Showing results for "Isabel" in Literature & Fiction

"Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut." --Dana Mele, author of People Like Us Hannah's a witch, but not the kind you're thinking of. She's the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire...

Alex viene affidato alla nonna Kate, famosa giornalista sempre in giro per il mondo, ora in partenza per l'Amazzonia, alla ricerca di una creatura eccezionale avvistata nella foresta, una bestia di dimensioni mostruose e dai micidiali poteri che semina il terrore. Presto i due ragazzi, diventati amici inseparabili, sono costretti a porsi interrogativi sempre più inquietanti. Chi vuole sterminare gli indios? Qual è il mistero dell'acqua della vita e delle uova di cristallo?

Inez ha attraversato il mondo per raggiungere l'Egitto e, contro il parere di tutti, gettarsi nella ricerca disperata di risposte a proposito della recente e misteriosa scomparsa dei genitori. Questo l'ha condotta su un sentiero rischioso, segnato da perdite, sofferenze, tradimenti e una magia pericolosa che ha radici profonde. Quando lo zio la mette alle strette e le impone un ultimatum, per guadagnare la propria indipendenza la ragazza compie un gesto estremo con la complicità di Whitford Hayes, l'assistente tuttofare di Tío Ricardo e suo iniziale nemico.

Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. Now Ximena’s motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge, and her rare ability to spin thread from moonlight.

Isabel Sterling's gripping sequel to These Witches Don't Burn is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. Hannah Walsh just wants to finish high school. It’s her senior year, so she should be focusing on classes and hanging out with her new girlfriend, Morgan. But it turns out...

Alex ha quindici anni. La malattia della madre lo costringe a lasciare una tranquilla cittadina californiana per seguire l'eccentrica nonna Kate, reporter di professione, in una spedizione nel centro dell'Amazzonia. Bisogna cercare una Bestia mostruosa e gigantesca che paralizza con il suo odore chi la incontra. Alex si trova così ad affrontare eventi e situazioni eccezionali, dalle banali punture d'insetti all'incontro con animali feroci, come l'affascinante giaguaro.

Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2014 July 24 My mother named me Gabriella, after my grandmother who, coincidentally, didn't want to meet me when I was born because my mother was unmarried, and therefore living in sin. My mom has told me the story many, many, MANY, times of how, when she...

Catalina Quiroga is a Condesa without a country. She's lost the Inkasisa throne, the loyalty of her people, and her best friend. Banished to the perilous Yanu Jungle, Catalina knows her chances of survival are slim, but that won't stop her from trying to escape. Her duty is to rule. While running for her life, Catalina is rescued by Manuel, the son of her former general who has spent years searching for allies. With his help, Catalina could find the city of gold that's home to the fierce Illari people and strike a deal with them for an army to retake her throne.

The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Renée Watson, Jes Baker, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty. By combining the talents of renowned fat YA and middle-grade authors, as well as fat influencers and creators, The (Other) F Word offers teen listeners and activists of all ages a tool for navigating our world with confidence and courage.

""A tapestry of mysteries, myths, and machinations, all held together by a shimmering thread of love between women."" —Samantha Shannon, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree This stunning Greek mythology–inspired sapphic fantasy blends the story of Eros and...

Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction.

A group of famous TikTokers begin turning on each other when one member is found dead at their beachfront Malibu mansion in this twisty thriller. The six teenagers who make up the Lit Lair have it made. A beachfront mansion, millions of followers, stunning good looks, and sponsorship deals...

Sophie works for the local florist, so she's part of every big event in her small hometown, delivering flowers and making sure things run smoothly (which they almost never do). This year, Sophie has tons of events to get through - including a wedding, a funeral, a Valentine's Day party, a Fourth of July cookout, Thanksgiving, and a New Year's Eve bash. And at each event, she runs into Andrew, the distractingly cute - and annoyingly pompous - guy working for the local caterer.

In Pauls Leben läuft alles schief: Er liebt ein Mädchen, das er nicht bekommen kann, ist Frontmann einer Rock-Band – obwohl er eigentlich gar nicht singen kann und mehr auf Electrobeats steht – und jedes Gespräch mit seinem Vater endet in Streit und mit Geschrei. Als er dann auch noch per Zufall erfährt, dass er nicht der biologische Sohn seiner Mutter ist, beginnt er sein bisheriges Leben und sein Umfeld in Frage zu stellen. Die Suche nach seiner leiblichen Mutter wird gleichzeitig zu einer Suche nach sich selbst.