Verlag: NPC Comics
The search for the being who ordered Lesna’s death leads to a far off planet… but with the way last issue ended, is Lesna going there alone? Find out in this issue of Son-Lar! P.S. This issue is a lot of fun if you play “Yakety Sax” while reading pages 17-24… Just sayin’.
These books are the perfect introduction to the world of safe, appealing graphic novels. Each story uses familiar topics, repeating patterns, and core vocabulary words appropriate for a beginning reader. Combine the entertaining story with comic book panels, exciting action elements, and bright colors and a safe graphic novel is born. A useful chart will teach the reader how to follow the graphic format, and the discussion questions at the end are the perfect review tool.Zum Buch
“Mind-expanding and hilarious! I got smarter reading this!”—Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Science meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from bestselling author Jorge Cham, the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PBS’s Elinor Wonders Why Oliver needs a new computer because nobody wants to play with him as every move and save takes way too long. To raise money, he has the brilliant idea to write another book and sell it at school. So, he picks a topic he thinks lots of kids will like—animals. But when he starts to think about it, he wonders where do animals come from, and that leads him to wonder where life comes from and how animals evolve. Subjects range from the origins of life (primordial soup and life in early Earth—mostly scum/bacteria) to small organisms and fish to dinosaurs, of course! Mass extinctions. Cats, dogs, horses and chickens. And oh yes, people! Along with making his new book, Oliver’s also doing chores for neighbors to make money, including odd jobs for the old cat lady down the street, who, as it turns out, is a retired paleontologist. (Not just any paleontologist, but as it’s revealed later, a famous one.) As Oliver does chores for her, she fills him in on the history of life on earth. Meanwhile, Oliver is doing great with his group of friends. But as they all get excited to help him with the book, this causes trouble, leading to a mild breakup of the group which all gets resolved at the end in typical Oliver-esque humorous fashion. With laugh-out-loud humor from bestselling writer and the creator of PHD Comics Jorge Cham, Oliver’s Great Big Universe is a STEAM-themed, diary-style series following one kid who’s taking on the whole universe—if he can survive middle school first.Zum Buch
Catriona is a richly layered tale of loyalty, love, and moral trial, told in the grave and searching voice associated with Herman Melville. Set against the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Europe in the aftermath of political upheaval, the novel follows a young man's passage from innocence into the stern complexities of adult conscience and historical fate. At the heart of the story stands Catriona herself—a woman of intelligence, resolve, and quiet strength—whose presence shapes the moral compass of those around her. Through perilous journeys, political intrigue, wrongful imprisonment, and moments of profound inner conflict, the narrative explores how personal honor survives amid betrayal, exile, and the grinding forces of history. Melville's philosophical sensibility transforms this historical adventure into a meditation on justice, identity, and endurance. The landscapes are not merely settings but mirrors of the human soul—wild, beautiful, and unforgiving. Each trial faced by the characters becomes an examination of truth, duty, and the cost of remaining faithful to one's principles in a morally uncertain world. Blending romance, adventure, and reflective depth, Catriona is both a story of devotion and a broader inquiry into the nature of freedom and responsibility. It is a novel where love is tested by time and circumstance, and where survival depends not only on courage, but on integrity of spirit. This is a timeless narrative of resilience—one that speaks to readers who seek historical drama enriched by philosophical insight and emotional gravity.Zum Buch
this story follows the intertwined lives of two neighboring families. Amina, a devoted young wife, faces trials when her husband takes a second wife. Amid gossip, friendship, jealousy, and faith, the women navigate life behind the courtyard walls. Rich with Hausa culture, proverbs, and Islamic guidance, this novel explores love, patience, and forgiveness.Zum Buch
As a young girl, Desange Kuenihira was told repeatedly that she was meaningless. An arranged marriage and motherhood before twenty—guaranteeing a life in poverty—were all she was told to expect. But Desange knew she had more inside her, and that education was the key to unlocking her potential. In Undefeated Woman, Desange Kuenihira takes us on the challenging journey of her childhood. She recalls fleeing with her siblings from the civil war raging in Congo and the daily struggle of life in a refugee camp in Uganda, where she suffered many forms of abuse. She relates her journey to America, the culture clash of living with American foster families, and her quest for her education and the ability to control her own life. Now a college graduate and determined to pay forward the kindness of those that helped her through, Desange has launched the nonprofit UnDEfeated to empower women and girls in Uganda. Desange’s inspirational story shows us all how we can overcome any odds through education, determined perseverance, and the kindness of caring people.Zum Buch
From the internationally best selling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants, Pop Goes the Weasel, New World Order and many more; Albert Jack's Mysterious World is a collection of the world's most famous and puzzling mysteries. What really happened to Agatha Christie? Who is responsible for Crop Circles Where is Bigfoot? Could Aliens really exist? From crop circles to the Scottish lighthouse keepers who vanished one stormy night and from religious visions to the spine tingling tale of a restless family tomb, bestselling author Albert Jack has now turned his detective skills to the mysteries that have baffled so many over the years. And he has discovered all kinds of fascinating and surprising evidence. Using 'Occam's Razor' Jack neatly peels away the myth, the legend, the improbable and unlikely and exams only the plausible. 'Sometimes the smarter stocking-filler may even help you to think better as well as to trounce the rival quiz crew. From the Bermuda Triangle to the Loch Ness Monster Albert Jack offers a crash course in sceptical thinking. Brilliant' - The Independent, Books of the Year. Part One Includes The Famous Aurora Spaceship Mystery The Mysterious Death of God’s Own Banker Try to See It from My Angle: The Bermuda Triangle Does Bigfoot Exist? The Spine-chilling Tale of the Chase Vault Committing the Perfect Crime: The Mysterious D. B. Cooper The Real-life Agatha Christie Mystery Who Really Makes Crop Circles? John Dillinger: Whatever Happened to America’s Robin Hood? The Missing Navy Diver The Dover DemonZum Buch
