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There's a gorgeous new guy at Nightshade High: Duke Sherrad, a fortune-teller claiming to have descended from Gypsies. Even though she's psychic herself, Daisy is skeptical of Duke's powers. But when a teacher who was the subject of one of his predictions ends up dead, she begins to wonder if Duke is the real deal after all. Maybe if Daisy can track down the teacher's killer, she can find out the truth. The only trouble is, all signs point to the murderer being of the furry persuasion. Is Daisy any match for a werewolf?

"Herba negra" es basa en les aventures d’un grup de tres joves que pretenen salvar el planeta d’una nova espècie de planta que apareix per totes bandes. La ingesta d’aquesta planta, en forma de beguda, facilita que una organització secreta pugui tenir el control de tota la societat. Lluitant contra rellotge, els joves hauran d’anar descobrint coses per tal de poder salvar el món. Una novel·la amb personatges sòlids d’una densitat psicològica molt interessant que atrapa i té una evolució "in crescendo", que ens manté amb suspens fins al final.

Ernesto Parma inicia el viaje de su vida cuando vuelve al pueblo gallego donde nació para ver casar a su prima María. Un suceso tan poco frecuente como un terremoto le hace conocer una realidad que le es ajena. Unas fuerzas atávicas y desconocidas se involucran en su existencia transportándolo a una situación absolutamente desconocida e incontrolable. Mientras un grupo de brujas llevan a cabo una ceremonia ancestral en una pequeña ermita en medio del monte, el sargento Sanlúcar, de la Guardia Civil, comprueba cómo una sencilla investigación se convierte en una peligrosa aventura.

Nie hätte sich der zwölfjährige Ardan allein in den raunenden Wald gewagt. Weiß er doch, dass dieser von magischen Geschöpfen und schaurigen Kreaturen der Anderswelt bevölkert ist. Kein Lebender hat ihn je durchquert. Doch als sein Dorf zerstört und seine Eltern versklavt werden, lässt das Schicksal ihm keine Wahl. Um seinen Clan zu retten, muss er seine Angst überwinden. Mit dem Mädchen Fema, einem Wesen aus der Anderswelt, findet er eine Verbündete, die sich mit ihm auf die abenteuerliche Reise in den Norden wagt.

Tom Sawyer ist mit Huck Finn auf dem Weg, wieder einmal den Mississippi hinunter. Tante Sally und Onkel Silas wollen sie besuchen. Doch auf der Fahrt beginnt ein wahrhaftiges Krimi-Abenteuer - und wer könnte den Fall lösen, wenn nicht Detektiv Tom Sawyer?

Un archeologo scomparso. Un pugnale con incisioni in una lingua misteriosa. Una setta segreta cinese. Premonizioni e indizi convergono sotto la superficie di Roma, dove si concentrano leggende di antiche divinità e di civiltà lontane. Una missione pericolosa per la Compagnia dei Serpenti: Riccardo, un debito in storia ma coraggio da vendere, Gianni, secchione ma non troppo, e Milena, una tredicenne che vive pericolosamente ma senza mai rovinarsi il trucco.

When rising star Paris Secord (aka DJ ParSec) is found dead on her turntables, it sends the local music scene reeling. No one is feeling that grief more than her shunned pre-fame best friend, Kya, and ParSec's chief groupie, Fuse - two sworn enemies who happened to be the ones who discovered her body. The police have few leads, and when the trail quickly turns cold, the authorities don't seem to be pushing too hard to investigate further. Only no one counted on Paris's deeply loyal fans, ParSec Nation, or the outrage that would drive Fuse and Kya to work together.

This fast-paced and immersive thriller shows just how hard one girl will fight back against corruption and violence, knowing any breath might be her last. Publisher’s Weekly said, “Gabriel's debut demonstrates how technology can be used to incite violence, and fans of Barry Lyga and Morgan...

High school sophomore Matt Pine used to think he'd grow up to be a superhero. He can move things with his mind…but nothing big enough to matter. It wasn't big enough to save his mom from dying in a fire five years ago. Ever since that night, Matt's been hiding from his Ability, and he's realized that superheroes don't exist—not in the real world.

Goth girl Jenna Kelley can read minds, the ultimate tool for rebellion. But when her alcoholic mother is hospitalised, a stranger claiming to be her long-lost dad appears, promising a fresh start. Her gifted classmates think so, but Jenna is so determined to have a real parent around and ignores her powerful intuition. Her gift for truth might be useless if her heart refuses to listen. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of school drama and paranormal adventure, this light-hearted action-adventure series was adapted into a hit CBBC television drama in 2025.

La recette du crime parfait. Naël est mort. Un an après, Charlie et Zoé, deux adolescentes aussi brillantes qu’attachantes, découvrent de troublants indices. Malgré les cours de p âtisserie et les premiers sentiments amoureux, elles se lancent dans une enquête risquée pleine de rebondissements. Messages menaçants, incidents étranges... Quelqu'un veut les faire taire. Mais qui, et pourquoi ? Les secrets s'accumulent, les pistes s'entremêlent, et le danger se rapproche .

Shadows of New Hope" introduces the Cahill sisters Genevieve, Samantha, and Gwen as they grapple with the tragic loss of their parents and the revelation of their inherited witch powers. Genevieve, the eldest, struggles to control her gift of foresight while caring for her sisters. Samantha battles a dangerous curse that amplifies her fire magic, and Gwen discovers her ability to communicate with nature. As they navigate their powers, they uncover a dark force rising in New Hope, linked to a banished coven seeking to reclaim the town.

Riley, an orphan boy living in Victorian London, has achieved his dream of becoming a renowned magician, the Great Savano. He owes much of his success to Chevie, a seventeen-year-old FBI agent who traveled from the future in a time pod and helped him defeat his murderous master, Albert Garrick...

Nachdem mehrere mysteriöse Todesfälle durch Giftschlangenbisse die Stadt Wien erschüttern, wird eine Soko des LKA beauftragt, die Mordserie zu klären. Inspektor Karl Öhlinger und sein Partner Osram Djago „Django“ geraten bei ihren Ermittlungen in die dunkle Welt der Schlangenhalter und Reptilienmessen. Begleitet von der exzentrischen Biologin Prof. Eusebia Veitskamp, die sich nicht weniger um die Menschenopfer als um den Zustand ihrer geliebten Schlangen sorgt.

En 1947, Jeanne Malendrin (23 ans) était ce qu'on appelle une aventurière. Exploratrice, passionnée de l'Égypte Ancienne, elle étudiait la pyramide de Khéops. Certains prétendent qu'elle aurait découvert ce que tous les archéologues (et les pilleurs) recherchent depuis toujours : la chambre funéraire ! Était-ce vrai ? Nul ne le sait ! Car un jour, alors qu'elle se trouvait dans la pyramide, elle s'est enflammée, avant de... disparaître ! On dit qu'elle aurait été victime d'une malédiction...

Du château de Chenonceau à celui de Chambord, en passant par l'immense château royal de Blois, Axel, Nathan et Gabbie partent à la recherche d'un lien entre tous ces lieux chargés d'histoires.

After abandoning a life full of deception and mistrust, fifteen-year-old Cadel has finally found his niche. He has a proper home, good friends, and loving parents. He’s even studying at a real university. But he’s still not safe from Prosper English, who’s now a fugitive from...

Matt Stribling is stuck spending another holiday with his brilliant yet scatterbrained archaeologist father. When Matt arrives to find the place turned upside down and his father missing, he’s not immediately worried. But a cryptic message and strange sandy footprints soon convince Matt that...

A lot has changed for Cadel Piggott recently. Everything he thought he knew about his life has been blown to bits. In some cases, literally. He still has a genius IQ and a fascination with systems of all kinds, but he‚s no longer in cahoots with Dr. Darkkon, the most powerful criminal...

"This may be the most charming book I’ve read all year." --The New York Times "I don’t know when I last read a book with such pure and unalloyed pleasure." –Philip Pullman, internationally bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder award, this...