Margaret Peterson Haddixová je plodná autorka, ktorej diela sa často zaoberajú zložitými etickými dilemami a otázkami identity, najmä u mladých dospelých. Prostredníctvom starostlivo skonštruovaných príbehov skúma dôsledky voľby a následky tajných akcií. Jej písanie sa vyznačuje bystrým vhľadom do ľudskej psychiky a schopnosťou vytvárať napínavé dejové línie, ktoré čitateľov udržia v napätí.
Jonáš a jeho sestra Katka se vydávají na další dobrodružný výlet v čase. Tentokrát odlétají do minulosti s Andreou, která pochází z doby, kdy byla Amerika objevována mořeplavci a přistěhovalci z Evropy tam zakládali nové kolonie. Jejich cestu však naruší nečekaná nehoda a děti se ocitnou jinde, než měly v plánu. Je to náhoda nebo záměr neznámého nepřítele? Stojí za vším tajemný cestovatel v čase, který si nechává říkat Účko?
When thirteen-year-olds Jonah and Chip, who are both adopted, learn they were discovered on a plane that appeared out of nowhere, full of babies with no adults on board, they realize that they have uncovered a mystery involving time travel and two opposing forces, each trying to repair the fabric of time.
Jonas, Alex und Chip, die in der Gegenwart als normale Jugendliche leben, müssen in Band 2 der Reihe "Im Sog der Zeiten" herausfinden, wer sie wirklich sind. Ihre Zeitreise führt sie ins 15. Jahrhundert, wo sie in die intriganten Machtspiele am englischen Königshof verwickelt werden.
A thrilling stand-alone adventure by Margaret Peterson Haddix, this book promises to captivate fans of suspense and adventure. With a gripping plot and engaging characters, it invites readers into a world filled with excitement and unexpected twists, reminiscent of her previous works like Cog and Bad Magic. Perfect for those seeking a fast-paced story that keeps them on the edge of their seats.
HIDE OR FIGHT?Matthias, an illegal third child, is caught in the cross fire between rebels and the Population Police. When he unwittingly saves a Population Police officer, Matthias is brought to Population Police headquarters to train as an officer himself. There he meets Nina, another third-born who enlists his help in a plot to undermine the Population Police. But Matthias is under constant scrutiny, and he has no idea whom he can trust. What can one boy do against a wicked bureaucracy?
In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them
Throughout the hunt for the 39 Clues, Amy and Dan Cahill have uncovered history's greatest mysteries and their family's deadliest secrets, but are they ready to face the truth about the Cahills and the key to their unmatched power? After a whirlwind race that's taken them across five continents, Amy and Dan face the most the difficult challenge yet -- a task no Cahill dared to imagine. When faced with a choice that could change the future of the world, can two kids succeed where 500 years worth of famous ancestors failed?
In this installment of the Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series, Colin and Nevaeh dive into a 1930s mystery, uncovering secrets while navigating complex emotions related to death and dying. The story blends thrilling elements with poignant themes, showcasing the duo's journey as they confront the past and its impact on the present.