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Stories for younger readers and young adults, summarized with characters, plot and themes.

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Legendborn

Tracey Deonn

4.5(16)~8 h 20 min book2020

Join Bree Matthews as she uncovers magic, grief, and Arthurian legends at UNC-Chapel Hill in Tracey Deonn's captivating debut.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid PARTYPOOPER

Jeff Kinney

4.4(42)~1 h 50 min book2025

Join Greg Heffley in 'Party Pooper' as he hilariously navigates the ups and downs of planning his birthday party amidst family antics!

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The hate you give

Angie Thomas

4.3(134)~9 h 20 min book2017

Explore Angie Thomas's 'The Hate U Give,' a gripping tale of race, identity, and social justice that resonates with today's youth.

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Holes

Louis Sachar

4.3(199)~4 h 30 min book1988

Explore themes of fate and friendship in 'Holes' by Louis Sachar as Stanley uncovers his family's hidden treasure at Camp Green Lake.

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The Sun And The Star

Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro

4.3(20)~6 h 40 min book2023

Join Nico and Will on a thrilling Underworld adventure in 'The Sun and the Star'! Explore love, friendship, and self-discovery in this new Riordan tale.

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Das Schicksal ist ein mieser Verräter

John Green

4.2(223)~5 h 30 min book2010

Erleben Sie die bewegende Liebesgeschichte von Hazel und Augustus, die sich inmitten des Kampfes gegen Krebs kennenlernen. Ein berührendes Jugendbuch!

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Championnes

Mathilde Tournier

~1 h 30 min book

Découvrez 'Championnes' de Mathilde Tournier, un livre qui célèbre les luttes et succès des femmes dans le sport. Inspirez-vous de ces histoires puissantes.

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Invisible

Eloy Moreno

~3 h 30 min book2020

Descubre 'Invisible' de Eloy Moreno, una novela sobre soledad y conexión humana en un mundo superficial. Reflexiona sobre la identidad y la realidad.

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Yo tuve un sueño

Juan Pablo Villalobos

2018

Descubre 'Yo tuve un sueño' de Juan Pablo Villalobos, una novela que revela la vida de un niño en un México marcado por la violencia y la pobreza.

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Uma Aventura Voadora

Ana Maria Magalhães e Isabel Alçada

Descubra 'Uma Aventura Voadora', onde amigos enfrentam desafios em uma jornada de balão, aprendendo sobre coragem e trabalho em equipe. Uma leitura emocionante!

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El tiempo y la promesa

Concha López Narváez

1994

Descubre 'El tiempo y la promesa', una emotiva novela sobre amistad, amor y decisiones que marcan la vida, escrita por Concha López Narváez.

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Bembea ya maisha

Timothy M Arege

~1 h 30 min book

Discover the transformative journey of an elder facing family and economic challenges in 'Bembea ya Maisha' by Timothy M. Arege.

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Tschick

WolfgangHerrndorf

3.9(14)~4 h 10 min book2010

Entdecken Sie 'Tschick' von Wolfgang Herrndorf – eine humorvolle Coming-of-Age-Geschichte über zwei Jugendliche auf der Suche nach Identität und Freiheit.

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Die Wolke

Gudrun Pausewang

1987

Entdecken Sie die erschütternden Folgen eines Atomunfalls in Gudrun Pausewangs 'Die Wolke'. Ein eindringlicher Roman für Jugendliche und Erwachsene.

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Gangster granny

david williams

~2 h 30 min book

Join Ben and his unexpected gangster grandma in this humorous tale of family, friendship, and thrilling adventures. Perfect for kids!

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Telefon melefon yok

Şermin yaşar

~40 min book

Şermin Yaşar'ın 'Telefon Melefon Yok' romanı, modern yaşamın iletişim sorunlarını ve insan ilişkilerinin derinliğini keşfediyor.

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Voor Yasmin

Esther Walraven

~3 h book

Ontdek het aangrijpende verhaal van Yasmin, een meisje dat leert omgaan met verlies, rouw en de zoektocht naar verbinding in haar gezin.

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Türkçeden Kaçış Yok

Arzu Başer

~1 h book

Arzu Başer'in eseri, Türkçenin kültürel ve kimlik üzerindeki etkilerini keşfederken, dilin zenginliğini gözler önüne seriyor.

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BİLGİYE ÖNEM VEREN PEYGAMBERİM

Nefise Atçakarlar

~45 min book

Nefise Atçakarlar'ın eseri, Peygamber Muhammed'in bilgiye verdiği önemi ve eğitimin toplumsal rolünü keşfediyor.

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skyline english 1A

skyline english

~12 h 30 min book

Discover Skyline English 1A, an interactive book designed to teach English to beginners through fun exercises and engaging topics.

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Le Combat d'hiver

Jean-Claude Mourlevat

~5 h book2006

Explorez la lutte entre le bien et le mal dans 'Le Combat d'hiver' de Mourlevat, un roman captivant sur l'amitié et la résilience face à l'adversité.

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à vos risques et perils

Pascale Maret

~4 h 10 min book2007

Découvrez les dilemmes moraux et les luttes des personnages dans 'À vos risques et périls' de Pascale Maret. Un roman sur l'identité et les choix de vie.

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Jeans voor een Matrjosjka

Els de Groen

Ontdek de intergenerationele strijd van vrouwen in 'Jeans voor een Matrjosjka' van Els de Groen. Identiteit, liefde en maatschappelijke druk centraal.

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la veriter sur alice

jennifer mathieu

~5 h 30 min book

Découvrez 'La vérité sur Alice' de Jennifer Mathieu, un récit poignant sur le harcèlement et les rumeurs dans la vie des adolescents.

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Maikäfer flieg

Nöstlinger

~2 h 30 min book1973

Discover Christine Nöstlinger's poignant tale of childhood during WWII in Vienna, blending innocence with the harsh realities of war.

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Das Schicksal ist ein mieser Verräter

John Green

4.2(223)~5 h 30 min book2010

Erleben Sie die bewegende Liebesgeschichte von Hazel und Augustus, die sich inmitten des Kampfes gegen Krebs kennenlernen. Ein berührendes Jugendbuch!

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