Nicholas Christopher Books

In this shimmering work of fiction, Nicholas Christopher follows the remarkable life of Franklin Flyer--a restless young inventor named after the train on which he was born--through the tumultuous years of the Great Depression, into the Second World War. NPR sponsorships

Set against a backdrop of rich storytelling, this novel weaves a tapestry of imaginative narratives reminiscent of The Arabian Nights. It offers an erudite blend of artfulness and entertainment, captivating readers with its lavish inventiveness. The intricate plot and vibrant characters invite exploration of themes that resonate deeply, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

The epic space saga, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, is finally retold in the iconic Little Golden Book format! Padawan Anakin Skywalker must choose between his Jedi duty and love, while Obi-Wan Kenobi uncovers a sinister plot that may lead to war. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this book is perfect for Star Wars—and Little Golden Book—fans of all ages!

The narrative weaves together a fantastical historical mystery with a haunting love story, centering on the quest for a long-lost book that reveals the animals omitted from Noah's Ark. Blending emotional depth with elements of the uncanny, the tale explores themes of loss and discovery through richly drawn characters. The author, praised for their remarkable gifts, creates a compelling journey that captivates the imagination while delving into profound questions about history and humanity.

Set against the backdrop of a transformed Lower Manhattan, Leo's encounter with the enigmatic Veronica leads him into a surreal realm where reality intertwines with illusion. The narrative unfolds ten years after her father, the renowned magician Albin White, vanished during a time-travel act, sabotaged by his apprentice Starwood. As Leo navigates this mystical city filled with dragonpoints and Tibetan mysticism, the quest to uncover the truth about White's fate and the nature of time itself becomes a compelling journey.

At a Manhattan planetarium in 1965, ten-year-old Enzo and his young aunt, Mala, are separated, an event that profoundly alters the rest of their lives. In an epic tale of love and destiny, A Trip to the Stars charts their paths over the next fifteen years as they search for each other and, in the process, discover themselves. As Enzo and Mala cross continents and seas on their separate journeys, they encounter a dizzying array of an arachnologist in New Orleans, an asteroid specialist, a wounded B-52 navigator in Vietnam, a professional mind reader, a maverick NASA astronomer, and countless others. All of them are searching for things they have lost -- loved ones, opportunities, enlightenment. Through them Mala and Enzo discover a world steeped in mystery, romance, and intellectual adventure. A Trip to the Stars is both a love story and a coming-of-age story that shows us what happens when we lose what matters most. Fusing imagination and suspense with remarkable narrative skill, Nicholas Christopher builds a story of tremendous scope that lingers in detail and sensation long after the last page has been turned.

Veronica, the stunning daughter of a vanished illusionist, asks Leo, a photographer, to help her rescue her dad, who has been lost in time. Reprint.

»Es war ein schnelles, durchdringendes Stück, das in einem wirbelnden Crescendo auf einen Höhepunkt zusteuerte, bis Bolden es mit einem explosiven Solo beendete.«New Orleans, 1904: An einem drückend schwülen Julinachmittag hat sich in einer Suite des Hotel Balfour die Band des legendären Kornettisten Charles »Buddy« Bolden eingefunden. Seine Interpretation des ›Tiger Rag‹ wird auf Edison-Zylindern aufgezeichnet, einer technischen Neuheit, die Boldens Musik – bislang nur live zu erleben – erstmals einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich machen soll. Schon bald darauf wird Bolden in eine Nervenheilanstalt eingewiesen, die er zeitlebens nicht mehr verlassen wird. Die drei Aufnahmen, die an jenem Nachmittag entstanden sind, werden rasch zu einer begehrten Rarität. Gut hundert Jahre später fällt einer jungen Musikerin eine dieser Walzen in die Hände. Wie hätte sie ahnen können, dass ihr Großvater, den sie nie kennengelernt hat, in einen der größten Skandale der Jazzgeschichte verwickelt war?