New Releases by Tim Bowler

”Du ser dem virkelig, ønsker dem virkelig, tror virkelig på dem... Og så søsætter du dine mirakelbåde ned ad beddingen, og de sejler ind i dit liv.” 15-årige Gnom bliver mobbet af sin storebror, som alle andre ser som den perfekte bror. Gnom er kun 90 centimeter høj, og han kan ikke stille meget op over for sin storebrors grusomheder. Da Gnom bliver venner med en gammel bådebygger, ændrer hans liv sig. Da den gamle dør, testamenterer han Gnom sin båd, ’Mirakelmanden’. Hvad ingen ved er, at Gnom samtidig har arvet bådebyggerens magiske evner, og nu har han pludselig kræfter til at tage kampen op imod sin plageånd. ”Mirakelmanden” er en bog om det godes kamp mod det onde og den fysisk stærkes kamp mod den psykisk stærke. Bogen er skrevet til unge fra 11 år og opefter og udkom første gang i 1994. Tim Bowler (f. 1953) er en engelsk forfatter, der har skrevet en lang række anmelderroste bøger til både unge og voksne. Han debuterede i 1994 med ungdomsromanen ”Mirakelmanden” og har sidenhen udgivet et væld af bøger, der er blevet oversat til mange forskellige sprog. Tim Bowler har vundet flere priser for både sine ungdoms- og voksenbøger.

"Life is hard for Mikey. He''s frightened of open spaces and would much rather curl up in his room and avoid the world outside. So going to a noisy, public place is a big deal - but with his sister Meggie by his side, it should be safe. And Mikey is determined to overcome his fear. But things go badly wrong when he encounters a gang and witnesses something terrible. To make matters worse, they know where he lives, and now they want to see him... This time, there''s no hiding place for Mikey..."--

Zinny''s life is falling apart. Shadowy figures are following him. His parents are keeping secrets but he can''t figure out why. Then his mum ends up in hospital, his dad disappears, and Zinny has to do whatever he can to save his family. Even if it means helping the very men he''s been running from. As the clock ticks, Zinny knows it''s only a matter of time before someone ends up dead - and it could be him.

Welke geheimen liggen begraven in het donkere woud? De 14-jarige Maya loopt tijdens een boswandeling een regelrechte nachtmerrie binnen. Ze struikelt over een lijk. Als ze in paniek wegrent, ontdekt ze nog twee lijken. Lijken die later onvindbaar zijn. Niemand gelooft Maya en zelf weet ze ook niet meer wat waar is. Eén van de lijken is namelijk de springlevende dorpsagente. Het onheil wordt nog erger. s Nachts hoort Maya rare geluiden en ze heeft het gevoel dat iemand haar in haar eigen huis achtervolgt. Wordt ze gek of is er echt iets aan de hand? `Verontrustend onbehaaglijk Sunday Times `Gewoonweg briljant en een uiterst meeslepend boek Mostly Books `Carnegie-winnaar Bowler is in topvorm in deze intense psychologische thriller. The Bookseller Tim Bowler is een van de meest gelauwerde YA-schrijvers in Engeland. Hij schreef zeventien boeken en won daarmee vijftien prijzen, waaronder de prestigieuze Carnegie Medal. Tim woont in het dorpje Devon. Hij schrijft zijn boeken in een klein stenen hutje.

It''s supposed to be a fresh new start when Maya and her family move to a sleepy village to run the local hotel, but Maya immediately senses something is very wrong. Then she makes a terrifying discovery in the woods: three dead bodies. Even more horrifying, they have disappeared by the timeshe returns with the police. With Maya under suspicion and creepy things continuing to happen, will Maya uncover the secrets of the Rowan Tree before it''s too late?This spine-chilling thriller from favourite author Tim Bowler is a study in tension and spooky suspense.A pack containing:* 15 copies of the Rollercoasters Educational Edition of Buried Thunder by Tim Bowler* 15 Buried Thunder Reading Guides to support the student in their study of the novel

When a mysterious woman is washed up on the shore of the island where Hetty lives, the close-knit community are suspicious. But there''s a bond between Hetty and the woman - a bond which means that Hetty must go to extraordinary lengths to keep her safe. A storm is breaking and the voices of the sea are whispering to Hetty . . .

Blade has done all he can. But it''s not enough. Men are swarming over the city hunting him. And his enemy is still free. But Blade isn''t finished yet. He has strength in him for one more fight. And it''s got to be now. Revenge isn''t sweet . . . it''s just necessary. Book four in the unmissable Blade quartet.

Blade has done all he can. But it''s not enough. Men are swarming over the city hunting him. And his enemy is still free. But Blade isn''t finished yet. He has strength in him for one more fight. And it''s got to be now. Revenge isn''t sweet ... it''s just necessary.

Midget is fifteen and three foot tall. Trapped in a body he hates, Midget is tortured by his cruel older brother Seb. His father is kind but unaware of Seb''s treatment of Midget. But Midget can sail and his dream is to sail his own boat. Everyone says it''ll take a miracle, but that''s when Midget starts to realise that he has a special power. He can make things happen. But in the process people get hurt - including his brother Seb. Through this crisis, the brothers find a new understanding.

Blade is back in the big city. Back where the trouble started. A bad place to live. And a worse place to die. He never meant to return. But there are things he''s got to put right. Things that matter. So now it''s getting rough. And the stakes are high. Book three in the unmissable Blade series.

Blade is in danger. He''s frightened. His enemies are all around him. And they''re closing in. He''s got to run, get away. He''s always been good at that. But this time it''s harder. He''s badly wounded. And he''s not on his own. This is the second double edition in the unmissable Blade series, previously published as Breaking Free and Running Scared.

So what am I going to tell you? Not much so don''t get excited. You probably want to know my name. Well, that''s a bit of a problem. I got loads. But there is one name I like. Everybody called me it in the old days. No one does now cos no one in this city knows it. And that''s fine. I don''t like to remember. But I do like the name. You can use it if you want. BLADE. Previously published in two parts as Blade: Playing Dead and Blade: Closing In, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It''s not pretty . . . it''s urban, real and dangerous. As Blade''s story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character. Complete the series with Blade 2: Flight, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.

Meet Blade. But be careful. You might not like what you see. He''s dangerous. He needs to be. Because there are people who want him dead. It''s dog eat dog in his world. Win or die. He thought he was safe. But now they''ve found out where he is. And they''re coming. Part one of the unmissable Blade series.

It was meant to be the perfect venture. A beautiful guesthouse in a beautiful village with a sprawling forest nearby. Maya''s parents have sunk all their money and hopes into The Rowan Tree and they''re determined to make it work. Then Maya strays into the forest . . . and into a nightmare. A stunning thriller from an award-winning author.

"Blade is in danger. And he''s frightened. His enemies are all around him. And they''re closing in. He''s got to run, get away. He''s always been good at that. But this time it''s harder. He''s badly wounded. And he''s not on his own"--Back cover. Suggested level: secondary.

Nobody knows the city like Blade. He lives on his own, by his wits - you have to when you''re on the run from your past. Blade is practically invisible, until one day when he gets jumped by a gang and finds himself being pursued by a bunch of thugs. Even worse, he''s unintentionally picked up a couple of followers: sixteen-year-old Becky and her daughter, Jaz. Before he knows it, Blade is leading the two girls on a chase through the streets of London, and he''ll need to find a way to outsmart the people after them in order to make it out alive.

Dusty’s life has fallen apart. Her mother left after Dusty’s brother mysteriously disappeared, and her father is devastated. Then Dusty gets a seemingly random phone call: a boy’s voice saying, “I’m dying.” At first Dusty doesn’t care, but then the boy says things that only Dusty knows. Things that lead her to believe he knows where her brother is. And after a few more calls, Dusty wants to find this boy, but he doesn’t want to be found. He claims he is too dangerous, and there are many people who agree. Can Dusty avoid getting hurt and still protect this mysterious boy who may not be of this world? Watch a Video

Wait, move in, hit hard. Hit again. Revenge isn''t sweet. It''s just necessary. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of River Boy, Starseeker and Bloodchild comes the penultimate title in this startlingly compelling series. Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator. This thrilling series for teenagers combines an enormously likable and engaging central character with the harsh realities of street life and the youth gang culture that is so prevalent in today''s news. The mysteries and cliffhanger endings of these short, accessible books will have the power to tempt all readers as they gradually become absorbed into Blade''s dangerous world.

The gravely injured Blade wakes up in the hospital knowing that whoever attacked him will be back to finish him off, so he sets out to save his own life and the lives of Mary and little Jaz.

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