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From the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a
heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy
Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra
Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and
Holly Black! Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new
life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion
Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for
gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian
who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor:
the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are
acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside.
Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as
Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . .
? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have
to work together to discover the source of the magic before they're
due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled
with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their
connection like never before to set things right before it's too
late . . . Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns:
'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this
story' - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you'll
be right at home at Summershall' - Katherine Arden, New York Times
bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'An enthralling
adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love
story, and a world worth staying lost in' - Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Minecraft: The Island, a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway—and discovers that teamwork might just be the secret to survival.
Wandering a vast, icy tundra, the explorer has never felt more alone. Is there anything out here? Did I do the right thing by leaving the safety of my island? Should I give up and go back? So many questions, and no time to ponder—not when dark is falling and dangerous mobs are on the horizon.
Gurgling zombies and snarling wolves lurk in the night, and they’re closing in. With nowhere to hide, the lone traveler flees up a mountain, trapped and out of options . . . until a mysterious figure arrives, fighting off the horde singlehandedly. The unexpected savior is Summer, a fellow castaway and master of survival in these frozen wastes.
Excited to find another person in this strange, blocky world, the explorer teams up with Summer, whose impressive mountain fortress as a safe haven . . . for now. But teamwork is a new skill for two people used to working alone. If they want to make it home, they will have to learn to work together—or risk losing everything.
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Legendborn
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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.
Meet Grant the genie, and his best friend – the puppy, Teeny…
The fourth in a series of magical adventures from the renowned
illustrator Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of
the Month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Back home,
in the land of Wishaluzia, Grant is enjoying his old life. But when
trouble strikes he realises he’ll need a helping hand. Can Teeny
lend a paw and save the day? Or will it be the end of Genie Land
forever?…
Harley Hitch is back with another inventive adventure! When the
circus comes to town, Harley's curiosity get the better of her -
and she accidentally breaks a cabinet that makes things magically
disappear! Soon after, everyone realizes that the Moon has gone
missing. Time is speeding up, wildlife is getting disorientated by
the darker nighttime, the wind is getting stronger, and there's no
more tide. Is Harley to blame? Can she sort out the mess before
it's too late? An out-of-this-world follow-up to Harley Hitch and
the Iron Forest Author Vashti Hardy is the winner of the Blue Peter
Book Award, known for her wildly imaginative stories that include
important STEM lessons and themes. Fully illustrated throughout by
illustrator George Ermos.
Climb into the adventure of your dreams in the bestselling
adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller - the perfect gift
this Christmas! Lana and Harrison are staying with their
grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is
under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up
through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind
and rain rage and a mysterious creature lives. When Harrison is
kidnapped by the evil Spider Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes
to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the
storybook world, before the night is out. A breathtaking journey
through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and
Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the smash-hit The Day
I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller.
Praise for Ben Miller: 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight 'A magical adventure' Sunday
Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale 'Bubbles with warmth and
mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The
Night I Met Father Christmas
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