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Šestnásťročná Starr Carterová žije v dvoch svetoch: býva v chudobnej černošskej štvrti a navštevuje snobskú strednú školu na predmestí. Krehkú rovnováhu medzi nimi naruší večer, keď sa stane svedkyňou streľby, pri ktorej policajný dôstojník pripraví o život jej najlepšieho priateľa z detstva Khalila. Khalil v čase vraždy pri sebe nemal zbraň. Jeho smrť zakrátko upúta pozornosť celoštátnych médií. Niektoré ho opíšu ako grázla, iné ako drogového dílera a gangstra. Starrina najlepšia kamarátka zo školy dokonca naznačí, že si zomrieť zaslúžil. Keď sa ukáže, že polícia nemá záujem prípad vyriešiť, ulice zaplnia demonštranti a černošská štvrť sa zmení na vojnovú zónu. Všetkých zaujíma, čo sa v osudný večer skutočne stalo. Odpoveď pozná iba Starr. No čokoľvek, čo sa rozhodne (alebo nerozhodne) prezradiť, môže zničiť jej rodinu a ohroziť jej život. Strhujúci debutový román Angie Thomasovej o obyčajnom dievčati v neobyčajnej situácii inteligentne, citlivo a s neochvejnou úprimnosťou zobrazuje problém rasizmu a policajnej brutality.

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This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning The Hate U Give. Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral…for all the wrong reasons. Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn’t just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn’t always free.

Vyrastala ako obyčajné dievča. Ako obstojí v nadprirodzenom svete? Amari Petersová je dvanásťročné dievča, ktoré žije v chudobnej štvrti s mamou a so starším bratom Quintonom. Bystrý a obľúbený chlapec sa však jedného dňa záhadne vyparí a Amari nechápe, prečo sa jeho zmiznutiu nevenuje väčšia pozornosť. Prečo to neodvysielali vo všetkých správach? A prečo ho polícia automaticky podozrieva, že sa zaplietol do niečoho nezákonného? Amari neskôr objaví v bratovej skrini tikajúci kufrík s odkazom, že je určený len pre ňu. Quinton pred ňou očividne tajil oveľa viac, než si myslela. Nechal jej pozvánku na letný výcvik v akomsi tajnom Úrade nadprirodzených vecí. Amari netuší, o čo ide, ale je presvedčená, že práve tam sa dozvie viac o bratovom zmiznutí. Musí si však zvyknúť na myšlienku, že čarodejníci či rôzne záhadné tvory naozaj existujú. Amari počas výcviku súperí s najbohatšími deťmi v krajine, ktoré sa už odmalička pohybujú v nadprirodzenom svete. Navyše úrad každému žiakovi zosilní jeho talent na nadprirodzenú schopnosť, aby mu slúžila pri práci. Amarina schopnosť je však zakázaná. Akoby už aj tak dosť nevytŕčala z davu… Popravde, ešte nikdy sa necítila tak osamelo. Lenže ak sa vzdá a nezvládne tri skúšky, možno nikdy nezistí, čo sa stalo jej bratovi.

Budúcnosť čarodejníkov je v jej rukách. Po záchrane brata aj celého nadprirodzeného sveta sa Amari Petersová nádejala, že prvé leto na pozícii junior agentky zvládne ľavou zadnou. Nový predseda však nastolí prísne a desivé protičarodejnícke pravidlá a medzi junior agentmi sa rozpúta súperenie. Zároveň sa stav Amarinho zakliateho brata Quintona zhorší a Amari je jasné, že sa nebude nudiť. Preto odmietne ponuku utajenej Ligy čarodejníkov stať sa vodkyňou. Už beztak má veľa starostí! Amarino odmietnutie však vytvorí príležitosť pre čarodejníka, ktorý má s ligou nebezpečné plány. Táto výzva rozpúta veľký súboj – hru, v ktorej sa rozhodne, kto sa stane nástupcom Nočných bratov a spečatí osud čarodejníctva. Veľký súboj je záhadná a smrteľne nebezpečná hra, no ako by sa v nej Amari mohla vzdať, keď jej víťazstvo by okrem iných magických výhod znamenalo poslednú nádej pre Quintona?

Write fearlessly. Write what is true and real to you. In this guided journal, #1 New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas shares advice and best practices for developing a true-to-you writing project. Includes step-by-step craft tips, writing prompts, and exercises for: Discovering story ideas Creating memorable characters Realizing your setting Shaping your story Writing your "zero draft" And more! With 24 illustrated inspirational quotes from Angie's acclaimed novels The Hate U Give and On the Come Up, and plenty of blank pages for your own words, Find Your Voice will ignite your creativity and help you bring your own unique stories to life.

The sequel continues the thrilling journey of Nic Blake, delving deeper into a world of magic and mystery. As Nic faces new challenges and adventures, the narrative promises inventive twists and suspenseful developments that build on the rich lore established in the first book. Readers can expect to explore complex characters and themes of friendship, identity, and courage, all woven into a captivating fantasy landscape crafted by the acclaimed author Angie Thomas.

Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.It’s not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool—like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much—like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor.All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool she’s never heard of...to save her father from imprisonment for a crime she refuses to believe he committed.

This hardcover box set of Angie Thomas's bestselling novels makes an ideal gift for holidays or graduations. It follows two generations of the Carter family as they come of age in Garden Heights, defying expectations to carve their own paths. In the first story, sixteen-year-old Starr Carter navigates her life between a poor neighborhood and a prestigious suburban prep school. Her world is turned upside down when she witnesses the police shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil. This narrative has received numerous accolades, including the William C. Morris Award and a spot on the National Book Award Longlist, with critics praising its riveting and necessary storytelling. The second story revisits Garden Heights seventeen years earlier, focusing on Maverick Carter, a seventeen-year-old who believes a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav resorts to dealing for the King Lords to support his mother, who juggles two jobs while his father is in prison. This poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood has garnered four starred reviews, highlighting its heartfelt examination of possibility and responsibility.

When a heatwave plunges New York City into darkness, sparks fly for thirteen teenagers caught up in the blackout. From the exes who have to bury their rivalry and walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn in time to kick off a block party, to the two boys trapped on the subway who come face-to-face with their feelings and the pair of best friends stuck in the library and surrounded by love stories and one very big secret, they are all about to see that when the lights go out, people reveal hidden truths, love blossoms, friendship transforms, and all possibilities take flight.Six of today’s biggest stars of the YA world bring all the electricity of love to a collection of charming, hilarious and heartbreaking tales that shine the brightest light through the dark.

Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narratives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance--by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm? No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can't always prepare for the magical moments that change everything. From the bestselling, award-winning, all-star authors who brought us Blackout--Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon--comes another novel of Black teen love, each relationship within as unique and sparkling as Southern snowflakes.

The sequel continues the thrilling journey of Nic Blake and her adventures in a captivating fantasy world. Building on the foundation laid in the first book, it promises inventive storytelling and suspenseful twists as Nic navigates new challenges and deepens her magical abilities. Fans of the series can expect rich character development and an engaging plot that expands the universe introduced in the original bestseller.

In einer Welt, in der Auffallen Gefahr bedeutet, ist es nicht leicht, anders zu sein … Ständig muss man sich verstellen! Für die 12-jährige Nic Blake ist es eine echte Herausforderung, als fantastisch begabte Ungewöhnliche in der Welt der Gewöhnlichen aufzuwachsen. Sie will ihre Gabe einmal so gut beherrschen können wie ihr Vater die seine. Doch bevor er sie darin unterrichten kann, wirbelt eine Reihe unglaublicher Ereignisse rund um eine alte Prophezeiung alles durcheinander. Zusammen mit ihren beiden besten Freunden jagt Nic quer durch den Süden der USA. Ihre Aufgabe? Eine mächtige verschollene Waffe finden. Gelingt ihnen das nicht rechtzeitig, droht Nics Familie ein schreckliches Schicksal. Der Start der grandiosen Fantasy-Reihe von Bestsellerautorin Angie Thomas für Kinder ab 10

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END. In his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling-debut, Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx. Please note that covers may vary. Life hasn't been easy for sixteen‑year‑old Aaron Soto, but with the help of his girlfriend, Genevieve, he's slowly remembering what happiness might feel like. Then Thomas shows up . . . Thomas is smart and funny, and before long Aaron is spending all his time with him. But as Aaron's feelings for Thomas intensify, tensions with his other friends start to build. Soon Aaron is faced with a choice - one that will make him question what it is he wants, and how far he'll go to get it. PRAISE FOR MORE HAPPY THAN NOT: 'Silvera managed to leave me smiling after totally breaking my heart. Unforgettable.' Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda 'Gut-wrenching' Guardian 'Mandatory reading' New York Times