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The epic second book in the action-packed and empowering
middle-grade superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy
Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be
a feature film with a major streamer! Power bursts through my body,
and I gasp as my hair shoots out like an avenging sword. It slashes
a line through the wooden decking of the walkway. With a deafening
crack, the wood breaks apart, splintering with the force of the
impact. Having uncovered head teacher Dr Doyinbo's hidden agenda
behind the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and her friends are on the
run. But they've got bigger problems to worry about - they
desperately need to find a way to restore Niyi's Ike superpower and
they need to locate Onyeka's missing parents. When their last safe
house is uncovered, Onyeka turns to the only potential allies they
have left; the Rogues, a group of rebels that have been trying to
expose Dr Doyinbo's lies for years. Joining forces, will the two
groups be able to defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new
danger on the horizon for the Solari? Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
Maggie Sparks does NOT fit in! Especially not with Arthur’s new
friends, who all love SCIENCE. Maggie tries everything she can
think of to be like them – even reading BORING science books. But
nothing works! Then things go from bad to worse when an angry
astronaut upsets Arthur. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful,
super smart, super talented WITCH. She plans to use her powers to
fix things, fit in and make Arthur’s dreams of exploring
SPACE come true. All she needs is a little magic … About
the Maggie Sparks series: Step into the magical world of Maggie
Sparks: the mischievous little witch who turns every day into an
adventure. Join Maggie as she learns how to tackle school, make
friends and most confusing of all: understand her emotions – when
she’s not facing dragons and meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to
bridge the gap between Isadora Moon and Amelia Fang for young
readers aged 5+.
Introduce your toddler to Halloween in this fun first words book
full of bright photographs and cute illustrations. First Spooky
Words is full of Halloween-themed words to read and learn. With a
soft, padded cover and a small, easy-to-hold size, this new
addition to the First 100 series is the perfect book for children
who love Halloween celebrations. Children can pick their favourite
Halloween costume, decorations, treats and more, from the colourful
illustrations and photographic images. There are lots of new words
for young children to learn in this pocket-sized board book which
has a fresh, vibrant look.
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Legendborn
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Tracy Deonn
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Filled with mystery and an intriguingly rich magic system, Tracy Deonn’s YA contemporary fantasy Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend and a lot of Southern Black Girl Magic. An explosive fantasy debut that's perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Cinderella is Dead!
After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers at UNC – Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape – until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus.
A flying demon feeding on human energies.
A secret society of so called “Legendborn” students that hunt the creatures down.
And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts – and fails – to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.
The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates.
She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets – and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down – or join the fight.
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
Cultures all over the world have great heroes and heroines whose exploits have made them the stuff of legend.
In this wondrously illustrated atlas, explore some of the great figures of mythology and their incredible exploits. From Heracles of Greece, to Maui of the Pacific, to the Empress Jingu of Japan, The Atlas of Heroes and Heroines is full of fascinating stories of bravery and cunning.
From the author and illustrator of The Atlas of Monsters.
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