Best Selling Books by Jessica Brody

CJ is the daughter of Captain James Hook. She''s fierce. She''s swashbuckling. And she has big dreams. . . like finding the treasure she''s known about since she was a little girl stranded on the Isle of the Lost. When CJ sneaks out of Auradon Prep with her best friend, Freddie, they go on a wild chase to find it.

So kann es nicht weitergehen! Das beschließt die 15-jährige Brooklyn, nachdem sie durch ihre letzte vermasselte Aktion auf dem Polizeirevier gelandet ist. Sie ist einfach nicht in der Lage, vernünftige Entscheidungen zu treffen. Die Lösung? Ein Blog, auf dem ihre Leser für sie entscheiden. Und zwar alles: Von der Wahl der Klamotten über die Lektüre für den Englischkurs bis zu "Wer ist der Richtige für mich?". Ob das wirklich gut geht?

Ally is the daughter of Alice in Wonderland. She''s quirky, she''s funny, and she loves solving a tricky mystery. When strange things start happening at Auradon Prep that threaten the school''s big spirit weekend, Ally is determined to find who''s behind the madness. Will she be able to figure it out in time, or will the clock run out on her?

Quando il volo 121 della Freedom Airlines precipita nell’oceano Pacifico, nessuno si aspetta che ci siano dei superstiti. Così, la notizia di una ragazza ritrovata a galleggiare tra i rottami dell’aereo, praticamente illesa, fa il giro del mondo. Nessuno sa spiegarsi come possa essere sopravvissuta... tantomeno lei. La sua mente è una tabula rasa: non ricorda il proprio nome né nessun avvenimento della sua vita, e non sa spiegare cosa ci facesse su quel volo. Le sue impronte digitali e il suo dna non si trovano in alcun database, nessuno ha denunciato la sua scomparsa. Intrappolata in un mondo che non riconosce, con delle abilità che non è in grado di comprendere e ossessionata da una minaccia che è solo un’eco nella sua testa, la ragazza misteriosa si sforza di rimettere insieme i pezzi del proprio passato e scoprire chi è veramente. Ma a ogni indizio seguono nuove domande, e lei non ha abbastanza tempo per trovare le risposte. La sua unica speranza è un ragazzo affascinante, che sostiene di conoscerla da prima dell’incidente e di averla aiutata a fuggire da un esperimento top secret. Ma lei di chi può fidarsi davvero? Un romanzo emozionante, ambientato in un mondo in cui la scienza non conosce limiti, i ricordi sono manipolati, ma il vero amore non può essere mai dimenticato.

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that is designed to bring efficiency, speed, and joy to the process. Does it seem like you’ve spent so much time writing and are left only with a folder full of false starts? Stories you were so excited to write but then gave up a few chapters in or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism? Enter fast drafting: a fool-proof method for getting your book out of your head and onto the page. Based on her popular course, Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, will guide you through the process of getting through a first draft as quickly (and messily) as possible so you can not only get the thing done but more importantly discover your story faster and get to the revision process with clarity. Jessica infuses the key elements of persistent forward momentum and invisible revising into her 3-phase approach: Mindset: Overcome perfectionism and self-doubt Preparation: Flesh out the details of your story Drafting: Put everything together and write your first draft in the quickest way possible Within 30 days, you’ll gain the mental space and freedom to easily and more joyfully finish every project you start.

"Moi, Ellie Spark, j''ai survécu au pire lundi de tous les temps. Une journée HO-RRI-BLE qui n''a été qu''une succession de catastrophes. Alors, quand j''ai découvert le lendemain que j''avais une chance de tout recommencer, j''ai remercié mon étoile et je me suis mis en tête de reconquérir le garçon de mes rêves." Parce que l''on a parfois besoin d''une semaine entière de lundis pour comprendre ce que l''on veut vraiment ! Sauvetage amoureux, cote de popularité à booster, crise familiale de niveau 10 à gérer... Et vous, que feriez-vous si vous vous retrouviez coincé dans une journée qui se répétait à l''infini ? Une comédie délicieusement irrésistible et formidablement bien construite, dans l''esprit du film culte "Un jour sans fin".

Ist es zu spät für eine friedliche Rebellion auf Laterre? Teil 2 der mitreißenden Science Fiction um drei junge Menschen, die das Schicksal in den Wirren der Revolution zusammenführt Mit Feuer und Blut ergreift eine neue Macht Partei in der Rebellion auf Laterre: Die militante Gruppe »Die rote Narbe« scheint vor keiner Gewalttat zurückzuschrecken, um die Regierung zu stürzen. Für die Freunde Marcellus, Chatine und Alouette steht fest, dass sie ihre charismatische Anführerin vom Gefängnismond Bastille befreien müssen, wenn die friedliche Revolution noch eine Chance haben soll. Doch Chatine hat noch einen ganz anderen Grund, sich freiwillig für den gefährlichsten Teil der Mission zu melden. Zur selben Zeit ist Marcellusʼ machthungriger Großvater auf der Suche nach einer neuartigen Waffe, die der Regierung einen ungeahnten Vorteil verschaffen könnte. Während die Situation auf Laterre sich immer weiter zuspitzt, steht für einen der Freunde schließlich noch sehr viel mehr auf dem Spiel als das Schicksal eines ganzen Planeten ... »Zwischen brennenden Welten« ist die Fortsetzung des Science-Fiction-Romans »Die Rebellion von Laterre« und der 2. Teil der SF-Reihe »Die Rebellion der Sterne« der amerikanischen Autorinnen Jessica Brody und Joanne Rendell.

Una divertidísima y conmovedora historia sobre segundas (y terceras y cuartas y quintas) oportunidades. Porque a veces hace falta una semana entera de lunes para descubrir lo que realmente quieres. Ellison Sparks descubre que está reviviendo una y otra vez el mismo lunes de pesadilla. Cualquier otra adolescente hubiese optado por volverse loca, pero Ellison lo ve como una oportunidad. La oportunidad de lograr que sus sueños se hagan realidad y, sobre todo, la oportunidad de recuperar a su novio. Pero, a pesar de sus esfuerzos, las cosas nunca salen como ella desea. ¿Descubrirá Ellie cómo arreglar este día? ¿O quedará atrapada en un lunes de pesadilla para siempre?

Ellison Sparks heeft de ergste maandag ooit. Ze krijgt een verkeersboete, staat vreselijk op de schoolfoto, verpest haar softbal-try outs en haar speech voor de klassen-vertegenwoordigersverkiezing en tot overmaat van ramp maakt haar rockster-vriendje Tristan het uit. Om niks! Ellison is ervan overtuigd dat als ze deze maandag over zou kunnen doen, alles goed zal komen. Dus als ze de volgende ochtend wakker wordt en ontdekt dat het wéér maandag is, weet ze precies wat haar te doen staat: voor¬komen dat Tristan het uitmaakt. Maar hoe vaak ze de maandag ook over mag doen, het lijkt erop dat hij steeds hetzelfde eindigt... Lukt het Ellie om er een goede dag van te maken? Of blijft het voor altijd maandag?

Les Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in the thrilling System Divine trilogy that’s an “explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series)—now together in a collectible hardcover boxed set. A thief. An officer. A guardian. Three strangers, one shared destiny… When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes. Street-savvy Chatine, dutiful Marcellus, and mysterious Alouette all have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet. This gripping boxed set includes: Sky Without Stars Between Burning Worlds Suns Will Rise

Pior que esquecer o passado... é se lembrar dele. Um terrível acidente de avião deixa apenas um sobrevivente: uma jovem sem memória... Quem é ela? De onde vem? Não há registros de suas impressões digitais. Um rapaz a encontra e a chama de Seraphina. Diz que já foram apaixonados um pelo outro. Será mais um plano para confundi-la? Ou é alguém em quem ela pode finalmente confiar? Será o passado de Seraphina... Inesquecível? Quando o avião da Freedom Airlines caiu sobre o Oceano Pacífico, ninguém esperava encontrar sobreviventes. Por esse motivo, a descoberta de uma menina de dezesseis anos flutuando junto aos destroços do acidente acaba virando manchete no mundo. Curiosamente, ela é encontrada ilesa e sem memória... Ninguém sabe como ela sobreviveu. Ninguém sabe por que ela não estava na lista de passageiros. Ninguém consegue explicar por que seu DNA e impressões digitais não foram encontrados em nenhum registro. Perdida em um mundo que não conhece, atormentada por habilidades que não compreende, assombrada por uma ameaça iminente, Seraphina luta para recuperar o seu passado esquecido e descobrir quem ela realmente é. O problema é que a cada pista novas perguntas surgem e ela precisa correr contra o tempo para respondê-las. Sua única esperança é um garoto estranho e sedutor que afirma conhecê-la antes do acidente. Que afirma serem apaixonados um pelo outro. Seraphina pode realmente confiar nele? Ele vai ser capaz de protegê-la das pessoas que estão surgindo e fazendo-a esquecer do seu passado? Jessica Brody cria um universo de suspense nessa nova série sci-fi, ambientada em um mundo onde a ciência não conhece fronteiras, as memórias são manipuladas e o verdadeiro amor nunca pode ser esquecido.

Drei junge Menschen – ein Planet im Chaos einer blutigen Revolution – ein gemeinsames Schicksal: »Die Rebellion von Laterre« von Jessica Brody ist eine atemraubende Mischung aus Liebes-Geschichte und Science Fiction mit Figuren, die dich noch lange begleiten werden. Vor 500 Jahren versprach der Planet Laterre der Menschheit Hoffnung. Doch heute verhungern die Armen in den Straßen, während Wolken die Sterne verbergen und die herrschende Elite jedes Aufbegehren rigoros bestraft. Die Revolution wird sich dennoch nicht aufhalten lassen. Und alles wird von drei jungen Menschen abhängen, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten: Chatine ist eine Diebin, ein Kind der Straße, die alles tun würde, um dem brutalen Regime zu entkommen – einschließlich des Ausspionierens von Marcellus, dem Enkel des mächtigsten Mannes der Welt. Marcellus wird von seinem Großvater darauf vorbereitet, die Macht zu übernehmen. Doch seit dem Tod seines Vaters, der als Verräter starb, plagen Marcellus immer stärkere Zweifel. Denn sein Vater hat eine kryptische Nachricht hinterlassen, die nur eine Person lesen kann: ein Mädchen namens Alouette. Alouette ist in einer unterirdischen Zuflucht aufgewachsen, wo sie die letzte Bibliothek der Welt bewacht. Und sie hütet ein Geheimnis, das Laterre endgültig ins Chaos der Revolution stürzen wird. Als das Schicksal Chatine, Marcellus und Alouette zusammenführt, ist nur eines gewiss: Die Zukunft von Laterre wird von ihren Entscheidungen abhängen, und davon, was sie zu opfern bereit sind: Liebe – oder Freiheit?

The gripping sci-fi sequel to YA thriller, Unremembered by Jessica Brody - a story of cloning, manipulated memories and a romance never to be forgotten ... After a daring escape from the scientists at Diotech who created her, Seraphina believes she is finally safe from the horrors of her past. But new threats await her and her boyfriend, Zen, at every turn as Zen falls prey to a mysterious illness and Sera''s extraordinary abilities make it more and more difficult to stay hidden. Meanwhile, Diotech has developed a dangerous new weapon designed to apprehend her, a weapon that even Sera will be powerless to stop. Her only hope of saving Zen''s life and defeating the company that made her is a secret buried deep within her mind. A secret that Diotech will kill to protect.

Jennifer Hunter runs a company conducting fidelity inspections for those who suspect thier loved ones may be cheating. She can usually tell if a man is single, married or lying ... Unfortunately, her new boyfriend Jamie, is one of the few men that sheś never been able to read.

Bittere Armut, heruntergekommene Straßenzüge, und schon seit Jahren hat niemand mehr die Sterne am Himmel gesehen – das ist der Planet Laterre. Hier lebt die achtjährige Chatine, deren größter Traum es ist, ins elitäre Ledôme zu gelangen – dorthin, wo die herrschende Klasse lebt und es alles im Überfluss gibt. Doch ihr eigener Vater hält sie davon ab, ihrem Traum näher zu kommen. Als berüchtigter Verbrecher ist er oft genug auf die Hilfe seiner hübschen Tochter angewiesen. Um den Zwängen ihres Vaters zu entfliehen und der Armut endlich zu entkommen, nimmt Chatine ihr Schicksal schließlich in die eigenen Hände ... Erfahre in »Die Rebellion von Laterre«, wie Chatines Geschichte weitergeht: Drei junge Menschen – ein Planet im Chaos einer blutigen Revolution – ein gemeinsames Schicksal. »Die Rebellion von Laterre« von Jessica Brody und Joanne Rendell ist eine atemraubende Mischung aus Liebes-Geschichte und Science Fiction mit Figuren, die dich noch lange begleiten werden.

Suite à une altération de mémoire, Séra retourne au service de son créateur, le Dr. Alixter, et tombe amoureuse de Kaelen, l’humain qui a été conçu pour être son âme sœur. Mais ses sentiments pour Zen ressurgissent progressivement. Prise dans ce triangle amoureux, fera-t-elle le bon choix ?

The School of Secrets series of chapter books continues the story of Mal and her friends, plus new Villain kids and Auradon kids. Enjoy these all-new tales of mystery, magic and adventure from the world of the hit movie Descendants 2!

Following the events of the last book Seraphina and Zen have been separated once again. After undergoing a new memory alteration procedure, Sera is now is living with the enemy in the Diotech compound, passionately in love with the only other person in the world created by scientists and genetically programmed to be her soulmate. But when the new couple embarks on a tour to show off Diotech''s scientific achievements, Sera''s mind starts to rebel and despite all her best efforts she can''t stop the memories of Zen from creeping back in. Soon Sera''s past comes rushing back, forcing her to question everything she thinks she knows. Will Sera remember why she was in love with Zen in the first place and rebel against the evil corporation who created her, or will the lovers remain enemies forever?

A glitter storm descends upon the castle and causes glittery mayhem at every turn. Though the princesses did their best to prepare for the storm and prevent damage, Aurora''s room is destroyed at the hands of the storm while she''s away in the forest.

Their second adventure happens during a slumber party at the castle and our princesses are eager to invite a new guest! But when things don''t go exactly to plan, they''ll have to tap into their bravery and creative energy to save the castle and themse

Freddie is the daughter of the infamous witch doctor, Dr. Facilier. She''s got voodoo in her blood, a deck of Shadow Cards in her hands, and a song in her villain-kid heart.When Freddie''s dreams of joining the acapella group at Auradon Prep fall apart, she uses her Shadow Cards to get her way...But dark magic always comes with a price.

In order to prove herself a warrior, Lonnie takes her friends on a trip to the Imperial City to retrieve a sword that belonged to her mother, Mulan.

CJ is the daughter of Captain James Hook. She''s fierce. She''s swashbuckling. And she has big dreams. . . like finding the treasure she''s known about since she was a little girl stranded on the Isle of the Lost. When CJ sneaks out of Auradon Prep with her best friend, Freddie, they go on a wild chase to find it.

Mary Kole (character guru, literary agent, and freelance editor) works with bestselling author Jessica Brody to produce this course on how to create fully fleshed-out, dynamic characters and reveal them in a way that captures the reader''s attention and heart. Mary introduces the concept of "interiority"-the character''s inner life. She teaches you seven tools to instantly engage your readers. For each tool, she includes a practice exercise and an "instructor jam" showing how she and Jessica completed the exercise. Next, Mary shows you the four key foundations of a dynamic character. As with the tools, she includes a practice exercise and an "instructor jam" for each foundation. Mary describes the importance of secondary characters, including antagonists, and explains how to create characters who grow and change over the course of the story. Whether you''re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course is sure to take your character development skills to the next level.

Séra se croit enfin libérée des horreurs du passé, quand ses ennemis mettent au point une nouvelle arme et que son petit ami est atteint d''une mystérieuse maladie. La solution est sans doute profondément enfouie dans sa mémoire...

Kennedy chose to pursue the boy of her dreams rather than attend an elite private school, but as their romance ends she gets a glimpse of the not-so-perfect life she might have had.

Sixteen-year-old Ellison Sparks keeps reliving the terrible Monday on which her boyfriend, Tristan, breaks up with her and no matter how hard she tries, she cannot seem to set things right.

"Join the princesses as they play and build together in one magical castle! The mysterious Messenger always brings mysterious messages when she visits the castle, but this time she brings a mysterious map revealing a secret room. There''s just one tiny problem...the room has no door! Follow along on their latest adventure and find out how they get into the magical room!"--back cover.

Enjoy these all-new tales of mystery, magic, and adventure from the world of Descendants 2!School of Secrets: Lonnie''s Warrior Sword. Lonnie is the daughter of Mulan. She''s strong. She''s fearless. And she''s willing to fight for what she wants. When Lonnie takes her friends on an forbidden trip to the Imperial City to get the sword that belonged to her mother, she must prove she''s a true warrior.School of Secrets: Carlos''s Scavenger Hunt. Carlos is the son of Cruella de Vil. He''s thoughtful. He''s sweet. He''s kind. But when Carlos joins up with Evie and Jane for the Auradon Prep Scavenger Hunt, he decides it''s his chance to prove that he''s more than Mr. Nice Guy--that he''ll do whatever it takes to lead his team to victory . . . even if it means using his newly discovered magic to win the coveted prize.