penguin random house apr 2022 (86 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Peppa can't wait for her special adventure - she gets to be a zookeeper for the day!Peppa will wear a zookeeper's outfit, feed the guinea pigs and find out what makes the zoo such a magical place.The zookeepers Mr Lion, Mrs Crocodile and Mr Giraffe will make sure that this is a day to remember! 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Get ready for bed with Bluey, Bingo and Bandit!While Mum's away at a baby shower, Dad pulls out all the stops to keep Bluey and Bingo entertained before bed. But will the daddy putdown go to plan This playful picture book is the perfect bedtime read for your little ones and would make a fantastic Father's Day present for all the Bandit's out there! Want more Bluey Also available:Bluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey: Mum School Bluey: The BeachBluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey: Little Library 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the second book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels.'Pratchett's Discworld books have made millions of people happy' Guardian'Comedy fantasy at its very best' 5-star reader review'Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It's the other way around.'Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don't have these kinds of leadership problems themselves - in fact, they don't have leaders.Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don't have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe.Particularly when the blood on your hands just won't wash off . . .Wyrd Sisters is the second book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the Discworld series:'[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'Pratchett is a master storyteller' Guardian'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone' Daily Express'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch'Masterful and brilliant' Fantasy & Science Fiction'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own. he is a satirist of enormous talent . incredibly funny . compulsively readable' The Times'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph'Nothing short of magical' Chicago Tribune'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX'[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world.There's never been anything quite like it' Evening Standard 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the first book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels.'If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you ' Guardian'Terry Pratchett once again creates a fantasy masterpiece' 5-star reader review'They say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.'Everybody knows there's no such thing as a female wizard. So, when the wizard Drum Billet accidentally passes on his staff of power to an eighth daughter of an eighth son, a girl called Eskarina (Esk, for short), the misogynistic world of wizardry wants nothing to do with her.Thankfully Granny Weatherwax, the Discworld's most famous witch, has plenty of experience ignoring the status quo. With Granny's help, Esk sneaks her way into the magical Unseen University and befriends apprentice wizard Simon.But power is unpredictable, and these bright young students soon find themselves in a whole new dimension of trouble. Let the battle of the sexes begin . . .Equal Rites is the first book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the Discworld series:'[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'Pratchett is a master storyteller' Guardian'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone' Daily Express'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch'Masterful and brilliant' Fantasy & Science Fiction'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own. he is a satirist of enormous talent . incredibly funny . compulsively readable' The Times'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph'Nothing short of magical' Chicago Tribune'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX'[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world.There's never been anything quite like it' Evening Standard 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore. This fully illustrated book is about life's ups and downs, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together.This is an inspirational picture book which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up.A book to encourage you with Captain Tom's inspirational words on the highs and lows that life has in store for us all.'A wonderful book, fit for a hero of the people' - Michael Morpurgo 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The classic story, reimagined as a fully illustrated, beautiful picture book, perfect to share with a new generation.'I am Toad of Toad Hall. Motor car-snatching, prison-breaking Toad!'Enter the mischievous world of Toad of Toad Hall, and join Moly and Ratty on their riverside adventures. When Moly gets lost in the Wild Wood, Ratty and kind old Badger are there to rescue him. But when Mr Toad is sent to prison and his beloved Toad Hall is taken over by stoats and weasels, will his friends be able to save the day A story of friendship and making amends, this classic children's book is one of the most famous animal stories of all time. Now beautifully abridged, fully illustrated and retold for a younger, modern audience, this edition will delight children from age 5 years and above. 48 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -''Carpe Jugulum,' read Agnes aloud. 'That's . . . well, Carpe Diem is Seize the Day, so this means -''Go for the throat . . .''Vampires have come to Lancre, but they're not what you'd expect. Sure, they drink blood and view humans as dinner, but they're modern and sophisticated. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. And they're not a bit afraid of garlic.The Magpyr family are out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven't met the neighbours yet.Between them and Lancre stand a coven of four - Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat and young Agnes - and they don't take kindly to murderous intruders . . .'An enduring, endearing presence in comic literature' Guardian'Incredibly funny . . . compulsively readable' The TimesCarpe Jugulum is the sixth book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'People didn't seem to be able to remember what it was like with the elves around. Life was certainly more interesting then, but usually because it was shorter. And it was more colourful, if you liked the colour of blood . . .'On Midsummer Night, dreams are especially powerful. So powerful, in fact, that they can cause the walls between realities to come crashing down. And some things you really don't want to break through.The witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick return home to discover that elves have invaded Lancre. And even in a world of wizards, trolls, dwarfs, Morris dancers - and the odd orangutan - they're spectacularly nasty creatures.The fairies are back - and this time they don't just want your teeth . . .'His spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'Cracking dialogue, compelling illogic and unchained whimsy' The Sunday TimesLords and Ladies is the fourth book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -'There's a kind of magic in masks. Masks conceal one face, but they reveal another. The one that only comes out in darkness . . .'The Opera House in Ankh-Morpork is home to music, theatrics and a harmless masked Ghost who lurks behind the scenes. But now a set of mysterious backstage murders may just stop the show.Agnes Nitt has left her rural home of Lancre in the hopes of launching a successful singing career in the big city. The only problem is, she doesn't quite look the part. And there are two witches who would much rather she return home to join their coven.Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg have travelled to Ankh-Morpork to convince Agnes that life as a witch is much better than one on the stage. Only now they're caught up in a murder mystery featuring masks and maniacal laughter.And the show MUST go on . . .'A master storyteller' A. S. Byatt'Funny, delightfully inventive, and refuses to lie down in its genre' ObserverMaskerade is the fifth book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the third book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels.'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George RR Martin'One of Pratchett's finest' 5-star reader review'You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage.'There's power in stories. The Fairy Godmother is good. The servant girl marries the Prince. Everyone lives happily ever after . . . don't they The witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick are travelling to far-distant Genua to stop a wedding and save a kingdom.But how do you fight a happy-ever-after, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a power-hungry Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse It's hard to resist a good story, even when the fate of the kingdom depends on it . . .Witches Abroad is the third book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the Discworld series:'[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday'Pratchett is a master storyteller' Guardian'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone' Daily Express'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch'Masterful and brilliant' Fantasy & Science Fiction'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own. he is a satirist of enormous talent . incredibly funny . compulsively readable' The Times'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph'Nothing short of magical' Chicago Tribune'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX'[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world.There's never been anything quite like it' Evening Standard 368 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for minibeasts!Look up, look down, look closely - which bugs can you find A brilliant new lift-and-learn board book filled with beautiful wildlife scenes to explore and fascinating creatures to discover. This is a must-have for little hungry minds everywhere. Discover other Very Hungry Caterpillar books:- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek - The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book- The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring 10 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -A detective rings the doorbell in the middle of the night.He wants to ask Jack Baxi some questions. Jack fears the police have come to arrest him. But things quickly take a darker, more violent turn.He isn't here to solve a crime.Because soon Jack is tortured and left for dead, with a young woman he's never met before.He's here to commit a murder.Now, running for their lives, Jack and Aisha set out on a perilous journey from Bradford to Delhi to expose a dangerous organisation - and to save the lives of the people they love.'A fireball of an opening chapter and it just gets better and better. A A Dhand is a gifted writer, and you should run, RUN, to buy The Blood Divide.' Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of THIRTEEN'Another thrilling page-turner from A. A. Dhand [.] This might be his best yet' Alex Caan, author of CUT TO THE BONE'Intense, gripping and impactful' James Delargy, author of 55 and VANISHED'An adrenaline-filled ride' Ajay Chowdhury, author of THE WAITER'Opens with a bang and continues with a thrill-a-minute adventure . . . A. A. Dhand knows how to keep me up into the early hours' Vaseem Khan, author of MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE'I doubt I'll read a better thriller this year' M. W. Craven, author of THE CURATOREVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT THE BLOOD DIVIDE:\*\*\*\*\* 'One of the best books I've read in ages'\*\*\*\*\* 'An outstanding, nail-biting thriller that packs a punch'\*\*\*\*\* 'Full of action, betrayal and friendship - a must-read for any mystery/thriller fan' 352 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - It's the playground song contest and everyone is very excited to show off their musical skills! Peppa is nervous - what if she isn't loud enough or she can't remember the words Luckily her friends are there to give her the support she needs!This thick board book is a lovely story about confidence, support, friendship and singing as loud as you can!

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - It's Lotte Llama's first day at playgroup, and Peppa is going to make sure that she has a lovely time.Lotte learns all about playgroup, but she also has something to teach Peppa - a new language!What German words will Peppa learn, and what funny things does Daddy Pig know how to say.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to.!This interactive novelty board book is filled with sliders and flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day.In It's Time to. Clean Up! the moving sliders and transformative flaps on every page allow toddlers to perform the tasks in the simple text - they can vacuum the floor, wash the dishes and even hang up the washing!The It's Time to. series:Boosts motor skillsEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 3+Also available:It's Time to. Fix It! 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Accompanied by fantastical illustrations and narrated in an unassuming fashion, The Sage with Two Horns is sure to delight fans of the beloved storyteller.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover!A wicked fairy has cast a spell sending Princess Rose into a deep sleep! With the help of some fairy godmothers and a dashing, green-fingered prince, Kittie Lacey must break the spell.Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding HoodThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Little MermaidThe Fairytale Hairdresser and RapunzelThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and CinderellaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the PeaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and AladdinThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the FrogThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Duggee and the Squirrels are on a dino-tour in this new hide-and-seek lift-the-flap story!What creatures will they find And, hang on, where are all the Squirrels Join the hunt and lift the flaps to find out on this dinosaur adventure!

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A thirteen-year-old girl on a family vacation becomes stranded alone in the wilderness when the family's GPS leads them astray. A compelling survival story for ages 10 to 14, for fans of Hatchet and The Skeleton Tree.Francie and her parents are on a spring road trip: driving from British Columbia, Canada, to hike in the Grand Canyon. When a shortcut leads them down an old logging road, disaster strikes. Their truck hits a rock and wipes out the oil pan. They are stuck in the middle of nowhere. Francie can't help feeling a little excited-she'd often imagined how she'd survive if she got stranded in the bush, and now here they are. But will her survival skills-building fires, gathering dandelion leaves and fir needles for tea-be enough when hours stretch into days.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The ghost of a recently deceased chocolatier believes he was murdered, and it's up to young witch Brynn Warren to use her magical gifts and old-fashioned sleuthing skills to find out how he really met his bitter end in this enchanting new Evenfall Witches B&B Mystery.After spending months unable to use her powers, Brynn Warren is once again using her gift and working at her family's bed-and-breakfast. Her heart is full, and although one of her aunts wonders if it might be a little more full with a bit of romance in her life, Brynn is certain that finding love again is not in her future. In fact, she can't imagine anyone being more certain of anything?except for maybe, the recently deceased Mortimer Sweete. He's certain he's been murdered, and he wants Brynn's help to bring his killer to justice.Mort is positive he knows who killed him: his business partner's wife, Cookie, who had been trying to get them to sell the candy shop for months. But Brynn doesn't share his conviction. After all, the coroner ruled his death natural causes, and Mort did have health problems in life. But with Cookie putting up a For Sale sign for the shop already, Brynn knows she can't just let it go. Trying to solve a might-be murder while attempting to stop her aunt from meddling in her personal life seems like a recipe for disaster. If Brynn wants to bring Mort's spirit peace, she'll have to rely on all her skills-both magical and mundane-to uncover the truth.Story Locale: New EnglandSeries Overview: Brynn Warren runs a B&B with her aunts and uses traditional sleuthing and her magical abilities to solve crimes in this charming cozy mystery series.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Detective Isaac Bell's investigation into an attempted assassination brings him to the construction site of the Panama Canal-and straight into a nest of vipers-in the latest adventure in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series from Clive Cussler.Detective Isaac Bell's wife has said that he is always in the wrong place at the right time. This is certainly the case when Bell thwarts the assassination of a U.S. Senator shortly after meeting the man. This heroic rescue is just the start of the mystery for Bell, who suspects that the would-be assassins have a much larger and more dangerous agenda-one involving the nearly constructed Panama Canal. While the senator supports the building of the canal, there are many, including a local Panamanian insurgency known as the Red Vipers, who never want to see its completion.With millions of dollars and the fates of two nations at stake, Bell heads to Panama to find answers. After a deadly bombing at the canal's construction site, he is determined to stop the insurgents-or whoever is funding them-before they can attack again.Story Locale: Panama Canal Zone, CaliforniaSeries Overview: Isaac Bell is an electrifying hero, tall, lean, no-nonsense detective working for the Van Dorn Detective Agency. Driven by a sense of justice, he travels early-twentieth-century America pursuing thieves and killers and sometimes criminals much worse.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us.Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe.but what if we aren't alone at all Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn t seem to apply. Jennifer doesn t care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She believes in aliens and she thinks she can find them.Then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer s journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run . . . and face the truth within herself.Tae Keller lights up the sky with this insightful story about shifting friendships, right and wrong, and the power we all hold to influence and change one another. No one is ever truly alone.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the world we live in, more so than all the recent events put together. The pandemic has made humans question certain assumptions, relook at priorities and adjust life according to the new normal in the twenty-first century. As we take stock of the life ahead, beyond this cusp of change, focus emerges as the fulcrum to help ease this transformation.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -A New York Times Best Thriller of the Year'Terrific. You might come for the mystery, but you will stay for the sheer energy.'--New York Times Book ReviewAn utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Jessica Knoll. I could just kill you right now! It s something we ve all thought at one time or another. But Ruby has actually acted on it. Three times, to be exact.Though she may be a murderer, Ruby is not a sociopath. She is an animal-loving therapist with a thriving practice. She s felt empathy and sympathy. She s had long-lasting friendships and relationships, and has a husband, Jason, whom she adores. But the homicide detectives at Miami Beach PD are not convinced of her happy marriage. When we meet Ruby, she is in a police interrogation room, being accused of Jason s murder. Which, ironically, is one murder that she did not commit, though a scandal-obsessed public believes differently. As she undergoes questioning, Ruby s mind races back to all the details of her life that led her to this exact moment, and to the three dead bodies in her wake. Because though she may not have killed her husband, Ruby certainly isn t innocent.Alternating between Ruby s memories of her past crimes and her present-day fight to clear her name, Blood Sugar is a twisty, clever debut with an unforgettable protagonist who you can t help but root for an addicting mixture of sour and sweet. 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Becoming CEO of your body and mind'.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Don t miss the #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about! From the wild and wonderful imagination of the author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious, irresistible debut collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name.In these six stories, set in six distinct worlds, you ll meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world s tastiest treat, a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever, and an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear in the heart of every kid in town.You ll be transported to a beachside boardwalk with an ice cream stand run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab with a lone human subject who longs for a taste of home.Each storyfeatures black-and-white interior illustrations from a different artist, includingDaniel Salmieri, Charles Santoso, Liniers, Emily Hughes, Nicole Miles, and Seaerra Miller, makingthis book unlike any you've ever seen. So grab acup or a cone, and watch out for brain freeze! You'll definitely want to save room for this treat. 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Worlds Within You tells the story of Ami Shekar, who has decided to take a break from her first year of university in the UK and return to her home in Chennai. Ami is stuck, and finds herself fretting, overthinking and retreating into her own head. But she knows that whatever it is that makes her feel 'weird' all the time must have a name to it. And so, Ami is back home, to come to terms with many things: her mental health, her own identity, memories of her grandfather and, finally, herself.Set over the course of seven writing classes, this an unconventional and melancholic take on what it means to be alive and finding your own emotional support system-no matter how flawed the people within your system might be.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Revolutionary flames ignite around Annie, Lee, and a brand new character in the follow-up to Fireborne-now in paperback!After fleeing the revolution and settling into the craggy cliffs of New Pythos, the dragonlords are eager to punish their usurpers and reclaim their city. Their first order of business was destroying the Callipolan food supply. Now they're coming for the dragonriders.Annie is Callipolis's new Firstrider, charged with leading the war against New Pythos. But with unrest at home, enforcing the government's rationing program risks turning her into public enemy number one.Lee struggles to find his place after killing kin for a leader who betrayed him. He can support Annie and the other Guardians?or join the rebels who look to topple the new regime.Griff, a lowborn dragonrider who serves New Pythos, knows he has no future. And now that Julia Stormscourge is no longer there to protect him, he is called on to sacrifice everything for the lords that oppress his people-or to forge a new path with the Callipolan Firstrider seeking his help.With famine tearing Callipolis apart and the Pythians determined to take back what they lost, it will be up to Annie, Lee, and Griff to decide who-and what-to fight for.Series Overview: Fireborne (#1): HC Fall 2019 TR Fall 2020Flamefall (#2): HC Spring 2021 TR Summer 2022Fireborne #3: HC Summer 2022 TR Summer 2023.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Deep in the wild jungles of Rajasthan resides a magical sparrow that grants wishes . . .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Deeply empathetic yet unflinching in its gaze an unforgettable exploration of responsibility and redemption. Celeste Ng Highlights the horrific discrepancies in our healthcare system and illustrates their heartbreaking consequences. Essence Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate new novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients, from the New York Times bestselling author of WenchMontgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.But when her first week on the job takes her along a dusty country road to a worn-down one-room cabin, Civil is shocked to learn that her new patients, Erica and India, are children just eleven and thirteen years old. Neither of the Williams sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling the family s welfare benefits, that s reason enough to have the girls on birth control. As Civil grapples with her role, she takes India, Erica, and their family into her heart. Until one day she arrives at their door to learn the unthinkable has happened, and nothing will ever be the same for any of them.Decades later, with her daughter grown and a long career in her wake, Dr. Civil Townsend is ready to retire, to find her peace, and to leave the past behind. But there are people and stories that refuse to be forgotten. That must not be forgotten.Because history repeats what we don t remember.Inspired by true events and brimming with hope, Take My Hand is a stirring exploration of accountability and redemption. 368 pp. Englisch.