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"Part Narnia. Part Home Alone. It wouldn''t have shocked me to learn the book had been written by some guy named Lemony Vonnegut." —James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author “A terrific read, magic really, an adolescent book for adults, an adult book for adolescents, a funny, wise, enthralling romp from fist page to last . . . So much better than Harry Potter” —Peter Quinn, Author of Hour of the Cat When Patrick Griffin passes out after a chemistry experiment gone bad, he wakes up in a strange parallel world, where everyone has huge eyes and tiny ears, and is addicted to smartphones called "binkies." Patrick thinks it''s all a weird dream, but he''s about to wake up to an adventure beyond his wildest imagination. Meanwhile, a huge rabbit-like creature named Mr. BunBun is roaming through Patrick''s hometown, leaving a trail of chaos behind it. Its mission? To save Earth from imminent doom. See what happens when the fate of three worlds lies in the hands of one boy and one gigantic bunny in this first book of the hilarious and mind-bending new adventure series by Ned Rust, Patrick Griffin and the Three Worlds.

Leading the Resistance, Whit and Wisty face their most daunting challenge yet in the jaw-dropping sequel to Witch & Wizard. When Whit and Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kidnapped and imprisoned kids. Now the villainous leader of the New Order is just a breath away from the ability to control the forces of nature and to manipulate his citizens on the most profound level imaginable: through their minds. There is only one more thing he needs to triumph in his evil quest: the Gifts of Whit and Wisty Allgood. And he will stop at nothing to seize them. In this second installment of James Patterson''s epic Witch & Wizard series, Whit and Wisty''s heart-pounding adventures through the Overworld and Shadowland lead to a spectacular climax and conclusion.

It''s a dangerous time for Daniel X--and when he''s cast in an evil director''s TV show, he must fight to stay alive. Daniel X thought he''d seen it all in his dangerous days of hunting outlaws--but there''s no business like show business, and Number Five on his list of deadly targets is the most appalling criminal yet. An intergalactic reality television producer has orchestrated the extermination of millions, with a soundtrack and laugh track to accompany it. The evil entertainer''s catching it all on film, and he''s looking for a big-ticket draw. Who better to star than the Alien Hunter himself? Daniel finds himself cast in the lead role of a terrifying season premiere . . . of the gravest show on Earth. Can Daniel X stop this deranged outlaw--or will he find himself on the cutting room floor?

While twelve-year-old Patrick and his friend Oma, protected by a powerful griffin, work to overthrow Ith''s sinister government, Mr. BunBun races to warn humans of impending doom on Earth.

Don''t miss the thrilling fourth book in James Patterson''s #1 bestselling Daniel X series! When Daniel X discovers that a duo of evil extraterrestrials is plotting to control kids around the world through videogames, he''s determined to take them both out of commission. This pair of wicked game masters wants to destroy the human race by turning brainwashed videogamers into an unstoppable army of doom! They''re also running an endangered species hunting club on the side, and their next target is none other than Daniel. He''ll have no choice but to turn to the aliens'' rebellious son who needs help to stand up to his malicious parents. But can Daniel trust the progeny of this treacherous twosome? Or will it be "Game Over" for the alien hunter?

In the sleepy town of Holliswood, a twisted alien TV producer is using his powers to throw the town into chaos - and documenting every minute of it. Fresh from his victory over Number 6, Daniel X is the only one who can stop this made-for-TV tyrant, but the devilish director has other plans. He wants to film the most spectacular finale the world has ever seen, starring Daniel himself! Can the Alien Hunter take down this deranged outlaw, or will he find himself on the cutting room floor?!

Mithilfe der Geister aus dem Schattenland und ihren Fähigkeiten ist es Whit und Wisty gelungen zu fliehen. Sie schließen sich anderen verfolgten Kindern an und versuchen, das Regime der Neuen Ordnung zu stürzen. Doch dessen Anführer macht erbarmungslos Jagd auf sie. Offenbar steckt dahinter ein persönliches Interesse. Wird es den Geschwistern gelingen, seinen perfiden Plan zu verhindern? "Verbotene Gabe" ist der zweite Band der Jugendbuch-Trilogie "Witch & Wizard" von Bestsellerautor James Patterson. Spannende Action und Nervenkitzel garantiert!

In un mondo dominato dal Nuovo Ordine, il regime autoritario che ha abrogato le leggi democratiche e proibito qualsiasi forma di libertà, due ragazzi lottano per la propria sopravvivenza e per la salvezza dell’umanità intera... L’arena è gremita di spettatori in trepidante attesa. Sono stati tutti convocati per assistere a un evento eccezionale: l’esecuzione di Wisty Allgood, condannata a morte per stregoneria. Anche suo fratello Whit, mimetizzato tra la folla, osserva impotente la scena, con gli occhi velati di lacrime. Ma ecco che, in lontananza, scorge una lingua di fuoco innalzarsi verso il cielo. Un segno inconfondibile: è la magia di Wisty. Allora non è lei la ragazza che sta salendo sul patibolo! Col cuore gonfio di speranza, Whit lascia quel luogo di morte e corre a riabbracciare la sorella. Finalmente insieme, i due scappano dalla Città del Progresso e trovano rifugio nel quartier generale della Resistenza, dove un gruppo di giovani combatte per rovesciare il Nuovo Ordine e riconquistare la libertà. Tuttavia Whit e Wisty non possono certo dirsi al sicuro: l’Unico tra gli Unici ha scoperto di aver giustiziato la strega sbagliata e ha sguinzagliato decine di agenti alla ricerca di Wisty Allgood. Perché lei è la ragazza col Dono, la sola che potrebbe spezzare le catene del Nuovo Ordine... Dopo Witch & Wizard: Il Nuovo Ordine, il secondo capitolo della straordinaria saga firmata da James Patterson, l’autore più venduto al mondo.

Voor liefhebbers van Harry Potter en Warrior Cats! Nadat ze ontvoerd werden, konden Whit en Wisty ternauwernood met hun leven uit de gevangenis ontsnappen. Nu zijn ze de leiders van het verzet en doen ze er alles aan om gevangen en ontvoerde kinderen te redden. Tegelijkertijd doen de soldaten van de Nieuwe Orde hun uiterste best om Whit en Wisty opnieuw op te pakken. Hun boosaardige leider wil namelijk de hele wereld beheersen en manipuleren, en daarvoor heeft hij nog twee dingen nodig: de gave van Whit en de gave Wisty. Niets kan hem tegenhouden die in handen te krijgen... ''Interesting and fun characters. I never knew what going to happen next. Very suspenseful'' - Goodreads 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.

When Daniel X discovers that a duo of evil extraterrestrials is plotting to control kids around the world through videogames, he''s determined to take them both out of commission. This pair of wicked game masters wants to destroy the human race by turning brainwashed videogamers into an unstoppable army of doom! They''re also running an endangered species hunting club on the side, and their next target is none other than Daniel. He''ll have no choice but to turn to the aliens'' rebellious son who needs help to stand up to his malicious parents. But can Daniel trust the progeny of this treacherous twosome? Or will it be "Game Over" for the alien hunter?

After escaping imprisonment by the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, who possess magical powers, establish themselves as leaders of the Resistance, a hidden community of teenagers like themselves, hunted by the state and determined to defy its ban on the arts, magic, and all other forms of creativity.

"In the sleepy town of Holliswood, a twisted alien TV producer is using his powers to throw the town into chaos--and documenting every minute of it. Fresh from his victory over Number 6, Daniel X is the only one who can stop this made-for-TV tyrant, but the devilish director has other plans. He wants to film the most spectacular finale the world ha ever seen, starring Daniel himself!"--P. [4] of cover.

Le Nouvel Ordre a pris le contrôle du gouvernement. De nouvelles lois entravant les libertés des citoyens sont promulguées. La musique, l’art, les livres et la magie sont prohibés. Whit et Wisty, qui ont réussi à s’enfuir de prison, entrent en résistance pour renverser le nouveau régime. Rapidement élevés au rang de « libérateurs » par leurs pairs, le frère et la sœur sont considérés comme ennemis publics numéro 1 par le Nouvel Ordre. Et ils vont vite découvrir que le Seul-l’Unique, le leader du parti, veut en réalité les capturer pour leur dérober leurs pouvoirs et ainsi devenir invincible...