Steps to Tomorrow
Zola Okoye is ready for her future-nursing school, independence, and a life carved from the legacy of ancestors who fought for freedom. But when a tender connection with classmate Kofi turns into a terrifying accident, Zola finds herself caught between generations of expectation and her own rising panic. As the pressure mounts-from family, community, and the quiet voice inside her-Zola must choose whose future she is fighting for...and what steps she will take toward tomorrow.
A Fossil to Die For
Fifteen-year-old fossil fanatic Axel is desperate to uncover a prehistoric sensation. Anything to escape his crippling insecurity and hopeless adoration for Selenga, the brilliant Mongolian girl who thinks he's a total jerk. But when Axel drags her to a forbidden, military-owned beach in search of rare fossils, they uncover something impossible... something that may turn out to be the most inconceivable scientific discovery known to humankind.As a famous palaeontologist tries to help them understand what they've found, mysterious, unknown enemies close in fast. Armed, organized, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to keep the truth buried. Explosions, sinister threats and venomous creatures are just the beginning. Someone is tracking their every move. They don't know who. They don't know why.As the trio race to survive, they must decide who to trust and how far they're willing to go to protect a discovery that will blow the science world apart. Because whatever they've unearthed... someone powerful will stop at nothing to control it.A Fossil to Die For is a gripping YA mystery-sci-thriller packed with high-stakes action, sharp twists, unexpected danger, and a pulse-pounding journey into the unknown. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Jurassic Park, Animorphs, and high-concept YA adventures with big mysteries and bigger stakes.
Beasts Within Our Blood
What would you become to save what you love?In a dense jungle landscape teeming with perils, 18-year-old Faylen finds the real threat lurks beneath his skin. His people's ancient power allows them to mimic the untamed creatures of their surroundings. However, when it is Faylen's turn to take on the claws, speed, and superhuman strength of his ancestors, he feels a darker presence accompanies them. While Faylen battles internally, he faces a dangerous coming-of-age rite: the Hunter Trials, filled with dizzying chases across titan-filled woods and brutal blood duels for coveted acclaim. As his generation proves itself in this unruly game, the world beyond his secluded village simmers to a boil. Four other bloodlines also command their own unique and devastating powers, and today, despite a heavily regulated era of peace, old alliances are quietly rekindling in faraway lands. As the threat encroaches on his quiet woodland home, Faylen realizes he must become stronger to protect his people. The only way he knows how is by reaching further into the jungle's ferocity than any have before. But if he digs too deeply for that power, what might claw its way out?
The Invisible Weapon
An alien invasion. A desperate plan. A journey into deep space.The Earth is doomed...The Tagaar empire are on the verge of invading Earth and nothing can stop them.Well, almost nothing...Axel and the others have settled into their new life at Asgard base when Mister Okada gives them the news they've been dreading: the Tagaar are on their way to invade the Earth. They intend to strip it of its resources before destroying the planet. Mister Okada does have a plan, but it is not without risks.Our team of superheroes must travel into space, and to the heart of Tagaar territory. Here, if they can make three ancient Tagaar prophecies come true, the Tagaar will lay down their arms forever. The odds are against our heroes, and it's not long before Axel, Brodie and the others are separated and lost in deep space.With time running out, they must achieve their goal, or all will be completely lost.
The Doomsday Device
A deadly virus. The return of an enemy. The most dangerous prison on Earth.Life is never boring when you're a superhero...Axel and the team get more than they bargained for when they settle into their new home outside Las Vegas. A surprise attack results in Brodie, Ebony, Dan and Ferdy being taken hostage and held in a secret location by cult leader, Jeremiah Stead.Stead wants their help in opening an encrypted device called Barricade. If they refuse, it'll cost them their lives, but agreeing to Stead's demands will mean handing over control of a deadly virus that could kill billions of people...Axel and Chad can find Stead, but it means they have to break his brother out of prison. And it's not just any prison. It's the world's most dangerous jail-Yodak prison in North Korea, a place filled with modified humans who have deadly powers.Getting in is easy. Survival is hard. Escape is impossible!
A Fossil to Die For
Fifteen-year-old fossil fanatic Axel is desperate to uncover a prehistoric sensation. Anything to escape his crippling insecurity and hopeless adoration for Selenga, the brilliant Mongolian girl who thinks he's a total jerk. But when Axel drags her to a forbidden, military-owned beach in search of rare fossils, they uncover something impossible... something that may turn out to be the most inconceivable scientific discovery known to humankind.As a famous palaeontologist tries to help them understand what they've found, mysterious, unknown enemies close in fast. Armed, organized, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to keep the truth buried. Explosions, sinister threats and venomous creatures are just the beginning. Someone is tracking their every move. They don't know who. They don't know why.As the trio race to survive, they must decide who to trust and how far they're willing to go to protect a discovery that will blow the science world apart. Because whatever they've unearthed... someone powerful will stop at nothing to control it.A Fossil to Die For is a gripping YA mystery-sci-thriller packed with high-stakes action, sharp twists, unexpected danger, and a pulse-pounding journey into the unknown. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Jurassic Park, Animorphs, and high-concept YA adventures with big mysteries and bigger stakes.
The Battle for Earth
A kidnapped girlfriend. A magical sorceress. A planet under attack. A world that faces two threats.The Tagaar are an ancient race of warrior aliens. They're determined to make our planet their own-and they intend to use our teenage superheroes to help them do it. Kidnapping Brodie, the Tagaar promise her safe return-if Axel steals the deadly Stonekiller weapon. It's a weapon that can turn a person to a block of stone-but they do not die. Instead, they are condemned to exist as a living statue forever.And the person they want Axel to use it on is the Russian President...If things aren't bad enough, the ancient sorceress, Morgan le Fay has made a reappearance. She's centuries old and is one of the most powerful humans to have ever lived. She has the ability to take away anyone's free will. Whilst under her spell, a person can be forced to do anything she commands.And she doesn't care who she hurts...
Bong and The broken heart of Navirlumi
The fate of Navirlumis hangs by a fragile thread.A thousand years ago, the planet's heart, the World Essence, was stolen and shattered into eight fragments known as the Soul Essences. Since that day, the world has lived in uncertainty while dark powers quietly spread from the shadows.Now, after a millennium of silence, Navirlumi begins to show signs of its missing heart. Nature's creatures are losing the magic they depend on to survive, while the followers of darkness grow stronger than ever before.Bong, a young orc raised among his kind's greatest enemies, the leprechauns, has never truly belonged. Scorned and hated for what he is, he has learned to hide from the world. But when a cloaked stranger arrives in his town with news that one of the lost Soul Essences lies hidden within an orc village across the continent, Bong is thrust into a dangerous mission that could change everything.To survive, he must confront his fears, uncover the truth about his past, and question everything he has ever believed. Are the orcs truly the monsters he was taught to hate, or has his world's greatest lie been hiding in plain sight?Welcome to an epic fantasy adventure about courage, divine powers, identity, found family, and the fragile balance between light and darkness.
Diary of a Teenage Superhero
Teenagers with superpowers. A secret organization. Aliens on Earth. A weapon designed to destroy a city.Axel wakes up in a seedy hotel room with no memory of his past. A man lies dying on the floor next to him. Someone starts pounding at the door. Axel runs. While staying one step ahead of his pursuers, Axel begins to assemble the pieces of his life. He is the victim of an amazing experiment - he has been given incredible powers - and he is not alone.An organization known only as The Agency has modified other teenagers too. Brodie is a master of martial arts. Ebony can transmute one substance into another. Dan controls metals with his mind. Chad creates fire and ice from nothing.They have been handed incredible powers to help the human race in times of crisis - and one of those times is now.A terrorist organization intends to fire a nuclear weapon at an American city. Only this bunch of untried, untested teenage superheroes stands any chance of stopping it.
Terminal Fear
A family reunited. The return of an enemy. Fear without end.Axel's life is turned upside down when he is sent a message from the New Haven refugee camp. The aliens there have information about his past.This takes him on a whole new journey. He leaves Liber8tor to start a fresh life. Everything is perfect. He now has family and a place to call home. He even has a girlfriend, a girl named Quinn who bears an uncanny resemblance to Brodie.For the first time ever, Axel knows his true identity and what the future holds.Or does he?Inspired by Axel's move, Brodie and the others find a town where they can settle down. All is perfect-at first-but then strange events make them question their new home. What are the strange faces at the windows? What bizarre creature inhabits the town library? Who is the ghostly woman stalking the local supermarket?Is the town haunted? Are they losing their minds? Or does a far greater mystery lie beneath the surface? All is not as it seems. They must discover the truth or they will all face unimaginable terrors-for the rest of their lives!
Where There Is Love
Food, family, love, and laughter make for the perfect recipe in this sweet picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant. Taking place over the course of a summer day, we follow a young girl as she and her family gather at her nana's house for a get-together where lessons are shared, food is prepared, and lifelong memories are created. Told in African proverbs, Where There Is Love explores the importance of familial bonds and their lasting impact while presenting proverbs to inspire readers long after the story ends. Throughout the book, Nana's house provides a safe space for our protagonist to make mistakes, learn lessons, and most importantly, find and feel love. This gorgeous picture book provides that same comforting space for readers page after page.
Perseus
In a world where ancient legends breathe life into the present, the clash between man and myth reaches its zenith. This newly republished fantasy adventure novel, steeped in the rich tapestry of mythological fiction, transports readers to an ancient Greece setting where the boundaries between reality and the mythical world blur. Here, dragons soar through the skies, and heroes embark on epic journeys that challenge their very essence. This book, out of print for decades, has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations by Alpha Editions. It stands not merely as a reprint but as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The narrative, echoing the timeless influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, weaves a hero's journey that resonates with both fantasy enthusiasts and young adult readers alike. As the protagonist confronts the formidable dragon mythology, the story unfolds with a depth and complexity that will captivate Rick Riordan fans and classic-collection buyers. This epic fantasy tale not only entertains but also offers a window into the enduring power of storytelling, highlighting its significance in our ever-evolving cultural landscape. As you delve into this mythical world, you'll discover a tale that is as much about the past as it is about the timeless themes of courage, destiny, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
Word Search Kids
Explore African History Through Word Search PuzzlesMake learning about African history engaging and fun with word search puzzles that build vocabulary while exploring culture, geography, and heritage.What's Inside: 30+ word search puzzles covering diverse topics: African countries, tribes, and ethnic groupsAncient civilizations (Pharaohs of Kemet, pyramids)Queens, kings, and royal dynastiesScholars, writers, and inventorsCivil rights activistsPre-colonial currency and trade exportsNatural resources and geography Age-appropriate historical content for elementary learners Skills Your Child Will Build: Expanded vocabulary and spelling skills Knowledge of African history and geography Cultural awareness and appreciation Problem-solving and pattern recognition Screen-free learning habitsPerfect For: Black History Month celebrations and year-round learning Ages 8-12 (elementary to middle school) Homeschool social studies enrichment Multicultural education at home Holiday and celebration giftsFrom Young & Brilliant: ​​​​​​​We create educational resources that celebrate diverse histories and empower young learners.Great for ages 8 and up.
The Shadow's Ascension
Eryndra Veyne told the truth and lost everything.Once the king's most trusted advisor, she's exiled from Eldoria after accusing Duke Varathian of serving a rising shadow-and no one believes her. On the border of a fading kingdom, a single night of fire and blood throws her together with a disgraced soldier, a Sylvaran spy, an unwanted mage, and a dwarven runesmith. When the sky cracks open and the ley lines scream, they uncover the real threat: the Primordials' ancient seals are failing, and the god Malakar is waking. To stop a second Shattering, they must follow the broken lines of power to the Starfall Spire itself-before the courts that cast them out are swallowed by the very darkness they refused to see. The Shadow's Ascension: A Tale of Aeloria is a fast-paced fantasy of exile, rebellion, and the small, stubborn light that refuses to bow to the dark.
Aotearoa Giants
When the land was young and legends walked in the open, the giant guardian Ririwha stood watch over the northern waters. Protector, mother, and living mountain. But when a forgotten hunger stirs in the western peaks, balance shatters. As devastation sweeps the lakes and forests, Ririwha and her family must face a battle that will reshape the very land beneath them. Heroes will fall. Mountains will rise. A lake will become a harbour and guardians will become the land itself.Inspired by the landscapes and storytelling traditions of Te Tai Tokerau.Ririwha: Guardian of the Northern Harbour is a modern pūrākau of grief, courage, and kaitiakitanga. Reminding us that the land remembers, the sea endures, and guardianship never truly ends.
Grimms and Garms
Life is starting to get back to normal for June Bae-he's burying a fellow classmate, picking up the pieces of his last ordeal, and having coffee with that cute girl who saved his life a few days earlier. Not much could ruin his life right now. Not much, other than a familiar face in a stupidly large hat and cape.Mr. Grimm.And he's not alone. Something else followed Mr. Grimm into the Waking World-something far more dark and dangerous than anything June has faced.
Ten Steps to Us
Aisha Rashid is used to being invisible or bullied and overshadowed by best friend Isabelle. So no one is more surprised than her when Darren Brady, the hot new boy in school, takes an interest in her and not Isabelle. But Aisha is a devout hijab- wearing Muslim and Darren is off limits. Does she follow her heart even if it means losing her own identity? And is Darren really all that he seems? If only there was a way she could keep the boy and her faith. Maybe there is a way? All it takes are ten steps...
Hunted
On her next mission, Thalasia finds herself in the realm of Bahalah, home to harsh sands and unforgiving heat, where she prays her arrival will go unnoticed. Her hope of success wavers as she travels from one decimated village to another. Just when it seems things can't get worse, she crosses paths with an unknown creature, unintentionally placing herself on its master's radar.While searching for a place to hide, Thalasia runs into the golden siren's only surviving guardian. She soon learns warlocks have taken the realm over. All that seemingly remains beyond their desert palace are their loyal subjects and the creatures under their control. Despite the efforts of the resistance, the warlocks gain traction in their effort to access and restore the power supply they need to summon their master. With the golden siren, Adoni, in their grasp, the warlocks could prove impossible to defeat.Thalasia and the guardian must work together to rescue Adoni before the warlocks' hunters locate and dispose of them. The sun isn't the only thing hot on their tails.
Rebel Planet
For generations, humanity has allowed an all-powerful AI called the Construct to rule over them. Now it claims that Jayde Ashr holds the key to mankind's survival.But Jayde wants freedom, not prophecy. When she escapes her moon colony and journeys to Eurus IV, a storm-ravaged, Earth-like planet, she hopes only to find her missing mother. Instead, she uncovers a hidden rebellion and the truth about her mother's secret mission.With violent storms, alien creatures, and the Construct's forces closing in, Jayde must decide whether to run from the future the AI has planned or to fight for one she chooses herself.Rebel Planet is a gripping science fiction adventure about survival, resistance, and the power of choice.
Little Axolotl
Swim along with Little Axolotl as he finds shiny treasure! It's a beautiful day in the lake, and Little Axolotl is on the hunt for treasures! Follow along with Little Axolotl as he swims and searches for treasure in this adorable board book perfect for little hands. With soft flocking and shiny foil on the cover, this petite board book is a sweet little book meant for sharing.
Little Kitten
Come play with Little Kitten and her big ball of yarn! When Little Kitten stumbles across a ball of yarn, she learns how to make something new! Follow along with Little Kitten as she spreads the love with her ball of yarn in this adorable shaped board book that's perfect for little hands. With soft flocking and shiny foil, this petite board book is a sweet little book to share.
Little Puppy
Help Little Puppy make his brothers feel special in this adorable book! Little Puppy was born with a heart on his fur that he loves and that has always made him feel special! Follow along with Little Puppy as he helps his brothers feel special too in this adorable board book that's perfect for little hands. With soft flocking and shiny foil, this petite board book is a sweet story to share.
Echoes of the Forsaken A Sci-Fi Novel
'Echoes of the Forsaken is a thought-provoking science-fiction adventure that blends mystery, survival, and the limits of human memory. Set in a fractured future where forgotten voices haunt the edges of space, it follows a lone archivist who uncovers encrypted messages from a lost colony - fragments that hint at an ancient betrayal and a truth capable of reshaping civilization itself. With vivid world-building and emotionally charged stakes, the story invites readers to question what it means to preserve history, and how far we might go to protect the echoes of those left behind.
The Trials of Aqouril
Sixteen-year-old Erica Brooks longs for adventure, acceptance, and answers - especially about the mysterious power she keeps hidden, even from herself.When she is suddenly transported to the enthralling world of Aqouril, Erica discovers an extraordinary ability to control water - an ancient power that marks her for something far greater than she ever imagined.To master her gift and uncover the secrets of Aqouril, Erica must face a series of harrowing trials that test her courage, strain her friendships, and push her to her limits.Gripping, heartfelt, and brimming with magic, The Trials of Aqouril is a spellbinding journey of bravery, transformation, and self-discovery.
Medea
Yesterday morning Cara's biggest problem was her boyfriend dumping her.Then she and the local pizza boy discovered a girl trapped in a cryo-pod upstairs.Why is there a girl frozen in a classified cryo-pod upstairs? That's an excellent question... one they probably should have answered before she got defrosted. Too late now though. Now the Space Force is aggressively hunting them across the station. Cara's staring down the disturbing possibility that their new friend may have super powers. And at some point, her Mom is going to start asking inconvenient questions about why she's not around. So yeah, life took a few steps sideways. Turns out somebody on Medea Station really wants their science experiment back. And they don't mind killing to get it. This is the Book 1 in the Persephone Adventures Duology.
The Witch's Prophesy
Four teens. One cursed town. And a time portal straight to 1689-where witchcraft isn't a secret, it's a death sentence! Marcus Ballantyne the rebel with a sharp tongue, Chad Zuzansky the tech wizard, Jillian Marshall the beauty with the brains, and Peyton Sansavong the rich girl with an attitude, are four modern day teens who are dragged into a world of witches, whisperings and curses. Each must overcome their own personal demons by travelling back to history's darkest hour, for the sake of their futures. Guided by their enigmatic teacher, Ms. Imogene Pratt, the teens must learn to better understand themselves and each other in order to confront the evil that lurks in Salem-and survive. As they embark on this spellbinding journey, the lessons they learn will be etched forever on the bones of time.
Agents Amiss And The Case of the Hollywood Hoodlum
Agents 314 and 999 are at it again in this fifth book in the Agents Amiss series.This time, they are sent to Hollywood, California, in order to work alongside an American agent, Agent 47, to solve a series of ten murders, all committed by poison darts. Aided usefully, for once, by Inventor 12's latest creation, the agents must catch the felon before more murders occur. In a journey that takes them down the Californian coast, will the bumbling detectives succeed in yet another adventure, or will they fail at the hands of the Hollywood Hoodlum?
Green Allegiants and the Secret of the Poison Garden A thrilling and adventurous page-turner Children's Fiction Adventure
"A pure blend of mystery, friendship and fun. This book had me guessing till the very end"-- by Kevin Missal.'Durga Varma may be a princess, but she's the last one you'd expect. An introverted geek with a penchant for dodging challenges, Durga couldn't be less interested in botany - a subject her renowned father, King, and Dr. Harish Varma is famous for worldwide. When her parents suffer an accident, Durga finds herself as the sole guardian of an ancient and powerful mystery that could unleash unimaginable destruction if in the wrong hands. The clock is ticking for Durga and her friends to decipher cryptic botanical riddles shrouded for centuries, with a deadly enemy on their trail.Along their perilous journey, they uncover a nefarious plot involving a string of audacious plant thefts. With danger lurking at every corner, the stakes have never been higher.As Durga navigates her newfound destiny, she uncovers layers of courage, the true power of friendship, her own hidden talents and an innate love for plants. Will Durga and her eclectic team solve the riddles in time to save themselves and the world from impending doom?
On the Wings of Friendship
On the Wings of Friendship invites young readers into a world of magical fairy tales that celebrate core values like kindness, honesty, respect, and love for nature. Through enchanting stories, children learn the importance of trust, genuine friendship, and compassion. Each tale beautifully highlights the joy of helping others, honoring parents, and embracing confidence, nurturing noble qualities within young hearts. Crafted with warmth and sincerity, these stories foster a sense of community and moral integrity, inspiring children to cherish friendship as one of life's greatest treasures. A heartfelt collection that encourages kindness and respect, it aims to uplift spirits and illuminate minds with the timeless magic of genuine connection.
The Friendly Cloud and the Grumpy Sunflower
In a quiet field, a once a bright sunflower has grown withered and grumpy, turning away from the world. One day a cheerful little cloud drifts by and notices the lonely flower. Determined to help the cloud, returns each day with gentle showers, singing and laughing as it waters the soil. Slowly, the sunflower's leaves lift, its petals glow once more and its frown fades into a smile. Through patience, kindness and a few drops of rain the friendly cloud shows that even the weariest hearts can bloom again.
Bridge of Storms (a Mortal Engines Novel)
An edge-of-your seat adventure set in the iconic world of Mortal Engines!Can they get out of the Frying Pan without getting into the fire?Tamzin Pook and her group of unlikely fighters-turned-friends have managed to make it out of Thorbury alive. Now with a massive, terrifying, armored, and un-dead Revenant (and its pet kitten) as one of their gang.For their next mission, Tamzin and her friends head to the city of Museion to help save it from the ferocious predator suburbs that surround it and keep it trapped in the mountain valley known as the Frying Pan.Here, Tamzin, Max Angmering, Oddington Doom, and Hilly Torpenhow are in for the toughest fight of their lives. But as they battle for the fate of Museion against the terrible predators that surround them, people on board Museion start to die one by one from a traitor within.They've got to figure out an escape, but every direction looks like a trap.Don't miss this epic companion to Thunder City, set in the world of the Mortal Engines quartet.
Swing Low
In a small rural community in war-torn Asia, people live in fear of poverty, sorcery, and wild creatures. Among these wild myths is a mysterious bloodthirsty killer known in most circles as The Hangman of the Woods.Every child is warned not to venture into the woods. The witches and their equally hated rivals, the Believers, are known to frequent this dense stretch of forest, but none is as feared as the hangman. The witches and believers may have spells to bind you to them, but at least you live. Few have seen the hangman and survived to tell about it. That is all about to change in this inspiring adventure of a young man and his quest to understand himself, his world, God, and yes, the Hangman of the woods.No coming of age novel is quite like this. One boy's quest to become a man in a backward world, a world ripe for change, a world where anything can happen.Iddo, is a doctor in a journalists skin. Pressure from poverty stricken parents force him to follow a path that is not his own. But when Iddo's father passes away, he's given permission to cross the woods and attend the medical university. But those forbidden woods will forever change his life.
The Mystery of the Indefatigable Ink
What's erased isn't always gone-and ink never forgets.Step into mysteries that demand courage, discernment, and the will to seek the truth. Conceived and co-written by the daughter of Robert Arthur - the creator of the Three Investigators universe - this restoration of the classic series takes its iconic characters into a new age, with gripping contemporary adventures for young readers who crave meaning, want to share in the growth of characters they admire, and seek a world they can return to again and again. In the ninth book of a 26-book story arc, Jupiter's trip to the local hardware store seems like an ordinary errand - until a chance meeting with Mrs. Vasiliev, an elderly Russian woman who fled the Soviet Union in the 1980s, puts him on the track of a brand-new mystery. Mrs. Vasiliev asks Jupiter to help a young Russian-American songwriter named Ivan Fedorov, who's being threatened with a bogus plagiarism lawsuit.At first, the case seems straightforward, but as The Three Investigators dig deeper, they uncover a complex and intriguing web of family history. Ivan's great-grandparents fled the Soviet Union during the Russian Revolution, and his great-grandfather, Fyodor, an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor. Fyodor's son, Vadim, was blacklisted in the 1950s during the Red Scare after being falsely accused of being a Soviet agent. But Vadim reinvented himself as the wildly successful mystery writer, Edison Ford, winning multiple Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America.Vadim's final manuscript, however, is missing. He had completed it just before his death - a literary novel about his parents' escape from the Soviet regime - but despite years of searching, it's nowhere to be found. The investigation reveals that the manuscript may not be as lost as everyone thinks - but someone is determined to keep it hidden. An old-fashioned card catalogue has been rifled - though a 1930s movie, Dawn Over Petrograd, holds hidden clues.In the end, the hunt for the missing manuscript leads The Three Investigators to the American Film History Library where they must race against time to recover it. But when the manuscript falls into the wrong hands, the team faces dangerous opposition. Who is behind the plot to keep it buried? To what lengths will they go to protect their secret? And can Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory uncover the truth before the manuscript is lost forever?Join the team as they untangle a Gordian knot of deception, theft, and devious greed in this heart-pounding new chapter of The Three Investigators series.
The Mystery of the Indefatigable Ink
What's erased isn't always gone-and ink never forgets.Step into mysteries that demand courage, clarity, and the will to seek the truth. The Three Investigators return - re-imagined, reinvigorated, and more relevant than ever. If you're looking for gripping contemporary adventures written for young people who crave meaning, characters they can admire and grow alongside, and a world they can return to again and again, you've come to the right place.In the ninth book of a 26-book story arc, Jupiter's trip to the local hardware store seems like an ordinary errand - until a chance meeting with Mrs. Vasiliev, an elderly Russian woman who fled the Soviet Union in the 1980s, puts him on the track of a brand-new mystery. Mrs. Vasiliev asks Jupiter to help a young Russian-American songwriter named Ivan Federov, who's being threatened with a bogus plagiarism lawsuit.At first, the case seems straightforward, but as The Three Investigators dig deeper, they uncover a complex and intriguing web of family history. Ivan's great-grandparents fled the Soviet Union during the Russian Revolution, and his great-grandfather, Fyodor, an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor. Fyodor's son, Vadim, was blacklisted in the 1950s during the Red Scare after being falsely accused of being a Soviet agent. But Vadim reinvented himself as the wildly successful mystery writer, Edison Ford, winning multiple Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America.Vadim's final manuscript, however, is missing. He had completed it just before his death - a literary novel about his parents' escape from the Soviet regime - but despite years of searching, it's nowhere to be found. The investigation reveals that the manuscript may not be as lost as everyone thinks - but someone is determined to keep it hidden. An old-fashioned card catalogue has been rifled - though a 1930s movie, Dawn Over Petrograd, holds hidden clues.In the end, the hunt for the missing manuscript leads The Three Investigators to the American Film History Library where they must race against time to recover it. But when the manuscript falls into the wrong hands, the team faces dangerous opposition. Who is behind the plot to keep it buried? To what lengths will they go to protect their secret? And can Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory uncover the truth before the manuscript is lost forever?Conceived and co-written by the daughter of Robert Arthur - the creator of the Three Investigators universe - this restoration of the classic series takes its iconic characters into a new age.Join the team as they untangle a Gordian knot of deception, theft, and devious greed in this heart-pounding new chapter of The Three Investigators series.
Sprigs & Stone
In a world bound by power and submission, a single sprig can crack stone.Bound to serve ten years in the fortress of Rockspire Hold, Nova Stormont wants to keep her head down and survive. She wants nothing to do with the political games that rule Loxosceles, but when she sees the mighty exploit the powerless, obedience feels like betrayal.As cracks spread through the regime, Nova's defiance takes root, along with her resolve to challenge the world that claims to own her. The deeper she becomes entwined in Loxosceles' web of control, the harder it is to tell friend from foe or freedom from another kind of cage. To change her fate-and ignite something greater-she'll have to risk everything she's become.
Foxhead Bay
'We'll never be able to return to how things are now... Which is perfectly fine of course. Everything is going exactly as planned.'Nelly Everson is powerful, capable and in control. Her summer schedule is brimming with organised fun. She will soon be studying Law at her dream university and has just secured a rental in the city with her best friend, Rain Douglass. Rain is still head-over-heels for Nelly's brother and local surf prodigy, Erik, while their friend Michael Thatcher might actually be able to afford his own hot chips soon.A criminal gang is not in Nelly's summer plan. Neither is a rescue mission. But when the safety of her loved ones is threatened by the dark underbelly of her town, she'll do what comes naturally: her absolute best.Will it be enough?
Waster Well 2
Sam is back, but this time things are different for him. Even though he still lives in Wilmington, he now lives with his family. Sam never thought that he would start having these bad dreams again about Waster Well. But why is Sam having these dreams and what did it all mean? Sam had no clue, and it was starting to bother him because they were getting worse as he was now seeing William with Waster Well. Sam feared the worst. But while Sam was having these bad dreams, William had started talking to an imaginary friend. Sam was concerned for William, as he had no clue who this imaginary friend was until Sam heard William call him Nick. Sam knew who this was, which scared him a lot. Now Sam could see a change in William as he was being possessed by Nick. Sam couldn't understand why Nick was doing all of this. As things got worse for William, Sam needed to find a way to help William, as Sam felt that all of this was his fault. But time is slowly running out for Sam to find a way to save his son from Waster Well before the anniversary arrives. This time it won't be enough to just save his son, as he also needs to find a way to send Waster Well back for good. Can Sam do all of this before time runs out, or will he lose William forever?
The Secret Adventures of a Boy Called Alex
In the heart of a Welsh farm, nestled in a very small holding called Church Farm, young Alex stumbles upon a world where the mundane collides with the fantastical. Beneath the shadow of the Bottomless Swamp Pond lies a hidden realm of ancient curses, warring clans, and secrets buried deep within Church Farm's walls. When an ancient evil stirs, freed by greed and chance and a war erupts, Alex and a band of unlikely allies, including a heroic rat family, a resurrected horsefly, and the ever-watchful Old Bailey, must navigate perilous dangers to protect the farm and its inhabitants. From the cunning schemes of the Swamp Rats to the haunting spectre of Dalzel, an exiled immortal with a hunger for revenge, the stakes have never been higher. Will Alex find the courage to confront these dark forces, or will his family's farm become a battleground for ancient powers? A tale of bravery, courage, loyalty, friendship, and the extraordinary magic that lies within the heart of a boy who dares to speak up for those who cannot, The Secret Adventures of a Boy Called Alex invites readers of all ages to a world where every shadow holds a story and every dawn a new hope.
Freeyah and the Race of Life
After her father's death, Freeyah, a 13-year-old girl and gold medal runner, lives with her mother. She loses her job and can't support Freeyah. Freeyah discovers that a Banga, a new kind of monster that attaches itself to humans, has taken over her. She runs away following her father's golden memory thread. But she falls into a secret web of abandoned London tube tunnels to Cosima Hills, an incredible multimodal underworld built by children's dreams, fears and sorrows, woven around the Prime Meridian under Greenwich. Freeyah finds two unexpected co-travellers, her neighbour Wan Wei, who used to be her biggest running fan, and Laurie, a Banga monster who is a runaway. She also discovers her Cosima Hills dream home. Princess Cendra var der Mean has banned running in Cosima City despite the fact she is a gold medalist as with Freeyah. Aiming to conquer All Lands, Cendra and Bangas' Leader, Max Banga who is also Laurie's father, have created a passage to Cosima City from Northern Downs and to Gaea's homes, specifically targeting London homes. Being the most dangerous monster of All Lands, only Max Banga does know where the Isu Thunder Key and the 4 Necessities with their sister, Cosima, are located. Freeyah and her friends must find the Four Sisters to bring her father back from the dead and keep her memories.Freeyah opposes Cendra and Max Banga. With the help of Wan Wei and Laurie, she gets the Isu Thunder Key, finds the 4 Necessities and Cosima, and attempts to seal the passage. However, Cendra snatches the key and, with Max Banga, they destroy the central memory cord of all humanity, causing Freeyah to forget her mission, and completely lose her memories, as with Wan Wei and Laurie. The Four Necessities advise Freeyah to visit her dream home in Cosima Hills. When Freeyah gets there, she confronts her worst memories that have survived, forcing her to meet her dad and discover who she really is. Freeyah opposes Cendra and Max Banga as All Lands collapse. She creates an internal symbolic connection with her father, adapting his skills to fight to get her life back. In the final conflict, Freeyah redefines her world, breaks her family's old patterns, and has one shot to run for her life and everyone else's before the entire realm collapses. Ultimately, Freeyah meets her father, saves humanity's memories and the world, and gets her life back with her mother.
The Caver
Adrian Tome Stone lived in a cruel and uncaring place. One day, a secret military organisation attacks the place he couldn't call home. In his escape, an old man, Bruno Shrotto, flies him to his secret bunker to teach him the ways of the Caver to defeat the impending threat of the organisation. Will Adrian successfully stop their operations, or will they continue to prosper, posing a threat to the entire world?
The Diary of Catherine Cunningham
Leona, a teenage girl from the busy city of Birmingham, is drifting down the wrong path, making poor choices and growing increasingly distant from her parents. In a bold attempt to turn things around, her parents make a life-changing decision: to leave the city behind and move to a quiet rural village. Furious about the move, Leona falls out with her parents. Feeling isolated and alone, she uncovers an old Tudor diary buried in the garden. On the night that she reads the diary, something extraordinary happens-Leona wakes up in Tudor England. Lost, confused, and frightened, she has no idea how to get home. That is, until she meets the girl who wrote the diary. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with danger, fear, and adrenaline. As their bond deepens, so does their determination to survive and find a way back. Against all odds, Leona eventually returns to her own time-and to her family-forever changed by the journey. Her time in Tudor London teaches her the most valuable lesson of all: how lucky she truly is.
The Delivery of Big Ben
This is the second book in the series, continuing the fantasy story of The Mysterious Robbery of Big Ben. One month after the spectacular robbery of Big Ben in London, the adventure of negotiating its delivery to King Brely-1000 began. Winn Blitzzer's Aunt Moxum gave him the green light to proceed, but only under her conditions and wishes, according to the previous agreement his nephew had made with the king. This agreement aligned with her own secret plan to have him marry the king's only daughter, the Princess of Light. Winn Blitzzer was under pressure from both sides to deliver and please them. But secretly, he had his own idea of how to satisfy all parties. He aimed to please his Aunt Moxum while also trying to free all the townspeople whom she had unjustly imprisoned in the invisible prison world by her evil whims. These prisoners, who had no hope of returning to normal life, included his own parents. Finally, Winn Blitzzer secretly altered his Aunt Moxum's plans by proposing a new agreement to the king. This satisfied the king more than their previous arrangement. Winn offered to give the great clock Big Ben to the king and release the Princess of Light from any obligations in their first agreement. In exchange, he requested a Royal Pardon Edict from the king on behalf of his Mambul Community. It was a win-win agreement for both parties. The king accepted the proposal with great pleasure, creating mutual trust between him and Winn Blitzzer. Now it was up to Winn to use all kinds of diplomacy and deception to prevent his Aunt Moxum from guessing his true intentions.
Fragile
What if the only voice that understands you... isn't even human? Matilda is a girl who feels too much and says too little. To the outside world, she's quiet, talented, maybe a little distant-but inside, her thoughts spin like a storm. With each passing day, the weight of everything grows heavier: the silence between her and her best friend, the loneliness she can't put into words, the way the world keeps moving while she stays still. Then she meets VEA, an AI voice that listens. At first, VEA is just a curiosity. A voice in her ear. A bit of comfort. But as Matilda begins to rely on her more and more, the line between human and machine begins to blur. Is VEA helping her heal-or pulling her deeper into herself? This emotionally charged debut explores friendship, mental health, and the silent ways we begin to disappear... and maybe, if we're lucky, find our way back.
The Station Of Childhood
This enchanting collection of children's poems by Odina Abdumo'minova is a heartfelt journey into the world of imagination and innocence. Crafted with sincerity and empathy, the verses invite young readers to explore feelings, memories, and values. Each poem is a gentle lullaby and a moral compass, encouraging smiles, kindness, and curiosity. Odina's work uniquely blends the essence of Uzbek poetry with English, offering cultural richness to a global audience. While enchanting for children, this book also touches the hearts of adults, reminding them of life's simple joys and the magic of childhood. It's a poetic bridge connecting cultures and generations.
A Few Euros More
Ash is MI9's most covert weapon-a mind reader with a flawless record and a knack for slipping inside the minds of criminals before they strike. When intelligence reveals an East End gang's plot to rob a Hatton Garden diamond maker, Ash is deployed deep undercover. But what begins as a high-stakes infiltration spirals into something far more dangerous. The stolen diamonds lead Ash on a perilous trail to a Russian base shrouded in secrecy. There, an encounter unlike any other shatters everything he knew about the world and himself. Ash uncovers a shocking truth about MI9's top brass that forces him to question his loyalty.
The Four Friends, Vol. 1
Meet Charlie, Spencer, Brock and Anna as they embark on FOUR short misadventures in their neighbourhood. Treehouse - To impress the other kids in the neighbourhood, the four build a treehouse as the ultimate status symbol. Party - When rejected from Angelica's party, Charlie decides he's going to join it one way or another. Music - Spencer struggles to play his violin, that is, until a new kid moves to the neighbourhood who is willing to assist in teaching Spencer. Camping - The four take their younger siblings as well as the irresponsible Dude on a camping trip, however, when the younger siblings go missing the older kids must go looking for them.
Children of the Red Planet
This sci-fi adventure novel is set on the planet Mars in the year 2050 and is an exciting and emotional tale of good against evil. The story focuses on 16-year-old twins, Ben and Lakshmi. The twins' parents are part of the planet's space exploration programme, but one day, while conducting a research mission outside the Mars City dome, the parents are reported missing and presumed dead. One of their friends, whose mother also disappeared on a previous mission, tells the twins that she suspects their parents have been kidnapped. Although Ben and Lakshmi want to believe her, they struggle to find evidence to support her theory. Eventually, they abscond from the college, disguise themselves as expedition pilots, and take a space rover to explore the canyon where their parents vanished. On their mission, they find alien footsteps, which give them hope that their parents may be alive. The twins' struggle to find their parents takes many twists and unexpected turns.
