Classic Starts(r) the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Set in the foggy streets of Victorian London, Robert Louis Stevenson's tale depicts Dr. Jekyll's transformation into the evil, amoral Mr. Hyde, after drinking a serum that he created in his laboratory. While at first Jekyll revels in the freedom of his alter ego, gradually Hyde begins to take over Jekyll's entire being--with devastating consequences.
The Last Mapmaker
Let Max and Eliot take you on another thrilling adventure!A fun read for the whole family.Read out loud as bedtime stories!Readers young and old will fall in love with brownie brothers Max and Eliot, who have a penchant for mischief, as they go on another series of wacky adventures!Don't miss their first adventure in Volume 1!
The Last Mapmaker
Readers young and old will fall in love with brownie brothers Max and Eliot who have a penchant for mischief as they go on a series of crazy adventures.These guys will make you laugh and keep you turning pages.physical copies filled with original illustrations by artist Steve Marshall
Tale 1. The Newfoundland Dam!
Bruno has a big idea - maybe too big! He's going to build the greatest dam in history - one that connects Newfoundland to Labrador! With his cousin Netty and a team of hardworking beavers, Bruno's plan seems unstoppable. But when Premier Gilberti shows up and chaos rolls in (literally!), Bruno's dream turns into a hilarious disaster.Can Bruno fix the mess he's made, or will his big idea wash away for good?Full of laughter, friendship, and East Coast spirit, The Newfoundland Dam! kicks off Bruno's journey across Canada - where every big dream begins with a splash!Series description: The Great Canadian Beaver Tales is a humorous, heartfelt story collection that celebrates the spirit of Canada through the eyes of an unforgettable hero - Bruno the beaver. Blending laughter, geography, and life lessons, the thirteen tales follow Bruno's cross-country adventures through every province and territory, where his big ideas often lead to even bigger messes.This series introduces readers aged 6-9 to Canada's landscapes, cultures, and values - from courage and teamwork to curiosity and kindness. Ideal for classrooms, families, and libraries, The Great Canadian Beaver Tales invites readers to laugh, learn, and explore what it truly means to be Canadian - one beaver, 12 provinces, 3 territories, and one wild adventure!
Beneath The Triangle
When a routine passenger flight vanishes into the notorious Bermuda Triangle, scientific writer Simon Pierce and the surviving passengers awaken in a world unlike any they could have imagined-an underwater city inhabited by the Aquatics, a civilization of genetically modified humans adapted to life beneath the waves.At first, this hidden utopia seems a marvel-but the city holds dark secrets. Simon and the others must navigate a web of conspiracies, ancient betrayals, and deadly rivalries that threaten not only their lives but the fragile peace between the Aquatics and the surface world.Caught in a race against time, they must uncover the truth before it's too late-or risk becoming the next victims of the ocean's hidden depths.Thrilling, imaginative, and full of intrigue, Beneath the Triangle plunges readers into a science-fantasy adventure of underwater cities, genetic manipulation, and political danger. Dive into the first installment of The Aquatica Chronicles-where the mysteries beneath the waves are only the beginning.
Who's There?
At the very edge of the world is the mysterious, undiscovered Island of Animaux. Full of the strangest creatures having unending crazy, mad, funny adventures. Welcome back!The five new tales in Who's There? follow on from the ones in the last book, The Other Side. Aubrey the Turkey is once again the centre of attention, with strong support from Clifford Platypus and Walli Hog. See how they go on an amazing journey to help ten-year-old Daisy return to the real world. Watch Aubrey lose all his money to a sly fox and Douglas Duck almost become a shark's snack. And delight as Aubrey, Clifford and Walli save their new friends' business, much to Rick Rat's annoyance.Please enjoy the stories. And don't be afraid to laugh, particularly as Aubrey's expense. But please, please, please - continue to remember to keep the latest position of the island top secret!
Fractal Wake
The oceans are changing. Waves spiral into luminous fractals, tides repeat in impossible patterns, and Earth itself seems to be breathing in new rhythms. Seventeen-year-old Eira feels the shift before anyone else - a subtle pull deep in her bones, as if the planet is whispering its forgotten memories back to life.When scientists confirm that Earth is running recursion cycles - rewriting its own ecological design to survive centuries of damage - Eira is thrust into a mystery far larger than climate collapse. Each cycle restores what was lost... but also awakens something ancient woven into the planet's architecture.As reality folds and reshapes, Eira must enter the fractal wake, a shimmering realm where ecosystems think, oceans remember, and life itself evolves with intention. Guided by impossible patterns and the voices of a world fighting to heal, she uncovers a truth that could either save the planet - or unravel it.Lush, atmospheric, and mind-bending, Fractal Wake blends environmental science with breathtaking fantasy to explore resilience, responsibility, and the powerful connection between humanity and a living world reborn.
What the Tides Ask of Us
Some returns ask more than forgiveness.They ask for truth.The ocean has a way of calling us back-to places we thought we'd left behind, and to feelings we never fully let go.Drawn once more to the familiar shoreline, she finds herself standing at the edge of the sea, facing the question she's been avoiding for far too long: What does love truly require? The tides don't offer answers-only reflections-and each quiet moment by the water brings her closer to a choice that could change everything.Time has passed, but not without leaving its mark. Old emotions stir beneath the surface as past and present begin to collide, revealing truths that were never fully spoken and wounds that may still be healing. What was once unfinished now asks for honesty-and the courage to decide whether love is worth the risk.What the Tides Ask of Us is a tender, introspective contemporary romance about emotional truth, second chances, and the quiet strength it takes to choose love when the path forward is uncertain. Set against a tranquil coastal backdrop, this clean and heartfelt story explores forgiveness, trust, and the moments that shape who we become.Perfect for readers who love sweet romance, coastal love stories, and emotionally rich novels that linger long after the final page.Books in SeriesBook 1: In Where the Tides Bring Us, returning home reopened old wounds and second chances.Book 2: In What the Tides Ask of Us, love asks for something deeper-the courage to choose.Together, The Tides Between Us series explores how the same shore can offer healing, hope, and the questions that define the heart.
Where the Tides Bring Us
A return to the coast reopens a story left unfinished.Years after walking away from her hometown-and the love that once anchored her-she finds herself drawn back by circumstance and memory. The shoreline holds echoes of who she was, and of the man who never left.Time has changed them both, but not the quiet pull between them. As they confront the choices that separated them, long-buried truths rise with the tide, offering the possibility of healing-or heartbreak.He stayed. Holding on to what was never finished.As past and present collide, they must decide whether what was broken can be healed-or if some loves ask more than either heart can give.Where the Tides Bring Us is a tender contemporary romance about second chances, emotional growth, and the enduring power of love. Set in a tranquil coastal town, this reflective novel explores forgiveness, trust, and the courage it takes to begin again.Perfect for readers of sweet romance, coastal love stories, and emotionally rich second chances.
The Convergence Protocol
Earth's last hope was left behind in fragments. Now it's a race to remember.Centuries after the underwater wars, the world is collapsing. The Whispers have fallen silent, old alliances have dissolved, and humanity stands on the edge of extinction. But in the depths of a broken civilization, something ancient stirs-a forgotten failsafe known only as Protocol Eden.Archivist Lira Morrow never expected to uncover the truth buried in encrypted relics and decaying data cores. Paired with Kael Voss, a hybrid agent torn between two worlds, she follows a breadcrumb trail of lost tech, forbidden myths, and long-buried secrets. What they discover is more than a legend-it's the final legacy left by Sarah Chen.As enemies rise and time runs out, Lira and Kael must unlock the protocol before the planet's last lifeline disappears forever.Because the key to Earth's survival isn't power... it's memory.A gripping YA sci-fi saga of survival, identity, and the fragile code of hope.The bridge between two worlds begins here.
When the Tides Hold Us
Some love stories aren't about finding each other.They're about choosing to stay.As the sun settles over the shore, the questions that once pulled them apart begin to fade, replaced by something steadier-trust, commitment, and the quiet promise of home. With the ocean as their witness, they stand at the edge of what comes next, facing a future shaped not by doubt, but by choice.Yet when love asks for permanence, the final question becomes the hardest one to answer.When the Tides Hold Us is a tender contemporary romance about commitment, security, and the quiet strength of a love that endures. Set along a peaceful coastline, this heartfelt story explores what it means to build a life together-not in grand gestures, but in steady moments and shared resolve.Perfect for readers who love sweet romance, coastal love stories, and emotionally rich novels about choosing each other again and again, this final book in The Tides Between Us series offers a deeply satisfying conclusion filled with warmth, reassurance, and hope.
Shattered Resonance
The ocean remembers. The balance is breaking. Peace was only a pause.Sarah Chen thought the war had ended-but when the ocean's energy fractures and ancient forces stir, she realizes the real battle is only beginning. The Whispers that once guided her now echo with static, warning of a threat rising from the deep.With the alliance between Humans, Luminese, and Abyssals collapsing, Sarah must lead a dangerous mission into the Cetea's hidden stronghold. Guarded by leviathans and driven by haunting visions, she uncovers secrets powerful enough to heal their world... or shatter it completely.Dive deeper into the second cahapter of the Triangle Legacy-a world of rising tensions, forgotten truths, and an ocean that no longer sleeps.
This Ends in Embers
Perfect for fans of Raybearer and Fourth Wing, this astonishing sequel to the bestselling novel So Let Them Burn, follows sisters Faron and Elara as they fight on opposite sides of a war that could redefine their world. Faron Vincent was once the saint of San Irie. Now, she's done the unthinkable: betrayed her country. Alone, disgraced, and kidnapped, Faron is forced to help Iya grow his bloody empire. With her soul bonded to a ruthless killer, Faron has become an enemy to her people... and she fears they might be right. Elara Vincent--the new Empyrean--must undo the damage her sister has caused. San Irie has been brought back to the brink of war as Iya proclaims that no nation will be safe from his brutal invasion. But how can Elara save her sister, her best friend, her country, and her world when she's already cracking under the pressure? This heart-pounding conclusion to the Divine Traitors duology pushes these unforgettable heroines to their breaking point and beyond. Because when the lines between hero and villain are blurred, deadly sacrifices must be made. "Both a brilliant sequel and an epic finale, This Ends in Embers is a gut punch of a novel that will stay with you long after its ending. Cole balances breathtakingly high stakes with poignant character moments to craft a narrative so passionate it will burn a path straight to your heart." --Chelsea Abdullah, award-winning author of The Stardust Thief
Forever Rogue (the Forgotten Five, Book 7)
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the seventh and final installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero is in an uproar following corrupt President Fuerte's most brazen move yet in his quest to stay in power: his election night ploy, with the help of his superpowered henchman Hector, to hypnotize the country into believing that he--and not Magdalia Palacio, the rightful winner--received more votes. Luckily, Cabot escapes Hector's trance and uses her own mind-controlling ability to help her team of supers see the truth about the stolen election; together they begin the process of slowly un-brainwashing the citizenry. When the president and Hector launch another attack, it becomes clear they won't go away quietly. With the inauguration looming, the Forgotten Five and their allies will need to undertake a daring raid on the presidential palace that requires all of their smarts and supernatural abilities to execute, and go face to face with a super more dangerous than any they've fought before. Can they knock Hector and Fuerte out of commission, ensure Magdalia takes power, and make Estero safe for its supernatural citizens, once and for all?
Fallen Horizon
The sky is changing-and it's no longer hiding its intent.After surviving the second Echo Storm, the Ellisen family believes the worst is finally behind them. But when survivors across Florida begin transforming into the Glassborne-their eyes flickering with fractured, crystalline light-Mara Ellisen realizes the Veilfall Event didn't break the world by accident.It opened a door.Led by the mysterious wanderer Soren Vale, Mara and a small team trek into the drowned wetlands to uncover the truth behind Project LUCENT, a buried experiment that once tried to communicate with the sky itself. What they discover is not a malfunction, not a warning, but a message-an ancient, deliberate signal that predates Veilfall.And Jax Ellisen can feel that signal inside his mind.The static that once whispered now pulls at him, connecting him to the Glassborne... and to something watching from the other side of the horizon. Each new Echo Storm tears the sky a little wider, pushing their world toward collapse.When a massive fracture blooms above the Gulf, Mara faces a devastating choice: escape while there's still time-or confront an intelligence that has already crossed the veil once... and intends to return.Perfect for fans of dark sci-fi, apocalyptic mystery, and atmospheric slow-burn tension, Fallen Horizon continues The Skyfall Cycle with deeper secrets, bigger stakes, and a world on the brink of invasion.
The Ecliptic Garden
At the edge of Earth's orbit, a miracle unfolds.A garden stretches across the ecliptic-woven from starlight, coral, living vines, and cosmic bloom. It is the last echo of an evolving world, a breathtaking vision of what life becomes when nature and the cosmos finally reunite.When Eira decodes a mysterious signal from deep space, she is drawn toward this impossible realm. Her journey leads her to the place where oceans touch stars, time bends like light, and destiny is written in luminous petals. But the Ecliptic Garden is more than a wonder-it is a choice.Within its celestial pathways lies the key to humanity's future. To step inside is to decide the fate of life itself.The Ecliptic Garden is a stunning eco-science fantasy about discovery, transformation, and the fragile thread that binds all living worlds. Perfect for readers who love cosmic mystery, lyrical world-building, and heroines who must choose not just who they are-but what the future should become.
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.
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?
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!
Heir
Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series. *This special paperback edition features printed edges, designed interior covers, and character art!*An orphan.An outcast.A prince.And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she's willing to give up. QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he's loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need. Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives--and their hearts. Literally. "Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more." - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart
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 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!
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.
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.
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 Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 25
"I want to become a shield for the Shield Hero!" Naofumi finds two siblings of the rare demi-human race known as the hakuko, Fohl and Atla. The brother, Fohl, fought in the Coliseum to earn money to save his sister from a devastating disease. Naofumi decides to use the Elixir of Yggdrasil for the sister, Atla, but only if Fohl gives him fair compensation.
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.
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 underground world of sacred caves, filled with magical creatures and ancient beings. Where danger lurks in the shadows. In the spring of 1985, a small-town girl, Alice, approaches her 16th birthday. Her life takes a dramatic turn after being mysteriously attacked in the Secret Forest, leaving her with a large tattoo. A mark that signals the beginning of a dangerous quest, orchestrated by the Ancients, that she must go on with her best friend Josh to save all of humanity! This is her destiny.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and old-school YA fantasy for people who love myth and magic, dragons and swordfighting, and walking the path of story with a frighteningly powerful protagonist who nevertheless faces entirely human struggles. Low on violence and sex, it is suitable for fantasy lovers from young adult to long-retired elder.
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 underground world of sacred caves, filled with magical creatures and ancient beings. Where danger lurks in the shadows. In the spring of 1985, a small-town girl, Alice, approaches her 16th birthday. Her life takes a dramatic turn after being mysteriously attacked in the Secret Forest, leaving her with a large tattoo. A mark that signals the beginning of a dangerous quest, orchestrated by the Ancients, that she must go on with her best friend Josh to save all of humanity! This is her destiny.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
