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Ela ist fasziniert von Planeten, Sternen und Raketen. Ihr Traum? Als Astronautin ins Weltall fliegen! Doch irgendwie glauben nicht alle daran, dass Ela das schaffen kann. Und zwar nur, weil sie mit Rollstuhl lebt. Zum Glück sind da aber auch Elas bester Freund Ben, der sie immer unterstützt, und Onkel Micha, der Ela ermutigt, weiter an ihre Wünsche und Ziele zu glauben. Ela lernt, dass sie ihre Träume auf die eine oder andere Art verwirklichen kann – und wird.

Bambi. Eine Lebensgeschichte aus dem Walde ist ein 1923 erschienenes Buch des österreichischen Schriftstellers Felix Salten. Es handelt von einem jungen Reh namens Bambi und wurde 1928 unter dem Titel Bambi. A Life in the Woods ins Englische übersetzt und als Bambi 1942 von Walt Disney verfilmt.

This charming children’s book, authored by Jack Horner, the paleontologist of Jurassic Park fame, is magically brought to life through beautifully executed and immersive sound design. Lily is an empowered third grader who never thought, even in her wildest dreams, that she would meet a real dinosaur, even as an accomplished science detective and explorer herself. Follow Lily on her time-travelling adventure to the prehistoric world of Montana’s badlands with her new best friend, a young Maiasaura named Maia.

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

Finally feeling like he had a home while attending the boarding school of his dreams, a lonely, outcast boy and his oddball friends are dragged into a diabolical plot to create a new magical empire funded by rich and powerful people. As the shadowy hands of the magical realm close in around him, he must find a way to stop them, or everyone and everything he loves will be destroyed.

One night while waiting for her father to get home, ten year old Emi wanders around her home when she accidentally drops her teddy bear into a mysterious chest. Anxiously going in after it, Emi falls into the chest and is teleported to a strange new world. Not long after waking up in this new world she is saved by her teddy bear who has come to life and grown several times her size. During her journey to find a way back home Emi meets several new friends including a royal guard, a scientist, and many others.

Join Jim Hawkins on a thrilling tale of pirates, treasure and adventure! When a young boy finds an old captain's sea chest, containing a mysterious map, he sets sail to search for buried treasure and adventure. However, Jim does not expect to find himself caught up in a deadly plot, trying to get the better of clever pirate Long John Silver...

Follow curious Alice as she ventures down a rabbit hole and into the magical world of Wonderland, filled with unforgettable characters such as the March Hare, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts.

Join Amelia and Bethany on an enchanting journey through time in The Magic Library: Edinburgh Enigma In the heart of the Pacific Northwest lies a secret only two sisters know - the Magic Library, a portal to worlds unknown. When Amelia, a nine-year-old girl with a love for mysteries, and her spirited younger sister Bethany discover a whispering book about the Scottish Enlightenment, their world transforms. Transported to 18th-century Edinburgh, they find themselves on cobblestone streets, amidst historic intrigue and cultural wonders. As they navigate this new world in period-appropriate ...

Step into a whirlwind of adventure with The Magic Library: Golden Spike where history leaps off the pages, and two sisters become the heroines of their own story. Amelia and Bethany's ordinary day turns extraordinary when they uncover a hidden library with the power to transport them through time. Their first stop? The bustling work camps of the Transcontinental Railroad, where the legendary Golden Spike has mysteriously vanished. Cloaked in the fabrics of the past and armed with curiosity, the sisters dive into a world of steam engines, spirited workers, and untold stories. From navigating...

Step into the enthralling pages of The Magic Library: Heart of Mars a captivating adventure that beckons young readers to the wonders of interstellar exploration. This mesmerizing tale skillfully weaves together a tapestry of mystery, excitement, and the boundless allure of the cosmos, leading to an unforgettable sojourn on the mysterious Mars. Enter the world of Amelia, a bright-eyed 9-year-old brimming with curiosity, and her spirited 7-year-old sister, Bethany. Nestled in the verdant expanse of the Pacific Northwest lies an ancient, enchanted library, a trove of stories yet to be told. ...

Eines Tages hören die Tiere in ihrem Wald Bäume splittern und Äste brechen. Kann das Hühnchen zusammen mit dem Wolf herauszufinden, was es mit diesem fürchterlichen Lärm auf sich hat? Kann das wirklich der Drache sein, von dem die Menschen erzählen? Ein Wolf und ein Hühnchen? Die zwei können doch nie zusammenpassen? Oder doch? Das Buch erzählt die zauberhafte Geschichte einer besonderen Freundschaft. Eine Freundschaft, die Hindernisse überwindet und Gefahren übersteht. Der Wolf und das Hühnchen zeigen uns, dass beinahe alles möglich ist, wenn wir nur fest genug daran glauben.

Kleine Helden - Große Abenteuer. Die roten und gelben Blätter fallen leise herab. Es raschelt. Die Sonnenstrahlen tanzen durch den Nebelschleier. Der Wald atmet. Die uralten Bäume flüstern - sie erzählen ihre Geschichten... Es sind die letzten Herbsttage, bevor der Winter anbricht. Die kleinen Waldtiere bereiten sich auf ihren Winterschlaf vor. Sie stehen selten im Rampenlicht und wissen nicht, dass sie zu heldenhaften Taten fähig sind. So sind auch die besten Freunde, die Haselmaus Fungi und der Waldwichtel Frederiko, schüchterne, treue und fleißige Wesen.

Princess Cinna has grown up longing for her older sister, Rapunzel, who was kidnapped before Cinna was born. Now that Rapunzel has returned home, Cinna couldn’t be happier. She can’t wait to help Rapunzel take her rightful place as heir to the throne.

Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic, and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic. But when he receives a mysterious doll in the mail—a doll that can transform into a bird—he is led into an impossible (and most definitely magical) realm: Wreathenwold. Wreathenwold is dangerous and holds many secrets within its labyrinthine walls—magi prowl, Hanged Men stalk, and at the center of its shifting streets lurks the Minotaur, a beastly creature and object of terror. In no time at all, Benjamiah is swept into a perilous adventure.

Life in lower Manhattan is normal for Molly, her dads, and younger sister. But on September 11, 2001, everything changes. Molly and her younger sister, Adeline, are at school when the first plane hits the World Trade Center. When the Twin Towers fall, the city is thrown into chaos. Papa, a pilot, is flying, Dad can't be reached, and Gran, an EMT with the New York Fire Department, is at Ground Zero. It's up to Molly to find her sister and navigate a city she no longer recognizes.

In City 47, uniformity is celebrated, individuality is stamped out, and the Elders who run the government demand strict obedience to an ancient writing called the Primary Code. It's been like this ever since the Incident. Fifteen-year-old Evan Miller has an increasingly disruptive secret—a powerful ability that has attracted the attention of the Elders. When disguising himself as ordinary is no longer an option, he's forced to flee to the place he fears the most. What will he discover about the true past of City 47, the Elders, and himself in the forbidden Old City?

Welcome to Affinity, the hottest battle royale video game around! The Weird Ones—Josh, Hannah, Larkin, and Wheatley—have become four of the biggest stars in gaming. But a surprising twist to their first professional Affinity tournament leaves Wheatley in huge trouble . . . with Hurricane Games, the company that made the game they all love.

In 1887, twelve-year-old Eliza Yates—disguised as a boy—sets out with her faithful dog Caesar to search for her missing father. Along the way, she falls in with gentleman outlaw Calvin Featherbone.

All Jake had to worry about on that unseasonably warm January day was remembering his homework, meeting up with friends and avoiding the school bully. Little did he know that in just a few short hours, he’d be struggling to survive a violent winter storm. Based on a true event, JOURNEY TO MORNING by Nebraska native Scott E. Miller chronicles the life and death challenges that Nebraska pioneers faced on that fateful day in 1888.