New Releases by Gabrielle Charbonnet

Voor liefhebbers van Harry Potter en Warrior Cats! Whit en Wisty Allgood, broer en zus, worden ‘s nachts weggehaald bij hun familie en er is niets wat hun ouders er tegen kunnen doen. Whit en Wisty zijn namelijk opgepakt en gevangen genomen. Ze worden ervan verdacht een tovenaar en een heks te zijn. Wat hun is overkomen, is geen uitzondering. Maar liefst duizenden jongeren zijn om dezelfde reden ontvoerd en velen van hen worden vermist. De machtshebbers van het land hebben een nieuw doel: vrijheid, boeken, kunst, muziek en magie moeten verdwijnen. Geen spoortje ervan mag zich nog in het land bevinden. In gevangenschap ontdekken Whit en Wisty hun ware krachten. Zijn ze nog op tijd om zichzelf, hun ouders en misschien zelfs de wereld te redden? ''De vlotte schrijfstijl en de vele gebeurtenissen zorgen ervoor dat de vaart er lekker in blijft zitten'' - Hebban recensie Heks & Tovenaar Heks & Tovenaar is een serie over een magische dystopie, waarin een broer en zus de handen ineen moeten slaan om de verwrongen regering neer te halen die meedogenloos de samenleving controleert. James Patterson (1947) is een wereldberoemde Amerikaanse auteur en filantroop, die tot 1996 eveneens werkzaam was als reclamemaker. Sinds 1976 heeft hij meer dan tweehonderd boeken gepubliceerd, waarvan er in totaal meer dan 300 miljoen exemplaren zijn verkocht. 76 titels stonden op nummer één op de bestsellerlijst van de New York Times, waaronder President vermist, dat hij samen met Bill Clinton schreef. Deze cijfers maken hem een van de meest succesvolle en best verkopende auteurs ooit. Patterson is het meesterbrein achter de Alex Cross en Women’s Murder Club thrillerreeksen, die beide zijn verfilmd. Daarnaast heeft hij meerdere romans en kinderboeken op zijn naam staan. Zowel voor zijn schrijven als voor zijn liefdadigheidswerk heeft hij verscheidene prijzen gewonnen en onderscheidingen gekregen, waaronder de Edgar Award van de Mystery Writers of America en de Literarian Award van de National Book Foundation.

Quando criança, Jane vivia uma busca incessante pela atenção de sua mãe egocêntrica e de seu pai, que, com uma nova namorada, tinha outras prioridades. O único amigo de Jane era o afetuoso e divertido Michael. Só que havia um porém: Michael era diferente das outras pessoas: ninguém além de Jane era capaz de vê-lo. Eles conversavam o dia inteiro, mas, conforme Jane crescia, tiveram que se separar. Vinte anos depois, Jane tem um vislumbre de Michael. Com o coração disparado, Jane não consegue acreditar no reencontro. Nem no fato de que Michael é, agora, um homem de carne e osso. Determinada a descobrir a razão por trás desse reencontro inesperado – e do porquê Michael agora não ser mais fruto apenas de sua imaginação –, Jane precisará fazer escolhas que poderão mudar seu destino, mas será que ela estará disposta a deixar de ser coadjuvante em sua própria vida e se arriscará a seguir seu coração?

The best series since The Hunger Games just got better: Escape is just the beginning in this dystopian story of two fearless sisters who must defeat a powerful regime -- or risk becoming what they despise. Twin sisters Becca and Cassie barely got out of the Crazy House alive. Now they''re trained, skilled fighters who fear nothing -- not even the all-powerful United regime. Together, the sisters hold the key to defeating the despotic government and freeing the people of the former United States. But to win this war, will the girls have to become the very thing they hate? In this gripping sequel to James Patterson''s New York Times bestselling YA blockbuster Crazy House, the world is about to get even crazier.

Whit et Wisty croyaient être des adolescents ordinaires. Mais une nuit, des miliciens du Nouvel Ordre, le régime totalitaire qui a pris le contrôle du gouvernement, surgissent et enlèvent le frère et la soeur. On les accuse d''être des rebelles. De posséder des pouvoirs maléfiques et de pratiquer la sorcellerie. Le Nouvel Ordre élimine tous les gens parvenus à l''âge de dix-huit ans et Whit a dix-sept ans passés. La course contre la montre vient de commencer.

Imagine you wake up and the world around you-life as you know it-has changed in an instant. That''s what has happened to Whit Allgood and his sister, Whisty. They went to sleep as normal teenagers, and woke up as wanted criminals. Accused of holding incredible powers they''d never dreamed possible. And now, just how different they are-special, even-if just beginning to be revealed in a strange new world.

Jane è una bambina solitaria e sensibile. Sua madre, la potente e cinica Vivienne Margaux è una produttrice teatrale di Broadway e non ha tempo per lei: giusto un bacino ogni tanto e qualche rimprovero per un gelato di troppo. Il padre è stato uno dei molti mariti di Vivienne e solo saltuariamente fa capolino nella vita della figlia, accompagnato dalla nuova – e giovane – compagna. Ma per fortuna c’è Michael: bello, comprensivo, affettuoso, sempre disponibile ad accompagnare Jane a scuola, a portarla a fare merenda al lussuoso Astor Court del St. Regis Hotel, a rimboccarle le coperte la sera. Solo che... Solo che Michael è un amico immaginario, e il compito degli amici immaginari è quello di accudire i bambini fino ai nove anni di età. Dopo dovranno cavarsela da soli. Per fortuna la loro scomparsa non lascia traccia nella memoria. Ma Jane è diversa da tutti gli altri e non ha dimenticato. A trent’anni ancora pensa con rimpianto a Michael. Lavora per la casa di produzione di Vivienne, è sempre lievemente sovrappeso, è sempre sensibile e solitaria, nonostante un bellissimo fidanzato che sta con lei solo per far carriera. E poi un giorno accade l’impensabile: Jane e Michael si incontrano casualmente a New York. Sono passati più di vent’anni, ma lui è identico, perfetto, non è invecchiato di un giorno. Jane pensa di essere impazzita: Michael esiste? È un uomo? Un angelo? In fondo ha importanza? Quel che conta è che Jane è innamorata e che Michael è l’uomo perfetto per lei... Una storia d’amore divertente e commovente, incredibile e meravigliosa. Come tutti noi sogniamo di avere.

The successful but lonely daughter of a powerful New York theater icon falls for her childhood imaginary friend in this touching love story. As a little girl, Jane has no one. Her mother, a powerful Broadway producer, makes time for her only once a week, for their Sunday trip to admire jewelry at Tiffany''s. Jane has only one friend: a handsome, comforting, funny man named Michael. He''s perfect. But only she can see him. Years later, Jane is in her thirties and just as alone as ever. Then she meets Michael again-as handsome, smart and perfect as she remembers him to be. But not even Michael knows the reason they''ve really been reunited. Sunday at Tiffany''s is a love story with an irresistible twist, a novel about the child inside all of us and the boundary-crossing power of love.

When a dystopian government controls every aspect of society, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood may be the world''s only hope in this magical beginning of James Patterson''s Witch & Wizard series. The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they''ve never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents—and maybe the world?

A sister and brother, along with thousands of young people, have been kidnapped and either thrown in prison or turned up missing after accusations of witchcraft were made against them, and the ruling regime will do anything in order to suppress life and liberty, music and books.

Manchmal ist das Glück nur einen Flügelschlag entfernt! Ein wunderbarer Roman über die Kraft der wahren Liebe. Eine magische Geschichte voll Wärme und Zärtlichkeit. Die achtjährige Jane ist ein einsames, kleines Mädchen. Denn ihre Mutter Vivienne, eine erfolgreiche Broadway-Produzentin, hat nichts anderes im Kopf als ihre Karriere und ihre Liebschaften. Glücklicherweise gibt es aber jemanden, der Jane zur Seite steht: ihr treuer Freund Michael. Zwar ist Michael für alle anderen Menschen unsichtbar, aber deshalb ist er Jane nicht weniger nahe. Ihm vertraut sie ihre Nöte und Sorgen an, mit ihm teilt sie alle Geheimnisse. An ihrem neunten Geburtstag muss Michael sie jedoch verlassen, so will es ein ehernes Gesetz, und die beiden dürfen sich nie mehr wiedersehen. Dreiundzwanzig Jahre später: Jane führt ein hektisches Leben als Mitarbeiterin in der Produktionsfirma ihrer Mutter. Auch die Beziehung zu ihrem Freund Hugh, einem ambitionierten jungen Schauspieler, ist nicht glücklich, denn Hugh ist weniger in Jane verliebt als in ihre Kontakte zur Medienwelt. Doch dann trifft Michael eines Tages zufällig die unglückliche Jane und ist sofort tief bewegt. Darf er das Gesetz brechen und sich ihr wieder nähern? Darf er ihr helfen? Und gibt es Raum für eine Liebe, die keine Schranken gelten lässt?

America''s most beloved twins share their favorite Disney princess stories in this deluxe paperback edition. Olsen fans can whisper and giggle along with the twins while reading the stories--and then create delightful Disney-inspired crafts with the easy-to-follow instructions included.

Paula isn''t sure she wants to promote fighting when a karate teacher encourages her to enter a contest. Will magic help show her the right path?

Ella is so glad she has Ms. Timmons as a teacher because she is going to let the children chew gum in her class every Friday! Then Rob plays a trick on Ella--and everyone is mad at her. She decides to run for class president and bring Gum Fridays back.

Paula has always loved animals. Who else would have a pet raccoon, not to mention three cats, three dogs, four birds, and countless fish? When Pauls finds an injured armadillo, her parents say "no more pets!"

With the help of the Disney Girls, Isabelle decides to give her beastly neighbor, Kenny, a taste of her own medicine.

Yukiko has six younger brothers and stepbrothers, and is hoping for a sister. The Disney Girls remind here that all babies are adorable, but they hope Yukiko''s wish comes true.

Isabelle''s next-door neighbor Kenny has been a total Beast for as long as she can remember. But now he''s gone too far: he secretly videotaped the Disney Girls singing and dancing and acting silly at Isabelle''s slumber party. Isabelle vows to get the tape back, but how will she ever get past the Beast?

Ariel joins a ballet class, but instantly dislikes it; has she made a mistake, or will ballet become her new passion?

The Disney Girls are so excited about the school''s holiday party. Ella decides that the perfect thing for her to make is an elaborate gingerbread castle. But creating such a complicated confection isn''t easy. Ella could really use a fairy godmother right now...

Simba can''t wait to be king and do everything his own way. But a dreadful events prompts him to flee the pridelands. With the help of Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa, Simba must muster his courage and reclaim his rightful place from his evil uncle, Scar. Full color.

Excited about helping with the school''s holiday party, Ella decides to make an elaborate gingerbread castle, but her stepfamily just doesn''t seem to understand how important this is to her

Phil the satyr tells the story of how he coached Hercules and turned him from a clumsy boy into a first-class hero.

Kelly, Maya, and their friends are thilled to learn that Lugo Bigue, the world-famous gymnastics coach, is coming to teach an intensive two-week session to the Georgia Gold Gymnasts. They plan to do everything he tells them. But when Lugo arrives, he''s not at all what the girls expected. Lugo praises their strengths, but he''s harsh--even cruel, when it comes to their flaws. And after he makes Maya cry, Kelly organizes a mutiny against him. So what if he''s coached several gymnasts to Olympic medal glory. The girls don''t need Lugo--or his abuse--to win. Do they?

When her grandmother comes to visit during the summer, Charlotte thinks she will be allowed to go to gymnastics camp with her best friend, but her mother and grandmother insist that she take ballet lessons instead.

Maya Resnikov is great at gymnastics, but more than anything she desperately wants to fit in with her new friends---especially her new stepsister, Kelly Reynolds. They know everything about American pop culture, while Maya doesn''t. But she''s making it her mission to find out. From food, fashion, music, TV, comic books, and everything in between, Maya researches all she can about American life. Is there any way Maya, Queen of Georgia Gold Gymnasts, can become Maya, Queen of American pop culture?

When Monica Hales goes through a growth spurt, she wonders if it''s time to say good-bye to gymnastics.

Adapted from movie 101 dalmations.

A kind-hearted girl who has all the advantages of wealth attends a prestigious boarding school in Boston until she hears the news of her beloved father''s death.