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Louis Sachar

    March 20, 1954

    Louis Sachar is a celebrated author whose works delve into the lives of young characters navigating complex social dynamics and personal growth. His stories are characterized by humor, wit, and a profound understanding of childhood experiences. Sachar masterfully blends engaging narratives with underlying themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-discovery, making his books resonate deeply with readers of all ages. His distinctive narrative voice and insightful exploration of the challenges and triumphs of growing up have solidified his place as a significant figure in children's literature.

    Louis Sachar
    The Book and the Sword
    Why Pick on Me?
    A Magic Crystal?
    Is He a Girl?
    The Wayside School Collection
    The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set
    • 2021

      The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set

      Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

      • 800 pages
      • 28 hours of reading
      4.7(54)Add rating

      This collectible set features all four books in the beloved Wayside School series by Louis Sachar, renowned for his engaging storytelling and whimsical characters. The series captures the quirky adventures of students and teachers at a uniquely designed school, blending humor and heart. Ideal for both new readers and longtime fans, this compilation showcases Sachar's talent for creating imaginative tales that resonate with children and adults alike.

      The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set
    • 2020

      Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(3190)Add rating

      It's a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls's class on the thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. First of all, they must prepare to face The Ultimate Test, which involves a fiendishly difficult Spelling Bee, upside-down singing and blindfolded smelling. Meanwhile the paperclips are triple-locked in a safe so no one can access them, Miss Mush is threatening to serve rainbow stew for lunch - and a CLOUD OF DOOM is gathering over the school. It can only mean one thing ... the kids at Wayside School are in for their strangest year yet!From the basement to the thirtieth floor, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who are all brought to life in this brand-new instalment of Louis Sachar's much-loved Wayside School series. With brilliant illustrations throughout, this is an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from the bestselling author of Holes.

      Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
    • 2019

      Fuzzy mud

      Lektüre mit digitalen Extras

      Tamaya und Marshall gehen gemeinsam zur Schule. Ihre tägliche Routine wird unterbrochen, als Marshall von Chad zum Kampf herausgefordert wird. Marshall nimmt die verbotene Abkürzung durch den Wald. Tamaya folgt ihm widerstrebend – eine Entscheidung, die die Zukunft der Menschheit beeinflussen könnte… Ein unterhaltsamer und zugleich finsterer Öko-Thriller, der ab der 7. Klasse begeistert.

      Fuzzy mud
    • 2018

      The Book and the Sword

      • 536 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
      4.2(15)Add rating

      The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.

      The Book and the Sword
    • 2016
    • 2015

      Fuzzy Mud

      • 181 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(190)Add rating

      Blending humor with suspense, this comic thriller offers a unique narrative that is both entertaining and unsettling. The story is crafted by a bestselling author known for captivating millions of readers. Expect a mix of wit and intrigue as the plot unfolds, inviting readers to ponder deeper themes while enjoying a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists.

      Fuzzy Mud
    • 2011

      When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall, and Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But, like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books, this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops, and he meets the very attractive Toni, deeply buried secrets are uncovered and a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Alton's mother is in for a surprise!

      The Cardturner
    • 2010

      Super Fast, Out of Control!

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Suicide Hill is the ultimate test of bravery. Few have conquered the treacherously steep slope without completely wiping out - or so the legend goes. And rumour has it that Marvin will be taking it on. Only Marvin isn't so sure. His new mountain bike is enormous - he can barely climb up on to it. And changing gears is out of the question.

      Super Fast, Out of Control!
    • 2010

      Marvin is yet again caught in a dilemma. He's been told that he'll turn into a girl if he kisses his elbow, and after accidentally doing just that he wonders if it is really going to happen to him. His voice starts to change, and he even dots his 'i's with a heart in class! What on earth has happened to Marvin, and will he ever be the same again?

      Is He a Girl?
    • 2010

      A Magic Crystal?

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Classic series of pacy adventures rejacketed for a new audience Casey Happleton works her mysterious magic on Marvin in the final book of the Marvin Redpost series.

      A Magic Crystal?