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This illustrated & translated edition of "The Odyssey" includes: Illustrations of objects and places mentioned in the novel. The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences.
This is not how they expected the summer to play out. Milo Bloom, chess prodigy, has a secret: he doesn’t want to play chess anymore. If only he had the courage to tell someone. Instead, he blows a major tournament on purpose. The problem is, winning that tournament was a ticket to chess camp, and now his summer plans are shot. Enter Roxie, a girl he’s never met, who shows up at his door to tell him that he and his mom will be spending the summer in her “cat room” … what? Before Milo knows what’s hit him, he’s living at Roxie’s house, where creepy cats rule, meat products are banned, and Roxie won’t give him a second alone. But when Milo and Roxie stumble across two people playing a mysterious game, they become determined to learn the ancient game of Go. Between late-night library adventures and creating a Go club at their camp, Milo and Roxie form an unexpected friendship. But none of that matters if Milo can’t face his fears and tell his mom how he really feels. From the author of The Doughnut Fix comes another funny, heartfelt book about overcoming the fear of letting down the people you love and the amazing things that can come from a summer of nothing going your way.Zum Buch
This audiobook explores some of the most bizarre and unique animals on the planet! Whether they look or behave oddly, or have special powers or abilities, they all have one thing in common: they are strange. Featuring the hoatzin, tuatara, grunion, gecko, and many more!Zum Buch
Adapted and illustrated edition of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. Gabriel Utterson has known Dr Jekyll for many years. Suddenly, the doctor begins acting strangely. First, he makes preparations in case he dies or disappears, then he gets involved with a strange man called Mr Hyde. All Gabriel knows is that Mr Hyde is a bad man, and for some reason his good friend is protecting him. But why? That’s the strangest part of all …Zum Buch
A touching picture book about moving neighborhoods in the midst of Eid preparations, Cookies and Crescents explores how traditions can evolve when we embrace the possibilities of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away and Amira’s Picture Day Reem doesn’t want to leave her home in the city, to move far away from her community and the bustling Eid celebrations she’s used to. Eid is supposed to be a time to connect with family and friends—and this year was her turn to help make Mama’s famous Eid cookies! What will Reem do alone in a quiet neighborhood so far away? But Mama is sure a place of their own is what’s best. Besides, maybe under this new sky they’ll finally be able to spot the moon. This sweet, authentic picture book explores how traditions (and recipes) can change and grow, and how holidays can be special no matter where they’re celebrated.Zum Buch
A Dystopian Sci-Fi Adventure That Will Leave You Breathless Runa thought uncovering the truth about Pendomus would set her free. She was wrong. After barely surviving the Helix’s ruthless control and escaping into the wilderness, Runa now faces an even greater challenge—surviving the desert of the Unknown Region, alone. Cut off from her friends, with only the enigmatic Caudex to guide her, she must navigate a brutal landscape where the very elements seem determined to consume her. But the sands whisper of secrets buried beneath their shifting tides—secrets that hold the key to Pendomus’s past and the war that is yet to come. Meanwhile, Traeton is left behind in the ruins of their rebellion, desperate to find Runa before Videus’s insidious influence takes everything he loves. As the grip of the System tightens and an unseen war brews, allegiances will be tested, betrayals will cut deep, and the truth about the Four Pillars will shatter everything they thought they knew. With time running out and the fate of Pendomus hanging in the balance, Runa must harness her power, embrace the prophecy, and rise to meet a destiny larger than she ever imagined. Will she master the forces at play before it’s too late? Or will the darkness she’s fighting consume her completely? Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and Red Rising, Polarities is a gripping, genre-blending sequel packed with action, suspense, and revelations that will leave you questioning everything.Zum Buch
Do you want your kids to learn Spanish? Look no further! This English-Spanish bilingual book will definitely entertain and teach your kids Spanish! Your kids will learn about animals! And with frequent reading, they will be fluent in no time! 6 books available in the series: Introducing the Body Introducing Numbers Introducing Colors Introducing Shapes Introducing Animals and Sounds Being a Good FriendZum Buch
