Pete Hautman Bücher

Freundschaft, Liebe – und der ganze andere Kram Lita und Adam sind nur Freunde. Wenn überhaupt. Auf jeden Fall ist Adam für Lita absolut durchschaubar. Die Erfahrungen, die sie täglich mit ihm sammelt, verwendet die scharfzüngige Lita frech in ihrem Blog, in dem sie Tipps und Tricks zum Umgang mit dem geheimnisvollen anderen Geschlecht preisgibt. Litas Interesse an Adam ist also rein beruflicher Natur, und dass sie nebenbei versucht, ihn und Blair auseinanderzubringen, ist schließlich nicht persönlich gemeint: Die eingebildete Blair, der alle Jungs hinterhergaffen, hat einfach einen Denkzettel verdient. Doch dann erfährt Lita, dass Adam das ein oder andere Geheimnis verbirgt, und sie kommt ins Grübeln. Vielleicht sind ihre Gefühle für ihn ja ebenso wenig berechenbar wie er selbst …

"You know how they say you can't climb out of a hole till you hit bottom?" "Yeah?" "I'm trying to find the bottom." At seventeen, Denn Doyle isn't old enough to gamble legally, but thanks to his talent for reading tells, he's made a fortune -- and along the way, he's upset some of the most notorious Texas holdem players in Las Vegas, including Artie Kingston, who had already lost his nightclub to Denn. But now Denn's luck has run out and he's just about broke. His only chance is a million-dollar, winner-take-all tournament at Artie's new casino, but Denn can't play unless he comes up with the $10,000 entry fee. Denn's future all comes down to one hand of poker. National Book Award-winning author Pete Hautman introduced Denn Doyle in No Limit, of which School Library Journal said, "Fast paced and powerfully delivered...as taut and suspenseful as a high-stakes game." Here he deals another hand of love, luck, and greed in the high-stakes world of poker.

The story centers on Evan, a boy who struggles with fitting in, both at school and home, until a resilient border collie starts following him. Their bond transforms Evan's life, leading them to confront challenges like an abusive dog breeder and a school bully. Through their adventures, Evan learns to stand up for himself and connect with others. Narrated from dual perspectives, this contemporary novel weaves themes of friendship, courage, and the profound impact of dogs, offering a heartfelt experience for young readers and animal lovers alike.

Shayne Blank is the new kid in town--but that doesn't stop him from getting into a lot of trouble very quickly. The other kids don't understand him. He's not afraid of anything. He seems too smart. And his background doesn't add up. But when he walks into the police department to confess to a murder, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems. There's more to Shayne--and his story--than meets the eye. As the details begin to fill in, the only thing that becomes clear is that nothing about Shayne's story is clear at all. Blank Confession is a compelling mystery that will keep readers turning pages, from National Book Award-winning author Pete Hautman.

Alicia Camden's sudden disappearance sends shockwaves through the small town of Bloodwater, prompting Roni Delicata, a school newspaper reporter, and her clever friend Brian Bain to investigate. As they navigate a web of suspects and rising tensions, the duo faces danger and parental restrictions in their quest for the truth. This lively mystery combines suspense with humor, showcasing the entertaining dynamic between Roni and Brian as they work to uncover the mystery and rescue their friend before time runs out.