The Girl with the Silver Eyes
- 181 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A 10-year-old girl, who has always looked different from other children, discovers that she not only has unusual powers but that there are others like her.
Willo Davis Roberts Book order (chronological)
May 29, 1928 – November 19, 2004
Willo Davis Roberts was an American author, primarily celebrated for her mystery novels aimed at children and young adults. Her work delved into intriguing suspense and secrets that captivated younger readers. Roberts demonstrated a knack for crafting compelling plots and memorable characters, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Her stories are valued for their cleverness and accessibility, establishing her as a beloved figure in young adult literature.
Mit ihren 14 Jahren ist Rebel Keeling immer auf der Suche nach dem nächsten Abenteuer – und nach einem Jungen, der ihr an Größe und Verstand das Wasser reichen kann. Als sie ihrer Großmutter bei der Renovierung eines alten Hauses hilft und dabei Moses trifft, scheinen all ihre Wünsche in Erfüllung zu gehen. Plötzlich ereignen sich seltsame Dinge in dem Haus, für die Rebel und Moses keine Erklärung haben. Ein Hund verschwindet, eine Videokamera wird gestohlen, eine Tür steht mitten in der Nacht sperrangelweit offen, und auf der Veranda sind Fußabdrücke von einem unbekannten Eindringling. Rebel und Moses versuchen dem Geheimnis ohne die Hilfe der Polizei auf die Spur zu kommen und ahnen nicht, in welche Gefahr sie sich begeben...
Un'estate inquieta
- 115 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Sono anni che Cecelia, detta Cici, trascorre le vacanza a Crystal Lake nel cottage dei nonni, insieme ad una tribù di cugini ed amici. Ma quest'estate qualcosa è cambiato, perché Cici ha ormai quattordici anni e spera di venir ammessa nel gruppo dei "grandi" e di far colpo sul bellissimo Jack Shurik, l'amico di sempre. Ben presto, però, la ragazzina scopre che è accaduto qualcosa di terribile: Brody, fratello maggiore di Jack, è in prigione per omicidio, e la gente del paese ha messo al bando tutta la famiglia Shurik. E non ci vuole molto perché Cici, per nulla convinta della colpevolezza di Brody, cominci ad indagare e si ritrovi in un mare di guai, tra sconosciuti che le sparano addosso e sospetti "insospettabili"...
What they thought would be a dream vacation turns into a nightmare for twelve-year-old Lewis and his twin sister Alison, when they accompany their irresponsible new neighbors on a trip to Yellowstone Park and are chased by two mysterious men
To Grandmother's House We Go
- 188 pages
- 7 hours of reading
To avoid foster home care while their mother is recuperating from illness, three children run off to the home of a grandmother they have never seen, where they find a cold reception and a terrible secret.
A boy who does odd jobs in an apartment house becomes involved with a gang of arsonists employed by the building's owner, who plans to destroy it in order to collect the insurance.
Der Zeuge im Kirschbaum - bk1590; Arena Verlag; Willo Davis Roberts; pocket_book; 1987
MINOR SCUFFING AND EDGE WEAR ON COVERS AND SPINE. TWO PUNCH HOLES AT OUTER EDGE OF FRONT COVER. NUMBER WRITTEN AT TOP OF FIRST PAGE. AGE RELATED TANNING WITH SOME DISCOLORATION. MUSTY ODOR.
