Showing results for "Luna" in Literature & Fiction

Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom Liam transforms himself into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change - Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives?

Rules. Balance. Consequences. War. When Fate gave Dane the water from Eden to drink, she did more than save his life. She changed his destiny. Since the beginning, a covenant between God and Lucifer has maintained a tenuous peace, balancing Soulkeepers and Watchers and the natural order of things. Dane upset that balance the day he became a Soulkeeper. Fate broke the rules. Now, Lucifer is demanding a consequence, requiring Fate to pay the ultimate price for her involvement.

Cinder lebt bei ihrer Stiefmutter und ihren zwei Stiefschwestern, arbeitet als Mechanikerin und versucht gegen alle Widerstände, sich nicht unterkriegen zu lassen. Als eines Tages in unauffälliger Kleidung niemand anderes als Prinz Kai an ihrem Marktstand auftaucht, wirft das unzählige Fragen auf: Warum braucht der Prinz ihre Hilfe? Und was hat es mit dem plötzlichen Besuch der Königin von Luna auf sich, die Prinz Kai unbedingt heiraten will?

This is the backstory of Orion. As ancient secrets rise to the surface, Orion finds himself at the centre of a prophecy that could alter the fate of the entire Ocean realm. With visions connecting him to the Guardians of the past, Orion uncovers a powerful legacy hidden deep within his bloodline. His journey will take you to forgotten underwater cities, through battles with dark forces, and into the depths of a prophecy that could destroy everything he holds dear.

In this heartwarming sequel, Luna begins to realise that her true strength lies not just in her abilities, but in the bonds, she forms with those around her. As she navigates the intricate ties of friendship, family, and loyalty, Luna discovers that these connections are the key to overcoming the challenges that lie ahead. Along the way, she encounters new allies and faces unexpected threats, all while learning that the ocean’s power is magnified when shared with others.

Luna-C is madness for music, for performing. Luna-C is two friends, one dream, one man. It's an obsession and a gift, a sacrifice and a celebration. Luna-C is the story of a band, and the people in it.

L'agente Sara Milani e il suo giovane braccio destro, Lauro, tornano a lavorare insieme per un'indagine all'ultimo sospiro... In un piccolo paese nella ridente e florida Val Vignè si aggira un pericoloso assassino, che nessuno riesce a fermare. Ma chi o cosa sarà questa creatura che uccide, per poi svanire nel nulla? Solo due veri esperti del brivido come Lauro e Sara potranno risolvere il caso, a patto di riuscire a sopravvivere alla misteriosa mano che colpisce ogni dodici del mese, senza lasciare scampo.

Die junge Werwölfin Mia wurde mit 14 Jahren auf einem Ball die Mate des brutalen Alpha Torben, der sie an jenem Abend beinahe umgebracht und später gewaltsam markiert hat. Seither kann sie nicht mehr richtig sprechen. Ihr eigenes Rudel und der Taunus sind schon immer miteinander verfeindet, darum fürchtet sie sich nun vor dem ehemaligen Rogue, der als kaltherziger, unbarmherziger, brutaler Killer gilt. Doch nun ist ihr 16-ter Geburtstag verstrichen und damit der Tag an dem der Alpha aus dem Taunus-Rudel sie holen kommen sollte...

Introducing Luna, a young and curious Mermaid, whose life beneath the waves is forever changed by a fateful encounter under the light of the full Moon. As she explores the depths of her Ocean home, Luna uncovers ancient secrets, hidden powers and a destiny she never imagined. This mesmerising tale of discovery and self-realisation sets the stage for an epic journey where Luna must embrace her heritage and the challenges that come with it.

En una novela generacional centrada en los inciertos años noventa, cuando en el Perú vivíamos bajo un gobierno autoritario que buscaba atornillarse en el poder, con los crecientes tentáculos de su corrupción los rezagos del terror y la promesa de una modernización a cualquier costo. En medio del desencanto y la frustración, los jóvenes de entonces también encontraban evasiones y refugios como la juerga como la amistad. Y todo eso era parte de una desesperada carrera hacia adelante, de una búsqueda imprescindible del futuro.

Tous les cinq ans, le peuple de Kathalea attend qu'un volontaire se sacrifie pour le bien de la communauté au cours de la grande fête de l'éclipse. Dans un clivage entre violence et paix, Noa de Kathalea doit décider comment elle peut faire sortir son pays d'une tradition sanglante et le ramener à la raison. Cependant, une personne fera tout pour que cette année, un sacrifice bien particulier soit demandé. Entre peur et aventure, haine et amour, chasser et être chassée, elle doit découvrir la vérité. Dans cette vie ou la suivante.

Ha pasado un año desde que Emil fue coronado como el rey de la nación del sol. A pesar de que no ha logrado olvidar los terribles sucesos ocurridos en la Isla de las Sombras, ha intentado ser el soberano que Alariel necesita en tiempos oscuros. Emil y el resto de la corte están preocupados...

Miel y Sam siempre han sido diferentes. Una chica latina a la que le crecen rosas de las muñecas, con el borde del vestido siempre mojado, y un chico pakistaní sin familia que pinta lunas y las cuelga de los árboles. A pesar del secreto que Sam esconde y a veces amenaza con abrumarle, a pesar del pasado que Miel es incapaz de recordar, y de su miedo irracional al agua y a las calabazas, a pesar de todo ello se tienen el uno al otro. Pero su pequeño mundo se tambalea cuando las hermanas Bonner, las gringas bonitas, se obsesionan con las rosas de Miel.

Con esta novela de aventuras de ritmo trepidante, César Mallorquí soubo encaixar perfectamente as pezas dun crebacabezas. Un rapaz superdotado intelectualmente, aínda que demasiado vulnerable no plano afectivo, vaise ver involucrado nun complicado plan de vinganza orquestrado por un poderoso narcotraficante boliviano de cocaína. Polas rúas de Madrid, entrecrúzanse as vidas dun asasino a soldo, dunha emigrante latinoamericana e dun adolescente.

When Luna’s curiosity about the world above the ocean grows too strong to ignore, she sets out on a daring adventure that will take her far from the safety of her underwater home. In this thrilling tale, Luna discovers the wonders and dangers of the land, encountering strange creatures, making new friends, and uncovering secrets that challenge everything she’s ever known. But as Luna explores the world above, she realises that her actions could have unforeseen consequences for both realms, those beneath the waves and those above.

Angel has just lost her father, and her mother's grief means she might as well be gone, too. She's got a sister and a grandmother to look out for, and a burgeoning consciousness of the unfairness in the world - in her family, her community, and her country. Set against the backdrop of the second Philippine People Power Revolution in 2001, the contemporary struggles of surviving Filipina "Comfort Women" of WWII, and a cold winter’s season in the city of Chicago is the story of a daughter coming of age, coming to forgiveness, and learning to move past the chaos of grief to survive.

Un joven superdotado, aunque muy vulnerable afectivamente, se verá involucrado en un complicado plan de venganza orquestado por un poderoso narcotraficante boliviano de cocaína.

Por las calles de Madrid se entrecruzarán las vidas de un asesino a sueldo, una emigrante latinoamericana y un adolescente.

Ungdomsroman om Luna, som er ved at blive kvalt af sin mors druk og løgne. Luna er vant til at tage ansvar for sin mors liv, men hendes grænse er nået, og hun må væk. En historie om kærlighed, svigt og om at føle sig udenfor. Studieturen med gymnasieklassen er Lunas vej ud og væk fra sin mor. Luna pakker sit tegnegrej og planlægger at blive i Paris, hvor hun kan være sig selv og måske leve af at tegne. Det er i hvert fald planen … Hvem kender Luna? indgår i forlagets Zoom serie. Stærke ungdomsbøger, der er lette at læse.

After the tragic events of the summer, Claire is looking forward to a new school year. All she wants to worry about is finding the most gorgeous dress to wear to the Autumn Ball with her perfect boyfriend. But as Claire knows all too well, the life of a werewolf is never that simple, or that sweet. When Claire’s human and wolf lives start to collide, her worst nightmares come true. She’s hurting her best friend. She’s caught lying. And then the unthinkable happens: Someone discovers Claire’s secret.

Las cartas ficcionadas entre Amado Nervo y su hijastra Margarita revelan su amor platónico. Las emociones entre el poeta y la adolescente se ven intensificadas tras quedarse Margarita en México, mientras que Nervo, por mandato de Carranza, es enviado al extranjero como ministro en...