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When 17-year-old Maurice is asked to invent urban legends for a book company, it sounds like a dream job. He just finds it a bit odd that his stories suddenly take on a life of their own. The nightmare really begins when Maurice invents a murder, which then actually takes place. Is someone making his stories come true? What role does his publisher play in all this? And where does the fine line between imagination and reality really lie?
A sophisticated novel for young adults by the famous author Rüdiger Bertram – full of deceptive truths and suspense, with lots of surprising twists and fascinating wrong turns.
English sample translation available! | 13 +
November (Amber) Lark is seventeen and she has just run away from the assisted living flat she shares with other young people. Shortly before her sixth birthday, her parents inexplicably disappeared – and now she thinks she has found a clue. And so she sets out for a strange city, accompanied only by her cat. On the very first night, sitting in a miserable housing block, freezing in her rain-soaked clothes, she spots a tent lit up red and yellow that holds a magical attraction for her. Inside she can see a boy reading a book – but whenever Amber approaches, he disappears along with his tent. Katya, on the other hand, the owner of the pub where Amber’s father was last seen, not only offers her a job but is always there for her, too. But can Amber be sure that the boy isn’t the person sending her the terrible threatening letters? And what about the other men, the pub guests with whom Amber seeks protection and a sense of security, but who only exploit her vulnerability – at least until the moment, when Amber realises that she must decide either to destroy herself – or to set out for a new future.
A great novel from Antonia Michaelis featuring a strong, yet vulnerable heroine amidst murderous secrets, in a shadowy world between dream and reality, and breathtakingly gripping.
| 16 +
Teresa feels pretty confused when a friend of her parents and his twin sons come to visit. Two years before, Teresa had had a crush on Adrian. Now he's in a wheelchair and Teresa feels strongly attracted to Kai – and ashamed of it. But is Kai really Kai? Or is Teresa the victim of a dangerous game of mistaken identity? When several of the animals on her parents’ farm suddenly die a mysterious death, things begin to get dangerous for Teresa, too …
A gripping thriller that will have adults and teenagers on the edge of their seats right to the last page!
| 14 +
An exciting adventure story by crime writer Simone Buchholz.
| 10 +
The race against time is on because not only does Uncle Henry suddenly turn up in the past, intent upon rescuing Oskar from the impending ice flood, but also the dangerous man who wants to catch up with the small boy Philipp. And what does all of this have to do with the emperor’s family and the forthcoming royal election? The enemies of the imperial family have already made several attempts to abduct the emperor’s grandson. Oskar has a grave suspicion based on the rumour making the rounds of the city that the son of the future king is currently on his way to Nuremberg. Could Philipp be the future king’s son? And will Oskar ever manage to return to the future?
| 10 +
Anna and Abel: madly in love, mad with doubt
Abel Tannatek is a misfit, a truant and a drug dealer. Against her better judgement, Anna falls desperately in love with him because she sees the other Abel: the gentle, sad boy who takes care of his sister and tells Anna a story that touches her soul. But the fine line between reality and fantasy gradually becomes blurred. What if the story isn’t a story but awful reality? What if Anna’s worst fears are confirmed?
- Fast-moving thriller and touching love story – unputdownable!
- Impressive and inspired: a completely new Antonia Michaelis
- Filled with variety: thrilling, everyday and fairy-tale passages in rapid succession
14 +
Polly is under suspicion! The detective sextet is on the spot straight away, eager to help Matheo’s best friend. She may have exaggerated a bit, but still the detective friends are determined to prove that Polly had nothing to do with the dastardly deadly nightshade incident. The trouble is that they all have their own ideas about how to solve the case, “they” being Max, the greedy tracker pig, Toffy and Nero, the argumentative poodles, and, of course, Dr Black, the crow, who absolutely adores fruit brandy. Matheo’s task is anything but easy!
Book 2 in Nina Weger’s rumbustious detective series featuring talking animals. Hilariously funny, lively and heart-warming, all at once.
| 8 +
Confusion reigns at the London aquarium. Someone has evidently kidnapped the sharks – and they are the really dangerous kind! Paddock & Co investigate and very soon discover who is behind the theft. But what on earth are the kidnappers planning to do with the sharks?
| 8 +
A mysterious stranger is striking terror into the hearts of London's drivers. When they’re waiting at the traffic lights, he taps on their window and when they roll it down, he blows sleep dust inside, making the drivers fall into a deep sleep that very moment. And when they wake up again, their money is gone. In its place, they find a visiting card that reads: “Dosh gone! Sweet dreams from Lalay Lu. What can it all mean? Who is Lalay Lu? The Oggly detectives soon pick up his trail.
| 8 +
Paddock is to be knighted. But a black knight storms into the ceremony and steals the queen’s sword. The knight challenges Paddock and soon, the two are in the midst of a mediaeval tournament, complete with dragons, swords and lances! Can Paddock win the day?
| 8 +
The first book in Erhard Dietl’s series of Oggly Detectives; serial fun for just €2.95. Each book is numbered and comes with amusing extras and an Oggly collector’s corner for an Oggly surprise.
| 8 +
Jacob, Tom and Paul are travelling to a juniors competition being organised by one of the top football clubs in Europe. First every goes beautifully and Jacob scores one goal after another, setting his team well on the road to the semi-finals. But then Jacob receives a threatening letter telling him that if he scores one more goal, he will regret it very much. The three friends use Paul’s video camera to set a trap for the blackmailer. Book 4 in the popular football series for beginning readers.
Learn to read with “book stars” for years one and two: large print, short text blocks and lots of illustrations to help beginning readers understand what they are reading. Also included, 16 pages of reading puzzles and games in a supplement at the back.
| 7 +
The royal swans in Hyde Park are turning into vicious “monster swans” and attacking people. Mr. Paddock and Dumpy investigate the case. Could Firebomb Jack be the culprit behind these nasty attacks?
Book 5 of Erhard Dietl’s The Oggly Detectives: serial fun for just 2.95 euros. Each book is numbered and comes with fun bonus material and an Oggly collector’s corner for an Oggly surprise.
| 8 +
Fritzi’s in danger: Paddock’s trainee, Fritzi Featherplay, wins a ride on the London Eye, the UK capital’s big wheel. But suddenly, during the ride, the pods all come to a halt – and at a dizzying height. Very soon, it becomes clear that Firebomb Jack planned the whole thing and is using Fritzi’s desperate situation to drive the Oggly detectives, who he feels are peskily getting in his way, right out of town. Will his cunning ploy work? Will Dumpy and Paddock succeed in freeing Fritzi?
| 8 +
Firebomb Jack has his people everywhere – even in London’s infamous gambling den, where Mikado-Mitsy, a cunning con artist, does her evil best to cheat people out of their winnings. What evil is her boss – the infamous villain Firebomb Jack – planning now?
| 8 +
Swiss cheese: Great big holes in the walls of London buildings present the Oggly detectives with a real mystery. At first, it looks as though rotten burglars had used the holes to make their way into other people's homes, but then the Oggly detectives make an important discovery: The paintings of a mysterious artist were on the missing pieces of wall. Can the Oggly detectives be able to track down the art thieves?
| 8 +
There’s been a break-in at the museum. The odd thing is that although nothing has been stolen, one painting has somehow become two overnight. The original was taken down and is now leaning against the wall – twice! Which of the two pictures is the original, which the forgery? At first glance, the pictures seem identical. But inspecting them closely, the three detectives Carlo, Semra and Ben discover tiny differences. Will they track down the culprit?
The interactive crime series for young sleuths, with cool comic-style illustrations.
| 7 +
A gripping children’s detective story!
| 10 +
This innovative crime series involves the readers in the action and fosters understanding of text and picture elements on five full-page mystery pictures.
Interactive crime stories – a special concept
Each book encourages the children to help guess what has happened and solve the mystery. In each one, there are five full-page mystery pictures containing answers and clues that bring Ben, Carlo and Semra step by step nearer to solving the case. These pictures are always on the right-hand side of the book. A small magnifying glass shows the young readers when there is something hidden in the picture. The children can then read the answer or the instruction to turn to the next page.
Exciting fun for beginning readers: an extremely popular classic genre, redefined and for the first time specially adapted for beginning readers!
| 7 +
This innovative crime series involves the readers in the action and fosters understanding of text and picture elements on five full-page mystery pictures.
Interactive crime stories – a special concept
Each book encourages the children to help guess what has happened and solve the mystery. In each one, there are five full-page mystery pictures containing answers and clues that bring Ben, Carlo and Semra step by step nearer to solving the case. These pictures are always on the right-hand side of the book. A small magnifying glass shows the young readers when there is something hidden in the picture. The children can then read the answer or the instruction to turn to the next page.
Exciting fun for beginning readers: an extremely popular classic genre, redefined and for the first time specially adapted for beginning readers!
| 7 +
Bifi & Pops, a charming and amusing dog-and-master team, have even preschool children eager to learn to read. Illustrations by Susanne Göhlich.
| 6 +
Amateur beekeeper Pops rides into the woods on his motorbike to see to his beehives, taking Bifi along in his sidecar. First off, Bifi chases a sounder of wild pigs and a fox away without Pops even noticing. But when the bee colony swarms out with the queen, Pops gets into a real flap. Together, the pair try to direct the bees back to the hive – not an easy task, but luckily, Bifi follows his nose and comes up with a plan!
Still going strong: the unequal friends Bifi & Pops
Perfect identification figure: Bifi sees the world with children’s eyes
Lots to discover in Susanne Göhlich’s illustrations
| 6 +
Poor little monkeys!! When a rotten thief steals the fur of the rare golden lion tamarins, the Oggly detectives rush over to the zoo! The monkeys are all stark naked and there’s no trace of the thieves to be found. What are they planning to do with their loot? Mr Paddock and his team discover the truth!
Book 21 in the series featuring Paddock and co! Pure suspense and plenty of Oggly action in handy pocket size: each crime story comes with a collector’s corner, English vocabulary list and detective tips!
| 8 +
TOOOTOOOT! A historical steam engine is on loan from the transport museum and will take part in the birthday celebrations for the oldest underground railway in the world. But then the tube train is abducted! Promising to retrieve it, the Oggly detectives set off in hot pursuit through London’s tunnels, where everything is pretty scary.
Book 20 in the series featuring Paddock and co! Pure suspense and plenty of Oggly action in handy pocket size: each crime story comes with a collector’s corner, English vocabulary list and detective tips!
| 8 +
Run for your life! Zombies are on the loose at the old cemetery in London! The chief of police decides that this is a case for the Oggly detectives! Paddock and his team boldly conceal themselves between the graves at nightfall, and their plan produces results: in the middle of the night, they spot a dark figure climbing out of his tomb.
Book 22 in the series featuring Paddock and co! Pure suspense and plenty of Oggly action in handy pocket size: each crime story comes with a collector’s corner, English vocabulary list and detective tips!
| 8 +
Paddock is looking forward to his trip to the greyhound races, but finds things aren’t quite as they should be there. For weeks now, Gracy the greyhound bitch has been winning all the races, even though she’s old and grey these days. How can it be that she outstrips all the others? Very soon, Paddock and co pick up a scent and it takes them straight to a rabbit warren. But it’s not just rabbits that are up to no good here, that much is certain!
Book 23 in the series featuring Paddock and co! Pure suspense and plenty of Oggly action in handy pocket size: each crime story comes with a collector’s corner, English vocabulary list and detective tips!
| 8 +
After Luke lost his father years ago, his father’s partner became a friend and father figure for him. Because Luke is shy, especially when it comes to girls, that is exactly what he needs. His friend Birol is involved in some shady dealings, but Luke only has eyes for the lovely young Kurdish woman Gülbahar – until an accident occurs, that is, and then Luke is forced to realise that while some calamities bring people together, others tear them apart.
Explosive topical theme and a touching romance at the same time.
| 13 +
Newspaper boy Leo from Berlin is emigrating to America with his family. On board their ship, he gets to know Luisa and tells her about his secret find: a diary all about the mummy’s curse. And then a mummy really does turn up on board – and appears to be haunting the hold. Could the mysterious man who “just happens” to be on board too, have a hand in it all? Along with cabin boy William, Leo and Luisa set out to get to the bottom of the matter and end up in the middle of an adventure.
Suspense-packed children’s crime story in a mysterious setting – the intense atmosphere of the big, wide 1930s world of ocean liners.
By the author of the popular Oskar series: over 190,000 copies sold.
| 9 +
This town isn’t big enough for them both! Gangster boss Firebomb Jack challenges Mr Paddock to a bet: if Firebomb Jack can get the people of London to cheer him, the Oggly detectives must leave the city, but if he fails, the gangster boss himself must go! Sure of victory, Paddock accepts the wager, but soon after the Oggly detective is called to London Theatre. Shady characters are doing their dastardly work behind the scenes - and Paddock immediately suspects who’s behind it all. Will the theatre be the scene of the all-deciding duel between the two archenemies?
Book 24 in the series featuring Paddock and co! Pure suspense and plenty of Oggly action in handy pocket size: each crime story comes with a collector’s corner, English vocabulary list and detective tips!
| 8 +
Baby rabbit Rosine has lost her mum - it’s a case for the Animal Police.
Their sleuthing skills lead the four detectives through the park and on to the pet shop, where some very strange things are happening. Syrian hamster Jack has long had a serious bone to pick with the ultra-mean shopkeeper. Flopson and the Animal Police soon work out that something’s amiss in the pet shop. With an adventure this exciting, your hair will be standing on end just as much as the Animal Police’s fur!
Amusing animal heroes, tricky detective work, and a real feel-good factor.
Easy to read, and with fantastic illustrations - ideal for less confident readers, too.
Based around current hot topics: animal protection, friendship, and sticking together.
| 8 +
Incredible: all the children and teachers at school have frozen solid - as if they were in the Sleeping Beauty fairytale. What has happened? Has someone been putting something in their breakfast? And can the untruthful mirror give them the crucial clue? You, the reader, need to solve the various puzzles to find out what’s going on. It’s the only way you’re going to save the school!
Innovative way to encourage children to read: making them become part of the story.
Plugs into the long-standing “Escape/Exit Game” trend.
Includes numerous puzzles and a bonus poster. | 7 +