Cette série plonge dans un monde où de jeunes protagonistes découvrent d'incroyables capacités magiques à une époque où toute sorcellerie est strictement interdite. Suivez leur combat pour la liberté et l'identité alors qu'ils s'efforcent de cacher leurs pouvoirs à un régime totalitaire. C'est un récit captivant de courage, de liens familiaux et de découverte de son propre destin dans un monde périlleux.
The government has seized control of society, and now kids are disappearing. For 15 year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside-down when they are hauled out of bed one night, separated from their parents, and thrown into a secret compound While imprisoned they start exhibiting strange abilities and powers. Ages 13+.
When a dystopian government controls every aspect of society, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood may be the world's only hope in this magical beginning of James Patterson's Witch & Wizard series. Everything is about to change. The government has seized control of every aspect of society, and this is the astonishing story of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and a wizard. Thousands of young people have been kidnapped; some have been accused; many others remain missing. Their fate is unknown, and the worst is feared-for the ruling regime will stop at nothing to suppress life and liberty, music and books, art and magic . . . and the pursuit of being a normal teenager.
Ever since Whit and Wisty Allgood were torn from their home and family in the middle of the night, the soldiers of the New Order government have relentlessly tried to capture and execute them for 'collusion, conspiracy, and experimentation with the dark and foul arts'.
Hrůzný režim, který nastolil Jediný, který soudí, a Jediný, který je jediný, zakazuje nejen kouzla, ale i hudbu, knihy a umění. Whisty a Whit se podaří shromáždit děti, kterým se podařilo uprchnout před Novým řádem, a stanou se vůdci hnutí odporu. V líčení absolutní kontroly nad lidmi připomíná kniha Orwellův román 1984. V hierarchii mocných je nejvyšší “The One Who is The One”, Jediný, který je jediný. Jediný chce odpor zdolat a získat „ Whistyin dar“ a mít tak neomezenou moc. „Dívka s darem“ - Tak o Whisty mluví ti, kteří ji chtějí zničit, i děti, které doufají, že změní hrůzný režim... James Patterson je nejprodávanějším autorem bestselerů za rok 2012, v anketě se stal nejoblíbenějším autorem americké mládeže: Children´s Choice Book Awards Author.
Whit und Wisty sind dem Einen zwar entkommen, doch dieser lässt sie nun das ganze Ausmaß seiner Bosheit spüren: Eine grauenhafte Seuche ist ausgebrochen und nur Whit und Wisty können die Menschheit vor dem Untergang bewahren. Zudem verdichten sich Hinweise, dass ihre Eltern gar nicht tot sind. Doch um sie zu retten, müssen die Geschwister erneut ins Schattenland reisen. "Verborgenes Feuer“ ist der dritte Band der Witch & Wizard-Trilogie von Bestsellerautor James Patterson. Spannende Action und Nervenkitzel garantiert!
In this thrilling continuation, the bond between siblings Whit and Wisty Allgood is tested as they navigate newfound tensions after defeating a tyrant. Wisty becomes enchanted by a mysterious stranger named Heath, creating conflict between the siblings. As they face challenges in their magical world, the story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the complexities of growing up while wielding extraordinary powers.
Whit Allgood is renowned for healing the victimised. But now the people of his City have turned their backs on all who use magic, and Whit is faced with a terrible choice: give up his power or let good people die. Wisty Allgood once saved the City from despair, but now she watches over a society that fears her power and is unwilling to accept her as she is. Increasingly bitter and isolated, she is on the brink of abandoning everyone she's ever cared for. All the while, a daunting but charismatic new enemy with unsurmountable power is gathering legions of cult followers, enslaving thousands, and wrenching public opinion against its former heroes... making the City vulnerable to a ctastrophic attack from which it would never recover. With the Allgoods unable to help, will evil finally take back control?