Anne Ursu crafts compelling fantasy narratives for young readers. Her works delve into complex psychological themes, exploring the nature of friendship, identity, and courage. Ursu masterfully builds engaging worlds and characters that resonate with readers of all ages. Her writing is recognized for its depth, empathy, and ability to tackle intricate issues with sensitivity and wisdom.
Marya Lupu's parents has always believed that her older brother Luka is destined to be a sorcerer and make the family's fortune, so when the day he is tested turns into a disaster, and the Guild declares that he has no magical talent, they find it easier to blame Marya for upsetting the test than admit the truth, and she is sent to the Dragomir Academy, a school for wayward girls--but a school where she finds friendship and ultimately discovers her own talents
Set in a mystical island, the story follows Oscar, a shop boy working for a powerful magician, as he grinds herbs in a dark cellar. While he appreciates the comfort of his small world, he is captivated by the legends of wizards who once roamed the forests. Struggling to find his place in a vast and unpredictable reality, Oscar's journey reflects themes of belonging and the allure of magic that contrasts with his mundane existence.
When they are separated for the first time since birth, Iris and Lark struggle with insecurities over their individual identities at the same time things begin to go missing around town.
Featuring ten dynamic stories, this collection immerses readers in the thrilling world of sports. Each tale is crafted by renowned authors, capturing the excitement and intensity of various games, from basketball to baseball. The narratives promise to engage fans and newcomers alike, evoking the passion and camaraderie found in athletic competition. With a focus on the emotional highs and lows of sports, these stories celebrate the spirit of the game and the athletes who inspire us.
The story revolves around Hannah and Justin, whose timid son James unexpectedly takes the stage in a circus magic act. The performance captivates the audience as he appears to vanish, but the shock sets in when he genuinely disappears, leaving his parents and the audience in a state of disbelief and concern. The narrative unfolds around the mystery of his disappearance and the emotional turmoil experienced by his family.
From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and deeply personal story of the ghosts that surround us--and the ones we carry inside. The house seemed to sit apart from the others on Katydid Street, silent and alone, like it didn't fit among them. For Violet Hart--whose family is about to move into the house on Katydid Street--very little felt like it fit anymore. Like their old home, suddenly too small since her mother remarried and the new baby arrived. Or Violet's group of friends, which, since they started middle school, isn't enough for Violet's best friend, Paige. Everything seemed to be changing at once. But sometimes, Violet tells herself, change is okay. That is, until Violet sees her new room. The attic bedroom in their new house is shadowy, creaky, and wrapped in old yellow wallpaper covered with a faded tangle of twisting vines and sickly flowers. And then, after moving in, Violet falls ill--and does not get better. As days turn into weeks without any improvement, her family growing more confused and her friends wondering if she's really sick at all, she finds herself spending more time alone in the room with the yellow wallpaper, the shadows moving in the corners, wrapping themselves around her at night. And soon, Violet starts to suspect that she might not be alone in the room at all.
Hazel und Jack sind die besten Freunde. Bis Jack eines Tages nicht mehr mit Hazel spricht und mit einer mysteriösen Frau in weiß in den Wald verschwindet. Aber Hazel lässt ihren besten Freund nicht fallen, sondern folgt ihm in das geheimnisvolle Land. Inspiriert von Hans Christian Andersens „Die Schneekönigin“ erzählt Anne Ursu von einer Freundschaft, für die es sich zu kämpfen lohnt. Und sie verschweigt nicht, dass man auf dem Weg einiges zurücklassen muss.
Napínavá fantasy o království sužovaném příšerami, tajemné škole a dívce, která se ocitla mezi nimi. Maria to vůbec nemá snadné. Zemi ohrožuje Děs, zabijácký oblak, který se pomalu šíří a pohlcuje vše, co mu přijde do cesty, a její rodiče navíc ve všem upřednostňují jejího bratra Luku. Na ni se dívají jako na prostořekou potížistku. Když pak Maria omylem naruší důležitou návštěvu, a znemožní tak bratrovi připojit se k čarodějům, kteří proti Děsu bojují, její osud je zpečetěn. Musí odjet do Dragomirovy akademie pro problémové dívky, kde se má naučit "slušnému chování". V okamžiku, kdy ale některé dívky z Akademie začnou propadat podivné chorobě, o které vedení školy nechce mluvit, začne mít Maria podezření, že s magií i Děsem je možná vše trochu jinak, než jim jejich učitelé tvrdí. Nakladatelská anotace.
