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Winnie Foster is in the woods, thinking of running away from home, when she sees a boy drinking from a spring. Winnie wants a drink too, but before she can take a sip, she is kidnapped by the boy, Jesse Tuck, and his family. She learns that the Tuck family ... Mehr »

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Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the sixth book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series. When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he ... Mehr »

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Es war einmal ein kleiner Junge namens Harry Potter. Er war Vollwaise und wuchs bei Onkel und Tante auf, die ihn völlig lieblos großzogen. Eines Tages erfuhr der kleine Junge, dass er aus einer Familie von Zauberern abstammte und er die Zauberkräfte ... Mehr »

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An attractively packaged, beautifully illustrated book telling the story of the wars of Ancient Rome. The Roman Empire was the greatest the world has ever seen, and its legendary military might was the foundation of this success. This compact volume tells ... Mehr »

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FBI Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene take a final stand against the deadliest serial killer in the history of New York: Pendergast's own ancestor, Dr. Enoch Leng. The latest thrilling timeslip adventure in the New York Times-bestselling series ... Mehr »

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The 'excellent and unforgettable' prize-winning novel How to Love Your Daughter / Taschenbuch für 18.49 € / Aus dem Bereich: Hardcover > Belletristik > Erzählende Literatur ... Mehr »

The well-educated daughter of a penniless clergyman, Agnes Grey is treated like a child by her family and so sets out to prove herself by seeking employment as a governess. Soon, however, her idealistic notions regarding the education and care of her ... Mehr »