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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Science fiction
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School Bound
(Hardcover)
Robert Starnes; Edited by Carpenter Editing Services Inc
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R527
Discovery Miles 5 270
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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From killers to conservationists, Carnegie-shortlisted Chris Vick
tells the story of three generations of the Kristensen family,
their history as whale hunters and later their mission to save the
great whales and our planet. Summer, the Present Fiery and fierce,
computer geek and eco-activist, Abi is holidaying with her
grandmother on an island off the Norwegian coast. Having developed
and befriended an AI device, Moonlight, she hopes to organise a
global protest. On the island, she learns her great-grandfather
rejected the family's whaling livelihood, instead creating the
first whale song recording. Inspired by him, Abi and Moonlight
translate the whales' songs and discover their stories. Whales are
under threat, their numbers rapidly dwindling. Abi is determined to
help. Autumn, 30 years later The world's ecosystems are collapsing.
There is no sight or sound of whales. Abi, her daughter, Tonje, and
a now almost conscious Moonlight live on an isolated island in the
Atlantic. They search for any sign of whales, but so far there is
only silence. Winter, the Future Tonje's search was not in vain.
Despite climate crisis and the threat of extinction, there is
always hope for the future, as nature and technology combine in a
captivating, action-packed adventure with a powerful environmental
call to arms.
The third novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the
best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues
down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian and his Red Company
have been serving the Empire in military engagements against the
Cielcin, the vicious alien civilisation bent on humanity's
destruction. And they've been successful: a cult-like fervour
building around following a particularly impressive victory. but
popularity comes as a price: an assassination attempt, triggered by
those within the Imperial government who are scared of his rise to
prominence. Now the Empire has turned dangerous, Hadrian and his
crew leave to pursue his true interest: a search for a
long-rumoured connection between the first Emperor and the Quiet,
the ancient, seemingly long-dead race. And he will find the next
key to unlocking their secrets in a massive library on a distant
world. The coordinates for their origin planet. A planet that no
longer holds life, but may still contain answers. 'Empire of
Silence is epic science fiction at its most genuinely epic.
Ruocchio has made something fascinating here, and I can't wait to
see what he does next' James S.A. Corey, New York Times-bestselling
author of The Expanse novels 'Empire of Silence is a rich tapestry
of future history and worldbuilding, a galactic-sized story of a
hero, a tyrant, but portrayed as a man' Kevin J. Anderson, New York
Times-bestselling author of The Dark Between the Stars
A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series -
now a series of major movies starring Dylan O'Brien! SEE THE FILMS.
READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... When sun flares hit the Earth,
intense heat, toxic radiation and flooding followed, wiping out
much of the human race. Those who survived live in basic
communities in the mountains, hunting for food. For Mark and his
friends, surviving is difficult, and then an enemy arrives,
infecting people with a highly contagious virus. Thousands die, and
the virus is spreading. Worse, it's mutating, and people are going
crazy. It's up to Mark and his friends to find the enemy - and a
cure - before the Flare infects them all .. A prequel to the #1 New
York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Can be read as a prequel
to the series, or as a standalone Maze Runner novel The Maze
Runner, The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure are all major films
available to stream on Disney+ High-octane, dystopian YA adventure,
perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Five
pulse-pounding books in the series! Loved The Kill Order? Check out
The Fever Code - a direct prequel to The Maze Runner!
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Acadia
(Hardcover)
Brent W Golembiewski
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R687
Discovery Miles 6 870
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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