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Molly Knox Ostertag

    Tato autorka čerpá inspiraci ze svého dětství stráveného v lesích severního New Yorku, kde se ponořovala do fantastických dobrodružství a později je sama prožívala. Její umělecký zájem se soustředí na ženy ve fikci, žánry fantasy a sci-fi, superhrdiny a historii. Prostřednictvím své práce prozkoumává silné ženské postavy a epické příběhy, které často kombinují prvky historie a nadpřirozena. Její styl, který vychází z jejího vzdělání v kresleném umění a ilustraci, oživuje tyto světy vizuálně poutavým způsobem.

    The Midwinter Witch
    The Hidden Witch
    The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel
    Jeweled Fire
    Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call
    Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party
    • Wiedźmag Zimowe przesilenie Tom 3

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Trzeci tom trylogii o chłopcu, który zrobi wszystko, aby zawalczyć z ciemnością i udowodnić, że magia powinna pomagać i czynić dobro! Zbliża się zimowe przesilenie i jak co roku rodzina Astera czeka na Zimowy Festyn. Spotyka się wtedy w Crux na szczycie góry. To supermagiczne miejsce, w którym zbiegają się linie geomantyczne. Tam organizuje się i celebruje Jolrun – magiczny turniej. Chociaż Aster bardzo chciałby wziąć w nim udział, mama stanowczo mu to odradza. Jej zdaniem ludzie nie są gotowi na czarującego wiedźmaga. Chłopiec jednak, za namową przyjaciół, postanawia spróbować. Wierzy, że pokazanie innym swojej natury może pomóc zmiennokształtnym dziewczynom i chłopakom pragnącym czarować. Tymczasem Ariel, która trenuje magię w domu Astera, ma dziwny sen. Czy zdecyduje się sprawdzić, gdzie leżą granice jej mocy? Czy Aster będzie miał szansę udowodnić swojej rodzinie, że należy mu się korona z zaczarowanych kwiatów?

      Wiedźmag Zimowe przesilenie Tom 32024
      3,5
    • Wiedźmag. W ukryciu Tom 2

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Drugi tom magicznej trylogii o chłopcu, który odważył się czarować! Aster i jego rodzina przyzwyczajają się do niekonwencjonalnego talentu chłopca do czarowania. W odróżnieniu od innych męskich członków społeczności nie jest zmiennokształtnym, lecz wiedźmagiem. Uczęszcza na zajęcia magii prowadzone przez babcię i pomaga pilnować swojego wujka, którego magia siała spustoszenie przez lata. Tymczasem Charlie – przyjaciółka Astera z niemagicznej części miasta – ma własne problemy. Została rzucona na nią klątwa... Dziewczyna szuka pomocy u Astera. Wszystko wydaje się podejrzane, zwłaszcza gdy rosnąca liczba złych zdarzeń związana jest z pojawieniem się nowej uczennicy w szkole Charlie, tajemniczej Ariel

      Wiedźmag. W ukryciu Tom 22024
      4,3
    • D&D Dungeon Club. Monster bekämpft man nicht allein

      Spannende Graphic Novel über Abenteuer, Freundschaft und Veränderung | Graphic Novel für Kinder ab 8

      An die Würfel, fertig, los! Schule ist grässlich ... findet Jess zumindest. Zum Glück kann sie gemeinsam mit ihrer besten Freundin Olivia in viel schönere Fantasiewelten abtauchen. Wenn sie zusammen das Rollenspiel "Dungeons & Dragons" spielen, führt Olivia sie als Spielleiterin durch atemberaubende Abenteuer, und Jess spielt einen abgebrühten Kämpfertypen namens Sir Corius. Als Olivia ein neues Mitglied in die Gruppe einlädt, fällt es Jess schwer, das Spiel und ihre beste Freundin zu teilen. Kann ihre epische Kampagne diese Veränderungen verkraften, wenn überall Monster lauern, oder ist das Abenteuer – und damit auch ihre Freundschaft – beendet? Ein Graphic Novel aus der Welt von Dungeons & Dragons Für Fans des Rollenspiels und alle, die es noch werden wollen

      D&D Dungeon Club. Monster bekämpft man nicht allein2024
      3,5
    • The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení

      High school senior Magdalena Herrera juggles adult responsibilities while hiding a deadly secret in her basement that saps her strength. The unexpected return of her childhood friend Nessa compels her to confront the truth and the darkness she's been avoiding.

      The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel2024
      4,3
    • The party continues but the problems get bigger in this second installment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma.Olivia loves being the Dungeon Master of her after-school club, creating a world with magic and epic battles with adventure around every corner. She’s always felt at home in her game, but now—with new members and new plotlines—her world has gotten more complicated than ever.It doesn’t help when Olivia’s older sister, Lu, comes home from college and brushes off all Olivia’s hard work, telling her to get real. A seed of doubt is planted, and suddenly the colorful world of her game starts to fade around her. Will Olivia be able to keep everything from changing, or will the party fall apart?

      Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party2024
      4,5
    • From New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma comes an all-new Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series! Middle school is a dungeon... At least, that's how Jess sees it. Luckily, she and her best friend Olivia know how to escape into the sprawling worlds of their own imaginations. The two friends have always loved making up stories, first with little kid games of make-believe, and more recently with the fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. When they play, Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master and Jess is the solo party member, playing a take-no-prisoners, lone-wolf fighter of her own design named Sir Corius. But when Olivia wants to add new players to their group, Jess finds herself struggling to share their game--and her best friend. Will their epic campaign withstand all this change, or has their adventure--and their friendship--finally come to an end?

      Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call2022
      4,4
    • The Girl from the Sea

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love. Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

      The Girl from the Sea2021
      4,2
    • The national bestselling author of Troubled Waters and Royal Airs returns to her Elemental Blessings series with the story of a young princess who will need more than blessings to survive in a kingdom where everyone will do whatever it takes to claim the throne… As one of the four princesses of Welce, Corene always thought she might one day become queen. Only circumstances changed, leaving fiery Corene with nothing to show for a life spent playing the game of court intrigue—until a chance arises to become the ruler of a nearby country. After stowing away on a ship bound for Malinqua with her loyal bodyguard, Foley, Corene must try to win the throne by making a play to marry one of the empress’s three nephews. But Corene is not the only foreign princess in search of a crown. Unaccustomed to being anyone’s friend, Corene is surprised to find companionship among her fellow competitors. But behind Malinqua’s beautiful facade lie many secrets. The visiting princesses are more hostages than guests. And as the deadly nature of the court is revealed, Corene must rely on both her new allies and Foley’s unwavering protection—for the game she has entered is far more perilous than she ever imagined…

      Jeweled Fire2020
      4,5
    • Tegneserie - graphic novel. As his extended family gathers for their annual Midwinter Festival magic competition, Aster decides to enter the contest meant for witches, despite the lingering discomfort and hostility of certain family members. Meanwhile, Ariel struggles to accept her new family's love while her estranged aunt attempts to lure her away by poisoning her self-esteem

      The Midwinter Witch2019
      4,3
    • The Hidden Witch

      • 202 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      From the creator of the acclaimed graphic novel The Witch Boy comes a new adventure set in the world of magic and shapeshifting -- and ordinary kids just trying to make friends.

      The Hidden Witch2018
      4,3
    • In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted . . . and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming Charlie, to convince Aster to try practicing his skills. And it will require even more courage to save his family . . . and be truly himself.

      The Witch Boy: A Graphic Novel (the Witch Boy Trilogy #1)2017
      4,2
    • Summers at Castle Auburn

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      As a child, Coriel Halsing spent many glorious summers at Castle Auburn with her half-sister—and fell in love with a handsome prince who could never be hers. But now that she is a young woman, she begins to see the dark side of this magical place...

      Summers at Castle Auburn2008
      4,1