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"Mixing elements of Alice in Wonderland and Buffy the Vampire Slayer... a delectable urban twist on beloved fairy tales." ―Entertainment Weekly
"A brash, refreshing, vitally diverse retelling of a classic... You need this book." ―Tor.com
A Blade So Black delivers an irresistible urban fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland . . . but it's not the Wonderland you remember.
The first time the Nightmares came, it nearly cost Alice her life. Now she's trained to battle monstrous creatures in the dark dream realm known as Wonderland with magic weapons and hardcore fighting skills. Yet even warriors have a curfew.
Life in real-world Atlanta isn't always so simple, as Alice juggles an overprotective mom, a high-maintenance best friend, and a slipping GPA. Keeping the Nightmares at bay is turning into a full-time job. But when Alice's handsome and mysterious mentor is poisoned, she has to find the antidote by venturing deeper into Wonderland than she’s ever gone before. And she'll need to use everything she's learned in both worlds to keep from losing her head . . . literally.
Debut author L.L. McKinney delivers an action-packed twist on an old classic, full of romance and otherworldly intrigue.
In the tradition of M. T. Anderson’s Feed and Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies, this heart-pounding sequel to Unplugged continues the series that Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100, called “chilling and addictive.”
Skylar Cruz found her sister in the Real World—only to learn that her sister has betrayed her and put everyone in the App World in danger. The Body Market is now open for business and everyone still plugged into the App World is for sale.
Shaken by the betrayal of everyone she trusted, Skylar is through being a pawn. She may be the only one who can stop what her family started. And she has to do it before the App World runs out of time.
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How to Bee
(Paperback)
Bren MacDibble
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R216
R180
Discovery Miles 1 800
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Set in a future Australia in a time when there are no bees and
children are employed to scramble through the fruit trees with
feather wands, like the pear farmers of Hanyuan in China do today.
Peony wants to be a bee, a hand pollinator. She's light, fast, and
even though she's a year too young, she's going to be the best bee
the farm has ever seen...except when you're only 9, it's hard to
get everyone around you to go along with your plan. A beautiful and
fierce novel for middle grade readers, 'How to Bee' explores an
all-too-possible dystopian social landscape with an intensely
compelling and original voice.
Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities—but the Lost Cities have changed.
The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc.
The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust. But when she’s warned that the people she loves most will be the next victims, she knows she has to act.
A mysterious symbol could be the key—if only she knew how to translate it. Every new clue seems to lead deeper into her world’s underbelly and the Black Swan aren’t the only ones who have plans. The Neverseen have their own Initiative, and if Sophie doesn’t stop it, they might finally have the ultimate means to control her.
For generations L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz books have captured and
enthralled millions of readers. These stories are as delightful
today as they were the day they were written. This omnibus edition
contains the first three books: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The
Marvelous Land of Oz, and Ozma of Oz! Now you can join Dorothy as
an earthquake sends her to the land of Mangaboos and the vegetable
people in the Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz; journey with Dorothy
and Toto as they meet the Shaggy Man, Button-Bright, and Polychrome
in The Road to Oz; and in The Emerald City of Oz, Dorothy brings
Aunty Em and Uncle Henry along for the adventure!
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The Promise
(Hardcover)
Jessica Sorensen
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R771
R682
Discovery Miles 6 820
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Howl with laughter with the FOURTH book in the hilarious
full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this
time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice
now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery
to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie
starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the
day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the
World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree? Dav
Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all
ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy,
kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's
self. Full colour thoughout. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Dog Man
(book 1) Dog Man: Unleashed (book 2) Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties
(book 3) Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas (book 5) Dog Man: Brawl of the
Wild (book 6) Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7) Dog Man:
Fetch-22 (book 8)
Now in paperack, the immersive and romantic post-apocalyptic sapphic novel perfect for fans of Krystal Sutherland, Adam Silvera, and The Last of Us.
Mara is dead-mostly.
Infected with a virus that broke the world and turned her into a monster, Mara awakens in a facility to learn a treatment has been found. No longer a Tick, Mara is placed in an experimental relocation program. But she's sent to live with the best friend she hasn't seen since the world ended. Since their first and only kiss.
Rory is alive-barely.
And her nightmares are as vicious as the Ticks that infected Mara and permanently Injured Rory. Even after the Island-one of the surviving communities-rebuilds itself, Rory fears fears a a Tick attack from the mainland at any time. But the Ticks that show up are medicated-not quite themselves but no longer raging monsters, Among them is the first girl Rory ever loved...the one she thought was gone forever.
As Mara and Rory struggle with the violence they've inflicted and experienced, they must lean on each other to survive their brutal world-or risk losing each other all over again.
ZOMBIE APOCOLYPSE SAPPHIC ROMANCE: Hearts Still Beating is a heartrending love story that reminds us that humanity seeks comfort even in the most vicious of times, including after a rabies-like virus has ended the world.
LESBIAN RELATIONSHIP FILLED WITH TEENAGE ANGST: Mara and Rory have loved each other since they met, but both were too scared to admit their feelings before the world ended and Mara became a monster. What will happen when the pair reunite, now that a cure has been found?
IF YOU LIKE 28 DAYS LATER/THE LAST OF US/THE WALKING DEAD/THE GIRL WITH ALL THE
GIFTS: Comp Brooke Archer's cinematic take on zombies to any of these brutal, vibrant, and compelling zombie movies, tv shows, books, and video games.
THE BEST TYPE OF HORROR...: Is the kind that holds a mirror up to the monstrosities within us. and Hearts Still Beating NAILS that theme. Both Mara and Rory must fight back against the monsters around them, both human and otherwise, all while controlling the one festering within themselves.
HORROMANCE!: A new subgenre of horror is gaining foothold in the market!
HOT DEBUT YA NOVEL: Hearts Still Beating has received amazing trade reviews and has seen steady sales. We think the paperback format will get this story into the hands of readers that are dying for their next escape!
*"The complexity of the worldbuilding combined with the depiction of the best and worst of humanity are on par with themes from The Last of Us show and games, proving that the post-apocalyptic YA genre is not dead-it's just undead. undead." -BCCB (starred review)
"This stunning debut will rip your heart out... and eat it. A gut punch of a romance set in an immersive post-apocalyptic backdrop, Hearts Still Beating will sink its teeth into you and never let you go. -Jennifer Dugan, author of The Last Giris Standing
"The sapphic zombie story I've been salivating for! Infectious storytelling and riveting action with a tender and powerful love story at the beating heart. I absolutely devoured this book." -Leslie Vedder, bestselling author of The Bone Spindle trilogy
"At turns brutal and beautiful, Hearts Still Beating is a riveting exploration of love and what it means to be human in a crumbling, impossible world." -Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn't Come
"TAn] affecting, adrenaline-filled debut.. escalating stakes, nuanced plotting, and a visceral first-person-present narrative that alternates between the emotionally complex protagonists' POVs combine for a gratifying read. -Publishers Weekly
"[An] original, adventure-filled love story.... A richly realized and distinctive queer zombie romance-Kirkus Reviews
"[Pjerfect for fans of The Last of Us looking for a queer take on the classic zombie story." -Booklist
"A riveting, unique, and delightfully queer adventure."-SLJ
Author Bio: Brooke Archer graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Creative Writing and has interned with Entity Magazine in LA. When she's not writing, she works at a doggy daycare in San Diego. Find her on twitter: @abrookeworm. And on Instagram: @broookearcher
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Fever Code
(Paperback)
James Dashner
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R254
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Fairalon
(Hardcover)
T.J. Roberts; Illustrated by T.J. Roberts
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R683
Discovery Miles 6 830
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"Wesley's Stories" are tales of not only fantastical adventure in
worlds that feel both tangible and realistic, but they are also
counts of friendship and unity to overcome obstacles that seem
impossible to overcome. You will laugh, cry, forget yourself and
the worries around you, and the only thing required is a set of
eyes, a willing heart and passion for adventure... If you possess
these qualities than the stories are yours...
In the faraway kingdom of Laviersa, known as the Lands of the
Ancients, thirteen-year-old Princess Agatha loves to run on her
garden path. But one day, she and her friend Jose discover
something odd. The path's curve is gone, and Jose sees a mysterious
shape lurking nearby.
They soon realize that Crisis, a villain intent on causing
mayhem in the kingdom, has stolen the curve. In a dream, Agatha
sees what Crisis is using the curve for: a shield that will protect
his entire camp and keep him from being defeated. Agatha and Jose
decide to set out on an adventure and take back her stolen path
piece from the hateful Crisis.
The two friends encounter allies and enemies, and sometimes it's
difficult to tell them apart. The further they go, the more danger
they find themselves facing. With Crisis following their every
move, Agatha and Jose even have gods helping them on their
quest.
But they are about to encounter another, more dangerous threat
to the kingdom. Can Agatha and Jose save the ones they love in
time?
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