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Nel caldo soffocante di un pomeriggio d'agosto, una carrozza arriva in città, sollevando una nuvola di polvere e gli interrogativi di chi la vede passare. Non appena giungono al Bayerischer Hof, l'hotel più elegante dei dintorni, e vi si stabiliscono "per tutto il tempo che sarà necessario", comincia a correre la voce che il dottor Grimaldi sia giunto insieme alla figlia per risolvere il mistero che da un anno scuote la città: scoprire chi è Kaspar Hauser, il ragazzo apparso dal nulla dopo sedici anni di reclusione a opera di un misterioso aguzzino, e perché qualcuno lo minaccia di morte.

Parigi, 1832. La giovane Sophie sviene per la fame in casa della étoile dell'Opéra Céline Varens. È l'inizio di una singolare amicizia tra la ballerina e l'orfana, che grazie a Céline frequenterà la scuola tenuta da un vecchio aristocratico.

Seit dem Tod ihrer geliebten Mutter ist Lady Grace die beliebteste Zofe der Königin. Die Königin möchte, dass Grace verheiratet wird. Als Gerald nach dem Ball, bei dem Grace sich ihren Lieblingsverehrer hätte aussuchen sollen, tot aufgefunden wird, fällt der Verdacht auf Lord Robert. Aber Grace hat bemerkt, dass Sir Charles sich seltsam verhalten hat – und dass etwas mit der Leiche nicht stimmt. Mit ihren Freunden Ellie, dem Dienstmädchen, und Masou, dem Akrobaten, macht sich Lady Grace auf den Weg, um herauszufinden, was in dieser Nacht wirklich passiert ist.

Tarek, Tuk, Nata und Ren lernen sich kennen, als sie in den letzten Kriegstagen in die bereits völlig desolate Armee eingezogen werden. Als sie nur mit dem Spaten bewaffnet aufs Schlachtfeld ziehen sollen, desertieren sie. So zusammengeschweißt werden sie einander zur Familie. Jeder hat Unerträgliches erlebt, tief sitzen Scham und Schrecken. Bis ein Dilemma ihre Verbundenheit in Frage stellt.

Victor Vollmer, introduced to listeners in Paperboy and Copyboy, is twenty-one years old now and has been waiting for three years to reunite with Philomene Moreau, the South Louisiana free spirit who saved him from drowning in the Mississippi River. Soon after Phil arrives in Memphis, Vic's meticulously planned weekend comes crashing down as a world event unfolds.

Sul remoto monte Kagemine sorge il dōjō Mugen, un luogo fermo nel passato, governato dalla rigida disciplina della katana e dall'occhio attento della sensei Kurokawa. Il dōjō è l'ultima occasione di redenzione per il turbolento Takeshi Ito, tredici anni, nessuna famiglia e nessun futuro. Ma stavolta Takeshi si troverà ad affrontare ben più di qualche regola severa, perché una leggenda sanguinaria respira nella foresta, una storia legata a una miniera e a un samurai senza padrone.

هل تعرف معنى الوطن؟ هل جربت معنى الابتعاد عنه؟ هل تدرك قيمته أيا كان شكله أو مشاكله؟ «حنين » فتاة في مثل سنك تبحث عن الوطن الذي سُلب منها قهراً... حينما تركت بلدتها مع أسرتها في فلسطين المحتلة... وهربت من العراق الذي صار في خطر بعد استقرارها فيه... وفرت من سوريا التي اشتعلت نيرانها منذ سنوات وأصبح غالبية ناسها...لاجئين ولكنها أبداً لا تفقد الحنين لوطنها الذي تفتقده... ترى كيف ستشرح «حنين » للعالم مأساتها هي وملاين غيرها بعيداً عن ... الوطن؟ اقرأ... لتعرف

Die Zwillingsbrüder Fargon und Aiden finden nach dem grausamen Tod ihrer Eltern in der Königsstadt Astoria die Chance auf eine hoffnungsvolle Zukunft. Schon bald haben die beiden das höchste Ziel: Sie wollen Pferdereiter des Königs werden. Allerdings geht dieser Traum nur für einen von ihnen in Erfüllung, während der andere voller Groll der neuen Heimat den Rücken kehrt. Einige Sommer später treffen sie wieder aufeinander, und schnell wird klar, dass auch nach all der Zeit derselbe Unmut zwischen den Brüdern herrscht.

Sylvia Plath knows she was born to be remembered. She loves learning, literature, and writing, especially poetry. The problem is, she’s coming of age in a time when women are expected to happily set aside their dreams for a husband and a home. Even in high school, Sylvia struggles to reconcile the societal expectations placed on women and the ambitions she has for a great career. She aches for a partner and a family, but she longs to become a poet, too. And she’s afraid she can’t have both.

In 17th-century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell—and the Countess takes full advantage.

“Douglass sets a classic on fire with an inspired recasting that strips away time and all expectations." — Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of A Sitting in St. James From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a gripping and tender reimagining of The...

Fame meets Rent in this powerful YA debut about a boy who must reconcile with his identity and insecurity as he steps into the spotlight, from Broadway star Andrew Keenan-Bolger. "A powerful coming-of-age story...Fans of Malinda Lo’s Last Night at the Telegraph Club and John Green and David...

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

Schyłek II wojny światowej. Mela i Świst, młodzi powstańcy warszawscy, po kapitulacji stolicy trafiają do transportu do Auschwitz, z którego udaje im się uciec. Znajdują schronienie w podchęcińskiej leśniczówce u rodziny Jabłońskich. Tam Mela poznaje zamkniętego w sobie Wojtka, który niedawno stracił ojca. Kiedy Świst odejdzie szukać zaginionej matki, Mela będzie musiała poradzić sobie sama w obcym miejscu.

Fiesole, 1943. Sirio è una ragazzina con un nome da maschio e un talento innato per le bugie. Con la sua banda di amici attraversa boschi, cave e rovine, in un mondo dove la guerra sembra ancora lontana. L'armistizio dell'8 settembre, però, cambia tutto. In un castello fra le colline trovano un soldato ferito, incapace di parlare e senza memoria. È un nemico o un essere umano da salvare? Il gruppo si divide: qualcuno vuole aiutarlo, qualcun altro lasciarlo morire. Sirio sceglie la compassione e inizia una corsa sfrenata contro la paura, il tempo, la logica feroce della guerra.

Thrust to the mercy of the Mississippi river, thirteen-year-old Rowdy floats safely away as he watches the smoke rise from his burning farmhouse. His father, dead. His brother, dead. Both gunned down in front of him by a murderous gang of bandits. Now alone in the world, his perilous journey of survival begins, challenging and shaping him into the young man his father would want him to become. Pulled from the waters, he is given a chance by a lone river Captain and his mate. Working the trade routes between St. Louis and New Orleans, he learns to navigate safe passage.

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons "A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters...

Wren’s world shattered the day Arrik became king and broke every promise he’d made to her. Fueled by rage and betrayal, she must double-cross her husband to save the realm from war. But with every passing day, as her devilish king tries to entice Wren to stand by his side, she finds herself struggling not to fall for his charms and seduction. After years of scheming, Arrik finally held the world in his hands. But it wasn’t enough.

Édimbourg, 1817. Hazel est une jeune aristocrate à l'avenir tout tracé. Promise à un cousin, son rôle est de se préparer à devenir une épouse dévouée et soumise. Pourtant, Hazel rejette cette fatalité. Passionnée de médecine et aspirante chirurgienne, elle décide de braver les interdits liés à son sexe et à sa classe sociale pour suivre en secret des cours d'anatomie.

Winner of the American Library Association's 1956 Newberry Award! Carry On, Mr. Bowditch tells the inspiring, true adventures of Nat Bowditch, a boy during the American Revolution. Nat's passion for learning and his unstoppable spirit lead him from poverty and servitude to triumph and adventure at sea. Ultimately, Nat achieves everlasting fame for revolutionizing navigation, thus streamlining voyages and saving countless lives.