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Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens known as the Yeerks. And that she and her friends - five kids who, purely by chance, stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animal they touch - are the planet's only defense. But Rachel's always been something of a daredevil. So when it's suggested that they infiltrate the home of their assistant principal, Mr. Chapman, who also happens to be a human host of the Yeerks, she volunteers. But what she finds inside may be more than even she can handle.

When shy Mole ventures from his new home on the River Bank, he meets friendly Rat, gruff Badger and rich, crazy Toad. The 4 soon become friends and embark on rollicking adventures, from lazy picnics to wild motor-car rides to war with the Weasels. The Wind in the Willows began as a bedtime story that its author, Kenneth Grahame, told to his 4-year-old son. The tale quickly became one of the best-loved children's stories of all time.

Stuart Little is a shy, philosophical mouse witha big heart and a taste for adventure. He also happens to be the second son born to the Littles, a human family living in New York City. In spite of his dimunuitive statue-barely two inches tall--Stuart enjoys life in the big city. He rides a Fifth...

Rich in suspense and brimming with adventure, the New York Times-bestselling Underland Chronicles unfold the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor. Suzanne Collins is also the author of the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. Everyone has been trying to keep Gregor from seeing the...

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all.

Can the three little pigs build a strong playhouse? Or will it fall in when the bully, big bad Wolf, shouts, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house in?” The three little pigs are talking animals that live in an enchanted forest called Magic Forest. The friends find adventure away from the castle but are always bothered by that bully, the big bad wolf. After the pigs sneak away to visit the wild west town, Gopher Gulch, and find the wolf visits there, too, they decide it’s time to build a play house to keep the wolf out. Will teamwork help the pigs learn to keep trying...

With the wise guidance of King Crispin, the animals of Mistmantle have enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity since the violent Raven War. The tranquility is disrupted when a series of tidal waves threatens to destroy the island. The inhabitants must quickly move to higher ground to avoid the devastation. But Mossberry, an influential squirrel with delusions of grandeur, sees the impending disaster as an opportunity to rise to power...and his reckless decisions will put many citizens in harm's way.

Una edición en español de un querido libro de la serie Beginner Book sobre autoaceptación y conejitos divertidos, ¡perfecto para Pascua y todo el año! ¡Yiyo Pilloconejillo ya no quiere ser un conejito! Sus orejas son demasiado grandes y está cansado de comer zanahorias cocidas. Sería...

Eine Geschichte über das Verfolgen von Träumen, egal wie unmöglich sie scheinen.

This is the story of a small goat called Kid. Ever since his parents chased away a fox and never returned, Kid has stayed with Audrey the hen in the chook yard. Audrey tells him stories of his mum and dad's daring and bravery. She says they live on the nearby mountain, and Kid longs to leave the farm to find them. And then, one day, he discovers he is big enough to jump the fence. Will a wild adventure up the mountain help Kid find where he belongs?

Monsieur Mustard curls his whiskers just so, slips on his fancy suit, looks at the handsome front-page picture on the newspaper announcing his arrival in the city of Bath, and chuckles happily to himself. As soon as he leaves the house, he is mobbed by admirers, as usual. But just as he starts to sniff out his first mystery, everything seems to go wrong: his detective bag is stolen, he is knocked off his feet and his monocle shatters. It appears that not everyone is happy to have the world-famous detective in their city...

Eigentlich hat es ein Snöfrid gerne ruhig. Doch plötzlich verspürt Snöfrid etwas Seltsames. Als ihm dann auch noch die Wildgänse auf ihrer Reise eine geheimnisvolle Botschaft überbringen, wird Snöfrid klar, dass wieder mal ein Held gebraucht wird. Denn eine Welt droht zu versinken! Und ehe er sich's versieht, segelt Snöfrid einem neuen Abenteuer entgegen. Aber er hätte nie geglaubt, dass es so stürmisch, wild und gefährlich wird.

Auf der Insel Grünland leben alle Tiere miteinander in Glück und Frieden. Doch eines Tages kommen Hunderte Langhaar-Katzen mit unheimlichen Schiffen und verwandeln das wunderschöne Grünland in ein trostloses Katzanien. Im Bärendorf aber gibt es vier besonders mutige Teddykinder: Tim Teddy, seine Schwester Brümmelinchen, Naseweis und Pfoti. Diese kleinen Teddies wollen Grünland von der Katzenherrschaft befreien.

Seit der junge Fuchs Finn ausgewildert wurde, hat er nicht nur ein neues Zuhause bei den Nachtpfoten gefunden, sondern auch gegen einen Schattenwolf gekämpft, ein magisches Siegel entdeckt und etwas Unglaubliches erfahren: Finn ist ein Silberfuchs und besitzt eine besondere Gabe! Damit konnte er den Schattenwolf zwar besiegen, aber die Gefahr ist noch nicht gebannt. Kralle, der Verräter, schart bereits neue Schatten um sich. Er will die dunklen Waldgeister befreien und mit ihnen über den Wald herrschen.

Vinny's specialty is baseball, and he practices every day in order to be the best walnut hitter in town! On the day of the Little Squirrel League big game, Vinny has a lot of work to do. Coach Beady Eyes gives the team an inspirational pep talk before the game, and the team is raring to go! It's the bottom of the 6th inning and Vinny's team is down by 2 runs. When the first two batters get out, will Vinny believe in himself enough to get the hit he needs to bring the win home?

Lander Squirrel lives in the large maple tree in Professor Stratton's backyard with his family, including his brother Liam and cousin Vinny. Together, the three of them are known as the Three Scampering Squirrels. Lander is the fastest runner of the group, and today is the day of a big race! Lander wants to win the Acorn Run more than anything he's ever wanted in his life.

It's the first day of fourth-grade for twins Andy and Anna. Andy is a shy boy obsessed with dinosaurs and Anna is an adventurous girl willing to take risks. One day when they step off the school bus, Anna suggests taking a shortcut through a dark alley to get home. As they navigate through the abandoned alley, they find a mysterious large egg tucked under a bush. They take it home and try to hatch it, careful not to tell their parents who are strict about pets.

Liam Squirrel lives in the large maple tree in Professor Stratton's backyard with his family, including his brother and cousin, Vinny and Lander. Together, the three of them are known as the Three Scampering Squirrels. Liam is the youngest of the three, and he loves soccer! Together with his friends, Ryan, Charlie, and Riley, the group of squirrels make up the Prancy Paws soccer team. They work hard all season and are tied for first place with the Fancy Footwork. It's the last game of the season, and the winner of this game determines who will go into the playoffs as the first seed team.

Au cœur de la forêt, au-delà des prairies lumineuses et des arbres anciens, d’extraordinaires créatures vivent parmi les ruisseaux scintillants et les sentiers secrets des bois. Dans cette enchanteresse collection d’histoires magiques, les jeunes lecteurs rencontreront tout un nouveau groupe de gardiens qui aident à garder la forêt vivante et pleine d’émerveillement.

Fleckie, der Marienkäfer, lebt auf der Raststätte Faltental. Ein Stück Nusskuchen führt zu einem Abenteuer. Fleckie landet in Paris. Er sieht den Eiffelturm und isst Hörnchen. Fleckie lernt: Heimat ist ein Gefühl im Herzen. Das Buch ist über Freundschaft und Mut.