Robert C. O'Brien Bücher

Die Ratten von Nimh sind anders als alle anderen Ratten - durch Laborversuche haben sie eine geradezu unheimliche Intelligenz erlangt und lesen gelernt. Kein Wunder, dass es ihnen beinahe spielerisch gelingt, aus ihrer Gefangenschaft zu fliehen und unter dem Rosenbusch von Bauer Fitzgibbon eine Art Hochkultur der Rattenheit zu erschaffen! Doch jede Zivilisation trägt den Keim der Unzufriedenheit in sich. »Ist es richtig, dass wir so viel stehlen?«, fragen sich die Ratten; »brauchen wir noch schönere Möbel, noch mehr Teppiche und Wasserhähne?« Die Diskussion darüber, wie das gute Leben aussehen müsste, führt die Ratten von Nimh auf einen abenteuerlichen und gefahrvollen Weg.

Die 16jährige Ann hat als einzige den Atomkrieg überlebt, der über ihr Land hereingebrochen ist: Das abgeschiedene Tal, in dem sie lebt, blieb von der Katastrophe verschont. Nach einem Jahr hartem Überlebenskampf, in völliger Einsamkeit, trifft sie unerwartet einen weiteren Menschen: einen Mann. Mit einem selbstkonstruierten Schutzanzug konnte er sich aus dem strahlenverseuchten Gebiet retten und in das Tal gelangen. Ann nimmt ihn bei sich auf, voller Zweifel darüber, ob sie miteinander klarkommen werden. Mißtrauen, Angst, Haß und massive Bedrohung regieren die folgende Zeit. Schließlich faßt Ann einen folgenschweren Entschluß... (Amazon)

Das Geheimnis der silbernen Krone - bk1142; Verlag Jungbrunnen; Robert C. O´Brian; pocket_book; 1984

In this gripping and memorable middle grade fantasy from Newbery Medal–winning author Robert C. O’Brien, good and evil are locked in battle and the balance between the two can only be restored by one young girl’s determination to set things right. “It lay beside her on the pillow, shinier than silver, glowing softly, with twinkling blue stones set all around....It did not occur to her to wonder from whom it had come; she was merely aware that it was hers by right.” Ellen awakens one morning with a mysterious silver crown on the pillow beside her. What magic powers it possesses she has not yet discovered, but the sudden changes in her life are unmistakable: her house is burned down, her family has disappeared, and a man in a dark uniform is stalking her. Can Ellen ever find her family? Can she use the power of the silver crown to thwart the powers of darkness? What diabolical force hides inside the mysterious castle in the woods?

This is the new third edition of this popular and successful text on the contemporary global political economy and its historical evolution has been systematically revised and updated throughout. The impact of the banking and broader crisis is fully covered and new chapters have been added on security and on theories and methods.

Alex, a morally ambiguous lawyer, confronts his past in a celestial Recycling Center where he is given a chance for redemption through reincarnation. His journey takes him from a mosquito to various animals, all set against the vibrant backdrop of New York's Central Park. There, he joins the "Alice Gang," a colorful ensemble of creatures that congregate near the iconic Alice in Wonderland statue, as they navigate themes of transformation and the quest for moral clarity.

This collection of rediscovered poems captures a profound exploration of the human experience through the lens of youth and introspection. Each piece reflects on themes of existential dread, fleeting joy, and the quiet moments in between, creating a rich tapestry of emotion. The verses evoke vivid imagery, from silent villages to celestial wisdom, inviting readers on a journey of self-discovery and universal truth. It serves as a contemplative guide, allowing each individual to find their own reflections within the intricate narrative woven throughout the poems.

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Pasadena, this memoir recounts the imaginative adventures of Robert O'Brien and his friends before the digital age transformed childhood play. Through humor and vivid storytelling, O'Brien transports readers into a fantastical realm where they embark on thrilling escapades, from parachuting into enemy territory to exploring the Amazon and landing on Mars. The narrative celebrates the power of imagination in shaping dreams and adventures, highlighting how these creative journeys enrich our lives and broaden our perspectives.