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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A wonderful, tender evocation of friendship and how its power can help you overcome your worst fears. A pure splash of joy.' The Daily MailPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the dazzling debut from New York Timesbestselling author Kiyash Monsef.Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and A.F. Steadman.Once was, once wasn't . . . So began the stories Marjan's father told her as a little girl tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder: Griffons. Unicorns. Dragons. But Marjan is not a littlegirl anymore. After her father's sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, her friendships and her dad's struggling veterinary practice. But a mysterious visitor soon reveals that Marjan's father was no ordinary vet. The creatures from his stories are real and he travelled the world to care for them. Stepping into a secret world hidden in plain sight, where magical creatures are bought and sold, treasured and trapped, Marjan must take her father's place. The deeper in she gets, thecloser she comes to a shocking truth that will put both humans and beasts in terrible danger.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 401 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the dazzling debut from New York Times bestselling author Kiyash Monsef. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and A.F. Steadman.Once was, once wasn't . . . So began the stories Marjan's father told her as a little girl - tales of mythical beasts that filled her with curiosity and wonder: Griffons. Unicorns. Dragons. But Marjan is not a little girl anymore. After her father's sudden death, she is trying to hold it all together: her schoolwork, her friendships and her dad's struggling veterinary practice. But a mysterious visitor soon reveals that Marjan's father was no ordinary vet. The creatures from his stories are real - and he travelled the world to care for them. Stepping into a secret world hidden in plain sight, where magical creatures are bought and sold, treasured and trapped, Marjan must take her father's place. The deeper in she gets, the closer she comes to a shocking truth that will put both humans and beasts in terrible danger.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the right price, these professional troubleshooters can solve any problem, whether they're taking out the scum of the earth or destroying human-eating monsters!The troubleshooters of Gokurakugai are open for business! In a run-down town without law and order, Alma and Tao accept work from clientele of all creeds and cultures, and they're always ready to dole out justice against human-devouring monsters that lurk in the shadows. They'll take on any caseas long as the price is right!While investigating the case of the serial hanging murders around the temple where he and Tao previously fought a horde of maga, Alma runs into a mysterious young man. He's so timid and quiet that Alma graciously surrenders one of his beloved snacks to the stranger, but there's a reason Tao says to be careful with the quiet ones.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The story of Kimi ni Todoke continues in this sequel starring Sawako and her former rival Kurumi in college.With her jet-black hair, sinister smile, and silent demeanor, Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in during high school. But with help from her friends, her boyfriend Kazehaya, and even her rival-turned-friend Kurumi, Sawako came out of her shell. Now in college, Sawako and Kurumi have become incredibly close, but Kurumi longs for a romance of her own.In college, Kurumi thinks she's found her soulmate in Sawako, her rival-turned-best-friend from high school. After Kurumi survives a frightening encounter with a stalker, Sawako's cousin Eiji supports her in just the ways she needshe even stays the night at Kurumi's place. When morning comes, Kurumi doesn't want him to leave. Has she gone from fiercely independent to desperately needy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 406 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Boynton, Sandra (illustrator). Neuware - First published in 1998, and now completely redesigned and remastered in a new, smaller format, Dinosaur's Binkit is a bedtime novelty book with lift-the-flaps and touch-and-feels from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton.A dinosaur and his fuzzy blanket get ready for bed in this nifty, interactive play book featuring lift-the-flaps and tactile elements. Little ones (and their adults) will giggle at the routine of this sleepy dinosaur as he gets ready for bed. He may put on his jammies and brush his teeth, but he won't go to bed without his binkit! Dinosaur O Dinosaur, stop tromping all around. The silver moon is rising. It's time to settle down. WHERE'S MY BINKIT.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Charlie's classmate Anthem mysteriously disappears after bringing a supposed space rock to show-and-tell, the Whiz Kids trace his steps to his eerily empty house, where it becomes clear that Anthem and his father are involved in something much bigger than a lost rock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nev Bourne is a hotshot programmer for the latest and greatest tech invention out there: SavePoint, the brain implant that rewinds the seconds of all our most embarrassing moments. She's been working non-stop on the next rollout, even blowing off her boyfriend, her best friend and her family to make SavePoint 2.0. But when she hits go on the test-run, she wakes up the next day only to discover it's yesterday. She's falling backwards in time, one day at a time. As things spiral out of control, a long-lost friend from college reappears in her life claiming they know how to save her. Airin is charming and mysterious, and somehow knows Nev intimately well. Desperate and intrigued, Nev takes a leap of faith. A friendship born of fear slowly becomes a bond of deepest trust, and possibly love. With time running out, and the whole world of SavePoint users at stake, Nev must learn what it will take to set things right, and what it will cost.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A wonderful, tender evocation of friendship and how its power can help you overcome your worst fears. A pure splash of joy.' The Daily Mail Duck is not like other ducks. Duck doesn't like water and is perfectly fine alone, thank you very much. But then, one dark and stormy night, an outgoing, water-loving, and very lost Frog turns up at Duck's door. Can this odd couple find Frog's home And will they find friendship along the way This endearing, gorgeously illustrated tale marked the author-illustrator debut for Steve Small, illustrator of the highly acclaimed, I'm Sticking with You and is now available in this board book edition.'A beautiful book, with a zen-like balance, and full of light and drama, too.' Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join the sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brilliant mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. It's been a year since Seb, Hannah and Maria solved the mystery of the gold medal thief at the Tokyo Games. Now they are reunited at the World Football Championship but Brazil's star goalie has gone missing. Finding a lost medal was one thing, finding a missing person is much more difficult. Can the trio team up again to find out what happened before the final game Solve the case before the whistle blows! Action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in a fantasy, reimagined India where dreams can be captured and bottled, young Mimi Malou must go on a quest to save the king and rescue her parents. A gorgeous adventure dripping in magic from debut author Nazima Pathan, perfect for fans of Starfell, The Hatmakers and The Kingdom Over the Sea.In the Citadel, we hunt. Dreams are our prey. If we catch them before they melt into moonlight, they can be recycled and sold for great profit. My family has been hunting dreams for generations. Capturing them as they slip away, and storing them in a soaring, magnificent library. Twelve-year-old Mimi lives with her Aunt Moyna in a centuries-old Citadel where she studies the ancient practice of making, capturing and recycling dreams. The Citadel was once run by Mimi's parents who have been imprisoned by the king, accused of treason. When Mimi spies a royal visitor, she uncovers a plot to transform the Citadel from a place of gentle, healing dream craft to one of creating nightmares in order to poison the king. With only her dream creature, Lalu, and her best friend Rafi by her side, Mimi must escape the Citadel and begin a perilous journey across India. There are few people she can trust, but saving the life of the king is in Mimi's hands alone.Praise for Dream Hunters: 'Captivating storytelling' Abi Elphinstone, author of the Ember Spark series 'A glorious debut, packed with a spellbinding magic system, characters you'll be rooting for from the very beginning, and an adventure that will have readers at the edge of their seats. I couldn't put it down!' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers 'Dream Hunters is a thrilling adventure, threaded through with intricate magic, beautiful storytelling prose and characters you'll want to run away with. I was drawn immediately into her world and didn't want to leave!' Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Sea 'An immersive and breathtaking adventure with dreams and nightmares at its heart. I adored the skilfully imagined magic I can't stop thinking about it!' - A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series 'The most imaginative and riveting interpretation of dreams and nightmares for children since Roald Dahl's The BFG, a gripping quest of wonder and endless invention that shimmers with magic from the very first page, as tender as it is thrilling.' - Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild 'Step into the dream-lit alleys of Mumbai with Nazima Pathan's magical debut where each page twinkles like a star in the night sky, and dreams are not just visions of sleep but doorways to fantastic adventures. Nazima's vivid imagination and lush storytelling will keep readers wide-eyed long into the night, dreaming of their next adventure.' - David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A steamy and swoonworthy debut standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned. Features an exclusive bonus chapter, limited to this paperback edition! NOAH Maya Alatorre is the sister of my teammate . . . and my new obsession. Keeping my distance during the Formula 1 season should be easy, except I always find ways to see her: press tours, pre-race rituals, sponsor events and black-tie galas. The more time we spend together, the stronger my desire grows. Sneaking around with her is one thing, but wanting more Never going to happen. She might be a distraction dressed like a daydream, but no woman is worth risking the championship title over. Or so I thought.MAYA Noah Slade is Formula 1 royalty and my brother's biggest rival. When I'm invited to join my sibling while he competes for the World Championship, I promise to avoid Noah at all costs. Twenty-one races, two drivers who hate each other, and one forbidden attraction I can't ignore. Developing feelings for Noah wasn't part of my plan. But then again, neither was anyone finding out. Turns out the man I was warned about happens to be the one I can't stay away from - even if he breaks my heart once the season comes to an end.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Asada, Yukai (illustrator). Neuware -High school students battle each other to the death in the original survival game!Decades ago, the fascist government of the Republic of Greater East Asia seized control of Japan. In order to terrorize its citizens and crush any possibility of rebellion, the government established Program 68a savage military program where teenage students were sent to a remote island and forced to kill each otheralso known as the Battle Royale.After being banned 20 years ago, Program 68 is back, this time under the direction of a sinister government artificial intelligence. The troubled and misbehaving kids of Daitoa Academy's Class F have been chosen, divided into squads, given weapons, and commanded to fight to the death. Now friendships and loyalties will be tested, and only the strongest will survive. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An epic fantasy of the powerful human hero who hates humans and aims to become the next Demon Lord!After the Demon Lord is slain at the hands of a lone human warrior, humans rejoice over the end of his reign of terror. But an intense tournament of powerful fighters hoping to be crowned the next Demon Lord has drawn in the unlikeliest of contestantsHelck, who claims to hate humans but is one himself! How will Helck change the course of the war between demons and humankind Helck and Vermilio march upon the Human King's throne, but standing before them is a brainwashed Cless! Now Helck must clash with his brother in a deadly battle. Will Helck's cries reach Cless, or will the two Heroes be forced to fight to the bitter end.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty.Can she escape her mother's fate and find a connection that is more than skin deep A Most Anticipated Book of 2023 in The Guardian, i newspaper, The New York Times, Time, Globe and Mail, Bustle, The Millions, LitHub, TOR, Good Housekeeping, Our Culture Mag, and more!'You think, 'She's not going to go there.yes, she is.' Margaret Atwood 'The trancelike, rhapsodic language and deepening atmosphere of unreality make for a narrative that oozes with unease.' The Guardian'Rouge is a must-read for anyone who has found themselves obsessively, and even dangerously, fixated on self-improvement. [.] Dreamline, hypnotic and enchanting in its language, Rouge proves Awad is a huge talent' Stylist, Book of the MonthFor as long as she can remember, Belle has been obsessed with her skin and skincare videos. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle finds herself back in Southern California, dealing with her mother's considerable debts and grappling with lingering questions about her death. The stakes escalate when a strange woman in red appears at the funeral, offering a tantalizing clue about her mother's demise, followed by a cryptic video about a transformative spa experience. With the help of a pair of red shoes, Belle is lured into the barbed embrace of La Maison de Méduse, the same lavish, culty spa to which her mother was devoted. There, Belle discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother's) obsession with the mirror-and the great shimmering depths (and demons) that lurk on the other side of the glass.Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. With black humor and seductive horror, Rouge explores the cult-like nature of the beauty industry-as well as the danger of internalizing its pitiless gaze. Brimming with California sunshine and blood-red rose petals, Rouge holds up a warped mirror to our relationship with mortality, our collective fixation with the surface, and the wondrous, deep longing that might lie beneath.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You thought your neighbors were bad.but at least they're not aliens trying to kill you!Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he'll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it.The away mission test heads into Day 3! Osamu and the rest of Suwa's Squad 7 are struggling to handle the additional units in the battle-sim exercises, yet they're managing to move up in the overall ranks. But what will they do when their ace, Katori, slips into a sudden, debilitating funk !

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An atmospheric dark academia fantasy for fans of The Atlas Six, The Binding, The Hazel Wood and Fourth Wing, set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 529 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the critically acclaimed author ofBunnycomes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty.Can she escape her mother's fate and find a connection that is more than skin deep A Most Anticipated Book of 2023 inThe Guardian, i newspaper,TheNew York Times,Time,Globe and Mail,Bustle,The Millions,LitHub,TOR,Good Housekeeping,Our Culture Mag, and more!'You think, 'She's not going to go there.yes, she is.'Margaret Atwood'The trancelike, rhapsodic language and deepening atmosphere of unreality make for a narrative that oozes with unease.'The Guardian'Rougeis a must-read for anyone who has found themselves obsessively, and even dangerously, fixated on self-improvement. [.] Dreamline, hypnotic and enchanting in its language, Rouge proves Awad is a huge talent' Stylist,Book of the MonthFor as long as she can remember, Belle has been obsessed with her skin and skincare videos. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle finds herself back in Southern California, dealing with her mother's considerable debts and grappling with lingering questions about her death. The stakes escalate when a strange woman in red appears at the funeral, offering a tantalizing clue about her mother's demise, followed by a cryptic video about a transformative spa experience. With the help of a pair of red shoes, Belle is lured into the barbed embrace of La Maison de Méduse, the same lavish, culty spa to which her mother was devoted. There, Belle discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother's) obsession with the mirror-and the great shimmering depths (and demons) that lurk on the other side of the glass.Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. With black humor and seductive horror, Rouge explores the cult-like nature of the beauty industry-as well as the danger of internalizing its pitiless gaze. Brimming with California sunshine and blood-red rose petals, Rougeholds up a warped mirror to our relationship with mortality, our collective fixation with the surface, and the wondrous, deep longing that might lie beneath.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 372 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Boynton, Sandra (illustrator). Neuware - Hey! Look At You! is a play book with mirrors galore from the one and only Sandra Boynton!With mirrors and mooing and more, Hey! Look at You! invites readers to gaze into gigantic, animal-shaped mirrors to see themselves as Boynton's fan-favorite animals! It's a barnyard of a good time, whether kids moo like a cow, baa like a sheep, or QUACK QUACK QUACK like A VERY LOUD DUCK! Filled with silliness and heart, this reflective adventure will have readers staring at the page to play again and again. Oh, little one! Little one! Look! Look at YOU! What a fabulous face! Can you give a big MOO (Like this: "MOOOOOOO!").

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Kowono, Sumire (illustrator). Neuware - Manga based on the hit mobile video game from Disney, Twisted Wonderland!Stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland, Yu must brave a magical school filled with ghosts, monsters, and uncooperative students!Now that he's officially a student at Night Raven College, Yu has to deal with Heartslabyul housewarden Riddle when his magic and emotions go wild! Yu and his fellow students Grimm, Ace, Deuce, Trey, and Cater confront the rampaging Riddle. But is he too powerful for them to get back under control.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The new novel from the #1Sunday Timesbestselling author ofIcebreaker and Wildfire. As a chronic procrastinator, Henry Turner always knew his junior year in college wasn't going to be easy. That was before he made ice hockey captain as well as landing himself in a difficult class with his least favourite professor. Thankfully, it's then that Henry meets Halle, a fellow junior who he immediately befriends. Academic pressure has never been a struggle for Halle, but as an introverted people pleaser with a tendency to overcommit herself, she can't help but offer to help Henry pass his class. In turn he offers to help make college life a little more inspiring just the thing she needs as an aspiring novelist?Failure isn't an option for either of them but that doesn't mean there isn't a little room for distraction?Not suitable for younger readers.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A steamy and swoonworthy debut standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series from the bestselling author ofThe Fine PrintandLove Redesigned. Features an exclusive bonus chapter, limited to this paperback edition!NOAH Maya Alatorre is the sister of my teammate . . . and my new obsession. Keeping my distance during the Formula 1 season should be easy, except I always find ways to see her: press tours, pre-race rituals, sponsor events and black-tie galas. The more time we spend together, the stronger my desire grows. Sneaking around with her is one thing, but wanting more Never going to happen. She might be a distraction dressed like a daydream, but no woman is worth risking the championship title over. Or so I thought.MAYA Noah Slade is Formula 1 royalty and my brother's biggest rival. When I'm invited to join my sibling while he competes for the World Championship, I promise to avoid Noah at all costs. Twenty-one races, two drivers who hate each other, and one forbidden attraction I can't ignore. Developing feelings for Noah wasn't part of my plan. But then again, neither was anyone finding out. Turns out the man I was warned about happens to be the one I can't stay away from even if he breaks my heart once the season comes to an end.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 347 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Longhi, Katya (illustrator). Neuware - A twist on the popular holiday song, this spooky rhyming board book gives "O, Christmas Tree" some Halloween flair!O Halloween Tree, O Halloween Tree. How crooked are thy branches. Have you ever seen a tree glow green with spooky cheer or ornaments that just might bite Enjoy a boo-tiful holiday mash-up as ghosts, vampires, witches, and more find their perfect tree and decorate it for a night of celebration!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Tell Me Everything, My Name is Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge: a gorgeous new edition of Elizabeth Strout's celebrated novel The Burgess Boys Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown for New York as soon as they could. Jim, a successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, something that Bob, a legal aid attorney who idolises Jim, has always taken in his stride. But when their sister desperately calls them back home to Shirley Falls to help her teenage son out of trouble, long-buried tensions begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever. A stunning story about the tragedies and triumphs of two brothers, from the bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. Exploring the ties that bind us to family and home, this novel will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page. Praise for Elizabeth Strout 'Astonishingly good' Evening Standard 'So good it gave me goosebumps' Sunday Times 'Strout animates the ordinary with astonishing force' The New Yorker 'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own' Hilary Mantel.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A beautiful new edition of one of acclaimed writer Elizabeth Strout's much-loved novels Katherine is only five-years-old. Struck dumb with grief at her mother's death, it is down to her father, the heartbroken minister Tyler Caskey, to bring his daughter out of silence she has observed in the wake of the family's tragedy. But Tyler Caskey is barely surviving himself. His cold, church-assigned home is colder still since Lauren's death, and he struggles to find the right words for his sermons; struggles to be a leader to his congregation when he himself is lost. When Katherine's schoolteacher calls to discuss his daughter's anti-social behaviour, it sparks a chain of events that begins to tear down Tyler's defences. The small-town rumour-mill has much to make of Katherine's odd behaviour, and even more to say about Tyler's relationship with his housekeeper, Connie Hatch. And in Tyler's darkest hour, a startling discovery will test his congregation's humanity - and his own will to endure the kinds of trials that sooner or later test us all. From the Booker-shortlisted author of Oh, William!, this is a startlingly beautiful novel about love and abandonment, faith and hypocrisy; and the peril of family secrets.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A beautiful new edition of one of acclaimed writer Elizabeth Strout's much-loved novels Katherine is only five-years-old. Struck dumb with grief at her mother's death, it is down to her father, the heartbroken minister Tyler Caskey, to bring his daughter out of silence she has observed in the wake of the family's tragedy. But Tyler Caskey is barely surviving himself. His cold, church-assigned home is colder still since Lauren's death, and he struggles to find the right words for his sermons; struggles to be a leader to his congregation when he himself is lost. When Katherine's schoolteacher calls to discuss his daughter's anti-social behaviour, it sparks a chain of events that begins to tear down Tyler's defences. The small-town rumour-mill has much to make of Katherine's odd behaviour, and even more to say about Tyler's relationship with his housekeeper, Connie Hatch. And in Tyler's darkest hour, a startling discovery will test his congregation's humanity - and his own will to endure the kinds of trials that sooner or later test us all. From the Booker-shortlisted author of Oh, William!, this is a startlingly beautiful novel about love and abandonment, faith and hypocrisy; and the peril of family secretsPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 321 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect assistant wants much more than a foot in the door in this gripping suspense thriller from the author of the Richard & Judy pick Tell Me Your Lies.