Walker books ltd apr 2021 (14 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing . a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend. When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.'A very sticky romp of an adventure that is full of the unexpected - and a lot of jam!' Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist.'You won't be able to put this down. A classic in the making.' - Eoin Colfer'Perfectly paced, beautifully written and bursting with black humour and bold ideas.' - Philip Reeve''Imaginative, original, taut and with multi-layered protagonists. A wild ride.' - Jo Cotterill'Scarlett and Browne is phenomenal, unputdownable storytelling of the highest order.' - Piers Torday England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes - large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back - and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.'Brilliant from start to finish.' - SFX'Stroud's writing is a treat; brilliantly crafted world building, taut action scenes, fabulous villains and witty dialogue. A wild ride indeed, and the first in a series.' - The Observer'Another triumph. This adventure - starring a pair of charismatic anti-heroes, intensely cinematic action laced with characteristically dry wit, and a mash-up genres - crammed with gun fights, monsters and shadowy government operatives. Pitched for younger teens, but I expect discerning readers of 10 and up to devour it.' - The Bookseller'A unique blend of Wild West-inspired action and fantasy, this is a brilliant new tale from the author of Lockwood & Co. It's bold, funny and original, and older, more adventurous readers will love it from start to finish.' - The Week Junior.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT'S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION.In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.Praise for Nightshade:'Pacy and ingenious.' The Sunday Times'Anthony Horowitz is on cracking form here: the plot is gripping, the characters - both familiar and new - are fully fleshed, and it sparkles with his characteristic wit. We could do with Alex Rider now.' Daily MailAlex Rider is now an Amazon Prime series! Now you've entered the world of Alex Rider, there's much more to explore . . . Stormbreaker (also a graphic novel) Point Blanc (also a graphic novel) Skeleton Key (also a graphic novel) Eagle Strike (also a graphic novel) Scorpia (also a graphic novel) Ark Angel (also a graphic novel) Snakehead (also a graphic novel) Crocodile Tears Scorpia Rising Russian Roulette Never Say Die Secret Weapon Nightshade Nightshade Revenge.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take to the trails for a celebration of nature - and a day spent with Dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive - and closer than ever - as they document their hike and take their place in family history. In detail-rich panels and textured panoramas, Pete Oswald perfectly paces this nearly wordless adventure, allowing readers to pause for subtle wonders and marvel at the views. A touching tribute to the bond between father and child, with resonant themes for Earth Day, Hike is a breath of fresh air.; Ausgezeichnet: Parents' Choice Award, 2020.Nominiert: Kate Greenaway Medal (CILIP), 2021. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect gift for any young bird-watcher, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to garden birds.Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to the most common garden birds from the tiny goldcrest to the magnificent magpie, taking in such favourites as the robin, the wren, the sparrowhawk and the colourful starling. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts - everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify birds. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each bird and tips to help you spot them in your own park or garden. There is even a special, 'Did you know ' section on each bird, which all young ornithologists will love. Zoe Ingram (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A stylish picture book about how there is always a way out of darkness.The Sunday TimesA girl and her companion fox travel together from a place of loss and despair, through uncertain times, towards the hope of colour, light and life. Along the way, they find friends to guide and support them. Together, they build a glorious future and discover there is a way out of the darkness, into the light of the rainbow. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who's ever struggled or gone through a tough time. An uplifting, stunningly beautiful book about optimism and resilience, and learning to overcome stress and worry.Rain Before Rainbows is the book that spoke to the nation during the onset of the covid pandemic. It was originally released for free in its digital format as part of Save The Children's Save With Stories campaign, and Stanley Tucci performed a reading for the campaign.This dreamlike vision of a girl and fox travelling from darkness and difficulty to a blaze of morning light offers, with its few well-chosen words and heart-lifting illustrations, a moving message of perseverance and eventual joy.The GuardianPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist.'You won't be able to put this down. A classic in the making.' - Eoin Colfer'Perfectly paced, beautifully written and bursting with black humour and bold ideas.' - Philip Reeve''Imaginative, original, taut and with multi-layered protagonists. A wild ride.' - Jo Cotterill'Scarlett and Browne is phenomenal, unputdownable storytelling of the highest order.' - Piers Torday England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes - large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back - and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.'Brilliant from start to finish.' - SFX'Stroud's writing is a treat; brilliantly crafted world building, taut action scenes, fabulous villains and witty dialogue. A wild ride indeed, and the first in a series.' - The Observer'Another triumph. This adventure - starring a pair of charismatic anti-heroes, intensely cinematic action laced with characteristically dry wit, and a mash-up genres - crammed with gun fights, monsters and shadowy government operatives. Pitched for younger teens, but I expect discerning readers of 10 and up to devour it.' - The Bookseller'A unique blend of Wild West-inspired action and fantasy, this is a brilliant new tale from the author of Lockwood & Co. It's bold, funny and original, and older, more adventurous readers will love it from start to finish.' - The Week JuniorPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 397 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT'S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION.In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.Praise for Nightshade:'Pacy and ingenious.' The Sunday Times'Anthony Horowitz is on cracking form here: the plot is gripping, the characters - both familiar and new - are fully fleshed, and it sparkles with his characteristic wit. We could do with Alex Rider now.' Daily MailAlex Rider is now an Amazon Prime series! Now you've entered the world of Alex Rider, there's much more to explore . . . Stormbreaker (also a graphic novel) Point Blanc (also a graphic novel) Skeleton Key (also a graphic novel) Eagle Strike (also a graphic novel) Scorpia (also a graphic novel) Ark Angel (also a graphic novel) Snakehead (also a graphic novel) Crocodile Tears Scorpia Rising Russian Roulette Never Say Die Secret Weapon Nightshade Nightshade RevengePetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this prehistoric story of defying expectations, a young dinosaur finds unexpected support for his secret dream: to become a dancer.Tyrone has a dream. But it seems like everyone else has their own dream for Tyrone. Should he be a dentist A lawyer A football player like his brother Johnny None of these things make Tyrone happy. But then he meets the strongest dinosaur he's ever seen, who inspires him to follow his own heart and become a dancer, like her. A captivating story about a young dinosaur who, with a little love and encouragement, finds the courage to dance his way into his dreams.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stylish picture book about how there is always a way out of darkness.The Sunday TimesA girl and her companion fox travel together from a place of loss and despair, through uncertain times, towards the hope of colour, light and life. Along the way, they find friends to guide and support them. Together, they build a glorious future and discover there is a way out of the darkness, into the light of the rainbow. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who's ever struggled or gone through a tough time. An uplifting, stunningly beautiful book about optimism and resilience, and learning to overcome stress and worry.Rain Before Rainbows is the book that spoke to the nation during the onset of the covid pandemic. It was originally released for free in its digital format as part of Save The Children's Save With Stories campaign, and Stanley Tucci performed a reading for the campaign.This dreamlike vision of a girl and fox travelling from darkness and difficulty to a blaze of morning light offers, with its few well-chosen words and heart-lifting illustrations, a moving message of perseverance and eventual joy.The Guardian; Nominiert: KidsBookstaGrammies, 2020.Nominiert: Oscar's Book Prize, 2021.Nominiert: English 4-11 Book Awards Leicester, 2021.Nominiert: Indie Book Awards, 2021.Nominiert: North Somerset Teacher's Book Awards, 2021.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing . a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend. When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.'A very sticky romp of an adventure that is full of the unexpected - and a lot of jam!' Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist.'You won't be able to put this down. A classic in the making.' - Eoin Colfer'Perfectly paced, beautifully written and bursting with black humour and bold ideas.' - Philip Reeve''Imaginative, original, taut and with multi-layered protagonists. A wild ride.' - Jo Cotterill'Scarlett and Browne is phenomenal, unputdownable storytelling of the highest order.' - Piers Torday England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes - large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back - and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.'Brilliant from start to finish.' - SFX'Stroud's writing is a treat; brilliantly crafted world building, taut action scenes, fabulous villains and witty dialogue. A wild ride indeed, and the first in a series.' - The Observer'Another triumph. This adventure - starring a pair of charismatic anti-heroes, intensely cinematic action laced with characteristically dry wit, and a mash-up genres - crammed with gun fights, monsters and shadowy government operatives. Pitched for younger teens, but I expect discerning readers of 10 and up to devour it.' - The Bookseller'A unique blend of Wild West-inspired action and fantasy, this is a brilliant new tale from the author of Lockwood & Co. It's bold, funny and original, and older, more adventurous readers will love it from start to finish.' - The Week Junior 397 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT'S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION.In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.Praise for Nightshade:'Pacy and ingenious.' The Sunday Times'Anthony Horowitz is on cracking form here: the plot is gripping, the characters - both familiar and new - are fully fleshed, and it sparkles with his characteristic wit. We could do with Alex Rider now.' Daily MailAlex Rider is now an Amazon Prime series! Now you've entered the world of Alex Rider, there's much more to explore . . . Stormbreaker (also a graphic novel) Point Blanc (also a graphic novel) Skeleton Key (also a graphic novel) Eagle Strike (also a graphic novel) Scorpia (also a graphic novel) Ark Angel (also a graphic novel) Snakehead (also a graphic novel) Crocodile Tears Scorpia Rising Russian Roulette Never Say Die Secret Weapon Nightshade Nightshade Revenge 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A stylish picture book about how there is always a way out of darkness.The Sunday TimesA girl and her companion fox travel together from a place of loss and despair, through uncertain times, towards the hope of colour, light and life. Along the way, they find friends to guide and support them. Together, they build a glorious future and discover there is a way out of the darkness, into the light of the rainbow. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who's ever struggled or gone through a tough time. An uplifting, stunningly beautiful book about optimism and resilience, and learning to overcome stress and worry.Rain Before Rainbows is the book that spoke to the nation during the onset of the covid pandemic. It was originally released for free in its digital format as part of Save The Children's Save With Stories campaign, and Stanley Tucci performed a reading for the campaign.This dreamlike vision of a girl and fox travelling from darkness and difficulty to a blaze of morning light offers, with its few well-chosen words and heart-lifting illustrations, a moving message of perseverance and eventual joy.The Guardian 32 pp. Englisch.…