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Rae Carson

    1. srpen 1973

    Tato autorka píše o dospívajících, kteří musí čelit odvážným výzvám. Její příběhy jsou plné dobrodružství, náznaků magie a romantiky, s chytrými hrdinkami, které činí převážně moudrá rozhodnutí. Své čtenáře vtahuje do otázek, na něž sama nezná odpovědi. Její styl je poutavý a její díla nabízejí poutavé příběhy.

    Rae Carson
    Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (Expanded Edition)
    The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories
    The Empire of Dreams
    The Crown of Embers
    The Bitter Kingdom
    Po zemi bloudím dál
    • 2023

      Der Roman zum großen Kinofilm »Star Wars™ – Der Aufstieg Skywalkers«. Der Imperator lebt! Selbst nach seinem vermeintlichen Tod kontrollierte er das Geschick der Galaxis, indem er die Erste Ordnung schuf. Und seine Pläne nähern sich der Erfüllung. Er erteilt Kylo Ren, dem Anführer der Ersten Ordnung, die Anweisung, die Jedi-Schülerin Rey zu vernichten. Als Lohn soll dieser eine unbesiegbare Flotte erhalten. Doch auch Rey und der Widerstand erfahren von dieser Flotte und suchen einen Weg, sie zu zerstören, bevor sie voll einsatzfähig ist. Der finale Kampf zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit beginnt, und wer auch siegen mag: Der Preis wird hoch sein! Unverzichtbar für jeden »Star Wars«-Fan: Alle Episodenromane zur großen Kino-Saga sind jetzt in der edlen Silberedition erhältlich.

      Star Wars™ - Der Aufstieg Skywalkers
    • 2021

      Any Sign of Life

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,8(2601)Ohodnotit

      Paige Miller fears she is the only person left alive in Ohio until she meets a handful of other survivors, and together they struggle with the knowledge that their new reality is the first part of an alien invasion.

      Any Sign of Life
    • 2020

      NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including expanded scenes and additional content not seen in theaters! The Resistance has been reborn.

      Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (Expanded Edition)
    • 2020

      NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Witness the epic final chapter of the Skywalker saga with the official novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including expanded scenes and additional content not seen in theaters! The Resistance has been reborn. But although Rey and her fellow heroes are back in the fight, the war against the First Order, now led by Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, is far from over. Just as the spark of rebellion is rekindling, a mysterious signal broadcasts throughout the galaxy, with a chilling message: Emperor Palpatine, long thought defeated and destroyed, is back from the dead. Has the ancient Lord of the Sith truly returned? Kylo Ren cuts a swath of destruction across the stars, determined to discover any challenge to his control over the First Order and his destiny to rule over the galaxy—and crush it completely. Meanwhile, to discover the truth, Rey, Finn, Poe, and the Resistance must embark on the most perilous adventure they have ever faced. Featuring all-new scenes adapted from never-before-seen material, deleted scenes, and input from the filmmakers, the story that began in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and continued in Star Wars: The Last Jedi reaches an astounding conclusion.

      The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (Star Wars)
    • 2020

      New York Times-bestselling author Rae Carson returns to the world of her acclaimed trilogy in this captivating stand-alone novel. Red Sparkle Stone, a foundling orphan with a mysterious past and a magical mark in her hair, is on the brink of being adopted by Empress Elisa, promising her a home and family. However, her hopes are shattered when the empress's rival blocks the adoption, leaving Red's dreams in ruins. Unwilling to be a target again, she resolves to prove her worth and protect her chosen family by joining the Royal Guard, the elite fighting force of the empire. Yet, someone has orchestrated her failure as a princess, and their hidden agenda threatens everything she holds dear. As danger looms, Red must navigate the challenges of recruitment year—a feat no woman has accomplished before. This action-packed fantasy-adventure features a strong heroine determined to fight for her loved ones and find a place where she belongs. Fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kendare Blake, and Tomi Adeyemi will be captivated by Red's journey and the high stakes she faces in her quest for acceptance and safety.

      The Empire of Dreams
    • 2017

      Into the Bright Unknown

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,9(4582)Ohodnotit

      Leah Westfall has traveled thousands of miles, from Georgia to the gold fields of California. It has been a journey of ever-present danger, hidden magic, harsh realities, loss, life, determination, and love. Yet through it all, Lee has found people to trust, true friends and fellow misfits who have been by her side no matter what. In the rich land of California, Lee is poised to have everything she ever dreamed of - a place to belong, a place to call home. But Lee's magic and good fortune have made her and her friends a target. When a dangerous billionaire threatens not just the sanctuary they've created, but all the struggling prospectors who've come to California to strike it rich, Lee and her friends know they must fight back

      Into the Bright Unknown
    • 2016

      The sequel to the New York Times–bestselling and National Book Award longlisted Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home—one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson—her longtime best friend—hasn’t stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes. But her uncle Hiram hasn’t given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she’s kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle’s villainy. Yet Lee’s magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all? Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history, and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Like a River Glorious is the second book in the Gold Seer trilogy.

      Like a River Glorious
    • 2015

      Po zemi bloudím dál

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,0(234)Ohodnotit

      Lee Westfallová dokáže kolem sebe vycítit zlato. Zlaté žíly hluboko v zemi, malé valounky v proudu řeky. Díky tomu dokáže uživit svou rodinu i během třeskutých zim. Zlato pro ni znamená teplo, život a domov, dokud se neobjeví muž, který chce její dar zneužít pro sebe. Když ji připraví úplně o všechno, uteče Lee do Kalifornie. Kde jinde může dívka s magickými schopnostmi hledat útočiště, než ve městě, v němž bylo právě objeveno zlato?

      Po zemi bloudím dál
    • 2014

      The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories

      • 253 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,1(1071)Ohodnotit

      This collection features three novellas from Rae Carson's bestselling Girl of Fire and Thorns series, now in print. Each story focuses on characters crucial to the heroine, Elisa. Explore Hector's early challenges, Alodia's perspective on her sister's rivalry, and Mara's journey to protect young survivors after her village's destruction.

      The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories