The Sky House
Isla is a young girl who loves to read and play with her pet dog, Mr Motso. Yet one Saturday morning, while shopping for a birthday present for her sister, she is suddenly taken underground, just as Henry, her annoying brother, teased and predicted. "HENRY, HELP ME! I'M GOING UNDER... DO SOMETHING!" Isla is scared, but in her new and strange environment she receives some wise words that lead to a meeting with her Nanny, where together they uncover a life-changing secret. Throughout her journey, Isla soon learns that by using her clue she not only gets to feel awesome but can also boost the lives of others - even Mr Motso!
The Sky House
Isla is a young girl who loves to read and play with her pet dog, Mr Motso. Yet one Saturday morning, while shopping for a birthday present for her sister, she is suddenly taken underground, just as Henry, her annoying brother, teased and predicted. "HENRY, HELP ME! I'M GOING UNDER... DO SOMETHING!" Isla is scared, but in her new and strange environment she receives some wise words that lead to a meeting with her Nanny, where together they uncover a life-changing secret. Throughout her journey, Isla soon learns that by using her clue she not only gets to feel awesome but can also boost the lives of others - even Mr Motso!
The story of Siddhiland
'The story of Siddhiland is a middle grade novel about the adventures of Eye in an enchanted land. This book believes in storytelling as an act of absorption of perfection, of repetitions and language involvements, of making sense of that which we like to summarize as the story wisdom of the days we spend observing life. To see the enactment and embodiment of a magical story, read this book.
Vilderne
Reine, a young Vilderne girl, lives in the realm of O Arithria. She belongs to a race of shapeshifters, and her wealthy clan provides her with a sheltered life. Unfortunately, she and her brothers are unable to transform into their hybrid forms-a unique blend of wild dog and wolf. The magic that once coursed through their family has waned over the years, diluted by marriages that strayed from the pure bloodline. Her life begins to unravel as she faces an obsessive blood seeker named Whexlar and his morbid followers. Reine and her brothers decide to seek the aid of the mysterious and magical Sylphs, who are the guardians of the realm. Together with a Vilderne boy called Draken, who has laid claim to her heart, they travel to the walled city of Ambria. There she reunites with Jens, a warrior Sylph, who is being manipulated by the possessive queen, Malvernia. Her feelings are conflicted as she finds herself falling for both males. Reine will face challenges that will push her to breaking point in the darkest of times and ultimately determine the fate of all who dwell in the realm.
The Most Beautiful Species Alive
The same two Autumn days are repeating over and over again. Five teenagers in New Zealand know what is going on. They have several tasks to do to help to defeat the bad aliens who are doing it. The five are Polly, Kimmy, Oli, Issiah and Hector. Most of the action happens in the city of Courtney on Planet Shogasaah. They need to solve clues to complete each task. They need to think all the time, and it's a bit like they are playing a strategy computer game and constantly figuring out what they need to do. The clues get more and more complicated as the story progresses. Perhaps you as the reader could figure things out before the five do?
Trooper A2
When Evolet Whyte first meets his real parents and siblings, they shatter his view on life-forever. His mother has a story. Does he trust her-or does he believe what history itself tells him?The truth won't wait for him to find it in the skyscrapers and the classrooms. It's coming to find him-and it could destroy both Evolet and his new-found family.To survive, Evolet must discover and awaken the "Little" Trooper within.Trooper A2: Little Trooper is the second novel in the four-book Trooper Series, a raw, high-stakes fusion of biological science fiction and emotional realism. Dive with Gabrielle Marie Kozak into the world of legacies, secrets, and one boy's self-discovery and redemption.
A Light From Elsewhere
Consumed with grief after the loss of her mother, Esme begins to see and hear things that others can't.Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she hides her experiences, afraid she's losing her mind. But everything changes after a session with her psychiatrist leads her to Perkin, a Canadian expat, and his mother, Toni, a reality researcher with unorthodox ideas.As Esme and Perkin grow closer, she starts to believe her visions might be more than just symptoms - they could be glimpses into hidden layers of reality. Together, they test the boundaries of perception and are drawn into a world as dangerous as it is beautiful, where nothing is quite what it seems.
Black Arrows
A quest to survive. No magic. No mythical creatures. No shortcuts.A father murdered, a kingdom divided, and a boy with nothing left to lose. When Duke Jacoby launches a surprise attack on the northern territories, Barney watches a black-fletched arrow claim his father's life. Left for dead in a drainage ditch, he survives only through luck and the stubborn care of strangers. But survival is just the beginning.Drawn into a web of siege warfare and royal intrigue, Barney joins forces with Lucy, a healer wise beyond her years; Shine, whose courage masks a breaking heart; and Andre, a young man torn between love and self-preservation. What begins as a struggle to reunite with family becomes something far more dangerous when the companions discover they hold the key to the kingdom's future.Pursued by relentless hunters and haunted by impossible choices, they must cross enemy lines and learn that true loyalty is forged not in comfort, but in fire.
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Volume 3
A bullied healer finds his strength in the most unexpected training!Usato and his friends have arrived at the Wizardry City of Luqvist, a place known for discriminating against its inhabitants based on their magical af?nity. Usato meets a young healer, Nack, and discovers that he is bullied for no other reason than his healing magic.Nack's story enrages Usato, and Suzune proposes a contest: Nack versus the leader of the bullies, Mina. To save Nack and defend the honor of healers, Usato makes a bold decision--he's going to teach Nack the Rescue Team training method! Can Nack endure the grueling training and overcome his fears?It's volume three of the hugely popular The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, and you won't want to miss the spirit of the Rescue Team in action!
The Reprise of the Spear Hero Volume 02
Can he change the past, or is he doomed to repeat it? Don't like the outcome? Then start over and do it again! The exhilarating, otherworldly redemption fantasy continues with thrilling twists and turns! The Spear Hero, Motoyasu, finally realizes that he's stuck in a time loop after being sent back in time repeatedly as a result of his Time Reversal skill. Motoyasu decides that he must save the Shield Hero, Naofumi, for the sake of Filo, but how?! Motoyasu's determination to alter fate leads him down unexpected paths. Will he find a way to break the loop and create a better future, or is he destined to repeat his mistakes forever? Find out in this exciting volume of The Reprise of the Spear Hero, perfect for fans of isekai adventures and time-bending tales.
Sky Dark
The sky has turned to ash-and the world that once thrived is gone.Years after the Eden System collapsed, silence rules the ruins. But in the dead zones, one wanderer refuses to give in.Driven by instinct and fractured memories, she searches for signs of life. Instead, she encounters impossible lights flickering through the ash-strange pulses that twist the wind, whisper through debris, and hint at a truth far larger than anything she imagined.As storms gather and shadows begin to move, she realizes the fall of Eden was not the end.Something is waking.Something is watching.And the sky is no longer silent.Sky Dark - Book 1 of the Ashes of Eden Series - is an atmospheric science-fantasy tale of collapse, survival, and the fierce hope rising from the ruins of a broken world.
The War
"I want to go home."Orden is many things to many people: ally, rival, safe haven. Her government, an icon of prosperity and security to the public eye, hides more than one weakness beneath. And when a jealous feud spanning manslaughter, trade rights, and generations erupts to life, the politics of nations suddenly become an everyday concern for young Mordred Kenhelm, whose civilian life is uprooted in the first upheavals of war.Mordred is on the run-from pain, from guilt, and from a bitterness destroying him inside out. He's all too eager to escape into the recklessness of every high-risk mission that comes his way. But wounds cannot be neglected forever, and seeking to do so may put more lives than his own at risk.The paths of Ceristen's villagers diverge and converge over the waves of a brutal conflict. Many things will break, in the brunt of such a wave.And some things will still heal.
Happyhead
A bold new dystopian thriller about an experimental mental health retreat center for young adults where everything is not what it seems--and one boy who will risk everything to escape. Seb has been selected for a new experimental mental health center called HappyHead, designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness. There he and fellow participants will complete in a series of assessments meant to test them, so they can better face the challenges of the real world. Seb is determined to win so he can change how people see him and make his parents proud. But then Seb meets a mysterious participant named Finn who has drawn unwanted attention to himself by resisting the program's rules. The leaders want everyone to believe Finn is mentally unstable but as Finn exposes cracks in the system around them, Seb is left questioning the true nature of the challenges--and wondering if Finn is actually the only one he can really trust. Something sinister is at play...and as the assessments take a dark turn, it becomes impossible to ignore the voice in his head telling him that even if he wins, there might be no way out.
Rise of the Giants
What if instead of a rabbit hole it was a waterfall?What if instead of a white rabbit it was a giant?What if instead of finding a way home it was finding a way to save the world?A retelling filled with fantastical creatures, surprising characters, and a girl who must grow up maybe a little before she's ready.Book 4 of a 6 book series
Lightning Tracks
An assassin hunting a blood debtAn ancient land arising from legendA feud between dreams and duty...and a choice that will decide the fate of an entire civilisationSixteen-year-old Nick Williams' biggest problem is staying out of the principal's office-until an assassin murders his aunt and an estranged cousin drags him through a song gate to a war-torn land that shouldn't exist.Hunted by a king who wants him dead, Nick's only hope for survival may be Cal, a deserting enemy soldier haunted by the massacre he was forced to commit, who is on his own desperate search for redemption.Caught in a war where loyalty is a weapon, their greatest threat may not be the assassins on their trail, but the secrets they keep from each other.But to save the people he loves, Nick must confront the thing he fears most-relinquish his dreams and claim the birthright he never wanted.
The Psi-Chotic Adventures of Drew Darby
Drew Darby was an average high school kid. Well, an average, dorky, loner, high school kid whose parents made him get a part time job. Little did he know, when he stepped into the building for his new job, he was taking the first step on his way to becoming a soldier in the United States Army's Psychic Operations.Drew is shipped off to boot camp to learn to fight enemies with nothing more than the powers of his mind. Back at home, his typical teenage existence is managed by a shapeshifting Major who is tasked with keeping Drew's life in order until he returns.A world of psychics, shapeshifters, energivores, and magic is about to lead to the adventure of a lifetime. It could even change the fate of the humanity.
Vermont Paradise
A camping trip with her family is what Maria was expecting. Long walks with her dog, Maggie, the usual banter with her sister, Tanya, receiving unsolicited survival lessons from her dad, and pep talks of positivity from her mom. But her predictions were only half correct. Never would she expect to spend so much time with anyone else. Especially not a total stranger. A stranger with such a pretty smile and beautiful green eyes. Because that's the thing about people who you don't know. They can teach you things that you never knew about yourself.
Alice and the Blue Ghost
What if the tragic loss of your twin brother triggers the most fantastical adventure of your life? Where reality becomes fantasy in a hidden world of sacred caves, secret forests, and an underground world filled with magical creatures and ancient beings. It's a mystical place where danger lurks in the shadows. In the spring of 1985, living in a small town, Alice approaches her 16th birthday. Her life takes a dramatic turn. While taking photos in the Secret Forest, a giant Dogmantis attacks her, leaving her with a large tattoo of a Celtic cross on her leg. A mark that signals the beginning of a dangerous quest that she will go on with her best friend Josh and the blue ghost. This is her destiny. This predetermined quest orchestrated by The Ancients is a race to save humanity. Gaia, mother earth is frozen and hidden deep below earth's surface, thanks to her evil brother. They will explore the most sacred caves, armed with magic, avoiding threats that lurk in earth's core, where danger and mystical creatures lurk at every turn. It becomes clear the earth is failing; time is falling short. Unless they fill the cross with the hidden gemstones, their quest is over. Humanity will perish. The caves they explore are magical, thriving worlds, hidden from man. They meet the Ancient Forest Gnomes that help them find Andrea's box, left by Gaia's father, that holds the key to regenerating the earth and its healthy future for humanity. Our adventure awaits!
Last of the Giants
From the Queen of Cinders to the Queen of All.From a powerless Princess to a Princess of power.From a girl with dreams to a Dreamer destined to save the world.The final chapter in an epic saga of fairy tales, princesses, and a world of dreams.
Battle of the Giants
What happens when the land of wonder is broken upon Charlie's return?Who will she find this time to help her put an end once and for all to the evil that has spread?How can a girl full of dreams face the reality of what must be done?A tale of strange creatures, twists and turns, and ever-growing darkness.Will she be able to grow into the woman she must become in order to save the world?Book 5 of a 6 book series.
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 the first book in the eponymous fantasy series. It is 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.
Alice and the Blue Ghost
What if the tragic loss of your twin brother triggers the most fantastical adventure of your life? Where reality becomes fantasy in a hidden world of sacred caves, secret forests, and an underground world filled with magical creatures and ancient beings. It's a mystical place where danger lurks in the shadows. In the spring of 1985, living in a small town, Alice approaches her 16th birthday. Her life takes a dramatic turn. While taking photos in the Secret Forest, a giant Dogmantis attacks her, leaving her with a large tattoo of a Celtic cross on her leg. A mark that signals the beginning of a dangerous quest that she will go on with her best friend Josh and the blue ghost. This is her destiny. This predetermined quest orchestrated by The Ancients is a race to save humanity. Gaia, mother earth is frozen and hidden deep below earth's surface, thanks to her evil brother. They will explore the most sacred caves, armed with magic, avoiding threats that lurk in earth's core, where danger and mystical creatures lurk at every turn. It becomes clear the earth is failing; time is falling short. Unless they fill the cross with the hidden gemstones, their quest is over. Humanity will perish. The caves they explore are magical, thriving worlds, hidden from man. They meet the Ancient Forest Gnomes that help them find Andrea's box, left by Gaia's father, that holds the key to regenerating the earth and its healthy future for humanity. Our adventure awaits!
The Scorpion Queen
Uprooted meets Children of Blood and Bone in this dark fantasy inspired by a Malian fairy tale about a princess whose suitors are challenged to gruesome trials. Deep within the imperial palace at Timbuktu, Amie has suffered a devastating loss. Once the daughter of a prosperous salt merchant, Amie's life was cruelly overturned in a matter of months. At sixteen, Amie now finds herself disinherited, framed for a scandalous crime, and forced to serve Princess Mariama of Mali. Her father, Emperor Suleyman, has created a series of impossible trials for his daughter's suitors. When they fail, he publicly boils them alive, littering Mariama's path to marriage with ninety-nine corpses. At first, Amie's life at court is drudgery--the chores are difficult, the servants despise her, and Princess Mariama is prone to mood swings--but the more she learns about the princess's circumstances, the closer the two girls become. Amie and her intended, Kader, plan to escape Timbuktu and make a new life far away from the shadow of death that has fallen upon the emperor's court, but she finds herself increasingly drawn to the princess in ways she doesn't understand. When a mysterious discovery forces her hand, she must choose between fleeing with the boy she loves or helping the princess to end the trials forever. Amie will need to draw on all of her strength and courage to make the perilous journey through the desert to seek the aid of an exiled god in a final, desperate attempt to take charge of her own destiny.
High Desert Treasure
A Navajo grandmother provides her restless grandsons a map to a treasure hidden deep in the high desert - a treasure only few can see. On their journey, the boys traverse the high desert landscape, collecting traditional plants for their grandmother along the way. The boys are guided by natural landmarks that hold place-based knowledge, including petrified wood, a boulder with pictographs, and fossilized footprints. It's in the land that the brothers discover the beauty of the high desert and a deeper appreciation for life and family.High Desert Treasure is commissioned by Navajo Technical University under NASA's Minority University and Research Education Project for American Indian and Alaskan Native STEM Engagement (MAIANSE) program. The story introduces geology concepts to K-8 students and includes back matter that details the rock cycle, geological time, and the interconnectedness of Earth's environment. Back matter also emphasizes the importance of language as it relates to place-based knowledge and the interaction of life and land.
The Shadows Rule All
Let the darkness rise...in the breathtaking conclusion to award-winning author Abigail Owen's Dominions series. King Eidolon has taken everything. My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast. Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling--and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows...and no light. And the Alignment is almost upon us--the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king's festering rage. We're outnumbered. We're underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it. The Dominions series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order: Book #1 The Liar's CrownBook #2 The Stolen ThroneBook #3 The Shadows Rule All
The War
"I want to go home."Orden is many things to many people: ally, rival, safe haven. Her government, an icon of prosperity and security to the public eye, hides more than one weakness beneath. And when a jealous feud spanning manslaughter, trade rights, and generations erupts to life, the politics of nations suddenly become an everyday concern for young Mordred Kenhelm, whose civilian life is uprooted in the first upheavals of war.Mordred is on the run-from pain, from guilt, and from a bitterness destroying him inside out. He's all too eager to escape into the recklessness of every high-risk mission that comes his way. But wounds cannot be neglected forever, and seeking to do so may put more lives than his own at risk.The paths of Ceristen's villagers diverge and converge over the waves of a brutal conflict. Many things will break, in the brunt of such a wave.And some things will still heal.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Emily, the pika ranger, invites you to join her on a journey to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. She explores the way the park shifts as the seasons change. Would you like to join her in observing the changing leaves of Kawuneeche Valley and kayaking in Bear Lake? With captivating rhymes and playful illustrations, this tale captures the history and magic of Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Awakening Bond
When drought deepens and enemies rise, hope becomes the most dangerous gift of all.As the earth withers, only those who trust the bond can awaken its healing power.Kira Longwood never asked to lead. She only wanted to save her family's land in a world ruled by dust and drought. But when her loyal dog, Ash-a Border Collie/Labrador mix-uncovers hidden springs and senses unseen dangers, Kira realizes something extraordinary is stirring.She is not alone. Across the fractured Earth, others are awakening to the same resonance-an unspoken link binding humans, their dogs, and the wounded land itself. Each bond is powerful, fragile, and feared. And those who cannot control it are determined to destroy it.As famine spreads and rival communities clash, Kira and Ash must risk everything to protect their gift. For within the bond lies a choice: the power to heal a dying world... or the spark that could ignite its final downfall.The Awakening Bond first book of The Earthbond Saga -a science fantasy series of mystical bonds, loyal dogs, and the fight for renewal on a world's edge.✨ Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Last of Us, and N.K. Jemisin, this story blends dystopian survival, eco-mysticism, and the unbreakable bond between humans, dogs, and the Earth itself.
Echoes Beneath the Surface
A murder mystery where every sound tells a story, and every emotion glows with colour. He can taste the lies-but can he survive the truth?"The metallic taste spiked violently, coating my tongue like blood. Something felt wrong about this. It couldn't be true. I heard myself exhale sharply. My pulse was roaring in my ears, the fluorescent lights too bright, the stale air suffocating- They weren't missing. They were never coming back."Thirteen-year-old Rhys Baker sees the world differently-literally. His synesthesia makes sounds taste like metal, emotions shimmer with colour, and memories echo through his senses. It's a strange gift-but when his parents are found dead under mysterious circumstances, it becomes the only way to uncover the truth.With his best friend Kai and an enigmatic ally named Elara, Rhys follows a trail of cryptic clues only he can decode. But when Elara vanishes and eerie messages begin to surface, Rhys and Kai must race to solve the mystery before they too disappear.Echoes Beneath the Surface is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller for readers 11+. Perfect for fans of Holes, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and The Inheritance Games, this debut blends suspense, first love, and the haunting power of memory. Through Rhys's eyes, readers are invited to experience a world where every sound hides a secret-and every feeling could be fatal.
The Order
Your pulse tells the truth. Your silence is the lie. Eighteen-year-old Alexandria has always known her place: quiet, invisible, obedient. In a world rebuilt by the Twenty-Ninth Amendment-a world that promises stability through total biometric transparency-she clings to the predictability of school lessons, cross-country runs, and the heavy silence of her grandmother's house. But for an elite athlete at Classical High, "stability" comes with a price: the DPU. A biometric monitor strapped to the hip, the device turns every surge of adrenaline or spike of fear into government data. Alex has mastered the art of the steady pulse, raised in the shadow of the Eastwick legacy-a family that built its name on the very secrets they are paid to redact. While the state preaches progress, Alex begins to sense that the truths she's been taught don't align with the reality. Fragments of history hidden in plain sight and the uneasy quiet surrounding her family's past leave her questioning whether gratitude is the same thing as freedom. The rhythm she's relied on begins to fracture. Now, caught between the girl she's supposed to be and a truth she can no longer hide, Alex must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to break the cycle. Because when the red light on your hip starts to flash, there is nowhere left to run. In a world where silence is a lie and your own body is a snitch, how do you fight for the truth?
Echoes
A town that remembers. A past that refuses to stay quiet. And a secret that was never meant to be uncovered. Echoes: Every City Has Its Secrets follows a dive into the unknown, where forgotten places begin to reveal a pattern no one was meant to see. As coded messages, fractured memories, and a haunting symbol start connecting, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur. What begins as curiosity soon turns into a dangerous truth. A truth tied to a vanished girl, a buried ritual, and a force far beyond human understanding.
Two Little Miracles
From the creator of the bestselling picture book A Little Miracle comes a tender new celebration of love, wonder, and twice the joy.Two Little Miracles is a gentle picture book for babies and young children, perfect for ages 0-5. Join Sophia and Sebastian Shrew as they explore the sights, sounds, and simple joys of the world around them - moments made even more special when shared.Written as a comforting bedtime story and a keepsake to treasure, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for families to share. It makes an ideal baby gift for siblings, twins, new arrivals, or growing families, and a thoughtful newborn or first birthday present.With soothing text and a timeless message about love, and appreciating life's little wonders, Two Little Miracles is a picture book that will be read and adored again and again.
Ronald, the Ronin
One year ago, Ronald and his brother Jiro entered a magical portal to complete their final trial and join the secret samurai society, the Order of the Golden Bonsai. Only Ronald returned. Now a far from ordinary high school student, Ronald turns to hip-hop and music production in a desperate attempt to forget what he experienced, whilst his father relies on alcohol. At first, this seems to work for Ronald, and he spends his days contending with bullies, navigating relationships and even managing to attract the attention of his crush.However, when his father destroys his computer in a drunken fit of rage, this all changes. Ronald's main source of comfort and distraction is ripped away from him, and his mental health begins to unravel. Then, an assassin, sent by the Order, arrives at his house.Ronald cannot outrun his past, and he's forced to confront a world he's spent the last year trying to forget. All he can do is try to finish what he and Jiro started. Can he bring vengeance to the woman who killed his brother and restore honor to the family name? Or will Ronald be destroyed by the world that's already stolen everything from him?
Vanished
One brother vanished. The other must become a monster to find him.Roman Salisbury was the light in Noah Beach's world. Then the light went out.When Roman disappears after being invited to Lockwood University, Noah forces his way into the school determined to bring him home. But Lockwood is no ordinary university. It is a sanctuary for witches, wizards, and werewolves, hidden behind prestige and ancient magic.To survive, Noah must turn every lie into a weapon and pull off the most dangerous con of his life: convincing the entire University that he is a vampire.The deeper he sinks into Lockwood's secrets, the more he feels himself slipping into someone colder, sharper, and far more dangerous.Because at Lockwood, power comes at a price.And blood remembers everything.Noah must decide how much of himself he is willing to lose to uncover the truth before he vanishes to.A dark academia fantasy about brotherhood, grief, and the cost of becoming what the world fears.
Vanished
One brother vanished. The other must become a monster to find him.Roman Salisbury was the light in Noah Beach's world. Then the light went out.When Roman disappears after being invited to Lockwood University, Noah forces his way into the school determined to bring him home. But Lockwood is no ordinary university. It is a sanctuary for witches, wizards, and werewolves, hidden behind prestige and ancient magic.To survive, Noah must turn every lie into a weapon and pull off the most dangerous con of his life: convincing the entire University that he is a vampire.The deeper he sinks into Lockwood's secrets, the more he feels himself slipping into someone colder, sharper, and far more dangerous.Because at Lockwood, power comes at a price.And blood remembers everything.Noah must decide how much of himself he is willing to lose to uncover the truth before he vanishes to.A dark academia fantasy about brotherhood, grief, and the cost of becoming what the world fears.
Saint Satan
A collection of stories that can be read as a bedtime tale for a child, or explored in depth as an adult. These are the kind of cozy stories we grow up with; simple on the surface, yet revealing deeper truths once we learn how to see them.Across these tales, a recurring figure named Yash appears; always changing form, using different arts and tactics. the presence he keeps behind those many masks is what ties the stories together.
Captain of Empire
A king without a crown, a soldier on a desperate mission, and a planet on the brink of war.Teodor, the young king of Earth, is trapped in a brutal alien world, fighting for survival among the enigmatic Spider Riders. His friend, Guy Erma, a captain in the Dome Militant, embarks on a perilous journey across the treacherous landscapes of Sas Darona to rescue him.As Guy and his team delve deeper into the alien wilderness, they uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to shatter the fragile peace between the tribes and the Dodecahedral Empire. With time running out and the fate of Sas Darona hanging in the balance, Guy must use all his cunning and skill to reunite with Teodor and expose the truth behind the escalating conflict.Captain of Empire is a thrilling science fiction adventure filled with action, intrigue, and unexpected alliances. With its richly detailed world, compelling characters, and heart-pounding action, this novel will transport you to a world where loyalty is tested, friendships are forged, and the fight for freedom is never-ending.If you crave action-packed science fiction with a touch of political intrigue and a dash of romance, then Captain of Empire is the perfect read for you.Embark on an unforgettable journey across the stars and discover the true meaning of courage and sacrifice.
The Awakening Bond
When drought deepens and enemies rise, hope becomes the most dangerous gift of all.As the earth withers, only those who trust the bond can awaken its healing power.Kira Longwood never asked to lead. She only wanted to save her family's land in a world ruled by dust and drought. But when her loyal dog, Ash-a Border Collie/Labrador mix-uncovers hidden springs and senses unseen dangers, Kira realizes something extraordinary is stirring.She is not alone. Across the fractured Earth, others are awakening to the same resonance-an unspoken link binding humans, their dogs, and the wounded land itself. Each bond is powerful, fragile, and feared. And those who cannot control it are determined to destroy it.As famine spreads and rival communities clash, Kira and Ash must risk everything to protect their gift. For within the bond lies a choice: the power to heal a dying world... or the spark that could ignite its final downfall.The Awakening Bond first book of The Earthbond Saga -a science fantasy series of mystical bonds, loyal dogs, and the fight for renewal on a world's edge.✨ Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Last of Us, and N.K. Jemisin, this story blends dystopian survival, eco-mysticism, and the unbreakable bond between humans, dogs, and the Earth itself.
The Flame Upon the Mountain
The girl who believed in a world that forgot.The Valley of Kildona once teemed with mythical creatures, or so the old stories say. No one believes in them anymore-no one except eleven-year-old Matilda, whose deepest desire is to find their hidden places. On Midsommar's morning, her search leads her to a mysterious waterfall that will change her life and her valley forever.When animals vanish and loved ones disappear, Matilda begins to fear that something ancient stirs beyond the waterfall. Desperate to uncover the truth before the missing are lost forever, she follows a trail that leads her into legend.But an enemy older than the mountains has awakened, and it burns to devour her valley, her family, and all that she has ever known.As storms gather on every side, Matilda must choose whether to flee from the darkness rising around her... or follow the light she alone can see-even if it costs her everything.
When They Tore Down the Palace
Author Adria Qui簽ones invites readers back to her home of Washington Heights in New York City with her second title for Reycraft Books, When They Tore Down the Palace! Aracelys lives in Washington Heights, an eclectic neighborhood in northern Manhattan in New York City. One day, her father tells her a story of The Palace, an old-time movie theater at the corner of Broadway and 181st Street. "It was grand and mysterious like a hotel in a far-away land," says Papa. After a while, the theater got old and fewer people continued to visit to watch movies and it was shut down. Her uncle, Tio Manolo, hoped one day it would show movies again, but it wasn't meant to be. One spring day, Aracelys and her family see the construction crew arrive to take down The Palace brick by brick until all that is left is empty space with a large fence around it. While this makes them sad, they soon realize they could now see other buildings on the other side of Broadway! Who lives there? What are they doing? Were there kids looking for them? Aracelys and her family soon find creative ways to communicate with the people across the street, hoping to meet new friends. It doesn't take long before they get a response, sparking a brand-new friendship! When They Tore Down the Palace is a heartwarming story about a family learning about the history of their neighborhood and how they interact with neighbors around them. Author Adria Qui簽ones, a life-long New Yorker and resident of Washington Heights, introduces readers to local history and how it shapes the characters' desire to make new friends. Readers will become immersed in the story with such topics as: History of "The Palace" The Palace, originally built in 1920 as B.S. Moss' Coliseum Theatre, was a movie palace located on the corner of Broadway and 181st Street in northern Manhattan. The theater was a staple of the community for nearly 100 years, even going through renovations for modernization until it was closed for good in 2011 and demolished in 2020 to make room for future developments. Author Adria Qui簽ones conveys this history through the words of the father and uncle, which are filled with fondness for what was and a longing for a new place to bring the community together. New Friendships: Despite a piece of neighborhood history going away, Aracelys and her family are excited at the endless possibilities to meet new friends when they can see apartment buildings across the street from their own building for the first time ever! Community Development: There is a piece of history in every town in the United States, whether it be a theater, a park, or a library. When They Tore Down the Palace provides the perfect opportunity for readers and communities around the country to dive into the history of their own town and build friendships around these central locations.
Miss Fortune
The moonlight gave her luck...love might take it away.Since childhood, eighteen-year-old Nia has relied on the fortune stone-a gift from a boy who once saved her from drowning. Its magic, tied to the phases of the moon, brings her extraordinary luck... at the cost of a life spent in hiding from those who would exploit her.But on the night of the dark moon, Nia is attacked by a nightmare creature and left for dead-only to awaken in an enchanted castle ruled by the enigmatic Neilos. He offers her a bargain: he'll heal her damaged lungs, but only if she remains within the castle's walls until the next dark moon.There, Nia discovers the boy from her past, Enitan, now serves as Neilos's guard. In stolen moments with Enitan, Nia uncovers a devastating truth: whenever he is near, her fortune stone falls silent. She can have her luck or Enitan... never both.As Nia uncovers the castle's twisted secrets, she realizes the cost of staying may be more than she's willing to pay. Nia must choose: keep the magic that has protected her, or risk everything for love.
The Mystery at The Pony Baseball Game - The Sixth in the Stables Mystery Series
The three 11-year-olds, two girls and a boy, have a case to investigate. An extra pony is in the barn with the other baseball playing ponies. Where did it come from? Why is it there? The three find out it is of a rare and endangered breed. And learn why it's there.Suggest reading the series in order: 1. The Mystery at the Stables2. The Mystery at the Rodeo Ranch3. The Mystery of the Silver Saddle4. The Mystery of Sable Island5. The Mystery at the Horse Auction
When They Tore Down the Palace
Author Adria Qui簽ones invites readers back to her home of Washington Heights in New York City with her second title for Reycraft Books, When They Tore Down the Palace! Aracelys lives in Washington Heights, an eclectic neighborhood in northern Manhattan in New York City. One day, her father tells her a story of The Palace, an old-time movie theater at the corner of Broadway and 181st Street. "It was grand and mysterious like a hotel in a far-away land," says Papa. After a while, the theater got old and fewer people continued to visit to watch movies and it was shut down. Her uncle, Tio Manolo, hoped one day it would show movies again, but it wasn't meant to be. One spring day, Aracelys and her family see the construction crew arrive to take down The Palace brick by brick until all that is left is empty space with a large fence around it. While this makes them sad, they soon realize they could now see other buildings on the other side of Broadway! Who lives there? What are they doing? Were there kids looking for them? Aracelys and her family soon find creative ways to communicate with the people across the street, hoping to meet new friends. It doesn't take long before they get a response, sparking a brand-new friendship! When They Tore Down the Palace is a heartwarming story about a family learning about the history of their neighborhood and how they interact with neighbors around them. Author Adria Qui簽ones, a life-long New Yorker and resident of Washington Heights, introduces readers to local history and how it shapes the characters' desire to make new friends. Readers will become immersed in the story with such topics as: History of "The Palace" The Palace, originally built in 1920 as B.S. Moss' Coliseum Theatre, was a movie palace located on the corner of Broadway and 181st Street in northern Manhattan. The theater was a staple of the community for nearly 100 years, even going through renovations for modernization until it was closed for good in 2011 and demolished in 2020 to make room for future developments. Author Adria Qui簽ones conveys this history through the words of the father and uncle, which are filled with fondness for what was and a longing for a new place to bring the community together. New Friendships: Despite a piece of neighborhood history going away, Aracelys and her family are excited at the endless possibilities to meet new friends when they can see apartment buildings across the street from their own building for the first time ever! Community Development: There is a piece of history in every town in the United States, whether it be a theater, a park, or a library. When They Tore Down the Palace provides the perfect opportunity for readers and communities around the country to dive into the history of their own town and build friendships around these central locations.
You Never Know Unless I Tell You
Stephanie Bowen is attempting to navigate life after leaving secondary school. She seems to have it all together, College, making new friends becoming independent! But what she didn't plan for was her new best friend, more so her best friend's best friend Nathan Steele! Will he steal the plans she has set out for herself?
The Glowing Beak
Discover the enchanting tale of Glowie, a little bird with a shimmering golden beak who embarks on magical adventures with his mommy. From sparkling raindrops to colorful rainbows, this heartwarming story captures the joy of discovery, the beauty of nature, and the comfort of a mother's love-a delightful read for young hearts and curious minds!
Snowfall Park
Snowfall Park was designed to be the world's most breathtaking winter wonderland - a chain of climate-controlled biodomes filled with revived Ice Age creatures and connected by a state-of-the-art hyperloop tour. It was meant to be safe. Controlled. Unforgettable.Then the megablizzard hits.When a catastrophic storm knocks out the island's power grid, every safeguard collapses. The domes fracture. The AI systems malfunction. And the magnificent creatures inside suddenly become something far more dangerous.Now, Nora Keaton and a small band of visitors must navigate a park in ruin, facing escalating threats as they search for a way out. Each shattered dome brings new peril, each failed system a fresh obstacle. What begins as a fight for survival becomes a journey toward a shocking discovery hidden deep within the storm. Winter Paradise? More like Winter Hell.
The Dreamer
Join God's Global PlanTen-year-old Jason is unsure if God is still at work around the world. That is, until he and his younger brother, Fred, discover a board game that transports them to countries across the globe. But one mistake could mean being stuck in a country with no way home.In The Dreamer, Jason and Fred must fulfill a strange mission to deliver a holy book to a dreamer in Afghanistan. If only the brothers knew who. Can they lose the mysterious person following them and figure out who needs the book before time runs out? Find out in this first book in Jenny Marcelene's To the Ends series.To the Ends is an international adventure series helping children ages 6-10 cultivate a biblical worldview and spark prayer for the nations."The Dreamer helps kids understand that missions is a real, here and now, essential part of the Christian faith. It shows young people they, too, can play a role in making God's great name known at home and in the world beyond." -Caroline Starr Rose, author of The Burning Season"Engaging, fun, and based in biblical truth, The Dreamer by Jenny Marcelene is exactly the kind of book I want my kids reading! Through adventure and education, readers have the opportunity to learn about how the Lord is already at work around the world-and how we can partner with him in the work of sharing and proclaiming the gospel through prayer. I highly recommend this series and can't wait to read more!" -Ann Swindell, author of the In the Castle Library series and owner of Writing with Grace
OverSouls
Wuxia demon cultivation meets dark YA Fantasy in OVERSOULS: Demon Eater. A coming-of-age story set inside a walled-off citadel plagued by demons. For fans of Studio Ghibli and Soulsborne.Book One in The Demon Eater Trilogy.A fifteen-year-old girl, born with a dim soul core, must feed her inner darkness in order to save herself from an unhinged demon cultivator, royal exorcists and the holy fire in a deranged city where everything wants to eat her.Soul is the source of life. It powers the wards and relics that keep humanity safe. Nothing can live without soul, not even demons. But since demons have no souls of their own, they come to steal yours-Grandmaster Suzume, founder of the Black Art of demon cultivation"In the last peaceful moment of midnight mass, the holy ardent was swinging his incense burner, blissfully unaware of the pair of molten silver eyes watching him through a grate in the floor."When a reaper breaks into the fortress sanctuary and slaughters every living soul inside, fifteen-year-old Aura flees to the Grand Citadel.But inside the walls, powerful forces are wrestling for control and raising long-buried demons, eager to tear free of their cages.To stay out of the belly of the hungry capital, Aura must feed her own inner darkness while evading the Royal Exorcists and keeping out of the holy fire. Unfortunately, her inexperience attracts the attention of the depraved, soul-starved creatures haunting the backstreets.Worst of all is the Demon Eater, an unstable demon cultivator who tries to tear Aura to pieces on sight, and grows increasingly obsessed with chasing all her inner monsters out into the light.
