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Premi Guillem Cifre de ColonyaTot s''inicia amb la interpretació errònia que la Fiona, la protagonista, fa d''un fragment d''un correu electrònic.Aquesta troballa coincideix amb un fet premonitori: e

Doce cuentos para que los mayores se los cuenten a los pequeños antes de irse a dormir. Doce cuentos para que los pequeños se los cuenten a sus mayores para que cambien su manera de vivir. Historias para que nos las contemos a nosotros mismos y entremos en un mundo de tranquilidad y realismo mágico-ecológico. En el pueblo de Toletis y Claudia hay lobos vegetarianos, perros que ladran al eco, lagunas donde conseguir tu propia sombra, desvanes llenos de secretos entre la ropa vieja, calcetines que se fugan, ratones que se comen los agujeros del queso y casas abandonadas en las que cada mañana sale el arcoíris en la cocina. Primero llegó 'Toletis', luego 'Toletis. Cuatro Estaciones' y ahora 'Toletis y Claudia'. Cuentos protagonizados por una pandilla de amigos -niños y animales- que viven en el campo y construyen para ti un universo repleto de juegos, nubes, ardillas, tartas y buen humor. Para acercar el valor de la naturaleza, de las palabras, de la amistad y la imaginación a niños y niñas de 7 a 107 años.

A world-defying love is put to the ultimate test in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling sequel to Veronica Rossi''s "masterpiece," Under the Never Sky (Examiner.com ). In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, bestselling author Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.It''s been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don''t take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe''s precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.Threatened by false friends and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?

Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people-New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology.To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can't put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom - and the world.Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi.'Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews"In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution."-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.' - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves

Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people-New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology. To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king.But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can't put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom - and the world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi. 'Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews "In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution."-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours 'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands.

What would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth that there might only be a limited amount of safe air left - a year's worth at most?You'd work through your bucket list, heal rifts, do everything you've never been brave enough to do before?Olivia is struggling to do any of this. What it is she truly wants to do? Who do she wants to be?Then out of the blue comes contact from a long-lost cousin Olivia didn't even know existed. Natasha is everything Olivia wants to be and more.And as the girls meet up for a long, hot last summer, Olivia finds Natasha's ease and self-confidence having an effect on her.But Natasha definitely isn't everything she first appears to be . . .I walked home. I kept hearing footsteps behind me, but every time I turned around, no one was there.

Wow! The Upper World is a time-twisting, mind-bending thrill ride' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'A superbly original debut' - Guardian'This book is impossible to put down' - The Independent'A rollercoaster of a story . . .Orangeboy with an Inception-style twist.' - Kat Ellis IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR FUTURE, WOULD YOU TAKE IT?Prepare to stop time with this extraordinary debut about two teenagers bound by fate and time, with the scope of a Christopher Nolan epic. Esso is running out of time and into trouble. When he discovers he has the ability to see glimpses of the future, he becomes haunted by a vision of a bullet fired in an alleyway with devastating consequences.A generation later, fifteen-year-old Rhia is desperately searching for answers - and a catastrophic moment from the past holds the key to understanding the parents she never got to meet. Whether on the roads of South London or in the mysterious Upper World, Esso and Rhia's fates must collide. And when they do, a race against the clock will become a race against time itself .. . SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING ACADEMY AWARD WINNER DANIEL KALUUYA'Ambitious and highly addictive' - The Bookseller'This is a book I will return to time and time again' - Caleb Femi'So happy this exists' - Daniel Kaluuya, Academy Award-winning actor

Dont miss a moment of the complete New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology from Neal Shusterman, now available as a collectible paperback boxed set.After the Second Civil War, the Bill of Life states that human life may not be touched from the moment of conception until a child reaches the age of thirteen. However, a loophole allows parents to retroactively get rid of a teenager through a process called unwinding.Three teens defy the system and run away from their unwinding: Connor, a rebel whose parents have ordered his unwinding; Risa, a ward of the state who is to be unwound due to cost-cutting; and Lev, his parents tenth child whose unwinding has been planned since birth as a religious tithing.As their paths intersect and lives hang in the balance, Connor, Risa, and Lev must work together to surviveand they may change the fate of America in the process. This complete boxed set includes paperback editions of Unwind, UnWholly, UnSouled, UnDivided, and Unbound.

The past isn't always dead and buried.A house with history. That's how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda it's the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years.But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan's behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house's mysterious past. But she's running out of time.Because something has awoken.And now it won't rest...

Two strangers, each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast, help each other learn to live. Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesnt have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides hes done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say hes not dying, hell just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life.Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesnt feel in control of his own existence thanks to his father. And with a violent organisation called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. Its time to live.Fate brings Paz and Alano together. But they must survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end.This book contains themes that some readers may find difficult.

The wildly popular books by K.A. Applegate are back! The Animorphs return in this update of the classic series.Rachel isn't the kind of girl who backs away from a fight. When her dad asks her to move across the country with him, it hurts, but Rachel won't desert her friends in their fight to save the world.But then the Animorphs are contacted by a very old, very powerful alien being that knows about their struggle. He's called the Ellimist, and he presents them with a choice: They can abandon the planet with their families and be taken to safety, or they an stay to fight the Yeerks -- and lose.

Gossip Girl meets Mad Max in this breakneck thriller from an international bestselling author where the line between rich and poor is the line between life and death. 'The windows on all the skyscrapers are smashed . . . No power, no lights, no people . . .' When Skye Rodgers and her twin brother Red move to Manhattan, rumours of a coming global apocalypse are building. But this doesn't stop the young elite from partying without a care. Then Skye joins an exclusive gang known as the Secret Runners of New Yok. But this is no ordinary clique. They have access to an underground portal that can transport them into the future. And what Skye discovers there is horrifying . . . What would you do to survive?

The children of world leaders are held hostage in an attempt to keep the peace in this slyly humorous, starkly thought-provoking (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel.Greta is a Duchess and a Crown Princess. She is also a Child of Peace, a hostage held by the de facto ruler of the world, the great Artificial Intelligence, Talis. This is how the game is played: if you want to rule, you must give one of your children as a hostage. Start a war and your hostage dies.The system has worked for centuries. Parents dont want to see their children murdered.Greta will be free if she can make it to her eighteenth birthday. Until then she is prepared to die with dignity, if necessary. But everything changes when Elian arrives at the Precepture. Hes a hostage from a new American alliance, and he defies the machines that control every part of their livesand is severely punished for it. His rebellion opens Gretas eyes to the brutality of the rules they live under, and to the subtle resistance of her companions. And Greta discovers her own quiet power.Then Elians country declares war on Gretas and invades the prefecture, taking the hostages hostage. Now the great Talis is furious, and coming himself to deliver punishment. Which surely means that Greta and Elian will be killed...unless Greta can think of a way to break all the rules.

The children of world leaders are held hostage in an attempt to keep the peace in this slyly humorous, starkly thought-provoking (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel.Greta is a Duchess and a Crown Princess. She is also a Child of Peace, a hostage held by the de facto ruler of the world, the great Artificial Intelligence, Talis. This is how the game is played: if you want to rule, you must give one of your children as a hostage. Start a war and your hostage dies.The system has worked for centuries. Parents dont want to see their children murdered.Greta will be free if she can make it to her eighteenth birthday. Until then she is prepared to die with dignity, if necessary. But everything changes when Elian arrives at the Precepture. Hes a hostage from a new American alliance, and he defies the machines that control every part of their livesand is severely punished for it. His rebellion opens Gretas eyes to the brutality of the rules they live under, and to the subtle resistance of her companions. And Greta discovers her own quiet power.Then Elians country declares war on Gretas and invades the prefecture, taking the hostages hostage. Now the great Talis is furious, and coming himself to deliver punishment. Which surely means that Greta and Elian will be killed...unless Greta can think of a way to break all the rules.

The pulse-pounding sequel to THE MAZE RUNNER.Thomas was sure that escape from the maze meant he and the Gladers would get their lives back. But no one knew what sort of life they were going back to.Now, the earth is a wasteland. Government and order have disintegrated and Cranks - people driven to murderous insanity by the infectious disease known as the Flare - roam the crumbling cities hunting for their next victim and meal.Thomas can only wonder - does he hold the secret of freedom somewhere in his mind? Or will he forever be at the mercy of WICKED?

The wildly popular books by K.A. Applegate are back! The Animorphs return in this update of the classic series.Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn''''t want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn''''t want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet''''s only defense against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He''''s worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight.

The fascinating third companion novel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. In MESSENGER, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. His community once welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close its borders to outsiders. Now Matty must risk everything to make one last journey through the treacherous forest...Award-winning author Lois Lowry challenges readers to imagine what our world could become, how people could evolve and what could be considered valuable in this fascinating follow-up to THE GIVER.

The wildly popular books by K.A. Applegate are back! The Animorphs return in this update of the classic series.It all started with the dreams. But Cassie didn't pay much attention to them. She and her friends have been having nightmares ever since they acquired the power to morph. But when Cassie discovers that Tobias has been having dreams too -- the exact same dreams -- about the ocean, and a voice that's calling to them for help, she decides it's time to start listening. Now she and the others have to figure out if the dreams are a message, or a trap.

The series that inspired the blockbuster! To celebrate the release of major motion picture THE MAZE RUNNER in October 2014, the New York Times bestselling series will be released with bold new covers in a box set.In a postapocalyptic reality, violence, disease and lies threaten to destroy much more than the lives of the young Gladers. But the truth is more dangerous than any of them could have ever imagined.The maze is only the beginning...

A must-have collection of the original MAZE RUNNER trilogy now a worldwide bestselling series and soon to be a box-office blockbuster!The first three books in the pulsepounding MAZE RUNNER series! When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But hes not alone. Hes surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. But the maze is just the beginning ...