![]() And, even though you say "no, no, no please no" over and over again, your worst fears are confirmed, it's like a blow to your senses and you're left utterly stunned at just how can this situation ever be made right. Worth a credit? A love story that has you smiling at it's sweetness, passion, romance and tenderness one minute and, in the narrator's next words, you're suddenly gripped by nerves at what may come next. ![]() Dual POV's but I wish Zachary Webber had narrated the whole thing because Angela Goethals narration was painful. ![]() Because this was a very powerful, very emotional and very well written testament to fate, destiny, unconditional love, second chances and that the act of forgiveness is divine. And, as the gut-wrenching twists, shocking truths, pain, anguish and heartbreak these two soul mates endured alongside their love, I know that this utterly mesmerising story is going to haunt my thoughts all day. and the conflict continued throughout the night. ![]() ![]() well I can't stop at this point in the story so just a few more chapters". THEIR LOVE TOOK ME ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEYĪs this beautiful, tragic and heartbreaking story slowly, and oh so sweetly, unfolded I kept telling myself "I'll stop at chapter 6. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Oseman’s depiction of Charlie and Nick’s relationship was charming, and, as a queer person, genuine in a way I’ve never seen in a graphic novel. Heartstopper is available online as a webcomic, and in preparation for this interview, I decided to read a few pages to familiarize myself with the characters… I ended up reading the entire comic in a single night I couldn’t put it down. The work takes place before Oseman’s first Novel, Solitaire, and focuses on Charlie, how he met his met his boyfriend Nick, and the development of their relationship before the start of the novel. ![]() ![]() Alice Oseman writes and draws with a pitch-perfect voice for teens.” “We’ve been eager to expand further into the YA graphic novel space, and what better way than with this abundantly charming page-turner about first love. ![]() Eager to expand their YA titles, Heartstopper “was an instant ‘yes!’ to publish on the Graphix list,” said Graphix Vice President and Publisher David Saylor, and Graphix Executive Editor Cassandra Pelham Fulton. Scholastic, through their Graphix imprint, has announced they’ll be publishing Alice Oseman’s graphic novel Heartstopper in the United States. Alice Oseman, author of ‘Solitaire’, ‘Radio Silence’, and more, chatted with us about her visual novel, ‘Heartstopper’, now coming to the US. ![]() ![]() ![]() Wolkenpanther wurde unter anderem mit dem Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award (2005) und dem Red Maple Award (2005) ausgezeichnet. Neben einer Einordnung als Jugendroman kann es dem Genre Steampunk und Fantasy zugeschrieben werden. Wolkenpanther kann verschiedenen literarischen Genres zugeordnet werden. Es ist das einundzwanzigste Buch von Kenneth Oppel. Das Buch ist unter anderem in Frankreich, Japan, Russland und Portugal publiziert worden. ![]() Anja Hansen-Schmidt übersetzte das Buch ins Deutsche. März 2005 bei Beltz & Gelberg und umfasst 552 Seiten. Februar 2004 beim kanadischen Verlag HarperCollins in englischer Sprache veröffentlicht und umfasst 321 Seiten. Erzählt wird die Geschichte von Matt, der auf einer Reise mit dem Luftschiff Aurora das Mädchen Kate kennenlernt, Piraten bekämpfen muss und den mysteriösen Wolkenpanther entdeckt. Wolkenpanther (Originaltitel: Airborn) ist ein Jugendroman des kanadischen Schriftstellers Kenneth Oppel. ![]() The book takes place aboard a transoceanic luxury passenger airship, the Aurora, and is told from the perspective of its cabin boy, Matt Cruse. Additionally, the world contains fictional animal species such as flying creatures that live their entire lives in the sky. The novel is set in an alternate history where the airplane has not been invented, and instead, airships are the primary form of air transportation. Airborn is a 2004 young adult novel by Kenneth Oppel. ![]() ![]() ![]() The condition report is a statement of opinion only. 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To request a Condition Report for this lot, please contact note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. ![]() ![]() ![]() I tried to listen, but simply I cannot finish listening to Fiona Shaw read this because I can't tolerate her interpretation of the characters, especially Joyce. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?įrom an upmarket spa to a prison cell complete with espresso machine to a luxury penthouse high in the sky, this third adventure of the Thursday Murder Club is full of the cleverness, intrigue, and irresistible charm that listeners have come to expect from Richard Osman’s bestselling series.ĭO NOT waste a credit on this - buy the print copy instead. While Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim chase down the clues with help from old friends and new. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot. ![]() ![]() A decade-old cold case-their favorite kind-leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal.Įxcept trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman. ![]() ![]() ![]() Its story entertains the readers of all the ages and keeps that engage with unexpected twists and turns. ![]() The characters of the novel are chosen very beautifully and executed in a tremendous way. This novel reflects the great writing skills of the author. This author has a very clear idea of how to write a great story and engage the reader in a great environment. No one can beat the excellent ability of author’s writing, whenever there is a talk about great novel writing. Stunich is the author of this beautiful novel. Havoc at Prescott High is a beautiful novel with a great story and impressive moral and social lesson for the readers of all age. If you are interested in reading this novel, you can download its ePub, PDF, or Mobi formats just in a few clicks. Stunich is a beautiful novel for all fiction readers as it offers lots of unexpected twists, powerful characters, an excellent story, and fantastic entertainment of reading from the very first page till the last word. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What happens when you find your soul mate at the worst possible time, in the least expected place? What if being with that person means doing the most wrong thing you've ever done? Thoughtless is one of those books that leaves you thinking about these questions, the characters and their choices for days if not weeks after reading. ![]() ![]() Stephens has perfectly and with gut-wrenching honesty portrayed the reality of a love triangle, and the mess that ensues when bonds are severed and new ones are formed. Her debut novel, Thoughtless, an angst-filled love triangle charged with insurmountable passion and the unforgettable Kellan Kyle, took the literary world by storm. Just when Kellan thought his emotional defenses were rock solid, Kiera’s indecisive heart wreaks havoc on his soul, changing him forever. Stephens is a bestselling author who enjoys spending every free moment she has creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance. But there’s one problem-she’s his best friend’s girl. Kiera makes him ache for more she makes him feel, for the first time, that he’s worth more. Growing up in a house that was far from a home, he learned a hard lesson: “you’re worthless.” Now his life is comfortably filled with passionate music, loyal band mates, and fast women … until he meets her. StephensĮvery story has two sides, and in this new book, the epic love story between Kiera and Kellan is shown through his eyes.Īll Kellan Kyle needs is his guitar and some clean sheets of paper. A new novel in the Thoughtless series from #1 New York Times bestselling author S. ![]() ![]() ![]() Endlessly manipulative and clever, she carefully arranges the downfall of her rivals and endears herself to the Sultan, which places her at the center of the Empire’s power. ![]() ![]() Among them is Gulbehar, the Sultan’s submissive favorite and mother of his heir Julia, the daughter of an Italian lord, kidnapped when she attempted to flee Venice with her lover and Hürrem, a Tartar girl from the Russian steppes, sold into slavery.Īll three women are beautiful, but Hürrem is the most dangerous-ruthless in her desire to rule the Harem and, ultimately, Suleyman himself. And at the heart of his palace is the Sultan’s vast Harem, the domain of hundreds of scented, pampered women-some wives, some concubines, some merely slaves. In Constantinople there is only one ruler: Sultan Suleyman the Magni?cent, Lord of Lords of this World, Possessor of Men’s Necks, Allah’s Deputy, absolute ruler of the mighty Ottoman Empire. From the author of the critically acclaimed When We Were Gods comes a dramatic, unforgettable novel of cruelty and passion set in the great Harem of the Ottoman empire. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is my first re-read of one in maybe 40 years. I’d say this is definitely one of the better Conan stories. And the story’s a gripping adventure in a mysterious, war-torn and claustrophobic ancient city, full of sword and sorcery done right. Valeria is a strong warrior like Conan and not just another stereotypical damsel in distress, so that’s very much appreciated. ![]() But I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. This forces them to work together, so they can both make it out alive of this adventure.Īfter a few Conan adventures that were all starting to blend into one, my expectations for this story weren’t very high to be honest. Then a monster appears and starts feasting on their horses. They both like one another, but they’re too proud and stubborn to admit it. When he catches up to her, they start to bicker like an old married couple. Not because Conan wants to punish her though. The beautiful and powerful Valeria killed a man and is now on the run. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lamorisse began as a documentarian, which makes this flight of fancy, his greatest success, all the more surprising. It’s easy to imagine a boy and his faithful balloon companion it’s something else to visually realize such a relationship on-screen. At times the balloon follows him around like a loyal dog, at others like a teasing best friend the two form an almost inseparable bond, one that only an uncaring world would dare untether.įrom this modest premise, however, grows a work of breathtaking, elemental wonder-one that, despite its seemingly effortless naturalism, also required a host of cinematic tricks. ![]() The narrative is deceptively airy and pared down: Pascal, a young Parisian boy, retrieves a balloon tied to a lamppost, only to discover that it seems to have a mind and personality of its own. The simplicity and emotional clarity of Albert Lamorisse’s 1956 The Red Balloon have made it one of the most beloved films of all time. ![]() |