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A fashionable mystery (Mouseford Academy #08)
Par Thea Stilton. 2015
Anna Winmouse, the fabumouse editor-in-chief of Cosmouse magazine, is renting Cheddarton House, a cottage that overlooks Whale Island's Seashell Beach.…
She's trying to get away from the media for a while, but it hasn't been easy. Can the Thea Sisters help her keep her visit to Whale Island a secret? For grades 2-4. UnratedMice take the stage (Mouseford academy #07)
Par Thea Stilton. 2015
The Thea Sisters (five students at Mouseford Academy) are adventurous, lively, fun mice who want to be journalists one day.…
In this installment, a famous rock band performs at the Academy and is auditioning student bands as the opening act. Can the Thea Sisters win the spot as the opening band, and reunite an estranged friend in the process? For grades 2-4. UnratedStranger things: Flight of icarus
Par Caitlin Schneiderhan. 2023
Two years before the events of Stranger Things: Season 4, Eddie Munson—Hellfire Club leader, metalhead, and Hawkins outcast—has one shot…
to make it big. Hawkins, Indiana: For most, it’s simply another idyllic, manicured all-American town. But for Eddie Munson, it’s like living in a perpetual Tomb of Horrors. Luckily, he has only a few more months to survive at Hawkins High. And what is senior year, really, but killing time between Dungeons & Dragons sessions with the Hellfire Club and gigs with his band, Corroded Coffin? At the worst dive bar in town, Eddie meets Paige, someone who has pulled off a freaking miracle . She escaped Hawkins and built a wickedly cool life for herself working for a record producer in Los Angeles . Not only is she the definition of a badass—with killer taste in music—but she might also be the only person who actually appreciates Eddie as the bard he is instead of as the devil incarnate. But the best thing? She’s offering him a chance to make something of himself, and all he needs to do is get her a demo tape of Corroded Coffin’s best songs. Just one problem: Recording costs money. Money Eddie doesn’t have. But he’s willing to do whatever it takes, even if that means relying on his dad. Al Munson has just stumbled back into Eddie’s life with another dubious scheme up his sleeve, and yet Eddie knows this is his only option to make enough dough in enough time. It’s a risk, but if it pays off he will finally have a one-way ticket out of Hawkins. Eddie can feel it: 1984 is going to be his year1637: The peacock throne (Ring of Fire #31)
Par Eric Flint. 2022
The assassinated Shah Jahan lies entombed beside his beloved wife in the Taj Mahal, while their progeny drag the Mughal…
Empire into a three-sided struggle over the succession to the Peacock Throne. The diplomatic and trade mission from the United States of Europe is openly siding with Princess Jahanara and her brother Dara Shikoh. The mission, made up largely of Americans transplanted in time by the Ring of Fire, is providing the siblings with technical assistance as they prepare to fight their rivals for the throne, Aurangzeb and Shah Shuja. Meanwhile, the Afghan adventurer Salim Gadh Yilmaz, confidant of two emperors—Shah Jahan and now his son Dara Shikoh—has been elevated to the position of general. He has great challenges to face, not the least of which is resisting the fierce and forbidden mutual attraction between himself and Princess Jahanara. As the conflict deepens, the junior members of the mission are sent east to buy opium needed by the USE's doctors. Their guide, merchant Jadu Das, has an agenda of his own, one entrusted to him by Jahanara: seek out her great uncle, Asaf Khan, and promise whatever is needed to bring his army over to Dara's side. The USE's mission was sent to India in search of goods needed in Europe. But now they find that straightforward task has become enmeshed in a great civil war—for control of the Peacock ThroneNo safe place
Par Deborah Ellis. 2023
Finalist for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award Orphaned and plagued with the grief of losing everyone he…
loves, fifteen-year-old Abdul has made a long, fraught journey from his war-torn home in Baghdad, only to end up in The Jungle — the squalid, makeshift migrant community in Calais. When an altercation at the soup kitchen ends up with him accidently stabbing a policeman, Abdul has to flee, and in desperation he takes a spot in a small boat heading to England. A sudden skirmish leaves the boat stalled in the middle of the Channel, the pilot dead, and four young people remaining — Abdul; Rosalia, a Romani girl who has escaped from the white slave trade; Cheslav, gone AWOL from a Russian military school; and Jonah, the boat pilot's ten-year-old nephew. The four of them end up hijacking a yacht and, despite their fear and mistrust, they form a kind of makeshift family. And as the authorities close in on them, they find refuge in an unusual place — a child's secret cave on the English coastDelta-v (Delta-v #1)
Par Daniel Suarez. 2019
The bestselling author of Daemon returns with a near-future technological thriller, in which a charismatic billionaire recruits a team of…
adventurers to launch the first deep space mining operation—a mission that could alter the trajectory of human civilization. When itinerant cave diver James Tighe receives an invitation to billionaire Nathan Joyce's private island, he thinks it must be a mistake. But Tighe's unique skill set makes him a prime candidate for Joyce's high-risk venture to mine a near-earth asteroid—with the goal of kick-starting an entire off-world economy. The potential rewards and personal risks are staggering, but the competition is fierce and the stakes couldn't be higher. Isolated and pushed beyond their breaking points, Tighe and his fellow twenty-first century adventurers—ex-soldiers, former astronauts, BASE jumpers, and mountain climbers—must rely on each other to survive not only the dangers of a multi-year expedition but the harsh realities of business in space. They're determined to transform humanity from an Earth-bound species to a space-faring one—or die tryingLoki: Journey into mystery
Par Katherine Locke. 2023
When Earth is plagued by an epidemic of fear, ancient prophecy says only Thor can stop the monstrous threat of…
the Serpent, but without help from Loki, Thor is certain to fail. Aided by a handmaiden from Hel and a demon puppy, Loki must risk everything to find redemption—or doom himself for eternity. Either way, a Nightmare lies in wait hoping to rule the world, and Loki will have to risk everything on his craziest scheme of all! Meanwhile, new gods threaten to disrupt the status quo, throwing everything out of balance. Loki must act as a responsible ambassador, but will the nine worlds end in Surtur's fire? In this brand-new prose novel inspired by the epic comic series by Kieron Gillen, young Loki must cross the realms to reclaim his own story, outwit ancient enemies, struggle to do the right thing, and avoid falling in loveThe ship's midwife
Par Peta Miller. 2023
Lives are about to be irrevocably changed following a typhus outbreak on a cramped emigrant ship bound for Australia. 1850…
Sarah Hallow is orphaned, penniless and alone, with only the skills learned from her midwife mother to guide her. Passage on a ship bound for the new settlement of Brisbane, Australia, is her last option. Though her skills are quickly dismissed by the ship's doctor, Sarah is pleased to find instant friendship with her cabin mate, Bridie, a fiery Irish girl with a sharp tongue and midwifery skills of her own. When the two women come to the aid of a labouring woman onboard, Sarah's dreams of opening her own midwifery practice in Brisbane don't seem so impossible. Certainly not as impossible as her daydreams about the ship doctor's son, who only seems to have eyes for her friend. But something else is lurking on the ship: a disease that has the power to take down even the strongest man and is about to rip through the ship like wildfire, leaving only devastation in its path. As caring for patients stretches Sarah and Bridie to their absolute limit, thoughts of the future are rapidly eclipsed by their determination to survive. If only they can make it to Australia with their lives and loves intact ... Inspired by true events, this is a meticulously researched, eye-opening, heart-breaking, soul-warming story of survival, love and grit for readers of Darry Fraser, Alison Stuart and Tea Cooper. 'A poignant story of love and loss and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity that will tug at your heart and have you reaching for the tissues...' - Alison Stuart, author of The Goldminer's SisterWonka
Par Roald Dahl. 2023
Based on the major motion picture—an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart…
and humor— Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time . . . proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possibleSkyward Flight: the collection (Skyward Flight #01, 02, 03)
Par Brandon Sanderson. 2022
"Return to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and…
deleted scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson." -- Provided by publisherCast in oblivion (Chronicles of Elantra #14)
Par Michelle Sagara. 2019
"Kaylin wasn't sent to the West March to start a war. Her mission to bring back nine Barrani might do…
just that, though. She traveled with a Dragon, and her presence is perceived as an act of aggression in the extremely hostile world of Barrani-Dragon politics. Internal Barrani politics are no less deadly, and Kaylin has managed-barely-to help the rescued Barrani evade both death and captivity at the hands of the Consort. Before the unplanned "visit" to the West March, Kaylin invited the Consort to dinner. For obvious reasons, Kaylin wants to cancel dinner-forever. But the Consort is going to show up at the front door at the agreed-upon time. The fact that she tried to imprison Kaylin's guests doesn't matter at all...to her. A private Barrani Hell, built of Shadow and malice, exists beneath the High Halls. It is the High Court's duty to jail the creature at its heart-even if it means that Barrani victims are locked in the cage with it. The Consort is willing to do almost anything to free the trapped and end their eternal torment. And she needs the help of Kaylin's houseguests-and Kaylin herself. Failure won't be death-it will be Hell. And that's where Kaylin is going." -- Provided by publisherCast in silence (Chronicles of Elantra #05)
Par Michelle Sagara. 2011
"A member of the elite Hawk force that protects the City of Elantra, Kaylin Neya has sacrificed much to earn…
the respect of the winged Aerians and immortal Barrani she works alongside. But the mean streets she escaped as a child aren't the ones she's vowed to give her life guarding. Those were much darker. Kaylin's moved on with her life-and is keeping silent about the shameful things she's done to stay alive. But when the city's oracles warn of brewing unrest in the outer fiefdoms, a mysterious visitor from Kaylin's past casts her under a cloud of suspicion. Thankfully, if she's anything, she's a survivor." -- Provided by publisherPrietita and the ghost woman: Prietita y la llorona
Par Gloria Anzaldúa. 1995
Prietita, una joven mexicano-americano, se pierde en su búsqueda de una hierba para curar a su madre y es ayudado…
por la llorona leyenda. Edición bilingüe en inglés y español. Para niños preescolares hasta segundo grado. Sin calificación. 1995Larry gets lost under the sea (Larry gets lost series)
Par John Skewes. 2015
At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is…
swept out by a wave. He dog-paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the layers of the ocean. For preschool to grade 2. UnratedLarry gets lost in the library (Larry gets lost)
Par Eric Ode. 2021
Larry, a playful pup, loves to go on vacation with Pete at his grandparents' farm. When a bookmobile arrives, Pete…
is excited to select a stack of books, but he doesn't notice that Larry, in search of a snack, wanders into the bookmobile and is taken back to the city! For preschool to grade 2. UnratedThe disaster days
Par Rebecca Behrens. 2019
Thirteen-year-old Hannah has her first official babysitting job taking care of her two young neighbors, Zoe and Oscar. Suddenly an…
earthquake on their small Washington island separates them from everyone they love and Hannah's job gets a lot bigger. For grades 5-8Secret Headquarters: movie novelization
Par Terra Winters. 2022
"Charlie Kincaid is an average kid, just hanging around with his friends, worrying about perfecting his pitching skills and who…
he should ask to the school dance. That is, until the day he discovers a secret headquarters that seems to belong to a superhero. Now suddenly, nothing is the same. What should he do next, and who can he trust?" -- Provided by publisherUn diamante al rojo vivo (Dortmunder mystery #01)
Par Donald E Westlake. 2017
"An African diplomat, intent on possessing an emerald sacred to his country, hires parolee John Dortmunder to steal it from…
the New York Coliseum. Dortmunder and his motley crew pursue the errant jewel to the Utopia Park prison, an insane asylum, and a Fifth Avenue bank vault." -- Provided by NLSCast in flight (Chronicles of Elantra #12)
Par Michelle Sagara. 2016
"Private Kaylin Neya already has Dragons and Barrani as roommates. Adding one injured, flightless Aerian to her household should be…
trivial. Sure, the Aerian is Sergeant Moran dar Carafel, but Kaylin's own sergeant is a Leontine, the definition of growly and fanged. She can handle one Aerian. But when a walk to the Halls of Law becomes a street-shattering magical assassination attempt on the sergeant, Kaylin discovers that it's not the guest who's going to be the problem: it's all of the people who suddenly want Moran dar Carafel dead. And though Moran refuses to tell her why she's being targeted, Kaylin is determined to discover her secret and protect her at all costs-even if keeping Moran safe means dealing with Aerian politics, angry dragons and something far more sinister." -- Provided by publisherCast in courtlight (Chronicles of Elantra #02)
Par Michelle Sagara. 2006
"In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task. And so, after defeating a dark evil,…
Kaylin must enter a place of deceit and treachery. A world where silk and jewels hide deadly secrets. Kaylin goes before the Barrani High Court, where a misspoken word brings sure death. And Kaylin's never been known for her grace or manners. But the High Lord's heir is suspiciously ill and Kaylin's healing magic is the only shot at saving him-if she manages to dodge the traps laid for her. Only to discover that the healing might turn out to be the simplest of the tasks before her." -- Provided by publisher