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Mit einer Rikscha geht's ab in die Großstadt. Till und Wilma staunen nicht schlecht: Sie landen in einem riesigen Garten auf dem Dach eines Hochhauses. Hoch über dem Erdboden wachsen die ungewöhnlichsten Gemüsesorten – sogar ein gigantischer Kürbis! Außerdem kümmern sie sich um Chamäleon Gustavo. Echt aufregend! Nur möchte Till zwischen all den Wolkenkratzern auf keinen Fall schrumpfen. Stimmtalent Wilma liebt es, die Geräusche der Stadt nachzumachen.

“A dazzling plot with characters who are rich and real and unforgettable.”—Lynda Mullaly Hunt, New York Times best-selling author of Fish in a Tree Is a hidden diary the key to an unsolved secret from the American Revolution? It’s 1979 and twelve-year-old Theodora “Thunder” Underwood...

Can Addie survive a weekend with her five boisterous, bickering boy cousins? And what is the mysterious ‘legacy’ Gram has for Addie? The entire McCormick family gathers in Wisconsin to celebrate Gram’s 60th birthday, and Addie takes on her usual role as referee for the various cousins who can never seem to get along. She also learns that Gram has a surprise "legacy" for her that has been given to every ancestor named ‘Adlon’ since 1860. But Gram’s explanation of the legacy brings up more questions than it answers. There’s an old letter, an antique skeleton key, and a “...

In der Heimatstadt der „5 Geschwister" herrscht gerade der Ausnahmezustand. Ein unbekannter Anrufer hat im Radio verkündet, dass der Strom in der Stadt abgestellt wird. Danach sind Banken, Gefängnisse und Krankenhäuser ohne Energie. Die „5 Geschwister" wollen helfen und geraten mitten ins Spiel des Erpressers. Das einzigartige Hörspiel-Event gibt es jetzt als Hörerlebnis für zu Hause.

寒さの凍てつく1月の朝。実話に基づく『猫の誘拐』は、勇気と希望、そして一心同体の猫の兄妹が持つ固く結ばれた絆を描く、心をつかんで離さないリアルな冒険物語です。

A hidden temple. A jungle shrouded in mystery. A legacy that could change history forever. When thirteen-year-old Miguel Ángel deciphers a cryptic riddle left in the ruins of Pachacamac, he is thrust into a new adventure that will take him deep into the Peruvian jungle. Guided by ancient clues and Ayar’s journal, Miguel and his team must navigate treacherous terrain, evade ruthless treasure hunters, and earn the trust of a secretive tribe sworn to protect a centuries-old secret. Beyond the mist lies the Jaguar’s Veil—a natural shroud that has hidden a magnificent temple for ...

A hidden journal. A forgotten treasure. A boy destined to uncover the truth.When 13-year-old Miguel Ángel moves from the sunny coast of Trujillo to the dusty outskirts of Lima, he thinks he's leaving everything behind—his friends, his home, and his father's dreams of archaeology. But a school field trip to the ancient ruins of Pachacamac changes everything. Miguel stumbles upon a mysterious bundle hidden in the walls of the temple—an ancient journal written by Ayar, a messenger from the time of the Inca Empire. Inside are riddles, maps, and secrets that could lead to a treasure lost ...

New York Times bestselling author Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident sleuth when the zoo’s newest addition goes missing—before she even arrives!—in the latest novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series. FunJungle is frenzied, awaiting the...

It's a dangerous time for Daniel X in this heart-pounding novel from the world’s #1 bestselling author—and when he's cast in an evil director's TV show, he must fight to stay alive. Daniel X thought he'd seen it all in his dangerous days of hunting outlaws—but there's no business like show...

When Sally May and Loper head off to visit the relatives, leaving Slim in charge of Little Alfred, Hank knows that trouble is sure to come knocking. But not even the Head of Ranch Security could have predicted what would happen.

This Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestseller is a beloved modern classic. Hoot features a new kid and his new bully, alligators, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes. A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME Everybody loves Mother Paula's...

A big fish contest at The Trading Post, the Hollisters’ sporting goods store, has everybody in Shoreham excited. After Pete catches a large fish with a tag on its tail, another adventure begins for the eager young detectives. When the children’s friend, Bobby Reed, disappears in a leaky old boat, the whole family helps in the search.

The fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen! There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when...

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism. When a herd of elephants interrupts the big Friday night football game, the police enlist Teddy...

From David A. Kelly, author of the Ballpark Mysteries chapter book series, it’s a football mystery set in Texas! Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins are visiting the Dallas Cowboys stadium, but someone has just handed Carlos, the Cowboys' star quarterback, a threatening note. Soon after, a mysterious figure takes aim at them with a football. Can Kate and Mike discover who's out to get the Cowboys' quarterback before the big game?

Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk in Big Game, a follow-up to Belly Up and Poached—which Kirkus Reviews called a “thrill-ride of a mystery.” When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle’s pregnant (and endangered) Asian greater...

This map-tastic middle grade story from Andrew Clements gives the phrase “uncharted territory” a whole new meaning! Alton Barnes loves maps. He’s loved them ever since he was little, and not just for the geography. Because maps contain more information than just locations, and that’s why...

When Fisher's friends are transformed into their monstrous costumes on Halloween night, it's up to him to save the town! Halloween isn't just Fisher's favorite holiday - it's his obsession. So when he's invited to join the Halloweeners, he couldn't be more thrilled. While trying to help them win the town's annual trick-or-treating competition, the Halloweeners stumble upon a mysterious cauldron at an old haunted house. After eating the irresistible candy inside it, Fisher's new friends are all transformed into the monsters of their costumes!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A gut-wrenching, startling historical thriller about a young man in communist Romania who dared to resist the spy network that devastated a nation, from the award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray. * "Sepetys brilliantly blends a...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the lost picture! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to...