Mit dem Ballon von Großbritannien nach Frankreich! Dr. Jeffries, ein Amerikaner, der lieber ein Engländer wäre, und sein französischer Pilot Monsieur Blanchard wollen unbedingt die Ersten sein, denen dieses waghalsige Vorhaben gelingt. Es gibt jedoch ein Problem: Die beiden können sich nicht ausstehen! Und so begeben sie sich am 7. Januar 1785 sehr missgelaunt gemeinsam in die Lüfte. Doch als sich wenig später die Ereignisse überschlagen und ihr Vorhaben zu scheitern droht, müssen die beiden Streithähne zusammenstehen, um wohlbehalten das französische Festland erreichen zu können. Ein (fast) wahres Buch über die erste internationale Ballonfahrt!
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This author perceives writing as a process of releasing energy, where stories can manifest as a slow burn, a flash of delirium, or a detonation of new understanding. They explore diverse forms of literary "combustion," from children's books to profound novels, rejecting the contemporary pressure towards specialization. Driven by curiosity, this writer constantly learns and experiments, a trait reflected in their wide-ranging creative output across genres. Writing is a discipline for them, often maddening but always refreshingly new.




- 2017
- 2015
Marshlands
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This debut novel is noted for its impressive maturity and originality, showcasing a cleverly structured narrative that resonates with current themes. The author skillfully weaves a powerful story, capturing the reader's attention with a unique perspective and thoughtful insights. Julian Barnes highlights its timeliness, suggesting that the novel engages with relevant issues, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature.
- 2013
In Paris, France, more than 100 years ago, a small man named Lalouche is let go from his job as a mail carrier and discovers that he has great skill as a fighter. Full color.
- 2001
Finn
- 188 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Chloe Wilder, living with her grandparents, is on a journey to overcome her troubled past. Surrounded by loving guardians and a quirky friend, she finds solace until her mother's husband kidnaps her, spiraling her into chaos. Forced into a robbery by her abusive mother, Chloe stages her own death and escapes with Silvia, her pregnant maid and friend. Their adventure mirrors Huck Finn's, as they navigate a series of challenges, including tricksters and dangerous neighborhoods, all while seeking safety and a new beginning in California.