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Jakub Kalina

    All the Light We Cannot See
    The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 7
    Píseň krve. Pán věže. Královna ohně
    The boys in the boat
    Kuře Kung-Prásk – Šílený plán
    Blood Song
    • Queen of Fire

      • 774 pages
      • 28 hours of reading

      In the thrilling conclusion to the deftly and originally executed ("Booklist) New York Times "bestselling trilogy, Vaelin Al Sorna must help his Queen reclaim her Realm. Only his enemy has a dangerous new collaborator, one with powers darker than Vaelin has ever encountered The Ally is there, but only ever as a shadow, unexplained catastrophe or murder committed at the behest of a dark vengeful spirit. Sorting truth from myth is often a fruitless task. After fighting back from the brink of death, Queen Lyrna is determined to repel the invading Volarian army and regain the independence of the Unified Realm. Except, to accomplish her goals, she must do more than rally her loyal supporters. She must align herself with forces she once found repugnant those who possess the strange and varied gifts of the Dark and take the war to her enemy s doorstep. Victory rests on the shoulders of Vaelin Al Sorna, now named Battle Lord of the Realm. However, his path is riddled with difficulties. For the Volarian enemy has a new weapon on their side, one that Vaelin must destroy if the Realm is to prevail a mysterious Ally with the ability to grant unnaturally long life to her servants. And defeating one who cannot be killed is a nearly impossible feat, especially when Vaelin s blood-song, the mystical power which has made him the epic fighter he is, has gone ominously silent "

      Queen of Fire2016
      3.9
    • The Vagrant Trilogy: The Vagrant

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The Vagrant is his name. He has no other. Friendless and alone he walks across a desolate, war-torn landscape, carrying nothing but a kit-bag, a legendary sword and a baby. His purpose is to reach the Shining City, last bastion of the human race, and deliver the sword, the only weapon that may make a difference in the ongoing war. But the Shining City is far away and the world is a very dangerous place.

      The Vagrant Trilogy: The Vagrant2016
      3.5
    • The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain. Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

      The boys in the boat2016
      4.4
    • Kuře Kung-Prásk – Šílený plán

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Gustu už znáte. Není to obyčejné kuře, ale hrdina z Drůbežákova zvaný Kuře Kung-Prásk! Jednoho dne vezme maminka Gustu do opery. Vypadá to na pěknou nudu, ale když přímo během představení dojde k únosu slavné zpěvačky, Gusta okamžitě zbystří. Jaké plány má šílený únosce doktor Skřípal s jejím silným hlasem? Kuře Kung-Prásk musí poťouchlého vědátora zastavit dřív, než bude pozdě!

      Kuře Kung-Prásk – Šílený plán2016
      4.7
    • Rise and Fall (Spirit Animals, Book 6)

      Volume 6

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set in the enchanting world of Erdas, this novel explores the journey of children discovering their spirit animals, a unique connection that grants them extraordinary abilities. As they navigate challenges and adventures, the bond between human and beast becomes central to their growth and development. Aimed at readers aged 8 and up, this installment continues to expand the rich lore of the "Spirit Animals" series, engaging young audiences with themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery.

      Rise and Fall (Spirit Animals, Book 6)2016
      4.3
    • Dračí rytíři. Ohnivý drak

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Vstupte do světa Dračích rytířů, obránců svrženého krále; bojovníků, kteří na sebe umí vzít podobu draků! Vydejte se na Alariské ostrovy, kde Dračí rytíři svádí nelítostný boj s generálem Vaynem. Ten se zmocnil vlády a pomocí černé magie uzamkl draky v jejich lidské podobě. Podaří se korunnímu princi Quinnovi přemoct svého strýce Vayna, vysvobodit ohnivého draka ze zakletí a  znovu nastolit v zemi řád?

      Dračí rytíři. Ohnivý drak2016
      4.2
    • Against the Tide

      Volume 5

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why. One of them is a traitor. As they steer the crystal blue waters of this tropical paradise, the team can't help but suspect each other. There's a spy in their midst, and before this mission is over, a deadly trap will close around them.

      Against the Tide2016
      4.0
    • 7 Days

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      'I'll shoot a policeman every day until you arrest the murderer of Hanneke Sloet'. Shortly after the South African Police Services receive this threatening email, a policeman is shot by a sniper and recovering alcoholic Benny Griessel is ordered to reopen the Sloet case.

      7 Days2016
      3.8
    • The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 7

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have journeyed across Erdas, racing to stop a merciless foe. Now that journey is about to end. They must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him -- or the whole world will shatter. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan must reach a place forgotten by time and face off against an ancient enemy breaking free from his prison. They have just one chance to stop him, or the whole world will shatter. Book #7

      The Evertree. Spirit Animals. Book 72016
      4.3
    • The enthralling second novel in the New York Times bestselling Raven's Shadow series, and sequel to the critically acclaimed epic fantasy debut Blood Song THE REALM BURNS. Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He's fought countless battles in service to the Realm and Faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from exacting bloody vengeance - not even the threat of invasion from the greatest enemy the Realm has ever faced. Yet as the fires of war spread, foes become friends and truths turn to lies. To save the Realm, Reva must embrace a future she does not want - and Vaelin must revisit a past he'd rather leave buried. Praise for Anthony Ryan: 'A major new talent' - Buzzfeed 'Powerful' - SFFWorld 'Compelling' - SFX

      Tower Lord2015
      4.2
    • Fire and Ice. Spirit Animals 4

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan, supported by their spirit animals, follow a lead in the cold North only to arrive in a deceptively beautiful village where everything is not as it seems.

      Fire and Ice. Spirit Animals 42015
      4.2
    • A latest entry in the role-playing series returns readers to the world of Erdas, where four youths on the brink of adulthood tap the powers of their animal familiars and embark on a dangerous mission to stop a dark force that threatens their survival.

      Spirit Animals - Blood Ties2015
      4.2
    • All the Light We Cannot See

      • 531 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      SOON A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES from director Shawn Levy, featuring Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, Hugh Laurie, Mark Ruffalo, and introducing Aria Mia Loberti. WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION, NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, and WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTION. This stunningly ambitious novel tells the intertwined stories of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Marie-Laure, blind since six, relies on a miniature model of her Paris neighborhood created by her father to navigate her world. When the Nazis invade, they escape with a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, Werner, a German orphan destined for a grim future in a coal mine, discovers his talent for engineering, which leads him to a brutal military academy. As their lives converge in occupied France, an old man in a coastal city explores new worlds from his home, unaware of the impending danger. The narrative blends soaring imagination with meticulous observation, creating a captivating elegy for innocence amidst the chaos of war. Praised as 'sublime' by The Times and 'a masterpiece' by the Financial Times, this novel is an epic and bittersweet tale that lingers in the mind.

      All the Light We Cannot See2015
      4.3
    • Blood Song

      • 624 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      The first in the “powerful” (SFFWorld.com) New York Times bestselling fantasy series. Vaelin Al Sorna was only a child of ten when his father left him at the iron gate of the Sixth Order to be trained and hardened to the austere, celibate and dangerous life of a warrior of the Faith. He has no family now save the Order. Vaelin’s father was Battle Lord to King Janus, ruler of the Unified Realm—and Vaelin’s rage at being deprived of his birthright knows no bounds. Even his cherished memories of his mother are soon challenged by what he learns within the Order. But one truth overpowers all the rest: Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm but the world.

      Blood Song2014
      4.6