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The thrilling intergalactic adventures of the Unstoppable series
continue in the sequel to the Locus Award-winning Victories Greater
Than Death, from the international-bestselling author of All the
Birds in the Sky. They'll do anything to be the people they were
meant to be - even journey into the heart of evil. Rachael Townsend
is the first artist ever to leave Earth and journey out into the
galaxy - but after an encounter with an alien artifact, she can't
make art at all. Elza Monteiro is determined to be the first human
to venture inside the Palace of Scented Tears and become a princess
- except that inside the palace, she finds the last person she ever
wanted to see again. Tina Mains is studying at the Royal Space
Academy with her friends, preparing to save the universe - and
she's not the badass space hero everyone was expecting. These three
young women are thrust into the hands of destiny, journeying into
dark voids, navigating deadly spy missions, and facing impossible
choices that could change all their lives forever. With the fate of
the galaxy hanging in the balance, they must discover their
strength, whatever form it takes.
The official prequel novel to the hit Umbrella Academy series on
Netflix, starring a teenaged Umbrella Academy in an original, darkly
comic adventure written by New York Times bestselling author Alyssa
Sheinmel.
The Umbrella Academy has always been extraordinary―ready to leap to
superpowered action at a moment’s notice. But now that Five has
disappeared and their fame has crested, sometimes the only thing
Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Ben, and Viktor want is to be normal. .
. which is much easier said than done, when you’re raised by someone
like Hargreeves.
For their exacting and tyrannical father figure, nothing is ever
enough; which is why, during a dinnertime debriefing on their latest
mission, Ben snaps, prompting Klaus to suggest that they all need a
change of scenery―just one night of partying like a bunch of average
teens. In fact, Klaus knows just the place; there’s a frat house in a
neighboring college town that throws weekend blowouts. What could go
wrong?
They soon realize sneaking out of Hargreeves’s house―er, fortress―is
the least of their concerns. When the six teens pledge not to use their
powers under any circumstances, they fail to factor in the sheer force
of teen drama. Faced with weird earthquakes, weirder partygoers, and a
possible new foe, the Umbrella Academy must choose between the night
they always dreamed of and an unexpected mission that may save the
world and―finally―secure Hargreeves’s approval.
An epic retelling of Return of the Jedi for Star Wars fans of all
ages, with classic art from comics icon Al WilliamsonExperience the
original movie like never before! Follow the adventures of favorite
characters during some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars
history: from Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo's escape
from Jabba the Hutt; to Luke's showdown with Darth Vader; to the
climactic Battle of Endor, where the fate of the galaxy hangs in
the balance. With art from comics legend Al Williamson, gatefolds,
and a cinematic feel, this collector's board book is the perfect
gift no matter your generation, for both lifelong Star Wars fans
and the littlest Padawans.
After living off the grid for more than a decade, a teenage girl must play a dangerous game -- and face the shadows of her past -- to save the world from a dangerous dark force.
After ten years of living on an isolated, tech-free ranch with her mother, sixteen-year-old Hedda is going back to the world of the Glare -- her word for cell phones, computers, and tablets. Hedda was taught to be afraid of technology, afraid that it would get inside her mind and hurt her. But now she's going to stay with her dad in California, where she was born, and she's finally ready to be normal. She's not going to go "off-kilter," like her mom says she did when she was just a little kid.
Once she arrives, Hedda finally feels like she's in control. She reunites with old friends and connects with her stepmom and half-brother. Never mind the terrifying nightmares and visions that start trickling back -- they're not real.
Then Hedda rediscovers the Glare: the real Glare, a first-person shooter game from the dark web that scared her when she was younger. They say if you die thirteen times on level thirteen, you die in real life. But as Hedda starts playing the so-called "death game" -- and the game begins spreading among her friends -- she realizes the truth behind her nightmares is even more twisted than she could have imagined. And in order to stop the Glare, she'll have to first confront the darkness within herself.
Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) An out-of-this-world adventure
story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in
school. On a school trip to the space museum, Reva and Bobby climb
into a real rocket named Jupiter Two. The poor rocket has never
been into space so when Reva and Bobby count down and press a big
red button, Jupiter Two bursts into life. Soon Reva and Bobby are
on their way to the moon! This extraordinary and imaginative
adventure from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for
children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage
1. It features engaging illustrations from Andy Rowland and quirky
characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________
Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children
reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia
Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with
gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity
ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at
bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young
Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous
vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
A Dinosaur Ate My Sister is the first book selected in the Marcus
Rashford Book Club.
This brilliantly illustrated, laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure through
time by Pooja Puri is the perfect blend of The Hitchhiker's Guide to
the Galaxy and Jurassic Park.
Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know:
- I, Esha Verma, am a genius inventor extraordinaire.
- There is nothing I cannot invent. This includes words.
- I did not mean to send my sister back to the Age of the
Dinosaurs. That was HER OWN FAULT (Mum and Dad, if you’re reading this,
please take note).
Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his cunning pet tortoise
have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the
ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: A TIME MACHINE.
But the day before the competition, Esha's IGNORAMUS big sister hijacks
the time machine and is lost in the Cretaceous age.
With help from a new recruit for The Office of Time, Esha and Broccoli
will have to face hungry dinosaurs, mysterious black holes and
malfunctioning inventions to get them back in time.
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28 Days Later for werewolf lovers in this pacey, pulse-pounding YA horror debut! High school senior Heidi Mills seems to have it all. A popular (albeit conceited) boyfriend, loving (wealthy) parents, and an acceptance letter to Harvard (well, almost). With her parents away for a long weekend, she's about to host the party to end all parties. She just has to ride out the full moon first, which should be simple with her home's state-of-the-art lockdown system. But when two intruders show up to loot what they think will be an empty house, Heidi's pampered life is shattered - because they're not the only ones who get in. One bite is all it takes for Heidi to be thrown into a terrifying new reality: the brutal world of the lupino virus that the privileged never see. Accompanied by the alluring boy who broke into her home, she embarks on a desperate race against the clock to find a cure before the next full moon. But in a post-pandemic society where survival is everything, the most dangerous monsters don't always have claws...
Wealthy students from across the galaxy come to learn at the
prestigious academy where Hugo toils as a watchmaker. But he is one
of the lucky ones. Many androids like him are jobless and homeless.
Someone like Dorian could never understand their struggle - or so
Hugo thinks when the pompous duke comes banging at his door. But
when Dorian's broken time-travel watch leads them to discover a
sinister scheme, the pair must reconcile their differences if they
are to find the culprit in time. A wildly imaginative sci-fi
adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for
struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
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