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A New York Times bestseller! What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the...

Kann ihre Liebe dem Hass trotzen und den Tod besiegen? Ophelia befindet sich nun endgültig zwischen den Fronten. Die regierungstreuen Anhänger der Abkehr von jeder Technologie und die Widerstandsgruppe ReVerse bekämpfen sich mit allen Mitteln. Letztere wird inzwischen vom mächtigsten Gegner der königlichen Familie angeführt. Als die Stimmung in der Bevölkerung umzuschlagen droht, muss der König alles auf eine Karte setzen. Und Ophelia muss sich entscheiden, was sie bereit ist zu opfern, wenn sie ihre große Liebe und ihr Land retten will.

Der erste Jugendroman über Vietnam. Amerika-Experte Thomas Jeier hat einen bewegenden Antikriegsroman und eine berührende Geschichte von Freundschaft und Liebe geschrieben. Amerika, 1969: Auf dem Höhepunkt des Vietnam-Kriegs geht die junge Linda Corman als Krankenschwester nach Vietnam. Im Dschungel lernt sie die Grauen des Krieges aus nächster Nähe kennen. Ihre beste Freundin Debbie bleibt in den USA und protestiert mit Hunderttausenden gegen das rücksichtslose Vorgehen der US-Armee in Vietnam.

The second book in Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the...

The explosive finale to Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! He is a Legend. She is a Prodigy. Who will be Champion? June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their...

Scarlet’s true identity has been revealed, but her future is uncertain. Her forced marriage to Lord Gisbourne threatens Robin and Scarlet’s love, and as the royal court descends upon Nottingham for the appointment of a new Sheriff, the people of Nottingham hope that Prince John will appoint their beloved Robin Hood. But Prince John has different plans for Nottingham that revolve around a fateful secret from Scarlet’s past even she isn’t yet aware of.

Only the greatest loves can survive great danger.... Imprisoned by Prince John for months, Scarlet finds herself a long way from Nottinghamshire. After a daring escape, she learns that King Richard's life is in jeopardy, and Eleanor of Aquitaine needs Scarlet's help to free him. For a lifelong thief, this newfound allegiance to the crown - her family - is a strange feeling. Scarlet knows that helping Eleanor will put her and those she loves back in Prince John's sights.

One day, 15-year-old Emily Dickinson meets a mysterious, handsome young man. Surprisingly, he doesn't seem to know who she or her family is. And even more surprisingly, he playfully refuses to divulge his name. Emily enjoys her secret flirtation with Mr. "Nobody" until he turns up dead in her family's pond. She's stricken with guilt. Only Emily can discover who this enigmatic stranger was before he's condemned to be buried in an anonymous grave. Her investigation takes her deep into town secrets, blossoming romance, and deadly danger.