Berat Pekmezci – illustratör

An ominous presence lurks in the shadows awaiting visitors who linger too long in this eerie horror for struggling teen readers from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Everyone knows the abandoned old house at the edge of the woods is haunted, but one reckless boy steps inside for a dare. Creeping through the dust-covered rooms, he finds a strange message scrawled on the wall: Stay Too Long. Then, he finds letters scattered on the floor written by previous visitors. Lingering, he begins to feel the chill of a strange presence in the gloom … is it too late to run? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6.

Jay is thrust into a fight for survival as the virtual world of Apocalypta begins to leak into reality in this heart-pounding teen thriller from award-winning author SJ Wills. Apocalypta is the hardest game Jay has ever played, so when a cheat link pops up on his screen mid-battle he can’t resist downloading it. With the help of Life Hack, Jay races ahead of his friends to the final level. But when he spots an NPC acting strangely, an unsettling feeling sinks in.At school the next day, reality twists: teachers talk about XP, Grub replaces pizza and the injury his character suffered in-game appears on Jay’s own leg.As the wound worsens, Jay realises that Apocalypta has merged with his world and he must find a cure quickly. Can he level up before it’s too late? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

An ominous presence lurks in the shadows awaiting visitors who linger too long in this eerie horror for struggling teen readers from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Everyone knows the abandoned old house at the edge of the woods is haunted, but one reckless boy steps inside for a dare. Creeping through the dust-covered rooms, he finds a strange message scrawled on the wall: Stay Too Long. Then, he finds letters scattered on the floor written by previous visitors. Lingering, he begins to feel the chill of a strange presence in the gloom … is it too late to run?

Join Mo and Ruby as they explore boats, from dugouts to ocean liners!Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with finelly levelled books that help you develop support comprehension and fluency, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2022 (INFORMATION BOOKS CATEGORY)Take your gaming skills beyond the screen in Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode – the ultimate handbook to becoming a top game developer, Twitch streamer or the next eSports pro! Written by Craig Steele – who has led gaming workshops at Resonate and Insomnia – and illustrated in graphic-novel style by Berat Pekmezci, this book will give you the low-down on the coolest jobs in the gaming industry.Learn how to storyboard, code and test games, just like your favourite devs, or boost your Twitch subs by learning how to go pro. Think you have the skills to compete in eSports tournaments, or do you need some tips on getting good? This book will give you the know-how on making it big in all areas of the gaming industry!"The judges unanimously thought that Ultimate Gamer was hugely popular with their students. It was probably the most picked-up book on the list. My 10-year-old, who is not a reader, grabbed this book off me and read it from cover to cover." ? Judge of the UKLA Book Awards 2022 (Information Books category)

Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet's future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era. Beautiful and characterful portraits help bring to life these important activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text presents the stand-out biographical information from these inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.

Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet's future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era.Beautiful and characterful portraits help bring to life these important activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text presents the stand-out biographical information from these inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.

In this modern, imaginative spin on the classic folk tale The Straw Millionaire, a boy starts with a rock and tries to trade his way up to a new guitar. Along the way, he'll meet a zany cast of characters who help him get a little closer to his dream. Especially appealing to reluctant readers, this short, 32-page chapter book explores important social themes. With full-color illustrations and a heartwarming story, this hi-lo book will capture the attention of kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories.

In this science fiction story, Taj and Tessa are the newest Color Mixers at a lab in Antarctica where the colors of the world are made. One day, Tessa accidentally deletes the color blue. As her mistake reverberates across the planet, can they find a way to bring back blue? With full-color illustrations and a short chapter format, this 32-page hi-lo book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy realistic fiction stories with elements of dystopia and science.

13-year-old Bruce Wayne attends an exclusive prep school for the gifted. But in this case, "gifted" means kids with super-powers. Bruce is suddenly the least special person in his world--and must learn to work with the talents he does have.Selection, 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - ALA Graphic Novels and Comics RoundtableIt’s hard enough being in middle school, but it’s even worse when you’re the only kid at your school who doesn’t have super-powers. That’s the case for poor Bruce Wayne at the Gotham Preparatory School for the Really, Really, Really Gifted, where the struggles of being un-powered are made worse by the presence of so many exceptionally gifted students. He doesn’t stand a chance of winning a race against the future Flash, or a swim meet against the future Aquaman, and he always gets picked last for dodgeball. And when it comes to winning the attention of the most popular girls at school—Diana Prince and Selina Kyle--he figures he stands no chance at all.Bruce does have a goal though: he wants to make a difference in the world. But how can he do that when he doesn’t have any powers? While the Future-Supers are currently content to simply use their gifts to glide through school and court popularity, Bruce struggles to figure out if he has any gifts at all — and if so, how to use them.  His challenge comes when he discovers fellow student Jack Napier and his hired bully Bane shaking down lesser-powered students for money, including that hapless kid Dick Grayson. Someone must stand up to them and somehow, it’s going to be Bruce!

New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs (Spy School) brings his signature wit and heart to the second installment of Bruce Wayne: Not Super — a laugh-out-loud, lesson-packed adventure perfect for middle grade readers who love heroes with humor.Being a secret vigilante isn’t easy.And trying to catch a villain in the act of villainy while trying to learn the ropes of the superhero thing has 13-year-old Bruce Wayne exhausted and struggling at school. Although he is far more frustrated by the fact that Selina Kyle has a crush on Batman—but not him.When Jack Napier and his hulking sidekick Bane are recruited by Hugo Strange for a high-stakes heist at Gotham City Bank, Bruce will get a second chance to prove he has what it takes to defend the streets of Gotham. But Bruce gets more than he bargained for when he catches Selina helping Jack. Coming from a school full of heroes and villains, he should have known she would be more than she seems! And now Bruce will have to find a way to stop them all before they can accomplish their plan.

Join expert cryptozoologist Dr Soothfast for a round-the-world adventure in hunt of the creatures science has yet to catalogue... with fold-out pages and a monstrous pop-up on every page!Each creature in this book has been spotted in the wild, and many people believe them to be real-life monsters - but science cannot yet prove that they exist. Uncover the evidence, and discover the strange stories behind these curious creatures, known by experts as 'cryptids'. Then decide for yourself - do they really exist? From well-known creatures like the Yeti and the Loch Ness Monster, to the lesser-known, but just as curious Jersey Devil and Chupacabra, this magnificent book is the must-have guide to a collection of cryptids from around the world. Playfully blending historical accounts with a fictional narrator, and using a graphic-novel panel on every page for stunning visual story-telling, this graphic guide is perfect for readers 7+.With bright, graphic artwork from DC-illustrator Berat Pekmezci and a spine-tingling text from monster-lover and fiction author Eleanor Hawken.

Auch Fußballstar Jamal Musiala fing mal klein an: Mit dem Umzug von Deutschland nach England beginnt eine spannende Zeit für Jamal: neue Stadt, neue Sprache, neue Schule - da muss man ganz schön mutig sein! Vor allem der Fußball hilft ihm, sich richtig einzuleben und Freunde zu finden. Und dann entdeckt ein großer Verein das Ausnahmetalent ...Die neue Fußball-Reihe für sportbegeisterte Leseanfänger*innen von und mit Jamal Musiala. Mit vielen coolen Bildern von Berat Pekmezci.

Nach der aufregenden Zeit bei seinem ersten großen Verein in England, geht es für Jamal zurück nach Deutschland. Er beginnt in Bayern auf der Fußball-Akademie. Neue Herausforderungen und neue Mitspieler warten auf das Ausnahmetalent. Jetzt muss er sich erneut beweisen. Schafft er es in die Profi-Mannschaft?Die neue Fußball-Reihe für sportbegeisterte Leseanfänger*innen von und mit Jamal Musiala. Mit vielen coolen Bildern von Berat Pekmezci.