Allen unwin jun 2018 (9 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's my first day at a new school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for. This diary is a warning: the life of a ninja is dangerous, scary.and awesome. My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The second book in The Hidden series, magnificent fantasy-adventure from the bestselling author of The Keepers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The meerkat choirmaster will only allow meerkats in his choir. But singing is fun and all the other animals want to join in too. A wonderfully funny picture book about the folly of excluding others from your group.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every Sunday for almost a century John Cann's family ran the famous snake show in a pit at La Perouse - an area once alive with tiger, brown and black snakes. After growing up with over 300 'pet' snakes in their backyard, John and his brother George took over the snake show from their parents in 1965. By the time John retired in 2010, he'd survived five venomous snake bites. Many of those familiar with John and his shows wouldn't know that he was also an Olympic athlete, a top state rugby league player who played alongside some of the legends of the game, a state champion boxer, an adventurer and a world authority on turtles. The Last Snake Man chronicles John's extraordinary life and times. From wrangling snakes to chasing turtles, from remote country towns to the impenetrable jungles of New Guinea, this is the story of an amazing Australian and his never-ending search for fascinating animals and adventure.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do you wear to Paris Ami and I discussed it for hours but I still couldn't think of anything suitable. Ami said a trench coat with nothing underneath but your best underwear. That was only if some boy was meeting you at the airport, I said. Eighteen-year-old Lisette has just arrived from Australia to Paris (France!)--the city of haute couture and all things stylish--to practice her French and see great works of art. Her clairvoyant landlady Madame Christophe forces her to attend language lessons with a bunch of international students, but soon Lise discovers she's more interested in studying boys than art or verbs. When the undeniably hot Anders jogs into her life, it feels too good to be true. Things get even more complicated when she is pursued by Hugo, a charming English antiques dealer. Can she take a chance and follow her own dreams How far into the future can Madame Christophe see And could Lise really be falling in love--in Paris.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A scandalous love affair in colonial Australia. Fifteen-year-old Mary Ann Gill elopes with a wayward gentleman, sparking a sensational trial. But this is just the beginning of her extraordinary life.Based on a true story, this biography uncovers the world of a feisty currency lass during a time of dramatic social and political change. From a faded newspaper clipping, historian Kiera Lindsey pieces together Mary Ann's journey through humiliation, heartache, and betrayal, revealing a woman determined to pursue her own ambitions.The Convict's Daughter is for readers interested in: - Australian colonial history- Biographies of strong women- Stories of social upheaval and personal resilienceDiscover a gripping narrative of love, scandal, and survival in 19th-century Sydney.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Secrets bind three women together, but can the truth set them free Lauren Ramsey, a dedicated teacher, is determined to help a troubled student, unaware that her own daughter, Skye, is struggling with social media pressures and fickle friendships.Skye finds solace in Tamara Thompson, a boutique manager haunted by a troubled past. As secrets from the past resurface, all three women must confront their deepest fears to find a path to healing and a brighter future. Set against the backdrop of rural Australia, this heartwarming tale explores the power of female friendship, the complexities of family, and the courage it takes to overcome adversity.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On the evening of 24 February 1944, RAAF Lancaster bomber J for Jig took off from an airfield in Lincolnshire. On board was a crew of seven young men-five Australians, two Scots-whose mission was to bomb factories in Schweinfurt, Germany. But J for Jig never reached its target. It was shot down in the night skies over France. This book is about the seven lives on that aircraft-who they were, what they did, whom they loved, and whom they left behind. Some were to die that night, and others were to survive, withstanding incredible hardships and adventures as prisoners and evaders in a war that was far from over. Crew brilliantly recreates J for Jig's final mission but, more than that, in telling seven individuals' stories Mike Colman has captured the achievements, loss and the enduring legacy of the generation that fought in the Second World War.…