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Grupa Wydawnicza Foksal
Rights Catalogue
Books for children
Spring/Summer 2013
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ul. Foksal 17, 00-372 Warszawa
Poland
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Joanna Buczkowska The Book of Wishes
Iwona Czarkowska Kazio and the Chest Full of Vampires
Iwona Czarkowska Kazio and the School Full of Vampires, Kazio in the Town Full of Vampires
Iwona Czarkowska The Shadow of an Angel
Iwona Czarkowska Antos Zeberko, Kuba and the Sock-Napping Gang
Joanna Fabicka Rudolf ’s Crazy Life
Joanna Fabicka At a Pig’s Trot
Joanna Fabicka Sex and Other Troubles
Joanna Fabicka Tango Ortodonto
Liliana Fabisińska Amor from Rozkoszna Street
Liliana Fabisińska Amor and the Ghost Kidnappers
Grzegorz Kasdepke and Barbara Kosmowska The Big Bang, or K versus K
Ewa Kleszcz Princesses from all over the World
Barbara Kosmowska lonelyhearts.pl
Barbara Kosmowska The Girl from the Park
Marek Lorenc Mieszko – a Footballer’s Footballer
Zygmunt Miłoszewski Mountains of Adders
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk I am a She-Devil
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk I am a She-Angel
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk I’ll be Damned
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk Wolf
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk She-wolf
Joanna Olech Tarantula, Meatball and Hercules
Marcin Pałasz The Curious Incidents of Ferdinand the Vermin
Marcin Pałasz Deathbusters
Eliza Piotrowska Franek, Hela, Bobas and the Trojan Horse
Monika Rakusa Fairytales for Anthony
Dariusz Rekosz Black Matthew and the Book from Venice
Dariusz Rekosz Black Matthew and the Tower of Death
Dariusz Rekosz Black Matthew and the Tunnel of Fear
Dariusz Rekosz The Treasure of the Kings
Piotr Rowicki All Because of Amanda
Piotr Rowicki Greek Myths
Agnieszka Sobich Princess Karolinka can’t get to sleep
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk The dragon who wanted to become a knight
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk Beza’s looking for a home
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk Tiny has a big heart, Graffite is in trouble
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk Runaway Hugo, Lara can do anything
Małgorzata Strękowska-Zaremba Detective Kefirek on the Trail of the Skeleton
Małgorzata Strękowska-Zaremba Detective Kefirek and the First Corpse
Małgorzata Strękowska-Zaremba Detective Kefirek and the Great-grandson
Adriana Szymańska Taja of Jasmine Street
Tomasz Trojanowski The Great Come Back
Tomasz Trojanowski Fugitives
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Joanna Buczkowska
Joanna Buczkowska (b. 1975) – a psychologist who has
worked in a hospice for several years. She has a nine-yearold daughter. The author is writing the next parts of Kathy’s
advantures.
The Book of Wishes
THE FIRST PART OF THE CYCLE
Księga życzeń
2012
novel, 12.3 x 19.5 cm, paperback, 240 pages
A wise, warm book
for younger children
Avagoh is the land of the Elves and the Coloured Ones,
whose faces change colour depending on their emotional
state. Unfortunately, this beautiful place is threatened with
destruction. The magic is weakening, and Eteria – who has
stolen the Book of Wishes – is probably behind it. Tenyear-old Kathy – a visitor from another world – is the only
person who can help. This over-inquisitive and talkative
young lady with an unruly fringe has to find the Book. But
where should she look? The girl sets off on a long, difficult
journey, accompanied by a moaning cheetah, a unicorn
with a broken horn and a stoat who hates being called
a ferret.
A book imbued with fantastic invention, artistically and
interestingly painting a new, unknown world simultaneously
delights with its profundity, penetrating the psyche and the
character. (…)
The author has endowed her story with a light touch and
humour, thanks to which getting to know the book becomes
a real pleasure.
www.urodaizdrowie.pl
The book doesn’t tell a story about the fight of good and
evil. It sensitises children about the importance of trust and
how it’s worth trusting others, even if it sometimes backfires
against us. It shows how much harm the absence of trust,
misunderstanding, stereotypes and intolerance can cause. The
author also warns against a too radical attitude to upholding
traditions. Traditions are indeed important, but at times we
ought to create new ones in order to keep moving forward,
and to live better and more wisely.
www.mnz.pl
Rights Director: Blanka Wośkowiak, e-mail: [email protected]; Rights Specialist: Anna A. Rakoczy, e-mail: [email protected]
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Iwona Czarkowska
Iwona Czarkowska – mother of Kuba, trained as a serious
journalist, but prefers to write for children (and possibly for
any adults around who aren’t astonished when someone says
that a submarine being piloted by a dwarf is moving around
in their bath). She made her debut in 2005 with stories
published in the Polish children’s magazine Świerszczyk. She’s
the author of the series about Kazio and the friendly vampires
and the novel for young adults The Shadow of an Angel. In
2009, she won a distinction in the competition organised
by the publisher Telbit, and 3rd place in the Astrid Lindgren
competition in 2010.
Kazio and the
Chest Full of Vampires
Kazio i skrzynia pełna wampirów
2012
Novel, 80 pages, 20 x 14 cm, paperback
Vampires aren’t bad at all! One day, seven-year-old Kazio and
his busy mum, his artist dad, his insufferable elder sister and his
fidgetty younger brother move into a strange old house, on the
edge of the small town of Wampirzyce. The dachshund Vampire
is also crucial here. Kazio, as is his style, was being nosey. First, he
found some false teeth, and then he searched through the attic
full of dust, dead flies, flattened cardboard boxes and broken
chairs.
He found a battered, wooden chest behind a grandfather clock
with a broken dial. Just like the one from the story about the
vampires. He looked inside... And then everything happened at
lightning speed. First he met Granny Fibrycukella, and then her
brother Hongogard and Uncle Drakula. And last but not least,
granddaughter Zuzulinda. He’d met a normal vampire family!
He’d met a normal vampire family, who love garlic and the colour
red. And the book tells the story about how a life full of surprises
and human-vampire friendship unfolds in one particular house.
Vampires aren’t bad at all!
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Iwona Czarkowska
Kazio and the
School Full of Vampires
Kazio i szkoła pełna wampirów
2012
Kazio in the
Town Full of Vampires
Kazio w miasteczku pełnym wampirów
2012
On a hill outside town stood a castle, which belonged to Uncle
Drakula. A school for vampires was supposed to be built there!
But hold on... would Mr Zlak like to sabotage their plans? And
isn’t it strange that Zuzulinda – unlike Kazio – dreams about
going to school? Oh, things are going to get lively in that castle!
But unfortunately, Zuzulinda and Kazio didn’t meet a single
vampire there. Perhaps because it was the holidays? Or maybe
because vampires sleep at night?
Isn’t garlic awesome?
One day, a headline appeared in the local newspaper: VAMPIRES
ARE ATTACKING! But hold on, hold on... doesn’t Kazio know
loads of vampires and none of them are dangerous? Who stands
to gain if people start being afraid of them? And who’s behind
the plot, and who has kidnapped Professor Gurgul? Kazio, Antek,
Zuzulida, Granny Fibrycukella and Granpa Hongogard have to
solve these mysteries.
It’s going to start getting hot in Milusin!
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Iwona Czarkowska
The Shadow
of an Angel
Cień anioła
2012
Novel, 380 pages, 12.5 x 19.5 cm, paperback
At first sight, Karol Sobota doesn’t seem to stand out in any
special way – he has similar problems and interests to thousands
of other teenagers. But everything changes one day, when Karol
bumps into... an angel on a Warsaw street.
And then he comes to realise that there are many, many more
angels.
Who are they and want do they want from him?
Who’s who? Who’s pretending to be who?
Who’s good and who’s bad?
Have you ever seen them?
Is it possible they were with him every day?
That they live among us?
And that they... don’t always have good intentions?
Czarkowska’s book enchants readers from the very
first page and draws them into its intriguing universe.
The action in The Shadow of an Angel is masterfully
developed, and its twists are astonishing and make
readers want more and more. The rustle of pages being
turned is similar to the swoosh of angels’ feathers in
the wings of the Warsaw angels.
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Iwona Czarkowska
Antos Zeberko,
Kuba and the
Sock-Napping Gang
Antoś Żeberko, Kuba
i Gang Porywaczy Skarpetek
Whoever has never lost a sock raise their hand!
Going once...?
Going twice!
Has the Sock-Napping Gang (aka the SNG) ever operated in
your house...?
Never fear; the knight, Sir Antos Zeberko, will soon leap
into action! You’ll solve the puzzle of the mysterious gang
with him.
2012
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Joanna Fabicka
Joanna Fabicka (b. 1970) graduated in cinematography.
She made her poetry début in 1993 with A More Acrid
Taste. In 2002 she published a novel for young people
entitled Rudolf ’s Crazy Life, which was very well received
by readers. The book’s sequel, At a Pig’s Trot, appeared
in 2004. The third part of the Rudolf series – Sex and
Other Troubles – was published in 2005 and the fourth
part – Tango Ortodonto – in 2006. The author is currently
working on a new book.
Rudolf ’s Crazy Life
Szalone życie Rudolfa
2002 pocket edition 2005
NOVEL, 224 pages, 12.5 x 19.5 cm, paperback
other titles
At a Pig’s Trot
Świnskim truchtem, 2004
Sex and Other Troubles
Seks i inne przykrości, 2005
Tango Ortodonto
Tango Ortodonto, 2006
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Rudolf’s Crazy Life
Russia Phantom Press
Rudolf Gąbczak is a fourteen year old at grips with the
travails and humiliations of adolescence. He can’t wait
for the moment he will be God’s gift to women, as his
namesake, Rudolf Valentino. He is not troubled by the
fact that his only achievement so far has been to win first
prize in his school’s most disliked person contest. Rudolf’s
greatest hardships have to do with his family: a feminist
mother who founded a Tough Wives’ Group called “Hydra”;
a failure of a father who seeks solace in the arms of
a Korean artist; a grandmother in love with
a matrimonial con-artist and Gonzo, his five-year old
nephew who raises hell and whose parents, a couple of
active environmentalists, prefer to spend their time saving
the whales than caring for their offspring.
The tragicomic adventures of Rudolf, witty dialogues,
and the crazy tempo of events reflect the author’s fertile
imagination and talent.
This book is absolutely funny.
www.CZYTELNIA.ONET.PL
Certainly, if you are looking for a read that is light,
enjoyable, funny and, in may ways, not too far removed
from your daily affairs, you found it.
GAZETA POMORSKA
Meet Polish Adrian Mole!
This is a book for all who have a sense of humor and can
laugh at themselves – for adults as well.
PORADNIK DOMOWY
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Joanna Fabicka
Over 50 000 copies of the series sold!
At a Pig’s Trot
Świnskim truchtem
2004
other titles
Szalone życie Rudolfa, 2002, pocket edition 2005
Tango Ortodonto
The continuation of the diary of fifteen-year-old Rudolf
Gąbczak, whose life is an unending series of letdowns,
problems and drama. His beloved goes off with the
leader of a hip-hop band, by some miracle he manages
to survive a survivalist camp, and to make matters worse,
Rudolf’s older brother Philip comes back home. Rudolf’s
mother opens a psychotherapy office for people bored
with their success that specializes in inducing depression.
Rudolf’s grandmother would feel much better if she ceased
complaining about the indecency of Pola Negri who, many
years ago, had broken her film star career for ever. Not
many people would bear all this and manage to pass their
high-school entrance exams and, on top of it all, play a
debut acting role in an avant-garde play entitles, Guts,
Innards, and Excrement. Despite everything, Rudolf believes
strongly in his good star, and fate sends him a real friend in
the shape of an Egyptian named Osiris.
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A sense of humor, according to me, forms the basis of
force vital. In my opinion, a human being has four
driving forces: eros, thanatos, logos, and his sense of
humor.
JOANNA FABICKA
Rudolf comes back!
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Joanna Fabicka
Seks i inne przykrości
2005
other titles
At a Pig’s Trot
Tango Ortodonto
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Does growing up ever end? Rudolf Gąbczak, the hero of
Rudolf’s Crazy Life and At a Pig’s Trot, strives to survive
the ceaseless stream of catastrophes characteristic for
this terrible stage in a person’s development. Faithful to
his artistic ambitions, he is ready to make sacrifices in the
name of Art. To his surprise, he winds up making a career
in the hip-hop band. He also founds an amateur theatre
and a pacifist organization, which leads to terrible (and
hilarious) consequences. Apart from that, Rudolf’s father
fights against a right wing political party, his sissified
nephew organizes youth gangs in school, his mother turns
into a Sunday anarchist, and Rudolf’s girlfriend turns into
a teenage mother... Will Rudolf finally succeed in crossing
the threshold of true adulthood? This third part of the
adventures of Rudolf Gąbczak is, as usual, full of apt
observations on everyday Polish life, terrible and burlesque
occurrences, and sparkling humor.
Reviews of previous books:
Light and pleasurable read, calling forth laughter
time and time again. This book can be recommended
to any reader yearning for a few moments of decent
entertainment.
www.ESENSJA.PL
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Joanna Fabicka
Tango Ortodonto
tango ortodonto
2006
other titles
The entire world treats Rudolph as a complete loser,
although he considers himself a genius and a conqueror.
Destiny puts forward arguments to both sides: having failed
his exams to acting school Rudolph manages to enter elite
film studies. The new environment obviously means new
problems: the lack of money, the irritating roommates, the
injured mandible. However soon the wheel of fortune will
turn and the young filmmaker will embark on an exciting
and distant journey. The fourth part of Joanna Fabicka’s
series is just as wonderful as the previous ones. In Tango
Ortodonto Rudolph is almost grown up, but the style of the
novel remains youthfully vigorous. The clarity of language,
intelligent dialogues and plenty of sharp wit make Fabicka’s
novels a pleasant read for all ages.
At a Pig’s Trot
This book is fantastically funny; accurate observations
of Polish reality, perfectly observing people as they are.
Be careful: before you start to read this book you should
squeeze yourself very tight with a belt so as not to explode
with laughter.
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DZIEŃ DOBRY
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Liliana Fabisińska
Liliana Fabisińska (b. 1971) is a journalist and the
author of theatre pieces and books for children and
young people. Her debut novel Amor from Rozkoszna
Street received an honorable mention in the youth
novel competition entitled “Believe in the Strength of
Imagination.” The second part of the Amor series – Amor
and the Ghost Kidnappers was issued in 2006. The
author works currently on the third part of the series.
Amor from
Rozkoszna Street
amor z ulicy rozkosznej
2005
NOVEL, 12.5 x 19.5 cm, paperback, 388 pages
other titles
Amor and the Ghost Kidnappers
Amor i porywacze duchów, 2006
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Amor from Rozkoszna Street
Eleven-year-old Amor Korzonek lives with his parents –
a couple of absent-minded scientists – in a small
apartment in a Warsaw. When the opportunity presents
itself to move to a modest little house located on
Rozkoszna (Joyful) Street in a little suburban locality,
the Korzoneks don’t hesitate a minute. But then strange
things start to happen – the modest house turns out to
be a luxurious residence supposedly visited by ghosts and
the boy hears a mysterious voice in the bathroom, telling
him that it is he, Amor, who is to save the world.
The house is inhabited by two invisible dragons: bad
Swimmer, who wants to destroy the world of fairy tales
and fantasy, and good – Wiltor – who tries to make that
difficult for him. Fortunately for Amor, he finds help of
Kunegunda – an extremely clever eleven-year-old, uncle
Władek – a policeman, and Amor’s best friend – Jacek.
Amor from Rozkoszna Street is an adventure for children
and teenagers – full of good humour, secrets, and
unexpected turns of events. It demonstrates the value of
friendship and courage, imagination and independence,
as well as openness: even a dragon can be a friend.
The boy, faced with difficult ethic choices, proves to be
courageous enough to take action. Thus his mission to
save the world begins. An excellent read.
www.DZIENNIK POLSKI
A novel written with humour and filled with
unexpected action shifts. It is exactly what children
and teenagers like to read nowadays. Difficult to put
down, you need to read it wherever you are.
GAZETA OLSZTYŃSKA
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Liliana Fabisińska
Amor and
the Ghost Kidnappers
amor i porywacze duchów
2006
NOVEL, 12.5 x 19.5 cm, paperback, 460 pages
The second part of the adventures of Amor Korzonek, a
boy who challenged two opponent dragons and saved
the world from disaster. Fate has still some surprising
tasks for him. How to spare Wiltor, a huge greenwinged
dragon, from the curious eyes? What to feed his brother
changed into stork, who is desperately scared of marshy
landscapes? And if this seems not enough Plywalec
suddenly disappears without a trace... Even the biggest
doubter shall not be able to resist the charm of the book!
Amor from Rozkoszna Street by Liliana Fabisińska is a novel
written with humour and filled with unexpected action shifts.
It is exactly what children and teenagers like to read nowadays.
Difficult to put down, you need to read it wherever you are.
GAZETA OLSZTYŃSKA
other titles
Amor z ulicy Rozkosznej, 2005
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From reviews of Amor from Rozkoszna Street
Amor and his parents are in grave danger. The boy, faced with
difficult ethic choices, proves to be courageous enough to take
action. Thus his mission to save the world begins. An excellent
read.
DZIENNIK POLSKI
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Grzegorz Kasdepke
and Barbara Kosmowska
Grzegorz Kasdepke (b. 1972) – children and YA writer,
playwright and journalist. Graduated from the Faculty of
Journalism and Political Science at the University of Warsaw.
Used to be the chief editor of a magazine for children
„Świerszczyk”. The laureate of many literary awards.
Barbara Kosmowska – see page 16
The Big Bang,
or K versus K
Wielki wybuch, czyli Ka kontra Ka
2012
Novel, 144 pages, 16 x 21 cm, hardcover
Hey, do you know anyone who’s average, but knows how to
imagine they are someone else; amazing, loved by everyone,
talented, brave...?
The central characters of this book – Xenia and Kryspin – are
brilliant at that. They don’t know each other in real life, but they
are team members in the online game “Star Knights”. They talk
using email and often tell incredible stories about themselves.
But how long can you pretend to be someone you’re not?
And then will it be possible to find true friends?
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Ewa Kleszcz
Ewa Kleszcz is a writer and translator.
Princesses from
all over the World
Księżniczki z różnych stron świata
2012
Legends, 28 pages, 31 x 31 cm, hardcover
Fourteen stories about fairytale princesses from the furthers
corners of the world. Sofia from Greece, Leila from the East,
Carmen from Spain, Kasumi from Japan, Nontle from Africa,
Lumi from the far North, Moana from Oceania... And also White
Cloud, Amira, Nadezhda, Fiamentta, Chen, Drina and Mirabella.
The princesses described in the stories aren’t ordinary girls.
Each of them is extraordinary; each of them has some kind of
secret; just like in the tale of the Thousand And One Nights.
Fairytale illustrations and the book’s very large format means that
each story is a picture from a beautiful painting album.
You’ll learn about the princesses’ intelligence, sensitivity, courage
and beauty. You’ll discover what their unusual names mean. The
portraits in our book weren’t only painted with a brush, but also
with words.
Which princess is most like you? The one who’s in love or the one
that’s always cheerful? That dreamer or that responsible one?
The one how cares for animals or the one who loves dancing
more than anything else?
What a beautiful present for big and small dreamers!
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Barbara Kosmowska
Barbara Kosmowska (b. 1958) – poet and writer. Made her debut
while still at school. In the 1980s, she picked up numerous prizes
in poetry competitions. She works at the Pomeranian Pedagogical
Academy, in the Philology and History Faculty. She is the author
of books for adults, including: The Hungry Cat, 2000; Private
Land, 2002; The Blue Bus, 2004; Hermańce, W.A.B. 2008.
Her book for teenagers, Buba, 2002, won first prize in the
competition “Believe in the Power of the Imagination”. Other
books for younger readers include: The Silly Season, 2007; and
The Gilded Fish, 2007, which received an award in the Astrid
Lindgren Competition. She wrote the book Myślinki for children
in 2005. She is currently working on The Ukrainian Woman, for
adults. Her The Girl from the Park for children was published in
2011. Barbara Kosmowska lives in Bytów.
lonelyhearts.pl
samotni.pl
2011
Novel, 12.5 x 19.5, paperback, 232 pages
other titles
Joanna has a book of letters to her mother, which she never
sends; Kaja is a few kilos overweight and has a raft of complexes;
Wiktor has a sick grandmother, suspicious mates and a useless
collection of model aeroplanes. When their paths cross, will it
be easy for them to say farewell to the supposed carefreeness
of childhood and enter the brutal world of adults? The entire
threesome has to be careful in their haste not to lose sight of
what is most important – true friendship and love. This is a
warm, moving story of sensitivity, of smiling through tears, of
coming to know and accept oneself and about the problems
every young person has to deal with.
The Girl from the Park
Dziewczyna z parku, 2012
The Big Bang or K versus K
Wielki wybuch, czyli Ka kontra Ka
I recommend lonelyhearts.pl to everyone, not just the young
and the rebellious. After all, we’ve all lost something, we’re
all looking for something and we’re all lonely one way or the
other.
www.sztukater.pl
In spite of the difficult subject matter the book is written in
a very upbeat and pleasant way, typical for the author. The
motifs of friendship and love interweaving with motifs of
sadness after the loss of loved ones create a moving book,
which is a wonderful example that we shouldn’t give up!
Girls are sure to love it, as aside from books about boy-meetsgirl romances they love to read about everyday love:
for parents, grandparents, siblings and friends.
www.recenzje-mlodziezowe.blogspot.com
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Barbara Kosmowska
Barbara Kosmowska − poet, writer, literature expert. Cat
and dog lover. The author of the must-have series about Buba
(main award in the “Believe in the Imagination” competition),
The Thinkies (2005), the twice-awarded The Little Gilded Fish
(2007), the ever-popular The Can (2009) and lonely.pl (W.A.B.
2011). She has also written books for adults: The Hungry
Pussycat (2000), Private Land (2002), The Blue Bus (2004,
W.A.B. 2011), Hermańce (W.A.B. 2008). She lives in Bytów.
She is currently writing a new novel for adults – The Ukrainian
Woman. The Girl from the Park is her latest book.
The Girl from the Park
Dziewczynka z parku
2012
novel ,14.5 x 18.5, hardback, illustrations,128 pages
The Girl from the Park is
about friendship, love, longing, acceptation and curiosity
about the world... And it’s
a book whose sentences
shine like pearls.
For Andzia that winter was totally different to all the others.
Something awful had happened six months earlier – her
dad died. Andzia misses everything that she connected with
family life: playing ludo, chats around the table and the peach
cheesecake that used to cheer people up. But she mainly misses
the expeditions to the park, when her dad – a passionate birder
– would teach her to see the beauty of nature. It’s hard to come
to terms with suffering, but Andzia is helped by a secret her dad
once told her. She can also rely on her friend, Jeremiasz, who
puts the smile back on her face. Can Andzia let her friend in on
the secret?
A story about memories that hurt, but which are also the most
valuable thing we possess.
In spite of the difficult subject the book doesn’t seem to be
overpowered by melancholy. Rather than thrilling, it evokes
a certain nostalgia. A longing for what is transitory, what
cannot be held onto. But it also draws attention to the values
that ought to be important in our lives. Family, love and
friendship. And it reminds us how important are the trivial
aspects of everyday life, like a delicious, fresh cheesecake or
the smile on the face of a loved one.
The prose is accompanied by Emilia Dziubak’s beautiful
illustrations. It’s worth leafing through the book just for their
sake. And when you start doing that – believe me – there’s no
way you won’t want to delve deeper into the entire book.
www.czytadelko.blox.pl
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Marek Lorenc
Mieszko –
a Footballer’s
Footballer
A wonderful book for young fans of football, and people who
want to know everything about it. The story of Mieszko is
the story about an adventure with football, about friendship
and making dreams come true. And also plenty of important
information and curiosities: what is the penalty area, the top
corner, a first-time pass, who are the best footballers in the
world, and how to dribble etc.
Mieszko piłkarz nad piłkarze
2010
Story, 64 pages, 19 x 21 cm, hardcover
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Zygmunt Miłoszewski
Zygmunt Miłoszewski (b. 1976) – a writer, journalist
and scriptwriter. He debuted in 2005 with a very wellreceived novel, The Intercom. In 2006 his novel for young
readers – Mountains of Adders was issued and in 2007 the
author published Entanglement. A Grain of Truth is its
continuation. In 2011 a film, Entanglement, based on the
novel, was released.
Mountains of Adders
Góry Żmijowe
2006
NOVEL,172 pages, 14.5 x 18.5 cm, hardcover
other titles
The Intercom
Domofon, 2005
Entaglement
Uwikłanie, 2007
A Grain of Truth
Ziarno prawdy, 2011
rights sold
The Intercom
Germany DTV
the Netherlands van Gennep
film rights sold
In a style reminding us of fantasy, Zygmunt Miłoszewski’s
Mountains of Adders is a legend written with lively
language and with a very “film-like” character; a great
lecture for children aged seven and older, who have
grown-up on such films as Monsters Inc. or Shrek
Mountains of Adders create an impenetrable, rocky wall
between two lands: Szertata, land of a thousand lakes
lost among forested hills, and Maare, seaside land of
two suns. The world is ruled by the Old Magic, which
determines the fate of each inhabitant. When the little
princess of Maare, Filomena, revolts against her destiny
she is sent to serve the Mountain’s guard, the monstrous
Żmij (Adder): the lakes of Szertata dry up and Maare
is completely frozen. Bringing back order to the world
depends on Eryk, the son of a poor fisherman. The boy
takes to the road, journeying towards the Mountains of
Adders, where he is to find a bird of fire and collect its
feathers. Miłoszewski successfully uses absurd humour
but his book is also a story full of miraculous events about
good and evil; about deserved reward and punishment.
Entaglement
Croatia Edicije Božičević Russia Ripol
The Czech Republic Host
Ukraine Urbino
United Kingdom BitterLemon Press
film rights sold
Mountains of Adders
Serbia IP Jovan
Ukraina Vydavnictvo Staroho Leva
Funnier than Shrek,
shorter than Harry Potter,
Great fun not only for kids
A Grain of Truth
The Czech Republic Host
United Kingdom Bitter Lemon Press
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
Katarzyna Berenika Miszczuk (b. 1988) – studying to be a doctor
at Warsaw Medical University. She wrote her debut novel, Wolf,
at the age of fifteen, and published it three years later, in 2006.
It was nominated for the Nautilus Prize, awarded by readers in
an annual poll for the best Polish fantasy novel. She followed it
up in 2009 with She-Wolf. I am a She-Angel (2010) was the next
in the series which began with I am a She-Devil. The third in the
series, I am Damned was published in 2012.
titles by the author
I am a She-Devil
Ja,diablica, 2010
I am a She-Angel
Ja, anielica, 2011
I am Damned
Ja, potępiona, 2012
Wolf
Death is only
the beginning
Wilk, 2013
She-wolf
Wilczyca, 2013
Colourful characters, lively dialogue and a smart
heroine – that’s how to describe Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk’s latest novel in a few words.
www.carpenoctem.pl
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
I am a She-Devil
ja, diablica
2010
novel, 12.5 x 20 cm, paperback, 240 pages
rights sold
Russia Ripol
audiobook
film rights
A pleasure to read.
Nowe Książki
What is life after death like? It’s not knowledge Wiktoria wanted
to gain so early. It was supposed to be a normal evening in a
Warsaw club, spent making cow eyes at Piotrek, a friend from
school. A tragic coincidence? A schemed intrigue? The last thing
she remembers are several knife stabs received on a path in an
unlit park...
Luckily hell is not as scary as they make you believe... Los Diablos
– the city of the damned – welcomes its new citizens with a
sunny beach, delicious food and parties at Satan’s place with
Cleopatra and Rameses. Even Death is quite nice. Wiktoria gets
the well-paid job of she-devil. Her duty is to bargain over the
value of dead people’s souls. Thanks to this job she can come
back to Earth and lead an almost normal life. Meanwhile, the
bored demons plan to start a revolution in the land of Lucifer.
What role is planned for the young she-devil? Who is she going
to chose? Mortal Piotrek or seductive, golden-eyed, devilishly
handsome Beleth?
I Am a She-Devil is a mixture of colourful fantasy with an exciting
criminal story and an emotional romance. A wonderful dynamic
story, full of humour and brilliant observations about a girl who
struggles to combine the safe life on Earth with her new lifeafter-death reality.
I am a She-Devil is a combination of comedy, detective story,
fantasy and romance. K.B. Miszczuk makes use of widely
known pop-culture schemata, motifs and subjects – changing
them, playing with them, referring to them and transforming.
She throws heaps of charming humour into the mix and
creates an explosive mixture. But how charming it is!
www.asfaltowasciezka.blox.pl
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
I am a She-Angel
ja, anielica
2011
novel, 12.5 x 20 cm, paperback, 240 pages
it’s hard
to be an angel
The sequel to the story of the she-devil Victoria!
I, Victoria Biankowska, agree to be a temptress for the next sixtysix years. Oh, per-lease. It’s not going to happen. I’m not going
to be a she-devil! No one’s going to con me into that again.
Luring souls to Hell isn’t nice at all. I’m now living on Earth with
my mortal Piotr, and I’m happy. I don’t plan to change it. I’m not
going to meet Beleth, the handsome devil whose heart I stole.
And anyway, it’s not going to happen. Right?
But if it were possible? What would Victoria do if Beleth showed
up in her life again and asked her to... help him get his angel
wings back again? Would she be able to give that golden-eyed
devil his dreams back? And also help him not to stay in Hell
forever? One thing’s certain – it won’t happen without hiccups or
twists in the story. Once again, the author treats us to a book full
of laughs and acute observations about life in Heaven and Hell.
Hell – you’d better read it!
From reviews of I am a She-Devil:
It reads effortlessly and easily, working on the reader like a
magic, mood-improving pill. Exciting, sensational action, a
moving love-story, hilarious scenes, interwoven with references
from the classics – isn’t that enough to commend this book?
www.obliczakultury.pl
I read the book in two days.
I liked Death most.
from a reader’s review, www.merlin.pl
I am a She-Devil is a real pearl – the author has a light touch,
an ironic sense of humour and – most importantly – an
original idea.
from a reader’s review, www.lubimyczytac.pl
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
I’ll be Damned
Ja potępiona
2012
Novel, 12.5 x 20 cm, paperback, 416 pages
Wiktoria Biankowska, former she-devil and failed angel, has got
into difficulties for the third time. And everything began with a
white cross on the pavement and a certain truck carrying frozen
vegetables. The girl had thought that finally everything was
beginning to slot into place. She was aware she was in love with
the devil Beleth, had lost her divine powers and her great foe
Moroni had been locked away in an angels’ prison. Moreover, the
devil Azazel was taking a break from nastiness, busy cultivating
his relationship with Queen Cleopatra. Life seemed beautiful.
That is until she accidentally ended up in Tartarus. Will Charon,
the infamous brother of Death, show Wiktoria the way out of
the labyrinth? Will Hitler, one of the chiefs of the Underworld,
acquire absolute power because of her? Will Princess Elisabeth
Báthory bewitch Azazel? And most importantly – will Wiktoria
finally win her Beleth?
Writers views of her previous books:
I am a She-Devil is an interesting, compelling read. It’s an
undemanding read, and additionally works on the reader like a
magic “cheer-up” pill. Sensational action, a moving romance,
scenes fizzing with humour, quoting literary classics – isn’t
that enough to recommend this book?
WWW.OBLICZAKULTURY.PL
I am a She-Devil is an absolute pearl – the author is talented,
has a wry sense of humour and most importantly – a
wonderful imagination.
WWW.MERLIN.PL
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
Wolf
Wilk
2013
Novel, 13. X 20 cm, paperback, 304 pages
Find out what happened before Twilight!
Margo Cook is an ordinary teenager. One day, she and her
parents move from New York to the little town of Wolftown set
in the depths of a huge wilderness. Ever since the move she has
been tormented by nightmares in which she’s running through
a forest, fleeing from a dangerous pursuer. In school, she meets
Yvette Reno, a somewhat crazy French girl, and Max Stone, in
intriguing outsider.
What dark secret is Max hiding? What dark secret is Wolftown
hiding? Do Margo’s dreams have any connection to these
mysteries?
Perhaps we’ll learn the answer when the full moon appears in the
sky…
Dry humour, which pokes fun at stereotypes and takes liberties
with convention, and the authentic emotions of the heroes.
www.katedra.nast.pl
An ideal book for moments of leisure, a break at school or
during the day, when you need to improve your mood.
www.lubimyczytac.pl
Recommended to people who like paranormal vibes and
romance.
www.nakanapie.pl
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Katarzyna Berenika
Miszczuk
She-wolf
Wilczyca
2013
Novel, 13. X 20 cm, paperback
The sequel to the novel Wolf
Margo Cook and Max Stone think their lives have returned to
normal. The staff of the Institute – an organisation running
experiments on teenagers living in Wolftown – are no longer
interested in our heroes. Margo can no longer feel the effects of
the lupine vaccine, and Yvette is slowly regaining her health.
Suddenly traces of brutal murders, resembling attacks by a
savage animal appear in the peaceful wooded neighbourhood. Is
the Institute or perhaps a wolf behind them? What secret is Aki
hiding? Why – in spite of police warnings – is he roaming around
the forest at night? And what is the reason for Max’s sudden
change?
Margo will once again have to face the dark side of Wolftown.
I was endeared by the way the book deals with the ordinary
problems of young people and how elements of horror
encroach on ordinariness.
lubimyczytac.pl
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Joanna Olech
Joanna Olech (b. 1955) – graphic artist, author of books for
children and teenagers, including The Miziołek Dynasty (1994),
Little Red Riding Hood (2005), Pompom in the Fiś Family (2007)
and Meatloaf and Prudence (2010). The illustrator of The Pink
Piglet (2006) and light-hearted “how-to” books for children:
How To Swear (2008), and How To Do Fiddles (2010). The
winner of numerous prestigious awards. She writes articles about
children’s literature for the press. She belongs to the Polish
branch of IBBY. The co-author of Polish language textbooks for
middle schools. A Polish Film Institute expert.
Tarantula, Meatball
and Hercules
Tarantula, Klops i Herkules
2012
NOVEL, 12.5 x 20.5, paperback, about 300 pages
Witkowice was once the most boring little town on the planet.
Everything changed when someone stole a… postcard from the
local museum. How much was it worth? At the same a local man
was killed in a car crash – a Pole with German citizenship. Did
those two incidents have anything in common? And was it true
that treasure was hidden in the town? The investigation links
up Charles, a carrot-topped IT expert and Tarantula – a fifteenyear-old Goth. The case is also taken up by an equally suspicious
woman birdwatcher, and PC Tomek Buraś, an adventure-seeking
vicar and the incredible, bat-like dog, Hercules!
This book was recommended to me by the eight-year-old
friend of my children. My twelve-year-old laughed until
she was crying, reading the funniest bits aloud! Highly
recommended! Even for children who are “resistant” to
reading, because they’re sure to enjoy reading it!
From a review by a reader of The Miziołek Dynasty, merlin.pl
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Marcin Pałasz
Michał Pałasz (b. 1971) – when he was young he wanted to
be the next Yuri Gagarin. Later he even studied astronomy,
but left it to work in the advertising company. His
contrariness led him to writing of books for children. He
debuted with the novel Tales from the land of monsters. He
was nominated to Book of the Year 2004 award by Polish
Section of IBBY for his novel It’s not easy to be scary. Twice
he received honourable mention in Kornel Makuszyński
Literature Contest: for Holidays in the big city (2007) and
Everything starts with a dream (2008). In 2008 he was
nominated to Kornel Makuszyński Book Award for Licence to
fall in love. In 2010 WAB published his The Curious Incidents
of Ferdinand the Vermin and in 2012 Deathbusters.
The Curious Incidents of
Ferdinand the Vermin
dziwne przypadki ferdynanda szkodnika
2010
NOVEL, 12.5 x 20.5, paperback, 240 pages
If we want to cheer-up and
change our bad mood, it’s
good to try Holidays in the
big city. Everyone who reads
this novel or the earlier one
Fun out of this world is going
to be eagerly waiting for the
next books by Michał Pałasz.
Vermin (real name: Ferdinand) is ten years old. It was enough
time for him to get the reputation of family’s rotten apple. In
fact the attempt to bring on the board of the plane to Tunisia
an arsenal of weapons such as: razors, knives, a switch-blade
and nunchucks are surely going to infuriate even the most
understanding members of the family. Vermin is recognized as
a potential terrorist and when the rest of his family is flying to
Tunisia he is sent to spend his holiday in Kudowa, a tiny town
in the south of Poland, with his friend Bubble and Bubble’s
grandma. And this turns out to be the beginning of a real
adventure. Because there’s plenty to do in Kudowa. For example
you can find out who stands behind the burglaries in the houses
of elderly people and how it links with another passenger who
also “missed” the plane to Tunisia.
Michał Pałasz tells this story with his distinctive sense of humour.
Not only children are going to be fascinated with this book but
also their parents who are going to laugh till they cry.
Cheerfulness, optimism and joy are the key elements of Michał
Pałasz’s writing. Readers want to return to his books, which
burst with humour, especially because the author always tries
to amuse them with some new ideas. In Pałasz’s books reader
can trace the joy of creation, the author understands children
and can use their language to tell his stories. There’s no place
for artificiality or falsehood.
Klub Literacki “Litera”
www.granice.pl
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Marcin Pałasz
Deathbusters
Zwłokopolscy
2012
novel, 12.5 x 20.2 cm, paperback, 304 pages
The mysterious Kovvalski family have been hunted all over the
world by uncompromising villains for hundreds of years. When
the Kovvalskis settle in a sleepy little town near Wrocław, strange
things begin to happen: chases, night-time intrusions... But only
the attempt to kidnap one of their children straight from school
evokes the serious concern of the locals. What does a crazy nun,
sowing fear as she drives around in her ancient automobile, have
to do with this? When Ferdynand – known affectionately and
not without reason as Vermin – joins in, things simply take on a
breakneck pace!
Praise for the book:
The book is full of adventures and I guarantee you won’t be
able to put it down for an instant.
www.czasdzieci.pl
Black humour in its purest form, distilled nonsense, wit which
veers towards iconoclastic themes on occasion and absolute
courage in dreaming up a story. Added to that an ever-present
optimism; the art of looking at the world through rosecoloured spectacles.
www.tu-czytam.blogspot.com
Deathbusters belongs to the genre of young-adult fiction. The
heroic kids are still at school but their adventures won’t only
appeal to people of their age. Loads of fun, fast-moving action
full of exciting elements and a pleasant, easy-going form.
Perfect for a spot of downtime :)
www.jarken.blogspot.com
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Eliza Piotrowska
Eliza Piotrowska is a writer of books for childeren as well as a
translator.
Franek, Hela, Bobas
and the Trojan Horse
Franek, Hela, Bobas i koń trojański
2010
Story, 72 pages, 22 x 19 cm, hardcover
Franek, Hela and Bobas are the central figures of this unusual
book. Why unusual? Because the sequence of pages isn’t so
important. Because in order to read the story properly you have
to negotiate a labyrinth and jump from page to page, decipher
the paintings in the studio of Master Filthy Ace, defeat Doctor
Monster’s devilish machine, make friends with the Letter Gobbler,
the two-headed guinea fowl and with Parys, who doesn’t have an
easy character. Our heroes’ adventures are just as remarkable as
the entire book. Enjoy!
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Monika Rakusa
Monika Rakusa (b. 1966) – social psychologist, journalist,
documentary films scripts writer. She studied Polish philology
at Warsaw University, currently studies for a Ph.D. at Polish
Academy of Sciences. She lives in Warsaw, has two kids. High
Fever her literary debut was published in 2008. In 2010 W.A.B.
publishes her new novel Adam’s wife and Fairytales for Anthony,
a volume of stories for children.
Fairytales for Anthony
Baśnie dla Antosia
2010
FAIRY-TALE, 15.5 x 15.5, hardback, 204 pages
other titles
High Fever
39,9
Adam’s Wife
Żona Adama
Following on from her well-received debut novel 39.9, Monika
Rakusa presents her readers with a new collection of fairytales.
In them she tells the story of toys who argue and banter just like
people; of the bespectacled princess more interested in books
than dresses and princes; of the little girl looking for a shop
selling mums; and of the builder of fantastical ships. Such variety
is the strong point of this collection. The author draws inspiration
from classics of the genre, such as Andersen and Perrault, but she
is certainly not scared of dealing with more contemporary subject
matter either – she writes about unloving parents, domestic
violence and indifference. The tales she tells are universal and
timeless, because tales of friendship, love and goodness will
always be needed.
Fairytales for Anthony is a collection of six tales, intended
for parents and grandparents just as much as they are for
children. Rakusa is capable of addressing important issues in
simple language. She treats her young readers with dignity and
understanding.
Beautiful stories about life
for readers from 6 to 106 years
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Dariusz Rekosz
Dariusz Rekosz (b. 1970) - computer scientist and an economist
by training. Since 2007 he has published books for children in
a series of Mors, Pinky and ... In 2008 he was the Honorary
Ambassador of Literature for Children and Teenagers Campaign
MAMA, TATA ... & MYSELF. He is also the author of radio
dramas and crime dramas and comedies for adults. Grand prix
winner of a nationwide contest of a crime story (2008).
www.rekosz.pl
Black Matthew and the
Book from Venice
Czarny Maciek i wenecki staroduk
2010
NOVEL, 12,3 x 19.5, paperback, 208 pages
I would recommend this to
fans of detective adventures:
this is a book written with
humour, it is easy and quick
to read.
www.ryms.pl
The titular “Black” Matthew and his friend Paul, known as
“Jelly”, are attending high school. They lead an entirely normal
life within the bounds of home, school and the playground.
But their lives are about to be shaken up. One day Katy, one of
their least favourite classmates, talks them into creating a secret
detective organisation named “Hercules”. Initially the boys treat
the idea with suspicion, but soon they are convinced that even
girls can sometimes have good ideas. The first case they deal
with concerns the theft of a battery from a mouse in the school
computer lab. It soon becomes clear that Katy not only has
excellent organisational skills, but that she is capable of thinking
very logically and reaching good conclusions too. Her bravery
and curiosity soon make sure that “Hercules” ends up on the
trail of a far more serious criminal case linked to an 18th-century
antiquarian book from Venice. The young sleuths decide to
personally return the book to Italy. Making up for their lack of
money with ingenuity, the trio of teenagers reach the border.
There they encounter a dangerous gang of thieves...
Black Matthew and the Book from Venice is a compulsive,
unputdownable read. Black, Jelly and Katy are bright and daring
youngsters, and it is impossible not to like them. They may still
be attending high school, but no criminal can feel safe when the
members of “Hercules” have him in their sights.
A huge expedition, real chases and the pursuit of criminals – will
our young sleuths come out of it intact? This time the stakes are
a lot higher than failing a class test!
Lively action, a huge adventure and a criminal mystery Black Matthew and the Book from Venice is an absolutely
unputdownable book!
www.zbrodniawbibliotece.pl
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Dariusz Rekosz
Tower of Death
Czarny Maciek i Wieża Śmierci
2011
Black Matthew is in action once again. Just imagine that one
day you receive a mysterious letter from a friend from your last
school, and right away pick up the trail of a criminal scandal
from the past. Not only that, every step you take is being
watched by a ruthless treasure hunter. And who said that when
you’re still at school you can only have adventures in the world
of computer games?
Black Matthew is great fun. No boredom, no lecturing,
no flowery descritions of naure on the emotional
dilemmas (which undoubtedly will please boys).
Instead you will find a puzzle, swift action and
the characters of flesh and blood.
www.parenting.pl
Unputdownable. It’s a kid’s version of Sherlock Holmes.
www.parenting.pl
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Dariusz Rekosz
Tunnel of Fear
Czarny Maciek i tunel grozy
2012
novel, 20.2 x 12.5, paperback, illustrations
Black Matthew and the other three from the Hercules detective
club have got their hands full again! And we aren’t talking about
that nightmarishly difficult maths homework...
At the beginning there’s nothing to hint at any difficulties.
Matthew’s class win an ecology competition and their prize is
a 3-day trip to the mountains – to Komorowski Castle in Sucha
Beskidzka. A gruelling expedition to Zawoja awaits them, ITC
lessons and a mysterious, but very wonderful surprise, which…
someone steals! And their teacher disappears without trace.
Does he have anything to do with this? Matthew, Kisiel and the
Górecki sisters begin a private investigation. There isn’t much
time. Will a fruit merchant, a broken ballpoint and some old
documents in the local library provide the young detectives with
some clues?
A thrilling story, mysterious passages, a dangerous criminal and
an information about where you can eat the best ice cream on
the planet.
From reviews from previous books about Black Matthew:
I wanted the young people who read my books to have a great
time but also learn something new… Because spells pass; but
knowledge, logic and adventures remain forever.
Gazeta Wyborcza
It’s worth getting to know Czarny; the twins Kaśka and Baśka;
and Kisiel. The book’s aimed at children over 9 and perfectly
suits the reality of that age. The language used by the author
seems to have been plucked straight from the playground. Our
youthful heroes have problems with their teachers and telling
their parents the truth. But they are good children, whose
courage and irresponsibility leads to them taking on some
bandits in an unequal fight.
www.strefamamy.pl
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Dariusz Rekosz
The Treasure
of the Kings
Skarb królów
2013
Novel, 12.5 x 20 cm, paperback
A new novel by the author of the Black Matthew series.
Wojtek lives alone with his dad, Tomasz, who runs a small
second-hand bookshop. One day his shop is visited by Wojtek’s
history teacher Irena and his classmate, Malgosia. A certain
Jurgen Heinze also shows up, under the pretext of buying an
old German book. When it turns out that Heinze is actually
looking for information he needs to steal valuable artefacts from
the Wawel Museum collection, the pace hots up considerably.
Wojtek, Malgosia, Tomasz and Irena set off after him, but their
dangerous adventure is complicated in the culminating moment
by a strange policewoman, Hanna Labedz. Will our heroes
manage to save the crown jewels ? And how will the adventure
affect each of their lives?
From reviews of previous books:
Humour, mystery and the freedom of young people.
merlin.pl
A wonderful adventure for young fans of reading.
granice.pl
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Piotr Rowicki
Piotr Rowicki (b. 1975) trained as a historian. He made his
writing debut in 2005 with the book The Man and the Beast.
A Father’s Unusual Diary. He now writes mainly for children
and has published: Detective Żurek, The Adventures of Hector,
Aurelka – a Small Pig’s Big Fun, A Short Portrait of Kings for Kids,
My name’s Jeżynka and The Adventures of the Feline Detective.
All Because of Amanda
Wszystko przez Amandę
2011
All because of Amanda is
an excellent read, not only
to allow your imagination
to run free, but also to ask
totally serious questions
about the nature of the
world.
All because of Amanda is a wonderful story about the amazing
adventures of Karol and Amanda, thirteen-year-old twins, who
couldn’t be less alike.
Karol is calm, composed and responsible, while Amanda is a
tomboy, climbs trees and has a thousand ideas a minute, some
of which she unfortunately puts into practice. And that’s what
happened this time. In order to get out of a holiday-from-hell
with their nanny, Nikoletta, with only piano practice and reading
books for the upcoming school year to look forward to, Amanda
steals a phial containing an unknown substance from the school
chemistry lab. She puts a few drops in the water the detested
nanny is about to drink. Rather than being poisoned, the woman
unexpectedly disappears. The desperate children run for help to
Professor Ciereszko, the chemist who created the unfortunate
mixture. A misunderstanding leads to them drinking the same
mysterious substance and waking up... in a parallel world, where
apart from gigantic, aggressive butterflies and mouse-sized
tigers also live a tribe of wild people who would gladly eat these
strange, hairless creatures. Meanwhile in Warsaw, Professor
Ciereszko tries to convince Amanda and Karol’s parents that their
children have been transported to another space-time, and find a
way to get them back.
In his story, Piotr Rowicki has combined the fantasy of a
parallel world with magicians and unknown creatures as well
as reflections about scientific theories, time-space curves, the
universe and time.
He’s created a pair of extremely likeable and smart heroes,
who’ll have their readers in stitches, and a whole array of minor
characters, led by the mad professor.
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Piotr Rowicki
Greek Myths
Mity greckie
2010
Myths, 30 pages, 20 x 29 cm, hardcover
We’d like to present to you a collection of classic verses and tales,
consisting of seven titles, in a user-friendly format. Each of the
volumes’ hard covers has its own, separate colour. You’ll find the
most wonderful verses and unforgettable stories of childhood in
each book of the collection.
Greek Myths are stories about heroes who you’ll remember your
entire life. Stories which are part of the history of Europe. We’ll
find the myths of Prometheus, Daedalus and Icarus, of Pandora’s
Box and many, many others. The book was illustrated by Iwona
Walaszek.
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Agnieszka Sobich
Agnieszka Sobich – a writer for novels and books for younger
children.
Princess Karolinka
can’t get to sleep
Królewna Karolinka nie może zasnąć
2012
Fairy tale, 25 pages, 20 x 29 cm, hardcover
Princess Karolinka is lying in bed but can’t get to sleep...
She’s counted all the little sheep, but it hasn’t helped. So
she’s decided to look for sleep in all the nooks and crannies
of the palace chambers. Wherever she looks, she sees people
asleep. Everyone’s asleep except her... This magical story about
little Karolinka is an invitation for young readers to a land
of imagination. The gorgeous illustrations and large letters
encourage children to read independently.
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk see page 38
The dragon who wanted
to become a knight
O smoku, który chciał zostać rycerzem
2012
Fairy tale, 25 pages, 20 x 29 cm, hardcover
Roland the dragon is a very unusual dragon: he doesn’t breathe
fire, he doesn’t terrify people, but he loves green peas and...
reading books about knights. Perhaps that is why he dreams
about becoming a brave knight... This hilarious story about
Roland the dragon is an invitation to young readers to a world of
imagination. The exquisite illustrations and large letters should
help children to read it by themselves.
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Agnieszka Stelmaszyk is a writer of novels for children.
Beza’s looking
for a home
Beza szuka domu
2012
Most of her ideas for books come to her when she’s sitting under
a cherry tree in the country. During her childhood she visited
the corners of her mother’s biology laboratory and looked at
specimens under a microscope. But most of all she loves cats,
dogs and other animals. She spends hours running after them
with a camera.
The series Who can stroke me spellbinds animal lovers. The
doggies and pussycats in the stories once lived in the animal
shelter. They dreamed of having a family, a home and someone
who would love them.
In this part, you’ll read about Beza, who dreamed of having a
home, and Tosia, who wanted very much to have a cat. When
they finally became best friends, and also...
No, we won’t give away what happened next. You’d better find
out for yourselves!
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Tiny has a big heart
Drobinka ma wielkie serce
2012
Graffite is in trouble
Grafit ma kłopoty
2012
Drobinka is the story of a tiny little pussycat, who could find a
real home. First she went to Oskar, but was abandoned when the
boy’s family went away on holiday.
And then later… No, we won’t give away what happened next!
You’d better find out for yourselves!
The next title in the series tells the story of the adventures of the
pussycat Grafit, who got lost and couldn’t find his way back to
his Daniel. The cat kept getting into difficulties, and finally ended
up in Przytulisk, and there...
No, we won’t give away what happened next! You’d better find
out for yourselves!
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Runaway Hugo
Hugo ucieka z cyrku
2012
Lara can do anything
Lara może wszystko
2012
This unusual puppy, Hugo, performed in a circus, but wasn’t
happy with his life and decided to escape from a cruel conjuror.
The little dog dreamt of a real home and finally ended up in…
out for yourselves!
The next book in the series tells the story of Lara, who was
always sad, and Mela, who took the story of the unhappy
Dalmatian very seriously. When Lara spent a few days in Mela’s
home, she became a totally different dog, conquered the hearts
of all the family, and also...
out for yourselves!
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Małgorzata
Strękowska-Zaremba
Małgorzata Strękowska-Zaremba (b. 1960) - writer, author
of textbooks and a journalist. She graduated from the Polish
Philology at Warsaw University. Since 2008 she is the member
of the board of the Warsaw Branch of Polish Writers Association
and also a member of the Free Word Association and the Polish
Section of IBBY. Winner of Kornel Makuszyński Literary Prize.
for the novel Abecelki and the spirit of Amber House.
Detective Kefirek on
the Trail of the Skeleton
Detektyw Kefirek na tropie kościotrupa
2010
rights sold
film rights
Detective Kefirek on the Trail
of the Skeleton is an entertaining and instructive novel
with exceptional heroes and
lots of intrigue.
Theo Kefirek is twelve years old and, more than anything in the
world, he wants to become a detective. He watches detective
films, reads detective novels and criminology textbooks, he even
wanted to sign up with the School for Detectives, but was told
he would have to wait a few more years. Theo has a friend,
the eternally well-behaved Dominic, with whom he has shared
a desk since their first year of school. At the beginning, Theo
would get incredibly irritated by Dominic’s impeccable manners
and diligence, but what came to bother him more was that his
own mum would point to Dominic as a fine model of a polite
young man, an example to be followed by Theo. Confronted
with the dilemma of whether to stop seeing his friend, or to
start being well-behaved, Theo decides on the third option: to
set about changing Dominic. Theo soon finds Dominic to be an
invaluable assistant in solving a real criminal case, which occurs
in the very school attended by the duo, in the biology classroom
to be precise. Tad has been stolen! The gravity of the case is not
reduced by the fact that Tad is just a skeleton. In fact, the case is
all the more serious since maths exercises belonging to Theo are
found at the scene of the crime. Someone clearly wants to set
Theo up, but whoever it is has picked the wrong target, because
Theo and Dominic know a thing or two about detective work.
The boys set off in pursuit of the thief, soon coming across their
first clue, a note saying: IT WILL TURN UP ON FRIDAY – left by the
kidnapper. Friday is Halloween, could it be that someone needs
Tad for this occasion? Soon the young sleuths are shocked to
discover that Caroline, the school swot, is mixed up in the affair,
as are Theo’s five-year-old brother and a real gang of thieves.
Detective Kefirek on the Trail of the Skeleton is a humour-filled
depiction of school life. Colourful characters such as the janitor,
the headmaster and the teachers make this book a huge pleasure
to read, while charm is added by the character of Theo, an
agreeable and bright little rascal.
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Małgorzata
Strękowska-Zaremba
Detective Kefirek and
the First Corpse
Detektyw Kefirek i pierwszy trup
2011
Theo Kefirek and his friend Dominiczek have already successfully
solved their first case in an important issue. Meanwhile, the
school holidays are approaching, which are sure to be full of
incident.
Someone breaks into the flat of Kasandra, the local fortune teller.
Then it becomes even more interesting, but more serious – the
owner of a firm of undertakers is murdered.
Leads linking the fortune teller, the mafia and... dog poo become
entangled together.
During the investigation, the boys discover their knowledge
of the game Battleships may come in useful, and a nonexistent dog may rescue someone from a jam. And although
the untrammelled curiosity of our young heroes means they
occasionally even risk their lives, the results of their investigation
will really help the police to catch the villains.
Detective Kefirek and the First Corpse is an exciting and hilarious
criminal story, which shows that the greenhorn detectives are
capable of catching the thread which will lead to them to the
heart of the matter even by following a trail of dog poo.
I recommend the book as a break between
compulsory set books, and also as a way of
improving the skill of reading. There are
no elements of violence or aggression.
From a reader’s review, www.strefamamy.pl
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Małgorzata
Strękowska-Zaremba
Detective Kefirek and
the Great-grandson
Detektyw Kefirek rozgryza prawnusia
2012
novel, 12.5 x 20.2, paperback, 224 pages
A satellite dish is mounted on the roof of an elderly lady from
the neighbourhood – known as Princess Elisabeth – while she’s
out. Theo discovers that the fitters broke into her attic and
searched through a wooden chest they found there. Time for
an investigation! What’s happened to the princess? Who’s got
their eye on her money? What secret is hidden in the empty
bedroom at the top of the house? And most importantly: where
is the valuable will? The boys can’t focus exclusively on the case,
because they are revising for their school exams, they are looking
for a cactus-double and are helping with the investigation of that
awful brainbox Karolina. And if that wasn’t enough, Theo’s little
brother, Zachary, and his mate Bart kidnap their friend Klapciak...
The adventure Teoś has just “trodden in” is a wittily and
absorbingly explosive mixture.
Życie Warszawy
The language used by the school kids is taken wholesale from
the schoolyard, and the problems the heroes have are surely
familiar to all nine-year-olds.
www.strefamamy.pl
A very pleasurable read which cheers you up wonderfully.
Życie Warszawy
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Adriana Szymańska
Adriana Szymańska (b.1943) – poet, essayist and literary critic.
She graduated from Polish philology at Nicolaus Copernicus
University. She debuted in 1968 with book of poetry Everyday
skies. She published several poetry books: Be, 123 old and new
poems, The diary of saboteurs and Unfinished self-portrait;
a semi-autobiographical novel Saint sin and a collection of
sketches Heirs and barbarians. Apart from Taja of Jasmine Street,
she wrote another novel for children Dog’s most beautiful smile
and other confessions. She received many prestigious literary
awards, her books have been translated into several languages.
Taja of Jasmine Street
taja z jaśminowej
2010
NOVEL, 14.5 x 18.5 cm, hardcover, 240 pages
Taja of Jasmine Street is a
magical and poetic story
about the power of imagination, beauty of nature and
charms of childhood.
Taja is six years old and she has a big problem. Her family,
parents, grandma and brother Dash have to leave the house in
Jasmine Street. The girl doesn’t want to leave unusual creatures
that live in the house and garden: shaggy Elephantie, noisy
Strangies and sunny Phantominies. Especially she doesn’t want to
leave her best friends Michał and Grandpa Filip. And by the way
she still hasn’t met her Rden, a mysterious creature that can turn
into a biggest dream. And there is very little time...
Taja of Jasmine Street is a magical and poetic story about the
power of imagination, beauty of nature and charms of childhood.
The story opens children up to the beauty of the world, and
encourages them to experience, become familiar with, and
make friends with what is ordinary and might appear to be
imperceptible.
www.czytanki-przytulanki.blogspot.com
It’s a quiet book. One small balalaika among noisy,
flamboyant histories.
www.wolnyhamkalo.blog.polityka.pl
If you think you’re too grown-up to still be delighted by
children’s books you’re seriously mistaken. The perfect proof
is Taja of Jasmine Street by Adriana Szymańska – a beautiful
book written for children. It shows that discovering the
fairytale world which exists in children’s imaginations can
be fascinating at any age. It reveals and recalls the magic of
dreams and fantasies. It leads its readers into mysterious,
impenetrable secrets, hidden from the mind of a small person.
www.efantastyka.pl
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Tomasz Trojanowski
Tomasz Trojanowski (b. 1965) – teacher, author of radio dramas
and TV producer. He made his debut with Cat Stories (1997)
for which he received Kornel Makuszyński Award for the best
children book of the year. He published also: Julka and the
Cats (2003) and Cat Stories – New Adventures (2006). W.A.B.
has also published his novel Great Return (2007), nominated
for The Book of the Year Award 2007 by the Polish section of
IBBY and voted the best book for children in the competition
BESTSELLERek.
The Great Come Back
WIELKI POWRÓT
2007
NOVEL, 14.5 x 18.5 cm, hardcover
other titles
Fugitives
Uciekinierzy, 2008
Brave escape from the zoo
– story full of humour and
adventures.
Trombone – an elephant with a talent for pole vaulting – and
Pouch – a kangaroo who adores fast tram rides – decide to
leave the narrow confines of their cages at Warsaw Zoo and
return home. And what better way of travelling to Africa or
Australia than by flying carpet? To reach it, though, they have
to cross the city without being seen – and that’s no small
task for an elephant and a kangaroo! The runaways have to
overcome numerous obstacles: handle a hooligan in the tram,
fight off a bunch of pugnacious fans, outwit the police and a
driver-cum-kidnapper, and dodge not only the circus director
but also the father of a small birthday boy who wants to see
the heroes… tap dance!
Thanks to a series of happy coincidences, the animals succeed
in... hold on, hold on, isn’t this a bit fishy? Aren’t there a few
coincidences too many here? Just who’s fooling whom? And
what the trumpet and pouch is going on?!
Something brilliant for the lovers of animals and good read!
Twoje Dziecko
A cheerful, suspense holding and very liberating history.
Polityka
What is characteristic of Trojanowski’s books is the
unpretentious description of the world, with light irony
treating the things that highly deserve that.
I recommend that book to children and those who like cats,
but also to those who like a natural, slightly frivolous way o
writing and similar sense of humour.
Gazeta Wyborcza
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Tomasz Trojanowski
Fugitives
uciekinierzy
2008
NOVEL, 14 X 16 cm, hardback, 96 pages
other titles
The Great Come Back
Wielki powrót, 2007
How a penguin-hockey player get into a freezer, elephants –
at a bus stop and absent-minded aliens – in a lost property
office? Who and why attacked the customers of the
supermarket Sergeant Zygmunt? And finally – where is Frank’s
TV set?!
A peaceful town is suddenly thrown into chaos. Inspector
from Special Section – a specialist in difficult and unusual
problems – will have to wrack his brains to connect these
peculiar events. What will be the effect of the conducted
investigation?
Fugitives is a crime story which abounds in funny characters
and odd events and which proves that not only TV cartoon
characters have fantastic adventures. And that in the end
friendship is the most important thing.
Inspector approached the desk without saying a word, put a box
on it and gestured to its content.
In the box was a sleeping penguin. A penguin in a helmet.
„Very nice,” said inspector. „A souvenir from a trip?”
„I haven’t been on a trip lately”.
„Where is it from then?”
„From a utility room in the headquarters. We ran out of milk.
I open the fridge and I see that the freezer isn’t closed properly.
I try to close it but I can’t. Something does not let me.”
„What do you reckon?” He added after a moment.
„What do you?” – inspector did not hsve any idea how to explain
the penguin’s presence in the fridge.
„I think it might be a warning.” Inspector pensively rubbed his
chin. „They warn us to give it up, otherwise we’ll end up like that
penguin.”
(an excerpt)

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