Galactic Holiday
In the heart of the frozen North, where laughter once sparkled across snowy skies and the glow of the season warmed the world, a darkness awakens. The fate of all that remains of hope rests on the shoulders of Duke, a young boy chosen to wield a power older than the season itself.At his side, Frosty, a guardian carved from ancient ice, possesses a wisdom that has witnessed countless winters. Nico, a small toy soldier but a fearless companion who clings to Duke's shoulders, exhibits extraordinary courage, always ready to face danger despite his size. Together, they are prepared to defend Christmas itself.The storm is coming, and the lights of Christmas are fading. Together, Duke, Frosty, and Nico must confront the trials, monstrous creatures, and an ancient foe. Only by facing the impossible can the final light of the season be saved from eternal darkness.
Fear Fight
A modern day Bonnie and Clyde. A demon child. A missing friend.Sally has a secret-she's having problems with her superpowers. Big problems. Sometimes her brain hurts so much she feels like her head will explode. To make matters worse, she can't tell anyone because their mysterious leader, Krait, might take her powers away completely.But now it seems that her problems have only just started.First, she and the other members of NEST have got to capture a pair of deadly bank robbers. This modern day Bonnie and Clyde can turn your whole world upside down. And these criminals aren't alone. They've brought with them a horrible little girl who can knock you over just by opening her mouth...Together, the three of them form a terrifying trio.It's no wonder that Tyrone gets injured. But events go from bad to worse when he goes missing on a simple visit to the doctor. Where has he gone? Has he left the team? Or has something far worse happened?Sally has to go undercover to find him, but it's an assignment she may not survive...
Stormfront
The mysterious Project Icarus. The fate of a dead superhero. A town with a secret.The members of NEST are faced with their most baffling adventure yet. The grave of their dearly departed team member, Peter, has been disturbed-from the inside. How is that possible? Where is his body?Can a dead superhero come back to life?In their quest for answers, Tyrone, Nigel and Lara travel to the tiny town of Elben, Pennsylvania, to investigate a strange ghost who's been stalking the citizens. The ghost seems to be living in the town's local haunted house. Of course, ghosts aren't real and, if they were, they certainly couldn't harm the living.Could they?With Tyrone and the others trying to solve the mystery of Peter, Sally follows up on the deaths of her parents. Her quest takes her and Brock to Florida to investigate the mysterious Project Icarus. What they find there will answer some of her questions-as long as she survives the experience.
Laxmi's Lunchbox
Will Laxmi survive lunchtime?Laxmi is a fun-loving grade schooler who loves her mother's homemade cooking.Her life is going great until one day her mother packs her a traditional Indian meal for her school lunch instead of her usual sandwich. Laxmi's world is turned upside down as she tries desperately not to stand out at the lunchroom table in front of all her friends and peers.This charming, beautifully illustrated children's book brings humor, heart, and cultural flavor to a relatable school story. Perfect for young readers who love fun, feel-good tales about friendship, confidence, and being yourself.This lighthearted story is great for read-aloud time, classroom shelves, and families who enjoy multicultural picture books.
Snakebite
A girl on the run. A kidnapped scientist. A superpowered future.Someone wants Sally Tyler dead!After the brutal murder of her parents, Sally Tyler is left homeless and on the run. Then she is offered the chance of a lifetime-join a bounty hunting organization called NEST and become a superhero. She'll work with the other members of NEST-Lara, Tyrone, Brock and Nigel-to catch the bad guys the police can't catch. Lara has the ability to move things with her mind. Tyrone can cling to any surface. Nigel has the brain of a genius. And Brock-Well, Brock has an ability he'd rather keep secret.Joining NEST will allow Sally to discover who murdered her parents. It sounds like the perfect deal. Except being a superhero doesn't make Sally safer. Now, it seems, more people than ever want her dead...
The Twisted Future
Time traveling into the future. A devastated Earth. Loyalties stretched to breaking point.Eager for some rest and relaxation, the team seek refuge on a remote Pacific Island. But all does not go according to plan. A visitor appears from the future with a time-bending mission. They must kill a man by the name of James Price.If they don't, the world is doomed.Their refusal sends them forward forty years in time where they see the repercussions of letting James Price live. The Earth has been devastated and mankind is on the brink of extinction. They need to survive this terrible new world and return to the past. But is it right to kill an innocent man? Even when they know what his future will produce?And if changing history isn't difficult enough, it's what Axel and Brodie learn about themselves that will change their current relationship forever...
Brothers at Arms
Embark on a Gripping 19th-Century Quest of Brotherhood, Betrayal, and Unwavering FaithIn the sweltering heart of Peru's untamed Amazon jungle, identical twins Lawrence and Chester Stonington couldn't be more different. Lawrence, the scholarly realist, thrives on logic, science, and meticulous plans. Chester, the bold dreamer, craves the thrill of chivalrous duels, hidden treasures, and epic battles. But when fate-and Chester's reckless enthusiasm-thrusts them into the role of bodyguards for an enigmatic Spanish merchant and his enigmatic ward, Pacarina, their worlds collide in a storm of danger and discovery.What begins as a simple escort mission spirals into a pulse-pounding odyssey through mist-shrouded mountains, ancient Incan ruins, and pirate-infested rivers. Stagecoach ambushes, shadowy kidnappings, and ruthless villains test the brothers' mettle, forcing them to confront not just external threats, but the fractures in their own bond. As Pacarina's guarded secret unravels, the twins must harness Lawrence's strategic mind and Chester's unyielding courage-while learning to lean on a higher power-to outwit treachery and claim a fortune that could change everything.From acclaimed author John J. Horn, the Men of Grit Adventure Series opener delivers wholesome, edge-of-your-seat historical fiction infused with Christian themes of faith, redemption, and true chivalry. Perfect for fans of G.A. Henty and Robert Louis Stevenson, this 304-page tale blends heart-racing action, subtle romance, and timeless lessons in trust and teamwork-without a hint of the profane.Why You'll Love It: Clean adventure that inspires grit and grace. Ideal for teens and adults seeking stories that honor God amid the wild unknown.
Ranya And Her Adventure
Embark on the magical journey of Little Ranya, a brave and curious girl from the enchanting land of Oman. With dreams as tall as the mountains and a heart full of courage, Ranya sets out to prove that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.As she climbs real mountains-and the ones within her heart- Ranya discovers a strength she never knew she had. Will she reach the summit? Will her dream of becoming a queen come true, or will the challenges along the way prove too great?Step into Ranya's world and experience a land filled with beauty, wonder, and tradition, where one little girl dares to dream big.An inspiring tale of self-discovery and the power of believing in oneself, Ranya and Her Adventure is a timeless story for readers of all ages-a heartwarming reminder that even the tiniest dreamer can rise to greatness.
Priscilla Quill's Treasury of Animal Stories
See the world through the eyes of Mist, an adventurous kitten; Rascal, a mischievous raccoon; and Shony, a loyal pony, as you step into their paws and hooves in Priscilla Quill's Treasury of Animal Stories.Follow their delightful adventures - from Mist earning the nickname "Catfish," to Rascal and her cousin taking advice from an older raccoon that leads them into trouble, to dependable Shony helping his owner on a first cattle drive filled with a few amusing mishaps.You'll fall in love with each character and gain a new appreciation for the animals around you after reading these heartwarming tales. The detailed illustrations bring every story to life and make the adventures even more unforgettable.
The Mystery of the Janusian Jackpot
A cold case that's heating up. A truth that looks both ways. And a move only a chess master could see.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 tenth book of a 26-book story arc, The Three Investigators find themselves working on a cold case with a personal connection. When Freya Haldorsson introduces them to Jimmy Littlewolf, a member of her high school chess club and a Shoshone Indian whose father was killed on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming the previous year, the team agrees to investigate - even though the death occurred more than 12 months ago and 1,000 miles away, in a place they've never been.The Three Investigators get lucky when they learn from Hector Sebastian, the famous mystery writer and mentor to the boys, that his Wyoming bolthole is right next to the Wind River Reservation. They get lucky again when they discover that their friend Phillipa Paxton has a sister, Georgina, whose veterinary practice is close to where Thomas Littlewolf's body was found. Georgina was even on the witness list compiled by the sheriff who investigated Littlewolf's death.As the team crisscrosses southern California to gather clues - from a visit to the Mission Indian casino in Highland where Jimmy's half-brother Jake works, to a trail ride in the San Bernardino Mountains with a cowboy named Travis Garrett - a confusing list of suspects and motives begins to emerge. What does an old DNA test have to do with Jimmy's skill at chess? What is his half-brother Jake Blackhorse hiding? What is Janusian creativity, anyway? And why exactly was Billy Redsmoke fired from his wrangling job on the Triple X? While Mallory goes undercover as a homeless teenager and Worthington poses as a chess hustler, Pete works to bring Hector and Phillipa together, Bob starts to view Freya in a new light, and Jupiter's creativity takes him to unexpected places.In this unusual variation on a Three Investigators case, Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory tackle a mystery that is very different - and a lot more gratifying! - than it initially appears.
The Hollow Thread
Where do you turn when even the light denies you?Adrian has spent his life pretending he doesn't care. About power. About belonging. About the truth of who he is.So when he arrives at Mystalia Academy with no noble crest, no family legacy, and no gift worth boasting of, he is a nobody destined to be overlooked among students who measure themselves by bloodline and brilliance.Until the silence around him breaks.Mocked and dragged into rivalries he never wanted, Adrian is pushed to the edge-where buried secrets claw free, and power takes on a life of its own.But when a duel against a favored heir threatens to reveal a magic too great for him to hold, Adrian must choose: remain in obscurity, or risk everything on a truth never meant to be his.Some legacies are inherited. Others are stolen. And some are born in shadow.Book One of the Hollow Thread Quartet
Gravitar
Join a deadly treasure hunt in a world of eternal free fall, where monsters lurk in an endless sky.From the author of The Symbicate comes a swashbuckling adventure for fans of Percy Jackson and Treasure Planet.Eva is a street rat dreaming of sailing the skies, while trapped on the fringes of the Asterveb-a vast web of tiny suns that tether the winds between them.When she stows away on a skyship to chase her dream, she stumbles into a deadly race and steals a map to the Altcloud-a mythical ship said to guard an ancient treasure.Hunted by powerful factions, Eva must join the nefarious Greensting and its crew of sky pirates to survive. But as she ventures into the never-ending day and monster-infested skies, she begins to uncover truths about the Asterveb, and herself.Will she fight for her dream alongside outlaws, or bow to the tyrants who rule the winds?Find out in Gravitar, the epic skybound adventure where even the night is an old fable.
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.
Among Serpents
Strap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration, in Book Two of the Above the Black fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Sky's End. It takes guts to rise to the top of Meritocracy. It'll take sheer ruthlessness to stay there. As militants and monsters lay waste to the Skylands, Uncle's lawless tyranny threatens to unravel fragile Trade alliances. Conrad, no longer a mere Captain, now commands a squadron of ships at the order of the King. But Conrad's High status can't protect him from his own turmoil, and the price of power is steeped in blood. Tormented by tragedies of war and by betrayal from his own family, Conrad must prove his worth to all of the Skylands. Led by an unhinged Explorer, Conrad embarks on a secret expedition to turn the tides of battle--before another island falls at the jaws of the gigataun. It's a journey fraught with peril: Deadly monstrosities. Sabotage. Stowaways. And with friendships pushed to the brink and gentle romance stirring, Conrad will have to muster more than courage to weather the raging storms ahead. Order your copy of Book Two of the Above the Black trilogy and continue the adventure! Marc J Gregson expands his fast-paced fantasy universe with shocking twists, treacherous battles, and a memorable cast of characters. Fans of Frank Herbert and Jules Verne will appreciate touches of classic science fiction, including speculative frontiers and turbulent political intrigue.
The Mystery of the Janusian Jackpot
A cold case that's heating up. A truth that looks both ways. And a move only a chess master could see.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 tenth book of a 26-book story arc, The Three Investigators find themselves working on a cold case with a personal connection. When Freya Haldorsson introduces them to Jimmy Littlewolf, a member of her high school chess club and a Shoshone Indian whose father was killed on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming the previous year, the team agrees to investigate - even though the death occurred more than 12 months ago and 1,000 miles away, in a place they've never been.The Three Investigators get lucky when they learn from Hector Sebastian, the famous mystery writer and mentor to the boys, that his Wyoming bolthole is right next to the Wind River Reservation. They get lucky again when they discover that their friend Phillipa Paxton has a sister, Georgina, whose veterinary practice is close to where Thomas Littlewolf's body was found. Georgina was even on the witness list compiled by the sheriff who investigated Littlewolf's death.As the team crisscrosses southern California to gather clues - from a visit to the Mission Indian casino in Highland where Jimmy's half-brother Jake works, to a trail ride in the San Bernardino Mountains with a cowboy named Travis Garrett - a confusing list of suspects and motives begins to emerge. What does an old DNA test have to do with Jimmy's skill at chess? What is his half-brother Jake Blackhorse hiding? What is Janusian creativity, anyway? And why exactly was Billy Redsmoke fired from his wrangling job on the Triple X? While Mallory goes undercover as a homeless teenager and Worthington poses as a chess hustler, Pete works to bring Hector and Phillipa together, Bob starts to view Freya in a new light, and Jupiter's creativity takes him to unexpected places.In this unusual variation on a Three Investigators case, Jupiter, Pete, Bob, and Mallory tackle a mystery that is very different - and a lot more gratifying! - than it initially appears.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ten Steps to Us
Aisha Rashid is used to feeling invisible, bullied, and overshadowed by her best friend, Isabelle. So no one is more surprised than Aisha when Darren Brady, the attractive new boy at school, shows interest in her instead of Isabelle.But Aisha is a devout, hijab-wearing Muslim, and Darren feels off-limits. If she follows her heart, will she risk losing a part of her identity? And is Darren really everything he appears to be?Caught between love and faith, friendship and self-belief, Aisha wonders if there is a way to keep both the boy and her values. Maybe there is. 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
