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Twelve-year-old Folly is angry and grieving for her mum. She isn't ready for Dad's plans for a new life in Auckland with his new girlfriend. So Folly runs away with the one friend who truly understands – her wise pony, Tooth. With her mother's ashes in her backpack, Folly sets off to the fabled Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. Through tourist towns and wilderness, across beaches, roads and forest tracks, Folly and Tooth find both adventure and hardship.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine., Jennifer Li Shotz Hero, a retired search-and-rescue dog, is not prepared for a stray puppy to come into his life. But when he and twelve-year-old Ben find Scout injured and afraid, the new addition leads them down...

In this thrilling installment of Lauren Tarshis' New York Times best-selling I Survived series, one child finds safety only to head back into the treacherous waters to make sure his neighbors are safe.

A spooky and adventurous fantasy debut about a girl made of dust and bone and imagination who seeks the truth about the magic that brought her to life. "This magical story—and the brave girl in its pages—will haunt you in the best way." —Natalie Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of...

A New York Times bestseller! A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this “solid and engrossing” (Booklist) companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs. After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across...

International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in the fifth installment of the Royal Ranger series starring Maddie, Will Treaty's fearless young apprentice. After their plan to rescue the prince of Gallica has gone horribly wrong, Will Treaty and his...

Bobby thought a trip down the Cass River with his three best friends sounded like a great idea. They had a four-day fall break and were looking for an exciting adventure during the Halloween weekend. Just weeks earlier, their science teacher, Mr. Hill, had shown them pictures of a giant northern pike. These huge fish came up out of their deep hiding spots in the fall to feast before the long, cold winter. His pictures showed a fish with razor sharp teeth and a head that looked like a tank. The pike captured the boys’ hearts, and they wanted to experience catching a “River King” too.

Als Elmer Elevator eine Freundschaft mit einer Straßenkatze schließt, erfährt er von einem Drachenbaby, das gezwungen wird, als Fähre für die selbstsüchtigen Tiere von der wilden Insel zu dienen. Elmer beschließt sofort, den versklavten Drachen zu befreien, und mit ein paar Ratschlägen der versierten Katze bewaffnet er sich mit Kaugummi, Lutschern, Gummibändern und einigen anderen unwahrscheinlichen Gegenständen.

A thrilling novelization that will take listeners inside the story of Walt Disney Studios' live action Cruella film. De Vil by design... Estella is a clever and creative grifter determined to make a name for herself with her designs amid the 1970s London punk rock revolution. As a girl, Estella...

Action! Humor! Fantasy! "Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing murderous pursuers across a fractured future Britain." —Kirkus Reviews, starred Scarlett McCain is a shoot-first ask-questions-later kind of outlaw...

Join a daring expedition into strange new lands with this official Minecraft novel! When a young man is ripped from his quiet life and stranded far from home, he must learn not only how to survive, but how to live. Stax Stonecutter has lived a peaceful—if unremarkable—life in his small...

“An exciting adventure...a winning tale that artfully combines history, nature and suspense.” —School Library Journal A DANGEROUS MYSTERY AND A BOY DETERMINED TO SOLVE IT... After a sailing ship breaks up on the rocks off Washington’s storm-tossed Cape Flattery, Nathan MacAllister, the...

An ihrem 13. Geburtstag erreicht Peregrine Quinn ein Notruf aus dem kosmischen Reich. Befindet sich unter den Teilnehmenden der legendären Kosmischen Spiele ein Maulwurf, der mit der Chaosgöttin Discordia zusammenarbeitet? Peregrine willigt ein, als Kandidatin anzutreten und sich unauffällig umzuschauen. Doch das Training ist härter als erwartet und auch sonst scheinen die Spiele unter keinem guten Stern zu stehen. Beeinflusst Discordia etwa immer noch das Geschehen? Peregrine setzt alles daran, die Wahrheit rechtzeitig ans Licht zu bringen ...

Calvin and friends failed to bring the Ender Dragon to the Nether when they spawn the Ender Dragon in the Overworld. Now there is an Ender Dragon on the loose in Minerland. The only way to bring the Ender Dragon to the Nether now is if D’vart, the Nether Dragon, defeats it? It is now the time to bring the Ender Dragon to its original home the Nether. But why was the Ender Dragon in the End in the first place? Did the Endermen have something to do with it?

When disaster strikes on the International Space Station, Stella needs a whole galaxy of luck to return safely to Earth. Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts Gravity for teens in this gripping outer-space thriller. Stella and her brother Ryan are on holiday in a Space Hotel orbiting Earth...

Amelia and her family are walking their two dogs when disaster strikes and Poppet the puppy disappears during a game of fetch. After searching high and low, Amelia discovers that Poppet has fallen down an old mine and has no way of escaping. Amelia is so worried at the thought of Poppet all alone in the cold, dark mine, but can she find a way to get Poppet out safely?

Fans of Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Shiloh will love this timeless classic about two dogs and a cat that embark on a journey to return to their owner and inspired the movie Homeward Bound. An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES “Rundell is back with a sequel . . . which offers magical thrills for young readers and adults alike.”—The New York Times Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the...

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to...

International bestselling author John Flanagan returns to world of Ranger's Apprentice in the fourth installment of the Royal Ranger series starring Maddie, Will Treaty's fearless young apprentice. Will Treaty and his apprentice, Maddie have been urgently summoned to Castle Araluen. When they...

7 Hörbücher für 7 krasse Wochentage! Das australische Autorenduo Eva Amores und Matt Cosgroves haben mit Justin Chase den sympathischsten Kinderbuchhelden aller Zeiten geschaffen. In der siebenteiligen Hörbuchreihe Worst Week Ever stolpert der Pechvogel von Missgeschick zu Missgeschick – und sorgt damit für jede Menge Lacher.

Young Elmer Elevator must use all his resourcefulness and cleverness (along with a little bit of chewing gum) to survive a journey to the mysterious Wild Island, where he aims to rescue an enslaved dragon. Jim Weiss' endless variety of voices depict the crocodiles, warthogs, tigers, monkeys, and other colorful creatures whom Elmer meets along the way.

From an award-winning author of historical fiction comes a story of survival, crime, adventure, and horses in the streets of 19th century New York City. Eleven-year-old Rocco is an Italian immigrant who finds himself alone in New York City after he's sold to a padrone by his poverty-stricken...

A Netflix Original series! The highly-anticipated seventh book in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times...

"Le avventure di Pinocchio", di Carlo Lorenzini detto Collodi, è un romanzo per ragazzi fra i più amati nel mondo. Tradotta in 240 lingue, pubblicata in un numero incalcolabile di edizioni, l'opera ha avuto grande successo anche in alcune trasposizioni teatrali, cinematografiche e televisive. Le vicende di Pinocchio iniziano nella bottega del falegname Mastro Ciliegia, che si accinge a trasformare un pezzo di legno in una gamba di tavolino.

Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American.

Each of the three seeds in this story - a cherry seed in the Middle East, an acacia seed in Australia, a lotus seed in Asia - survives a difficult journey through flood, fire, or drought, then sprouts (in the case of the lotus seed, a hundred years later) and flourishes. To author Stephie Morton, nature's powerful forces are a metaphor for the hardships faced by displaced children. Kids, like seeds, thrive when given a chance.

The prophecy came true. I lost my friends, my family, my home. Steve took everything away from me… but I’m not going to let him get away with this. Steve is an evil serial killer – who knows how many more lives will perish because of him? As long as he is alive, not a single mob is safe. With the help of a long-lost friend, Manny and I ventured into the Overworld in pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, a group of bloodthirsty and violent mobs called the pillagers has their eyes on us, looking for trouble.

Au XVIIe siècle, un jeune garçon, Robinson Crusoé, quitte l'Autriche et sa famille pour accomplir son rêve : devenir marin. Mais le navire sur lequel il s'embarque subit une tempête et Robinson se réveille sur une île déserte, seul survivant de tout l'équipage. Armé seulement de son courage, il va trouver les moyens de sa survie. Mais la compagnie des hommes lui manque. Jusqu'au jour où il découvre un jeune homme, Vendredi, qui deviendra son compagnon.

The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait—six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that...

In this captivating quest that spans the globe, a young girl who wants to know everything challenges her assumptions about family, loyalty, and friendship as she fights to save her father's legacy--and to begin creating her own. Hallelujah Wonder wants to become one of the first female...

Finde die Antwort. Rette die Welt. Als die zwölfjährige Ami bei The Escape ankommt, denkt sie, es sei nur ein Spiel – ein Fluchtraum mit den üblichen Rätseln und Herausforderungen. Doch beim Treffen mit ihren Teamkollegen Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar und Min erfährt Ami, dass sie auserwählt...

Stickspur the honey bee farmer was in for some wonderful surprises after he lost all his honey bees in a major rain drought. And even though the drought seemed that it may last several more years than he had ever anticipated. Stickspur still refused to sell his land to the rich and greedy crop farmers who desperately seek after it.

I bulli sono ovunque, ma il tredicenne Sal Vidón sa come gestire quelli della peggior specie come Yasmany Robles: basta aprire un portale verso un altro universo, prendere un pollo crudo e infilarlo nel suo armadietto. Se poi nessuno ti vede e il pollo scompare, un ragazzo come Sal, mago dalle mille risorse, può mentire e liquidare l'accaduto come una potente illusione. Ma non puoi aprire un varco spazio-temporale senza conseguenze.

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and...

As a young girl, Brittany loses both her parents. She is left confused and despondent, not knowing how to move on with her life. Sent to a youth home, she meets other girls just as alone as she is. On the brink of giving up, she takes on an adventure with some newfound friends where she learns how to rise above her tragic past and find happiness.

Tater engages in an epic Battle for Freedom in this captivating, campfire style story—about a Mysterious White Buck, a boy's love for his Dog, two ruthless Bullies and a Mountain with Secrets. He discovers the Legendary Ghost Deer—a powerful white buck as big as an elk with a massive rack of antlers and a mysterious past. He forsakes his family's rough stock heritage of unwavering integrity and courage, giving way to fear, making a bet with two ruthless brothers now threatening to take his best friend—an old Blue Heeler dog named Bandit.

Cubs Stellan and Jytte survived their treacherous trek across the Nunquivik, but their quest to rescue their mother has only begun. Svenna is imprisoned at the sinister Ice Clock - the headquarters of the Grand Patek whose dangerous influence is spreading throughout the bear kingdom. Only one bear has ever stood up to the Grand Patek - Svern, the cubs' father, a famous warrior who's been in exile for years. And so, along with their friend Third, the cubs set out to find Svern in the legendary Den of Forever Frost - a place some bears claim never existed at all.