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Adam Gidwitz

    Adam Gidwitz schreibt Geschichten, die sowohl unterhaltsam als auch aufschlussreich sind und die Leser oft mit ihrer Tiefe überraschen. Seine Erzählungen erforschen beständige Themen wie Freundschaft, Tapferkeit und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Mit einem scharfen Blick für Details und einer Prise Humor zieht er junge Leser in Welten voller Abenteuer und unerwarteter Wendungen.

    The Grimm Conclusion
    The Secret of the Himalayas
    The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
    Star Wars - Das Imperium schlägt zurück
    Steuer-Paket 2024: Ertragsteuern und Umsatzsteuer
    Eine dunkle & grimmige Geschichte
    • 2024

      An instant New York Times bestseller! “Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book,” -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony “Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you.” -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065 Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy. The first book in a duology, Max in the House of Spies is a thought-provoking World War II story as only acclaimed storyteller Adam Gidwitz can tell it—fast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart.

      Max in the House of Spies
    • 2021

      The Secret of the Himalayas

      • 208 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      4,3(24)Abgeben

      Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan, this latest installment in the Unicorn Rescue Society series features a collaboration between acclaimed author Hena Khan and Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz. Readers can expect an exciting adventure filled with unique creatures and cultural elements, as the protagonists embark on a journey that blends fantasy with rich storytelling.

      The Secret of the Himalayas
    • 2020

      The Madre de Aguas of Cuba

      • 224 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      4,2(193)Abgeben

      Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest adventure in the NYT bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society series as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas. In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and Professor Fauna fly to Cuba and endeavor to rescue the Madre de aguas. Unfortunately, it tries to kill them. Meanwhile, the Schmoke Brothers' goons are driving around Havana, dumping pink sludge into the sewers. What is going on? Can Elliot and Uchenna end the drought? Stop the Schmokes? Or will the creature they are trying to save just eat them instead?

      The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
    • 2019

      The Chupacabras of the Río Grande

      • 208 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      4,3(33)Abgeben

      The latest adventure in the Unicorn Rescue Society features a journey to the U.S.-Mexican border, where young protagonists team up with legendary chupacabras. Co-authored by Pura Belpré Honor-winning David Bowles and Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz, this story blends cultural folklore with excitement, highlighting the importance of friendship and teamwork in their quest to protect these mythical creatures.

      The Chupacabras of the Río Grande
    • 2019

      Star Wars: So You Want to Be a Jedi?

      • 304 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,3(25)Abgeben

      So you want to be a Jedi? It seems cool. You can move things with your mind. Control people with your thoughts. Oh, and the lightsabers. Yeah, those are awesome. But it's not all mind control and weaponized flashlights. Being a Jedi is hard work. Also, there are bad guys. Lots of bad guys. Who want to kill you. Do you still want to be a Jedi? Well, this book tells the tale of one of the greatest Jedi ever.

      Star Wars: So You Want to Be a Jedi?
    • 2019

      The Basque Dragon

      • 208 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden
      4,0(10)Abgeben

      The first two adventures of the Unicorn Rescue Society are coming to paperback with a lively cover update and a brand-new bonus story.

      The Basque Dragon
    • 2018

      Sasquatch And The Muckleshoot

      • 176 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      The third book in the fully illustrated, globe-trotting new middle grade fantasy adventure series about mythical creatures and their cultures of origin, from the Newbery Honor winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale.

      Sasquatch And The Muckleshoot
    • 2018

      The Creature of the Pines

      • 192 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden
      3,9(1848)Abgeben

      A New York Times bestseller—now available in paperback. INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS STORY about the medieval Secret Order of the Unicorn! Unicorns are real. (At least we think they are.) Are you ready to protect the creatures of myth and legend? Then you belong in The Unicorn Rescue Society. HURRY–THE CREATURES NEED YOU! Elliot Eisner isn't exactly thrilled with the first day at his new school. His class is going on a field trip to a creepy forest called the Pine Barrens. The trip is being led by Professor Fauna, the weirdest teacher Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn’t afraid of danger. She likes danger. Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatures. Together with Professor Fauna, Elliot and Uchenna must help rescue a Jersey Devil from a duo of conniving, greedy billionaires, the Schmoke Brothers. Join Elliot and Uchenna on their very first quest as members of the Unicorn Rescue Society in this fantasy-adventure series from Adam Gidwitz, the beloved bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitors Tale and A Tale Dark & Grimm. Illustrated throughout, this is the perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of adventure, fun, and friendship.

      The Creature of the Pines