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Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight--the ability to See into the present and possibly...

The third title in the compelling Tales of the Otori – the story that began with Across the Nightingale Floor and Grass for his Pillow, Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn is an epic tale of love, power and destiny, set in a mythical world inspired by feudal Japan. Takeo and the exquisite...

Die Gestaltwandlerin Yumeko hat eine gefährliche Mission: Sie muss eine hochgeheime Pergamentrolle in Sicherheit bringen. Gerät das Schriftstück in die falschen Hände, könnte ein einziger böser Wunsch das ganze Reich für immer in die Finsternis stürzen. In dem wortkargen Samurai Tatsumi hatte sie einen starken Begleiter gefunden, der ihr Freund und Vertrauter wurde - und sogar ein wenig mehr. Doch Yumeko hat auch einen unberechenbaren Feind: den Dämon Hakaimono, der Jahrhunderte lang in das Samuraischwert Tatsumis gebannt war.

Longlisted for the National Book Award From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a fantasy perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli. When a girl who’s never longed for adventure is hit with a curse that begins to transform her into a demon, she embarks on a quest to reverse the curse...

Step into the world of Addie's Eyes, where a blind girl's imagination holds the key to a fantastic adventure. Set in a Victorian theater, this enchanted tale follows 12-year-old ADDIE ALEXANDER, a resilient young girl who is blind. Upon learning her beloved teacher is leaving, devastated Addie forms an unlikely bond with gentle FEDOR, a hairy Sideshow performer who enthralls and comforts her with fanciful stories of his “Lost Kingdom.”

In nineteenth century Norland, magic is forbidden, punishable by death. But it's coming for Clara. Clara was born to the nobility at a time when rank and power are often more valuable than the bonds of family. Her parents have plans for her, none that she wants, all involving her arranged marriage. From her birth, her entire life has been planned out-only what a future wife in society needs to know. Every step of her path is meant to end with her walking down an aisle and then popping out heirs.

Brought to you by Penguin. The second book in the Sally Lockhart Quartet, narrated by Adjoa Andoh. An elderly lady loses her money on an investment; a conjuror is pursued by thugs; and a clairvoyant mentions the name of the richest man in Europe and his mysterious company. Seemingly unconnected...

Before he joined the Armed Detective Agency, Osamu Dazai was the youngest-ever executive with the Port Mafia, the most notorious underground crime syndicate in all of Yokohama. Three of its members—Dazai, Odasaku, and Ango—formed a camaraderie despite their vast disparities in rank. When...

Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II. World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined...

Mycroft Holmes lässt ein neues Hauptquartier errichten, während ihn eine merkwürdige Nachricht erreicht. In Westafrika scheint sich eine Revolution anzubahnen. Frankenstein versucht dort mithilfe eines französischen Generals Einfluss auf den Stamm der Affenmenschen zu gewinnen, um diesen für seine Zwecke einzuspannen. Professor Johausen will seinen Stamm schützen, verfällt aber immer mehr dem Wahnsinn, während ihm die Verfolger dicht auf den Fersen sind.

Der größenwahnsinnige Verbrecher Robur ist mit unbekanntem Ziel entkommen. Von Florida aus nimmt Phileas Fogg die Suche nach seinem Gegner auf. Unterstützung erhält er dabei ausgerechnet von einem weiteren Widersacher: Victor Frankenstein. Die beiden Männer haben den Verdacht, dass Robur dieses Mal einen Schritt zu weit gegangen ist. Die Spuren führen dabei in den Dschungel von Indonesien. Dort befindet sich eine gewaltige, düstere Fabrik. Als Fogg und Frankenstein Roburs Absichten und dessen ungeheuerliche Auswirkungen erkennen, läuft ihnen die Zeit davon.

Die Besatzung des amerikanischen Forschungsschiffs Susquehanna macht während eines Einsatzes im Pazifik eine seltsame Entdeckung. Ein Himmelskörper nähert sich ihrer Position mit rasender Geschwindigkeit. Die Besatzung entgeht nur knapp einem Unglück, als das unbekannte Objekt unmittelbar neben ihnen ins Wasser schlägt und sofort versinkt. Was die Männer nicht ahnen: Die Raumkapsel, die vor einigen Tagen Richtung Mond abgeschossen wurde, ist von ihrer dramatischen Reise zurückgekehrt.

Phileas Fogg befindet sich auf der Rückreise nach Europa. Mitten auf dem Atlantik kommt es jedoch zu gefährlichen Vorfällen auf der kleinen Brigg Sally Palmer. Auch in London stehen die Dinge nicht zum Besten. Aouda wurde entführt, und Passepartout entgeht nur knapp einem heimtückischen Attentat. Doch da erhält er überraschend Hilfe von unerwarteter Seite. Es beginnt eine dramatische Suche nach Aouda Fogg, die ihrerseits auf einen alten Bekannten trifft. Sie muss erkennen, dass sie von ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit eingeholt wurde. Ist eine Rettung überhaupt noch möglich?

Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2015. Read by actress Emilia Fox, The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge, award-winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night. When Faith's father is found dead under mysterious circumstances, she stumbles upon a...

Two o'clock was missing. In an alternate Victorian world controlled by clock towers, a damaged clock can fracture time - and a destroyed one can stop it completely. It's a truth that 17-year-old clock mechanic Danny Hart knows all too well; his father has been trapped in a Stopped town east of London for three years. Though Danny is a prodigy who can repair not only clockwork but the very fabric of time, his fixation with staging a rescue is quickly becoming a concern to his superiors.

Zaria and Kane, alchemologist and con man, are a match made in hell—yet they'll have to team up again to stay out of jail, as new threats arise and rival kingpins clash throughout London's slums. Zaria Mendoza doesn't think she'll ever see Kane Durante again. In fact, she thinks he's dead...

When the emperor is assassinated, Sera Fitzempress is the noble most eligible to inherit the empire. Her upcoming marriage to the prince would cement her position. And as a champion for peace, Sera is the only promise of hope for staving off war between the worlds of Kingfountain and Muirwood. But standing between her and her enemies is just one devastating secret. Sera’s best friend, Cettie, a girl born of a lower class, has made a shattering discovery: her entire existence has been a lie.

'A beautifully realized setting, action and romance played out across a couple of generations, a high-class voyage to the long ago and far away – Lian Hearn has written a saga that will continue to give pleasure to many.' – Ursula K. Le Guin The Middle Country, home of the Otori clan is...

Set in a mythical, feudal, Japanese land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place against a background of warring clans, secret alliances, high honour and lightning swordplay. Lian Hearn's stunningly powerful bestseller, Across the Nightingale...

Born into an alternative frontier America where life is hard, and folk magic is real, Alvin is gifted with power, but he must learn to use his gift wisely. Dark forces are arrayed against Alvin, and only a young girl with second sight can protect him.