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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How did a young boy who played three sports become a two-time Super Bowl champion Find out in this exciting Who HQ Now book about one of America's favorite football players.Travis Kelce was born an athlete -- he played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He excelled at football, and served as Cleveland Heights High School's quarterback -- though he'd one day become a famous tight end because of his impressive skills on the field. Travis was offered a scholarship to play football at the University of Cincinnati. After being drafted in the NFL to play for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis got his first Super Bowl win. Travis won his second Super Bowl in 2022, when the Chiefs defeated his brother's team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Although he is best known for his excellence in football, Travis is also the founder of the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation, which provides children in need with opportunities in education, athletics, and the arts. He is also a podcaster and an avid car collector. Putra, Dede (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book.Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights! This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families getting ready to enjoy the holiday, as well as for those who want to learn more about it. From clay lamps and colorful rangoli designs to fragrant flowers and delicious foods, Diwali is a festival with lots to enjoy. Varma, Darshika (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Little ones can explore the importance of sleep in a friendly and inviting way in this nonfiction board book from the bestselling series Hello, World!Told in easy-to-understand terms ('Astronauts in space snooze in a sleeping bag that s stuck down so they don t float away.'), this sturdy board book is full of bright illustrations of kids brushing their teeth, reading a bedtime story, turning out the light, and waking up rested. Kids will also learn why our bodies need to rejuvenate, what dreams and nightmares are, and how pets and wild animals sleep.It's a perfect way to share the science and wonders of sleep with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: Solar System Weather Backyard Bugs Birds Dinosaurs My Body How Do Apples Grow Ocean Life Moon Landing Pets Arctic Animals Construction Site Rainforest Animals Planet Earth Reptiles Cars and Trucks Music Baby Animals On the Farm Garden Time Planes and Other Flying Machines Rocks and Minerals Snow Let's Go Camping School Day Bedtime From Seed to Pumpkin Rockets and Other Space Machines Baking Soccer USA.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Alden children were searching for a home and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery. Cousin Alice is running for mayor in her town, and the Aldens are helping with her campaign! But Alice's campaign posters are torn down and painted over?and the same thing happens to her opponent! Then posters for a third candidate appear around town, but nobody has ever seen him in person. Will the town elect a mystery man for mayor The Aldens are on the case.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Peppa and George as they blast off into space! Learn fun facts about the solar system as Peppa and George go on an imaginative journey through outer space. Encourage children to join in by peeking through the holes in the pages and repeating the names of the planets that they see.Learn with Peppa: Peppa Explores Space is a perfect introduction to the solar system for all young children obsessed with space and astronauts!Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of phonics readers, activity books and interactive board booksGraduated peek-through pages introduce children to the planets in the solar system Each Learn with Peppa book has been developed by educational expertsAccess additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. AN AFFAIR ON THE EDGE OF SCANDAL.FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CONCLAVE'A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession' Sunday Times'His most enthralling yet . . . a slam dunk of a plot . . . extraordinary' Nicholas Coleridge, Independent'Gripping . . . Harris also has the John le Carré gift for showing how meetings can become a form of blood sport' Jake Kerridge, Telegraph'Splendid' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesSummer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley - aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless - is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state.As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents - and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history.Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris.'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLSRobert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!Batman faces the most intense case of his life as secrets from his past flood into the present!A criminal epidemic is sweeping Gotham and Batman's enemies have emerged to wreak havoc on the Caped Crusader's life. But little do they know that they're all just pawns in a grand scheme concocted by the enigmatic Hush with one endgame in mind: Destroy Bruce Wayne!Featuring appearances from iconic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, Ra's Al Ghul, and more, BATMAN: HUSH is a thrilling mystery of action, intrigue and deception.Collects Batman #608-619 and a Hush interlude from Wizard #0. Lee, Jim (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello on the streets of New York in this novelization based on Nickelodeon's Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From the slimiest sewers to the tallest skyscrapers, New York City is filled with monsters, mutants, and dangerous gangs. Luckily, the Ninja Turtles are on guard and keeping the streets safe. Fans ages 7 to 10 will thrill to this novelization that features an eight-page full-color insert. In adventures filled with humor, teamwork, and pizza, Nickelodeon's Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follow Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello out of the sewers as they become the heroes they are meant to be. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Alden children were searching for a home and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery. There's going to be a free Thanksgiving dinner for the whole town of Greenfield--except the turkey is missing! The Aldens are helping out at a new food pantry, collecting donations and putting up signs. But someone keeps moving the signs, and when the main course for the big town dinner disappears, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve. Papp, Robert (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanasjust as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen's Florida, now in paperback!Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living. So is it destiny, irony, or just bad luck when Wrecker comes across a speedboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat The men in the boat don't want Wrecker to call for helpin fact, they'll pay him to forget he ever saw them. Wrecker would be happy to forget, but he keeps seeing these men all over Key Westat the marina, in the cemetery, even right outside his own door. And now they want more than his silencethey want a lookout.He'll have to dive deep into their shady dealings to figure out a way to escape this tangled net. . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Four American debutantes attend a renowned Paris cotillion in Danielle Steel's captivating new novel.It's the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. Four young women, all with something to prove, receive what some see as the invitation of a lifetime.Amelia Alexander, who hopes to eventually attend law school, hesitates to participate in what she sees as an archaic and privileged tradition. But her indomitable widowed mother, Jane, who's struggled financially and sacrificed for a career, encourages her to attend. Jane would do anything for Amelia to have the chance at a happily ever after.Felicity Smith is equally uncertain about the ball. Although her family is prominent in the Dallas social scene, Felicity prefers to keep to herself, avoiding the older sister who torments her. But to get out of her sister's shadow, Felicity decides to accept. If it's a success, the tables will have turned at last.For Caroline Taylor, the beautiful ingénue and daughter of Hollywood legends, the ball is an irresistible opportunity. But an unexpected heartbreak just before she leaves for France gets things off to a bad start.Then there's Samantha Walker, an art history major with an overprotective father. Her excitement about the invitation is overshadowed by the emotional and physical effects of a past tragedy that still haunts her.For all these young women, Paris and one transcendent night will change their lives forever. Bestselling author Danielle Steel extends an invitation to all, in The Ball at Versailles.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Life isn't always easy even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she's simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters!Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch with hilarious results Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitudefor readers to find hidden on every page this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy. picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.Also available:It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus Coming soon:It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun. Laberis, Stephanie (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.'Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently' - Book TrustDiscover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:She gets new trainers - but not ones as nice as her best friend MayDoesn't quite have the perfect Saturday she wantedGets in over her head in a game of marblesAND has to help where she didn't expect to!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.Also available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveBetsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes another adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures!In these stories, join her as she:REALLY wants to ride her big sister's big bikeMakes her first ever kite!Puts on the best show in the whole worldAND has to become detective to find her missing teddyThis collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.'Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently' - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey's Birthday SurpriseMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enter the Piñataverse and search for your favourite Piñata Smashlings characters!Find wise Piñatas, scheming Meañatas, bitter Bashlings and there's LOTS of adorable, cheeky Smashlings for you to spot. Search the magical Rainbow River and the dark and dingy Swamplands in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book.With over 140 things to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Piñata Smashlings fans busy.Don't miss these other Piñata Smashlings books: Piñata Smashlings: Smashlings Collector's GuidePiñata Smashlings: The Official 2025 AnnualPiñata Smashlings: Super Stickers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Alden children were searching for a home and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery.This autumn adventure for the Boxcar Children takes the Aldens to a New England farm that has more than its share of strange occurrences. Every year at the Beckett farm, visitors come to buy pumpkins and go on hayrides, but this year something is haunting the farm?a mysterious specter with a glowing pumpkin head that warns guests to stay away! It's up to the Aldens to find out who?or what?is behind the scare. Papp, Robert (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have fun learning about shapes with your favourite Dahl characters in this interactive board book!Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning how to make shapes with the help of this fun and colourful finger trail board book.Look out for more marvellous books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and SeekRoald Dahl: First 100 WordsRoald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail Book. Quentin Blake (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn all about making different colours with Peppa and her family! Peppa and George are painting pictures, but they need some more colours. Can they make any new colours using just red, yellow and blue Lift the flaps to find out! Children will love exploring first colour mixing in this fun introduction to primary and secondary colours.Learn with Peppa: Peppa Mixes Colours is a fun, interactive book that helps to develop understanding of key learning concepts. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of phonics readers, activity books and interactive board booksInteractive lift-the-flaps help reinforce young children's learningA colour wheel further highlights the relationships between primary and secondary colours.Each Learn with Peppa book has been developed by educational expertsAccess additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website; Aufklappbuch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ?FIVE STARRED REVIEWS? NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS, BOOKLIST AND MORE! Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, Tiger Daughter is an award-winning novel about finding your voice amidst the pressures of growing up in an immigrant home told from the perspective of a remarkable young Chinese girl. Wen Zhou is a first-generation daughter of Chinese migrant parents. She has high expectations from her parents to succeed in school, especially her father whose strict rules leave her feeling trapped. She dreams of creating a future for herself more satisfying than the one her parents expect her to lead. Then she befriends a boy named Henry who is also a first generation immigrant. He is the smartest boy at school despite struggling with his English and understands her in a way nobody has lately. Both of them dream of escaping and together they come up with a plan to take an entrance exam for a selective school far from home. But when tragedy strikes, it will take all of Wen's resilience and tiger strength to get herself and Henry through the storm that follows. Tiger Daughter is a coming-of-age novel that will grab hold of you and not let go.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get lost in the newest, fantasy from the author of A Hunger of Thorns, on a beguiling journey behind the closed doors of asinister secret society. Featuring a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance and a fight for the witching world that will getyour heart racing.Merry doesn't need a happily-ever-after. Her life in the charming, idyllic town of Candlecott is perfect just the way it is, with her doting father and her two best friends, Teddy and Sol to keep her company. Nothing ever happens in Candlecott, which is exactly how Merry likes it. But it's her, Teddy and Sol's last summer together, and despite Merry's best efforts, change is creeping in.When Merry discovers that Teddy has joined the Toadmen, a local mens-only society best known for their backwards thinking and odd traditions, she's determined to save her friend from himself. Even if it means partnering up with the person she hates most: her arch enemy and Teddy's fellow Toad, Caraway Boswell, a snobby know-it-all who refuses to let anyone see his true self. Turns out, Caraway needs Merry's help, too though for what, he won't exactly say.Together, Caraway and Merry travel from Candlecott to the mysterious Deeping Fen, where one of the Toadmen's most ancient and revered rituals is being held. Yet when Merry discovers that the Toadmen have been keeping dangerous and sinister secrets, she must decide how far she is really willing to go to protect her friends and, possibly, the world from their twisted magic.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a world inspired by karma, three teens encounter magnificent beasts, unforgiving magic, and epic battles in thispropulsive and wholly original young adult fantasy. Evocative of Sanderson, Pullman, and Fullmetal Alchemist, yet at the same time shockingly original. Rosaria Munda, author of FireborneAina s world is governed by Toranic Law, a force that segregates people into upper and lower realms. It s said that if the sinful lowers commit themselves to kindness and charity, their souls will lighten, allowing them into the peaceful upper realms.But Aina, one of the few lowers to ever ascend, just wants to go back home.Aina is desperate to reunite with her mother, hoping she s survived the beasts and wars of her homeland alone. After failing to weigh down her soul with petty crimes, Aina joins a rebel group defying the authorities and bringing aid to those condemned to a life of suffering in the lower realms. Alongside Aina are two new recruits: Meizan, a ruthless fighter trying to save his clan from extinction, and Aranel, a spoiled noble spying for the powers that be.Before long, the rebels find themselves in the middle of a brewing war. On one side, a violent king of a lower realm is bent on destroying Toranic Law; on the other, the authorities of the upper realms will do anything to stay on top. Now the young rebels must face both sides head-on if they want to stop a conflict that could break not only Toranic Law but the universe itself.Fans of epic, propulsive fantasies like Six of Crows and innovative world-building like Avatar: The Last Airbender will delight in A. A. Vora's ambitious, unmissable debut.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learning to ask for help is hard, but living with no help is harder as these two friends find out in this middle grade novel that Publishers Weekly calls, 'A feel-good story with Hallmark Christmas movie vibes'As Christmas and the new year inch closer, so do Ronny and Jo's anxieties. Because Ronny needs $878 by January 4th to keep his family's only car from getting taken by the bank. Ever since a workplace injury disabled his dad and forced the family to move from their home into the apartment complex across the street, Ronny's had a crash course in repossession. His best friend Josefina Ramos is also counting down until the start of January when her life could change foreverthat's when she has her big cello audition at the prestigious music academy Maple Hill. Except she can't play a solo performance without something disastrous happening and no one seems to hear her when she talks about how nervous she is.As the countdown to the new year rolls ahead, Ronny and Jo learn what can happen to best-laid plans and how to depend on one another and their community when things get tough.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the second book in this brilliant full-colour, illustrated series. Perfect for reluctant readers aged 6+, and for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man and The Investigators.'Great read, beautifully illustrated' - Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey'Wonderfully funny, completely bonkers' -Jessica Dettmann, author of There's No Such Book.The O.D.D. Squad are BACK! And this time, they're even more amazing (well, amazingly rubbish) than ever. Quack Attack, Detective Octopus and Invisidog are the most feared crime-fighters ever to roam Justice CIty. They're a bit of a strange gang, but by heck they get the job done. Most of the time. And only so long as the criminals they're facing are useless.But unfortunately for them, their nemesis in this adventure really ISN'T useless. In fact, she's kind of an all-powerful sorceress, who goes by the name of Aunty Enchanty. And what's worse than an all-powerful sorceress How about an all-powerful sorceress determined to wipe Justice City from the face of the Earth, using mega-monsters . . . One of which looks suspiciously familiar.Can the gang unite to defeat Aunty Enchanty, or is this the end of the O.D.D. Squad Read more hilarious O.D.D. Squad stories!The O.D.D. Squad: Rise of InvisidogThe O.D.D. Squad: Captain Bad Vs Captain Worse (coming May 2025).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!For years, Diana of Paradise Island yearned to leave the only home she knew behind for adventures that laid beyond its shores. Now, after a fateful meeting with Air Force pilot Steve Trevor, the Amazon Warrior finds herself in Man's World. And she is ready for anything that it may throw at her.But is the world ready for Wonder Woman An American government, fraught with dissension and conflicts foreign to Diana, has deemed her a danger to society. How will Wonder Woman carry out her mission of peace and love in a world that can't get out of its own way That is, unless there are more insidious forces at play.Collects the complete Wonder Woman: Earth One. Paquette, Yanick (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A deliciously dark gothic romance from New York Times bestselling author Romina Garber! Perfect for readers of MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.I see his shadowy form taking shape. He could be a teen or in his early twenties; and yet, the starry galaxies of his eyes contain universes.After a mysterious attack kills both of her parents, Estela Bralaga is forced to accept an invitation to live with an estranged aunt at their ancestral Spanish castle, la Sombra.Beneath its gothic façade, la Sombra harbours a trove of family secrets, and Estela begins to suspect that the answer to her parents' deaths may be found in the twisting corridors of the castle.When Estela crosses paths with a silver-eyed vampire called Sebastian, the pair soon realise they are bound by unknown forces, as well as an intense attraction, and must work together to discover the truth that lies at the dark heart of la Sombra.'Deliciously atmospheric and darkly romantic, Castle of the Cursed was one of my favourite novels of the year. I absolutely loved it' Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author'A brooding romance with a compelling, gothic setting' Kirkus Reviews.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A young woman chosen as the crown prince's bride must travel to the royal palace to meet her new husbandbut her world is shaken when she discovers the dark truth the royal family has been hiding for centuriesin this lush fantasy debut perfect for fans of Amélie Wen Zhao and Iron Widow.Ying Yue believes in love. So when the royal matchmaker selects her to wed the crown prince, Ying hopes that love is exactly what awaits her. No matter that the royal family is notoriously reclusive, rarely leaving their walled palaceand no matter the rumors about the previous royal brides, who after their weddings, were supposedly never seen again. Ying knows that she was chosen for a reason. After all, why else would the matchmaker select her, out of all the girls in the kingdom Yet upon her arrival at the royal palace, Ying's dreams of a fairy tale wedding quickly disintegrate. Her husband-to-be is cold, stoic, and utterly infuriatinghe and Ying can't make it through single a conversation without wanting to throttle each other. Left alone in her room with only her own reflection for company, Ying begins to see things. Strange things.When Ying discovers a secret parallel world accessible through the palace mirrors, she thinks she's found the perfect way to escape her upcoming nuptials. In this mirror universe, the prince is kind and compassionate, and it isn't long before he and Ying start to fall for one another. But there is darkness in this new world, too. It turns out, Ying was chosen as the prince's bride for a reasonbut not the reason she thinks. The two worlds have a long and bloody history, and Ying has a part to play in the future of them both. And the brides who came before Ying By the time they found out what their role was, it was already too late.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The must-read suspense novel about a sister's deadly secret you won't see coming.Grace and Maddy are sisters who have nothing in commonuntil they both disappear on a class trip. Days later, Grace is found, injured and disoriented, with no memory of what happenedand no clue where her sister is. Everyone thinks she's lying. It's hard not to look guilty with Maddy's blood on her clothes. With nothing but Maddy's journal as her guide, Grace must piece together what happened to clear her name and find her sister. But she is about to discover that her own secrets could be the most terrifying of all.Part stunning story about fractured sisterhood, part pulse pounding mystery, Silent Sister will completely keep you guessing until the last page with an ending you won't be able to stay silent about.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the next book in the thrilling fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl must steal an ancient relic, work with new friends and learn to control her own dangerous power to defeat a new threat.After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mom,and reconnectingwith her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately, Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh and groups of kids have begun vanishing without a trace. Then a whole backyard full of cool kids atRyleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, leaving Momo, Ryleigh, Danny, boy band superstarJin, and Momo's old friend Niko the fox to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae beautiful, bloodthirsty, and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she's going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pulloff the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing power that connects her with her storm god grandfather, Susano'o', and her greatest foe Izanami the Destroyer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two Black sisters growing up in small-town New England fight to protect their home, their bodies, and their dreams as the Civil Rights Movement sweeps the nation in Promise, a "magical, magnificent novel" (Marlon James)from "a startlingly fresh voice" (Jacqueline Woodson).A KIRKUS REVIEWS AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARThe people of Salt Point could indeed be fearful about the world beyond themselves; most of them would be born and die without ever having gone more than twenty or thirty miles from houses that were crammed with generations of their families. . . . But something was shifting at the end of summer 1957.The Kindred sistersEzra and Cinthyhave grown up with an abundance of love. Love from their parents, who let them believe that the stories they tell on stars can come true. Love from their neighbors, the Junketts, the only other Black family in town, whose home is filled with spice-rubbed ribs and ground-shaking hugs. And love for their adopted hometown of Salt Point, a beautiful Maine village perched high up on coastal bluffs.But as the girls hit adolescence, their white neighbors, including Ezra's best friend, Ruby, start to see their maturing bodies and minds in a different way. And as the news from distant parts of the country fills with calls for freedom, equality, and justice for Black Americans, the white villagers of Salt Point begin to view the Kindreds and the Junketts as threats to their way of life. Amid escalating violence, prejudice, and fear, bold Ezra and watchful Cinthy must reach deep inside the wells of love they've built to commit great acts of heroism and grace on the path to survival.In luminous, richly descriptive writing, Promise celebrates one family's story of resistance. It's a book that will break your heartand then rebuild it with courage, hope, and love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How does our planet work From millions of years ago to the modern day, learn about volcanoes, earthquakes and mountains, and how our wonderful Earth was formed!Planet Earth is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.…