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Masked Fury
A thrilling, action-packed children’s novel that blends humour, friendship, and the excitement of masked wrestling. Set in the vibrant town of Bodymassville, the story follows the legendary masked wrestler Masked Fury—a fierce, talented woman known for her dazzling moves, feline-inspired costume, and generous heart. But when the champion mysteriously disappears, the spotlight shifts to her biggest fan—Eugenio—and his quick-witted cousin…
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The Night of the Stag Beetles
A group of children’s return to nature when the world powers down. Two teenage sisters, driven from their city by war and an unprecedented energy crisis, set out on a dangerous journey to their grandparents’ mountain village. Among the peaks, they find Ginepro and his band of self-reliant children — and a new way of living, built on trust, courage, and…
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Dedalo & Dharma
It’s a summer evening when, without even realizing it, Dharma comes out of the cinema screen to escape certain death and meet that very spectator, Dedalo, who comes to the Kazan Cinema every single day to see her. Dedalo is thirteen and has an unbridled passion for films and Dharma, who’s the same age, is a character who escaped a destiny which,…
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The Pikes of Lake Road
Thirty-three days of secrets, dares, and the summer that changed everything. With all the spontaneity of his thirteen years, Mauri retraces the thirty-three days that have made him grow up, starting on that 14th June when his best friend, Brando, dives into the lake and never resurfaces. But incredulous grief soon gives way to doubt: mysterious notes written in Brando’s…
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The Evil Twenty
What would the stories we love be without their villains? They give weight to the shadows of the human soul. They let us feel contrast, complexity, danger—and sometimes, even recognition. In The Evil Twenty, Manlio Castagna invites readers on a journey into the minds of twenty of the greatest villains of all time, in twenty powerful short stories that explore…
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The Children Of The Forest
The adventure of two wolves experiencing freedom for the first time. Achille and Ulisse were born wild, but raised by humans, with an impossible goal: return them to the wild without losing what makes them wolves. Author Giuseppe Festa spent fifteen months with the wildlife conservation team in charge of this ambitious project, witnessing firsthand their joys and struggles. His…
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In The Pard’s Shadow
Some creatures are meant to stay hidden. Some truths are not. Five teens. One summer. A forest full of secrets. They came to study nature. No one expected to find claw marks. Or silence. Or fear. Locals whisper about the “pard”—a creature that doesn’t exist. At least, that’s what they’re told. But something is watching. And someone is hiding the truth. As the forest closes in,…
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The Coming of The Bear
Some animals are born to be free. Some people learn to be. A story of courage, connection, and a bear’s journey home. Karhu is a bear who doesn’t know how to be wild. Viola and Kevin are two teens sent to help set him free. At first, it’s just a summer project: hike, take notes, check the collar. But then the…
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Free To Be Me
In a world full of expectations and labels, being yourself can feel like an act of defiance. Camilla Mancini shares her thoughts, doubts and dreams with honesty and humour in this intimate, insightful and empowering read. It’s not a manual – it’s a mirror: for anyone who’s still figuring things out and wants to do it their own way. Told…
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My Friend Is a Witch – Book 3 – Morgana’s Diadem
Clarabella steals a cursed tiara and turns into a horse! Priscilla, Miriam and Bartholomeus must travel through the Lat Door on the Right to reach Avalon and break the spell. Priscilla is a little witch who’s just moved to town with her magical family and a shapeshifting owl-boy named Bartholomeus. She’s supposed to keep her powers hidden from “Non-Magickers”… but her emotions keep…
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My Friend Is a Witch – Book 2 – A Mummy at the Market
To impress her crush, Miriam visits a magical market with Priscilla… and gets chased by a touchy Ancient Egyptian mummy! Priscilla is a little witch who’s just moved to town with her magical family and a shapeshifting owl-boy named Bartholomeus. She’s supposed to keep her powers hidden from “Non-Magickers”… but her emotions keep getting in the way. Miriam is quiet,…
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My Friend Is a Witch – Book 1 – A Strange Classmate
The new girl in Miriam’s class causes blue teeth, hair on fire, and storms during maths tests. It doesn’t take long to realise: Priscilla is not your average student. Priscilla is a little witch who’s just moved to town with her magical family and a shapeshifting owl-boy named Bartholomeus. She’s supposed to keep her powers hidden from “Non-Magickers”… but her…
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The Legendary Treasure of Hell Gate
New York City, 1927. Five kids from East Harlem — nicknamed the Roaches — stumble on a dead man beneath the Hell Gate bridge. Among his belongings, they find a matchbox containing a strange drawing and a key. It’s the start of a treasure hunt leading to the sunken British ship HMS Hussar and its legendary gold cargo. As they…
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Snot & Splash
What if one day all the holes disappeared from the world? Would doughnuts still be doughnuts? How would you open a door without a keyhole? The residents of Elsewhere have a serious problem: someone is stealing all the holes. Keyholes, doughnuts, birdboxes… nothing is safe. And to make things worse, the weather has gone completely mad—garbage is falling from the sky.…
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Darkmare
A surreal night. A haunted amusement park. One boy’s quest to save a dream. Twelve-year-old Guido Anselmo lives for cinema. But when he discovers the mysterious biography of Klaus Voynik — a cursed filmmaker who died under strange circumstances — and realises the final chapter is missing, he’s determined to uncover the truth. His search leads him to an abandoned film studio-turned-amusement…
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Draconis Chronicon
Five children on a journey. A legendary dragon. An epic adventure in a magical Middle Ages. Salerno, 1066. A preacher wanders the streets announcing the end of the world: “The Beast is stirring again! Fear the dragon, because the day of the eclipse is near!” The young Barliario doesn’t pay attention to those words of doom, but that same evening his…
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The Summer of the Great Bear
The true story of a woman and the bear who saved her. In the heart of the Apennines, a tiny female bear cub is found motherless, hungry, and not yet weaned. Just four months old and weighing barely three kilos, her future seems sealed: a life in captivity. But at the Abruzzo National Park, biologist Roberta refuses to give up.…
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Like Cicadas
The summer Teresa turns twelve, everything feels out of sync. Her friends talk about nail polish, crushes, and growing up—while she still clings to old games and scraped knees. At the family’s usual seaside village, she braces for the loneliest summer ever. Then she meets Agata: quiet, magnetic, and unlike anyone she has ever met before. What begins as a…
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Mysteries of Summer
Six mysteries. One season where mystery never takes a break. Six original summer stories by Italian acclaimed authors. A girl haunted by a ghost who might be herself. A cursed necklace passed from hand to hand. A school trip gone terrifyingly wrong… Each tale is a standalone mystery—spine-chilling, elegant, or surreal—set in the inescapable heat of the Italian summer. A fresh,…
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We Are Fire
When love burns, nothing is safe, not even the friendships we thought would last forever. A heady, sun-drenched summer in Puglia. A legendary friendship. A girl who changes everything. Charming and reckless, Nicolas is used to getting what he wants. His quieter best friend, Alex, has always followed him. But when they both fall for the same girl, Mia, their loyalty is…
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