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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780449014370

Series Statement: The Maze Runner Series

Content: " Book four in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don&rsquo, missThe Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! 160 160 160 Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population. 160 160 Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage. 160 160 They&rsquo,e convinced that there&rsquo, a way to save those who are left&mdash,i〉if they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some you&rsquo,e worth more dead than alive. 160 160 The end is only the beginning.The Maze Runner, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure are all now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's160 Teen Wolf , Dylan O&rsquo,rien,Kaya Scodelario,Aml Ameen,Will Poulter,and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. 160Also look for James Dashner&rsquo, edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series! Praise for the Maze Runner series:A #1160 New York Times 160 Bestselling SeriesA160 USA Today 160 BestsellerA160 Kirkus Reviews 160 Best Teen Book of the YearAn ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick 160 &ldquo,A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as160 a fusion of160 Lord of the Flies ,160 The Hunger Games , and160 Lost . &rdquo,&mdash,i〉EW 160 &ldquo,onderful action writing &mdash,ast-paced &hellip,ut smart and well observed.&rdquo, &mdash,/b〉 Newsday 160 &ldquo,A]160 nail-biting 160 must-read.&rdquo, &mdash,/b〉 Seventeen 160 &ldquo,reathless,160 cinematic action. &rdquo,&mdash,i〉Publishers Weekly 160 &ldquo,b〉Heart pounding 160 to the very last moment.&rdquo,&mdash,i〉Kirkus Reviews 160 &ldquo,b〉Exclamation-worthy. &rdquo,&mdash,i〉Romantic Times 160 &ldquo,ames Dashner&rsquo, illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as160 exciting for readers 160 new to the series.&rdquo,&mdash,i〉Shelf Awareness , Starred &ldquo,b〉Take a deep breath before you start 160 any James Dashner book.&rdquo,&mdash,i〉Deseret News "

Content: Biographisches: " James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner , The Scorch Trials , The Death Cure , The Kill Order and The Fever Code , as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The Eye of Minds , The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives . Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about him and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram. " Rezension(2): " Newsday :[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost .-- EW.com Wonderful action writing -- fast-paced...but smart and well observed." Rezension(3): " Deseret News :[A] nail-biting must-read. --Seventeen.com Breathless, cinematic action.-- Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.-- Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy.-- Romantic Times * James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.-- Shelf Awareness , Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 20, 2012 This prequel to Dashner39" Rezension(5): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The prequel to the three books in the Maze Runner series starts with the catastrophic sun flares that set the world on a destructive path. Mark and Trina survive the solar flares only to find themselves running for their lives as order disintegrates and confusion reigns. An infectious disease that plays a large role in the series is revealed, but many other questions are left unanswered. Narrator Mark Deakins takes a calm, deliberate approach to this action-packed adventure, and his slow pace seems to contradict the characters' violent journey. However, Deakins excels at tone, especially as characters becomes aware they may be slipping into insanity. Series fans may wonder when the rest of the story will be revealed. E.A.B. (c) AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine" Rezension(6): "〈a href=http://www.slj.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/schoollibraryjournal_logo.png alt=School Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: December 1, 2012Gr 7 Up- In his short life, Mark has seen sun flares that killed millions, including his family and beloved younger sister. Afterward, floods, food shortages, and continued devastating heat, along with individuals bent on surviving at all costs, have made his chances pretty bleak. Against all odds, he and a close-knit group of other survivors move inland and set up a community together. But before long, a flying ship brings something wholly unfamiliar: a disease, transmitted initially by darts, but soon spread person to person at an alarming rate. Mark's friends all work together to figure out what this illness is, how it spreads, and why it drives people mad, while trying to hold onto hope for themselves and save others. A prequel to the Maze Runner series (Delacorte), this story does indeed show how the world started to fall apart prior to Thomas's time in the Maze. However, Thomas's and Teresa's stories are contained to the prologue and epilogue, so readers hoping for information about how WICKED began will be disappointed. Dashner achieves a high level of emotional involvement for readers in this prequel. Mark knew and loved his family, which makes him a more relatable character than memory-challenged Thomas. The action is nonstop, although a little unrealistic at times, and Mark seems wise beyond his years. This novel works well as a stand-alone.- Kelly Jo Lasher, Middle Township High School, Cape May Court House, NJCopyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. "

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780525499947

Content: " &ldquo,fter years of debate and inquiry, the key to a great marriage remained shrouded in mystery. Until now...&rdquo,mdash,arol Dweck,160 author of160 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Eli J. Finkel's insightful and ground-breaking investigation of marriage clearly shows that the best marriages today are better than the best marriages of earlier eras. Indeed, they are the best marriages the world has ever known. He presents his findings here for the first time in this lucid, inspiring guide to modern marital bliss. The All-or-Nothing Marriage reverse engineers fulfilling marriages&mdash,rom the &ldquo,raditional&rdquo,to the utterly nontraditional&mdash,nd shows how any marriage can be better. The primary function of marriage from 1620 to 1850 was food, shelter, and protection from violence,from 1850 to 1965, the purpose revolved around love and companionship. But today, a new kind of marriage has emerged, one oriented toward self-discover, self-esteem, and personal growth. Finkel combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical advice,he considers paths to better communication and responsiveness,he offers guidance on when to recalibrate our expectations,and he even introduces a set of must-try &ldquo,ovehacks.&rdquo,br〉This is a book for the newlywed to the empty nester, for those thinking about getting married or remarried, and for anyone looking for illuminating advice that will make a real difference to getting the most out of marriage today. Includes a PDF of Supplemental Images and Graphics "

Content: Biographisches: " ELI J. FINKEL is a professor of psychology and of management and organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the director of the Relationships and Motivation Lab. He has published more than one hundred scholarly papers and has won the most prestigious early career awards in both social psychology and relationship science. He is among the youngest scholars ever to serve as an associate editor of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , the top journal in his field, where he is also a widely published author."

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Format: 9 CD (ca. 10 Std. 30 Min.)

Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780147520791

Language: English

Keywords: Hörbuch

Author information: Lethem, Jonathan

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Format: 10 CDs (ca. 720 Min.)

Edition: unabridged

ISBN: 9781101924761

Language: English

Author information: Atwood, Margaret

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9781415963876

Content: "I have a meanness inside me, real as an organ. Libby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in The Satan Sacrifice of Kinnakee, Kansas. As her family lay dying, little Libby fled their tiny farmhouse into the freezing January snow. She lost some fingers and toes, but she survived–,nd famously testified that her fifteen-year-old brother, Ben, was the killer. Twenty-five years later, Ben sits in prison, and troubled Libby lives off the dregs of a trust created by well-wishers who've long forgotten her. The Kill Club is a macabre secret society obsessed with notorious crimes. When they locate Libby and pump her for details–,roof they hope may free Ben–,ibby hatches a plan to profit off her tragic history. For a fee, she'll reconnect with the players from that night and report her findings to the club . and maybe she'll admit her testimony wasn't so solid after all. As Libby's search takes her from shabby Missouri strip clubs to abandoned Oklahoma tourist towns, the narrative flashes back to January 2, 1985. The events of that day are relayed through the eyes of Libby's doomed family members–,ncluding Ben, a loner whose rage over his shiftless father and their failing farm have driven him into a disturbing friendship with the new girl in town. Piece by piece, the unimaginable truth emerges, and Libby finds herself right back where she started–,n the run from a killer."

Content: Rezension(1): " GILLIAN FLYNN is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Gone Girl, for which she wrote the Golden Globe-nominated screenplay, and the New York Times bestsellers Dark Places and Sharp Objects . A former critic for Entertainment Weekly , she lives in Chicago with her husband and children." Rezension(2): " The New York Times :[A] nerve-fraying thriller." Rezension(3): " The New Yorker :Flynn's well-paced story deftly shows the fallibility of memory and the lies a child tells herself to get through a trauma." Rezension(4): " Entertainment Weekly :Gillian Flynn coolly demolished the notion that little girls are made of sugar and spice in Sharp Objects , her sensuous and chilling first thriller. In DARK PLACES, her equally sensuous and chilling follow-up, Flynn...has conjured up a whole new crew of feral and troubled young females[A] propulsive and twisty mystery." Rezension(5): " People (4 stars) :Flynn follows her deliciously creepy Sharp Objects with another dark tale . The story, alternating between the 1985 murders and the present, has a tense momentum that works beautifully. And when the truth emerges, it's so macabre not even twisted little Libby Day could see it coming." Rezension(6): " Dallas Morning News :Crackles with peevish energy and corrosive wit." Rezension(7): " Chicago Tribune :A riveting tale of true horror by a writer who has all the gifts to pull it off." Rezension(8): " New York Magazine :In her first psychological thriller, Sharp Objects, Flynn created a world unsparingly grim and nasty (the heroine carves words into her own flesh) written with irresistibly mordant humor. The sleuth in her equally disturbing and original second novel is Libby DayIt's Flynn's gift that she can make a caustic, self-loathing, unpleasant protagonist someone you come to root for." Rezension(9): " Cosmopolitan :[A] gripping thriller." Rezension(10): "Stephen King :Gillian Flynn is the real deal, a sharp, acerbic, and compelling storyteller with a knack for the macabre." Rezension(11): "Harlan Coben :Another winner!" Rezension(12): "Kate Atkinson :Gillian Flynn's writing is compulsively good. I would rather read her than just about any other crime writer." Rezension(13): "Karin Slaughter :Dark Places grips you from the first page and doesn't let go." Rezension(14): "Val McDermid :With her blistering debut Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn hit the ground running. Dark Places demonstrates that was no fluke." Rezension(15): "Jessa Crispin, NPR.org :DARK PLACES' Libby Day may seem unpleasant company at first--she's humoring those with morbid curiosities about her family's murders in order to get money out of them--but her steely nature and sharp tongue are compelling. 'I have a meanness inside me,'she says, 'real as an organ.'Yes she does, and by the end of this pitch-black novel, after we've loosened our grip on its cover and started breathing deeply again, we're glad Flynn decided to share it." Rezension(16): " Portland Oregonian :Flynn returns to the front ranks of emerging thriller writers with her aptly titled new novel . Those who prefer their literary bones with a little bloody meat will be riveted." Rezension(17): " San Jose Mercury News :Gillian Flynn may turn out to be a more gothic John Irving for the 21st century, a writer who uses both a surgeon's scalpel and a set of rusty harrow discs to rip the pretty face off middle America." Rezension(18): " Cleveland Plain Dealer :The world of this novel is all underside, all hard flinch, and Flynn's razor-sharp prose intensifies this effect as she knuckles in on every sentence. . The slick plotting in DARK PLACES will gratify the lover of a good thriller--but so, too, will Flynn's prose, which is ferocious and unrelenting and pure pleasure from word one." Rezension(19): " Chicago Sun-:Gillian Flynn's second novel, DARK PLACES , proves that her first -- Sharp Objects -- was no fluke. . tough, surprising crime fiction that dips its toes in the deeper waters of literary fiction." Rezension(20): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: Starred review from March 23, 2009 Edgar-finalist Flynn’, second crime thriller tops her impressive debut, Sharp Objects . When Libby Day’, mother and two older sisters were slaughtered in the family’, Kansas farmhouse, it was seven-year-old Libby’, testimony that sent her 15-year-old brother, Ben, to prison for life. Desperate for cash 24 years later, Libby reluctantly agrees to meet members of the Kill Club, true crime enthusiasts who bicker over famous cases. She’, shocked to learn most of them believe Ben is innocent and the real killer is still on the loose. Though initially interested only in making a quick buck hocking family memorabilia, Libby is soon drawn into the club’, pseudo-investigation, and begins to question what exactly she saw—,r didn’, see—,he night of the tragedy. Flynn fluidly moves between cynical present-day Libby and the hours leading up to the murders through the eyes of her family members. When the truth emerges, it’, so twisted that even the most astute readers won’, have predicted it."

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780593394694

Content: " Named a top beach read of summer by Oprah Daily , Good Housekeeping , The Wall Street Journal , and more &ldquo,ail-biting wallop of a debut . a thoughtful, unexpectedly optimistic tale.&rdquo,#160,mdash,i〉The New York Times&ldquo,f you enjoyed The Searcher by Tana French, read What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins. . a mystery&mdash,nd a gritty meditation on loss and redemption, drenched in stillness and grief.&rdquo,#160,mdash,i〉The Washington PostAfter the shocking death of two teenage boys tears apart a community in the Pacific Northwest, a mysterious pregnant girl emerges out of the woods and into the lives of those same boys&rsquo,families&mdash, moving and hopeful novel about forgiveness and human connection.In misty, coastal Washington State, Isaac lives alone with his dog, grieving the recent death of his teenage son, Daniel. Next door, Lorrie, a working single mother, struggles with a heinous act committed by her own teenage son. Separated by only a silvery stretch of trees, the two parents are emotionally stranded, isolated by their great losses&mdash,ntil an unfamiliar sixteen-year-old girl shows up, bridges the gap, and changes everything. Evangeline&rsquo, arrival at first feels like a blessing, but she is also clearly hiding something. When Isaac, who has retreated into his Quaker faith, isn&rsquo, equipped to handle her alone, Lorrie forges her own relationship with the girl. Soon all three characters are forced to examine what really happened in their overlapping pasts, and what it all possibly means for a shared future. With a propulsive mystery at its core, What Comes After offers an unforgettable story of loss and anger, but also of kindness and hope, courage and forgiveness. It is a deeply moving account of strangers and friends not only helping each other forward after tragedy but inspiring a new kind of family."

Content: Biographisches: "JoAnne Tompkins was inspired to become a writer by the human resiliency she observed in her first career as a mediator and judicial officer. She lives in Port Townsend, Washington." Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:This audiobook, which examines grief, faith, and family, is told from the perspectives of three characters: Isaac, a teacher whose son was murdered,Evangeline, a pregnant teenager who has been abandoned by her mother,and Jonah, a teenager who killed his friend. Narrator Mark Deakins masterfully conveys Isaac's emotional turmoil as he struggles to understand both the murder and his feeling of distance from God, despite his devotion to Quaker practices. Narrator Kristen DiMercurio captures Evangeline's insecurities and fears, which color her reactions to Isaac's generous acts of kindness. Narrator Kirby Heyborne helps listeners feel Jonah's angst, defeatism, and sorrow as he contemplates suicide, which he sees as the only solution to his action. All three performances underscore the characters' conflicted relationships with those who are supposed to love them and their tentative steps toward redemption. C.B.L. � AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine"

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780307706621

Series Statement: The Maze Runner Trilogy

Content: "Read the second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series that is now a major motion picture and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent . The first book, The Maze Runner , is also a movie featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf , Dylan O'Brien,Kaya Scodelario,Aml Ameen,Will Poulter,and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Also look for James Dashner's newest novels, The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts , the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series. Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end. Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn't done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die. The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—,he most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off. There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers' destruction—,nd they're determined to survive. Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesA USA Today BestsellerA Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the YearAn ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost . —,W.comWonderful action writing —,ast-paced ...but smart and well observed. —,/b〉 Newsday [A] nail-biting must-read. —,/b〉Seventeen.comBreathless, cinematic action. —,i〉Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.—,i〉Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy. —,i〉Romantic Times [ STAR ] James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.—,i〉Shelf Awareness , Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.- Deseret News From the Hardcover edition. "

Content: Rezension(1): " James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner , The Scorch Trials , The Death Cure , The Kill Order and The Fever Code , as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The Eye of Minds , The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives . Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about him and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram." Rezension(2): " Newsday :[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost .-- EW.com Wonderful action writing -- fast-paced...but smart and well observed." Rezension(3): " Deseret News :[A] nail-biting must-read. --Seventeen.com Breathless, cinematic action.-- Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.-- Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy.-- Romantic Times * James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.-- Shelf Awareness , Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." Rezension(4): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:Mark Deakins returns to narrate the adventures that began in THE MAZE RUNNER. Thomas and his friends, the Gladers, are rescued from the Maze only to be put to another test by WICKED, the organization that now controls their lives. Deakins reads at a balanced pace that seems slightly off base for this high-action story. But by slowing the story down, he helps keep the action manageable as Dashner has created a dystopian world with a vocabulary of its own. The Gladers meet new friends and enemies on their quest, and Deakins shows his skill by providing each of the speakers with a distinctive accent. Listeners will be eagerly awaiting the conclusion to this trilogy. E.N. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine" Rezension(5): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: October 11, 2010 Hundreds of pages into this sequel to The Maze Runner, one of the teen subjects of a survival experiment on postapocalypse Earth wonders aloud, ",at this is really all about.",Readers may be asking that, too. In The Maze Runner, the teens, their memories erased, searched for a way out of a deadly maze,their escape, led by Thomas, was short-lived. As volume two opens, the boys learn they are infected with the ",lare,",a virus that has killed millions and produced a population of nearly insane, disease-ravaged ",ranks.",New orders from WICKED, a coalition of surviving governments, have the boys marching across a wasteland toward a promised cure. Though some facts are teased out, the narrative bogs down under the weight of unanswered questions. What is the purpose of torturing these kids? How is making them into killers ensuring the survival of the world? Why would government leaders name themselves WICKED? Hopefully answers are forthcoming in volume three. In any case, fans who are already hooked will gobble this down, particularly those who don', mind anemic female characters and a high body count. Ages 12–up. "

Note: Auszeichnungen: Young Adult Library Services Association:Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780804147651 , 9780804147651

Content: "Throughout her blockbuster career, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult has seamlessly blended nuanced characters, riveting plots, and rich prose, brilliantly creating stories that not only provoke the mind but touch the flawed souls in all of us ( The Boston Globe ). Now, in her highly anticipated new book, she has delivered her most affecting novel yet—,nd one unlike anything she's written before. For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe that she would be abandoned as a young child, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice's old journals. A scientist who studied grief among elephants, Alice wrote mostly of her research among the animals she loved, yet Jenna hopes the entries will provide a clue to her mother's whereabouts. Desperate to find the truth, Jenna enlists two unlikely allies in her quest. The first is Serenity Jones, a psychic who rose to fame finding missing persons—,nly to later doubt her gifts. The second is Virgil Stanhope, a jaded private detective who originally investigated Alice's case along with the strange, possibly linked death of one of her colleagues. As the three work together to uncover what happened to Alice, they realize that in asking hard questions, they'll have to face even harder answers. As Jenna's memories dovetail with the events in her mother's journals, the story races to a mesmerizing finish. A deeply moving, gripping, and intelligent page-turner, Leaving Time is Jodi Picoult at the height of her powers. The Elephant from NATURAL HISTORY by Dan Chiasson, copyright ©,005 by Dan Chiasson. Used by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. Praise for Jodi PicoultPicoult writes with unassuming brilliance. —,tephen KingIt's hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes. —,i〉Financial Times Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships. —,i〉The Boston Globe Picoult is a master of the craft of storytelling. —,ssociated Press "

Content: Rezension(1): " Jodi Picoult is the author of twenty-two novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Storyteller, Lone Wolf, Between the Lines, Sing You Home, House Rules, Handle with Care, Change of Heart, Nineteen Minutes, and My Sister's Keeper . She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children." Rezension(2): " The Boston Globe : Praise for Leaving TimePiercing and uplifting . a smart, accessible yarn with a suspenseful puzzle at its core." Rezension(3): "Bookreporter :Poignant . an entertaining tale about parental love, friendship, loss. -- The Washington Post In Jenna, [Jodi] Picoult has created an unforgettable character who will easily endear herself to each and every reader. . Leaving Time may be her finest work yet." Rezension(4): " Us Weekly :A riveting drama." Rezension(5): "USA Today :This moving tale of a girl searching for her missing mom blends suspense, the supernatural and heartbreaking insights into elephants. -- People A fast-paced, surprise-ending mystery." Rezension(6): "BookPage :[A] captivating and emotional story." Rezension(7): " Publishers Weekly :With plenty of twists and a surprising ending, [ Leaving Time ] explores the grieving process and what happens when we cannot move on. -- Woman's Day Best-selling, reliably entertaining, and thought-provoking [Jodi] Picoult's newest multifaceted novel is redolent with elephant lore that explores the animals' behavior when faced with death and grief, and combines a poignant tale of human loss with a perplexing crime story that delivers a powerhouse ending. -- Booklist A truly engaging read . perfect for Picoult fans and book clubs. -- Library Journal Picoult's novel explores grief, memory, and motherhood through the unlikely lens of elephant behavior. . The pachyderms are as complex as the humans, making the journey memorable and poignant." Rezension(8): "Associated Press : Praise for Jodi Picoult Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance. --Stephen King It's hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes. -- Financial Times Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships. -- The Boston Globe Picoult is a master of the craft of storytelling." Rezension(9): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The masterful ensemble narrating Picoult's latest novel allows the intriguing plot and recognizable characters that are her trademarks to take center stage. Picoult gives us an adolescent girl who enlists a failed psychic and an alcoholic private detective to help find her mother--an animal researcher who disappeared when the girl was 4. As the characters alternate chapters, the presenters develop them all into fully defined personalities while maintaining a roller-coaster pace as the plot moves toward its surprising conclusion. The backstory of family drama played out against the plight of African elephants is as rich and captivating as the prevailing plot. Leaving before the story ends will not be an option! M.O.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine" Rezension(10): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: June 16, 2014 Picoult’s ( The Storyteller ) novel explores grief, memory, and motherhood through the unlikely lens of elephant behavior. Jenna Metcalf was three years old when her mother, Alice, disappeared from the elephant sanctuary where she worked as a researcher. Ten years later, Jenna is ready to launch a search. After poring over her mother’s research journals, consulting the Internet, and visiting her father in the mental institution where he’s been since shortly after the disappearance, she enlists outside assistance from Serenity Jones, a once-famous psychic whose gift appears to have deserted her, and Virgil Stanhope, the gruff, alcoholic ex-police detective who was once assigned to Alice’s case. With their help, Jenna finds new evidence at the now-closed sanctuary and begins to piece together the events of the night her mother disappeared, leading her to a few uncomfortable truths about the past, but bringing much-needed closure to her and her dad. Longtime fans of Picoult will recognize some of her stock characters—the precocious, sassy teenager,the distant, philosophical mother,the curmudgeonly surrogate father figure—as well the her trademark twist ending, which may well be her strangest to date. When she diverges from her usual formula her storytelling skills are most evident. The pachyderms are as complex as the humans, making the journey memorable and poignant."

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Series Statement: The Maze Runner Trilogy

Content: " Don't miss book three in the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, soon to be a major motion picture starring Dylan O'Brien!WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and now his only friends—,he Gladers. But it's finally over. The trials are complete, after one final test. What WICKED doesn't know is that Thomas remembers far more than they think. And it's enough to prove that he can't believe a word of what they say. Thomas beat the Maze. He survived the Scorch. He'll risk anything to save his friends. But the truth might be what ends it all. The time for lies is over. The first two books, The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials , are also #1 worldwide blockbuster movies featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf , Dylan O'Brien,Kaya Scodelario,Aml Ameen,Will Poulter,and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Also look for The Fever Code , the much-buzzed-about series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built, and James Dashner's other bestselling series, the Mortality Doctrine : The Eye of Minds , The Rule of Thoughts , and The Game of Lives . Praise for James Dashner and the Maze Runner series:A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost. —,W.com Wonderful action writing—,b〉fast-paced . but smart and well observed. —,i〉Newsday [A ] nail-biting must-read. —,eventeen.comBreathless, cinematic action. —,i〉Publishers Weekly Heart-pounding to the very last moment. —,i〉Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy. —,i〉Romantic TimesTake a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book. —,i〉Deseret News "

Content: Rezension(1): " James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner , The Scorch Trials , The Death Cure , The Kill Order and The Fever Code , as well as the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series: The Eye of Minds , The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives . Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about him and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram." Rezension(2): " Newsday : A #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesA USA Today BestsellerA Book Sense BestsellerAn Indie Next List SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the YearAn ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost .-- EW.com Wonderful action writing -- fast-paced...but smart and well observed." Rezension(3): " Shelf Awareness , Starred :[A] nail-biting must-read. --Seventeen.com Breathless, cinematic action.-- Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.-- Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy.-- Romantic Times * James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series."

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Edition: Unabridged

ISBN: 9780307582911 , 9780307582911

Series Statement: The Maze Runner Trilogy

Content: "Read the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent . The Maze Runner , and its sequel The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials , are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf , Dylan O'Brien,Kaya Scodelario,Aml Ameen,Will Poulter,and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Also look for James Dashner's newest novels, The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts , the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series. If you ain't scared, you ain't human. When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers—,oys whose memories are also gone. Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out—,nd no one's ever made it through alive. Everything is going to change. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying. Remember. Survive. Run. Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesA USA Today BestsellerA Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the YearAn ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost . —,W.comWonderful action writing —,ast-paced ...but smart and well observed. —,/b〉 Newsday [A] nail-biting must-read. —,/b〉Seventeen.comBreathless, cinematic action. —,i〉Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.—,i〉Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy. —,i〉Romantic Times [ STAR ] James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.—,i〉Shelf Awareness , Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.- Deseret News From the Hardcover edition. "

Content: Rezension(1): " James Dashner is the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner , The Scorch Trials , The Death Cure , and The Kill Order , as well as The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts, the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series. Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about James and his books, visit JamesDashner.com, follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on Instagram. " Rezension(2): " Newsday : A New York Times BestsellerA USA Today BestsellerA Book Sense BestsellerAn Indie Next List SelectionA Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the YearAn ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults BookAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies , The Hunger Games , and Lost .-- EW.com Wonderful action-writing--fast-paced...but smart and well observed." Rezension(3): " Seventeen.com :[A] nail-biting must-read." Rezension(4): " Deseret News :Breathless, cinematic action.-- Publishers Weekly Heart pounding to the very last moment.-- Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy.-- Romantic Times * James Dashner's illuminating prequel [ The Kill Order ] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.-- Shelf Awareness , Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book." Rezension(5): "〈a href=http://www.audiofilemagazine.com target=_blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/audiofile_logo.jpg alt=AudioFile Magazine border=0 /〉〈/a〉:The first of a projected sci-fi trilogy introduces listeners to a teenage boy who has been dropped into a mysterious glade--a walled-in field surrounded by a treacherous maze--with no memory of his life before his arrival. Actor Mark Deakins gives a compellingly subdued reading of this unsettling blend of LORD OF THE FLIES, ENDER'S GAME, and television's LOST. Deakins projects a real sense of uncertainty as he tells the story of Thomas, a boy who yearns to solve the mystery of the maze and find his way back to a home he can't remember. Deakins helps the listener navigate the maze of new terms, a slang invented by Dashner for the story. The result is an adventure that is thrilling and irresistible. S.E.S. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine" Rezension(6): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 21, 2009 Dashner (the 13th Reality series) offers up a dark and gripping tale of survival set in a world where teenagers fight for their lives on a daily basis. It starts when Thomas, a teenage amnesiac, wakes up in the Glade, a fragile oasis in the middle of an enormous maze. Here, a group of teenage boys eke out a hazardous existence, exploring the Maze by day and retreating to the Glade at night. No one knows how they got there,no one has ever found a way out (“,ld life', over, new life', begun. Learn the rules quick,”,the group', leader tells Thomas). Bizarre technological monsters called Grievers patrol the Maze', corridors, almost certain death for any who encounter them. Thomas struggles to regain his memories, but the arrival of a young woman with an ominous message changes the rules of the game. With a fast-paced narrative steadily answering the myriad questions that arise and an ever-increasing air of tension, Dashner', suspenseful adventure will keep readers guessing until the very end, which paves the way for the inevitable continuation. Ages 12–,p."

Note: Auszeichnungen: Young Adult Library Services Association:Best Fiction for Young Adults

Language: English

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