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Anna is a princess of Arendelle. Locked away from the outside world for years, Anna is desperate to leave her lonely life behind. Her parents are gone, and her sister, Elsa—the only person who might show her an ounce of love—is cold and distant. Hans is a prince of the Southern Isles. As thirteenth in line to the throne, Hans is desperate to escape the tyranny of his father and older brothers and find a kingdom of his own to rule. Their worlds collide at Elsa’s coronation. At first, it seems as if all Anna’s dreams have come true. At last she has found someone to love.

When a lion cub named Simba is born, his father, King Mufasa, introduces him to the beautiful Pride Lands he will one day rule. But when Mufasa is killed unexpectedly, young Simba blames himself. Unable to face his family, he runs away, leaving the Pride Lands under the rule of his evil uncle, Scar. Years later, the young prince must make a choice. Will he reclaim his homeland or turn his back on the kingdom in its darkest hour?

Listeners can set sail for adventure with this full-length retelling of the live-action Disney film. They’ll follow every swashbuckling step as a brave young man teams up with a high-seas scoundrel to rescue the woman he loves from the clutches of a band of cursed pirates.

A novelization of the Walt Disney Studios film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, starring Johnny Depp as the unforgettable Captain Jack Sparrow! Dead Men Tell No Tales features the return of fan-favorites Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, and Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, alongside franchise newcomers Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men, Skyfall), Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner), and Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent).

Maleficent was a different sort of faerie. For one thing, she was raised by all the Fair Folk after her parents were killed. For another, she believed there had to be some good in everyone, even humans. Happy and spirited, Maleficent was beloved by all who knew her. That is, until she experienced the ultimate betrayal by a trusted friend. Enraged and embarking on a quest for vengeance, Maleficent must forge her own path in the world to make sense of it all. And while she learns to harness her great powers, the forces against her only grow stronger.

Small-time magician Oscar Diggs’s life suddenly changes when he’s hurled from uneventful Kansas into the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar as a powerful wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune he has always imagined would be his. That is, until three very powerful witches start to question Oscar’s abilities. Drawn into an increasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who is good and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large.

One Christmas, Lady, a cocker spaniel puppy, sprang into the arms of Jim Dear and Darling. It was love at first sight. Since then, Lady has spent every day doing the same wonderful routine with her family—and she wouldn’t change a thing. But when Jim Dear and Darling bring a baby into the house, Lady’s world turns upside down. She leaves home to find herself on the dangerous city streets, where she meets up with a dog named Tramp. He tries to convince her that his way of life is a daring adventure, but Lady has her doubts. Will she leave her quiet life behind?

Belle wants more out of life than the small provincial town of Villeneuve can offer. There she stands out from the crowd with her unique point of view, her strong-willed independence, and her love of books. She longs for travel and adventure, for a life as exciting as the stories she reads. But when Belle’s beloved father is taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle, her path is forever changed.

Aurora has always enjoyed her simple life. She loves to explore the beautiful woods surrounding her quaint cottage. She even likes living with her bumbling yet well-meaning aunts. But when Aurora discovers a dark secret about her past, her whole world turns upside down. Will she be able to save herself from an imminent curse?

When Pete gets lost in the forest, he forms an unforgettable friendship with a giant flying dragon named Elliot. This original novel explores their adventures in the forest.

This sequel explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and Princess Aurora, as they face new threats to the magical land of the Fair Folk.

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Christopher Robin, who had many friends in the Hundred-Acre Wood. As time passed, the boy grew up, and he lost track of his friends.

A beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin’s tale over and over again.

Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village’s traditional standards. After a disastrous visit with the Matchmaker, Mulan worries she will never be able to bring her family the honor they deserve. But when the Emperor decrees that one man from every family must join the army to face a dangerous threat to China, Mulan decides to disguise herself as a man and take her father’s place. Now Mulan must hide her secret as she trains alongside her fellow soldiers. With the enemy drawing nearer, will Mulan become the hero China needs?

Based on the Disney Channel series Andi Mack, these original novels extend the world and story of the hit show.

Estella is a clever and creative grifter determined to make a name for herself with her designs amid the 1970s London punk rock revolution. As a girl, Estella befriended a pair of young thieves with an appetite for mischief, and together the trio has been able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. But Estella longs for more than an existence built on stealing to make ends meet.

After John Reid is ambushed and left for dead by the evil Butch Cavendish and his gang, he is rescued by Tonto—a Comanche warrior—who transforms John from a man of the law into a man of legend. Now known as the Lone Ranger, John forms an unlikely duo with Tonto to save the railroad and stop Cavendish and his band of outlaws before it’s too late!

Straßenjunge Aladdin lebt gemeinsam mit seinem Affen Abu in der arabischen Stadt Agrabah und hält sich mit kleinen Diebstählen über Wasser. Als er vom Wesir Dschafar den Auftrag erhält, eine Lampe aus einer sogenannten Wunderhöhle zu holen, die Dschafar große Macht bringen soll, bleibt ihm nichts anderes übrig, als zuzustimmen. Aladdin findet die Lampe, doch befreit er ein Dschinni, der ihm drei Wünsche gewährt ... Das Hörbuch zum Live-Action-Film aus dem Jahr 2019, gesprochen von Stefan Wilkening und Jan Odle (Dschinns Stimme aus dem Film).

Löwe Mufasa regiert als weiser und gerechter König der Steppe über das Tierreich. Die Freude ist groß, als dem König ein Nachfolger geboren wird. Doch die glückliche Kindheit des Löwenjungen Simba währt nur kurz, denn sein machthungriger Onkel Scar schmiedet eine Intrige gegen die Königsfamilie ... Das Original-Hörbuch zum Live-Action-Film von Disney, gelesen von Steffen Groth. Das Hörbuch zur Neuverfilmung aus dem Jahr 2019.

Hua Mulan ist die älteste Tochter eines großen, aber inzwischen altersschwachen Kriegers. Als das chinesische Reich angegriffen wird, befiehlt der Kaiser, dass jede Familie einen Soldaten für die kaiserliche Armee stellen muss. Mulans Vater will seine Pflicht erfüllen, doch aus Angst um ihn und Liebe zu ihrer Heimat beschließt Mulan, selbst als Mann verkleidet für ihn einzuspringen ... Das Hörbuch zum Live-Action-Film aus dem Jahr 2020, gelesen von Anja Stadlober.