Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games Novel)
The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.#1 USA Today Bestseller - #1 New York Times Bestseller - #1 Indie Bestseller - #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller - A New York Times Editors' Choice"A propulsive, brutal Hunger Games prequel is here. And it's great." The New York TimesWhen you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Toy Story 4 Read-Along Storybook and CD
Join the adventure with Woody and all his friends in this read-along storybook and CD based on the Disney and Pixar's movie, Toy Story 4! Woody's life takes a turn when Bonnie creates a toy of her very own! When her family heads out on a trip, the toys go along, too. On the way, Woody reunites with a long-lost friend and her gang of lost toys and ends up at an antique store. Experience the magic, adventure, and friendship in this storybook-and-CD set, featuring word-for-word narration, original character voices from the hit film, and sound effects! Check out these other Pixar Read-Along Storybook and CD titles!: Soul Read-Along Storybook and CDOnward Read-Along Storybook and CDIncredibles 2 Read-Along Storybook and CDCoco Read-Along Storybook and CDCars 3 Read-Along Storybook and CDFinding Dory Read-Along Storybook and CD
Waves of Love
Caught in the turmoil between Irish leaders and Vikings in eleventh-century Ireland, Princess Maire mac Domnaill desires freedom-the freedom to write the stories and history of her people and the fae folk, rather than being locked in an unhappy political marriage like her mother. When her hand is promised to the brutish son of Brian Boru, the king of Southern Ireland, to unite the north and the south in the coming war, she has no choice but to flee.Black Thorfinn is a warrior of the sea. His past and heritage are unknown, but his bravery and strength are admired by those who know him, even as his battle-weary soul has become inured to matters of the heart. When Thorfinn helps Maire fight off a pair of brigands, however, a spark of love is lit-a spark that will bring hope in the coming days of war and political machinations.Vividly weaving together history and the joy of folklore and tradition in a Medieval Irish setting, Waves of Love is a story of the importance of purpose, truth, and love in a world beset by conflict.
Hello, Sun
Follow the sun and the creatures it shines on from dawn to nightfall in this companion to Hello, Moon, from Parent's Choice Award Winner Julie Downing. Now a board book! Hello, sun! Goodbye, night!Sunrise chill, pale dawn light. Julie Downing's signature artwork washes each page in a symphony of blue, green and purple foliage; the sky shifts from amber to pink, buttercup-yellow, or darkest indigo. Sleepy bears, rabbits, deer, and other animals rise from cozy dens and burrows to greet the day. From the award-winning creator of Hello, Moon and Night in the City, Hello, Sun is now available as a board book suited for Julie's youngest fans. Whether you're starting the day or ending it, don't miss this engrossing walk with the sun and the creatures it shines on.
Waves of Love
Caught in the turmoil between Irish leaders and Vikings in eleventh-century Ireland, Princess Maire mac Domnaill desires freedom-the freedom to write the stories and history of her people and the fae folk, rather than being locked in an unhappy political marriage like her mother. When her hand is promised to the brutish son of Brian Boru, the king of Southern Ireland, to unite the north and the south in the coming war, she has no choice but to flee.Black Thorfinn is a warrior of the sea. His past and heritage are unknown, but his bravery and strength are admired by those who know him, even as his battle-weary soul has become inured to matters of the heart. When Thorfinn helps Maire fight off a pair of brigands, however, a spark of love is lit-a spark that will bring hope in the coming days of war and political machinations.Vividly weaving together history and the joy of folklore and tradition in a Medieval Irish setting, Waves of Love is a story of the importance of purpose, truth, and love in a world beset by conflict.
Harvest Protocol
Harvest ProtocolInvaders of Eden, Book 2The pattern is no longer silent.Across the globe, coordinated biological shifts accelerate: invasive species vanish overnight. Coral reefs regenerate at impossible speed. Crop yields surge-then collapse.A message finally resolves within the atmospheric interference: HARVEST PROTOCOL INITIATED.But harvest of what?When Eden Prime's systems begin syncing without human authorization, Lira discovers the invaders are not extracting resources.They are extracting data-ecological resilience models, adaptive genetics, behavioral responses to planetary stress.Humanity has been running a test.And the evaluation period is ending.Divided between those who see the presence as salvation and those who see it as erasure, the global alliance fractures. Some believe Earth is being prepared for restoration.Others fear it is being prepared for replacement.Because the data suggests something terrifying: The harvest may not include us.
Starlight Crossing
The Lyran Accord SeriesBook 1 - Starlight CrossingWhen a deep-space anomaly splits open a corridor of unnatural light, Earth's first exploratory crew steps into a crossing that shouldn't exist-one that leads straight into the Lyran Reach.There, they find Lyra: a world shaped by living architecture, atmospheric science, and a civilization that treats ecology as law. The Lyrani don't greet humanity with weapons-but with questions. Hard ones.Because the crossing wasn't a discovery. It was an alarm.As Dr. Elara Miro begins deciphering the physics of the corridor, she realizes the passage is destabilizing both star systems. And the Lyrani believe Earth's arrival is tied to an old failure they swore would never repeat.To stay in Lyran space, humanity must agree to something unprecedented: an interstellar covenant based not on power... but restraint.
Ash and Atmosphere
Book 3 - Ash and AtmosphereA catastrophic atmospheric event ignites across Lyra's southern hemisphere-wildfire without flame, ash without combustion, storms that strip oxygen from the air in spiraling corridors.The Lyrani call it an echo-season, a phenomenon recorded only in forbidden archives.Earth calls it impossible.As evacuation domes rise and entire habitats go silent, Elara uncovers fragments of an older Accord-one written when Lyra faced extinction and survived by changing what it meant to be "civilized."Now, factions on both worlds harden: one side pushing for rapid technological intervention, the other demanding strict adherence to Lyran ecological law.But the planet doesn't care about politics.It cares about balance.And if they can't learn how Lyra breathes-together-both species may discover what it means to suffocate in the same sky.
The Silent Arrival
The Silent ArrivalInvaders of Eden, Book 1When the signals first appeared, no one called them invaders.They were silent-not ships, not weapons, not armies.Just a pattern.Orbiting Earth's outer atmosphere, something artificial begins adjusting planetary systems with surgical precision: ocean currents shift, migratory paths reroute, dormant seeds awaken. Governments deny it. Scientists argue. Satellites fail.Then Eden Prime-the world's most advanced biosphere sanctuary-detects something else: The planet is being studied.Dr. Lira Morrow and systems architect Cael Arden uncover fragments of a coded presence embedded in Earth's magnetosphere-an intelligence that does not speak, but calibrates. Not conquest.Assessment.As ecosystems begin to stabilize in unnatural ways, humanity must confront an unsettling truth: What if Earth is no longer under threat from within-but under evaluation from beyond?And what if we are the invasive species?The Silent Arrival begins a sweeping eco-science-fantasy saga about stewardship, identity, and what it means to belong to a living world.
The Cascading Silence
Book 5 - The Cascading SilenceThe first place to go quiet is a coastal sanctuary-an entire ecological district losing sound, signal, and biological rhythm as if life itself has been muted.Then another.And another.Soon the silence begins to cascade across the planet in widening rings, severing habitats from the Harmonic Grid and isolating cities in invisible, breathable voids.The Lyran Council calls it containment.Earth's delegation calls it collapse.But Elara realizes the silence isn't random. It follows the old crossing corridor-like a tide moving through the world. Someone, or something, is using Lyra as a circuit.If they can't stop the cascade, the crossing will become a one-way conduit-and Lyra will be rewritten from the inside out.
The Rising Light of Lyra
The Lyran Accord SeriesBook 1 - Starlight CrossingWhen a deep-space anomaly splits open a corridor of unnatural light, Earth's first exploratory crew steps into a crossing that shouldn't exist-one that leads straight into the Lyran Reach.There, they find Lyra: a world shaped by living architecture, atmospheric science, and a civilization that treats ecology as law. The Lyrani don't greet humanity with weapons-but with questions. Hard ones.Because the crossing wasn't a discovery. It was an alarm.As Dr. Elara Miro begins deciphering the physics of the corridor, she realizes the passage is destabilizing both star systems. And the Lyrani believe Earth's arrival is tied to an old failure they swore would never repeat.To stay in Lyran space, humanity must agree to something unprecedented: an interstellar covenant based not on power... but restraint.
Dawnkeepers
DawnkeepersInvaders of Eden, Book 6The invaders are no longer strangers.They are gone.In the aftermath of the Threshold, the orbital constructs dissolve, leaving behind only dormant resonance nodes embedded within Earth's crust and oceans.The network has withdrawn.The responsibility remains.Now humanity must become what the invaders hoped for: Dawnkeepers.Guardians of planetary equilibrium. Stewards of biosphere harmony. Interpreters of cosmic ecology.But not all believe Earth should join the wider lattice. A shadow coalition seeks to reactivate dormant disruptors, arguing that independence is survival.When the first distant signal echoes through the resonance grid-a call from another endangered world-Lira faces the final question of the saga: Were we invaded?Or were we invited?Dawnkeepers concludes the Invaders of Eden saga in a sweeping meditation on sovereignty, stewardship, and the courage to belong to something greater than ourselves.
Reclamation Threshold
Reclamation ThresholdInvaders of Eden, Book 5Earth is dying again.Not from invasion-but from imbalance.The resonance war leaves behind destabilized climate corridors and fractured ecological feedback loops. The orbital lattice withdraws, awaiting proof of planetary maturity.Humanity has one chance to cross the Reclamation Threshold: a global synchronization event requiring every biosphere hub-including Eden Prime-to harmonize in unified ecological restoration.But extremist factions sabotage the network, insisting Earth must remain untouched-even if that means collapse.As cascading failures sweep across continents, Lira confronts the deeper truth the invaders withheld: They did not come to conquer.They came because something older than humanity called for help.The Threshold isn't a test.It's an inheritance.And Earth must decide whether to reclaim its place in the living cosmos-or retreat into isolation.
Tale 6. Ontario's Beaver Tail Trouble!
Bruno is back - and he's on a mission!When he skates into Ontario for the Winterlude Festival, Bruno is horrified to see humans eating something called BeaverTails(R)! Determined to save his species, he storms Parliament Hill, climbs the CN Tower, and even tumbles over Niagara Falls - all before learning a very sweet surprise about what BeaverTails(R) really are.Can Bruno survive the chaos he's created?Packed with laughs, action, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, Ontario's Beaver Tail Trouble! proves that even the biggest misunderstandings can lead to the tastiest discoveries.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
The Psi-Chotic Adventures of Drew Darby
Drew Darby is a normal high school kid with normal high school problems. He is not the most popular and feels like a dork. But to make matters worse his parents are making him get a job at the local Happyland fast food restaurant.His new boss, Mr. Harkins, is a family friend and former military man who has agreed to higher the high schooler as a favor to the family. Life couldn't get much worse for Drew until he is sitting in a room alone, waiting for his orientation at his new job. Looking at the motivational pictures on the wall and listening to the training video he discovers a hidden message. A message he doesn't want to see. It tells him he is in grave danger and needs to escape the restaurant immediately. But as he decodes the message and escapes the room, he finds out that Mr. Harkins is not former military.He is in fact recruiting for the United States Army Psychic Operations. And Drew had just passed the test for the chance to enlist.
The Trinity Evolved The Halo Awakens
On a black Hebridean shore where the sea refuses to reflect the sky, Freyja steps out of the air like a verdict-and changes three lives forever.Hayley is given the Halo: a crown of force that can shield, strike, and sever the threads of a doorway mid-open. Marie receives a wand of Whitecraft, spellwork built from breath, precision, and protective law. Kayleigh is marked with Thread-Sight and Mind-Path-the ability to glimpse branching futures and cut hostile influence without stealing anyone's will. Their power comes with rules: mercy matters, consent matters, and every choice leaves an echo.But a new hunger has learned to wear faces. Mirror Gate doesn't kick doors in-it waits for doubt, reflection, and fear, opening through glass, screens, and human weakness. As the Trinity forms a bond that feels less like destiny and more like a vow, their first battles pull them from rooftops and city lights into old Scottish water and living myth-where something enormous has been turned into a weapon, and an ancient curse has been knotted into a dragon's wound. Saving it won't be about power alone. It will be about how they use it-together.They can win a night. They can free what was bound. They can wake a network of allies.But the moment they do, something far above the world turns its attention toward them... and the cold of a coming Crown begins to test the edge of everything they've sworn to protect.
Little Awa
Awa lives in a small house in a peaceful and quiet village - too quiet. When the village elders gather to solve the mystery of the silence, they turn to kind Little Awa - who has a special way with nature - to find a solution. As she embarks on her journey, she is helped by "the ones" in the ground and in the sky. One day she finds herself covered in feathers. She dreams she is flying over her village, delivering the one thing that has been missing - the beautiful and long-forgotten songs of the birds. But this is not the end of Awa's journey in this moving tale.
The Mystery of the Manichean Mask
An ancient African mask. A devious grant. And a crime hiding in plain sight.Step into mysteries that demand courage, discernment, and the will to seek the truth. Conceived and co-written by the daughter of Robert Arthur - the creator of the Three Investigators universe - this restoration of the classic series takes its iconic characters into a new age, with gripping contemporary adventures for young readers who crave meaning, want to share in the growth of characters they admire, and seek a world they can return to again and again.In the thirteenth book of a 26-book story arc, when Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory are invited, at the start of a new summer, to attend a masked Gala at the Rocky Beach Summer Theatre Festival, they have no idea that the woman who owns the costume bank will tip them off about a local nonprofit that may be a lot shadier than it appears. Run by a Frenchman, an Italian-American man, and a Mexican-American woman, Old Art for Young Artists persuades wealthy patrons to donate artworks it can then auction off, with the proceeds supposedly going to young artists from disadvantaged backgrounds. But it seems its grants and awards are not dispensed according to its mission statement.Behind their masks at the gala, Bob and Mallory eavesdrop on the trio. They also meet a woman who once danced in the Alvin Ailey dance troupe, was married to the Harlem jazz musician who founded the Red Hots, and has recently made a donation to Old Art for Young Artists. Their suspicions aroused, The Three Investigators pretend to apply for mini-grants and summer internships from the nonprofit at a local jobs fair - where they quickly discover that what they look like matters a lot more than what they can do.Keeping calm, Jupiter manages to obtain incriminating evidence, and after soliciting the help of two hip young students who have reason to think that an extremely valuable African tribal mask has gone missing, The Three Investigators share their suspicions with Kwame Owusu, a young Ghanaian artist who comes to the Salvage Yard to buy a rare and special African wood for his artwork.What's the real motive behind Old Art for Young Artists? Why does a painting hanging on the wall of one of its directors' houses seem so familiar? As the mystery deepens and The Three Investigators start to see what Old Art for Young Artists may really be up to, they put two and two together, go undercover as Kwame Owusu's interns, then start zeroing in on a clever but very devious scheme.Join Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory as they reveal a nefarious fraud and bring an unsavory adversary to justice in this engrossing new chapter of the Three Investigators series.
Our World: Nigeria
"This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting" - School Library Journal Ekaro! Let's spend a day in Nigeria! Visit the market, greet the teacher in three languages, and taste sweet fried plantains. Even learn words in Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series with over 200k copies sold Written by Nigerian author, Bunmi Emenanjo and Nigerian illustrator, Diana Ejaita Endnotes provide more insights into life in Nigeria
His Mortal Demise
These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology--with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world. Kochin is a heartsooth--a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death. Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home. Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war. When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves... Don't miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to The Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le's jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting. Praise for The Last Bloodcarver duology: 6 starred reviews "A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read." -- Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend "You'll gasp, you'll scream, you'll cry, and you'll be begging for the next book." -- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights"The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance." -- Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea "Obsession-worthy characters." -- Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find"Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief★ "Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all....collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review
The Mystery of the Manichean Mask
An ancient African mask. A devious grant. And a crime hiding in plain sight. Step into mysteries that demand courage, discernment, and the will to seek the truth. Conceived and co-written by the daughter of Robert Arthur - the creator of the Three Investigators universe - this restoration of the classic series takes its iconic characters into a new age, with gripping contemporary adventures for young readers who crave meaning, want to share in the growth of characters they admire, and seek a world they can return to again and again. In the thirteenth book of a 26-book story arc, when Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory are invited, at the start of a new summer, to attend a masked Gala at the Rocky Beach Summer Theatre Festival, they have no idea that the woman who owns the costume bank will tip them off about a local nonprofit that may be a lot shadier than it appears. Run by a Frenchman, an Italian-American man, and a Mexican-American woman, Old Art for Young Artists persuades wealthy patrons to donate artworks it can then auction off, with the proceeds supposedly going to young artists from disadvantaged backgrounds. But it seems its grants and awards are not dispensed according to its mission statement.Behind their masks at the gala, Bob and Mallory eavesdrop on the trio. They also meet a woman who once danced in the Alvin Ailey dance troupe, was married to the Harlem jazz musician who founded the Red Hots, and has recently made a donation to Old Art for Young Artists. Their suspicions aroused, The Three Investigators pretend to apply for mini-grants and summer internships from the nonprofit at a local jobs fair - where they quickly discover that what they look like matters a lot more than what they can do.Keeping calm, Jupiter manages to obtain incriminating evidence, and after soliciting the help of two hip young students who have reason to think that an extremely valuable African tribal mask has gone missing, The Three Investigators share their suspicions with Kwame Owusu, a young Ghanaian artist who comes to the Salvage Yard to buy a rare and special African wood for his artwork.What's the real motive behind Old Art for Young Artists? Why does a painting hanging on the wall of one of its directors' houses seem so familiar? As the mystery deepens and The Three Investigators start to see what Old Art for Young Artists may really be up to, they put two and two together, go undercover as Kwame Owusu's interns, then start zeroing in on a clever but very devious scheme.Join Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory as they reveal a nefarious fraud and bring an unsavory adversary to justice in this engrossing new chapter of the Three Investigators series.
Tale 13. Nunavut's Trouble with Tides!
Bruno has paddled all the way to Nunavut - but the tides are out of control!When he and his friend Meii arrive in Iqaluit, they discover the ocean has stopped behaving. Guided by an elder named Nanuq, Bruno sets off across the Arctic to find the truth - meeting bowhead whales, brave narwhals, and playful belugas along the way.Can Bruno restore balance before the sea goddess Sedna loses her temper?Filled with courage, laughter, and magic, Nunavut's Trouble with Tides! is a breathtaking Arctic adventure that celebrates friendship, balance, and the beauty of Canada's far North.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 12. The Northwest Territories Trek!
Bruno is back on the trail - and this time, it's through the wilds of the Northwest Territories with his friend Meii!When Meii's aunt needs medicine, Bruno joins a dogsled team bound for the Mackenzie Mountains. But a blinding snowstorm, a mysterious caribou, and a thundering avalanche turn their delivery mission into a race for survival!Can Bruno and Meii deliver the medicine on time?Full of courage, friendship, and Northern Lights magic, The Northwest Territories Trek! takes readers deep into the frosty heart of Canada, where bravery shines brightest in the cold.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
The Blood of Eldervarn Mountains
A thousand years ago, Griselda cast a curse that tore Thornmere Valley apart. Tonight, beneath the rising Blood Moon, it awakens again.In the land of Eldervarn-where forests whisper, mountains brood, and the past refuses to stay buried-two children are about to face a destiny older than their own blood. The Hollowing Reckoning shattered the world centuries ago, leaving behind scars in the soil, in the sky, and in the hearts of those who survived. Now, as the month of Ashentide returns, the valley grows restless.Thornmere Valley has always been a place of silence and secrets. Doors bolt early. Candles burn late. Charms hang from windows as the wind carries whispers of names long dead. The residents pretend the past is gone, but the land remembers. It always remembers.On the eve of their thirteenth birthday, William and Scarlett begin to feel something stirring inside them-something ancient, something wrong. Their blood tightens. Their breath falters. Their dreams twist into visions of fire, screams, and a forest that watches them with hungry patience.When the Blood Moon rises, the valley's silence breaks.Drawn by a force they cannot resist, William and Scarlett are pulled deep into Thornmere Valley Forest, where a hidden cottage waits behind a shimmering blue barrier. Inside lives Griselda, the witch whose curse once drowned the valley in terror. Her eyes glow with ancient power. Her voice bends the air. And her hatred has survived a thousand years.As the moon turns red, Griselda reveals the truth: The curse lives inside them.Bound by ancestry. Awakened by fate.And now, it demands transformation.Shadows swallow the cottage as green fire erupts. William's skin pales, his blood darkens, and his eyes burn crimson as he becomes something feared by all. Scarlett's bones twist, her senses sharpen, and a growl rises from deep within as she transforms under the moon's command. Two children. Two monsters. One curse that will not let them go.To understand what they have become, the story returns to the year 250 HR-the day Griselda first arrived in Thornmere Valley as an innocent child. Her family, the Rowans, came as healers bringing hope. But fear twists quickly into hatred. Rumours spread. Accusations rise. And the valley's cruelty births the curse that will haunt Eldervarn for a millennium.Now, as the Blood Moon climbs higher, the forest stirs, the ground trembles, and the past claws its way back through roots and earth. The curse was never broken. It merely slept.And tonight, it has chosen its heirs.Perfect for readers aged 12+, Echoes of the Cursed Bloodlines blends dark fantasy, atmospheric mystery, and emotional depth into a gripping tale of destiny, fear, and the power hidden within bloodlines. Teens and adults alike will be drawn into a world where legends breathe, forests remember, and ancient wounds return to claim what was promised.The Blood Moon has risen.The curse has awakened.And Thornmere Valley will never be the same.
Canada
A poem by acclaimed Ojibway author Richard Wagamese is reimagined as a stunning picture book in the skilled hands of Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. Thoughtful, healing and hopeful, Canada is a testament to the transformative power of enduring identity and belonging. "Listen. Can you hear the voices of the Old Ones speaking to you in a language you've forgotten?" An Indigenous child struggles with a school assignment that asks, "What makes you proud to be Canadian?" To find the answer, they call on the strength of their ancestors. The ancestors' warm presence reminds them that we are in this together and we always have been -- "every soul that has fallen head over heels in love with the spell of this country." This powerful and timeless poem written by Richard Wagamese is seen through the eyes of an Indigenous child in the captivating illustrations by Anishinaabe artist Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. As the poem speaks to a new generation of Indigenous children, it welcomes everyone to honor the past, find belonging here and now, and look toward the future in this place now called Canada.
Downfall
The riveting fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Marc J Gregson comes to an explosive conclusion in Book Three of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy. Mayhem has erupted in the Skylands. Uncle's iron-fisted grip has eroded peaceful governance, and the Meritocracy hovers on the brink of civil war. Disowned once again, teenage hero Conrad is sent to invade the Below's colonies--a perilous mission with almost no chance of survival, where Conrad is left for dead. Rescued by an old enemy and escaping capture by sky pirates, Conrad finds shelter on a faraway island in the Eastern Airs. Under the guise of a new identity, Conrad undergoes training from the King's enemies and takes to the dueling pits where he competes for the status to challenge Uncle once and for all. Can a dead prince rise again, or will Conrad succumb to the brutal horrors of his world? To rally support and overthrow a despot, Conrad will have to prove the Meritocracy won't be trading one feckless tyrant for another. Take a seat for the bloodiest of showdowns in the final installment of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy. Marc J Gregson's action-adventure revels in gory monster battles, fierce duels, empathetic characters, and a morally gray dystopia that is strikingly imaginative.
The Moonlight Fairies
In the hidden corners of moonlit gardens and sparkling forests, the fairies live unseen-guiding the growth of flowers, sprinkling starlight on sleepy animals, and weaving dreams for children who believe.
Skyblue
The future arrived quietly. The consequences did not.As global systems turn to artificial intelligence for control, security, and survival, from an impending threat a single breakthrough triggers a chain reaction that no one can contain. Governments scramble, corporations hide the truth, and a handful of unlikely allies race to stop an intelligence that doesn't need permission to evolve.Skyblue: Inception is a gripping journey into the next frontier-where every choice carries a price, and every secret has a mind of its own.
Adventures with Ethan
Ethan loves books, especially the ones that take him on new adventures. One day, he discovers a very special book called The Journey Book. This book does not just tell stories, it opens the door to real places waiting to be explored.In this second adventure of the Adventures with Ethan series, Ethan is transported to Nigeria, where he meets a thoughtful new friend named Chidi. Chidi carves tiny wooden animals and carries stories passed down from his grandfather. Together, they wander through lively markets, talking drums, whispering hills, and mighty rocks as they uncover the tales hidden within Chidi's memories.What makes this interactive art edition special?Each page has partially coloured illustrations that invite children to complete the artwork themselves. Young readers can add their own colours and creative touches to every scene.Grab your crayons, pencils, or markers and bring Nigeria to life as you join Ethan and Chidi on an unforgettable journey.
Adventures with Ethan
Ethan loves books, especially the ones that take him on new adventures. One day, he discovers The Journey Book, a special book that does not just tell stories... it opens the door to real places waiting to be explored.In this second adventure of the Adventures with Ethan series, Ethan travels to Nigeria and meets Chidi, a thoughtful new friend who carves tiny wooden animals and carries stories passed down from his grandfather. Together, they journey through lively markets, talking drums, whispering hills, and mighty rocks as they uncover the tales hidden within Chidi's memories.Created for children ages 5 to 8, this coloring storybook invites young readers to explore a new culture while bringing each page to life with colour. It encourages imagination, curiosity, and a love for stories from around the world.Pick up your crayons, pencils, or markers and join Ethan and Chidi on a colourful journey through Nigeria. The adventure starts here.
Skyblue
The future arrived quietly. The consequences did not.As global systems turn to artificial intelligence for control, security, and survival, from an impending threat a single breakthrough triggers a chain reaction that no one can contain. Governments scramble, corporations hide the truth, and a handful of unlikely allies race to stop an intelligence that doesn't need permission to evolve.Skyblue: Inception is a gripping journey into the next frontier-where every choice carries a price, and every secret has a mind of its own.
Paws around the world
Meet Oreo-adorable, mischievous, and utterly untrainable. Born on a stormy night, he is soon adopted into a busy home with a warm and boisterous family. But there's a twist: they never stay in one place for long!From bustling Indian cities to faraway France and America, Oreo's paws carry him across borders. Marking territories, sniffing garbage, chasing after the scent of meat-he's neverone to stay still.With a dog's-eye view, Oreo is the unwitting witness to the family's chaos of love and laughter, and heartbreak. With wit, humour, and heartfelt charm, he often has to face thequestion: What does home mean when he's always on the move?
Adventures with Ethan
Ethan has always loved stories, especially the ones that spark his imagination and carry him to new places. Everything changes when he discovers The Journey Book, a remarkable book that does more than tell tales... it leads him into real worlds filled with history, culture, and adventure.In this second chapter of the Adventures with Ethan series, Ethan travels to Nigeria and meets Chidi, a thoughtful boy who carves wooden animals and treasures the stories his grandfather once shared. Together, they set out to rediscover these lost tales, moving through bustling markets, rhythmic drum circles, whispering hills, and towering ancient rocks. As they follow each clue, Ethan begins to understand the power of stories, memory, and tradition.Designed for readers ages 9 to 12, this edition offers a deeper look at friendship, culture, and the importance of preserving stories. It invites young readers to think, imagine, and explore one of Africa's most vibrant countries through a meaningful and engaging journey.Join Ethan and Chidi as they uncover the past and step into a world shaped by creativity, courage, and wonder.The journey continues here.
The Dravik's Curse
When the world freezes, heroes are forged.On a summer journey to the Highlands, three ordinary children witness the moment civilisation ends. Fire dies. Snow falls. And from a rupture between realms emerges the Dravik - a dragon-like force of ancient devastation.What follows is an epic saga spanning frozen oceans; scorched deserts; shattered kingdoms, and warring dimensions. Zack, Lottie and Dakota are hunted by ruthless orrakhen, guided by cryptic talismules, and bound by a prophecy older than memory. They must grow from frightened survivors into leaders capable of restoring balance to a broken world.Sweeping in scope and rich with magic, myth, and relentless adventure, The Dravik's Curse is a complete five-book epic dealing with friendship, destiny, and the price paid for waking sleeping dragons.Winter falls. Battles rage. The realms will never be the same.Read a gripping epic adventure saga full of mystery and action in a universe of magic and fantasy!
Molly Goes to Daycare
Molly Goes to Daycare is an exciting children's book about a Puggle dog, Molly, whose first day of Daycare is filled with fun moments, and she learns a valuable lesson involving her favorite teddy bear.
The Rosy Shadows
The truth may have set her free-but now it demands a reckoning.Lai was never meant to live past eighteen. When she uncovered the dark secrets her community was hiding, she didn't just survive, she learned she had only scratched the surface of her dystopian society's deceptions.Now the system is fighting back.The people she loves are being used as leverage, the experiment is evolving, and rebellion comes at a deadly cost. Every secret uncovered reveals another layer of corruption, and another reason the experiment must be stopped at any price.Lai never wanted to be a symbol. But if she wants to save the people she loves and claim a future for herself, she will have to become one. She may have escaped and found a sense of freedom, but freedom always comes at a cost.Dark, gripping, and ultimately hopeful, The Rosy Shadows is the explosive conclusion to The Quiet Limit trilogy, where survival is no longer enough, and freedom must be fought for.
Tale 9. The Alberta Outlaw!
Bruno is galloping into Alberta - and straight into the wildest showdown yet!When pancake bandit Burly Bart crashes the Calgary Stampede, Bruno saddles up his trusty pony, Clover, to save the day. But Bart's rampage doesn't stop there - from raiding the waterpark in Edmonton to blocking Lake Louise, the outlaw beaver is causing trouble across the province!Will this outlaw ride off with all the glory?Filled with laughter, courage, and good old-fashioned Western fun, The Alberta Outlaw! proves that even the biggest messes can end with a sweet victory.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 8. Saskatchewan's Sasquatch!
Bruno has joined the Mounties - and he's on the trail of a donut-loving sasquatch!When reports of a mysterious sasquatch sweep through Saskatchewan, Bruno signs up with the RCMP. From sticky clues at donut shops to wild stakeouts across the province, Bruno's first big case takes one hilarious twist after another.Can Corporal Bruno solve the mystery before the sasquatch strikes again?Bursting with laughter, courage, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, Saskatchewan's Sasquatch! is a sweet and silly prairie adventure you won't forget.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 7. The Manitoba Mess!
Bruno has rolled into Manitoba on his skateboard- and the wind has other plans!One gust sends him flying down Portage and Main, clinging to a hot dog cart, stealing the Golden Boy's torch, and crashing Canada's National Ukrainian Festival. From hungry polar bears in Churchill to a wild ride at the Royal Canadian Mint, Bruno's day goes from breezy to bonkers!Can this hot dog bandit fix his Manitoba mess?Bursting with laughter, adventure, and friendly Manitobans, The Manitoba Mess! shows that sometimes even the biggest disasters can blow you in the right direction.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 5. The Big Wreck in Quebec!
Bruno is skating into Quebec for the winter Carnaval de Qu矇bec!When eating maple taffy, he meets some friends who take him skating at Place d'Youville. Bruno can't resist a shiny Zamboni, and one little mistake sends him crashing into chaos - ice castles, dog sleds, and even a hockey game in Montreal!Can Bruno make things right before he's booted out of Quebec? Or will this be his biggest blunder yet?Full of laughter, friendship, and French-Canadian flair, The Big Wreck in Quebec! is a cool, snow-swirled adventure with a heart as warm as hot cocoa.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 4. Getting Slick in New Brunswick!
Bruno is back - and this time, he's undercover!Wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a moustache, Bruno becomes "Detective Bruno" at the Acadian Festival in New Brunswick. But when a giggling baby named Beno簾t goes missing, the case turns wild! From lobster traps and giant statues to roaring rivers and a whale of a surprise, Bruno follows the clues across the province in his silliest adventure yet.Can Bruno crack the case before it's too late?Filled with laughter and clever twists, Getting Slick in New Brunswick! proves that even the smallest detective can solve the biggest mystery!Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 3. Potato Party in P.E.I.!
When Bruno's travels take him to beautiful Prince Edward Island, Bruno's plan is simple: meet the famous Anne of Green Gables. But the moment he tastes a local potato, things start to spiral out of control. From farm fields to chowder contests and a full-blown festival, Bruno's potato craze sweeps across the island!Can this hungry beaver fix his big mistake before the islanders catch him?Full of humor and heart, Potato Party in P.E.I. celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the joy of discovery-one province (and one potato) at a time.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 10. A British Columbia Bumble!
Bruno has finally made it to British Columbia - but his visit goes up in smoke!After a snowboarding crash sends him tumbling into a Whistler lodge, Bruno finds himself rescued by a human family. Everything seems cozy... until his toasty bum starts a not-so-cozy fire! Now, Bruno must rebuild what he's accidentally burned.Can one little beaver make things right again?Brimming with laughter, heart, and breathtaking mountain magic, A British Columbia Bumble! is a warm and wonderful story about mistakes, friendship, and making things right.Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Tale 11. Best of the Yukon Quest!
Bruno is eager to reach Beaver Creek, Canada's most western town. When his snowmobile breaks down, she's a brave musher named Meii and her sled dogs come to the rescue. Soon, Bruno's swept up in the famous Yukon Quest - the toughest race in the North!From frozen eyelashes to howling huskies, blizzards to bravery, Bruno discovers what true teamwork means under the Northern Lights.Will they make it to the finish line?Packed with courage, laughter, and heart-warming friendship, Best of the Yukon Quest! is a frosty, fun-filled adventure that will have readers cheering, "Go, Meii, go!Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Wraithwood
An estranged uncle, a mysterious mansion, and Arthurian legend-together they lead to a world of magic and bloodthirsty wizards who want teenage Brinnie dead.Brynna "Brinnie" Lane has always lived a quiet life under the watchful eye of her hovering mother-until she's sent off for the summer to live with an uncle she didn't know she had. While her parents get to travel across the globe, she'll be spending three months in the middle of nowhere: upstate New York. It looks like she might spend the entire summer friendless with her nose in a book.However, she soon finds that Wraithwood Estate, her uncle's creepy old mansion, holds as many secrets as the man himself. When Brinnie is warned not to explore any of it, her curiosity only grows. As unnatural events take place and Brinnie hears whispers of a hidden war, she must unravel the truth about her family's mysterious past if she wants to survive.Something terrible happened at Wraithwood thirty years ago, and Brinnie is determined to find out what-even if it means confronting the possibility that magic is real.
The Nature of Shadow
Will she be cast out of the one place she has left to go? Anhame, the Hall under the six point star, is the only place Lia can learn how to use her terrifying powers. But to take the oath, and to pass through the trials, she must conceal the darkness that is her nature. How long can she hide her dark secret from the Masters of her craft? And if they find out, what will they do to ensure she is not a danger to everyone around her? The Nature of Shadow is an old-school YA fantasy for people who love myth and magic, dragons and swordfighting, and walking the path of story with a frighteningly powerful protagonist who nevertheless faces entirely human struggles. Low on violence and sex, it is suitable for fantasy lovers from young adult to long-retired elder.
Eighteen Years Seth
We all look at people and think we know them, but it sure would help us truly understand them if we could go back and see their life at different points of times so we can see what they have been through: their joys, their struggles, what made them who they are. In Eighteen Years: Seth, you will be immersed into the life of a foster kid named Seth. The story is arranged so you, as a reader, can jump to different times of Seth's life so you can build upon your knowledge of what Seth has been through as well as glimpses into the paths Seth still has to endure. You will know what Seth has been through in his life and how it shaped who he was, and who he is.You will be on an emotional roller coaster as you live Seth's life as a foster kid. You will experience the hopelessness and drain of not having his own family, his real mom; followed by friendships and caregivers that give him hope. You will see the beauty of people in Seth's life that give him love and support, but then you will see the reality of abuse and extreme loneliness as well. All lives are tough, but wait until you learn about Seth's and what he overcomes and what he becomes!We all have a story-a complex story. I hope that as you read Seth's story, you will look at each character and ask yourself, "I wonder what has made them who they are." It is an exercise I believe we all should learn to do in real life. There is so much that makes each of us who we are. The people and their own stories, our environment and circumstances, and the influences are endless. Get to know people, invest in their stories, and understand their stories. Hopefully, that may change your story!
Priela
Priela had always had this heightened insight. She knew things about people she simply shouldn't know, like their plans to ditch school, or to buy an essay online, or to cheat on a boyfriend. Her abilities went beyond empathy, beyond well-honed intution, as if Priela could genuinely hear people's thoughts and sense their emotions. She'd mostly succeeded in hiding her clairvoyance, but then she learned the truth about who she really was and everything changed.
