Wolfe Investigates

In today's fast-paced and often challenging world, cultivating a positive mindset has become more important than ever. It is a mindset that can transform lives, elevate our well-being, and unlock our true potential. "The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Transforming Your Mindset and Achieving Success" offers a comprehensive roadmap for embracing the power of positivity and creating a life of abundance and fulfilment. In this empowering eBook, readers will embark on a transformative journey guided by the principles of positive thinking. They will learn to understand the profound impact of their thoughts on their emotions, actions, and overall well-being. With practical techniques and insightful guidance, readers will discover how to shift their mindset, nurture resilience, and overcome challenges with unwavering optimism. "The Power of Positive Thinking" goes beyond theory, providing actionable steps to integrate positivity into daily life. It explores the importance of creating a positive environment, cultivating positive relationships, and prioritizing self-care. Readers will learn how to harness the power of visualization, gratitude, and mindfulness to manifest their goals and aspirations.

The Power of Positive Thinking

In "Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World," Jr. Horatio Alger unfolds a riveting tale set against the bustling backdrop of late 19th-century New York City. Through the lens of his signature rags-to-riches narrative, Alger expertly captures the trials and tribulations faced by the young protagonists, Tom and Florence, as they navigate the complexities of urban life. The novel employs a straightforward yet engaging literary style, characterized by its moral undertones and didactic themes, highlighting virtues such as hard work, perseverance, and integrity amidst the stark realities of poverty and adversity. This story also reflects the era'Äôs societal norms, revealing how gender and class impact the quest for success and belonging in an ever-evolving metropolis. Horatio Alger, an American author renowned for his works aimed at young readers, drew heavily on his own experiences with societal struggles and moral dilemmas. His background'Äîa combination of personal challenges and a deep commitment to portraying the American dream'Äîshaped his storytelling approach. Alger's writing not only entertains but also serves as a commentary on the transformative power of virtue and determination, resonating with readers'Äô aspirations for a brighter future in a rapidly changing society. "Adrift in New York" is highly recommended for readers seeking an inspiring narrative that encapsulates both the hopes and hardships of youth. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of moral steadfastness in achieving one'Äôs goals. Alger'Äôs timeless themes continue to resonate, making this work a valuable addition to the canon of American literature.

Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World

"The thing about a new house is everything's new. That sounds really obvious, I know, but if you think about it, one of the things about where you live is that you build up all this stuff there ... You get used to old things. New things take getting used to." Luna Rae has moved to a new house and a new school. It's hard fitting in - especially when there's so much to worry about at home. She's SURE that the way to solve everything is by winning the school baking competition with her mum ... but there's a problem. Luna's mum has disappeared. A wise, warm and uplifting story about families and friendship, from a beautiful new voice in children's fiction.

Luna Rae is Not Alone

The sequel to the award-winning Book Uncle and Me features bird lover Reeni and her quest to save her city’s bird count event when the mayor tries to shut it down. Reeni is wild about birds! So when she and her best friend, Yasmin, have to pick a survey topic for a school project, asking their neighbors what they know about birds is an obvious choice. They are shocked to learn that no one—not one single person—has heard about Bird Count India and the major event it is about to launch all over the country. Thousands of birdwatchers will be out counting birds as part of a global movement. Global means world, and isn’t this city part of the world? How come people don’t seem to care about the threats to city birds? And why is the mayor intentionally thwarting their city’s bird count event? Reeni and Yasmin enlist help from Book Uncle, Reeni’s family and even their school bus driver. They must get people interested in the bird count—get them to ask the city government to support the event. A funny, triumphant story about learning to advocate for both the human and non-human inhabitants of your community.

The Book Uncle

Birds on the Brain

Introducing Dealing With Loneliness – An Open Invitation to Life, Love and True Companionship. Inside this e-book, you will discover the topics about why I wrote this book, all alone, crowded yet isolated, emotional pain in a loveless world, love – the verb, not the feeling, learning how to love, the laws of attraction, practical steps for dealing with loneliness, breaking the destructive cycle, finding our purpose in the wilderness and life still has meaning.

Dealing With Loneliness

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t understand why she’s reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses. Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful skin condition, Eva is terrified that the same thing will happen again if her new friends find out. Her instinct is to hide away, but can she find the courage to take to the field and play the game she loves?

Back of the Net

What Sunny Saw in the Flames transports the reader to a magical place where nothing is quite as it seems. Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, thirteen-year-old Sunny is understandably a little lost. She is albino. Her eyes are so sensitive to the sun that she has to wait until evening to play football. Apart from being good at the beautiful game, she has a special gift: she can see into the future. At school, she soon becomes part of a special quartet with unique powers. Together, Sunny, Orlu, Chichi and Sasha explore this exciting realm of strange creatures and dark secrets. The good news is that in this world, your worst defect is actually your greatest asset. But there's a catch. Someone is kidnapping children and maiming or killing them. The group is asked to help track down the criminal. Will Sunny be able to overcome the killer with powers stronger than her own, or will the future she saw in the flames become reality? Nnedi Okorafor's novel is an absorbing coming of age fantasy novel, ideal for readers aged 12-16.

Sunny's Adventures

What Sunny Saw In The Flames

Football is not about life or death – it is far more important FC Mezzi is fighting to win their league, so they can go to Mini-DC. To do that, they have to win the match against Jake's old team, Fencehaven! But Mezzi's coach, Kingo, may go to the US to study. If he quits, who will be FC Mezzi's coach? And can they even win without Kingo? Football is not about life or death – it is far more important! Jake and his friends have formed their own team, FC Mezzi. We follow their training matches, tournaments and old and new friendships. There is even a little bit about love. This series is all about having fun with the game! Daniel Zimakoff was born in 1956 and he is an educated librarian. Since his debut in 1980 he has written a long line of children‘s books and he has even received the Children‘s Book Award from the ministry of culture.

FC Mezzi

FC Mezzi 6: A Farewell to Kingo

Oksa Pollock is just a normal thirteen-year-old girl, moving with her family from her home in Paris to a new life in London-new friends, a new school and new adventures. But bizarre things start happening around Oksa. Suddenly, she finds she can produce fire from her hands, move objects with her mind, and even fly. As Oksa experiments with her wonderful new powers, her family notice, and an amazing truth is revealed... Along with her best friend, Gus, her loving, powerful grandmother, her wicked new Physics teacher, her mysterious uncles and a whole host of fantastical creatures, Oksa will be thrown into a wilder adventure than she could ever have imagined.And Oksa knows she must triumph over her enemies. A whole world is counting on her. The Last Hope is the first book in the phenomenal Oksa Pollock series, followed by The Forest of Lost Souls. The Heart of Two Worlds, the third book in the series, is coming soon.

Oksa Pollock: The Last Hope

Oksa Pollock's worlds are dying, and she faces her toughest challenge yet: to bring our  world, and her magical ancestral home, Edefia, back to life again. As Earth collapses, only the power that Oksa inherits as Graciousness will be anywhere near enough to save them. But between her and hope lies her most wicked enemy: Ocious, the cause of all her family's heartbreak.  There are other things on her mind, too: her mother and her best friend Gus are trapped back in our world, her almost-boyfriend Tugdual is behaving oddly, and her grandmother has been lost to them altogether. If Ocious is able to take someone else close to Oksa, the future of both worlds would be in greater danger than ever...

Oksa Pollock: Tainted Bonds

Do you want to learn more about World War II, but don't have time to read huge, long books? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of each year of the war with The World War II History Journals series which includes one book per year from 1939 to 1945. Throughout this series of journals released to acknowledge 80 years since the beginning of WW2, we will be looking at the seven years of that conflict on an annual basis. The conflict, the buildup to war, the major battles, the strategies and technological developments, the effect on civilians, and most importantly of all we'll consider the role of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave their lives fighting for the freedom of others. As the clock struck midnight on December the 31st 1939, and the world welcomed in the New Year of 1940, people everywhere awaited the outcome of this second global conflict of the 20th Century, with bated breath. 1939 had been a turbulent year, and since war had been declared on Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany on September the 3rd, nobody could predict what the future might hold. Great Britain, under the leadership of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain had worked tirelessly to appease Hitler and come to a peaceful compromise over his rebuilding of the German Empire, despite the fact that he was violating all the restraints of the Treaty of Versailles, placed on Germany after the First World War. Follow us onward into the history of WW2 in 1940. You will learn about: Dominance of German U-boats, invasion of Scandinavia and the British evacuees Election of Winston Churchill to war time prime minister The extraordinary miracle of the Dunkirk evacuation Battle of Britain, radar, Japan's first conflicts in the Far East, Italy and Mussolini Be sure to read/listen to all the books in the series - one for each year through the end of the war in 1945! The History Journals We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study guide format. Our books won't take you days to read (or listen to) - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you'd like to delve deeper into any specific subject.

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The World War II History Journals: 1940

Pride and Prejudice is a novel of manners by Jane Austen. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th-century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London. Though the story is set at the turn of the 19th century, it retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books" such as The Big Read. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.

Pride and Prejudice

Perfect for fans of Newbery winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon, the “inventive, bewitching” (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the haunting and magical New York Times bestelling Thirteen Witches series from Jodi Lynn Anderson follows Rosie as she hunts the remaining witches. After twelve-year-old Rosie Oaks’s triumph over a powerful evil witch, a whole new world opened up to her—one full of witches who control many of the experiences that make life worth living and use their dominion to torment people. As the latest in a line of powerful witch hunters, it’s up to Rosie to defeat them. With her loyal friend Germ by her side and her newly created witch-weapon at the ready, Rosie leaves home on a quest to find and vanquish the remaining of the original Thirteen Witches. With the help of an enchanted time-traveling whale, Rosie travels through the depths of the sea and across vast distances as she seeks to fulfill her destiny. The lives of those she loves hang in the balance and her skills are put to the ultimate test as Rosie digs deep for the strength to complete her quest. But can one girl truly hope to eliminate forces that have been at work for centuries?

Thirteen Witches

The Sea of Always

In Eleanor H. Porter's enchanting novel "Miss Billy," readers are introduced to the spirited and mischievous Billy, a young woman whose adventures traverse the boundaries of personal growth and social expectation. Porter's literary style combines humor with poignant observations of early 20th-century American society, crafting a narrative that is both lighthearted and deeply insightful. Through lively dialogue and richly drawn characters, Porter captures the essence of her era while exploring themes such as independence, friendship, and the quest for identity, positioning the work within the broader context of early feminist literature. Eleanor H. Porter, an accomplished author of children's and adult literature, drew inspiration from her own experiences and the societal norms of her time. Her nuanced understanding of womanhood and the constraints placed upon women in the early 1900s significantly influenced her portrayal of Billy, who seeks to define her own path. Notably, Porter's own struggles with societal expectations and her advocacy for women's rights permeate her work, making her stories resonate powerfully with readers seeking authenticity and empowerment. "Miss Billy" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives laced with humor and heart. The novel's exploration of self-discovery and the determination to succeed against societal odds will resonate with anyone seeking inspiration within the timeless journey of understanding oneself. This delightful tale is not just a reflection of its time, but a compelling commentary on the pursuit of one's dreams.

Miss Billy

Starting from class 5 textbooks, big degrees are being done with this global warming. And do you know why and how global warming occurs and how it affects the lives of ordinary people like us? If you don't know, this book is just for you. If you take a closer look at various natural disasters, you will see that they (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, etc.) do a lot of damage to our common people.

A Reminder Of The Endings

Little friends, hopefully better. I'm fine too, Alhamdulillah. We are Muslims. We were born into a Muslim family. That is why it is important for us to know different aspects of Islam. The most important asset for any Muslim is faith. People do not remain Muslims if there are errors in it. Because disbelief is the opposite of faith. And faith is truth, and disbelief is falsehood. The light of faith, the darkness of disbelief. Faith is beautiful, disbelief is ugly. Faith is life, disbelief is death. Faith is good, disbelief is bad. Faith is the straight path, disbelief is the wrong crooked path. A true believer can endure all hardships, even death, but cannot give up faith. To him, faith is greater than anything. And yes, faith is not just the name of reciting the word of mouth, but the name of accepting all the rules of Islam by heart. Therefore, a Muslim must be truthful in word and deed.

Let's Know Islam

All I want for Christmas is . . . a new GEEK GIRL story!Harriet Manners knows a lot about Christmas: She knows that every year Santa climbs down 91.8 million chimneys.She knows that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was almost definitely a girl.She knows that the first artificial Christmas trees were made out of goose feathers.But this Christmas is extra special for Harriet, because four days ago she had her First Ever Kiss. Now she just needs to work out what's supposed to happen next . . . A romantic festive treat from the internationally best-selling award-winning author of the GEEK GIRL series. Also includes a BONUS previously unpublished GEEK GIRL short story TEAM GEEK!

Geek Girl

All Wrapped Up

An exciting children's tale of espionage and revolution from the author of The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. From the author of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden comes a masterful adventure that will capture the imagination: a tale of destiny, revolution, family and friendship. Twelve-year-old Marco and his father, Stefan, are exiled citizens of the impoverished Eastern European nation of Samavia. They live in London, where Stefan often receives mysterious visitors and where Marco befriends a street urchin known only as Rat. Stefan decides to send the pair on a secret mission in Europe, carrying a coded message to fellow Samavian patriots across the continent. On their arrival in Europe, it quickly becomes clear that Marco and Rat might not know the whole story; everywhere they go, Samavian exiles show Marco particular attention, but it is not until their return to London that the magnitude of the secret hidden within him becomes clear. Burnett's evocation of early twentieth-century Europe is masterful, and her imaginative tale of political intrigue and family destiny will appeal to readers of all ages.

The Lost Prince

Do you have nerves of steel? Then ready yourself for the second spine-tingling instalment in the Cold Blood series! Plagued by relentless stomach pains, Tobias must go to the hospital to have a few blood samples taken. There, amidst sterile hallways and hushed whispers, he stumbles upon a chilling secret - patients are mysteriously dying, and the cause is far from natural... Can Tobias unveil the hospital's dark mystery before it's too late? The Cold Blood series is filled with thrilling adventures and spine-chilling stories. Keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, it is perfect for fans of the Goosebumps series or Scooby Doo. Cold Blood 'Cold Blood' is a series of children's horror books with suspense and gore for experienced readers from 10 years and up. The main characters of the books, Tobias and Simone, have a number of hair-raising adventures. Former teacher turned prolific author, Jørn Jensen (1946-), spotted a gap in reading materials for new young readers. Inspired to fill this void, he wrote hundreds of engaging children's books, with a strong focus on mystery and horror, nurturing a love of reading in the young and the young at heart.

Cold Blood 2 - The Mad Professor

Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else. When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts. For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark. Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ​ 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy 'Will break your heart and mend it back together again' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature’ Daily Mail

The Night Animals

Introducing The Valentines – Happy Girl Lucky, the first book in the hilarious new romantic-comedy series by Holly Smale, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Geek Girl books.Fame – it runs in the family! The Valentine sisters – Hope, Faith and Mercy – have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn’t matter how far she has to go to find it. Except real life isn't like the movies. Unless of course you're a Valentine . . .

The Valentines

Happy Girl Lucky

Python is a highly versatile and powerful programming language that is widely used in software development, data analysis, machine learning, and web development. By learning Python, individuals can open up a world of exciting career opportunities and create robust applications.

Python programming for beginners

It's the little turtle Lina's birthday. But when Lina wakes up, she doesn't get a big birthday cake and presents. This year her parents prepared something very special: A scavenger hunt with a big surprise present at the end of the little trip. A journey that takes the turtle Lina to meet some of her friends and other animals. The many small tasks on the various stages invite you to participate. And the large hand-drawn pictures offer lots of search and discovery fun for young and old. All in all, a perfect mix of read-aloud book, picture book and puzzle fun for children.

The Little Turtle Lina

Sally Jones returns in the thrilling sequel to The Murderer's Ape! With gorgeously detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden aboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start of a perilous adventure for our seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow. There, they fall into the clutches of the city's most ruthless gang, commanded by a fearsome smuggler queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself. Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally Jones must use all her strength, determination and kindness to escape and unravel the mysterious story of the false rose - a twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the South Seas Jakob Wegelius is a Swedish writer and illustrator who lives and works in the small village of Mörtfors. The Murderer's Ape won the August Prize for Best Children's Book and the Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize. It also won the leading children's book prizes in Germany and France and was an International Youth Library White Raven selection. The Legend of Sally Jones is also available from Pushkin Children's. Visit Jakob at jakobwegelius.com.

Sally Jones and the False Rose

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