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When bestselling characters collide: The Ogglies and the Sat – a wildly funny adventure full of wishes, muck, and mayhem begins!
Disaster strikes – the wishing machine has has gone badly wrong! Mr Bashful and the Sat turn to Professor Fizzywine for help. But when the mischievous Sat accidentally sprays his Daddy with the professor’s brand new rejuvenation potion, Mr Bashful suddenly becomes a baby! Only the Ogglies will have the ancient spare parts needed for the wishing machine. While the professor searches through their junkyard, they and the Sat do their best to keep Baby Bashful entertained. But will Professor Fizzywine manage to repair the machine before it’s too late to turn the baby back into a daddy?
Sat + Ogglies = maximum fun!
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A curious boy’s summer with his eccentric aunt turns into a real-life mystery when a strange book and a suspicious stranger blur the line between fiction and truth.
For his tenth birthday, Mike doesn’t get the cool toy he’s been hoping for – but a mysterious old book instead, sent by his eccentric Aunt Polly. Supposedly, she found it in America under daring (and possibly exaggerated) circumstances. That summer, Mike visits Polly at her creaky old house, complete with two unruly dogs, carrier pigeons, and no hot water. Between collecting strange words and inventing wild tales with his new friend Mona, life feels like an adventure – until a man in ever-changing disguises appears and starts ransacking Polly’s home. A spy? A treasure hunter?
The longer Mike stays, the more secrets unravel. What’s hidden within the mysterious book – and how much of Aunt Polly’s extraordinary storytelling is actually true?
From bestselling author Paul Maar: When Mike spends the summer with his eccentric Aunt Polly, a mysterious book and a stranger in disguise turn his holidays into a thrilling blur of fantasy and truth.
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When a mischievous dog runs off into the forest just before the Midsummer Tournament, three friends uncover a mysterious secret beneath the midnight sun.
The fourth volume in the beloved pony series – set in the heart of the Swedish countryside, where new pony adventures, nature, and midsummer magic await.
Midsummer is just around the corner! That means camping beneath the midnight sun, picnics in flower-filled meadows – and, of course, training for the big Midsummer Tournament. Leyla, who’s spending her holidays in Lillasund, is joining in the excitement. Ida and Elsa are thrilled to look after Astrid’s dog, Tobbe, while she’s away. But something’s not right – Tobbe is behaving strangely and suddenly disappears into the forest. Could he have uncovered a secret hidden there?
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About laughter, the devil and an incredible hero
Timm Thaler has a wonderful laugh that’s so infectious people can’t help joining in. But when the mysterious Baron Natas promises him a lot of money for it, Timm sells his laugh. From the moment the baron has Timm’s laugh, Timm finds that every bet he makes is a winner. But he soon also realises that a person without a laugh is not a real person – however many riches he may amass. Timm forges a plan to win back his laugh. Baron Natas is not an easy adversary to outwit, but Timm isn’t about to give up…
The story of Timm Thaler has been adapted for film many times over. New edition with a cover by Katrin Engelking.
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The great merpeople adventure continues! Fleeing from Doctor Orion, the Alpha Cru sails to Norway, where an oil rig has sprung a leak. Can Alea and the Magicals prevent a catastrophic oil spill? Will she meet the Whale Wanderer and find a way, with the help of the merkids, to rid the magical underwater world of the virus?
The fourth book in the mermaid saga by bestselling author Tanya Stewner!
The environmental theme is perfect for the target audience.
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An atmospheric academy fantasy in two parts – set in a dazzling world of twilight and shadow creatures, where light and darkness are bound by fate.
Quinn must never step outside during the day – sunlight could kill her.
But when her pet rat escapes, she runs after it… and falls through a shadow.
Quinn finds herself in Noctura, a world where night never ends. There she discovers that she doesn’t suffer from a sun disease at all – instead, a powerful shadow magic sleeps within her. At the Academy of Shadowrunners, Quinn must learn to harness her gift before it consumes her. Yet not everyone in Noctura is glad she’s arrived – and in the darkness beyond the Academy walls, something far more dangerous is waiting.
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Suspense guaranteed – a new adventure with Alea Aquarius!
Off to Iceland! Alea and the Alpha Cru set sail for the far north. Alea hopes she will at last find her father there and, with him, the answers to all the questions going round and round inside her head. But when the Alpha Cru reaches its destination, Alea is forced to face up to her past. And that’s not all; there she also encounters the mysterious Doctor Orion, who is researching the deadly virus that destroyed the merfolk. With his help, can Alea make her dearest wish come true and restore the merfolk to life? And will Lennox help her put her plan into action? Alea senses that he’s keeping something from her and that’s really putting their love to the test.
The third book in the Alea Aquarius mermaid saga by bestselling author Tanya Stewner.
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In volume 2 of our bestseller an ancient evil awakens, friendship is tested, and the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance – Markus Heitz at his most thrilling!
Irida and her friends, the Fearless, know that their home, the idyllic town of Hohenburg, is in grave danger. Their ruthless enemies are determined to conquer the Otherworld – by any means necessary. To achieve their goal, they are even willing to ally themselves with an ancient, demonic being – putting the lives of hundreds at risk!
Will Irida, Cedric, Jinjin, and Jeremy manage to avert disaster with the help of legendary allies? And will Norway finally hold the answers to the changeling mystery?
International bestselling author Markus Heitz delivers a fast-paced and suspenseful next chapter of his fantasy saga – filled with magic, friendship, and fearsome creatures.
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When Elli and her friends discover a dazzling herd of rainbow seahorses, they must race to uncover who’s setting traps in the seaweed forest – before the magical creatures are captured forever.
On one of their rides, Elli, Maris, and Mona make a magical discovery: a herd of wild seahorses shimmering in every color of the rainbow! But their wonder quickly turns to worry – someone is hunting the beautiful creatures. Who is setting the traps hidden in the seaweed forest?
Elli and her friends must act fast to uncover the culprit and save the rainbow seahorses before it’s too late!
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Homework can wait – there’s a world to rescue!
Because none other than the power-hungry goblin princess Azzrar is unleashing a dragon on goblins and humans alike. Cave trolls battle teachers, chaos reigns...
Waaaaait a minute. Is this really happening? Or is it a glimpse into a dark future that Dario, Rumpel, and their adventuring crew at school are witnessing? Well, they do know a thing or two about time travel by now – and the silvery, bustling Tunnelbolg is more active than ever...
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Alea is finally reunited with her twin sister Thea. But the joy doesn’t last long. Nixie Akira has fallen seriously ill! Doctor Orion must have released the virus targeting magical beings. In the water, they’re in mortal danger – but where can they escape to? How many magicals have already been infected? Is Cassaras also at risk, since he’s half Landsider, half Nixie? Together with Lennox and Thea, Alea sets out to find him. And where is Doctor Orion? Is he preparing to strike back? Without the Mer-people, the Alpha Cru has no chance of defeating him…
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Stay true to yourself and protect what you love.
Book 5 in the bestselling series by Tanya Stewner.
Barely escaped from the clutches of Doctor Orion, the Alpha Cru set sail for France in search of Alea’s mother. In the English Channel, they stray into a death zone, a stretch of water devoid of oxygen because toxic fertiliser has been dumped there! Alea is dumbstruck! Will she be able to come one step nearer to saving the marine world with the aid of her friends and the Magicals?
- Environmental protection is a topic that touches a nerve with the target group and lends a certain extra to the story #FridaysforFuture
- An endless wave of top reviews, numerous fan accounts on Instagram
- More than 440,000 copies of books from the series sold (February 2019)
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Eagerly Anticipated: Alea’s Adventure Continues
Dramatic cliffhanger finale of volume 5 makes this a must-read
In the eagerly anticipated sixth volume of the bestselling series by Tanya Stewner, Alea Aquarius’s adventures take a new turn. Robbed of all their memories, the Alpha Cru have to reorientate themselves. Who is targeting them? Who is the man with the black coat and the barrel organ who is watching them from the harbour? And were there originally more members of the gang? Alea wouldn’t be Alea if she didn’t decide to take on her adversaries in order to save her friends, even if the odds seem to be stacked against her.
Bestseller: 640,000 Alea Aquarius books and audio-books sold
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Alea is a mermaid once more - but she’s very worried about Thea. Where has Doctor Orion taken her? What’s he planning, and what particular role is Tess going to be playing in their attempt to stop him? Or might the new member of the gang be the key to everything?
An ancient power is arising in the sea, but the Alpha Cru can only make its way to the new allies via the narrow streets of Venice. Will they manage to defeat their opponents?
The eighth volume of the popular mermaid saga - thrills and spills from start to finish!
Alea Aquarius 7 - Under the Spell of an Oath
Love, friendship, adventure - and longing for a reunion: it’s the seventh volume in the Alea Aquarius series! This time, Alea and Lennox set out overland to reach the Lorelei Rocks. They believe Alea’s twin sister Anthea to be there. Will the twins manage to meet up again? And will their meeting reactivate Alea’s mermaid capabilities?
- The eagerly awaited new instalment of the number one best-selling series.
- Compelling themes: protection of the environment, friendship, solidarity.
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The island of Lillasund is covered in deep snow in the wintery archipelago. Ida and Elsa trudge through meter-high snowdrifts with their beloved ponies while lights illuminate all the window, and cozy rooms are filled with the scent of gingerbread. At Österviksgård, the riding students are rehearsing a Christmas show with horses and Ida and Elsa are also taking part. But someone is scurrying around in the dark and playing pranks at the riding school. Is there perhaps something to the story of the farm elves...?The Ponies of Lillasund: A best friend and a pony you love – that's pure happiness. Idyllic childhood adventures in Sweden, a place of longing. Swedish Christmas with your beloved ponies - it doesn't get any more hygge than this! | 7 +
Nighttime grave robbers in the cornfield, a mysterious key, and a missing person in the Schlossberg caves – which also happen to be haunted! Irida and her friends, “The Fearless,” are on the trail of a strange case in the peaceful little town of Hohenburg.The mysterious events lead Irida to a hidden otherworld – and to malevolent beings disguised as humans living among the townspeople. Where do they come from? What are they planning? Is the mystical realm in danger? Soon, Irida and her friends don’t know who they can trust anymore.And then there’s the ever-present rabbit...The magical adventure begins: Bestselling author Markus Heitz's new children's book seriesThe first volume in a fantastic series full of secrets, magical creatures, and supernatural powers. | 11 +
Discover who you truly are. Protect the oceans. Always.
Since forever Alea has felt a mysterious pull toward the sea - but also a deep fear. Her mother’s last warning before vanishing was clear: contact with cold water could be fatal for Alea. By chance, she joins the Alpha Cru, a spirited group of teens living aboard a yacht. During a fierce storm, Alea is swept overboard - and everything changes forever...
- Marine mystery, adventure and a wonderful friendship! Dive into the first book of Tanya Stewner's bestselling Mergirl series. An international TV adaptation is already in production and set to premiere in 2026!
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At last Alea knows why she has always felt so out of place: she’s a mermaid. But what happened to her natural mother eleven years ago and why does the underwater world seem so deserted? Alea cannot possibly be the only member of the merfolk left in the world! Little by little and with the aid of the Alpha Cru, Alea finds out more and more about where she came from. And she learns that Lennox is also half mer. Could that be why they feel so drawn to each other? The first volume in this series was one of the Top 6 Children’s and Young Adult Bestsellers A story about being different and strong that will set girls dreaming | 10 +
Back on Lillasund - this time for good! Ida is thrilled to spend the summer with Elsa, Mikkel, Oscar, and, of course, Floki, the most adorable Icelandic pony in the world. Together, the friends enjoy a magical summer on the back of their beloved horses. But then Floki is supposed to be sold. Ida is heartbroken! When the children learn of a lost Viking treasure, they do everything they can to find it – because it’s the only way to save Floki .THE LILLASUND PONIES: Where pony dreams come true… Heartwarming children’s adventures set in an idyllic Swedish paradise.New pony adventures in the longing place Sweden. The perfect mix of friendship, a loyal pony, and pure girlhood joy awaits. | 7 +
- Set on the brink of magic and reality, this enchanting summer adventure captivates with its thrilling second timeline, where a long-buried secret from the World War II era is uncovered.
No electricity! No running water! Nothing but the great outdoors! The two cousins Leo and Imogen, both ten years old, are spending their holidays in the house of their late aunt. They have barely been there a few days when the two find themselves caught up in a great adventure. A shadow comes slinking round the house, and peculiar things begin to happen. Could it be a ghost? When Leo and Imogen discover a secret from the past, they realise that holidays far from civilisation are the best thing that could have happened to them!
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The excitement continues in volume 5 of the "GoblinGronigles"! The seven have been found, the dragon has been sighted, but the sword is still missing.
The puzzle in Dario's head continues to come together, piece by piece, but the friends must hurry, because the world is still in danger!
First, their friend Rumpel must be freed - but a terrible monster lurks in the dark tunnels of the goblin kingdom of Gwertz...
- Dive into the fantastical fun of the hit series, packed with vibrant illustrations, comic antics, and goblin magic that kids love!
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The summer holidays are over, and Dario - self-styled comic strip illustrator and total nerd - no longer understands the world. His best mate Lennard hasn’t just updated his look, but he’s also started to be disruptive at school, whereas he was previously a model pupil! Dario quickly realises that something is amiss. Together with Lennard’s sister Clara-with-a-C (who’s nice and annoying in equal measures), he discovers that his friend has been abducted and a goblin has taken his place. And he’s not the only one …
- Perfect new genre for Greg fans and reluctant readers.
- Brilliantly illustrated by Thomas Hussung (The Little Bad Book).
- The prelude to a host of GoblinGhronicles merchandise.
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In ‘Animox Comic 3: The City of Sharks’, the breathtaking third volume of Aimée Carter's animal shifter saga, Simon Thorn continues his search for the missing parts of the legendary Beast King's weapon - this time on a dangerous underwater mission. The gripping story of the successful ANIMOX series is retold in a modern way, with slightly abridged text and numerous comic elements.
- Dive into an action-packed friendship story filled with adventure and animal shapeshifters.
- With its comic-style elements, this series is perfect for young readers of all skill levels!
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Ida can hardly believe her luck: she’s spending her spring vacation with her mom on the charming Swedish island of Lillasund - and even better, at the Solbergs Gård pony ranch! From the moment she strokes the Icelandic pony Floki, she knows they’re destined to stick together through thick and thin. And when she meets Elsa, a girl her age, Ida finally finds the best friend she’s always dreamed of. If only she could stay on Lillasund forever...
THE LILLASUND PONIES: Where pony dreams come true… Heartwarming children’s adventures set in an idyllic Swedish paradise.
- A best friend and a pony you can trust – that's pure happiness.
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