Foreign Rights Catalogue Loewe Spring 2009

Foreign Rights Catalogue Spring 2009 Spring 2009

Dear colleagues and partners, welcome to our latest Foreign Rights List! We’re happy to present you our novelties for Spring 2009, along with a choice of long-sellers and our most successful titles.

For adolescents and young adults Derek Meister has written “Ghosthunter – The Light That Will Kill You”, a brilliant mixture of thriller, science ﬁ ction, and mystery. A true page-turner for an all-age audience!

With “Half-Vampire in Love” you will ﬁ nd a new title in our extremely popular series The Vampire Sisters for readers aged 10+ by the young and highly talented author Franziska Gehm. In this fourth volume, the twins Daka and Silvania are forced to walk a mile in each other’s shoes and ﬁ nd out that being a half-vampire actually is not half bad!

Our board book list includes another highlight for the very young: in the Can You Find It?-series, Ulla Bartl has created a beautiful girls’ title “Can You Find the Golden Crown?”. Co-editions for this series and other titles from our list are scheduled. Please feel free to contact us for schedules and prices!

We do hope you enjoy our new catalogue! If you have any questions about our titles, please do not hesitate to contact either us or one of the agencies representing our program. We will be happy to send you reading copies, and to provide you with more material or any further information!

Looking forward to hearing from you, and kind regards to wherever you are!

All best, Your Loewe Rights Team Can You Find It? Books for the Very Young

Look and Discover NEW Ulla Bartl Wo ist die goldene Krone? Can You Find the Golden Crown? 23.5 × 31.5 cm, no. 4217, board with peepholes 16 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Ulla Bartl for children aged 3+

Excitement in the Princess’ Palace: preparations for a party are going on – what a teeming crowd! And where in all this chaos can the golden crown be found? If it is nowhere to be seen, just turn the page and one of the peepholes shows you the crown. A journey from the realm of the Ice Queen through the Fairy Land to the Princess’ Party.

Concept: • two popular picture book concepts in one: “Can you find it?“- scenes and peepholes combined • on each page through one of the peepholes the golden crown can be seen • six titles now available in this series: Princess, Dinosaurs, Pirate Flag, Knight’s Rights sold (selected titles from the series): Castle, Construction Site and Football Danish, Dutch, French

Backlist:

Joachim Krause Joachim Krause Wilfried Gebhard Wo ist die Piratenflagge? Wo ist der kleine Dino? Wo ist der Fußball? Can You Find the Pirate Flag? Can You Find the Little Dino? Can You Find the Football? 23.5 × 31.5 cm, board, no. 5961 23.5 × 31.5 cm, board, no. 5962 23.5 × 31.5 cm, board, no. 5644 16 pages, fully illustrated in colour 16 pages, fully illustrated in colour 16 pages, fully illustrated in colour by the author, Kindergarten age by the author, Kindergarten age by the author, Kindergarten age

3 Books for the Very Young Many little Stories

Stories For Every Occasion

Mein allererstes Vorlesebuch My Very First Book to Read Out Aloud NEW 15.0 × 16.0 cm, board, no. 6623, 32 pages fully illustrated in colour, for children aged 18 months +

Lots of things to look at for the very young: Boris Bear wants to make up with his friend, the little Ladybug is really courageous, and the animals sing a song for their best friends. And finally, when it is time to go to bed, there is nothing better than to snuggle up with your favourite stuffed animal and journey to the land of dreams. Many little stories and rhymes to read out aloud for the very young. Stories to accompany children all day long.

Concept: • 15 short texts and rhymes about different topics on 15 double pages • first stories and poems to read out aloud • imaginative and lovely illustrations • to look at, listen and dream Double page from All rights available. “My Very First Book to Read Out Aloud”

Backlist:

Sarah Roth Sabine Cuno Katja Reider Katja Reider Viele kleine Schmuse- Viele kleine Prinzessinnen- Viele kleine Mutgeschichten Viele kleine Kuschel- geschichten Geschichten Little Stories of Bravery geschichten Little Cuddling-Stories Little Stories of Princesses 18.0 × 20.0 cm, board Little Snuggle-Stories 18.0 × 20.0 cm, board 18.0 × 20.0 cm, board no. 5641, 32 pages 18.0 × 20.0 cm, board no. 5891, 32 pages no. 6144, 32 pages fully illustrated in colour no. 5289, 32 pages fully illustrated in colour by fully illustrated in colour by by Kerstin M. Schuld, fully illustrated in colour by Marina Rachner, Toddlers Stefanie Dahle, Toddlers Toddlers Antje Flad, Toddlers

4 Collections Books for the Very Young

Story Collections For Reading Aloud

Cornelia Funke erzählt von Bücherfressern, Dachbodengespenstern und anderen Helden Cornelia Funke Tells of Book-Eaters, Ghosts in the Attic and Other Heroes 16.0 × 22.5 cm, hardcover with ribbon page marker 208 pages, fully illustrated in colour, no. 6056 cover illustration by Sybille Hein for readers aged 8+

A special book by a special author deserves a special refurbish ment: a magnificent cover illustration full of at- mosphere by the popular illustrator of children’s books Sybille Hein, half-linen bound and ribbon page marker make this omnibus volume a very special treasure.

Rights sold: Chinese, Greek, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Thai

Groß und mutig, das bin ich! I’m Courageous, I Can Do That! NEW Stories to Encourage Children 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6586 128 pages, fully illustrated in colour, for children aged 4+

When children start to explore their environment there are always moments in which they need advice, consolation or support. And sometimes they have to pluck up all their courage to get through a difficult situation. Imaginative stories help children to get over little worries and problems of their every day life. • sequel to “You Are Unique!” • stories to read out aloud which offer solutions to problems any child might have • attractive collective volume with the topics “encouragement” and “making up after a fight”

All rights available.

Backlist: Dich gibt´s nur einmal auf der Welt You Are Unique 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover no. 6210, 128 pages fully illustrated in colour for children aged 4+

5 Books for the Very Young Educational Picture Books

Picture Books That Take Care Of Little Worries

Jana Frey Kann ich schon! Die kleine Elfe ist schon groß NEW I Can Do That The Little Fairy Is All Grown Up 22.0 × 29.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6584 32 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Betina Gotzen-Beek, for children aged 3+

“I can do the best somersaults and conjure up pink pudding and fly higher than a butterfly!” Emma the little fairy can do absolutely anything and is really grown up. Her best friend Egon however is still a baby-fairy who can’t even fly prop- erly. Does Emma have to find another best friend? But as her baby sister Florentina is in danger all of a sudden Emma realizes that she is lucky to have Egon, because it turns out he’s the best sister-saver in the whole wide world. In a magical, playful manner, Jana Frey tells a story about growing up, learning, and being self-sufficient. Concept: • typical topics from the every day life of a child, All rights available. told in an entertaining manner • magical illustrations by Betina Gotzen-Beek • a story about growing up and friendship • sequel to the two fairy titles “I Want, I Want” and “Always Me, Always Me” Backlist:

Jana Frey Jana Frey Jana Frey Ich will! Ich will! Immer ich! Immer ich! Jetzt bin ich groß – Die kleine Elfe hat viele Wünsche Die kleine Elfe will das nicht die Schule geht los I Want! I Want! Always Me, Always Me! Now I’m Big – The Fairy With Too Many Wishes The Little Fairy Does Not Want to Do This Now I’m Starting School for children aged 4+ for children aged 4+ for children aged 4+ Rights sold: Chinese, Rights sold: Chinese, Danish, Korean Danish, Korean, Polish

6 For Strong Children Books for the Very Young

Growing Up Safely

Dagmar Geisler Ich geh doch nicht mit Jedem mit! NEW I Won’t Go With Strangers! 22.0 × 29.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6239 32 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Dagmar Geisler, for children aged 3+

Lou knows exactly that she is not supposed to go home with just anybody. Mum has told her to wait for whoever is to get her from the Kinder- garten. So she has to wait for this person and is not to go with anybody else, regardless if she knows them or not: neither the nice old lady, nor the friendly man or the neighbour are supposed to pick her up. Lou has promised her mother to wait for her brother to get her. And so she waits until he turns up.

Concept: • in lots of cases of child abuse the per petra- tors are known by the child and his/her family. Therefore it is essential that children follow their parents’ advice and don’t go with anyone but the appointed person • a serious topic that is conveyed in a playful and sensitive manner • creative illustrations by Dagmar Geisler

All rights available.

Backlist: Double page from “I Won’t Go With Strangers!”

Mirjam Pressler Wir sind schon ganz groß! Geschichten, die stark machen We Are Big Children! Stories That Make Children Strong 24.0 × 26.5 cm, hardcover 104 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Dagmar Geisler, for children aged 3+ Rights sold: Danish, Finnish, Icelandic

7 Books for the Very Young Humour

Best Selling Picture Book Series

Welcome to Dr. Tubby’s Surgery! In these delightfully illustrated picture books, Dr. Tubby cures his animal friends of various diseases and gives advice to all his patients: the picture books’ titles “Laughter Is the Best Medicine”, “Take a Heart Meet Your Fear”, and “Mini, But Mighty” are his message not only for his patients but for all readers alike. An enormous success in Germany and abroad – translation rights have been sold to eleven different languages!

All titles by Uli Geißler: 24.0 × 26.5 cm, hardcover, 32 pages fully illustrated in colour by Günther Jakobs, Kindergarten age

Trau dich, spring über deinen Schatten! Take a Chance, Meet Your Fear no. 6078 Rights sold: Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean

Lachen ist die beste Medizin Laughter Is the Best Medicine no. 5852 Rights sold: Catalan, Chinese, Danish, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Slovenian, Spanish, Thai

English sample translation Klein, aber ohooo! available Mini, but Mighty! no. 6351 Rights sold: Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Slovenian

8 Magic Steam Engine Books for the Very Young

Pirates Aboard!

Sandra Grimm NEW Die magische Dampflok – Attacke! auf dem Piratenschiff Magic Steam Engine: Attack On Board The Pirate Ship! 20.5 × 24.0 cm, hardcover, no. 6522 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Ute Simon for children aged 4+

The Magic Steam Engine has transported the children on board of a pirate ship - shrunk to the size of an apple, and the terrifying captain Fire- beard has put it into his pocket and wants to keep it as a toy! Professor Zweistein, Tina and Jesper have to fight him: they need a cunning plan to get their Magic Steam Engine back …

Concept: • another exciting adventure through space and time with the Magic Steam Engine • extraordinary layout adapted to the adventurous content • many detailed illustrations that convey first knowledge for children aged 4+ • “Research Report” and fold-out pages at the end of the book

Double pages from “Attack On Board All rights available. The Pirate Ship”

Backlist:

Sandra Grimm Sandra Grimm Die magische Dampflok Die magische Dampflok Entdeckungsreise in den Wald Im Land der Dinosaurier The Magic Steam Engine The Magic Steam Engine Discovery Adventures In the Land of Dinosaurs in the Forest 20.5 × 24.0 cm, hardcover 20.5 × 24.0 cm, hardcover no. 6241, 48 pages no. 6242, 48 pages fully illustrated in fully illustrated in colour colour by Ute Simon by Ute Simon for children aged 4+ for children aged 4+

9 Books for the Very Young Easy Reading Together

NEW I Read For You, …

Sarah Herzhoff Drafunkel, der kleine Drache Drafunkel the Little Dragon 16.0 × 22.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6637 96 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Sabine Kraushaar for readers aged 6+

Theo doesn’t believe his eyes as he finds Drafun- kel the little dragon in the forest. The dragon soon learns to talk and teaches Theo to breathe fire. And that is highly helpful, too, as the two set out to find Drafunkel’s mother and have to brave many dangers on their way.

Double page from “Drafunkel the Little Dragon”

To be read by child

To be read by adult

10 Easy Reading Together Books for the Very Young

… and You For Me!

Alexandra Fischer-Hunold Prinzessin Rosalea und das Geheimrezept Princess Rosalea and the Secret Recipe 16.0 × 22.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6638 96 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Julia Ginsbach for readers aged 6+

Rosalea receives a special present: a magical music box that makes her greatest wish come true. She is transported to a magical realm and turned into a princess! Now she has to deliver the inhabitants of this realm from the curse of an evil enchantress. Luckily Rosalea has a secret recipe up her sleeve …

• one story sub-divided in several chapters, read by a child and a grown-up together • the texts work like a role-play: the children read the part of the protagonist, while the grown-up reads the other characters as well as the voice-over • the texts differ in font, layout and extent, adapted to the children’s needs • ideal for parents and grandparents who want to assist in the process of learning NEW to read

All rights available.

11 First Reading Series Loewe Reading Ladder

Over The Reliable 30 Years of Route to Reading Success

The four steps of the Loewe Reading Ladder have the right length of text and e Loew degree of difficulty for each age group. Th e Each level has two different types of g L adin adde books: one with several short stories on Re r an exciting topic for children who are better at reading shorter texts, and one with a single longer story for more ex- by-st tep- ep perienced readers. S success to In this way the child’s reading ability is catered for individually within each step.

Step 4 Reading Lion Reading Lion Champion • 6 to 8 stories per volume 8+ • An exciting children’s novel on a topic popular with children for expert young readers • Many coloured illustrations • Illustrated in colour • Well-known authors • 15.3 × 21.5 cm, bound, • Large letters 80 pages • 15.3 × 21.5 cm, bound, 64 pages Step 3 Reading Elephant Reading Pirates 7+ • A story for more practised readers • Very short stories on an attractive • Clearly structured texts children’s topic • On each spread at least one • Many coloured illustrations coloured illustration • 15.3 × 21.5 cm, bound, 64 pages • 15.3 × 21.5 cm, bound, 64 pages

Reading Tiger Reading Sparrow • Several short stories revolving Step 2 • The first little story for reading around one interesting topic 6+ independently • Clear layout: text and pictures • Easily manageable text quantity can easily be related per page • 18.0 × 24.5 cm, bound, 48 pages • Many coloured illustrations • 18.0 × 24.5 cm, bound, 40 pages Picture Mouse • 4 short stories about a loveable Picture Dragon character Step 1 • One story for reading aloud divided • Nouns are replaced by pictures 5+ into several chapters • List of all nouns and corresponding • Nouns are replaced by pictures pictures in the back of the book • Many illustrations • Large writing, clear layout • 18.0 × 24.5 cm, bound, 40 pages • 18.0 × 24.5 cm, bound, 48 pages

12 Picture Mouse / Picture Dragon First Reading Series

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 1: Picture Mouse

Each title in the Picture Mouse series contains four short stories about the adventures of a loveable character or an exciting place. In the text all the NEW NEW nouns are replaced with small pictures, which children of 5 and up will be able to rec og- nize and name while they are being read the story. Learning to read with pictures becomes a truly exciting game!

34 titles available. Christina Koenig Werner Färber Bildermaus-Geschichten Bildermaus-Geschichten von der kleinen Ballerina vom kleinen Mammut Rights sold (selected titles): Picture Mouse Stories Picture Mouse Stories Spanish, Catalan, Lithuanian, of the Little Ballet Dancer of the Little Mammoth Czech, Polish 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5978 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6271 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by by Gertrud Schrör, for children aged 5+ Dorothea Ackroyd, for children aged 5+

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 1: Picture Dragon

Double page from “The Wild Vikings on a Dangerous Mission”

NEW

Maja von Vogel Each title in the Picture Dragon ser- 20 titles available. Bilderdrache: Die wilden Wikinger ies contains one story for reading in gefährlicher Mission aloud divided into sev eral chap- Rights sold (selected titles): Picture Dragon: The Wild Vikings on a Dangerous Mission ters. Throughout the text, all nouns Spanish, Catalan, Slovenian, 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6137 are replaced by pictures. A list of Chinese (Mainland) 40 pages, fully illustrated in colour all nouns and corresponding pic- by Ines Rarisch, for children aged 5+ tures is included.

13 First Reading Series Reading Tiger / Reading Sparrow

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 2: Reading Tiger

Four short Reading Tiger sto- NEW ries in each book, centring on a popular subject, are ideal for new readers of 6 and up to read independently. The very short text sections in large, easy-to-read typeface guaran- NEW tee reading success, and four pictures on every double page are a further aid to understand- ing the text.

33 titles available.

Sandra Grimm THiLO Rights sold (selected titles): Lesetiger Prinzessinnengeschichten Lesetiger Schatzsuchergeschichten Reading Tiger Princess Stories Reading Tiger Treasure Hunt Stories Spanish, Catalan, Hungarian, 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6334 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6342 Lithuanian, Czech, Polish, 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Chinese (Mainland) Katharina Wieker, for readers aged 6+ Eva Czerwenka, for readers aged 6+

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 2: Reading Sparrow

Double page from “Let’s Dance, Little Fairy!”

NEW

Katja Reider The Reading Sparrow titles 25 titles available. Lesespatz: Lass uns tanzen, kleine Fee! offer the first little story for chil- Reading Sparrow, d ren to read on their own. The Rights sold (selected titles): Let’s Dance, Little Fairy! easily manageable text quan- Spanish, Catalan, Hungarian, 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6341 40 pages, fully illustrated in colour by tity per page guarantees read- Lithuanian, Polish, Chinese Silke Voigt, for readers aged 6+ ing success for first readers. (Mainland)

14 Reading Pirates / Reading Elephant First Reading Series

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 3: Reading Pirates

The Reading Pirates series offers many short stories on children’s favourite topics. The texts are clearly divided into story sections, guarantee ing fast and effortless under standing of the contents, so that NEW NEW even less practised readers will quickly master them. Numer- ous illustrations provide sufficient breaks from reading and bring to life the stories on numerous popular subjects.

Kolloch & Zöller THiLO 56 titles available. Lesepiraten Elfengeschichten Lesepiraten Ponyhofgeschichten Reading Pirates Reading Pirates Rights sold (selected titles): Fairy Stories Pony-Camp Stories 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6273 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6343 Spanish, Norwegian, Hungari- 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour by 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour by an, Lithuanian, Korean, Czech, Betina Gotzen-Beek, for readers aged 7+ Heike Wiechmann, for readers aged 7+ Polish, Dutch, Finnish

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 3: Reading Elephant Double page from “The Little Dinosaur and His Eight O’clock Volcano”

NEW

Antonia Michaelis Our Reading Elephant titles 24 titles available. Lesefant: aim at children who can con- Der kleine Dino und der 8-Uhr-Vulkan centrate enough to read one Rights sold (selected titles): Reading Elephant, The Little Dino- saur and His Eight O’clock Volcano continuous story. Numerous Spanish, Lithuanian, 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6408 coloured illustrations avoid an Swedish, Chinese (Mainland) 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour over exertion of the young read- by Leopé, for readers aged 7+ ers.

15 First Reading Series Reading Lion / Lion Knowledge

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 4: Reading Lion

For several decades now the NEW Reading Lion series has been making reading fun for millions of young readers. Each book consists of many complete stories that are clearly structured and easy to read, so that children are motivated to read on. In this way beginners turn step by step into competent readers. NEW The texts are interspersed with coloured illustra tions.

62 titles available. Michaela Hanauer Sarah Herzhoff Leselöwen Einhorngeschichten Leselöwen Delfingeschichten Rights sold (selected titles): Reading Lion Reading Lion Hungarian, Norwegian, Slove- Unicorn Stories Dolphin Stories 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6335 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6418 nian, Catalan, Korean, Rhaeto- 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Romanic, Czech, Polish, Chinese by Lisa Althaus, for readers aged 8+ Julia Ginsbach, for readers aged 8+ (Mainland), Swedish, Spanish

First Knowledge With the Reading Lion

Double page from “Reading Lion Knowledge – All About the Jungle”

22 titles available.

Rainer Crummenerl Each title in our successful Reading Lion “All About ...” series Leselöwen-Dschungel-Wissen con tains many exciting stories about popular subjects. And the Reading Lion Knowledge – most important questions are answered on the factual pages: All About the Jungle how did the Vikings build their ships? What happens at an air- 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6036 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour by port? How did people live in ancient Rome? What made the Milada Krautmann, for readers aged 8+ dinosaurs disappear? And who built the mighty pyramids …

Rights sold (selected titles): Czech

16 Reading Lion Champion First Reading Series

Loewe Reading Ladder Step 4: Reading Lion Champion

The series Reading Lion Cham pion offers children aged 8+ their first novel and leads them on their way to become reading cham- NEW pions. The new series aims at first readers with a high reading proficiency. One longer story gives children the opportunity to read their very first “novel”. The extent and layout of these series make sure that children do not overexert themselves and that their mo- tivation to read is not diminished. With “The Magical Sword” there is now also an attractive series for boys available.

Collin McMahon Collin McMahon Das Zauberschwert – Das Zauberschwert – Angriff der Werwölfe Ein gefährlicher Auftrag The Magical Sword – The Magical Sword – Attack of the Werewolves (Vol. 1) A Dangerous Mission (Vol. 2) 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6237 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6528 80 pages, fully illustrated in colour by 80 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Jutta Knipping, for readers aged 8+ Jutta Knipping, for readers aged 8+

One day Jannik finds a magically As the magical sword Falibur illuminated sword in the forest. He starts to glow once more, Jannik is barely holding it in his hands knows at once: the magical world when he finds himself transported Falrasia is again in danger! Jannik to a fantastic world full of adven- and Lea don’t hesitate to help NEW tures and magical creatures. The their new friends in Falrasia. A gi- inhabitants of this magical world gantic monster is at large! Jannik realize that Jannik is the destined bravely accepts the dangerous bearer of the magical sword mission and sets out to conquer Falibur. They ask him to rid their the beast. world of the terrifying werewolves. Together with Falibur and his sis- All rights available. ter Lea, Jannik enters the fight.

Sandra Grimm Silberwind – Das verzauberte Pferd Silver Wind – The Enchanted Horse (Vol. 3) 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6302, 80 pages fully illustrated in colour by Astrid Vohwinkel, for readers aged 8+

Storm Cloud the new horse at Jana’s farm is simply not to be calmed down. Even Jana does not manage to do it. She soon realizes that a dark secret is lying over the new horse. Together with her clever unicorn Silver Wind and her best friend Jörgo Jana faces the difficult task to solve the riddle surrounding Storm Cloud …

NEW 4 titles available in this series.

17 Children’s Books Cornelia Funke

Books For First Readers …

Cornelia Funke Verflixt und zugehext! Blessed and Bewitched 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 3111, 40 pages fully illustrated in colour by the author, for readers aged 6+

Alma Camomile has a craving for potatoes. But her own don’t look so well. But of course, a magic spell can change this … But what has happened? Alma has shrunk to the size of a potatoe! Only a cat‘s hair can help against this now. And where can she find one of those quickly?

All rights available.

Cornelia Funke Das verzauberte Klassenzimmer The Enchanted Classroom 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 3047, 40 pages fully illustrated in colour by the author, for readers aged 6+

When the new girl Inga comes to school for the first time, extraordinary things start to happen: enchanted chalk solves math riddles on its own, and little flying hippos fill the classroom … And on top of that, Inga has brought her own real elephant with her to school …

Rights sold: Lithuanian

… By Best-Selling Author Cornelia Funke

Cornelia Funke Der Mondscheindrache Moonshine Dragon 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 3041 64 pages, fully illustrated in colour by the author, for readers aged 7+

Did you ever hear of moonshine magic? No? Neither did Philipp. But one night a mean white knight chases a poor dragon through Philipp‘s room. But this is not yet the end of the strange events of this moonshine night. Suddenly, Philipp is small like a thumb and together with the dragon he has to find a good hide-out, because the furious knight is now chasing the two of them.

Rights sold: Spanish, Swedish

18 Ghosthunters Children’s Books

Meet The Ghost Hunters!

Cornelia Funke Gespensterjäger auf eisiger Spur Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, no. 3829 144 pages, illustrated by the author, for readers aged 8+

Eight year old Tom happens to come across a slimy ghost, sitting in the basement of their house. But nobody wants to believe him! Espe- cially not his older sister Lola. Fortunately, Grandma knows what to do: Her friend Hetty Hyssop is a professional ghosthunter! And a mighty good one, too…! Together, Tom and Hetty find out that Hugo, the ghost in the basement, is not very dangerous at all. He is only very sad because he has been driven from his home by a particularly terrible and frightening ghost. Tom and Hetty decide to help Hugo...

A charmingly spooky series by best-selling author Cornelia Funke for children aged 8+. Tom, Hetty, and the Averagely Spooky Ghost Hugo hunt and banish the most gruesome ghosts and spiteful spirits. Cornelia Funke at her best!

Cornelia Funke Cornelia Funke Cornelia Funke Gespensterjäger im Feuerspuk Gespensterjäger in der Gruselburg Gespensterjäger in großer Gefahr Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Ghosthunters and Ghosthunters and the Invincible Lightning Ghost the Totally Moldy Baroness Muddy Monster of Doom 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, no. 3830 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, no. 3831 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, no. 3832 144 pages, illustrated by the author 144 pages, illustrated by the author 144 pages, illustrated by the author for readers aged 8+ for readers aged 8+ for readers aged 8+ Rights sold: American English, British English, Chinese, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Catalan

19 Children’s Books Isabel Abedi

Here Comes Lola – An International Bestseller!

Isabel Abedi Lola auf Hochzeitsreise (Bd. 6) Lola Volume 6: Lola On Honeymoon (Vol. 6) 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover with glitter stars, no. 5675 288 pages, illustrated by Dagmar Henze for readers aged 8+

They say that getting married is the best day of your life. As the wedding planner Lola Love kiss, Lola has a real job on her hands to make sure the event goes without a hitch, from arranging a bullet-proof wedding for a secret agent couple to organising the church, party and honeymoon for a pair of pop stars. At night of course, in her dreams … The best day in Lola’s real life, however, looks set to be her parents’ wedding: Mum and Papai are finally getting married – in Brazil. But unexpected problems suddenly arise for wedding planner Lola: Mum doesn’t get on with her Brazilian step-mother at all and this leads to problems between Mum and Papai. Lola has to come up with something, quick, if the wedding is to go ahead as Over planned. Rights sold: Croatian, Czech, 700.000 Dutch, French, Hebrew, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, copies Russian, Slovak, Slovenian sold in Germany! English sample translation available.

An impression of our Lola-merchandising products for the German market:

20 Lola Children’s Books

Meet Lola Veloso, 11year-old protagonist of our absolute best-selling series! The series for girls aged 9/10+ consists of six titles so far. More than 700.000 copies have been sold in Germany alone! Translation rights have been sold to 12 countries by now: act fast if you want to make “Lola” part of your list! Backlist: What makes the series so special? Lola is a great character who invites identification: she has an extraordinary family, interesting friends, and many hobbies: she becomes a journalist, a secret investigator, animal activist, and nearly a musical starlet. Isabel Abedi draws Lola and her environment so charmingly and convincingly that her books fascinate more and more readers – in Germany and abroad!

Isabel Abedi is able like no other to capture in Lola ordinary children’s life and to convey it in a fast, sensible and witty manner. Dagmar Henze’s superb illustrations round up the wonderful Lola-adventures! “Lola has the makings of a star.” Rheinische Post Hier kommt Lola! (Bd. 1) Here Comes Lola! (Vol. 1) “Lola is addictive” Kölnische Rundschau no. 5169, 192 pages “A book to fall in love with!” Arbeitsgemeinschaft Jugendliteratur und Medien

Lola macht Schlagzeilen (Bd. 2) Lola Makes Headline News (Vol. 2) no. 5337, 170 pages

Lola in geheimer Mission (Bd. 3) Applaus für Lola! (Bd. 4) Lola Löwenherz (Bd. 5) Lola’s Secret Mission (Vol. 3) Applause for Lola! (Vol. 4) Lola Lionheart (Vol. 5) no. 5534, 208 pages no. 5692, 270 pages no. 5674, 285 pages

21 Children’s Books MaMagic Island

Exciting Adventures And Knowledge Combined

Einar lives with his parents at a Norwegian fjord. In this lonely place, his best friend, the little fox terrier Odin, runs away one day. Einar tries to rescue him from the stormy sea and risks his life saving him. Suddenly he feels soft grains of sand between his fingers. Warm, dry sand! He is lying on an island! But how did this island get so suddenly into this Norwegian fjord? Quite simply: Odin, father of the Nordic Gods from days long forgotten has sent the island to Einar! In his search for a research assistant, the inquisitive god has rescued the boy and sends him on several adven tu rous missions – to the Vikings, into the Middle Ages, to the time of Ramses II, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and many others. All rights available.

NEW THiLO Die magische Insel – Angriff der Piraten Magic Island: Pirate Attack! (Vol. 11) Further titles in the series: 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover with switching logo no. 6112, 160 pages illustrated by Almud Kunert • Treachery Among the Vikings (Vol. 1) for readers aged 9+ • The Secret Knight (Vol. 2) • Wild Horses in Danger! (Vol. 3) Odin’s mission takes Einar to the Pirates of the • The Pharaoh’s Suspicions (Vol. 4) Caribbean Sea. He has to fulfill the greatest wish • The Dangerous Witch-Rescue Mission (Vol. 5) of a girl and to find out for Odin what happened • Saving the Dolphins (Vol. 6) to Pirates who were too severely injured to con- • Rome in Flames (Vol. 7) tinue going to sea. • In the Empire of the Red Dragon (Vol. 8) But Einar has barely entered the Pirates’ City as • The Tooth of the Tyrannosaurus (Vol. 9) he is dragged off to a pirate ship where he has • Trapped in Atlantis (Vol. 10) to work alongside the young sailor Michel. As they board an enemy ship, Einar discovers Michel’s secret: she’s a girl, Marie, and her greatest wish is for her parents to be de livered from the terrifying captain Franck. Together, Einar and Marie set out on this mission …

22 Mysteries-series Children’s Books

Science, History, Geography

In every volume of our Global Mysteries, History Mysteries and Science Mysteries young detec- tives are working to solve a crime. They look for clues – and the readers can help them, as at the end of each chapter there’s a tricky puzzle which will bring them nearer to solving the case. An NEW appendix provides additional information about the country concerned. A gripping crime story and interesting facts are combined to make for an exciting reading adventure!

Tatort Forschung Science Mysteries: 7 titles available • Alarm at the Laboratory • Explosion in the Engine Room • A Case for the Master Pupil all titles: • The Secret of Dragon Island 13.0 × 20.0 cm • Assault On the Printer’s Shop hardcover 128 pages Rights sold (selected titles): illustrated Korean, Lithuanian, Czech for readers aged 10+ NEW Tatort Erde Global Mysteries: 10 titles available • Caught by the Smugglers • Dinner without an Alibi • Lost in the Rain Forrest • Pursued Through Tokyo • Treachery In the Valley Of the Kings Rights sold (selected titles): Chinese, Korean

Tatort Geschichte History Mysteries: 19 titles available • Attack in the Sacred Grove • Betrayal at the Bishop‘s Court • In the Akropolis‘ Shadow • Pompeii Under Attack • Save the Pharaoh! Rights sold (selected titles): Polish, Czech, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, Greek NEW

23 Children’s Books Horses

Horses, Summer, Sunshine

Kathrin Schrocke, THiLO NEW Pferde, Sommer, Sonnenschein Horses, Summer, Sunshine 12.0 × 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6588 288 pages, cover illustration by Dagmar Henze for readers aged 10+

Daniela’s summer is full of horses, heartaches and other tribulations. Her first riding lesson, first love, and the first kiss – this ist the most exciting vaca- tion of her life! Marlene, too, has an adventurous summer: horses, football, and first love … She had intended to prepare for the big tourna- ment, but then decides to become part of the football club to impress Jan. And as she in- vents a boyfriend to make Jan jeal- ous, chaos starts to reign … Two volumes in one book for all horse-fans!

All rights available.

Further titles available:

Schrocke/THiLO Kathrin Schrocke Göschl/Schrocke/Wolf Willkommen im Pferdeparadies Pferdefreunde – für immer! Pferdeglück und Sommerträume A Paradise For Horse-Lovers In Love With Horses – Forever! Summer Dreaming Of Horses 12.0 × 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6291 12.0 × 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6450 12.0 × 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6290 304 pages, jacket illustration by 312 pages, jacket illustration by 304 pages, jacket illustration by Dagmar Henze, for readers aged 10+ Dagmar Henze, for readers aged 10+ Dagmar Henze, for readers aged 10+

24 Dragon Camp Fire Flint Children’s Books

Imprisoned In The Dragon Fort

Derek and Marion Meister Drachenhof Feuerfels – NEW Die vergessene Drachenfestung Dragon Camp Fire Flint: The Forgotten Dragon Fort 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6536 265 pages, illustrated by Heike Wiechmann for readers aged 9+

Yu, Rosabella and Lilja travel to Irdefia for a Drag- on Contest. As they are about to leave they are told that the Egg of the Ancient Dragon leaves Grinfjörd, too. But why? And then the egg is stolen! They say that it has been taken to a forgotten dragon fort on an island far away on a distant island in the ocean – to Trojan, a general of the Order of the Dragon who wants to have the egg’s power all for himself. The three friends set out to this forgotten fort to recover the egg. A big sur- prise awaits them there: Yu’s long lost mother has been kept a prisoner there for years! • popular topic dragons • this volume is the finale to the series and brings the story of Yu’s search for her mother to a happy ending

Rights sold: Czech English sample translation available.

Backlist:

Das große Der magische Der Fluch des Der Dämon der Die Macht der Drachenrennen (Bd. 1) Drachenstein (Bd. 2) Drachenvolks (Bd. 3) Drachenstadt (Bd. 4) Drachenmönche (Bd. 5) The Great The Magic The Dragon People’s The Demon of the The Power of the Dragon Race (Vol. 1) Dragon Stone (Vol. 2) Curse (Vol. 3) Dragon City (Vol. 4) Dragon Monks (Vol. 5) no. 4950, 256 pages No. 4951, 256 pages no. 5930, 256 pages no. 5931, 256 pages no. 6265, 256 pages

25 Children’s Books Vanessa Walder

Come to the Enchanted Forest!

Vanessa Walder Der Zauberfluch des Elfenkönigs The Magical Curse of the Elf King 15.3 × 21.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5984 240 pages, illustrated by Almud Kunert for readers aged 9+

Ariane is captured by a dragon and taken into the Enchanted Forest. The magical creatures need her as a hostage because Ariane’s brother, Erik, is holding a fairy prisoner. However, Ariane man- ages to escape and attempts to break the spell on her house that is preventing her from returning home. With the help of the snake Lukretia, she sets off for the elf palace. However, the two soon find themselves in the middle of a dispute between the forest animals and the magical inhabitants of the Enchanted Forest. Then, to compli- cate matters, Erik appears! He offers to exchange prisoners, but grievances on each side have been simmering for too long and the children get caught in the middle of the conflict.

• exciting, moving and funny! • fantasy novel for children More than • sequel planned for 2010 20.000 sold Rights sold: Turkish copies!

English sample translation available.

26 The Vampire Sisters Children’s Books

Looking For a Book With a Bite?

Die Vampirschwestern – Herzgeflatter im Duett The Vampire Sisters: NEW Half-Vampire in Love (Vol. 4) 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, 192 pages, no. 6587 cover illustration by Dagmar Henze, 10+

It’s not always easy to be a vampire! Half-vampires Silvania and Daka agree on that. But while Daka is proud to be a vampire and would like to be a “real” vampire, Silvania would love to be just a “normal” girl – cause for numerous fights between the two sisters. One day, Daka wakes up famished for gar- lic bread, and Silvania’s teeth won’t stop growing, despite regular denticures … what’s going on? The sisters have a hunch: at a fair, the two girls have confided their secret wishes to a fortune- teller – who must in the heat of the moment acci- dentally have exchanged them! The twins now have to act!

Our new and highly popular series about the two half-vampires Daka and Silvania and their turbulent adventures – witty and full of extraordinary ideas!

Rights sold: Lithuanian, Norwegian, More than Spanish, Swedish 50.000 English sample translation available. sold copies! “Contains a number of enormously hilarious passages!“ literature.de

Franziska Gehm Die Vampirschwestern – Franziska Gehm Eine Freundin zum Franziska Gehm Die Vampirschwestern – Anbeißen (Bd. 1) Die Vampirschwestern – Ein zahnharter Auftrag (Bd. 3) The Vampire Sisters – Ein bissfestes Abenteuer (Bd. 2) The Vampire Sisters – A Delicious Girl The Vampire Sisters – An Adventure A Difficult Mission (Vol. 3) Friend (Vol. 1) With a Certain Bite (Vol. 2) no. 6433, 176 pages no. 6108, 176 pages no. 6109, 176 pages

27 Juvenile Books Chick Lit

Cheeky Books For Girls

C.B. Lessmann Sisters – Ende gut, alles neu! Sisters – All’s Well That Ends Well … 13.0 × 20.0 cm, hardcover, no. 6375, 160 pages cover illustration by Eva Schöffmann-Davidov, for readers aged 12+

Magdalene, Laura and Jasmin, protagonists of the former 15 Sisters-volumes, are packing their bags now. They leave their old apartment behind and begin a new part of their lives. But before they set off to their new destination, Berlin, life and love start messing with their plans once more … The fifteenth and final volume in our popular series for girls aged 12+.

Rights sold: Croatian, Czech, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Slovak, Slovenian

16 titles available. Friends Or Lovers? You Decide!

Everything is possible in our series for girls aged 12+. When Franziska Gehm writes with lots of humour about the cha- otic love lives of her female prota gon ists, nobody knows yet how the story is going to end. It is the reader who will determine who is going to experience what with whom!

Rights sold: Czech, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Slovak

5 titles available:

Judith Allert Franziska Gehm Franziska Gehm Wer mit wem? Entscheide du! Macho-Alarm Partyküsse Flirtattacke Friends or Lovers? You Decide! Macho Alarm Party Kisses Flirt Attack 13.5 × 21.0 cm, soft cover with flaps soft cover with flaps, soft cover with flaps, no. 6435, 160 pages no. 4559, 176 pages no. 4560, 184 pages

28 Chick Lit Juvenile Books

100 % What A Girl Wants!

Judith Allert NEW Klick mit Kick, total verliebt! A Click Away From True Love! – 100 % Girls 13.5 × 21.0 cm, soft cover with flaps, no. 6632 160 pages, cover illustration by Heidi Kull for readers aged 11+

Silvi has butterflies in her stomach when she sees Sascha for the first time. How stupid that she knows nothing else about him, beside his name. But then she discovers his profile online, and realizes that he is, like her, a huge fan of art. Sud- denly Silvi is only one click away from true love…

NEW

Judith Allert Echte Küsse schmecken besser Real Kisses Taste Like Heaven – 100 % Girls 13.5 × 21.0 cm, soft cover with flaps, no. 6633 160 pages, cover illustration by Heidi Kull for readers aged 11+

Jule is in love: but her boyfriend is far away from her, in France. So she needs to save money for a train ticket – fast. She even braves the ridiculous frog costume for some extra money.

All rights available.

Handsome boys, first love, plotting with the best friend and lots of embarrassing situations at school, parties or during the vacations. This new series offers everything girls aged 11+ want to read and dream about. The young author Judith Allert starts this series with two volumes and guarantees a lot of fun with her witty dialogues and sympathetic protagonists – brilliant entertainment for girls!

29 Juvenile Books Half-Documentaries

A Stunning Book With A Serious Topic

Agnes Hammer Bewegliche Ziele Moving Targets 13.0 x 21.0 cm, soft cover with flaps, no. 6475 208 pages, for readers aged 13+

In punchy, powerful lines, Agnes Hammer depicts one summer’s events in the life of five teenagers. Alternating between the perspectives of the five main characters, leaving their thoughts uncommen ted and unfiltered, she finds a language that perfect ly expresses the teenage psyche. Moving Targets is a strong debut from a pro mising new author. Five teenagers in a small town somewhere in Ger- many. Their familiar world seems to have become restrictive; family relationships and friendships are growing fragile. Just as Momo, Sarah, Jenny, Ette and Ticker’s lives are already beginning to come undone, something happens that completely shat- ters their realities: there is a party, and Momo is raped. The perpetrators escape, are later found and sentenced by the courts. English sample translation available. All rights available.

Further titles:

Marliese Arold Elisabeth Zöller Marliese Arold Einfach nur Liebe – Sandra liebt Meike Ich schieße ... doch! Völlig schwerelos – Simply Love – Sandra loves Meike I’m Going to Shoot ... Now! Miriam ist magersüchtig 12.5 × 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6451 12.5 x 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6311 Light as a Feather – Miriam Is Anorexic 184 pages, for readers aged 12 + 152 pages, for readers aged 12+ 12.5 x 18.5 cm, paperback, no. 6318 152 pages, for readers aged 12+ Rights sold: Basque, Croatian, Rights sold: Croatian, Korean, Slovenian, Spanish Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish Rights sold: Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish

30 Jana Frey Juvenile Books

Life’s Darker Sides

Jana Frey Vergitterte Welt NEW World Behind Bars 12.5 × 18.0 cm, paperback, no. 6596 168 pages, for readers aged 12+

Juli is full of hate. He hates his mother, who has a drinking problem, his father, who has just left them, his fellow students who mob him, and his environment which does not seem to suit him. The only one he trusts is Adam, his mother’s new boyfriend. But Adam never stays long. And when- ever he leaves, Juli is alone and sad, and full of hate for the entire world. His anger turns into aggression, and he enters a vicious circle of vio- lence that picks up speed – until he eventually is sentenced to spend some time in prison.

Rights sold: Lithuanian, Polish

Concept: Jana Frey has written a number of the se teenagers’ stories, stories that get under one’s skin, based on authentic biographies of teenagers. Nine titles are available in this series, on topics such as anorexia, drug addic- tion, adolescent pregnancy etc.

Jana Frey Jana Frey Jana Frey Sackgasse Freiheit Der verlorene Blick Das eiskalte Paradies The End of Liberty Lost In the Dark A Paradise As Cold As Ice 13.0 × 21.0 cm, paperback, no. 6465 13.0 × 21.0 cm, hardcover, no. 5623 13.0 × 21.0 cm, hardcover, no. 6346 184 pages for readers aged 12+ 176 pages, for readers aged 12+ 192 pages, for readers aged 12+ Rights sold: Croatian, Rights sold: Arabic, Czech, Rights sold: Czech, Polish Czech, Polish Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian

31 Juvenile Books Science - Mystery – Thriller

There’s A Light In The Darkness …

Derek Meister Das Licht, das tötet Ghost Hunter The Light That Will Kill You 14.0 × 21.5 cm hardcover with dustcover, no. 6262 440 pages, cover illustration by Dirk Steinhöfel for readers aged 12+

Ian is seventeen years old when he makes an extraordinary discovery: he can see ghosts! Ghosts that burn anything they touch. Through a coincidence he learns that his father, too, could see the mysteri- ous beings of light. Are these ghosts possibly the reason for his father’s death, or the disappear- ance of his grandfather more than forty years ago? Together with his best friend Bpm he decides to get to the bottom of this secret. Ian has no idea that his father used to lead a dangerous double life – and that his destiny is linked to that of 19year-old Chiyo in Tokyo… But while Chiyo is on the run from the police, Ian and Bpm are hunted by two dangerous killers…

First volume in our • exceptional mixture of mystery, NEW exciting new trilogy. thriller, and science • the author toys with real life, still unexplained events such as the sighting of an UFO at Bentwater • scientific phenomenon are put into a new context • extraordinary settings: fast paced cities such as Lon- don or Tokyo and a research station in the Antarctic • with his mixture of horror, action and science Derek Meister has the making of a new Michael Crichton for adolescents! English sample translation available.

32 Science - Mystery – Thriller Juvenile Books

And It’s Going To Kill You!

Whether in the In-City London, the metropolis Tokyo or in the eternal ice of the Antarctic: Derek Meister Essex, England gives his readers no time to His eyes were burning, his mouth hurt, and his grief breathe. Ghost Hunter, the first was slowly turning into anger. volume in a trilogy, has the swift- Inhaling deeply he got up. There has to be an explana- ness of an action movie and the tion for all this, he told himself. There had to be. They speed of a music video clip. The want you. They have attacked you in the hangar. These ghosts hunt Ian even in his sleep; ghosts are going to kill you, Ian. But I’ll be faster than they are. I will find out what they scientists in the Antarctic fall off are. Ian clenched his fists. their vehicles in the cold of -66 de- I will find them. grees Celsius; and a flesh-and- I will hunt them down. blood manga-heroine makes her I will destroy them. way through the crowded streets of Tokyo. Paranormal phenomena and a captivating family drama South Pole draw in boys and girls, adolescents and adults alike. An extraor- The volcano had been the first thing which he had seen disembarking from the ship. I’m asleep, he thought, as he saw the clouds glowing over Mount Erebus. dinary mystery thriller! A faint reddish glimmer hung over them. Daniel did not know if his eyes were open or closed; and he felt too wiped out to move his lids. We are a good team, Alva and I, he thought. Tonight we will steal this robot and then I’ll know what destroyed my sensors.

Tokyo

The police cars had not come for her. She knew that at once. There were too many of them. A slim police woman rolled out barrier tape with two colleagues. She called out questions to the Derek Meister, born 1973 in Hano- three men in white plastic overalls who ver, discovered his passion for were waiting on the patio. Chiyo’s mouth films and writing early on. As an went dry. The half-light that her grand- mother liked so much was torn apart by adolescent he wrote his first flashlights. Through the paper walls Chi- scripts which he also filmed him- yo could see a forensic photographer self. He studied dramaturgy for TV rapidly taking pictures. He was standing and movies and works as a free- in the bathroom. One more step took lance author for several publishers her past the forensic photographer. She and TV producers. would never in her life forget what she saw then.

33 Juvenile Books Fantasy

Fantasy For Adolescents and Adults

Michael Rothballer Das Vermächtnis der Schwerter – Feuerzwinger (Bd. 2) Fire Bender – Legacy of the Swords (Vol. 2) 15.3 × 23.0 cm, hardcover with dustcover and ribbon marker, no. 6148 632 pages, for readers aged 14+ NEW On the island of Andobras, Arton, true owner of the magical sword Thousand Storm, learns a lot about his magical weapon and his own past. In the meantime, Arden, Arton’s half-brother and most dangerous enemy, has become king. With the legendary sword of his ancestors, Arden can conquer his enemies in a mighty battle. But the two swords Thousand Storm and Fire Bender are waiting to fulfil an ancient prophecy. Arton and Arden face the biggest battle of their times… Fire Bender is the second volume in Michael Rothballer’s captivating fantasy-trilogy. Friendship, loyalty and betrayal, liberty and belief are central topics in this second part of a monu- mental fantasy-epos which appeals to Michael Rothballer adolescents and adults alike. Tausendsturm – Vermächtnis der Schwerter (Bd. 1) Thousand Storm – Legacy of the Swords (Vol. 1) All rights available. no. 6126, 696 pages for readers aged 14+

The Wave Runners-Trilogy

Kai Meyer is a master of fantasy writing. His trilogies “The Flow- ing Queen”, “The Wave Walkers” and “The Cloud People” for readers aged 12+ are best-sellers in Germany and have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Book 1: The Wave Runners 12.5 × 19.0 cm, paperback, no. 6456, 384 pages Book 2: The Shell Magicians 12.5 × 19.0 cm, paperback, no. 6543, 368 pages Book 3: The Water Weavers (paperback to be published: June 2009)

Rights sold: American English, British English (UK, Ireland, British Commonwealth, Australia, New Zealand, Canada), NEW Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, French, Norwegian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

34 Antonia Michaelis Juvenile Books

A Great Story Teller

Antonia Michaelis Tigermond Tiger Moon 14.0 × 21.5 cm, hardcover with dust jacket and ribbon marker, no. 5356, 365 pages for readers aged 12+

In her novel Antonia Michaelis transports her rea ders to the colourful world of 19th-century India, and tells a story woven from historic and magic fairytale elements. In her exciting, beautifully written story she describes a world full of magic and two unlikely heroes who fight their way through the greatest adventure of their lives. Rights sold: English (world rights), Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese English translation available.

Antonia Michaelis Drachen der Finsternis Fighting Dragons in Nepal 14.0 × 21.5 cm, hardcover with dust jacket no. 5989, 448 pages, cover illustrations by Daniel Nikoi Djanie for readers aged 13+

Michaelis offers entertainment at a very high literary level. Fighting Dragons in Nepal is set against the monu mental settings of Nepal, and deals with the fantastic topic of dragons. It is an enchanting and stirring fantastic adventure story for readers aged 13+: A story of initiation about friendship, loyalty and love, about finding out what really matters in life, and that it is not always easy to make the right deci- sions. The book appeals to both boys and girls. Rights sold: American English English sample translation available.

“There is hardly any other author for young adults who has such an extensive vocabulary, carries such poetry in herself, or has such an addictive way of describing foreign countries and adventures.” Rhein-Zeitung

“There are authors whose names can be trusted completely. Antonia Michaelis is one of them.” Karlsruher Kind

35 Loewe Knowledge Sophisticated Non-Fiction

Exceptional Books …

Susanne Rebscher Leonardo da Vinci 26.1 × 30.7 cm, hardcover with numerous special effects no. 6042, 32 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Emmanuelle Etienne

This remarkable book documents the life and work of the artist and man. It describes the new era of the Renaissance from the changes in culture, art and literature to the scientific explo- rations and inventions. Multiple flaps, pull-out charts and maps make for an interesting discovery of Leonardo’s work and allow the reader to delve into da Vinci’s world.

Rights sold: Spanish, French

Co-editions for both titles are scheduled. Please enquire for details.

Selected “Book of the Month” by the German Academy for Children’s and Adolescent Literature

English translation sample available.

36 Sophisticated Non-Fiction Loewe Knowledge

… About Exceptional Personages

Susanne Rebscher Julius Caesar NEW 26.1 × 30.7 cm, hardcover with numerous special effects no. 6487, 32 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Dagmara Matuszak

Sequel to the enormously successful title “Leonardo da Vinci”, this new volume in our extraordinary series of sophisticated biographies revolves around Julius Caesar, the great Roman Emperor. It portrays his life, education, and rise to power, and sheds a light on his age and con- temporaries. On fourteen magnificent double pages, information on Julius Caesar is conveyed in a most entertaining manner: numerable extras such as flaps, letters, touch-feel elements and a real secret code invite all readers to immerse in the emerging Roman Empire.

The second title in a new series of high quality all-age non-fiction titles. The focus lies on biographies of well-known personae and detailed Rights sold: Serbian, Spanish, Polish information on the historical background of this period.

next title in series: Napoleon Bonaparte (2010)

37 Loewe Knowledge Hobbies and Pastimes

Favourite Hobbies

Christine Keil, Bernhardt Link Kochen ist (k)eine Zauberei Cooking Is (No) Sorcery 22.0 × 27.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5991, 48 pages with many colour photos, for readers aged 7+

Delicious burgers, vegetable sticks and dips or multi- coloured milkshakes – this unusual book of recipesipes contains numerous favourite dishes and snackss for little and grown-up gourmets alike. But there is more: there are entertaining experiments to try out on everyvery page: what happens if you put an egg into a glassass of vinegar for a few days? What if you whip the creamream for too long? And why is the raisin dancing in soda water? Little cooks will be astonished by the surpris-rpris- es that can be found in the kitchen … Rights sold: Dutch, Polish, Slovenian

All rights Rights sold: available. Czech

Karin Helle, Claus-Peter Niem Sibylle Luise Binder Meine Fußballschule mit Jürgen Klinsmann Reiten – Mein Lieblingshobby My Football-Class With Jurgen Klinsmann My Favourite Hobby – Horseback Riding 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5024 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5689 144 pages, for readers aged 7+ 144 pages, for readers aged 8+

This book, written in consultation with Jürgen To have a horse as a good friend, to know and Klinsmann, deals not just with the most impor- trust it unconditionally, that’s the dream of many tant techniques and rules of football but also girls. My Favourite Hobby – Horseback Riding with team spirit, consideration and fair play. In- accompanies beginners aged 8+ on their way corporated in the story that revolves around the to realize their dream. From finding the suitable eight-year-old Jonathan are numerous factual riding stable, to first lessons on the lunge to the pages where techniques and exercises are ex- first riding tour this book is filled with useful in- plained step-by-step with the help of photos. formation.

38 Ask Me Something Loewe Knowledge

First Knowledge For Curious Kids Co- editions scheduled. Please NEW enquire!

Lydia Hauenschild Marilis Lunkenbein Frag mich was – Mineralien und Gesteine Frag mich was – Dinosaurier Ask Me Something – Crystals and Minerals Ask Me Something – Dinosaurs 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6034 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6134 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Lorenzo Orlandi 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Lorenzo Orlandi for children aged 5+ for readers aged 5+

Interesting issues presented in a clear manner – that’s what makes our non fiction series Ask Me Something so special. Short, easily understandable texts answer the most typical questions children might have; realistic illustrations make the contents come to life. Many interesting subjects available.

Backlist (selected titles):

Andreas Piel Imke Rudel Lydia Hauenschild Michael S. Buhl Unter der Erde Altes Ägypten Steinzeit Sonne, Mond und Sterne Under Ground Ancient Egypt Stone Age Sun, Moon and Stars 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover no. 4644, 48 pages no. 4642, 48 pages no. 6033, 48 pages no. 4845, 48 pages fully illustrated in colour by fully illustrated in colour by fully illustrated in colour by cover illustrations by Lorenzo Orlandi Emmanuelle Etienne Udo Kruse-Schulz Johann Brandstetter

Rights sold (selected titles): British English, Bulgarian, Czech, Finnish, Korean, Russian, Slovak, Swedish

39 Loewe Knowledge Picture Encyclopaedia

Look, Marvel and Discover!

Anton Baumeister Das große Bilderlexikon The Big Picture Encyclopaedia 22.0 × 30.0 cm, hardcover, no. 5997 160 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Robert André, for children aged 3+

This picture encyclopaedia offers the perfect introduction to the world of knowledge! Large panoramic illustrations invite children to look and discover. Short non-fiction texts complete the illustrations and are ideal for reading aloud as well as individually. Topics of particular inter- est for pre-school and elementary school children are included: animals, vehicles, airspace, technology, nature, the earth, etc. Children and parents alike are invited to read on in the extensive encyclopaedic part: there are lots of interesting details to be discovered!

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Concept: • first reference book for children aged 3+ • more than 60 topics for knowledge from A to Z • visual conveyance of knowledge • extensive glossary wie kalt der k!nftige Winter sein wird. Dann aller- Nun sind sie dabei, das erlegte Rentier zu verar- dings ist die Familie schon lange weitergezogen, beiten. Alles muss zum berleben genutzt werden: und zwar in die Berge: Dort leben sie in einer gewachsen und langbeinig. Die M nner sind das Fleisch zum Essen, die Knochen f!r die Her- ger umigen und gesch!tzten Hhle, in der die Eiszeitjäger ge rade von der Jagd zur!ckgekommen. Das stellung spitzer Nadeln, scharfer Waffen und als Menschen die K lte !berstehen. In der N he von Dieses Bild zeigt eine Gro)familie von Eiszeit- Fleisch der erbeuteten Tiere ist ihre wichtigste Zeltgest nge und nat!rlich das Fell als Schutz Bern ist auf dem Moosb!hl bei Moosseedorf ein und fast die einzige Nahrung f!r die kommende solches Sommerlager aus der Steinzeit ausgegra- j gern vor 10 000 Jahren auf ihrem Sommerplatz gegen Wasser und Wind bei den Zelten. Bei der Eiszeit Winterzeit, denn cker f!r Pa anzen oder zahme ben worden. F in der Steppe. Die Berge im Hintergrund sind mit warmen Fellkleidung, die die Menschen jetzt im 41 ewigem Schnee und Eis bedeckt. Die Eiszeitj ger Weidetiere kannten die Menschen damals noch Sommer tragen, kann man sich leicht vorstellen, dieser Zeit sind den Menschen von heute schon nicht R sie erlegten nur, was sie im Sommer (h u` - sehr hnlich: nicht mehr klein, breitschultrig und ger) und im Winter (seltener) jagen konnten. gedrungen wie die Neandertaler, sondern hoch-

40 Sex-Education Loewe Knowledge

Knowledge For Children …

Sonja Härdin Dagmar Geisler Jörg Müller Wo kommst du her? Das bin ich – von Kopf bis Fuß Ganz schön aufgeklärt! Where Do You Come From? This Is Me – From Head to Toe Very Well Sex-Educated! 22.0 × 27.5 cm, hardcover, no. 4437 22.0 × 27.5 cm, hardcover, no. 4838 22.0 × 27.5 cm, hardcover, no. 4434 36 pages, fully illustrated in colour by 48 pages, fully illustrated in colour by 96 pages, fully illustrated in colour by Dagmar Geisler, for children aged 5+ Dagmar Geisler, for readers aged 7+ Dagmar Geisler, for readers aged 11+ All rights available. Rights sold: Danish, Korean Rights sold: Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese Concept: • sex education and confidence-building for children aged 5 and up • sensitively written and illustrated by Dagmar Geisler • detailed index of key words • age group indicated by colour

… And Teenagers The topics of sexuality and sex education are addressed in an open and down-to-earth way. The books’ language and layout are geared to the lives of everyday teenagers. Uta Weber’s straightforward style appeals equally to both sexes. Perfect for young people looking for a serious but cool refereference book on the topic of sexuality.

Uta Weber Facts About Sex – Chicas 13.5 × 21.0 cm, softcover with flaps, no. 6224 192 pages, illustrated by Heidi Kull, for readers aged 13+

Uta Weber Facts About Sex – Chicos 13.5 × 21.0 cm, softcover with flaps, no. 6225 192 pages, illustrated by Heidi Kull, for readers aged 13+ Rights sold: Slovenian

41 Loewe Knowledge Guides

Basic Knowledge To Join In

Christine Schulz-Reiss Nachgefragt: Menschenrechte und Demokratie Guide to Human Rights and Democracy 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 6236. 144 pages illustrated by Verena Ballhaus, for readers aged 12+

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was for- mulated 60 years ago, but not many people know exactly what rights it covers and who is responsible for adhering to it. In this new volume of the Guide to… series, the concept of human rights and democracy is explained clearly and vividly, and the reader is encouraged to stand up for human rights even on a small scale.

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This non-fiction series offers basic knowledge about politics, economy, philosophy, religion, and history. Comprehensible one-page-chapters form a survey of these topics. Many photos and amusing vignettes illustrate the text. A chronological table and a gloss- Selected “Book of the Month” by ary complete this reference-book for clever young the German Academy for Children’s readers. and Adolescent Literature

Christine Schulz-Reiss Reinhard Barth Burkhard Weitz Nachgefragt: Philosophie Nachgefragt: Weltgeschichte Nachgefragt: Weltreligionen Guide to Philosophy Guide to World History Guide to World Religions 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5578 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 5669 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover, no. 4236 144 pages, illustrated by 144 pages, illustrated by 144 pages, illustrated by Verena Ballhaus, for readers aged 12+ Constance Guhr, for readers aged 12+ Verena Ballhaus, for readers aged 12+

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42 Guides Loewe Knowledge

Famous Personalities of All Times

Christine Schulz-Reiss Wer war das? Dichter und Denker Who Was That? Poets And Philosophers 18.0 × 24.5 cm, hardcover with dust jacket and ribbon marker, no. 6357, 288 pages, for readers aged 12+

This new volume in the series “Who was that” introdu- ces in the usual entertaining and well- researched manner some of the most important persons of the literary and philosophical history. Which poet was inspired by rotting apples? Who wanted to pass as a “normal man of the streets” but could not live without his tailored tuxedo? And which feminist activist fell for a man who could have asked her to do anything for him?

Christine Schulz-Reiss allows for surprising and captivating insights into the lives of the people behind the famous works. • compelling and interesting biographies • beautiful, high-quality book – the perfect present NEW • fourth volume in the “Who was that?”- series for adolescents and adults alike

“Entertaining and diverting, “One of the rare books for adolescents that has just revelations inclusive: that’s the style of as much to offer for adult readers. A short quiz stim- Christine Schulz-Reiss.” NRZ am Sonntag ulates curiosity for the bio graphies which impart a cultural history of travelling.” Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Backlist:

Christine Schulz-Reiss Christine Schulz-Reiss Christine Schulz-Reiss Wer war das? Abenteurer und Entdecker Wer war das? Menschen der Geschichte Wer war das? Forscher und Erfinder Adventurers and Discoverers Historic People Researchers and Inventors no. 5638, 288 pages no. 4647, 288 pages no. 5999. 288 pages for readers aged 12+ for readers aged 12+ for readers aged 12+ Rights sold: Arabic, Croatian, Korean

43 Learn and Play with Loewe Riddle Dwarves

Learning Games For Preschool Children

Rechnen auf der Baustelle Calculating On The Construction Site 15.3 × 20.5 cm, pad, no. 6510, 80 pages illustrated by Angelika Penner, for children aged 4+

Painting, puzzling, learning: children will learn about different shapes and patterns, numbers and quantities, colours, logical coherence and so much more in this Learning Games Series for preschool children. The exercises are cheerfully illustrated. They will motivate children to NEW develop new capacities, and make learning an enjoyable experience for children.

90 titles available.

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Gegensätze und Zusammenhänge Mein großer Konzentrationsblock Zahlen und Mengen Oppositions and Connections My Large Concentration Pad Numbers and Quantities 15.3 × 20.5 cm, pad 15.3 × 20.5 cm, pad 15.3 × 20.5 cm, pad no. 5250, 80 pages no. 5414, 160 pages no. 6150, 80 pages illustrated by Angelika Penner illustrated by Katrin Merle illustrated by Angelika Penner for children aged 4+ for children aged 5+ for children aged 5+

44 Logli Learn and Play with Loewe

Learning Games For Bright Children

Mathe 1. Klasse – Mathe 4. Klasse 1st Year Maths - 4th Year Maths all four titles: 13.5 × 19.0 cm pad, 112 pages, fully illustrated in colour, for readers aged 6+ Rights sold: Estonian, Serbian

no. 6445

no. 6447 60 titles available. no. 6446

no. 6448 Logli Learning Mysteries

Our mystery stories provide fun and suspense in the form of a case to be solved, plus the “drill-style” repetition of specific material from the school year. This approach has given the pro duct a unique position on the market.

All titles: 21.0 × 29.7 cm, soft cover with fold-out page 32 pages, fully illustrated in colour NEW Annette Neubauer Die Maske des Pharao The Mask of the Pharao (1st Grade) no. 6100, 6+

Annette Neubauer Das Phantom schlägt zurück Annette Neubauer The Phantom Fights Back (3rd Grade) Die Hand in der Finsternis no. 6415, 8+ The Hand in the Dark (2nd Grade) Concept: no. 6350, 7+ • one continuing case • math exercises lead the child closer to the solution of the case • training in maths, reading, and advancement in concentration all in one! • control of the solution with the help of a flap-out detective page

45 Learn and Play with Loewe Piranha Pirates

Hunting Down Criminals

Courageous like pirates and dangerous like piranhas: Lena, Leon, Till, a.k.a. the Piranha Pirates hunt down criminals and capture wrongdoers. Whether they be smugglers, blackmailers, money-forgers or art thieves: no one is safe from the investigations of the Piranha Pirates! Together with the Piranha Pirates the readers solve the most intricate cases: each volume contains several crime stories, sub-divided in several chapters. Each chapter ends with a question, which the reader must answer with the help of NEW an illustration on the next page. All questions are also answered in the text that follows.

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Lydia Hauenschild Die Piranha Piraten und die geraube Perlenkette The Piranha Pirates and the Stolen Pearl-Necklace 17.0 × 24.0 cm, soft cover, no. 6485 128 pages, illustrated by Joachim Krause for readers aged 9+

Lydia Hauenschild Die Piranha Piraten und die gestohlene Jacht The Piranha Pirates and the Stolen Yacht 17.0 × 24.0 cm, soft cover, no. 6486 128 pages, illustrated by Christoph Clasen for readers aged 9+

A movie star is in town! The Piranha Pirates are on their way to have a look at the famous actor. That’s when it NEW happens: in the middle of a throng of people, an expensive pearl necklace is stolen! And that’s not all: on top of that, a luxury yacht is abducted right in front of their eyes! The three detec- tives start their investigations imme- diately and hunt down the perpetrators. No matter how well the booty is hidden or how dangerous the criminals are: the Piranha Pirates make halt at nothing!

46 Mandalas Learn and Play with Loewe

Enchanting Mandalas

17.0 × 22.0 cm, soft cover 120 pages, illustrated by Kristin Labuch Fairies, Elves, Unicorns, Princesses

Magical Mandalas not only for girls: our new, wonderful theme-Mandalas will enchant all children. 60 magnificent drawings per book invite to colour and relax. The coloured Mandalas can be torn from the book.

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