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On his 11th birthday, Jackson is nervous about moving up to middle school where he knows he'll be bullied by older kids, so he makes his wish, "I don't want to grow up!" When his 12th birthday rolls around, he discovers his wish came true: he's still 11, and he's starting fifth grade (again). At first, this is the perfect life. Jackson is the smartest kid in his class, the best on his baseball team, and the star of the school band. But after a few years of being eleven, he realizes his life is passing him by.

How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves—even if we are unsure of who we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho’s profound new work, The Witch of Portobello. It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who...

Imagine living in a country in which women and girls are not allowed to leave the house without a man. Imagine having to wear clothes that cover every part of your body, including your face, whenever you go out. In this powerful and realistic tale, eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family...

From the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who finished writing this extraordinary book just days before her assassination, comes a groundbreaking vision of how to bridge the widening gap between the Islamic world and the West. Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October 2007, after eight...

Die Aliens fordern Menschenopfer, sollten Noel und die Menschheit dieser Forderung nicht nachkommen, droht die Alien-Königin die ganze Menschheit auszurotten. Doch werden die Aliens ihr Versprechen halten oder werden sie die Erde dennoch erobern wollen? Im Raumschiff der Fremden kommt es zur großen, entscheidenden Schlacht.

"If this is one of those robocalls, please delete my number,” orders Reinalda Paraíso, a painter whose work lies at the heart of C. Quintana’s new play, The 126-Year-Old Artist. On the other end of the line is Yésica Ortega, a young, queer, Latine curator who “discovers” Reinalda's work at a flea market and becomes obsessively determined to make a name for them both.

Dark Stars, edited by John F.D. Taff, is a tribute to horror’s longstanding short fiction legacy, featuring 12 terrifying original stories from today's most noteworthy authors, with an introduction by bestselling author Josh Malerman and an afterword by Ramsey Campbell.

The acclaimed British novelist and short story master who "recruits admires with each book" (Hilary Mantel) discusses her latest novel with fellow author Colm Tóibín (House of Names). Ingeniously moving between past and present, Late in the Day exposes how infinite alternate configurations lie beneath the seemingly dependable arrangements we make for our lives. With a reading by Rita Wolf (An Ordinary Muslim).

The award-winning author of Esperanza Rising talks about her stunning new book, a fictional biography of Pablo Neruda's younger years that combines elements of magical realism with poetry, history and literary fiction. This inspirational book beautifully depicts how the awkward, shy, imaginative Chilean schoolboy Neftali Reyes, mesmerized by the natural world, became the world-renowned poet Pablo Neruda. Rita Wolf will perform an excerpt from the novel.

The Newbery Medalist ( The Tale of Despereaux) talks about her eagerly anticipated new novel, a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true, with kids ages 8 and up. The event includes an excerpt performed by actress Rita Wolf, a discussion with the audience, a creative writing project, and a book signing

Ein abgelegenes Haus in Sussex. Die Landstreicher Philby und Zack wittern bei ihrem Einbruch ihre große Chance. Doch anstatt einer lohnenden Beute wartet auf sie eine schreckliche Gefahr in Form von mehreren maskierten Gestalten. Nur wenig später erhält Oscar Wilde den Auftrag, sich dieses geheimnisvolle Haus einmal näher anzusehen. Es wird der Auftakt zu einem haarsträubenden Abenteuer, das in einer gefährlichen Zugreise nach Schottland gipfelt, denn an Bord befinden sich Wildes Gegner vom mysteriösen Zirkel der Sieben, die einen verhängnisvollen Plan in die Tat umsetzen wollen.

Der Puppenspieler Yuri, seine Tochter Blanka und ihr Bruder Branko gehören zum fahrenden Volk. Immer wieder werden sie beschimpft und oft verjagt, so auch in einem kleinen rumänischen Dorf. Vladan, Anführer einer Gruppe brutaler Verbrecher, hat ein Auge auf die hübsche Blanka geworfen und bedrängt sie. Als seine Tochter plötzlich verschwindet, fürchtet Yuri um ihr Leben und begibt sich mit Branko auf die Suche nach ihr. Dabei geraten die beiden in eine Falle und Yuri wird grausam getötet. Blanka kann Vladan entkommen und sinnt auf Rache.