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Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Ellen Raskin

12,02€ + 10% CARD

 A Newbery Medal Winner "A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny." —Booklist, starred review A bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead…but that won’t stop him from playing one last game! Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award An ALA Notable Book "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review "A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges—a demanding but rewarding book." —The Horn Book
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Devil'S Arithmetic

by Jane Yolen

9,86€ + 10% CARD

 "A triumphantly moving book." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Hannah dreads going to her family''s Passover Seder—she''s tired of hearing her relatives talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she''s transported to a Polish village in the year 1942. Why is she there, and who is this "Chaya" that everyone seems to think she is? Just as she begins to unravel the mystery, Nazi soldiers come to take everyone in the village away. And only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. A critically acclaimed novel from multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen. "[Yolen] adds much to understanding the effects of the Holocaust, which will reverberate throughout history, today and tomorrow." —SLJ, starred review "Readers will come away with a sense of tragic history that both disturbs and compels." —BooklistWinner of the National Jewish Book Award An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
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Cat Ate My Gymsuit

by Paula Danziger

9,61€ + 10% CARD

 A gorgeous new package for Paula Danziger’s backlist with an introduction from Ann Martin! Marcy''s life is a mess. Her parents don''t understand her, she feelslike a fat blimp with no friends, and her favorite teacher just got fired. Ms. Finney wasn''t like the other teachers, and she was helping Marcy feel good about being herself. Now that she''s gone, Marcy doesn''t know what to do. She''s always thought things would be better if she could just lose weight, but the loss of Ms. Finney sparks something inside her. She decides to join the fight to bring back her teacher, and in doing so, she discovers that her voice might matter more than she ever realized. Paula Danziger’s novels are hilarious, genuine, and full of dynamic female characters that have won the hearts of her readers and turned her books into beloved classics. These playful covers full of charming details capture the spirit of Paula’s stories and will brighten up the bookshelves of her fans and a new generation of readers.
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Rascal

by Sterling North

7,04€ + 10% CARD

 A Newbery Honor Book Celebrating 50 years of a beloved classic! Nothing''s surprising in the North household, not even Sterling''s new pet raccoon. Rascal is only a baby when Sterling brings him home, but soon the two are best friends, doing everything together--until the spring day when everything suddenly changes. Rascal is a heartwarming boyhood memoir that continues to find its way into the hearts of readers fifty years later. This special anniversary edition includes the book''s classic illustrations restored to their original splendor, as well as a letter from the author''s daughter, and material from the illustrator''s personal collection. "Everyone should knock off work, sit beneath the nearest tree, and enjoy Rascal from cover to cover."—Chicago Tribune From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Mildred D. Taylor

12,02€ + 10% CARD

 Winner of the Newbery Medal, this remarkably moving novel has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family''s struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie''s story—Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect. * "[A] vivid story.... Entirely through its own internal development, the novel shows the rich inner rewards of black pride, love, and independence."—Booklist, starred review
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Summer Of The Swans, The (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Betsy Byars

9,61€ + 10% CARD

 Sara''s life has always flowed smoothly, like the gliding swans on the lake, until her little brother Charlie disappears. Then Sara is forced to see her life in a whole new way.
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Long Way From Chicago - A Novel In Stories

by Richard Peck

9,86€ + 10% CARD

 A Newbery Honor Book A summer they''ll never forget. Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Alice—two city slickers from Chicago—visit Grandma Dowdel''s seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it''s far from sleepy...and Grandma is far from your typical grandmother. From seeing their first corpse (and he isn''t resting easy) to helping Grandma trespass, catch the sheriff in his underwear, and feed the hungry—all in one day—Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they''ll never forget! "A rollicking celebration of an eccentric grandmother and childhood memories." —School Library Journal, starred review "Each tale is a small masterpiece of storytelling." —The Horn Book, starred review "Grandma Dowdel embodies not only the heart of a small town but the spirit of an era gone by...Remarkable and fine." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review A Newbery Honor Book A National Book Award Finalist An ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Homesick - My Own Story

by Jean Fritz

10,81€ + 10% CARD

 The accolades speak for themselves:"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. One comes to appreciate the generous affection of her nurse/companion Lin Nai-Nai, the isolating distance in her mother''s grief over losing a second child, the dynamics of a suffering population venting its hostility on foreigners, and most of all, the loneliness of a child''s exile from a homeland she has imagined constantly but never seen....A remarkable blend of truth and storytelling." --Booklist, starred review"An insightful memory''s-eye-view of her childhood...Young Jean is a strong character, and many of her reactions to people and events are timeless and universal." --School Library Journal, starred review"Told with an abundance of humor--sometimes wry, sometimes mischievous and irreverent--the story is vibrant with atmosphere, personalities, and a palpable sense of place." --The Horn Book"Every now and then a book comes along that makes me want to send a valentine to its author. Homesick is such a book....Pungent and delicious." --Katherine Paterson, The Washington Post
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Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Eleanor Coerr

7,04€ + 10% CARD

 "An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable." —Booklist, starred review The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life—the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine in Japan. "[The] story speaks directly to young readers of the tragedy of Sadako''s death and, in its simplicity, makes a universal statement for ''peace in the world." —The Horn Book "The story is told tenderly but with neither a morbid nor a sentimental tone: it is direct and touching." —BCCB
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Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)

by William Pène Du Bois

8,45€ + 10% CARD

 A Newbery Medal Winner Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Diary Of A Killer Cat

by Anne Fine

7,99€ + 10% CARD

 Poor Ellie is horrified when Tuffy drags a dead bird into the house. Then a mouse. But Tuffy can't understand what all the fuss is about. Who on earth will be the next victim to arrive through the cat-flap? Can soft-hearted Ellie manage to get her beloved pet to change his wild, wild ways before he ends up in even deeper trouble?
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The Werepuppy

by Jacqueline Wilson

~~10,80€~~ 7,56€ 30% OFF

 A werewolf video leaves Micky terrified of dogs. Mum decides the only answer is to get Micky a puppy of his own. To everyone's surprise - including Micky's - he chooses a werepuppy. But Wolfie turns out to be a very special pet - and a real joker.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl; Illustration: Quentin Blake

~~12,16€~~ 8,51€ 30% OFF
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Gossip Times Three

by Amy Goldman Koss

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Miss Smith'S Incredible Storybook

by Michael Garland; Illustration: Michael Garland

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Dear World

by Takayo Noda

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We The Kids - The Preamble To The Constitution Of The United States

by David Catrow; Illustration: David Catrow

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Daisy Comes Home

by Jan Brett; Illustration: Jan Brett

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Rascal (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Sterling North

8,11€

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Summer Of The Swans, The (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Betsy Byars

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Rabbit Hill (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Robert Lawson; Illustration: Robert Lawson

7,20€

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Homer Price (Puffin Modern Classics)

by Robert Mccloskey; Illustration: Robert Mccloskey

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Puffin Graphics: Black Beauty

by Anna Sewell; Illustration: June Brigman

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To Be A Slave

by Julius Lester; Illustration: Tom Feelings

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