Rosies Mutter behandelt ihre Tochter kühl und ablehnend, ganz anders als andere Mütter. Als Rosie auf ein Buch über 13 Hexen stößt, versteht sie plötzlich: Eine der Hexen hat ihrer Mutter alle schönen Erinnerungen gestohlen. Unterstützt von dem jungen Geist Ebb, beginnt Rosie zu ahnen, dass sie selbst der Schlüssel zum Kampf gegen die Hexen sein könnte. Ist es Rosies Bestimmung, ihre Mutter zu retten und die Hexen zu besiegen?
Třináct čarodějců se chystá zničit svět. Jen jedna dívka je může porazit. Poté, co dvanáctiletá Rosie Oaksová zvítězila nad mocnou a zlou čarodějnicí, otevřel se jí zcela nový svět – svět plný čarodějců, kteří ho skrytě ovládají. Tyto temné bytosti využívají svou nadvládu nad lidmi a vnášejí do jejich životů prázdnotu, když jim berou to, co je pro ně nejcennější. Je jen na Rosie, poslední z řady lovců čarodějců, aby je porazila. Se svou kouzelnou zbraní a přáteli po boku – věrným duchem Mořicem, své ráznou Germ i tajemnou a nebojácnou Arií – opouští domov, aby našla a porazila zbývající čarodějce. A nelítostný souboj začíná! Pomocí neobyčejné velryby Mlaskala Rosie proplouvá mořskými hlubinami a zdolává obrovské vzdálenosti v čase i v prostoru, když se snaží naplnit svůj osud. Životy těch, které miluje, visí na vlásku a její dovednosti jsou vystaveny konečné zkoušce. Rosie hledá sílu k dokončení své mise, může ale jedna dívka skutečně věřit, že porazí mocné síly, jež ovládají svět už po staletí?
Síla slov a nekonečná představivost v napínavém souboji o záchranu vzpomínek. Jen jedna dívka může vyhrát.Dvanáctiletá Rosie Oaksová žije se svojí matkou, ale něco není v pořádku. Annabell jako by chybělo všechno, kvůli čemu matky milují své dcery. Co se stalo? Proč ve vztahu chybí láska i zájem?Rosie hledá útěchu v psaní příběhů, ale nalezne…
Thirteen-year-old Rosie and the League of Witch Hunters, joined by a gaggle of the world's last ghosts, cross the galaxy in search of the Museum of Imagined Things, the last treasure the Nothing King wants before dragging everything into oblivion.
"The day the train fell in the lake, Cassie stopped believing in much of anything, despite growing up in a devout Catholic family. Then she set her mind to forgetting the strange boy named Elias who was with her when it happened. When Elias comes back to town after many years away, Cassie finds herself talked into sneaking out at night to follow him ghost-hunting--though she knows better than to believe they will find any spirits. Still, the more time she spends with Elias--with his questions, his rebelliousness, his imagination that is so much bigger than the box she has made for herself--the more Cassie thinks that even in a world that seems broken beyond repair, there just may be something worth believing in..:--Amazon
6 Starred Reviews and a New York Public Library Best Book of 2017! New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson delivers an epic tale through three unforgettable perspectives, exploring how love, determination, and hope can alter one's fate. In 2065, Adri is selected to live on Mars but discovers a journal from a girl who lived in her house over a century ago, drawing her into a mystery. In 1934, during the Dust Bowl, Catherine faces her family's dire situation and must find the courage to sacrifice everything for the one she loves most. Meanwhile, in 1919, Lenore grapples with her grief for her brother, a fallen soldier, as she plans to sail from England to America. Their stories, spanning generations and distances, intertwine in both heartbreaking and hopeful ways. Anderson's haunting, lyrical prose brings human connections to life, illuminating the small yet significant moments that shape fate. Critics praise the novel for its emotional depth, compelling characters, and the exploration of resilience and hope. Each character's independence shines, creating a thread that ties them together, while Anderson's evocative writing ensures these remarkable women leave a lasting impact on readers. This thought-provoking narrative is a must-have for all YA collections.
Gracie Lockwood's life in Cliffden, Maine, is anything but ordinary, set in a world where mythical creatures like sasquatches and dragons coexist with reality. As she navigates her spirited and restless nature, Gracie encounters a unique blend of history and fantasy, including the impact of these beings on significant events like the Civil War. The presence of giants and mermaids further enriches her environment, while the ominous Dark Clouds signify death, adding depth to her journey in this whimsical yet profound setting.
A haunting mystery, romance in the vein of The Lovely Bones by New York Times bestselling author.
May Bird makes her way out of the ghostly Ever After in the second book of a dazzling trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson. A fearful and fantastic realm located among the stars, the Ever After is full of phantoms and poltergeists, ghouls and goblins, and all manner of things that go bump in the night. And then there is May Bird. She wants to get home to Earth, but to do so she must locate the mysterious Lady of North Farm, who lives in a cold, forbidding land that even the spooks find spooky. Along the way, she and her friends—Pumpkin, Beatrice, Fabbio, and Somber Kitty—encounter all sorts of places and ghosts, from the terrifying to the hilarious. And although there is no avoiding villains like the Bogey and the Ever After’s terribly evil ruler, Bo Cleevil, with a little luck the friends might just make it to the Lady. [Among the Stars was originally published as May Bird Among the Stars and now features an updated cover and title.]
In this stunning reimagining of J. M. Barrie's beloved classic Peter Pan, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson expertly weaves a gripping tale of love, loss, and adventure. When fifteen-year-old Tiger Lily meets the alluring teenage Peter Pan deep in the forbidden woods of Neverland, the two form an unbreakable bond. As the leader of the Lost Boys, the most fearsome of Neverland's inhabitants, Peter is an unthinkable match for Tiger Lily. And yet, she is willing to risk everything—her family, her future—to be with him. Then an English girl named Wendy Darling arrives on the island. With dangers tightening around them, Tiger Lily soon finds out how far she is willing to go to keep Peter with her in Neverland…and discovers that the deadliest enemies lurk inside even the most loyal and loving heart.