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Toto je příběh holčičky s medvědím srdcem... Občas, když někdo umře, hledá jeho duše místo, kde by se ukryla. A někteří lidé mají takové místo uvnitř sebe. Duchové, kteří zoufale hledají útočiště, se pokouší ukrýt i ve dvanáctileté Makepeace. Ta se jejich nočním pokusům naučila bránit. Jednoho dne ji ale velké neštěstí o tuto schopnost připraví. Teď uvnitř ní přebývá jakási duše. Je divoká, zvířecí a silná. Zároveň může znamenat její jedinou ochranu. Makepeace je totiž poslána k bohatým předkům svého otce, aby u nich vyrůstala. Všude se mluví o blížící se válce a lidé s jejími schopnostmi budou velmi žádaní. Podaří se skrýt její tajemství? Makepeace se musí rozhodnout, co je horší: otroctví nebo smrt?

Faith vždy obdivovala a zbožňovala svého otce – reverenda Sunderlyho, jednoho z nejslavnějších přírodovědců své doby. A stejně jako otec vždy milovala vědu, i když jako dívka se mohla jenom dívat a nedávat najevo svou chytrost. Navzdory si však nestěžovala. Dokud hrozící skandál nepřinutí její rodinu opustit rodný Kent a uchýlit se na maličký ostrůvek Vane. Faith se ocitá ve zcela cizím prostředí s novými, neznámými lidmi, kteří navíc nejsou ani jí, ani její rodině vůbec nakloněni. Ale to není to nejhorší… Když reverend Sunderly za záhadných okolností zahyne, Faith zjišťuje, že nikdo nemá v úmyslu vyšetřit, co se doopravdy stalo – každý se chce jen utvrdit v názoru, jenž si už udělal. V otcových dokumentech je však stopa: zmínka o tajemné rostlině, která má moc odměňovat lež pravdou. Faith je sama, nemá žádné spojence a nikdo ji nebere vážně. Musí tedy využít jedinou možnost, kterou má – Strom lží. Musí lhát, aby odhalila pravdu. Jenže netuší, že než konečně dospěje k pravdě, po které touží, dozví se spoustu věcí, které by bylo lepší nevědět.

Exploring the richly crafted universe of the Apt, this anthology features contributions from acclaimed fantasy writers, each delving into unique facets of the world established by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The collection is framed by two original stories from Tchaikovsky, showcasing a blend of creativity and imagination. Readers will encounter diverse narratives that highlight the complexities of the Apt and its inhabitants, crafted by award-winning authors who bring their distinct voices to this collaborative venture.

Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent are in trouble again. Escaping disaster by the skin of their teeth, they find refuge in Toll, the strange gateway town where visitors may neither enter nor leave without paying a price, and as past deeds catch up with them and old enemies appear, it looks as if this time there's no way out. Ages 10+.

Gullstruck Island is a vibrant and exciting novel in a beautifully imagined setting from the Costa Award winning author of The Lie Tree, Frances Hardinge číst celé

An epic fantasy world awaits, from Costa Award-winning author Frances Hardinge.

One of our finest storytellers,' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex SerpentFrom Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree comes Deeplight. The gods of The Myriad were as real as the coastlines and currents, and as merciless as the winds and whirlpools. Now the gods are dead, but their remains are stirring beneath the waves . . .On the streets of the Island of Lady's Crave live 14-year-old street urchins Hark and his best friend Jelt. They are scavengers: diving for relics of the gods, desperate for anything they can sell. But there is something dangerous in the deep waters of the undersea, calling to someone brave enough to retrieve it. When the waves try to claim Jelt, Hark will do anything to save him. Even if it means compromising not just who Jelt is, but what he is . . .

Challenging traditional notions of gender, this book presents compelling arguments and evidence that showcase women's strength and resilience. It explores various dimensions of female empowerment, highlighting historical figures and contemporary role models who defy stereotypes. Through insightful analysis and inspiring stories, the narrative encourages readers to reconsider societal perceptions of women, emphasizing their capabilities and contributions across different fields.

Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' Patrick NessA Face Like Glass is an astonishing and imaginative novel from the Costa Award winning author of The Lie Tree, Frances Hardinge.In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare - wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can make you hallucinate and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Expressions must be learned, and only the famous Facesmiths can teach a person to show joy, despair or fear - at a price.Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a little girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying to those around her that she must wear a mask at all times. For Neverfell's emotions are as obvious on her face as those of the most skilled Facesmiths, though entirely genuine. And that makes her very dangerous indeed . . .

Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, is a fantastically eerie and beautifully written novel, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.' When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late . . . 'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.