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San Franciscon kaupunginsairaalassa sattuu sarja epäilyttäviä potilaskuolemia. Kun naisten murhakerhon tuoreimman jäsenen Yuki Castellanon äiti kuolee sairaalassa hämärissä olosuhteissa, Yuki ja komisario Lindsay Boxer alkavat penkoa tapahtumia – ja törmäävät vaikenemisen muuriin.Samalla kun naisten murhakerho jäljittää sairaalan käytävillä vapaana kulkevaa armotonta murhaajaa, saa Lindsay tutkittavakseen toisen järkyttävän murha-aallon, jonka uhreina on nuoria naisia. Riehuuko San Franciscossa kaksi sarjamurhaajaa?Viides ratsumies jatkaa James Pattersonin nopeatempoista rikossarjaa, jossa neljä naista ratkoo yhdessä kylmäverisiä murhia San Franciscossa. Useat sarjan kirjoista ovat olleet New York Times Bestseller-listalla, ja sarjasta on tehty myös tv-sarja Naisten murhakerho.Yhdysvaltalainen James Patteron on yksi kaikkien aikojen menestyneimmistä jännityskirjailijoista. Patterson on Guinness World Record -listalla eniten #1 New York Times -bestsellersijoituksia keränneenä kirjailijana, ja hänen kirjojaan on myyty yli 400 miljoonaa kappaletta. Patterson tunnetaan erityisesti rikossarjoistaan Alex Cross ja Naisten murhakerho.

Í fimmtu bókinni um Kvennamorðklúbbinn leitar Lindsay Boxer að hættulegasta morðingjanum til þessa, sannkölluðum engli dauðans.Nýr meðlimur Kvennamorðklúbbsins, lögfræðingurinn Yuki Castellano, gengur til liðs við Lindsay Boxer til að rannsaka röð dularfullra dauðdaga sem eiga sér stað meðal sjúklinga á sjúkrahúsi. Á sama tíma standa stjórnendur spítalans í hörðu dómsmáli vegna læknamistaka og eru því síður en svo samvinnuþýð. En Lindsay og Yuki eru sannfærðar um að morðinginn sé einn af starfsfólkinu og þær leggja allt í sölurnar til að komast að hinu sanna, enda er mikið í húfi.KvennamorðklúbburinnKvennamorðklúbburinn er röð spennusagna eftir James Patterson. Þær eiga það allar sameiginlegt að gerast í San Francisco og innihalda sömu fjórar aðalpersónurnar, konur sem láta ekkert stoppa sig til að réttlætið nái fram að ganga. Árið 2007 voru gerðir sjónvarpsþættir sem byggðu á bókunum og báru sama nafn.Bókin fær fjórar stjörnur af fimm mögulegum hjá notendum Goodreads.James Patterson er bandarískur metsöluhöfundur fæddur árið 1947. Bækur hans hafa selst í hundruðum milljóna eintaka. Patterson hefur unnið til fjölda verðlauna fyrir skrif sín og hafa bækur hans verið þýddar á fjölmörg tungumál. Patterson kýs að gefa aftur til samfélagsins með því að styrkja verkefni sem efla læsi í skólum víða um Bandaríkin.Maxine Paetro er bandarískur rithöfundur. Hún er best þekkt fyrir bæði stakar bækur og seríur sem hún hefur skrifað með James Patterson.

Í þriðju bókinni um Kvennamorðklúbbinn komast hetjurnar heldur betur í hann krappann. Og ein þeirra á sér leyndarmál sem getur orðið þeim öllum að aldurtila.Rannsóknarlögreglukonan Lindsay Boxer verður vitni að sprengingu og í kjölfarið uppgötvar hún röð morða framin með aðeins þriggja daga millibili. Að venju leitar hún til vinkvenna sinna í Kvennamorðklúbbnum, sem eru boðnar og búnar til að aðstoða hana við að leysa málið. En skyndilega eru morðingjarnir komnir með meðlim Kvennamorðklúbbsins í sjónlínuna og í ljós kemur að ein þeirra geymir leyndarmál sem er svo hræðilegt að þær eru allar í hættu. Hver þeirra skyldi það vera? Mun Kvennamorðklúbburinn lifa af?KvennamorðklúbburinnKvennamorðklúbburinn er röð spennusagna eftir James Patterson. Þær eiga það allar sameiginlegt að gerast í San Francisco og innihalda sömu fjórar aðalpersónurnar, konur sem láta ekkert stoppa sig til að réttlætið nái fram að ganga. Árið 2007 voru gerðir sjónvarpsþættir sem byggðu á bókunum og báru sama nafn.James Patterson er bandarískur metsöluhöfundur fæddur árið 1947. Bækur hans hafa selst í hundruðum milljóna eintaka. Patterson hefur unnið til fjölda verðlauna fyrir skrif sín og hafa bækur hans verið þýddar á fjölmörg tungumál. Patterson kýs að gefa aftur til samfélagsins með því að styrkja verkefni sem efla læsi í skólum víða um Bandaríkin. Andrew Gross er bandarískur rithöfundur, best þekktur fyrir samstarfsverkefni sín með James Patterson. Þar á meðal eru tvær bækur í ritröðinni Kvennamorðklúbburinn.Bókin fær fjórar og hálfa stjörnu hjá notendum Goodreads.

Fang's blog has brought ITEX and their cruel research to the world's attention, and his readers take a stand at the facility where Max and the girls are being held, shutting the organization down. But Max isn't through saving the world yet! The Flock has been asked to aid a group of environmental scientists studying the effects of global warming. The expedition seems like a perfect combination of adventure and activism, but even in Antarctica, Max is an irresistible target with the eyes of the world upon her. For whoever controls her powers could also control the world...

Joining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a perfect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate over their future, but frostbite isn't the only danger in the Antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder-and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered!

Narrowly surviving their encounter with Erasers in New York City, the flock is following up a lead on their pasts in Washington, D.C. But what they find waiting for them is...a home?! How will the flock adjust to a real school - one that doesn't involve mad scientists and genetic freaks?

An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband's secret life--and it might cost them all their lives. Everyone in Hemingway Grove, Illinois, knows David and Marcie Bowers. David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law. When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he's celebrated as a hero. His muscled physique, shaved head, and piercing blue eyes are broadcast on every news outlet. For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline. For David Bowers, it's a death sentence. For Marcie Bowers, it's a test. A wife knows the difference between a loving husband and father and a cold-blooded assassin. Right?

Kun dramaattinen takaa-ajo San Franciscon kaduilla päättyy katastrofaalisesti, komisario Lindsay Boxer joutuu hyllytetyksi ja haastetuksi oikeuteen. Paetakseen vaikeaa tilannetta Lindsay muuttaa väliaikaisesti sisarensa luo Half Moon Bayn pikkukaupunkiin. Rauha jää kuitenkin lyhyeen, kun joukko raakoja murhia ravistelee paikkakuntaa. Lindsay alkaa penkoa tapausta epävirallisesti ja saa jälleen apua ystäviltään. Murhat vaikuttavat täysin sattumanvaraisilta, mutta eräs yksityiskohta kiinnittää Lindsayn huomion – ja muistuttaa yhtä hänen ensimmäisistä tapauksistaan, ratkaisematonta murhaa, joka ei ole koskaan lakannut vainoamasta häntä.Heinäkuun neljäs jatkaa James Pattersonin nopeatempoista rikossarjaa, jossa neljä naista ratkoo yhdessä kylmäverisiä murhia San Franciscossa. Useat sarjan kirjoista ovat olleet New York Times Bestseller-listalla, ja sarjasta on tehty myös tv-sarja Naisten murhakerho.Yhdysvaltalainen James Patteron on yksi kaikkien aikojen menestyneimmistä jännityskirjailijoista. Patterson on Guinness World Record -listalla eniten #1 New York Times -bestsellersijoituksia keränneenä kirjailijana, ja hänen kirjojaan on myyty yli 400 miljoonaa kappaletta. Patterson tunnetaan erityisesti rikossarjoistaan Alex Cross ja Naisten murhakerho.

Í fjórðu bókinni um Kvennamorðklúbbinn er Lindsay Boxer hætt komin – þá kemur sér vel að eiga góðar vinkonur!Rannsóknarlögreglukonan Lindsay Boxer neyðist til að hleypa af byssunni við störf sín og er dregin fyrir dóm í kjölfarið. Til að hreinsa hugann fer hún í frí í litlu sjávarplássi, en endar með að dragast inn í enn eitt morðmálið. Áður en hún veit af er hún farin að aðstoða lögregluna á staðnum með málið, að sjálfsögðu við dyggan stuðning Kvennamorðklúbbsins. Í ljós kemur að málið líkist um margt gömlu máli sem Lindsay vann við í upphafi ferils síns og þá vaknar spurningin: Gæti morðinginn verið einhver sem hún þekkir?KvennamorðklúbburinnKvennamorðklúbburinn er röð spennusagna eftir James Patterson. Þær eiga það allar sameiginlegt að gerast í San Francisco og innihalda sömu fjórar aðalpersónurnar, konur sem láta ekkert stoppa sig til að réttlætið nái fram að ganga. Árið 2007 voru gerðir sjónvarpsþættir sem byggðu á bókunum og báru sama nafn.James Patterson er bandarískur metsöluhöfundur fæddur árið 1947. Bækur hans hafa selst í hundruðum milljóna eintaka. Patterson hefur unnið til fjölda verðlauna fyrir skrif sín og hafa bækur hans verið þýddar á fjölmörg tungumál. Patterson kýs að gefa aftur til samfélagsins með því að styrkja verkefni sem efla læsi í skólum víða um Bandaríkin. Maxine Paetro er bandarískur rithöfundur. Hún er best þekkt fyrir bæði stakar bækur og seríur sem hún hefur skrifað með James Patterson. Bókin fær fjórar stjörnur hjá notendum Goodreads.

It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you... When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill's friends, he can't just sit back and watch.It's not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn's fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen family, and his home.______________________PRAISE FOR THE INN'A total page-turner' DAILY MIRROR'One of our favourite writers . . . a really tight story' RICHARD AND JUDY: KEEP READING AND CARRY ON______________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL The 24th Hour by James Patterson was a No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller 17/03/2024

An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life - and it might cost them all their lives.Everyone in the small town of Hemingway Grove knows David and Marcie Bowers.David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practises family law.When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he's celebrated a

The chicks on the farm are in a hurried race to hide away as Fox gives chase.

When Dr. Martinez and her colleagues established the Coalition to Stop the Madness, spreading environmental awareness through the flock's public air shows, Max knew it could be dangerous. Never in her wildest dreams, though, did she imagine that a criminal mastermind would abduct her mother! Now the flock has to team up with the U.S. navy to rescue Dr. Martinez...and of course, the world!Follow the Ninth installment of internationally acclaimed author James Patterson's "New York Times" bestselling manga series!

Escaping ITEX in Florida, the Flock head west, with Max more burdened than ever by the knowledge that she's meant to save the world. But while their leader is keen to stay on the path leading to her destiny, Fang and the others are more interested in settling down and letting the chips fall where they may. With the Erasers eerily absent from their lives of late, has the Flock finally earned a bit of peace...or is this all just the calm before the storm?

Despite their initial hesitation, living with Anne has softened the Flock, so Max is keenly aware that it's time to leave. With Thanksgiving so near, though, all of them want to stay, at least until they've had their first ever Thanksgiving turkey! But danger is on the horizon as Jeb's plan advances, and while the Flock's new school seems normal and safe, secrets are hidden beneath its prestigious facade...

Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her "flock" - Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel - are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare. When the mysterious lab known as the "School" turns up and kidnaps their youngest member, it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but will help come in time?

Hengästyttävä trilleri on kolmas osa James Pattersonin menestyssarjaa naisista, jotka ratkovat yhdessä kylmäverisiä murhia San Franciscossa. Pommiräjähdys sytyttää miljardöörin asunnon liekkeihin. Silminnäkijäksi sattuneen komisario Lindsay Boxerin onnistuu pelastaa talosta pieni poika, mutta raunioihin jää kolme ruumista. Palon jäänteistä poliisi löytää julman viestin.Kolme päivää myöhemmin menestynyt liikemies löydetään murhattuna, ja murhapaikalla on jälleen samankaltainen viesti tappajalta. Lindsay turvautuu jälleen Cindyn, Clairen ja Jillin apuun selvittääkseen syyllisen. Mutta yhdellä naisten murhakerhon jäsenistä on synkkä salaisuus, joka uhkaa heitä kaikkia. Nainen on tietämättään murhaajan seuraava kohde.Yhdysvaltalainen James Patteron on yksi kaikkien aikojen menestyneimmistä jännityskirjailijoista. Patterson on Guinness World Record -listalla eniten #1 New York Times -bestsellersijoituksia keränneenä kirjailijana, ja hänen kirjojaan on myyty yli 400 miljoonaa kappaletta. Patterson tunnetaan erityisesti rikossarjoistaan Alex Cross ja Naisten murhakerho.

Kun verenhimo muuttuu todelliseksi pahuudeksi.San Fransiscossa kahden lenkkeilijän makaaberit murhat kauhistuttavat niin paikallista poliisia kuin FBI:täkin. Joku on valmis raatelemaan ruumiit kuin vampyyri. Kokenut rikostutkija ja psykologi Alex Cross ottaa tapauksen tutkittavakseen ja ajautuu salaseurojen ja roolipelien pimeimpiin syvyyksiin – missä joku on valmis ylittämään rajan hämäristä rituaaleista todellisiin murhiin.Samaan aikaan Crossia vainoaa menneisyydestä tuttu rikollinen, jonka tavoitteena on tuhota kaikki, mikä Crossille on tärkeää. Mastermind on sadistinen murhaaja, jonka kynsistä ei ole selvinnyt kukaan. Voiko Cross tehdä poikkeuksen?Yhdysvaltalainen James Patterson (s. 1947) on yksi kaikkien aikojen menestyneimmistä jännityskirjailijoista. Hänen kirjojaan on myyty yli 400 miljoonaa kappaletta.

The siren songs of the RV lifestyle are the call of the open road, the aroma of pine-scented forests, and the sound of a bubbling brook. They entice travelers to embark on a voyage of unmatched freedom and discovery. With "Nomadic Nature: A Comprehensive Guide to RV Camping in National Treasures," we invite you to enter a world where your backyard is a kaleidoscope of natural wonders and your home is mobile. For outdoor enthusiasts, national parks have always had a special place in their hearts because of their breathtaking landscapes and varied ecosystems. However, the union of the recreational vehicle (RV) and the national park results in an unmatched experience, where the voyage itself enriches the final destination.This all-inclusive guide is your ticket to discovering the allure of motorhome camping in some of the country's most famous and pristine sites. Whether you're an experienced RV traveler looking for fresh perspectives or a beginner planning your first trip, "Nomadic Nature" is a must-have companion.

Alex Cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from James Patterson, "the man who can't miss" (Time).A spate of elaborate murders in Washington D.C. have the whole East Coast on edge. They are like nothing Alex Cross and his new girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, have ever seen. With each murder, the case becomes increasingly complex. There's only one thing Alex knows: the killer adores an audience. As victims are made into gruesome spectacles citywide, inducing a media hysteria, it becomes clear to Alex that the man he's after is a genius of terror-and he's after fame. The killer has the whole city by its strings-and he'll stop at nothing to become the most terrifying star that Washington D.C. has ever seen.

SOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIESThe thirty-second instalment in James Patterson's globally bestselling Alex Cross series. _____________________________________________It's time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you. A serial killer is taking out America's finest legals minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders. But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing. To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals:Number one: Find Bree and John. Number two: Escape. Number three: Survive. If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross. ___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA Today'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' Nelson DeMille'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln ChildAlex Cross Must Die was a Sunday TImes bestseller November 2023

Hvað gerist þegar fríið breytist í martröð og morðingi lætur ekkert stöðva sig – ekki einu sinni landamæri? Rannsóknarlögreglumaðurinn Jacob Kanon einsetur sér að komast að því.Á ferðalagi í Róm er ungt bandarískt par myrt. En þau eru ekki þau einu – ung pör finnast myrt í fleiri borgum Evrópu og öll eiga morðin það sameiginlegt að dagblöðum á staðnum eru send póstkort áður en morðin eru framin.Jacob Kanon er rannsóknarlögreglumaður í New York og faðir eins fórnarlambsins. Hann er staðráðinn í að ráða gátuna og koma höndum yfir morðingja dóttur sinnar, en allt kemur fyrir ekki. Þegar sænska blaðakonan Dessie Larsson fær enn eitt póstkortið sem virðist spá fyrir um morð, í Stokkhólmi í þetta sinn, taka þau höndum saman og komast fljótt á slóðir morðingjans.Þegar bókin kom út fór hún beint á topp sænska metsölubókalistans. Hún tróndi einnig á toppnum á metsölulista New York Times, sem er aðeins í annað sinn sem verk sænsks höfundar lendir þar.Bókin fær 3,8 stjörnur hjá notendum Goodreads.James Patterson er bandarískur metsöluhöfundur fæddur árið 1947. Bækur hans hafa selst í hundruðum milljóna eintaka. Patterson hefur unnið til fjölda verðlauna fyrir skrif sín og hafa bækur hans verið þýddar á fjölmörg tungumál. Patterson kýs að gefa aftur til samfélagsins með því að styrkja verkefni sem efla læsi í skólum víða um Bandaríkin.Liza Marklund (1962) er sænskur metsölubókahöfundur. Hún er þekktust fyrir bækur sínar um rannsóknarblaðakonuna Anniku Bengtzon, en sjálf hefur Liza starfað sem rannsóknarblaðakona.

"3:e graden" är en pulshöjande thriller, och tredje delen i James Pattersons populära spänningsserie om kvinnorna som löser kallblodiga fall i San Francisco tillsammans. En bombexplosion sätter en miljardärs bostad i lågor. Polisinspektör Lindsay Boxer tar sig in i huset i hopp om att hinna rädda någons liv, men möts istället av tre redan avlidna människor. Bland resterna av det nedbrunna huset finner San Francisco-polisen ett mystiskt meddelande. En framgångsrik och välkänd affärsman hittas mördad tre dagar senare med ett liknande meddelande på brottsplatsen, och Lindsay tar hjälp av Cindy, Clare och Jill för att lösa fallet. Men en av kvinnorna döljer en mörk hemlighet som utgör ett hot mot dem alla, och utan vetskap är hon utsedd som mördarens nästa mål.James Patterson är en av världens bäst säljande spänningsförfattare. Hans popularitet beror bland annat på hans förmåga att skapa komplexa intriger och halsbrytande spänningsscener och han känd för att skriva böcker som är omöjliga att lägga ifrån sig.

"4:e julimorden" är en medryckande thriller, och fjärde delen i James Pattersons spänningsserie om polisinspektör Lindsay Boxer i San Francisco.Lindsay Boxer avfyrar sitt vapen i en dramatiskt biljakt, och snart finner hon sig själv åtalad och med sitt öde i händerna på tolv jurymedlemmar.För att fly den stökiga tillvaron som hennes agerande resulterat i flyttar hon tillfälligt till en plats som kallas Half Moon Bay. Men uppehållet från problem och dramatik blir kort när en rad brutala mord drabbar det lilla samhället, och återigen leder hon utredningen tillsammans med sitt team av de skickliga och smarta kvinnorna. Morden tycks ske helt på måfå, men en detalj fångar Lindsays uppmärksamhet och för henne tillbaka till ett av hennes allra första fall, ett ouppklarat mord som förföljt henne under flera år.James Patterson är en av världens bäst säljande spänningsförfattare. Hans popularitet beror bland annat på hans förmåga att skapa komplexa intriger och halsbrytande spänningsscener och han känd för att skriva böcker som är omöjliga att lägga ifrån sig.

James Pattersons "Miraklet på 17:e greenen" är en berättelse om julens mirakel och drömmar som åter väcks till liv hos en till synes vanlig man.Travis McKinley är en medelmåttig man med ett medelmåttigt liv. Hans äktenskap har tappat sin glöd, relationen till barnen är nästintill icke-existerande och känslan av att aldrig ha uppnått något av värde är ständigt närvarande. Men på juldagen åker han ut till golfbanan och går ensam en runda, och för första gången på flera år tänds något inom honom. Han har alltid varit en hyfsad golfare, men detta blir hans livs runda. Aldrig tidigare har han spelat som ett proffs, och det som sker är nästintill ett mirakel. Den fantastiska rundan blir startskottet på ett nytt liv, där hans relationer ställs på sin spets och dörrarna till länge vilande drömmar öppnas.James Patterson är en amerikansk, bästsäljande författare och en passionerad golfare. Han är främst känd inom spänningsgenren. "Miraklet på 17:e greenen" har han skrivit tillsammans med Peter de Jonge, som är en amerikansk författare som skriver både skönlitteratur och fackböcker. De Jonge har även skrivit om golf i New York Times Magazine, samt andra tidskrifter.

Pankkiryöstäjä kylvää kauhua ja kuolemaaKun Marylandissa tapahtuu väkivaltainen ja verinen pankkiryöstö, se vaikuttaa alkuun yksittäistapaukselta. Pian kylmääviä pankkiryöstöjä alkaa kuitenkin tapahtua enemmän ja enemmän. Ryöstöt ovat tarkasti suunniteltuja, eivätkä ryöstäjät kaihda panttivankien murhaamista.Pankkiryöstöt eivät tavallisesti ole rikostutkija Alex Crossin heiniä. Hän on kuitenkin vakuuttunut siitä, ettei veristen ryöstöjen takana ole tavallinen varas. Cross ja hänen kollegansa tuntuvat olevan jatkuvasti askeleen jäljessä, eikä rikostutkinta helpotu, kun Crossin yksityiselämä kriisiytyy.Yhdysvaltalainen James Patterson (s. 1947) on yksi kaikkien aikojen menestyneimmistä jännityskirjailijoista. Hänen kirjojaan on myyty yli 400 miljoonaa kappaletta.

James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship. Clever, sensitive Jama likes elephants better than people. While her classmates gossip--especially about the new boy, Leku--twelve-year-old Jama takes refuge at the watering hole outside her village. There she befriends a baby elephant she names Mbegu, Swahili for seed. When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths--one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline. Inspired by true events, The Elephant Girl is a moving exploration of the bonds between creatures and the power of belonging.

All that stands between an evil villain and world domination is a pair of twelve-year-olds who just learned they're time travellers. What could go wrong?Twins Pew and Basket Church dream of escaping the gloomy orphanage where they grew up. Or, even better, the return of their unknown parents. But even in their wildest dreams, they never imagined the truth. They can travel through time!Armed only with perplexing clues to their past and a time travel talisman that is key to their future, Pew and Basket embark on an epic quest. Their voyage takes them from battlefields to pirate colonies, all in a race to uncover the secrets of their family - and outsmart time's greatest villain. History, adventure and mystery collide in this delightfully clever romp through space and time. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson was a no. 1 New York Times bestseller 03/06/2011