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James Riley

    James Tauro Riley je uznávaný autor, který se ve svých dílech zabývá hlubokými lidskými emocemi a složitostí vztahů. Jeho psaní je známé svou pronikavostí a schopností vykreslit postavy, které čtenáře zaujmou. Rileyho stylistická obratnost a citlivý přístup k vyprávění z něj činí významného hlasatele současné literatury.

    Half Upon a Time
    Sufferings in Africa
    Twice Upon a Time.
    The Revenge of Magic Complete Collection (Boxed Set): The Revenge of Magic; The Last Dragon; The Future King; The Timeless One; The Chosen One
    Once Upon the End.
    Story Thieves Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters; Secret Origins; Pick the Plot; Worlds Apart
    • In this collectible boxed set of the New York Times bestselling series, characters from both real and fictional realms intertwine, creating a unique narrative experience. The series explores imaginative adventures as protagonists navigate the boundaries between stories and reality, offering readers an engaging blend of fantasy and humor.

      Story Thieves Complete Collection (Boxed Set): Story Thieves; The Stolen Chapters; Secret Origins; Pick the Plot; Worlds Apart
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    • Once Upon the End.

      • 373 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      In "Once Upon the End," Jack and May embark on their separate paths to fulfill their destinies, but surprises await them in the fairy tale world. As they prepare to confront the Wicked Queen, a thrilling and humorous conclusion to the Half Upon a Time trilogy unfolds, featuring knights, giants, and more.

      Once Upon the End.
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    • This collectible hardcover boxed set features all five books from a magical middle grade series by New York Times bestselling author James Riley. It is ideal for fans of adventurous tales like The Dark Is Rising and Fablehaven, offering a captivating blend of fantasy and engaging storytelling that appeals to young readers. Each volume promises to immerse readers in enchanting worlds filled with magic and adventure.

      The Revenge of Magic Complete Collection (Boxed Set): The Revenge of Magic; The Last Dragon; The Future King; The Timeless One; The Chosen One
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    • In this sequel to "Half Upon a Time," pirates and mermaids clash in a fractured fairy tale adventure featuring Jack and his friends.

      Twice Upon a Time.
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    • Previously published: New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1965. First published in 1817 under title: An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce.

      Sufferings in Africa
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    • In the village of Giant's Hand Jack's grandfather has been pushing him to find a princess and get married, so when a young lady falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and she tells Jack that her grandmother, who looks suspiciously like the long-missing Snow White, has been kidnapped, Jack decides to help her.

      Half Upon a Time
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    • The Revenge of Magic

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      When long-dead magical creatures are discovered all around the world, each buried with a book of magic, only children can unlock the dangerous power of the books in this start to a thrilling new series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves!Thirteen years ago, books of magic were discovered in various sites around the world alongside the bones of dragons. Only those born after “Discovery Day” have the power to use the magic. Now, on a vacation to Washington, DC, Fort Fitzgerald’s father is lost when a giant creature bursts through the earth, attacking the city. Fort is devastated, until an opportunity for justice arrives six months later, when a man named Dr. Opps invites Fort to a government run school, the Oppenheimer School, to learn magic from those same books. But life’s no easier at the school, where secrets abound. What does Jia, Fort’s tutor, know about the attacks? Why does Rachel, master of destructive magic, think Fort is out to destroy the school? And why is Fort seeing memories of an expelled girl every time he goes to sleep? If Fort doesn’t find out what’s hiding within the Oppenheimer School, more attacks will come, and this time, nothing will stop them!

      The Revenge of Magic
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    • Story Thieves

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.

      Story Thieves
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    • Nichts ist abgefahrener, als in Bücher zu springen! Eigentlich hatte Owen nach seinen haarsträubenden Erlebnissen in der Welt der Kiel-Gnomenfuß-Bücher fürs Erste genug von Abenteuern – bis Owen und Kiel in der brennenden Bibliothek von Owens Mutter aufwachen, ohne jede Erinnerung, wie sie dorthin gekommen sind. Und schlimmer noch: Bethany wurde entführt, und den beiden bleibt nur wenig Zeit, sie wiederzufinden, bevor etwas Fürchterliches passiert. Der einzige Hinweis ist eine Gestalt mit Fragezeichenmaske, die sich als fieser Nachfahre von Sherlock Holmes ausgibt. Jetzt ist Owens detektivisches Geschick gefragt – doch damit ist es leider nicht weit her … Der spannende zweite Teil der „Weltenspringer“-Saga

      Die gestohlenen Kapitel
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    • Magisch und abenteuerlich: Die erfolgreiche „Weltenspringer“-Saga geht weiter. Die Comic-Welt braucht die Hilfe der Bücherspringer Bethany und Owen! In Jupiter City gibt es nämlich keine mutigen Superhelden und fiesen Megaschurken mehr, denn eine dunkle Macht hat die Vorherrschaft übernommen. Es gibt nur einen einzigen, der das Gleichgewicht wiederherstellen kann: Doc Twilight! Um den legendären Helden zu finden, müssen Bethany und Owen ihren ganzen Mut zusammennehmen und in die Comic-Welt eintauchen! Der spannende 3. Band der „Weltenspringer“-Saga.

      Weltenspringer 3: Angriff der Schatten
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