Bøger af Katherine Applegate

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.

A gorgeous paperback box set of the New York Times bestselling epic animal fantasy Endling trilogy, which Kirkus called ?simply sublime,? from powerhouse author Katherine Applegate. ?Long before I heard the word, I was used to being last. I am small. And sometimes disappointing. But I am brave as well. I am not afraid to be the first to die. I just do not want to be the last to live. I do not want to be the endling.?Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. Believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to near-extinction in the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra. After her pack is hunted down and slaughtered, Byx fears she may be the last of her species: the endling.As Byx sets out to find safe haven?and perhaps even another of her kind?she meets new allies, who have their own motivations for joining her quest. Together this ragtag group of animals and humans will help put into motion events that could bring the kingdom to the brink of war.With its unique setting, compelling animal and human characters, and fast-paced adventure, this middle grade series featuring black-and-white illustrations is the perfect next read for fans of the Wings of Fire and Warriors series and A Wolf Called Wander.

Endling - an individual animal that is the last in its species or subspecies Byx is used to being the smallest and the youngest. But for all of her young life, she's also been part of something bigger - part of a family, part of a pack. Until the day Byx finds herself alone, the last of the dairnes: an endling.Byx is determined to see if the legends about other dairnes she's heard over the years are true. She sets off on a quest to find others of her kind, travelling through the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra. Along the way, she meets new allies who each have their own motivation for joining her: Tobble, the worthy wobbyk; Khara, the girl of many disguises; Renzo, the thief with honour; and Gambler, the principled felivet. Together they will uncover a secret that will threaten the existence of not just the dairnes, but every other creature in their world. . .

A deeply poetic and affecting novel about the contemporary immigrant experience.

This is the latest adventure in the series that has won the Newbery Award. Powerhouse author Katherine Applegate invites readers back into Ivan's world for one last adventure--his most exciting yet.Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can't help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle--and his own twin.In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, The One and Only Family is a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable final foray into the world of Ivan, the world's favorite silverback.

For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a #1 New York Times bestseller, and by its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. Powerhouse author Katherine Applegate invites readers back into Ivan's world for one last adventure--his most exciting yet.Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can't help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle--and his own twin.In the tradition of timeless classics like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has crafted a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, unforgettable final foray into the world of Ivan, the world's favorite silverback.

From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its sequels, The One and Only Boband The One and Only Ruby.

I REMEMBEREDwith a sudden pang, my mother's words the last time we were together: It's never wrong to hope, Byx.Of course, she'd also said: Unless the truth says otherwise.Byx is used to being the youngest and the smallest. But for all her life, she's also been part of something bigger?part of a family, part of a pack. Until the terrible day Byx finds herself alone, the last of the dairnes. The endling.For dairnes, the pack is everything: root and branch, heart and soul. Byx is determined to see if the legends she's heard over the years about others of her kind are true. She sets off on a quest, traveling through the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra. Along the way, she meets new allies who each have their own motivation for joining her: Tobble, the worthy wobbyk; Khara, the girl of many disguises; Renzo, the thief with honor; and Gambler, the principled felivet.They start as Byx's friends and become her family, and together they uncover a secret that will threaten the existence of not just the dairnes but every other creature in their world.

"A man I helped to settle here""taught me a saying from Africa.""I'll bet you would like it: ""A cow is God with a wet nose."Kek comes from Africa where he lived with his mother, father, and brother. But only he and his mother have survived. Now she's missing, and Kek has been sent to a new home. In America, he sees snow for the first time, and feels its sting. He wonders if the people in this new place will be like the winter--cold and unkind. But slowly he makes friends: a girl in foster care, an old woman with a rundown farm, and a sweet, sad cow that reminds Kek of home. As he waits for word of his mother's fate, Kek weathers the tough Minnesota winter by finding warmth in his new friendships, strength in his memories, and belief in his new country.

The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"--people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best--writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.This book has Common Core connections.

When lovers are torn . . . between past and present KATE chose Tosh over Justin-then Tosh cheated on her. But now Justin is with Marta, and it looks as if Kate has lost the chance to win Justin back. MARTA can't forgive Dominic for hurting her-even as he clings to life. Will Marta confess her feelings before it's too late? CHELSEA and Connor are thrown together for a night of unforgettable passion. But is one steamy night enough to save a whole marriage?

Justin is back . . . and Kate must choose. KATE's frozen heart has finally melted-for Tosh. Then Justin returns and vows to win her back. Is there room in Kate's life for two guys? MARTA has fallen for Dominic, so she's devastated to discover he's responsible for the terrible event that changed her life. Can Dominic's love make her forget her pain? CHELSEA has left Connor. Seeing him with another woman makes her realize just how much she still needs him. But has Chelsea already lost Connor forever?

They thought they could leave . . . but love brought them back. KATE is desperate to fan the flames of her once fiery romance with Justin. When tragedy tears them apart, will Kate find comfort with another guy? CHELSEA and CONNOR need a vacation in Ocean City to save their rocky marriage. But will the cool surf and orange sunsets tame Connor's wild heart and wandering eye? GRACE swore she would never come back to the beach, but her passion for David forces her to return. Will she regret it for the rest of her life?

Justine is sailing off into the sunset . . . who's going to be his mate? KATE would sacrifice anything to be with Justin-except her college scholarship. Will Justin's plan to sail around the world fit into Kate's big-city dream? GRACE thought that Justin was history. But when Kate takes off for college, will Justin come running back to Grace? CHELSEA survived her near-miss marriage to Connor. But can she live without him?

When the summer ends . . . will love keep going? CHELSEA loves Conner so deeply that she can't imagine life without him. But will marriage cement their love-or destroy it? KATE never thought loving Justin could feel this good. But when Justin finishes building his boat, will he sail away from her forever? GRACE'S drinking is out of control. David says he loves her and will help. But is a recovering alcoholic the right guy to have around?

The continuing story of one intense summer that will change their lives forever GRACE thought moving out of her mother's place would fix her messed-up life. But now she's moved in with Justin, the first guy she ever wanted . . . and with Kate, the only girl Justin's ever loved. KATE'S still crazy about Justin-but she can't forget he hurt her once. Will she ever be any match for Grace? CHELSEA'S finally found the courage to dump her stuffy boyfriend, but is she ready for an outlaw like Connor?

Recent high school grad Kate Quinn had the perfect summer planned-a prestigious internship at the Safe Seas Marine Conservation complete with prime beachside accommodations. It seemed the perfect setting to clear her head and prepare for the future while letting go of her past. But when her best friend Chelsea joins her at the last minute, Kate's plans for a quiet summer go right out the window. First she loses her prized dorm room and she and Chelsea are forced to sink their life savings into a five-bedroom rental. As if finding three roommates wasn't hard enough, it turns out the tenant in the adjoining boat house just happens to be Justin Garret, the sexy lifeguard from last summer-the very person Kate's been trying so hard to forget.

A humorous and moving middle-grade, illustrated novel about a shelter that houses stray dogs - and robot dogs! - from powerhouse authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko.

Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with her crow friend Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this "wishtree" watches over the neighborhood. You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experiences as a wishtree are more important than ever. Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, Wishtree is Katherine Applegate at her very best, writing from the heart.