Gennifer Choldenko Ordre des livres (chronologique)

The story follows eleven-year-old Hank as he faces the challenges of his mother's mysterious absence. Alongside his toddler sister, Boo, he embarks on a journey to find their emergency contact, a stranger who may hold the key to their situation. This quest leads them into the complexities of social services, a new school environment, and the emotional struggle of confronting secrets about their mother. The narrative explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and the search for stability in uncertain times.

The narrative follows three dogs and a mouse from Dogtown, a shelter for stray and misfit animals, as they embark on a quest for a forever home. Their journey is filled with danger and adventure, but also highlights themes of kindness and companionship. Through their experiences, the characters discover the true meaning of home and the bonds that form between them.

A humorous and moving middle-grade, illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs - and robot dogs! - from powerhouse authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.

A funny story about a lovable family and the best dog ever from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Al Capone Does My Shirts and the Tales from Alcatraz series. Fifth grade is not for amateurs, according to Liam. Luckily, he knows that being more than one-third nerd is not cool. Liam lives in the Bay area near San Francisco with his mom and two younger sisters. Dakota is fascinated by science and has a big personality but struggles to make friends; Izzy, a child with Down syndrome, makes friends easily and notices things that go past everyone else. Dad lives across town, but he's over a lot. And then there's Cupcake, their lovable German shepherd, who guards their basement apartment. Recently, Cupcake has a problem--she's peeing in the house. The kids need to make enough money to take her to the vet before their landlord upstairs finds out. And Mom and Dad have said if Cupcake doesn't stop, they will find her a new home. But the kids will never let Cupcake go. Can they save her? "A smart, funny, sweet story about a wonderfully real family. And their leaky dog." --JON SCIESZKA, the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the award-winning author of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

An engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller for readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home. Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn't speak anymore; silence is her protection. The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn't find her voice, she'll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her. This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

Set against the backdrop of Alcatraz, this charming addition to the series follows the son of a prison guard as he navigates life in a unique environment. Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko brings to life the intriguing dynamics of the infamous island prison, blending historical elements with engaging storytelling. Readers can expect a mix of adventure, character development, and the exploration of family and friendship in this captivating narrative.

Al Capone is causing trouble for Moose Flanagan again - but this time, is it deadly?It's 1936, and Matthew 'Moose' Flanagan lives on Alcatraz Island.

Moose und die Verbrecher stehen kurz davor, sich näherzukommen in dieser mit Spannung erwarteten Fortsetzung. Es ist 1935. Moose Flanagan lebt mit seiner Familie auf Alcatraz, zusammen mit den anderen Familien der Wachen und ein paar Hundert namenlosen Auftragsmördern, Betrügern, wahnsinnigen Mördern und einer Handvoll Bankräubern. Und einer dieser Verbrecher hat ihm gerade einen großen Gefallen getan. Moose hat Al Capone nie getroffen, aber vor ein paar Wochen schrieb er ihm einen Brief, in dem er ihn bat, seinen Einfluss zu nutzen, um seine Schwester Natalie in eine Schule zu bringen, die sie dringend in San Francisco benötigt. Nachdem Natalie angenommen wurde, erschien eine Notiz in Mooses frisch gewaschenem Hemd, die besagte: Erledigt. Als dieses Buch beginnt, entdeckt Moose eine neue Notiz. Diese sagt: Du bist dran. Ist sie wirklich von Capone? Was bedeutet das? Moose kann nichts riskieren, was dazu führen könnte, dass sein Vater gefeuert wird. Aber wie kann er Al Capone ignorieren?

»Ein wunderbarer Roman über den schwierigen Weg zwischen Anpassung und Selbstfindung« Stiftung Lesen Von einem ist Antonia felsenfest überzeugt: Sie lebt in der falschen Familie! Beharrlich behauptet sie ein Adoptivkind zu sein. Das würde auch erklären, warum ihre angeblichen Eltern ihre beiden musterhaft braven Schwestern offenbar viel lieber haben als die unangepasste, höchst eigenwillige 12-Jährige und ihr das Leben schwer machen. Oder ist es vielleicht doch eher umgekehrt? Erst als Antonia die junge Lehrerin Carol kennen lernt und sich zum ersten Mal wirklich verstanden fühlt, beginnt sie zu begreifen, dass jedes Ding zwei Seiten hat …

Set against the backdrop of Alcatraz, this historical fiction follows a young boy who navigates life on the infamous island, encountering notorious criminals like Al Capone. Blending adventure with mystery, the story captures the unique challenges and experiences of growing up in such an extraordinary environment. With its engaging narrative, it offers a captivating glimpse into a world where history and childhood intertwine, making it a must-read for young audiences.