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The name of this book is secret (Secret series #1) The name of this book is secret (Secret series #1) Pseudonymous Bosch Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year … OL16928062W
When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit Judith Kerr Recounts the adventures of a nine-year-old Jewish girl and her family in the early 1930's as they travel from Germany to England. OL1742390W
Lily Alone Lily Alone Jacqueline Wilson Lily Alone is a deceptively light tale of a big sister coping with her three siblings after their mother disappears off on holiday with a new boyfriend and the babysitter doesn't turn up. Lily takes … OL17516867W
How to make a planet How to make a planet Scott Forbes "As you read these pages, you'll speed through the 13.7 billion years that went into making the incredible, life-sustaining, one-in-a-billion planet we call home. You'll also learn about some of the … OL17904134W
Maya Angelou Maya Angelou L. Patricia Kite A biography of the multi-faceted African-American woman, Maya Angelou, tracing her life from her childhood in the segrated South to her prominence as a well-known writer. OL1865340W
Jumping off to freedom Jumping off to freedom Anilú Bernardo Courage and desperation lead fifteen-year-old David and his father to flee Cuba's repressive regime and seek freedom by taking to the sea on a raft headed for Miami. OL1911037W
Tituba Tituba Miller, William Story of Tituba, a West Indian slave who was unjustly accused of witchcraft at the outset of the Salem, Massachusetts, witch trials. OL19332265W
Macbeth Macbeth Conrad Mason Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant of King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. OL20854360W
Madison und die Freiheit der Jugend Madison und die Freiheit der Jugend Norma Klein Als die Freundin des 18jährigen College-Studenten Tim ihr gemeinsames Baby zur Adoption freigeben will, entschließt sich der junge Vater, es allein zu betreuen. SW: Alleinerziehender Vater. OL24692982W
Wladimirs Buch Wladimirs Buch Hannele Huovi Die märchenhafte Geschichte des Fürsten Wladimir, der es zum Berater des Zaren bringt. Er könnte glücklich sein und er ist es nicht, weil er spürt, daß die Macht ihn verändert hat. OL26190339W
Carver, a Life in Poems Carver, a Life in Poems Marilyn Nelson George Washington Carver was born a slave in Missouri about 1864 and was raised by the childless white couple who had owned his mother. In 1877 he left home in search of an education, eventually earn… OL2641346W
Monsterwochen Monsterwochen Ron Koertge A troubled youth with cerebral palsy struggles toward self-acceptance with the help of a drug-addicted young woman. OL27025545W
Liebe, Chaos, Klassenfahrt! Liebe, Chaos, Klassenfahrt! Irene Zimmermann,Birgit. Schössow,Hans-Günther Zimmermann Carlotta verliebt sich im Schullandheim in den selben Jungen wie ihre beste Freundin Anke. Rez.: Carlotta ist nicht nur in den von ihrer besten Freundin Anke angehimmelten Jannis verknallt und soll … OL27776112W
Handy-Liebe! Handy-Liebe! Bianka Minte-König,Birgit Schössow Das neue Handy sorgt in Hannas Leben für viel Wirbel. Nach der Schulfete erhält sie plötzlich anonyme Anrufe und SMS-Mails von einem heimlichen Verehrer. Der aufregende Beginn einer großen Liebe? OL27959895W
Unter Schatzsuchern, Goldgräbern und Alligatoren Unter Schatzsuchern, Goldgräbern und Alligatoren Rainer M. Schröder An Bord bei professionellen Schatztauchern in der Karibik, auf der Suche nach dem Millionenschatz der spanischen Galeone ATOCHA, bei der Durchquerung der gewaltigen Sumpf- und Mangrovenwildnis der Ev… OL28607220W
John Sutter John Sutter Iris Wilson Engstrand A biography of the man associated with the gold rush in California, detailing his various business ventures and pioneering exploits in California. OL3986835W
Remove protective coating a little at a time Remove protective coating a little at a time Donovan, John,John Donovan Fourteen-year-old Harry is more a pal than a son to his parents but his friendship with seventy-two-year-old Amelia fosters an honesty and directness that gives him the courage to be himself. OL7010900W
Wringer Wringer Jerry Spinelli As Palmer comes of age, he must either accept the violence of being a wringer at his town's annual Pigeon Day or find the courage to oppose it. OL77083W
Einen Vater hab ich auch Einen Vater hab ich auch Christine Nöstlinger The story of Feli, whose parents are separated. She lives with her mother who accepts a job in München, meaning she must leave Wien and Lorenz her boyfriend. Can she stay with her father in Wien? OL9059819W
Der Zahlenteufel Der Zahlenteufel Hans Magnus Enzensberger Annoyed with his math teacher who assigns word problems and won't let him use a calculator, twelve-year-old Robert finds help from the number devil in his dreams. OL973176W
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