Fantasy genre books (761)
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Talus : Die Hexen von Edinburgh by Liza Grimm DE
GermanyDescription:
Eine skeptische Studentin, die plötzlich einem echten Geist gegenübersteht.
Ein begabter Tarotleger, der sich vor der Zukunft fürchtet.
Eine junge Hexe, die ihre Begabung verflucht.
Ein stolzer Wasserhexer, der die Wahrheit sucht.
Sie alle haben einen Herzenswunsch - und als das sagenumwobenene Artefakt Talus auftaucht, scheint die Erfüllung ihrer größten Träume zum Greifen nah. Aber ein so mächtiger Gegenstand ruft auch böse Mächte auf den Plan. Und je näher sie Talus kommen, desto dunkler werden die Geheimnisse, die das Artefakt... continue
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Taran Wanderer by Lloyd Alexander EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Juvenile fiction.
South Africa474.
SamoaDescription:
When Leila moves to Samoa, all she wants is a family, a place to belong. Instead she discovers the local ancient myths of the telesa spirit women are more than just scary stories. The more she finds out about her heritage, the more sinister her new home turns out to be. Embraced by a Covenant Sisterhood of earth's elemental guardians - what will Leila choose? Her fiery birthright as a telesa? Or will she choose the boy who offers her his heart? Daniel - stamped with the distinctive tattoo markings of a noble Pacific warrior and willing to risk everything for the chance to be with her. Can thei... continue
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The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers EN
Description:
Unlike cats, bluebears have 27 lives, which can be very handy when one considers the manner in which the hero of this story repeatedly manages to avoid death only by a paw's breadth. The story describes Captain Bluebear's first 13 and a half lives.
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The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry EN
AustraliaDescription:
From the critically acclaimed author of Jennifer Government and Lexicon comes mind-bending speculative psychological suspense about a serial killer pursuing his victim across time and space, and the woman who is determined to stop him, even if it upends her own reality. "I love you. In every world." Young real estate agent Madison May is shocked when a client at an open house says these words to her. The man, a stranger, seems to know far too much about her, and professes his love--shortly before he murders her. Felicity Staples hates reporting on murders. As a journalist for a midsize New Yor... continue
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The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle EN
IrelandDescription:
It's the accident season, the same time every year. Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom. The accident season has been part of seventeen-year-old Cara's life for as long as she can remember. Towards the end of October, foreshadowed by the deaths of many relatives before them, Cara's family becomes inexplicably accident-prone. They banish knives to locked drawers, cover sharp table edges with padding, switch off electrical items - but injuries follow wherever they go, and the accident season becomes an ever-growing obsession and fear. But why are they so cursed? And how can they break free?
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The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi EN
ItalyDescription:
"The Adventures of Pinocchio is a book by Carlo Collodi, first published in 1883. It tells the story of a poor carpenter named Geppetto who creates a marionette called Pinocchio. A full of mischief boy who gets into trouble the moment he is created, having adventures along the way. He meets lots of characters; one of which is a fairy, who eventually turns Pinocchio into a real boy after he saves her life."
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho EN
Country: South America / 
Brazil
Brazil
Description:
"My heart is afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky." Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams." Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. With over a million and a half copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has already established itself as a modern classic, universally admired. Paulo Coelho's charming fable, now available in English ... continue
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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales by Donald Smith EN
ScotlandDescription:
This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.