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Long-time fans and newcomers alike will relish this animal fable from Brian Jacques, whose books, including Redwall and Mossflower, are best sellers on both children's and adult lists. In Triss, the hero is a spunky young squirrelmaid who escapes servitude and finds a new destiny as a warrior at Redwall Abbey.

In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give listeners deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favorite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined.

When Mr. Stone died he had only one relative, his grandson, Graham. Graham had been informed that he was to have the one thing of value on the farm, known only as “mystery boy.” Unfortunately, no one knew who or what “mystery boy” was. The Hollisters, therefore, were quite surprised to find that the hobbyhorse they purchased at the sale held the key to the identity of this strange bequest.

Sir Damian Cray is a philanthropist, peace activist, and the world's most famous pop star. But still it's not enough. He needs more if he is to save the world. Trouble is, only Alex Rider recognizes that it's the world that needs saving from Sir Damian Cray. But in the past, Alex has always had the backing of the government. This time, he's on his own. Can one teenager convince the world that the most popular man on earth is a madman bent on destruction, before time runs out?

The time has come for Fireheart - now Firestar, leader of ThunderClan - to face his destiny. Tigerstar's sinister ambitions have brought the whole forest to the brink of a terrible and deadly battle. Now prophecies will unfold, and heroes will rise....

Adams returns to the vivid and distinctive world he created in that enduring work, reacquainting listeners with the characters we know and love, including Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion and the legendary rabbit hero El-ahrairah. These compelling tales include all-new adventures, with the younger generation of rabbits eager to find out about the heroic age that existed before they were born.

For 12-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles). Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch.

While riding their motorcycles along the Shore Road, Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their pal Chet Morton, meet a local fisherman who has just had his car stolen. The three boys give chase, and further down the road find their chum, Jack Dodd, and his father being questioned by the police because a stolen car was found in their yard. The Hardy boys, of course, resolve to solve the case and clear their friend’s name, as many other auto thefts have also taken place recently.

When a poor miller boasts to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the young woman finds herself in a dangerous predicament. With her life at stake, she is visited by a strange, impish figure who offers to help her—for a price. As the story unfolds, the miller's daughter must outwit the cunning Rumpelstiltskin to save her child and herself from a terrible fate.

Long ago, when the mountains looked down on a bare, quiet valley, Molly's grandparents planted tiny saplings in a newly cleared field. Now Molly and her cousin Sam pick apples from the orchard to make blue-ribbon applesauce! Recipe Included.

Every day, Coyote and Bear worked hard in their garden. They hoed the weeds and watered the ground. But Coyote wanted to make sure the best part of the crop went to him, not Bear. So he decided he would play a trick.

Schneeweißchen, Rosenrot und ihre Mutter haben bei sich einen Bären aufgenommen, der im Winter Obdach suchte. Es ist ein sehr besonderer Bär, und Schneeweißchen hat ihn schnell sehr liebgewonnen. Als er sich im Frühjahr jedoch wieder von der Familie verabschiedet, um in den Wald zurückzukehren, ist Schneeweißchen so unglücklich, dass sie ihm verzweifelt hinterherläuft. Aus Angst um sie, zumal der Wald offenbar verzaubert ist, macht sich ihre Schwester Rosenrot mit Doc Croc und Yoyo auf die Suche nach ihr. Schon bald begegnen sie einem hässlichen Zwerg, der ganz offensichtlich mit dem Geheimnis des Bären zu tun hat.

Hans verkauft die einzige Kuh seiner Mutter für vier Zauberbohnen. Die Mutter ist bitter enttäuscht von ihrem Sohn. Am nächsten Tag ist aus den Bohnen eine riesige Bohnenranke in den Himmel gewachsen. Hans, Yoyo und Doc Croc klettern hinauf und müssen dort einen bösen Riesen besiegen. Dabei finden sie einen großen Schatz. Von nun an ist Hans Mutter wieder richtig stolz auf ihn.

Get ready for a heartwarming and thrilling adventure in A Safe Place for Bailey Beetle! This captivating audiobook follows the exciting journey of Bailey, a daring and curious ladybug who embarks on an unforgettable adventure away from his family. What starts as a quest for exploration quickly turns into a journey of discovery, friendship, and self-realization as Bailey finds himself in unexpected and mysterious situations.

Byron lädt zu seinem Geburtstag alle seine Freunde auf eine Yacht ein. Auch Cleo, Rikki und Emma. Rikki und Cleo erfinden natürlich eine Ausrede, da die Gefahr zu groß ist, dass ihr Geheimnis auffliegt. Nur Emma kann der Einladung des charmanten Byron nicht wiederstehen. Die Mädchen hätten schon genug damit zu tun, aufzupassen, dass sie sich nicht vor allen Gästen Meerjungfrauen verwandeln.

Уникальное произведение мировой литературы на стыке фантастики и социальной сатиры Путешествия Гулливера уже почти три столетия остаются актуальными для читателей всех возрастов. Поборник справедливости и уличитель невежества, Джонатан Свифт не только высмеивал человеческие пороки, но еще лихо закручивал сюжет и придумывал уникальные миры. Вас ждут путешествия Лемюэля Гулливера в чудные королевства, населенные лилипутами и великанами, лживыми философами и учеными, разумными лошадьми и озверевшими людьми. Новое звучание мирового шедевра — в завораживающем исполнении Максима Суханова.

Cleo beschließt mit ihren Freundinnen Emma und Rikky tauchen zu gehen. Während ihres Ausflugs gelangen sie zufällig in eine Grotte auf Mako Island – und verwandeln sich dort in Meerjungfrauen. Von da an werden sie jedes Mal zu Meerjungfrauen, wenn sie mit Wasser in Berührung kommen. Erst, wenn sie trocknen, werden sie wieder zu Menschen. Natürlich verändert sich das Leben der drei dadurch enorm.

Алиса в Зазеркалье — детская книга английского писателя Льюиса Кэрролла, написанная в 1871 году как продолжение книги Алиса в Стране чудес. Алиса представляет будто в отражение можно пройти и к своему удивлению действительно оказывается за зеркалом. На первый взгляд там все выглядит конечно, но со временем случаются невероятно причудливые вещи.

It's time for a change, so Dominic packs his collection of hats and his piccolo and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt to rob him. Legend of his victory quickly spreads, and each new friend Dominic meets tells him a story of their own less-fortunate meeting with the villains, and asks for help from the heroic dog. But can one lone dog bring down an entire band of hooligans?

All Ruby Behl wants for her 17th birthday is a good career path match, and to kiss her best friend and longtime crush, Wesley Fairchild. Unfortunately, the simplicity of teenage wishes evaporated a decade ago when the Tercera virus nearly wiped out the human race. Transmitted through touch, the slightest contact is prohibited in the safe haven community of Port Gibson.