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The night before Christmas
Par Alex Pine. 2023
This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted... When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas…
Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall – when the temperature plummets. After hours of searching, the first body is found... Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning: the real hunt has begun. As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold?An outcast of the islands
Par Joseph Conrad. 1975
Willems gets out of line and is marooned on a tropical island in Malaya for what he expects to be…
"a short episode--a sentence in brackets, so to speak--in the flowing tale of his life." But it does not turn out that way. He remains a man with an air of mystery, a man that few people are willing to discuss, expect to say that it was he who had "brought the Arabs into the river." But how?Incident at Badamya
Par Dorothy Gilman. 1989
Sixteen-year-old Gen Ferris is now alone in Burma. Her missionary parents are both dead, and she sets out for Rangoon,…
the first step toward New York where she has relatives. Packing her meager possessions, including a mystical puppet named Zawgwi, she knows she is ready for whatever fate has in store for her. But she isn't prepared for being held hostage by the Red Army, or for her eccentric fellow captives. For senior high and older readersThe English frigate on which Philip Marsham is training rescues twelve men from a sinking ship, but with in three…
days the rescued men have murdered the captain, seized the ship, and sailed for the Caribbean in hope of plunder and booty. Some violence. For grades 5-8. Newbery MedalThe voyage of the Frog
Par Gary Paulsen. 1989
When David, fourteen and grieving over his uncle's recent death, goes out on his sailboat to scatter his uncle's ashes,…
he is caught in a fierce storm and carried 350 miles from home. He must survive on his own as he works out his feelings about life and death. For grades 6-9 and older readersThe Swiss family Robinson
Par Johann Wyss. 1960
When they are shipwrecked on a desert island, a Swiss clergyman, his wife, and their four sons use their ingenuity…
to overcome all dangers and to make a happy home. For grades 5-8Nostromo
Par Joseph Conrad. 1951
Set in Costaguana, a fictional South American country torn by revolutions and intrigue, this novel centers on a silver mine…
owned by an Englishman. Conrad's tale of politics and the corrupting influence of material interests is unified by the story of Nostromo, the captain of the dock workers who served the English. First written in 1904, this revised edition includes an introduction by Robert Penn WarrenInto the darkness
Par Barbara Michaels. 1990
At his death, Daniel Mignot, the founder of a majestic jewelry empire, leaves half ownership in his Connecticut antique jewelry…
store to his granddaughter Meg. The other half is left to A.L. Riley, an employee, who is an extremely talented designer and goldsmith. But there are rumors that Riley may have been responsible for Dan's death. Is Riley the one from whom Meg is receiving Victorian rings with scary messages?Beyond the chocolate war: a novel
Par Robert Cormier. 1985
A few months after the astounding events recounted in "The Chocolate War," the secret society known as "the Vigils" is…
still operating at Trinity High. Two of the Vigils' key members are becoming increasingly disenchanted with the devious mastermind Archie, and each turns against him in his own way. Some strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high readersThe mission
Par Robert Bolt. 1986
An explosive story of two men, one a warrior turned missionary and the other a passionate lifelong believer. Together they…
conquer the darkness of a merciless jungle only to face the ultimate test of faith and the horror of battle. Some descriptions of sexThe piper's promise (Sisters Ever After #3)
Par Leah Cypess. 2023
The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children…
of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic! " The Piper's Promise is one of those rare books I will gladly read over and over again and love it more every time." —New York Times Bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen Clare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that’s only half the story. Tom isn’t the easiest person to love, but she’s certain that he couldn’t be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen’s magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again. Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin’s daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie Realms. In order to succeed, she will have to dodge faerie traps and stay out of the evil Rat Prince's claws. Only she can save the children of Hamelin and clear her brother's name. But who will she have to betray to do it?System collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #7)
Par Martha Wells. 2023
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse. Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back. Following the events…
in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there's an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can't have the planet, they're sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize. But there's something wrong with Murderbot; it isn't running within normal operational parameters. ART's crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza's SecUnit–heavy persuasion teams, they're going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what's wrong with itself, and fastJuniper's christmas
Par Eoin Colfer. 2023
This program features a prologue read by the author. From the acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer comes a heartwarming, adventurous Christmas…
classic-in-the-making: the perfect gift for listeners of all ages who believe in the power of hope, kindness, and holiday magic. Eleven-year-old Juniper Lane is thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other when she seeks the help of a mysterious woodsman living in her local park, who she suspects is Santa himself, and accidentally gets exposed to North Pole magic. Join a boisterous cast of characters—including a neighbor who always believed in Santa, a young reindeer in training, and a cutthroat crime boss out to steal Santa's magic—on an unpredictable journey bursting with Eoin Colfer's signature exuberance and merriment. Complete with holiday cheer and festivities, this is a beautifully packaged tale of wonder, sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in the whole family. Celebrate the holidays with a story of hope, magic, and saving Santa Claus, from a celebrated author beloved for his spirited storytelling. Juniper's Christmas is the perfect holiday listen, year after year. A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook PressThe crimson fortress (The Ivory Key Duology #2)
Par Akshaya Raman. 2023
In this thrilling, action-packed sequel and conclusion to the critically acclaimed Ivory Key duology called "a dream"* (Booklist, starred review),…
royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya battle vengeful enemies, centuries-old mysteries, and their own personal demons in order to save their country from ruin. The search for the Ivory Key has brought royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya closer than they have been in years as they try to restore magic and stability to Ashoka. But despite finally getting their hands on the long-lost key, uncovering its cipher has proved more complicated and dangerous than they ever expected. Their missions force them to split up and disperse them across Ashoka and beyond. When a rash decision by the council strips Vira of her power, her journey to reclaim her throne takes on new meaning. Kaleb travels to the neighboring country of Lyria to uncover its emperor's motives and meets a prince seeking answers of his own. Ronak's efforts to escape his arranged marriage and exonerate his brother lead to a series of risky deals that only bring him closer to what he's running from. And Riya's newfound power has turned unpredictable, but her search for answers only raises more questions. When their attempts at decoding the key release an ancient power, the siblings must align to face the past and save their future once and for all. In a quest that culminates in a deadly labyrinth, there's only one way they will succeed: togetherThe eye of darkness (Star Wars: The High Republic)
Par George Mann. 2023
One year after the tragic events of The Fallen Star, the Jedi fight to break the Nihil’s control over the…
galaxy. The galaxy is divided. Following the shocking destruction of Starlight Beacon, the Nihil have established an impenetrable barrier called the Stormwall around part of the Outer Rim, where Marchion Ro rules and his followers wreak havoc at his every whim. Jedi trapped behind enemy lines, including Avar Kriss, must fight to help the worlds being pillaged by the Nihil while staying one step ahead of the marauders and their Nameless terrors. Outside the Nihil’s so-called Occlusion Zone, Elzar Mann, Bell Zettifar, and the other Jedi work alongside the Republic to reach the worlds that have been cut off from the rest of the galaxy. But every attempt to breach the Stormwall has failed, and even communication across the barrier is impossible. The failures and losses weigh heavily upon both Elzar and Bell as they search desperately for a solution. But even if the Republic and Jedi forces manage to breach the Stormwall, how can the Jedi fight back against the Nameless creatures that prey on the Jedi’s connection to the Force? And what other horrors does Marchion Ro have in store? As desperation for both the Jedi and the Republic grows, any hope of reuniting the galaxy could be all but extinguishedThe ascendant wars: Hellfire: a military sci-fi series (Ascendant War #1)
Par Rhett Bruno. 2023
When the rules of war keep changing, fight for each other ... Humanity has been banished to a distant star.…
Left to fight over resources rationed to them by mysterious machine-overlords known as Wardens. Commander Rylan Holt labors against inter-colony arms trafficking when an informant gives him horrific news. The ruthless cartel boss, Lilith, has stockpiled outlawed weapons of mass destruction. Worse, she claims to have permission from the Wardens to unleash them upon the system. When the battleship Audacity speeds to investigate Rylan's discovery, operations officer Scott Carrick finds himself in a trap more deadly than he could have ever imagined. His only hope of escape may lie with their most junior crewmember, a nurse named Aila Okuma, who's never seen battle. As Rylan, Scott, and Aila struggle to survive a war where the rules keep changing, they must answer a terrible question: how do they win when it seems the Wardens intend for everyone to lose? Don't miss the start of an explosive military sci-fi series from USA Todaybestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. It's perfect for fans of The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, and Marko KloosOuter banks: Dead break
Par Jay Coles. 2023
The Pogues hit the beach in another action-packed original YA novel, based on the hit Netflix show Outer Banks. It's…
summer, and there's a big surfing competition coming to the OBX. Competitors—like Kie and Rafe—will participate in paddle-in and tow-in surfing events. Athletes from around the world flood into the Outer Banks, filling the island's hotels. When Kie strikes up a flirtation with one of the out-of-town surfers, Pope, John B, and JJ can't help but get jealous. Not only was Kie at another school last year (a Kook school, to be specific), now she's spending her summer vacation with these out-of-towners, too?! Meanwhile, the surfers are treating Pope's dad like some kind of hero, and Heyward won't explain why. On top of it, tensions are high as the competition heats up. Then one of the professional surfers washes up dead, and everyone assumes he got crushed by a wave. But Pope, an aspiring coroner, isn't so sureAttack of the monster plants
Par Susan Saunders. 1986
You and your sister plant gardens every spring. You are tired of your sister's garden doing better than yours, so…
you succumb to a strange old man selling magic fertilizer. Now your plants are going bananas! You could be crushed by a huge tomato, or tied up by a crazy vine. You choose your fate in this "Choose Your Own Adventure" book. For grades 3-6Statue of Liberty adventure
Par Ellen Kushner. 1986
While on a class trip to the Statue of Liberty, you suddenly find yourself on a boat full of immigrants…
headed for New York harbor, and the year is 1907. You decide what happens next in this "Choose Your Own Adventure" book. For grades 5-8Miss Liberty caper
Par Susan Saunders. 1986
You are visiting the Statue of Liberty with your day camp. No one knows that you have brought your pet…
squirrel along in your backpack. Suddenly, the squirrel escapes! What should you do? You decide in this "choose your own adventure" book. For grades 3-6