Ungdomsböcker

Lexi is 11 years old, she currently lives in Cairo Egypt with her parents and siblings. She attends school, takes swimming and tennis lessons and stays active in her church. YiaYia is one of her Grandmothers

Brynn Nichols is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle I can't decipher.She's my best friend's twin sister, the only girl immune to my charms. Far too wholesome for a player like me.Getting under her skin is my favorite pastime. And it's not hard to do considering how much she hates me.But when football and summer classes take us to the same college, her brother makes me promise to watch over her. Keep an eye on her since he can't.I try to resist her, I really do.She's off-limits.Too good for me.There are a million reasons acting on my attraction toward her is wrong.But her biting remarks and constant scowls aren't enough to keep me at bay. Especially when her psycho roommate leaves her in need of a place to stay.Inviting her to bunk with me for the summer is the worst possible idea.But I never said I was smart.Several kisses and one heated encounter later, I'm in over my head.If her brother finds out about us, he'll kill me.So, we agree to keep it quiet.But there are demons lurking behind her smooth skin, soft lips, and long blonde hair. Reasons for her ire I don't know about. And when I discover the truth, the lines between loyalty, love, and friendship are drawn.Now I'm so far away from the line, I can't even see it anymore.And with the way I'm feeling, I'm not sure I want to.**Trigger warning: Though there are no explicit scenes, this book contains themes surrounding sexual assault.****Though this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.**

A mouse, an elephant and a snake become friends in an intriguing story of a mouse that begins and ends in New York City. An interesting trip to the other side of the world changes everything for the mouse and his human caretakers. Is it even possible for a mouse, an elephant and a snake to become friends?Travel along with Squeaky, Sneaky and Snarky and their adventures. This is not a picture book, but a novel, that uses the reader's imagination to create the scenes and pictures as they developIs this a book of fiction, or could it be a possible future reality? Anything can happen as you will discover.

What magic does the Library hold?Adopted at birth by a loving family of magic users, fifteen-year-old Ryn desperately wants to fit in, but the law is clear: only those with documented bloodlines use magic. If Ryn's birth parents remain unknown, she will be denied the use of magic along with the knowledge and training those ancestors could provide.When Ryn receives an unexpected invitation to search for her legacy in the closely guarded ancestral Library, she leaps at the chance. With its odd passageways and hidden treacherous rooms, the Library holds powerful knowledge, keys to ancient mysteries, and potentially, Ryn's heritage.To her dismay Ryn's quest is thwarted by the very tutor who committed to mentoring her. Time is short. Access to the Library will end with her tutor's departure, and navigating this labyrinth could prove too much for a girl with no Ancestors to call on. If Ryn can't find her heritage before she comes of age, her chance to become a magic user will disappear.Find out what happens in The Slayer's Magic by C.J. Hosack!

On her fifteenth birthday, Emerson Page finds herself amid chaos in Times Square on New Year's Eve.Like her deceased mother, a renowned anthropologist, Emerson is a Starlighter-she has a strong internal light that she can call into her hands and use as a tool. Now, trained to use her gift, she is ready to leave her home in New York City and find the treasure her mother died trying to find-a book written by the muses of Greek mythology that holds the secret to limitless human creativity.Emerson's grandmother, who went missing when her mother was a child, re-emerges with the information about the book's location. The book of the Muses is in the land of the faeries below Dublin, Ireland that's rooted in Celtic mythology and operates nothing like her own world. Emerson discovers she's not the only one who knows about the book's whereabouts. One of her family's closest friends betrays her and sets out to find and take the book for himself. Now they're locked in a race to reach it first.With her two closest friends and her service dog, Friday, who helps her manage her PTSD caused by the tragic loss of her mother seven years earlier, Emerson falls through levels of the underworld below Dublin. They face physical, mental, and emotional struggles on their journey that push every limit they have. They encounter magical beings from Celtic mythology and convince them to help them reach the faeries in the hopes of persuading them to give Emerson the book.

Experience the enchanting journey of Hillary Germaine in this captivating coming-of-age tale that will transport you to the idyllic landscapes of Oregon.As Hillary eagerly anticipated her seventeenth summer, she had envisioned a magical romance with the "perfect" guy, but her dreams took an unexpected turn when her parents surprised her with a plane ticket to Oregon. Reluctantly leaving behind her privileged life in Iowa, she embarked on a journey to the remote town of Reesville, Oregon, to assist her elderly Aunt Fay at the charming Rainsong Inn.Initially hurt and bewildered by this abrupt change of plans, Hillary's perspective shifted when she overheard a conversation suggesting her adoptive parents might want to get rid of her. Fueled by a newfound determination, she embraced the summer as a test of her independence.Over the course of the summer, Hillary unraveled the true meaning of a "gorgeous guy," experienced the challenges of self-reliance, and eventually uncovered the real intentions behind her parents' decision to send her to Reesville. Join Hillary Germaine as she navigates the complexities of young adulthood and learns the transformative power of independence, the nuances of genuine relationships, and the magic that lies within unexpected destinations.

When Beatrice wakes in a magical swamp called Ebenezer, she's met with the baffling wit and curious whims of the swamp's single other human inhabitant, the boy "king," Tom. But something is haunting Ebenezer, and Beatrice must solve the mystery of the swamp before a lurking terror devours them both.

When their aunt Finna misses their father's funeral, fourteen-year-old twins Colm and Clíana know she has to be in trouble. Finna finally appears with an explanation: she's developed an illata, a unique magical power, and she's used it to become one of the city's best bounty hunters. At least, until a few weeks ago, when a powerful criminal underlord finally got the better of her. Now, he's marked her as one of his own. Finna promises the twins that she can handle it, but they know she's lying.Certain he can save her from the underlord, Colm follows Finna back to the city, while Clíana chases after them as soon as she realizes her brother's gone. However, Colm's attempted rescue goes awry once he steals a mysterious pair of dice, and he must escape from the underlord's thugs himself. Clíana, meanwhile, sets out to recruit the help of a wizard fluent in the magical language of Alchema. Her search introduces her to an elite, exclusive world, a world she finds both intriguing and impossibly beyond her reach. As both twins move toward finding Finna, and each other, they soon realize they've stepped into a world, and a mystery, bigger than they ever imagined-a world of dueling magical fates.

May the Light go with you.With one Shadow vanquished, it seems that all three races of Terrasohnen can finally be at peace with one another. But once more, the Darkness threatens that dream of peace.Reith knows his destiny is still to come, but with each day Terrasohnen grows more and more hopeless as the Shadow once again falls over the free people of Terrasohnen. Can Reith stay strong enough to fulfill his destiny or will he also fall to the Shadow?

Years after the mysterious death of her father, sixteen-year-old Josie Owens wants nothing more than to carry on his legacy as an engineer aboard November's Dawn. This colossal walking ark has traveled the bottom of the oceans carrying the last remnants of humanity after an all-consuming flood. But Josie's dreams drown when she discovers the secret her father died for: the ark was never meant to stay submerged. This knowledge makes Josie, and those she loves, an instant target to those who would sacrifice anything to keep the status quo from changing and to those who want nothing more than to upend the firm hierarchy. At the same time, a glitch in the navigation system sends November's Dawn directly toward a miles deep trench.Faced with a multitude of challenges, Josie wonders if pursuing her father's last wishes is worth the cost. Corruption and injustice permeate the last vestiges of humanity, but what if the great unknown of the world above is worse than their fragile existence below? If she follows her father's vision, the ark could be destroyed on the surface. If she follows the rebels, revolution could tear the ark apart from within. One way or another, Josie is the only one with the knowledge to make the final decision. If she makes the wrong one, not only will the ark fail, but the last spark of humanity will fade into darkness.

All new challenges await Bixby on Level 3!Only now, much more is at stake than a mere $100 million dollars.Bixby Timmons has entered the toughest level yet, and if she's to win, not only will she have to embark on a dangerous climb up the Matterhorn, but she'll have to deal with cut-throat competitors who will stop at nothing to see her lose. The deadly traps and puzzles are just an added bonus, and the secrets she uncovers along the way? They're ones she never in a million years would have seen coming.

Desta never imagined such a heart-wrenching loss and journey into a strange land and an unknowable future. An old compass and wooden rod had turned Desta's life upside down and propelled him into the unknown. Desta is an Ethiopian student prophesied to earn a modern education and find a missing ancient Coin of Magic and Fortune. After high school, he was set to study medicine in Bulgaria and search for the shekel. But at the last minute, his devices instead directed him to follow the sun west to pursue his goals. A friend hastily finds him a college and a benefactor for a year, and Desta travels westward across the globe from Ethiopia to America. Alone in a strange culture and land, plagued with fear and doubt, Desta struggles at first, but as his new life unfolds, he wins the hearts and minds of his benefactors, fellow collegians, and those who may help him in his life quests. The divining tools that disrupted his life plans have yet to bring him near the missing shekel, but new tantalizing clues from the strangers and mysterious spirits he meets give Desta hope that his coming year at a prestigious new university will lead him to it.

Join Taylor Swift, the guitar-wielding champion of empowerment, as she faces her greatest challenge yet in the heart of Melodia. When darkness threatens to snuff out the light of hope, Taylor must harness the power of her music to overcome the shadows and inspire a city in need. With courage, resilience, and the strength of her melodies, Taylor Swift proves that even in the darkest of times, empowerment will always prevail.

A book of prophecies and legends... Dive into the depths with The Mermaid Chronicles, the ultimate companion guide to the mesmerizing series that unveils the hidden world of ocean shapeshifters. From the ethereal merfolk and swift selachii to the elusive eelusionists and majestic dragon kings, this compendium illuminates the rich tapestry of legends, history, and prophecies that bind these extraordinary beings. Embarking on a captivating journey through the sunken city of Atlantis, you'll discover untold myths and hinted legends, unravel hidden motivations, unearth lesser-known characters, as well as learn about the arcane powers of the magical relics that shape the destiny of those who reside on the lost island. Prepare to be swept away on a tide of love, magic, betrayal, and adventure as you explore the vast and enchanting universe of ocean shapeshifters and their enthralling tales. A must-read for fans of the series.

Fifteen-year-old Daria Brennan doesn't want to hear people's thoughts. She doesn't want to see ghosts-or talk to dead people. And she definitely doesn't want to help solve a forty-year-old murder. But Amanda wants revenge, and Daria is the first human contact she's had since the day she died. Now the killer is after Daria and her friends. Can they solve Amanda's murder before becoming his next victim?

The last battle will be won or lost in cyberspace."Killer ending to the beloved Sulan series! Camille Picott has outdone herself with the seventh book in this excellent YA series." - Goodreads ReviewerAmerica has fallen. Millions have been murdered by a modified strain of the pneumonic plague.A megalomaniac has taken over the White House and proclaimed himself king.In a last desperate offensive, Sulan and her friends set plans in motion for a risky cyberspace attack. To carry out their mission, they will design a new technology as dangerous as the enemy they face.If they fail in their mission, their lives-and the fate of America-will be forfeit. The future is perilous and stripped of hope in this last installment of the Sulan series. See how it all ends in this action-packed finale!

You fight, you kill, or you die."Camille Picott has amped up the pressure in her thrilling dystopian series..." -Goodreads ReviewerTraining.That's what Taro remembers from his childhood.Trained to steal. Trained to fight. Trained to kill. Trained to survive.And now, he finds himself an unwilling participant in underground death matches. His fights are aired in Vex for profit. Taro must rely on every ounce of skill to survive. But survival exacts its own price, and Taro finds himself faced with impossible choices.Meanwhile, Sulan searches desperately for Taro. If she fails to find him, everyone she loves could be lost.In this next episode of Sulan, you will enter a world that is under attack. The masses face genocide and safety is only for those with money and means. Get ready for non-stop action as Sulan and Taro fight to survive.

Staying is dangerous. Leaving is suicide."...this thing is jam packed with action.""A not to be missed addition to the series!"-Reviews from GoodreadsSulan is in possession of a secret-a secret that has earned her a powerful enemy.If she stays in the Dome, she will be imprisoned, tortured, or worse.If she flees, worse dangers await in the unrelenting wilderness of Alaska. She will face sub-zero temperatures, an unstable landscape, and an enemy that will stop at nothing to silence her.Get ready for blizzards, isolation, and a desperate bid for survival. The stakes are higher than ever in the fifth episode of the Sulan series.

"I'm psyched. I'm totally psyched. I'm not a loser... Who the hell am I kidding?" Life sucks for Dave Miller -- he's broke, girlfriendless, and stuck in a dead-end job. Really dead-end: Dave is the night manager at the Last Stop, LA's finest vampire-owned and operated, all-night convenience store. Facing an eternity of turning hot dogs and restocking blood broth for his crappy boss and Vampire Master, the future looks about as appealing as the sunrise. It's bad enough that Dave is clinging to his days as a vegetarian and refusing to feed off humans, leaving him weak as a kitten. But when he finds himself competing with psychotic surfer-vamp Wes for the affections of Rosa, a beautiful mortal flirting with the dark side, unlife gets about as sucky as it possibly can.Originally published in 2008, Fantagraphics is proud to bring this YA classic back into print with a new edition. Veteran comics creators Jessica Abel (Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars), Gabe Soria (Batman '66), and Warren Pleece (Incognegro) have crafted a timeless goth love triangle/coming-of-age story that garnered awards and accolades when initially published, including the 2009 YALSA Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens list.

From Alice V. Brock, winner of the Western Fictioneers Best Western YA/Children's Fiction, 2017 and Will Rogers Medallion Finalist for Younger Readers, 2017Renegade Comanche Yellow Hawk is on a bloody rampage. Can two young half-brothers survive his wrath?Two Feathers, a fourteen-year-old half-blood Comanche, and his adopted brother, Will Whitaker, struggle to keep their home on the Pecos River Ranch. The boys are relentlessly attacked by Two Feathers' uncle, Yellow Hawk, who hates them and is obsessed with stealing Buck, Will's faithful buckskin stallion. The army won't help. Their neighbors can't help. So, the boys must fight their battles on the harsh, barren Staked Plains alone. The brutal winter and Yellow Hawk's attacks to capture Buck threaten the ranch's survival. Is Two Feathers Comanche enough to put his dream of his own herd of horses at risk by capturing mustangs in the Comanche stronghold of Palo Duro Canyon, the home of Yellow Hawk? Two Feathers must fight his vicious uncle and the angry war raging inside him. Who does he want to be-a half-Comanche living in a Comanche world but forced onto a reservation, or a half-white living in a white man's world where he is feared and hated?Will he find a way to be both?

From domestic duplicity to diplomatic double-crosses, the nanny spies of Norwood have their hands fullIn this thrilling and twisty follow-up to author Monica McGurk's critically acclaimed The Agency, protagonist Bree and her fellow nanny spies from the Norwood Agency --an independent global spy ring fronting as a British college for aspiring nannies to the elite -- race against the clock to locate the children kidnapped under her watch during their first inauspicious mission in Turkey. Distrusting each other and facing betrayal at every turn, the trio's search leads them to the shocking truth about orphaned Bree's dead parents and the mission that got them killed when she was still a baby.Taut and thrilling, The Handler shows what happens when the young women of Norwood Agency exploit stereotypes and weaponize domesticity to influence international events. In doing so, it plumbs motherhood, intergenerational family drama, and the difficult choices facing modern women against a backdrop of some of the greatest diplomatic events of recent history. A portrait of loss and regret wrapped up as a feminist twist on the spy genre, The Handler will leave readers asking themselves, like Bree: just what are they prepared to do in the pursuit of truth?

What if finding the traitor is more dangerous than letting him roam free?"...the action continues in this third episode of the Sulan series!""...the imagination the author has managed to embed into the world building completely amazes me.""Loved it!!!! Totally looking into getting a hold of the next set of books!!!"-Reviews from GoodreadsThere is a League mole in the Dome. Sulan will stop at nothing to find him.If that means breaking into a high-ranking mercenary's house, she'll volunteer. If that means helping her friends build an illegal Vex modem, she'll cover for them. If that means infiltrating a restricted access area to plant an illegal device, she'll find a way.If Sulan is discovered, her family will be banished from their protected life in the Dome. If she can't find the mole, everyone's life in the Dome is at risk of another League attack.In this next installment of Sulan, get ready to enter the Dome. On the outside, it's the utopia of a lost era. On the inside, it's a tightly regulated dictatorship where obedience is not only expected, but demanded.

Perfect for fans of DEMON IN THE WOOD and NIMONA - SEA SERPENT'S HEIR BOOK THREE: QUEEN OF MERCY is the final book in the YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy about growing up and changing your fate. THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED IN THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE FANTASY YA TRILOGY! When Aella's aunt steals Xir away, Aella loses the source of her power...and her best friend. Now, Aella must decide who she is and what she stands for. Will Aella be able to rally unlikely allies against an all-powerful enemy as family turns to foe, or will her world cease to exist as she knows it? Acclaimed creators Mairghread Scott (Netflix's Dragon Age: Absolution, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) conclude their high fantasy on the high seas YA epic in SEA SERPENT'S HEIR BOOK THREE: QUEEN OF MERCY.

He was engineered for war...but can he be remade for peace?"As a short story, "Risk Alleviator" is packed with greatness...""A second captivating volume with always endearing characters.""I loved this little novella and finding out all about Riska. His back story was fascinating!!"-Reviews from GoodreadsRiska was designed as a war machine.The problem? He kills the wrong people.Condemned as a failed prototype, Riska is slated for destruction.Dr. Hom is the only person who sees Riska not as a malfunctioning weapon, but as a unique opportunity. He is given thirty days to rehabilitate Riska.Can Riska be reprogrammed? Or will he be just another failed science experiment?Get ready to enter the genetics lab of the future. Creatures are made with dark intent as scientists vie for favor among the corporate elite. This next episode of the Sulan series chronicles the origin of Riska.

Young Peter High, a studious 15-year-old schoolboy, only wanted to learn. But in late junior school, he found himself mercilessly bullied by a small group of students led by Nathan Whitehawk. Despite many complaints to the Headmaster, Peter quickly realized those in authority were powerless. Whitehawk followed Peter to high school, escalating the torment. After one brutal assault that left Peter stripped naked and without his clothes, he reached his breaking point. On the verge of taking his own life, a mysterious man appeared, befriending Peter. This new confidant revealed himself as a Doctor of the Occult who coached Peter on exacting revenge upon Whitehawk and his gang. Peter proved a quick study, soon acquiring mystical abilities to turn the tables. Before long, a series of uncanny events left Whitehawk's gang bewildered as the school erupted with laughter. Though transformation came at a cost, Peter found himself empowered to face once unimaginable threats.

Hast du schon mal von einem Incel gelesen, der bei Mädchen abblitzt und sich deswegen bei einem Pornofilmstudio als Darsteller bewirbt? Nein? Es wird noch krasser: Kannst du dir vorstellen, daß ein Feminismuskritiker aus guten Gründen sich ausgerechnet beim Studio einer dezidiert feministischen Produzentin bewirbt, die ihre Branche umkrempeln will, genau wie der Incel, nur in Gegenrichtung? Es wird Zeit, dieses Buch zu lesen. Jan Deichmohle kämmt wie stets eine schiefgewickelte Gesellschaft gegen den Strich. Erfunden wird auch nichts bei seinem Stil des dokumentarischen Realismus.

Do you know who you really are? Ionan thought he did. King of the West, that's who he is. Though, having been sent to Camelot to grow up under the care and protection of his uncle, Uther Pendragon, being a king doesn't count for much. Especially when your cousin Arthur is very much bigger and stronger than you are. But still, he is a King. Mostly. It is undeniably more exciting to be able to transform yourself into a wolfhound or eagle when you want to. Provided your uncle doesn't catch you. So, that is who he is: Ionan, King of the West. Until he reaches his majority, manages to reclaim his throne from his sister and is presented with the Staff of Bran ap Idris. Now he is more than a mere changeling who can become a wolf should he wish; now he can become a winged horse or even a dragon. Though that, as it turns out, is only part of what he has inherited and so he still does not know who he really is.