New Releases by Tim Bowler

”Du ser dem virkelig, ønsker dem virkelig, tror virkelig på dem... Og så søsætter du dine mirakelbåde ned ad beddingen, og de sejler ind i dit liv.” 15-årige Gnom bliver mobbet af sin storebror, som alle andre ser som den perfekte bror. Gnom er kun 90 centimeter høj, og han kan ikke stille meget op over for sin storebrors grusomheder. Da Gnom bliver venner med en gammel bådebygger, ændrer hans liv sig. Da den gamle dør, testamenterer han Gnom sin båd, ’Mirakelmanden’. Hvad ingen ved er, at Gnom samtidig har arvet bådebyggerens magiske evner, og nu har han pludselig kræfter til at tage kampen op imod sin plageånd. ”Mirakelmanden” er en bog om det godes kamp mod det onde og den fysisk stærkes kamp mod den psykisk stærke. Bogen er skrevet til unge fra 11 år og opefter og udkom første gang i 1994. Tim Bowler (f. 1953) er en engelsk forfatter, der har skrevet en lang række anmelderroste bøger til både unge og voksne. Han debuterede i 1994 med ungdomsromanen ”Mirakelmanden” og har sidenhen udgivet et væld af bøger, der er blevet oversat til mange forskellige sprog. Tim Bowler har vundet flere priser for både sine ungdoms- og voksenbøger.

Jess è nata per nuotare. Per lei l''acqua viene prima di tutto e tutti, ma non di suo nonno. Quando scopre che gli resta poco tempo da vivere, decide di aiutarlo a esaudire il suo ultimo desiderio: tornare nel paese della sua infanzia per portare a termine un dipinto misterioso, "Il ragazzo del fiume". Jess vuole risolvere l''enigma del dipinto e capire perché per il nonno sia tanto importante, ma un secondo mistero le occupa la mente: quello del ragazzo del fiume in carne e ossa, il cui incontro diventa anche l''inizio di una sfida che Jess dovrà vincere prima che sia troppo tardi. A dieci anni di distanza dalla prima pubblicazione in Italia, torna in una nuova veste e con la prefazione di David Almond un romanzo dal fascino intramontabile, fatto d''acqua, di sogni e di memoria...... "Non cominciò con il ragazzo del fiume. Ma cominciò, come erano cominciate tante cose, con il nonno e con una nuotata. Soltanto più tardi, ripensandoci, Jess si rese conto che il ragazzo del fiume era sempre stato parte di lei, come un frammento di sogno.E quel sogno era la sua vita." "Il ragazzo del fiume ha tutte le caratteristiche dei grandi classici, alla fine del libro non sei più la stessa persona" - dalla motivazione dei giurati della Carnegie Medal

"Life is hard for Mikey. He''s frightened of open spaces and would much rather curl up in his room and avoid the world outside. So going to a noisy, public place is a big deal - but with his sister Meggie by his side, it should be safe. And Mikey is determined to overcome his fear. But things go badly wrong when he encounters a gang and witnesses something terrible. To make matters worse, they know where he lives, and now they want to see him... This time, there''s no hiding place for Mikey..."--

Zinny''s life is falling apart. Shadowy figures are following him. His parents are keeping secrets but he can''t figure out why. Then his mum ends up in hospital, his dad disappears, and Zinny has to do whatever he can to save his family. Even if it means helping the very men he''s been running from. As the clock ticks, Zinny knows it''s only a matter of time before someone ends up dead - and it could be him.

Welke geheimen liggen begraven in het donkere woud? De 14-jarige Maya loopt tijdens een boswandeling een regelrechte nachtmerrie binnen. Ze struikelt over een lijk. Als ze in paniek wegrent, ontdekt ze nog twee lijken. Lijken die later onvindbaar zijn. Niemand gelooft Maya en zelf weet ze ook niet meer wat waar is. Eén van de lijken is namelijk de springlevende dorpsagente. Het onheil wordt nog erger. s Nachts hoort Maya rare geluiden en ze heeft het gevoel dat iemand haar in haar eigen huis achtervolgt. Wordt ze gek of is er echt iets aan de hand? `Verontrustend onbehaaglijk Sunday Times `Gewoonweg briljant en een uiterst meeslepend boek Mostly Books `Carnegie-winnaar Bowler is in topvorm in deze intense psychologische thriller. The Bookseller Tim Bowler is een van de meest gelauwerde YA-schrijvers in Engeland. Hij schreef zeventien boeken en won daarmee vijftien prijzen, waaronder de prestigieuze Carnegie Medal. Tim woont in het dorpje Devon. Hij schrijft zijn boeken in een klein stenen hutje.

Educational edition of this chilling horror story from Carnegie Medal-winning author Tim Bowler.

It''s supposed to be a fresh new start when Maya and her family move to a sleepy village to run the local hotel, but Maya immediately senses something is very wrong. Then she makes a terrifying discovery in the woods: three dead bodies. Even more horrifying, they have disappeared by the timeshe returns with the police. With Maya under suspicion and creepy things continuing to happen, will Maya uncover the secrets of the Rowan Tree before it''s too late?This spine-chilling thriller from favourite author Tim Bowler is a study in tension and spooky suspense.A pack containing:* 15 copies of the Rollercoasters Educational Edition of Buried Thunder by Tim Bowler* 15 Buried Thunder Reading Guides to support the student in their study of the novel

When a mysterious woman is washed up on the shore of the island where Hetty lives, the close-knit community are suspicious. But there''s a bond between Hetty and the woman - a bond which means that Hetty must go to extraordinary lengths to keep her safe. A storm is breaking and the voices of the sea are whispering to Hetty . . .

Blade has done all he can. But it''s not enough. Men are swarming over the city hunting him. And his enemy is still free. But Blade isn''t finished yet. He has strength in him for one more fight. And it''s got to be now. Revenge isn''t sweet . . . it''s just necessary. Book four in the unmissable Blade quartet.

Revenge isn''t sweet. It''s just necessary. Blade has done all he can - shaken up the city, turned the gangster bosses against Hawk, his most dangerous enemy, and given the police the information they need to destroy the man for ever. But it''s not enough. Hawk is still free, still powerful, and more angry than ever. He has men swarming over the city in search of the boy who has betrayed him. For Blade it''s now or never. Time to stand and fight. The question is - does he have the will to defeat the man who has always won? Previously published in two parts as Blade: Cutting Loose and Blade: Risking All, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It''s not pretty . . . it''s urban, real, and dangerous. Complete the series with Blade 1: Enemies, Blade 2: Flight, and Blade 3: Firestorm.

Midget is fifteen and three foot tall. Trapped in a body he hates, Midget is tortured by his cruel older brother Seb. His father is kind but unaware of Seb''s treatment of Midget. But Midget can sail and his dream is to sail his own boat. Everyone says it''ll take a miracle, but that''s when Midget starts to realise that he has a special power. He can make things happen. But in the process people get hurt - including his brother Seb. Through this crisis, the brothers find a new understanding.

Blade is back in the city he hates and fears. His enemies have taken Jaz, the little girl who has become the centre of his life, and he knows they''ve brought her here. He has to get her back - but enemies lurk in every shadow and the police are hunting him too. Blade will only have one chance to rescue Jaz and it will take all his nerve and skill. He can''t mess this up . . . Previously published in two parts as Blade: Fighting Back and Blade: Mixing It, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It''s not pretty . . . it''s urban, real and dangerous. As Blade''s story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character. Complete the series with Blade 1: Enemies, Blade 2: Flight, and Blade 4: Endgame.

Blade is back in the big city. Back where the trouble started. A bad place to live. And a worse place to die. He never meant to return. But there are things he''s got to put right. Things that matter. So now it''s getting rough. And the stakes are high. Book three in the unmissable Blade series.

Blade has touched the edge of death. His injuries have left him exposed and vulnerable. Now his enemies have tracked him down, and Blade knows they''ll show no mercy. If he doesn''t get away, he''s dead. Mary has told him to give himself up. But it''s too late for that now. He''s surrounded by big, new dangers, his strength is failing, and all he can do is run . . . Previously published in two parts as Blade: Breaking Free and Blade: Running Scared, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It''s not pretty . . . it''s urban, real and dangerous. As Blade''s story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character. Complete the series with Blade 1: Enemies, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.

Blade is in danger. He''s frightened. His enemies are all around him. And they''re closing in. He''s got to run, get away. He''s always been good at that. But this time it''s harder. He''s badly wounded. And he''s not on his own. This is the second double edition in the unmissable Blade series, previously published as Breaking Free and Running Scared.

So what am I going to tell you? Not much so don''t get excited. You probably want to know my name. Well, that''s a bit of a problem. I got loads. But there is one name I like. Everybody called me it in the old days. No one does now cos no one in this city knows it. And that''s fine. I don''t like to remember. But I do like the name. You can use it if you want. BLADE. Previously published in two parts as Blade: Playing Dead and Blade: Closing In, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It''s not pretty . . . it''s urban, real and dangerous. As Blade''s story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character. Complete the series with Blade 2: Flight, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.

Meet Blade. But be careful. You might not like what you see. He''s dangerous. He needs to be. Because there are people who want him dead. It''s dog eat dog in his world. Win or die. He thought he was safe. But now they''ve found out where he is. And they''re coming. Part one of the unmissable Blade series.

Nobody knows the city like Blade. He lives on his own, by his wits - you have to when you''re on the run from your past. Blade is practically invisible, until one day when he gets jumped by a gang and finds himself being pursued by a bunch of thugs. Even worse, he''s unintentionally picked up a couple of followers: sixteen-year-old Becky and her daughter, Jaz. Before he knows it, Blade is leading the two girls on a chase through the streets of London, and he''ll need to find a way to outsmart the people after them in order to make it out alive.

Wait, move in, hit hard. Hit again. Revenge isn''t sweet. It''s just necessary. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of River Boy, Starseeker and Bloodchild comes the penultimate title in this startlingly compelling series. Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator. This thrilling series for teenagers combines an enormously likable and engaging central character with the harsh realities of street life and the youth gang culture that is so prevalent in today''s news. The mysteries and cliffhanger endings of these short, accessible books will have the power to tempt all readers as they gradually become absorbed into Blade''s dangerous world.

The gravely injured Blade wakes up in the hospital knowing that whoever attacked him will be back to finish him off, so he sets out to save his own life and the lives of Mary and little Jaz.

Hvassi flýggjar undan fólkum, hann ikki veit hvørji eru, men hann hevur illgruna um, at tey stava frá fortíð hansara