Shakespeare's Ghost
I stopped being a woman a long time ago...It's 1610 and Jacobean London is full of dangers, from the plague to plots and revolutions.In Shakespeare's Ghost, Mary Hoffman provides an imaginative answer to one of the great questions about Shakespeare's work: why, from A Midsummer Night's Dream onwards, are his plays increasingly peopled by fairies, witches, ghosts and apparitions?For William Shakespeare, life has taken an unexpected turn: one that will transform his writing. Haunted by a familiar spirit, he is urged to include more and more paranormal events and characters in his work.Meanwhile, Ned Lambert, a young player in Shakespeare's company, The King's Men, is having inexplicable experiences of his own, with a beautiful and elusive woman in green who is not of this world. Now a man on and off the stage, Ned is caught between fears and temptations. The poet is his friend, as is the popular young Prince of Wales, but is the mysterious woman he sees friend or foe?'One of the liveliest and most captivating historical fantasies about Shakespeare's imagination since Susan Cooper's King of Shadows.' -Amanda Craig
Beast Mode Unleashed
A simple pet-sitting job turns into a beast of a time in this twenty-sixth installment of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Andres and Desmond are pet-sitting a toy poodle for a night. How hard could it be? But when the dog transforms into a monster with three heads, the Ghost Patrol realizes they may have bitten off more than they can chew! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party
In this endearing picture book by superstar chef and beloved TV host Carla Hall, Carla's grandmother helps her turn things around when a game of dress-up leads to a fancy tea party gone wrong. Carla and her sister Kim love visiting their grandparents' home, where they can always count on having something fun to get into, like Granny's old chest full of treasures! Dressed up in mounds of beautiful dresses, sparkling jewels, and fancy gloves, Carla decides the day wouldn't be complete without a tea party for the girls' special guests, Granny and Doc. But when Carla accidentally ruins her grandmother's favorite quilt and famous pound cake, she fears that all the fun is spoiled. How can Carla and her family have a proper tea party without an elegant set up and delicious food? Then Carla's grandmother steps in, sharing her recipe for a special cake. Will the secret ingredient help Carla save the day?
Geo the Space Explorer Book 2 Consecutio
This is the second book of a 23 book series where each is a self contained story, featuring an ensemble of heroes, villains and brown dogs, that over the series tell an even greater epic tale!In Consecutio, Geo returns to his beloved Caves Beach and discovers that 20 years have passed since he went missing. A new quest unfolds involving a sweeping journey across Earth in an attempt to undo the vengeful acts of those he has defied. To restore pets to their rightful place in human homes and simultaneously save Kaleido and Ellie's mother from the spiteful Praeceptorum Mergen, the support of old and new friends will be required.Series descriptionA mysterious network of corridors, situated between space and time, are the intersection between countless, starkly contrasting worlds; the battlegrounds where tenacious forces of light and darkness engage in an eternal struggle.This is a series of epic tales; of love, friendship, honour and valour, where Chocolate Labradors are never far from the action and adventures. Geo the Space Explorer and his canine counterparts, offer support and crucial insights in a universe that keeps getting bigger; where magic and the concept of an 'alien' is perpetually redefined. Follow key characters, families and dynasties, centre stage to brutal intergenerational conflicts, fight for what they hold dear, as fundamental truths are unravelled.Who created this construct? Who controls it?From theme parks to mines, gaming arcades to motor racing, musical theatre to safaris, join your favourite heroes, villains and brown dogs as an armchair traveler. Allow the Australian authors to draw on their real-world extensive travels to every continent; immersing you in the wonders of our world and those of their imaginations.
Your Friend from Palestine
You've found a letter from a friend in Palestine! I wonder what's inside... Khalid wants to know all about the world outside his country, and he wants to tell you his story too!Your Friend From Palestine is a heartwarming and mind-opening tale about hope, solidarity, and those who dare to dream...
The Girl in Question
The unmissable, thrilling follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Girls I've Been! Four teens. Three henchmen. Two thousand acres of remote forest. One very bad man. And a whole lot of new secrets to unearth. High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue--until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken... for Nora. All because of a borrowed flannel. Now Raymond has a hostage. Nora has no leverage. Iris has a spear and Wes is building boobytraps. It will take all of their skills to make it out of the forest alive. There are three problems: Someone is lying. Someone is keeping secrets. And someone has to die.
The Murrasons' Barn
In 1858, with the nation on the brink of civil war, the violence in Bleeding Kansas" festers like a raw wound, a territory torn in two over the issue of slavery.When her family discovers an injured woman hiding in their barn, eleven-year-old Joyce Murrason must keep the secret from her best friend. Turns out Eliza Enstrom's father is already hunting the woman with the circle S on her shoulder-a $100 reward for Mama Tina's capture.
Genesis
Genesis is a perilous trial, full of grueling conditions, vicious traps, bloodthirsty beasts, and ruthless competitors. Too bad nobody remembers it long enough to warn future initiants about the danger.Sixteen-year-old Jonny Leferd has always dreamed of creating a fireball and crushing stones with his bare hands. He lives in Vitalia, a city of conjurers hidden deep in the Rocky Mountains, and it's his turn to be an initiant at Genesis, where he'll warp to the Chaos Realm and acquire his amps. Amps manifest as tattoos that give the bearer incredible powers on Earth, and hundreds of them are hidden in the ten temples on Mount Frazen. Jonny's spent years training for this opportunity, and he's ready to seize it-but the stakes skyrocket when his older brother, Trent, is kidnapped just weeks before the trial begins.The culprit, Adrian Kelley, is a rogue conjurer and the only initiant to have reached the tenth temple. It's a tremendous and mystifying achievement that Jonny must copy if he's to defeat Adrian, even if so many others before him have failed. But he soon realizes that Genesis is a more treacherous rite of passage than he had ever imagined...and even his immense courage and skill might not be enough to save him-or the girl he loves.
The Magic Faraway Tree: The Folk of the Faraway Tree Deluxe Edition: Book 3
The third book in the magical Faraway Tree seriesby one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her! Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Secrets, the Land of Enchantments, or the Land of Know-Alls? This is the perfect story for bedtime and shared reading for young children. Discover the magic!
The Magic Faraway Tree: The Magic Faraway Tree Deluxe Edition: Book 2
The second book in the Magic Faraway Tree seriesby one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their adventures at the top of the Faraway Tree. But once Rick meets Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy and experiences the wonders of the Faraway Tree he is as enchanted as his cousins. Together they travel to the Land of Dreams, where all is not as cosy as they expect, and into the Land of Topsy-Turvy where it's not just their expectations that are turned upside down! A perfect book to share at bedtime or any time - discover the magic!
Survivor Mountain
Fake it 'til you make it - that's what Dani's older sister always said. Thirteen-year-old Dani never asked to be responsible for her younger sister on the school field trip to the Santa Cruz Mountains - but no one expected a massive earthquake to strand them far from help. Now with no cell service, dwindling supplies, and dangerous terrain, Dani, her sister Lily, and Dani's secret crush, Miles, must find a way off the mountain on their own. But nature isn't the only threat. As they navigate the rugged wilderness, they cross paths with strangers who aren't who they claim to be - and a sinister plot begins to unfold. Trapped in a high-stakes con-game, the trio's only chance of escape is to work together. That's easier said than done. Ever since their older sister's death, Dani and Lily have barely spoken, each silently blaming the other. Now, they must learn to trust each other again if Dani's daring plan has any chance of success.If she fails, they might never make it home. But if she succeeds, Dani won't have to fake it 'til she makes it anymore - she will prove that she is becoming the person she wants to be. Bold. Brave. Decisive. Her older sister would be proud.
Livin' La Vida Loba
Selena Sol-Valencia is an in-denial teenage werewolf battling for her life against family tradition, human traffickers, and teen crushes. But her biggest antagonist might just be her own mind. Could womanhood really be the most dangerous part of a girl's life?Selena must learn family history, her T穩o's rules of survival, and figure out how to make the most of the nightmare situations brought on by teen-wolf puberty and the intrusive world. Secrets lay behind everyone she meets, but once the claws come out, nobody's safe.Especially on the night of the Blue Moon.Turning fifteen becomes a nightmare realized for Selena Sol-Valencia as she's confronted with more than just the complications and cultural traditions of becoming a woman in this novella series. From her quincea簽era, to moving to her T穩o's farm, Selena has a lot to learn to survive her future. Especially as dark secrets from her past start rising and the truth behind her own gifts become too strong to ignore. Threats hide behind everyone she meets, but once the claws come out, there's no telling who will survive the night. Especially when it comes to the night of the Blue Moon.
The Magic Faraway Tree: The Enchanted Wood Deluxe Edition: Book 1
The first story in the MagicFaraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree it is the start of a wonderful series of magical adventures. Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? This is the perfect story for bedtime and shared reading for young children. Discover the magic!
Black Girls Day Off
Maya, Kendra, and Destiny thought their day off from school would be all fun and freedom-until a dusty little bookstore pulled them into an adventure they could never have imagined. One touch of an ancient book sends the three friends tumbling through time, landing them in some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments of Black history.Suddenly, they're standing with Claudette Colvin as she refuses to give up her seat, calculating alongside NASA's Hidden Figures as rockets blaze toward the sky, walking through the busy streets of Greenwood's Black Wall Street before its fall, and feeling the rhythm of Motown as music reshapes the world. Each leap through history is more breathtaking than the last, teaching them lessons of courage, resilience, and pride.But history doesn't give without taking something in return. With every step, the girls must face the truth: the past has power, and what they learn there could change their future forever.Black Girls Day Off is a bold, magical, and inspiring young adult fantasy that celebrates friendship, honors Black history, and reminds every reader-especially young Black girls-that their story, their power, and their voice matter. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and The Sun Is Also a Star, this is history made unforgettable through the eyes of those stepping into it.
Genesis
Genesis is a perilous trial, full of grueling conditions, vicious traps, bloodthirsty beasts, and ruthless competitors. Too bad nobody remembers it long enough to warn future initiants about the danger.Sixteen-year-old Jonny Leferd has always dreamed of creating a fireball and crushing stones with his bare hands. He lives in Vitalia, a city of conjurers hidden deep in the Rocky Mountains, and it's his turn to be an initiant at Genesis, where he'll warp to the Chaos Realm and acquire his amps. Amps manifest as tattoos that give the bearer incredible powers on Earth, and hundreds of them are hidden in the ten temples on Mount Frazen. Jonny's spent years training for this opportunity, and he's ready to seize it-but the stakes skyrocket when his older brother, Trent, is kidnapped just weeks before the trial begins.The culprit, Adrian Kelley, is a rogue conjurer and the only initiant to have reached the tenth temple. It's a tremendous and mystifying achievement that Jonny must copy if he's to defeat Adrian, even if so many others before him have failed. But he soon realizes that Genesis is a more treacherous rite of passage than he had ever imagined...and even his immense courage and skill might not be enough to save him-or the girl he loves.
The First Christmas Tree
It is very cold in the Far North. The Great Manitou knows that winter is the harshest season for the Innu, and he decides to find a way to make their winters a little brighter. He searches through the trees in the forest to find one who will bring joy, beauty and warmth to all. Could it be the larch, the tree that the Innu use to make sleds, bows or ointments? The birch, malleable and robust? Or the magnificent black spruce? "Do you want to become the Christmas tree?" he asks each one. But one after the other, the trees decline his offer. All except one, the little fir tree, whom the Great Manitou had initially overlooked.
The Second Nature of Indigo
In England, 1888, fourteen-year-old Indigo Arabella Taylor dreams of becoming a detective, which as a young child is what she thought her solicitor father was. A local murder that seems too quickly solved inspires Indigo to do some investigating of her own. The thread she finds leads to a dangerous chain of events. Meanwhile, Indigo is befriended by a group of circus artists, specifically a boy named Atlas, who live a refreshingly different way of life than the stifling society in which she finds herself. Indigo must pick her allies wisely as she tries to unmask the secret society she finds herself up against before time runs out and the wrong man is put on trial.
Le Pouvoir d'Une Perle
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Lords of Badassery
A mysterious cartridge. A secret road trip. Can a gang of gamer teens solve a decades-old mystery before it's game over?Caught between his divorced parents and friendless except for Saffron, the girl he pines over, LeRoy Jupiter Jenkins resigns his victories to the let's play videos on his retrogaming YouTube channel. But when he stumbles across a game cartridge that shouldn't exist, Saffron drags him on an unauthorized side quest across the country to solve the mystery of its existence. They uncover a 30-year-old tournament from the greatest video game company that history forgot, along with glittering prizes that have yet to be claimed. Unfortunately for LeRoy and Saffron, a menacing bounty hunter has his eyes set on those same long-lost treasures, and he's not about to let a couple of meddling kids get in his way.Livestreamed and low on time, can LeRoy get the girl, collect the treasure, and avoid the pit of poisonous bees?**Disclaimer: This book does not contain a pit, nor does it contain a single bee of any persuasion, toxic or otherwise. Sometimes you get carried away, y'know?Lords of Badassery is a quirky contemporary YA adventure. If you like eccentric humor, crazy retro antics, and a diverse cast of characters, then you'll love Reinhardt Suarez's wise-cracking novel.Buy Lords of Badassery to level up your entertainment today!
Artificial Earth
When one hero rises, many follow to save humanity from an alien threat that may be bigger than everyone believes. Terra and those closest to her are running out of time. Their journey is the ultimate test of loyalty, patience, and knowledge. Whether they succeed or not is up to them.Artificial Earth is a family friendly sci-fi novel with unexpected twists and turns, and a touch of hilarity, with heavy X-Files and Star Trek leanings. If you enjoy Sci-Fi but are tired of the constant profanity and needless romantic scenes, Artificial Earth and its following books (Earth's Guardian and Descendant of Earth) are for you. Delve into a world not quite like our own, and discover sacrifice, excitement, endless thrills, mystery, adventure, and extensive shenanigans. Fall in love with characters that will suck you in for a ride like nothing you've seen before!
My Sister's Doljabi
A Korean birthday tradition brings together the past, present, and future. Hoon's baby sister Binna is about to turn one year old, which means it's time to celebrate her doljabi--the Korean first birthday tradition where a child chooses an object that will determine their future. Each member of the family hopes for Binna to pick a different object. Hoon desperately wants Binna to choose the thread, which is said to guarantee her a long life, but she seems to have other plans. Can he influence her to pick the right item? And what will happen if she chooses a different one instead?
Reel Love
Two teens must keep their working--and romantic-- relationship a secret from their grandmas, who are longtime social media rivals, in this hilariously sweet rom com from the author of The Homecoming War. Jamie Webb is happy to be the camera-shy brains behind her grandmother BamBam's social media stardom--especially if it makes college admissions officers notice her. But with BamBam's antics, creating content isn't easy. Going to an influencers convention in Las Vegas is just what Jamie needs to relax and get inspired. Well, it is before BamBam learns that Buzzy Timmons, her archnemesis and fellow granfluencer, is also attending--along with her influencer grandson, Ethan. No matter how cute Ethan is, Jamie refuses to hang out with the enemy . . . until she learns about a cash prize for best tourism video. A prize Ethan can help her win. Exploring Vegas with Ethan turns out to be more fun and flirty than Jamie expects. But without BamBam's blessing, can they ever have anything real?
Most Valuable Player
The cocky star QB and the team's sarcastic water boy. What could go wrong? A sports romance with humor and heart from the author of They Hate Each Other Cameron Morelli is hot sh*t. Worse, he knows it. With a godlike physique and a position as his varsity football team's star quarterback, there's nobody he can't charm. So one might imagine his mortification when he's rejected by Mason Gray, the team's snarky water boy. To make matters worse, this disgrace is followed by Cam's coach benching him until he can get his grades up. Luckily, a reliable tutor steps forward to help Cam reclaim his dignity--the boy who just humiliated him. For Mason, tutoring an airheaded jock is nothing but a distraction from a past he can't escape. What he doesn't expect is to find something worthwhile in their conversations--something softening in the ice between them. Nor does Cam expect that Mason's calm smile hides a harrowing story. As they slowly nudge through each other's steel gates, the dangerous realities beyond high school threaten their deepening bond. But really, it's about football.
In Want of a Suspect
A USA Today bestseller! The first book in a thrilling mystery duology that follows Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the acclaimed Jane Austen Murder Mystery series!It is a truth universally acknowledged that London's first female solicitor in possession of the details of a deadly crime must be in want of a suspect.The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father's law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily it gives her plenty of reasons to consult (and steal occasional kisses) with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a stern but secretly softhearted solicitor at Pemberley.Lizzie is hired to investigate a deadly warehouse fire and to find the mysterious woman who was spotted at the scene moments before the flames took hold. But when the case leads to the sitting room of a woman Darcy once proposed marriage to, the delicate balance between personal and professional in their relationship is threatened.Questions of the future are cast aside when the prime suspect is murdered and Lizzie's own life is threatened. As the body count rises and their suspicions about what was really going on in the warehouse grow, the pressure is on for Lizzie and Darcy to uncover the truth.Classic characters with an enthralling twist--Lizzie and Darcy, as introduced in the hit novel Pride and Premeditation, are back for more suspense, danger, and romance!
Children with Gifts
Six of Crows meets Marvel's X-MenTwo years ago, Anthony Velazquez, a teenager with the Gift of cryokinesis, was kidnapped and imprisoned within an expansive network of illegal gladiator-style fight clubs called "The Arenas." Just as he begins to lose all hope of ever being found, he wakes up to find his Arena destroyed, his captors dead, and a trio of dysfunctional mercenaries pulling him out of the rubble. However Anthony's knights in shining armor aren't selfless heroes at all - they are unwilling pawns in a powerful organizationled by the ruthless Min Liu. Min needs Anthony and her guns for hire to eliminate a security threat - by any means necessary. And Anthony, a hardened fighter and recently freed from the deadly Arenas, is in no position to refuse. As the crew hunts for the thief, they unearth long buried secrets about The Gifted and The Arenas. Soon, they find themselves on the verge of uncovering a massive conspiracy that could plunge their world - and other worlds - into chaos and panic. Loyalties are further tested when they discover the identity of Min's thief. The crew must decide if Min's secrets are really hers to keep. If they choose to double-cross Min and expose her villainous plot, they'll have to make it count. Otherwise, they risk the wrath of a powerful woman with nothing left to lose and the means to destroy everyone they've ever loved.
The Book of Eternity
An ancient manuscript. A broken girl. A war between angels.Grey, a naive, introverted sixteen-year-old, reluctantly moves with her mother and twin brother to Sleepy Key after her father's death. She is mysteriously drawn into the woods, where an ancient manuscript, The Book of Eternity, falls from above. Curious, she touches it, triggering an ages-old curse and igniting the fight for her soul. Two groups of powerful angels vie for her spirit: The Surge, who maintain world order, and The Fallen, who wreak havoc.As Grey attempts to navigate this new world, she is inextricably drawn to Zale, the dark leader of The Fallen. Zale, too, is cursed, and only Grey has the power to set him free. Can a shy, broken girl save them both before The Fallen destroy the world as they know it, sending the earth into chaos and disorder? Can Grey save herself, Zale, and their love before it's too late?For fans of These Hollow Vows and The Inheritance Games comes a new YA fantasy with a dash of paranormal romance.
Witchlore
Holly Black meets Lex Croucher in this contemporary fantasy about a love story to raise the dead. At Demdike College of Witchcraft, Orlando is an outcast. Not just for being the only shapeshifter in a college of witches. Not just for being a really bad shapeshifter, with no control over their magic or when their body switches between male and female forms. But because their girlfriend Elizabeth died--and it was Lando's fault. Then charming new boy Bastian arrives with a proposition: he knows a spell that can raise Elizabeth from the dead. It's dangerous but Lando will try anything. But as Lando's attraction to Bastian grows, questions start to arise. Who is Bastian? What does he really want? And who will survive the resurrection spell? For fans of V.E. Schwab and Rainbow Rowell, Emma Hinds' Witchlore is a spellbinding contemporary fantasy where the passion is as real as the magic.
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. On a desperate journey to recover her sister's lost soul, Valkyrie Cain goes up against the High Sanctuary itself, and there's nothing Skulduggery Pleasant can do to stop her.With Abyssinia's grand plan about to kick off in a night of magic, terror, and bloodshed, it falls to Omen Darkly to save the lives of thousands of innocent people.And as the madness unfolds around him, as hidden enemies step into the light, and as Valkyrie is sucked into a desperate, lawless quest of her own, he has no choice but to become the hero he never really wanted to be -- or die in the attempt.
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle - time and time again - by Skulduggery Pleasant's side, and always emerging triumphant.But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it's too late. The clock is ticking...
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant is dead. Valkyrie Cain is cool. Omen Darkly is neither. A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else. Some things never change though: bad people still want to do bad things, and Skulduggery Pleasant is still there to stop them.When Skulduggery learns of a plot to resurrect a terrifying evil, he persuades Valkyrie to join him for just twenty-four hours. But they need someone else on their team, someone inconspicuous, someone who can go undercover. Enter Omen Darkly. Student at the new Corrival Academy. Overlooked. Unremarkable in every way.24 hours to save the world. One sharply-dressed skeleton. One grief-stricken young woman. One teenage boy who can't remember which class he's supposed to be in. This cannot end well...
Imaginaerium Engine
Maggie and Jamison, a teenage sister and brother, are unwillingly drawn into amysterious world of magic in the small West Texas town of Fort Richards.Their everyday lives were normal-until one Saturday in October, when a freakywoman dressed in black stepped off the bus and entered their mom's hotel. Thewoman introduced herself as Mrs. Johnson, but Maggie quickly discovers herreal name is Vivienne, and she's not who she claims to be. Vivienne reveals thatMaggie is a changeling, and that she is Maggie's true mother. Vivienne has come totake Maggie home -with her!Maggie is betrayed by someone she trusted, and is taken by Vivienne throughThe Imaginaerium Engine into the shadowy Otherworlds, to live with her.Maggie insists she'll escape, but breaking free from webs of mystery and magicisn't easy. As Vivienne leads Maggie through the Otherworlds, she meets allieslike the trickster Abarta and beautiful Queen Niamh. But as Maggie's powersbegin to emerge, she has a disturbing vision of a looming disaster in theOtherworlds, orchestrated by the malevolent Fomoire. They're after theImaginaerium Engine, which would give them the power to destroy her familyand the world. Now, plans for escape are set aside as Maggie must figure outhow to save them all within the week.... even though she has no idea what she's doing!
Loki's Wrath
Book 2 of The Chronos Series finds young Alex thrown into a battle between the old Norse gods, a battle to end all battles. It wasn't exactly what Alex had planned; but if Egypt taught him anything, it was that nothing goes as planned. This new place was indeed different, and to make matters worse, it may not be the first time he'd been there. Now, with the adventures of Egypt behind him and still far from home, Alex learns of Loki's evil plan, and must once again rewrite history.
The Hounds of Set
A fast-paced adventure of a quick-witted young teen who finds himself catapulted back through time and space to ancient Egypt. Suddenly captured and scared, he befriends the ancient god of Anubis. The two set out to battle the evil Set and free Egypt from his clutches.
The Omen Girl
A chosen-one YA fantasy debut novel inspired by Asian culture with a richly developed world--perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Am矇lie Wen Zhao, and Sue Lynn Tan. Sozo was born cursed. Called a monster. Raised to hide. But Sozo is done running. Abandoned by her parents when her Omen stain appeared, Sozo survives the streets through her secret weapon: her ability to conceal her curse. It's a rare talent that her shadowy mentor, Esp, sees as the key to infiltrating and competing in the Decade Race of Stars. The race is deadly, but the prize is irresistible: a single wish for anything. Esp dreams of using it to reshape the world, and Sozo convinces herself the risk is worth it, but keeping her stain hidden--and her monstrous side in check--is harder with every challenge, especially when sunny Naqi enters the picture, offering her kindness and friendship she was never allowed. As Sozo fights to survive the race, doubts creep in. Should she claim the wish for Esp no matter the cost? But what if it hurts Naqi? With monsters lurking inside and out, Sozo must decide whose future she's fighting for and if she's willing to pay the ultimate price.
Heartstrings
From Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the third book in The Heartbreak Chronicles series, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West!Who cares about being a fan favorite when you've found someone who's there just for you? Indigo, AKA "Indie" loves the art of special effects makeup and sometimes wonders if making monsters and zombies could be more than a hobby. But her sister, Violet, is a TV actress whose career has blown up big and become its own kind of monster. It's affected everything: their parents have split, their dad's too busy being Violet's manager, and Indie's on her own as she agonizes over her music school application.Even worse, she's just been drafted into being her sister's personal assistant for a weekend. Talk about being overshadowed.But Indie is about to meet someone who can relate: Xander Jones, the boyishly sweet guitarist of the world famous band the Heartbreakers, who constantly plays second fiddle to the band's bigger personalities. At a hectic comic con where she's fetching bottled water for her sister, Indie and Xander meet behind the scenes and hit it off.Indie knows Xander deserves to step out of the shadows. What if she could find the courage to do the same, by defying others' expectations of her and making a new path for herself? And what if she and Xander could become more than friends?
Artful Young Rogues
One boy used as bait.One girl with a secret past.Together, they'll sink a Regime.Thirteen-year-old Flynt Cunningham was never meant to survive. As bait aboard a sea monster-hunting ship, his life was cheap.Until he escaped.Now, he's on the run with Xanthe, a deadly girl with red eyes, a violent past, and secrets carved into her skin.Together, they set out to break into the Capital and rescue Flynt's imprisoned father.But the Regime is an ever-growing war machine: ruthless, relentless, and always building new weapons. Especially the kind that bleed.To bring it down, they'll have to outwit soldiers, hijack airships, and stay one step ahead of the masked enforcer hunting them: an elite assassin known only as the Reaper.Because surviving the hunt is just the beginning. And some monsters are made, not born...
Imaginaerium Engine
Maggie and Jamison, a teenage sister and brother, are unwillingly drawn into amysterious world of magic in the small West Texas town of Fort Richards.Their everyday lives were normal-until one Saturday in October, a freakywoman dressed in black stepped off the bus and entered their mom's hotel. Thewoman introduced herself as Mrs. Johnson, but Maggie quickly discovers herreal name is Vivienne, and she's not who she claims to be. Vivienne reveals thatMaggie is a changeling, and that she is Maggie's true mother. Vivienne has come totake Maggie home -with her!Maggie is betrayed by someone she trusted, and is taken by Vivienne throughThe Imaginaerium Engine into the shadowy Otherworlds, to live with her.Maggie insists she'll escape, but breaking free from webs of mystery and magicisn't easy. As Vivienne leads Maggie through the Otherworlds, she meets allieslike the trickster Abarta and beautiful Queen Niamh. But as Maggie's powersbegin to emerge, she has a disturbing vision of a looming disaster in theOtherworlds, orchestrated by the malevolent Fomoire. They're after theImaginaerium Engine, which would give them the power to destroy her familyand the world. Now, plans for escape are set aside as Maggie must figure outhow to save them all .... even though she has no idea what she's doing!
Interference
-SOPHIE-"We're in this together now..."I meant those words when I spoke them to Zach. He lights up my world, makes me feel safe, and tempts me to believe that life doesn't have to be dictated by my supernatural abilities or the dangers from my past. But lately, it seems the events that took place two years ago are still haunting me, a looming threat that never allows me to escape its grasp. Now, I must choose between hiding my fear--not an easy feat when your boyfriend is an empath trained to pick up on your every emotional response--or telling Zach and my family a truth that could change everything.-ZACH-"I'm giving you the real me to hold and keep safe..."I've given Sophie the most honest version of myself, and she isn't afraid of the real me. She takes all my bad choices, all my good intentions, and all my passionate responses as part of the whole, and I swear, just the sound of her voice or her touch can undo me and then put me back together again. This girl is my everything. Sure, we've had more obstacles to overcome than most couples--supernatural gifts tend to complicate matters from time to time--but we've worked through them together. Still, I can't escape the feeling that there are more obstacles to come, and even though she tries to hide her fears, I know her far too well, and even without my gift, I would know she has a secret to tell--a secret that could stand in the way of a future we deserve to share together.
Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
All Aboard! The sequel to Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek has pulled into the station! From the award-winning author of the best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy comes a magical series about a special boy who is granted summoning powers from his ancestors. Seventh grader Jackson "Jax" Freeman recently learned two important facts: one, he's a summoner--someone who can call on the magical powers of his ancestors to help him do amazing things--and two, he isn't the only person with this ability. After much training, Jax and four of his summoner classmates from DuSable Middle school in Chicago are thrust into a competition called the Tournament of Spirits where they'll face the most skilled summoners from around the world. But while everyone is focused on winning, Jax is given a special side quest by the elders of the four magical families: he has to spy on each of the competitors--including his own teammates--in order to uncover who is releasing endangered, and very dangerous, cryptids into the arena. Can Jax take the top spot in the tournament and save himself and his friends from a mysterious foe? Kwame Mbalia's incredible imagination and world-building talents are on full display in this thrilling adventure that's packed with magic, friendship, non-stop action, and a lot of heart.
The Pirates of the Black Gem
As a young soldier in the Legion Guard, Core Blackletter has his entire future planned with the military. Hoping to soon sail the seas on one of the new frigates, he'll finally have a chance to put his lifetime of training to use. Everything changes in the blink of an eye when a messenger arrives from the nearby southern capital bearing news of a mysterious attacker approaching within a dense fog.After a disastrous misunderstanding, Core finds himself accused of piracy and barely escapes the noose. But freedom comes at a high price. Finding himself among a crew of buccaneers led by the infamous Captain Cullen, he weighs the cost of survival against the decisions made to keep it.In this story of mystery, danger, and an unlikely romance, prepare to sail the Legion waters in the first book of the Pirates of the Black Gem series.
Lou with the Band
From the acclaimed author of the delicious Idol Gossip comes a new music-themed novel with an irresistible backbeat and a thoughtful read on friendship and identity. When Lou enlists her best friend, Molly, to shave her head, it's partly so she doesn't have to deal with washing her hair all the time while on tour--and partly because she's ready to be a new person. No stranger to reinventing herself, restless Lou is a Cuban-American girl who's never left Texas, let alone the country. But the "New Lou" has deferred her first semester at Texas State to work for a celebrity musician on tour. She's bound for China, Japan, half of Europe, and everywhere in between, though it means getting intimately acquainted with the band's dirty laundry. Even with her road crew uncle on alert, it will be the summer of a lifetime, full of underground parties, disco spas, and gelato. When Lou falls for a tattooed guitar prodigy who makes her feel achingly alive, it doesn't cross her mind to doubt him or--as life on the road tightens its hold--her course. Will Molly know her when she returns, if she returns? Who is the "New Lou" really? Pulsing with energy and authentic detail, this story of self-discovery ushers readers backstage on a sensational world tour.
The Omen Girl
A chosen-one YA fantasy debut novel inspired by Asian culture with a richly developed world--perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Am矇lie Wen Zhao, and Sue Lynn Tan. Sozo was born cursed. Called a monster. Raised to hide. But Sozo is done running. Abandoned by her parents when her Omen stain appeared, Sozo survives the streets through her secret weapon: her ability to conceal her curse. It's a rare talent that her shadowy mentor, Esp, sees as the key to infiltrating and competing in the Decade Race of Stars. The race is deadly, but the prize is irresistible: a single wish for anything. Esp dreams of using it to reshape the world, and Sozo convinces herself the risk is worth it, but keeping her stain hidden--and her monstrous side in check--is harder with every challenge, especially when sunny Naqi enters the picture, offering her kindness and friendship she was never allowed. As Sozo fights to survive the race, doubts creep in. Should she claim the wish for Esp no matter the cost? But what if it hurts Naqi? With monsters lurking inside and out, Sozo must decide whose future she's fighting for and if she's willing to pay the ultimate price.
No Charm Done
May the best witch win in this sapphic enemies-to-lovers romcom, where rival witches hex for the affections of the new boy in school... but are vexed by their interest in each other. Welcome to Thornhaven, a quaint coastal town where witches hide in plain sight. Lily Allerton is descended from Thornhaven's most illustrious magical family. When her tarot cards tell her that acquiring a boyfriend is essential for a successful senior year, she decides to do whatever it takes to bag the cute new boy at school--including overcoming her total lack of interest in him. Determined to make her parents proud, appear "normal" (the fact that she's never liked a boy is a closely guarded secret), and stay on top of the popular-kid food chain, future valedictorian Lily makes sure that nothing stands in the way of her goals. But Chrysanthemum Quinn might. When Chrys moved to town three years ago, she had high hopes that she'd no longer be the outcast with weird powers--hopes that Lily quickly dashed by ostracizing her from the other witches at school. She was too poor, too grunge, and too sarcastic for Lily's tastes, with a major resting witch face. Nothing like a proper Thornhaven witch. Since then, she and Lily have despised each other and competed relentlessly. Chrys is going to beat Lily for valedictorian--and if Lily wants the new boy, then Chrys is going to win him first. But when Lily's and Chrys's attempts to hex each other create a curse that threatens the town, they'll have to put aside their animosity to stop it... and reckon with some deeply buried emotions. Because breaking the curse will take more than magic--it'll take acknowledging that it's not the boy either of them wants. This fresh, playful, witchy romcom from USA Today Bestselling author Tori Anne Martin (This Spells Disaster) is sure to appeal to fans of sapphic charmers like I Kissed Shara Wheeler and She Gets the Girl.
Artful Young Rogues
One boy used as bait.One girl with a secret past.Together, they'll sink a Regime.Thirteen-year-old Flynt Cunningham was never meant to survive. As bait aboard a sea monster-hunting ship, his life was cheap.Until he escaped.Now, he's on the run with Xanthe, a deadly girl with red eyes, a violent past, and secrets carved into her skin.Together, they set out to break into the Capital and rescue Flynt's imprisoned father.But the Regime is an ever-growing war machine; ruthless, relentless, and always building new weapons, especially the kind that bleed.To bring it down, they'll have to outwit soldiers, hijack airships, and stay one step ahead of the masked enforcer hunting them: an elite assassin known only as the Reaper.Because surviving the hunt is just the beginning. And some monsters are made, not born...
Erased
Trapped in a droid's body. Racing to save humanity. The story starts in Cyclopia-one of the planet's regions transformed into a continent-sized landfill.In this world, a fall should have killed nineteen-year-old Lucy. Instead, it broke her Skelyx-the device that controls every human emotion and memory.Now she feels what she was never meant to feel, remembers what was meant to stay buried, and is secretly no longer under control.When Lucy and her cohort are reassigned to Fields, she is devastated that her best friend 9 is condemned to stay in Cyclopia forever for the crime of being "too human."Away from 9, Lucy promises herself she'll get her out, but on her journey, she discovers a terrifying truth.In a society where droids rule, the only way to change their world is to infiltrate The Oracle, wear the enemy's face, and make an impossible choice, one that will determine the fate of two worlds.Is The Oracle already ruling our world?Kilex's story examines contemporary societal trends through the lens of ecological collapse, authoritarian control, and the dangers of unchecked AI. Erased will appeal to both young adult and adult readers drawn to dystopian science fiction.Sebastian hopes his story and its characters connect with readers emotionally, raising questions about the possibility of such a world and leaving this curiosity with them long after the book is closed.
The Princess in Black: Three Seriously Splashy Adventures
The Princess in Black and her friends make a splash in the third boxed set of adventures from the New York Times best-selling series. In this princess-power-packed trio of books, the Goat Avenger helps vanquish a monstrous stink, the Sparkle Signal is used to call for help from the Princess in Black's heroic friends, and a new mermaid friend help puts a stop to a big blue kraken's shenanigans. Funny, exciting, and full of action, these early chapter books continue to be a hit with young readers. Included are: The Princess in Black and the Bathtime BattleThe Princess in Black and the Giant ProblemThe Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
Zodiac Legacy
Return to the hidden world of the cursed Descendants of the Zodiac, where magic intertwines with dark academia at a boarding school dedicated to restoring their glory. In this thrilling sequel, the Descendants must navigate the aftermath of a chaotic heist and rescue a fallen comrade--all while battling dark forces determined to tear them apart. A vampire on the run. A shapeshifter with a haunting past. A mortal trapped in enemy territory. And a werewolf with a score to settle. After the heist of a lifetime to reclaim the source of their magic--the twelve Chinese zodiac statues--Evangeline Long and her crew of supernatural beings are on the run. Something--or someone--is working against the Descendants of zodiac from the shadows, and despite Evangeline's efforts, her people remain cursed as creatures of darkness. However, not everyone wants to return to life before the curse. As factions begin to tear the Descendants apart, Evangeline must travel to London to finish her mission: break the curse and restore the Descendants to their former glory. But with one of her crew in enemy hands and longtime allies turning on her, Evangeline must barter with lives as she decides who to trust . . . and who to target. And she'll have to do it soon. There are whispers of monsters on the loose--longtime foes of the Descendants who have returned for blood--and as long as the Descendants remain cursed, they don't stand a chance. Now more than ever, Evangeline's crew must finish their mission and reclaim their powers, before there is nothing left of the Descendants to save. . . .
Meet the Moomins! a Push, Pull and Slide Book
Push, pull and slide the tabs in this magical Moomin book and make all your favorite characters come to life! Wobble on a fluffy cloud with Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, sail from the top of the Moominhouse with Little My, and meet Snufkin coming home from his travels. Moving mechanisms on every page will introduce young readers to the Moomins and their fun-filled world. Based on the acclaimed Moominvalley CGI animation and using beautiful full-color images from the series, this preschool board book uses the bestselling Push, Pull & Slide format to show the Moomin characters as you've never seen them before. With simple rhyming text, chunky pages for little hands and sturdy interactive mechanisms, Meet the Moomins! is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the wonderful world of Moominvalley.
