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Brillante, original y perspicaz. PATRICK ROTHFUSS. Nnedi Okorafor escribe una literatura fantastica fabulosa. NEIL GAIMAN. Bruja Akata esta lleno de maravillas mitologicas. RICK RIORDANSunny Nwazue vive en Nigeria, pero nacio en Nueva York. Sus facciones son corrientes, pero es albina. Se le dan muy bien los deportes, pero no puede practicarlos bajo el sol. En resumen, no parece encajar en ningun sitio... Hasta que un dia sucede algo increible: ve el fin del mundo en la llama de una vela.Lo que parecia ser una alucinacion es lo que la acaba uniendo a otros tres chicos en su misma situacion: tiene habilidades magicas. Cuando Sunny y sus nuevos companeros empiezan a seguir el rastro de un criminal que tambien domina la magia, lo visible y lo invisible se funden en una realidad que, como pronto descubren, no para de transformarse. Porque ¿que significa "real" cuando lo irreal ha demostrado formar parte de la existencia?Nnedi Okorafor -ganadora del Hugo, el Nebula, el Locus y el World Fantasy Award- crea en Bruja Akata una espectacular historia de aventuras, misterio y magia arraigada en Nigeria.Cita de reseña critica: Brillante, original y perspicaz. Necesitamos mas escritores como Nnedi Okorafor. Patrick Rothfuss, autor de El nombre del vientoSi estas cansado de caballeros, dragones o magos al estilo de Merlin y te interesa explorar un mundo magico que sea nuevo y diferente, prueba con Bruja Akata. Esta lleno de maravillas mitologicas. Rick Riordan, autor de Percy JacksonNnedi Okorafor escribe sobre fantasias fabulosas. Sus mundos te abren la mente a cosas nuevas. Neil Gaiman, autor de American GodsHay mas imaginacion en una pagina de Nnedi Okorafor que en otros libros enteros de fantasia epica. Ursula K. Le Guin, autora de Un mago de TerramarMientras leia Bruja Akata, mi Fitbit interpreto que estaba haciendo ejercicio por mi pulso. Menos mal que va a haber una secuela. ¡No puedo esperar!. John Green, autor de Bajo la misma estrellaCada capitulo esta lleno de color, vida y muerte. ¡La obra de Nnedi Okorafor es maravillosa!. Diana Wynne Jones, autora de El castillo ambulanteLa imaginacion de Okorafor es asombrosa. The New York TimesNnedi Okorafor esta abriendo las puertas a otros mundos extranos y llenos de belleza. Sustanciosa, misteriosa y convincente, Bruja Akata conduce la fantasia hacia un inolvidable rumbo nuevo. Jonathan StroudLas novelas fantasticas mas imaginativas, apasionantes y cautivadoras que he leido. Laurie Halse Anderson, autora de Cuentalo

Miqueas es uno de los Grandes Brujos de la historia de la Brujería. Él junto a su joven aprendiz se enfrentaran a numerosos enemigos. En esta novela de espada y Brujería los Brujos conviven junto con los Enanos, los Orcos y los Humanos. Mientras Miqueas y su aprendiz ayudan a los Reyes Enanos, entre los Reyes Humanos y Enanos se fragua una gran batalla, que sera recordada a lo largo de la historia.Esta novela crea un mundo imaginario en el que podreis disfrutar y ver reflejadas algunas de vuestras fantasias.

A unique and very English novel composed of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable storyNOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALA rich, primordial dreamtime... A wonderful excavation of the story traditions that our ancestors huddled around for warmth... highly recommendedAlan Moore, author of WatchmenThis is a book like no other: a magical tapestry of folk tales, woven together to build a world that is as strange yet familiar as a half-remembered dream. It is an old world, a world of enchanted corn dollies and wild dances in poppy fields, a world of tricksters, lovers and fools.Through this world, Greychild must journey in search of his mother: from the village of Brunt Boggart, down to the treacherous Pedlar Mans track, all the way to the distant Arleccra, a city of treasures and temptation. If you follow him, a part of you will never come back.David Greygoose was born near Northampton and now lives on the edge of Liverpool. In 1976 he co-founded The Windows Project which runs writing workshops in schools and community venues. He has published three collections of poetry under the name Dave Ward, and his stories and poems have appeared in over 100 anthologies as well as being broadcast on TV and radio. Brunt Boggart is his first novel and was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

O consagrado autor paulista André Vianco, conhecido como "o senhor dos vampiros", estreou na literatura infantojuvenil com a coleção Meus Queridos Monstrinhos.Bruxa é o segundo volume da série que co

¿Qué pasaría si las hermanas March, las queridas protagonistas del clásico Mujercitas, hubieran nacido en una sociedad totalitaria? En la ciudad ideal de Concordia todos son Buenos Ciudadanos. Hacen su vida y su dia a dia es placido y sin sobresaltos, al menos, mientras obedezcan las normas y al gobierno que les vigila en todo momento.Entre los Buenos Ciudadanos de Concordia, la familia March es una de las mas respetadas y las hijas de la familia son todo lo que se espera de ellas: talentosas, dociles, buenas hermanas y buenas ciudadanas, pero todo esto cambiara en cuanto comiencen a ver las fisuras del sistema, en cuanto comiencen a preguntarse si ese mundo en el que viven es tan ideal como parece.Hay retellings y retellings... y luego esta Buenas Hermanas, que es una reinvencion brillante y original de Mujercitas, una distopia social desgarradora y un trepidante thriller. Costa Alcala cogen tu corazon, lo ponen a mil latidos por minutos, despues te lo elevan a los cielos y acaban desgarrandotelo. Esta novela es una atraccion de la que no querras ni podras bajarte. Un autentico regalo para la literatura juvenil española. Alena Pons, editora

Magia, aventura, lucha y una historia de amor que trasciende la leyenda.Camelot es la segunda entrega de «Britannia», la saga que te redescubrirá el mito artúrico como nunca te lo habían contado.«El

Una amistad inusualmente poderosa.En la Edad de piedra los humanos todavía no vivían en aldeas. En ese tiempo lejano tampoco existía nuestro mejor amigo, el perro. Hombres y animales vivían separados: los humanos cazaban animales para sobrevivir y los animales salvajes eran una amenaza. En ese tiempo hostil una niña pequeña se encuentra con un lobo blanco y ocurre algo que no tiene explicacion: se vuelven inseparables. Camino de hielo es la historia de una niña valiente, de un lobo amigable y de una amistad prohibida. Es la historia de las aventuras que pasaron juntos y de como un acto de rebeldia cambio la historia de la humanidad para siempre.

Croeso i Gymru, Welcome to Wales. Croeso i Ddreigiau Cymru, Welcome to Welsh Dragons. But dont worry, you dont need to speak Welsh to enjoy this heartwarming tale of a friendly Welsh Dragon who, with the help of his shepherd friend, tries to dispel the idea that dragons are fierce and frightening. Along the way he encounters a valiant but timorous knight, a bold blacksmith and the even bolder women folk of a small Welsh village. A really fun read for children of all ages, follow Caradogs adventures from hatchling dragon to fame and celebrity throughout the land.

Anguila Loca, 1714. Lassassinio del valoroso Brutos Drucho, brutalmente trafitto da un dente di balenotto, e il colpo di cannone che dara inizio ad unavventura piena di insidie. Il suo enigmatico testamento-mappa spingera infatti suo figlio, il giovane Carlos, ad andare alla ricerca del leggendario Tesoro Impossibile. Sostenuto dai Trichechi Saggi, somme autorita dellisola, il ragazzo dovra cosi bruciare le tappe per sostenere le cinque prove dei sensi, necessarie per diventare piccopirata. Impresa non facile su unisola dove di ordinario ce ben poco e popolata da due bizzarre frange corsare: i sanguinari Psirati e i rivali Virati (pirati dediti al mondo della scienza).Ma durante la sua ricerca, Carlos non simbattera soltanto negli oscuri segreti che incombono sullisola. I Caraibi pullulano di individui infidi e avidi di potere. Basti pensare al capitano Alejandro Sabiduria e al viscido Farko Monetabucata, sempre pronti a stringere nuove alleanze solo per convenienza. Tra enigmi, giochi di parole e trabocchetti, il viaggio di Carlos si trasformera ben presto in una pericolosa corsa contro il tempo, perche come dicono ad Anguila Loca: Chi trova un tesoro, trova un nemico.

A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue, unexpected friendships and mysteries solved.Sheba the wolf girl joins an unusual troupe of performers that includes Pyewacket, a witchs imp; Gigantus the giant and Sister Moon, a knife thrower. For the first time in her life she feels she might make true friends, and learn a real stage craft. But soon thats not all she has to think about . . .Children are being sucked into the Thames and there have been strange sightings of a mechanical monster. The carnival troupe know first-hand that looks only tell half a story - they become determined to find these forgotten children. Perhaps they will unravel the mystery that has defied even the law!Illustrated with black and white artwork from superstar illustrator, Sam Usher, and the first in a brand new series!Thrilling, original, full of zest and wit.The London TimesAn atmospheric and exciting read.BookTrustA page-turning adventure.The Daily Mirror

Esta coleção de pequenos alienígenas guardiões da natureza que saem de seu planeta em perseguição do maior poluidor do universo, o perverso Zirt Zlunder. Ele foge e vem parar na Terra. Neste livro co

Like every year, the summer brings new people to Tolaga Bay. Its been a full year since Charliesaved his hometown from destruction at the hands of gods, warring sea creatures and naturaldisasters. Charlie and his younger brother, Robbie, are enjoying their normal lives fishing offthe wharf and helping out at their mums store that is, until a visiting scientist is stabbed atthe local campground, days before a meeting between local iwi and the government. So beginsCharlies quest to uncover a mystery taking place in the hills above the town.

When Chester discovers he can mind jump, his sister Amy wastes no time in putting his new skills to work boosting the viewing figures on her video blog. And when a TV company takes them global, he does his most daring mind jump yet, into the brain of Tito the gorilla. The trouble is, when he tries to return to his own body - its gone!Has it been stolen? But who would want it, and why? And how come Chester suddenly has the urge to search Amys hair for fleas? The quest to find the answers takes him on a journey beyond his wildest imagination.A fast-paced, mind-boggling and hilarious yet thought-provoking read from the author of The Imagination Box series.

El Saint Grímor ha conseguido llegar a la final del campeonato de fútbol, todo un logro para el colegio. Sin embargo, cuando el director expulsa a su mejor jugador, el equipo está acabado. La única solucion es que Pablo, Zombete y Bermudez intervengan y ayuden al equipo. Pero ¿como? ¡Ninguno de ellos sabe nada de futbol! Y encima, justo cuando va a empezar el partido, aparece un dragon milenario que pretende destruir la ciudad. ¿Podran pararlo el Chef Zombi y sus amigos?

It will soon be winter in the northern lands and the people of the Five Clans must battle the harsh climate to hunt and fish for survival.With food stocks low, it seems as if only the Little People can help them.Ciaran is honoured to be chosen as an Exchanger and his contact with the Little People will change his life forever.Not everyone is pleased for Ciaran, however, and he encounters violent opposition from members of his own family.Beset by difficulties, Ciaran has to make decisions which will have far-reaching consequences for them all. This is the first book in the Trilogy of the Sleeping Child.

Durante as férias, cinco crianças encontram um duende da areia escondido em um buraco. Um tanto mal-humorado, com aparência curiosa e nada disposto a ser agradável com os humanos, a criatura acaba po

Nenhum morador viu o que desceu do céu sobre o último andar do Edifício Palmeira naquela noite de verão. A Fênix escolheu aquele lugar para o ritual. Quando começar o eclipse, ela deverá morrer, ince

Cléo now knows that she is half human, half fantastic: she is a magical being known as "cuca". With the help of Tom, the curupira, and Pingo, the mapinguari, she is learning to use her powers in an increasingly controlled way, but someone unexpected appears in Cleos life and asks the little cuca for help in saving the porpoises that live in the forest rivers. Her friends worry: can mermaids really be reliable? Read it and discover the powers of Brazils cutest little cuca in this new adventure, "Cleo and the mermaids"!YOUD LIKE TO KNOW THAT... The story takes on characters from Brazilian folklore in an illustrated story full of adventure and humor, which dialogues with contemporary children and reveals feelings and conflicts that are part of the growth and development of children and young people. There is a worldwide movement in childrens literature to revive and give new meaning to characters from local folklore and culture, to stimulate the necessary cultural appropriation by children and young people. This book is part of this movement in Brazil.IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT... This book is friendly to readers with dyslexia, as the font used is OpenDyslexic, making reading more enjoyable for everyone.WHY READ IT? This is an illustrated book that promotes the discovery of oneself and others, social interaction, respect for nature, and attitudes of cooperation and solidarity, as well as valuing Brazilian folklore.THEMES: picture book, Brazilian folklore, saci-perere, mermaids, Brazilian legends, environment.

Un libro para combatir los miedos nocturnos (y sobre todo, los diurnos)Una noche llena de pesadillas pedí ayuda y no vino nadie. Por un momento creí que el Cocodrilo Comepesadillas me había abandonado. Pero no fue asi, solo habia tenido que mudarse. Despues me enseño a ser mas valiente y me explico que debia estar mas cerca de mi hermanita. Las pesadillas siguen ahi, el Cocodrilo tambien. Ya no vive en mi casa, pero esta presente en las lecciones que me dio para enfrentar el miedo.

Its been over a year since the terrifying events at the Red House Hotel and everything is back to normal, but Colm is still uneasy. He suspects theres someone evil lurking in the darkness, someone whos planning a terrible revenge. When strange things begin to happen again, hes plunged back into a world of sarcastic detectives and frightening mercenaries, awkward romance and the supernatural. Dealing with street bullies and overprotective parents is nothing compared to this. And to make matters worse, if the master criminal known as The Ghost finds the two remaining Lazarus Keys he will become extremely powerful. More powerful than anyone who has ever lived. The only people who can unravel the mystery and stop The Ghost are Colm, his annoying cousin, The Brute, and a pretty American teenager. Time is running out and the clock is ticking. But how do you stop what you cant see?