Jacqueline West Bücher

Olive ist verzweifelt. Weil sie die magische Brille zerstört hat, kann sie nicht mehr in die Bilderwelt steigen, in der ihr Freund Morton noch immer ein-gesperrt ist. Und die drei sprechenden Katzen Horatio, Leopold und Harvey haben nur wenig Lust, Olive zu helfen. Als Olive schließlich auf das Zauberbuch der McMartins stößt, glaubt sie, mit seiner Hilfe endlich eine Lösung für Morton finden zu können. Sie ahnt nicht, dass sie schon längst in einen sehr gefährlichen magischen Bann geraten ist. Denn nicht Olive hat das Buch gefunden – das Buch hat Olive gefunden …

Die Katze stand auf und reckte sich. «Nur weil deine Eltern dieses Haus gekauft haben, bedeutet das noch lange nicht, dass ihr hier bleiben werdet», sagte sie. «Was meinst du damit?», fragte Olive. «Ich meine, dass dieses Haus jemand anderem gehört. Und dass dieser Jemand euch hier vielleicht nicht haben will.» Olive spürt gleich, dass mit ihrem neuen Haus etwas nicht stimmt. Und dabei sind drei sprechende Katzen noch das wenigste. Was hat es zum Beispiel mit den Bildern auf sich, die sich nicht von der Wand nehmen lassen? Und mit der Brille, mit deren Hilfe man die Bilderwelten betreten kann? Als Olive nach und nach hinter das Geheimnis der Villa kommt, gerät sie selbst in große Gefahr. Denn eine unheimliche Macht droht aus den Bildern herauszukommen und das Haus in Besitz zu nehmen. Wird es Olive und ihren Katzenfreunden gelingen, die Schatten zu vertreiben?

Olive's latest adventure reveals that the threats she faces may extend beyond her home, introducing new dangers lurking beneath. As she navigates this mysterious underworld, Olive must confront both external and internal challenges, deepening the intrigue of the Books of Elsewhere series. The story promises suspense and exploration of hidden secrets, making it a captivating continuation of Olive's journey.

Fiona Crane's family has just moved to Lost Lake, a tiny, unwelcoming town full of old houses, old forests, and old secrets. Fiona is miserable, and it's all because her older sister needed to be closer to her figure skating club. The only bright spot is Lost Lake's library, a rambling mansion that was once home to a wealth local family. That's where Fiona finds the book with the soft leather cover and the drawings of a forest with reaching hands and string eyes. The book about another pair of sisters who lived long ago, in a town eerily like Lost Lake. The book that doesn't exist- at least, not if you ask anyone about it. The book is leading Fiona toward something. Something that has been waiting to be found. Maybe it's been waiting for her. -- Provided by publisher

In a hidden society, wishes are not freely given but cunningly taken, leading to a dark exchange where dreams come at a cost. As the protagonist navigates this treacherous world, they must confront the implications of desire and the sacrifices made for fulfillment. The narrative explores themes of ambition, morality, and the true value of one's aspirations, weaving a tale that challenges the boundaries between hope and despair.

Overlooked in class, a hearing-impaired boy who collects lost or discarded trinkets discovers a dangerous underground world full of stolen wishes and the people who collect them.

On a wintry night in 1971, Masterpiece Theatre debuted on PBS. Fifty years later, America's appetite for British drama has never been bigger. The classic television program has brought its fans protagonists such as The Dowager Countess and Ross Poldark and series that include Downton Abbey and Prime Suspect. In Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama, Nancy West provides a fascinating history of the acclaimed program. West combines excerpts from original interviews, thoughtful commentary, and lush photography to deliver a deep exploration of the television drama. Vibrant stories and anecdotes about Masterpiece's most colorful shows are peppered throughout, such as why Benedict Cumberbatch hates Downton Abbey and how screenwriter Daisy Goodwin created a teenage portrait of Queen Victoria after fighting with her daughter about homework. Featuring an array of color photos from Masterpiece's best-loved dramas, this book offers a penetrating look into the program's influence on television, publishing, fashion, and its millions of fans.

High school senior Anders Thorson is unusually gifted. His band, Last Things, is legendary in their northern Minnesota hometown. With guitar skills that would amaze even if he weren't only eighteen, Anders is the focus of head-turning admiration. And Thea Malcom, a newcomer to the insular town, is one of his admirers. Thea seems to turn up everywhere Anders goes: gigs at the local coffeehouse, guitar lessons, even in the woods near Anders's home. When strange things start happening to Anders, blame immediately falls on Thea. But is she trying to hurt him? Or save him? Can he trust a girl who doesn't seem to know the difference between dreams and reality? And how much are they both willing to sacrifice to get what they want?

"Eleven-year-old Van Markson embarks on a quest to rescue his best friend from a dangerous wish collector"--

A portrait of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the darkest figures of Hitler's elite and the designer and executor of the Holocaust, featuring in-depth interviews with those who knew him best.