Jasmine Warga Knihy

Představte si, že žijete docela normální život, máte staršího bratra, kterého obdivujete, bezva kamarádku, prima rodiče. Chodíte do školy, koukáte na americké filmy, rádi zpíváte a sníte o tom, že z vás jednou bude slavná herečka. A náhle se všechno změní. Dvanáctiletá Jude musí opustit svůj domov. V její zemi se rozhořela válka, a ona i její těhotná maminka odjíždějí přes oceán za strýcem. Filmy hrdinku na život v Americe nepřipravily - všechno je tu moc rychlé a hlučné. Jude si musí zvyknout na novou školu, na věčný strach o příbuzné doma v Sýrii i na novou identitu imigrantky ze Středního východu. Ale život jí přinese i jiná, příjemnější překvapení – nové kamarády a taky konkurz na roli v muzikálu. Možná je Amerika místo, kde Jude může být taková, jaká opravdu je…

Když máte pocit, jako byste místo srdce měli zoufale bezednou černou díru, která všechno spolkne, jaký smysl má každé ráno znovu vstávat? Aysel už nechce žít – čeká jen na vhodný okamžik, aby se rozžehnala se životem. Nemá ale odvahu udělat to sama. Když se přes internet seznámí s Romanem, zdá se, že našla skvělého komplice, aby uskutečnila svůj záměr. Jenže při plánování společné smrti Aysel začíná cítit, jak moc se na setkání s Romanem těší, jak lehké a plné světla dokáže její srdce být. A najednou je pomyšlení, že by to všechno skončilo, nesnesitelné... Aysel se pustí do boje. Za svůj život, za jeho život, za jejich lásku...

Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.

An extraordinary new novel from Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home, about loss and healing--and how friendship can be magical. Cora hasn't spoken to her best friend, Quinn, in a year. Despite living next door to each other, they exist in separate worlds of grief. Cora is still grappling with the death of her beloved sister in a school shooting, and Quinn is carrying the guilt of what her brother did. On the day of Cora's twelfth birthday, Quinn leaves a box on her doorstep with a note. She has decided that the only way to fix things is to go back in time to the moment before her brother changed all their lives forever--and stop him. In spite of herself, Cora wants to believe. And so the two former friends begin working together to open a wormhole in the fabric of the universe. But as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of time travel to save their siblings, they learn that the magic of their friendship may actually be the key to saving themselves. The Shape of Thunder is a deeply moving story, told with exceptional grace, about friendship and loss--and how believing in impossible things can help us heal.

“Alive with intensity, gut-wrenching honesty, moments of humor, and—of course—heart. Not to be missed.”—Nova Ren Suma, author of Imaginary Girls and The Walls Around Us A stunning novel about the transformative power of love, perfect for fans of Jay Asher and Laurie Halse Anderson. Sixteen-year-old physics nerd Aysel is obsessed with plotting her own death. With a mother who can barely look at her without wincing, classmates who whisper behind her back, and a father whose violent crime rocked her small town, Aysel is ready to turn her potential energy into nothingness. There’s only one problem: she’s not sure she has the courage to do it alone. But once she discovers a website with a section called Suicide Partners, Aysel’s convinced she’s found her solution—Roman, a teenage boy who’s haunted by a family tragedy, is looking for a partner. Even though Aysel and Roman have nothing in common, they slowly start to fill in each other’s broken lives. But as their suicide pact becomes more concrete, Aysel begins to question whether she really wants to go through with it. Ultimately, she must choose between wanting to die or trying to convince Roman to live so they can discover the potential of their energy together.

'Funny and heartfelt... fans of Sarah Dessen or Rainbow Rowell will adore this novel' - Culturefly 'Fans of High Fidelity and Nick + Nora, get your hands on this book ASAP' - Popsugar Despite sending him letters ever since she was thirteen, Taliah Abdallat never thought she'd ever really meet Julian Oliver. But one day, while her mother is out of the country, the famed rock star from Staring Into the Abyss shows up on her doorstep. This makes sense - kinda - because it turns out Julian Oliver is Taliah's father... When Julian asks her to go with him to his hometown to meet the family she has never known, Taliah embarks on a three-day voyage of discovery - of her father, of the past her mother has never shared with her, and of herself. From the bestselling author of MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES, this is a beautiful and heartwarming novel of music, family, and friendship.

Exploring themes of friendship and adventure, this story follows two friends as they encounter a ghost, search for a missing painting, and befriend a turtle named Agatha. Blending humor and heart, it captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the magic of unexpected encounters. Ideal for readers who enjoy whimsical tales reminiscent of works by Kate DiCamillo and Erin Entrada Kelly, this narrative promises to engage young audiences with its imaginative plot and relatable characters.

Nach E.T. und Wall-e kommt Res, ein liebenswerter Roboter, der den Mars erkundet und dabei Gefühle entwickelt. In einer warmherzigen Heldengeschichte ab 10 Jahren lernt Res über die Erde und die Menschheit, während er gefährliche Herausforderungen auf dem roten Planeten meistert. Ein fesselndes Kinderbuch von Jasmine Warga.

Sixteen-year-old Eisel believes she has nothing to live for: her mother has left her, her father has done something terrible, and her classmates have ridiculed her. The girl decides to die. Eisel stumbles upon the Quiet Departure website. There she meets Roman - the perfect partner for the realization of her terrible plan. Step by step, they are approaching the date of their own death. But gradually the girl realizes that she does not want to die. And now her only wish is to save Roman and encourage him to live.

De zestienjarige nerd Aysel is geobsedeerd door het plannen van haar eigen dood. Met klasgenoten die continu over haar roddelen, een moeder die haar nauwelijks kan aankijken, en een vader die met een gewelddadig misdrijf hun dorp opschrikt, ziet Aysel redenen genoeg om haar leven te beëindigen. Maar ze weet niet zeker of ze het alleen durft. Als ze op een website het forum Zelfmoordpartners ontdekt, denkt ze de oplossing te hebben gevonden. Ze vindt er Roman, een jongen die achtervolgd wordt door een familietragedie. Hoewel Aysel en Roman niets met elkaar gemeen hebben, beginnen ze deel uit te maken van elkaars leven. Naarmate hun plan voor zelfmoord vorm krijgt, begint Aysel zich af te vragen of ze er wel mee door wil gaan. Ze zal uiteindelijk moeten kiezen: een einde aan haar leven maken of Roman ervan proberen te overtuigen om samen door te leven.