Karen Grace McCombie (* 28. August 1963 in Aberdeen) ist eine schottische Kinder- und Jugendbuchautorin. Sie ist für ihre Buchreihen mit den jeweils namensgebenden Heldinnen Stella und Abby bekannt. Bevor Karen McCombie zu schreiben begann, war sie Redakteurin für verschiedene Jugendmagazine. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihrer Tochter in London.
Targeted towards readers aged 9 and up, this book features engaging narratives and themes that resonate with young audiences. It combines adventure and relatable characters, encouraging exploration of important life lessons. The Dark Blue band indicates a level of complexity that challenges young readers while still being accessible, making it an excellent choice for fostering a love of reading in children.
Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
A smashed china dragon helps Tyra bond with her new classmates as she discovers that sometimes when something is repaired it can become even more special than it was before.
Karen McCombie explores identity, friendship and fresh starts in this touching tale perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Karen McCombie explores identity, friendship and fresh starts in this touching tale perfectly pitched for struggling teen readers. Ketty doesn't remember anything about the accident, or much from before. The doctors say her memories will come back, but in the meantime school is a frightening and confusing place. Otis seems to be her only friend - he's kind and caring, funny too. And he may hold the key to remembering the old Ketty ... But will Ketty recognise or even like the girl she used to be?
With his space-pod destroyed, the Star Boy is adapting to life on Earth with help from his friends. Kiki's long list of don'ts is a reminder of how hard passing for a human is, but more troubling for the Star Boy is the strange pings and pangs he's experiencing and the hard-to-hide electrical surges that threaten to reveal his alien self...
Fagin's infamous gang comes to life once again in this exciting Oliver Twist- inspired adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
Set against the backdrop of 1904 London, the story unfolds at Alexandra Palace, a site rich with history and intrigue. The narrative weaves together the lives of various characters, exploring themes of ambition, societal change, and personal conflict. As events unfold, the characters navigate their aspirations and relationships amidst the vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere of the era, revealing the complexities of life during this transformative period in British history.
Zac and Eddie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She's tried everything - cats, bunnies, even axolotls! - and she just can't find the right one.But when the trio go mudlarking in the riverbank, they find a creature unlike anything else. Granny Mo might have set out to look for a pet, but now she's got a monster on her hands and it's about to get up to some mischief!
When the Star Boy's space-pod crashes to Earth it gives him the perfect opportunity to study humans close up while he awaits rescue. Two in particular catch his attention - a boy named Wes and a girl named Kiki. But as his curiosity grows so does his courage until the Star Boy follows Wes and Kiki into school ... and into their lives.
2 Minuten und 39 Sekunden war Ketty tot, so sagen es ihre Ärzte. Ketty ist auf dem Weg der Besserung. Aber sie kann sich weder an den Unfall erinnern, noch an das, was davor war. Zurück in der Schule, erscheint ihr alles fremd. Gesichter, Namen und Orte flattern wie Schmetterlinge in ihrem Kopf herum, die sie nicht zu fassen kriegt. Ab dem ersten Tag kümmert sich Otis um Ketty – bei ihm fühlt sie sich wohl. Bis eine Erinnerung zu ihr zurückkommt. Plötzlich weiß Ketty nicht mehr, ob sie Otis vertrauen kann. Eine mitreißende Geschichte über die Suche nach sich selbst und die erste Liebe – leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar! Mehr zu den super lesbaren Büchern unter www.superlesbar.de
