Fagbøger for børn og unge: jura, politi og kriminalitet

Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone.Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock."Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock  highlights the island’s beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America’s most notorious prison island.

Encourage teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process with this timely book focused on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote. Chapters examine key Supreme Court rulings and explore how these cases have affected the lives and rights of US citizens-especially teens. Using a straightforward, impartial tone, the authors take a close look at often controversial cases and at the history of voting in the United States. The emphasis is involvement in local and national elections as well as other ways to be an engaged citizen. Download the free Leader's Guide to help readers get the most out of Every Vote Matters.

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a hotly anticipated YA thriller about two girls desperate to catch a murderer who's still on the loose.It's been eight months since the body of Eloise Parrish was found in the woods.Eloise's surviving sister, Oli, is numb with grief and shock. But Oli's also angry. Her sister's killer was never identified or caught. There are no leads, no clues. The case is growing cold, and only Oli seems to care.Until Oli finds another girl left for dead, in the exact spot Eloise's body was found. Except this girl is alive. She can't remember how she got there, but Oli knows that she's the key to solving Eloise's murder.The two girls join forces to unravel a mystery that is all too real -- and all too dangerous. As their search leads them around Oli's seemingly idyllic hometown and into the paths of people Oli knows well, Oli begins to wonder who she can trust... and how much she'll risk to learn the terrifying truth.New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice delivers a tour-de-force thriller, full of breathtaking writing and heart-pounding suspense, about sisters, secrets, and the lengths we're willing to go to for those we love the most.

Lenora strongly believed she lives in paradise. She had her dream as a crime investigator, her soulmate in the form of a friend, luxuries, well-known boxer of a lover, and a beautiful son. But paradise does not belong to everyone, at least not to the liars and the ones lied to. She learns this first hand when after a soul-wrenching accident her life completely crumbles before her eyes and she is left with nothing but the urge to drink it away every night. And to make things worse, her past comes back to haunt her. What is she to do when the FBI approaches her on the street with an ugly suspicion about her lover?

The pub called the Dugout is owned by 4 former baseball players and a former actor. someone has been stealing money from the club, someone desperate enough to kill them all to keep them from finding out. . one by one they fall. the a detective Matt Doyle is on the case. he has a ghost to deal with as he takes each step to finding the killer.

Join Lilly Everlea, a spirited young detective, and her trusty companion, Terrance the gardener, in two thrilling mysteries that will test their wit and courage.Lilly and The Haunted RectoryWhen mysterious bangs echo through the churchyard at night, Lilly's village of Ducksdale is on edge. With Reverend Dentin away and the rectory vacant, two eerie shadows appear in the windows after sunset. A peculiar stranger arrives, exchanging new silver coins for blueberry ice cream at Knotty's Ice Cream Parlor. Eavesdropping on her father's conversation with Sergeant Smiffy, Lilly and Terrance take it upon themselves to investigate. Will Lilly Everlea solve the riddle of the haunting before her father and the authorities? Can the enigmatic coins hold the key to the strange occurrences in the village?Lilly and The Featherbark Lane MysteryHalloween approaches, casting a shadow of fear over Ducksdale. The legend of the white figure returning to Featherbark Lane sends shivers down the villagers' spines. Determined to uncover the truth, Lilly, Terrance, and their friend Emily Knott embark on a quest to unravel the secrets behind the ghostly apparition. As the Everlea Halloween party unfolds, Emily Knott unveils a startling revelation. But what is this mysterious white thingy that continues to terrorize the village?THE LILLY EVERLEA SERIESLook our for more heart-pounding adventures filled with suspense, friendship, and unexpected twists. AK Cooper-Elliot invites you back into the enchanting world of Lilly Everlea, where bravery and curiosity lead to extraordinary discoveries. Will Lilly and her companions triumph over the unknown, or will these mysteries remain unsolved forever?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a gripping mystery thriller following one teen’s search for the truth about her mother’s shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary.Lights. Camera. Lies.    Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.   But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again. Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . .  From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl’s search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.

"Here is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage that sent more than 2,500 children and teens to a for-profit detention center while two judges lined their pockets with cash, as told by Candy J. Cooper, an award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist"--

The first young adult book about the great writer and social justice activist plunges us into the heart of Victor Hugo's fierce fight against the death penalty. A new addition to the "They Said No" series.The guillotine. When Victor Hugo was a child in early 1800s France, it was common to walk down the street and see a petty thief or vagrant beheaded at the guillotine. It was a brutal punishment and also a public spectacle. Hugo was sickened and haunted by these public executions. For him, no man has the right or the power to end the life of another, whatever the crime committed.Hugo was a poet and novelist, author of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame among many others. But equally important to him was his work that protected life, like his book The Last Day of a Condemned Man, which allowed readers to understand what it might feel like to contemplate one's impending death. He also led a fight to save an assassin named Tapner: he had "declared war on the guillotine."Many activists have taken up the fight to end the death penalty. And much progress has been made around the world. Yet many countries--China, Iran, Egypt, the United States and many others--despite calls from those around the world who continue to say no, still allow the death penalty as a form of state-sanctioned punishment.

The latest case of Lunchbox the Crime Fighting Dog sends her to the home of a wealthy widow whose jewelry is missing. Lunchbox has to use a very particular set of skills - her nose and her love of biscuits! Will it be enough to solve the caper of The Jewel Thief?

The seventh book in Carol Dean's Charlie Dryden Series.It was bad enough that Charlie Dryden and his family had their day at the Roman museum spoilt because someone had decided to steal the Roman Standard of the Fourth Cohort, the Signum, found recently in a farmers field.But little did Charlie know that he would soon become involved with the quest to retrieve the Signum, bringing honour back to the Fourth Cohort, and the thieves to face justice. With the help of his new friend Atticus Marcus Lucius that is.

My Mommy is a Lawyer is a tribute to lawyer moms everywhere. It explores the different kinds of work lawyers do using concepts little ones can understand. In-house lawyers, tech lawyers, IP lawyers, litigators, family lawyers, personal injury lawyers, lawyers who contract and lawyers who draft laws are all represented in this inclusive and heartwarming book.

All Evyn wants is to find her sister. Nothing else matters. But when another little girl goes missing from Blackditch, she'll discover there is always more to lose. A page turning, mystery romance.

"Readers will learn about the history of law enforcement, approaches to public safety, and strategies for building a more just and inclusive society in this survey of policing and reform in the United States"--

Aitor Garmendia es un adolescente normal. Estudia, sale con sus amigos, y fanfarronea como buen bilbaíno que es. Es conocido por su arrojo y las continuas apuestas arriesgadas que han forjado su fama de temerario. Hay un nuevo centro comercial en la ciudad y Aitor quiere demostrar a sus amigos que es capaz de otra de sus hazañas al grito de su habitual "¿Quién dijo miedo?". Lo que no espera es encontrarse con un secreto que jamás debió haber visto. Segunda edición mejorada. He aquí algunas opiniones sobre la primera edición: Quiero recomendárosla a todos por su originalidad y frescura. Blog Narradores de sueñosDe nuevo Jorge Urreta nos sorprende con un planteamiento muy original. Blog La página 17En definitiva, una novela que me ha gustado y sorprendido por la originalidad. Blog Bookeando con MángelesEn conclusión, una novela entretenida, de original trama, rápida lectura y giros inesperados. Blog En el país de los librosEs un autor a tener en cuenta en sus próximos trabajos para ver su evolución narrativa. Blog La isla de las mil palabrasUn thriller que no te puedes perder, lo recomiendo Blog MundukyLa pluma de Jorge hace que la lectura sea amena y ligera Blog Chica Sombra