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A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can
outrun. Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and
evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of Gallant and
Six Crimson Cranes. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the
ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking
a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a
monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older
brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous
truce. Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy
before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey
with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic
gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.
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A high-octane sticker book with over 10 pages of stickers with which young car enthusiasts can customise a range of supercars.
The complete Chaos Walking trilogy is now available in this
striking boxed set. Soon to be a major motion picture starting Tom
Holland and Daisy Ridley - read it before you watch the film!
Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone
else's thoughts in a constant, overwhelming Noise. There is no
privacy. There are no secrets. Then Todd Hewitt unexpectedly
stumbles on a spot of complete silence. Which is impossible. And
now he's going to have to run... Patrick Ness's award-winning
modern classic makes essential, gripping reading and is soon to be
a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. This
boxed set includes paperback editions of The Knife of Never Letting
Go, The Ask and the Answer and Monsters of Men.
A war has been raging between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia for
years. According to a prophecy, five dragonets will end the
bloodshed and choose a new queen. But not every dragonet wants a
destiny. And when Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny
discover the truth about their unusual, secret upbringing, they
might choose freedom over fate -- and find a way to save their
world in their own way.Discover the first five thrilling
installments in the bestselling Wings of Fire series, now in one
red-hot boxed set: The Dragonet Prophecy;The Lost Heir; The Hidden
Kingdom; The Dark Secret; and The Brightest Night.
Things are FREAKY and about to get even FREAKIER in the sleepy
American town of Sticky Pines. Weirdness mounts upon creepiness to
create a riotously funny potion in The Valley of the Strange, the
latest explosive instalment of the cult sci-fi series for children.
Lucy Sladan has made the biggest, most bizarre discovery of all
time ... but still no one believes her. Even her best friend Milo
Fisher is not convinced. But his father knows she is on to
something. Soon Lucy is in a race to stop Mr Fisher's monstrous
efforts to uncover the source of the sticky-pine sap that is making
his fortune ... and so risking the destruction of the world.
Perfect for the younger siblings of Stranger Things fans, Sticky
Pines offers laugh-out-loud, hair-raising sci-fi and mysteries
aplenty. The TRUTH is OUT THERE - are you ready for it?
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Cytonic
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Brandon Sanderson
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'This exciting, science-packed novel is a cracking read and bursts
with action, warmth and humour' - BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021
'This is great fun; an energetic middle-grade debut with a fresh
contemporary feel and a good dash of Stranger Things' - The
Bookseller Alfie has noticed a few things since his family moved to
Folding Ford. He really misses life in the city. He and his sister
don't exactly fit in here. But the most interesting one is that the
weather is BONKERS. One frost-covered branch on one tree in the
middle of June? A tiny whirlwind in a bucket in the garden? Only in
Folding Ford. Armed with his bike, a notepad and his new best mate
Sam, Alfie is going to investigate. His best clue is Nathaniel
Clemm ... the only thing in town weirder than the weather. When
Alfie 'investigates' Mr Clemm's garden, only SLIGHTLY illegally, he
finds a strange box that freezes his trainers and makes his teeth
tingle. And when he opens it, only SLIGHTLY deliberately, SOMETHING
gets out. Something fast, fizzing and sparking with electricity and
very, very much alive. But the creature from the box brings trouble
of its own, and as barometers and tempers go haywire in Folding
Ford, Alfie finds himself at the centre of a perfect storm. Skellig
meets Stranger Things in this funny, heartfelt adventure story
perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Christopher Edge and Frank
Cottrell Boyce.
Life isn't easy, especially if you're from another planet... With
his space-pod destroyed, the Star Boy is adapting to life on Earth
with help from his friends Kiki and Wes, but Kiki's long list of
don'ts is a constant reminder of how hard it is to pass for a
convincing human. But more troubling for the Star Boy is the
strange pings and pangs he's experiencing, and the hard-to-hide
electrical surges that are worrying his human rescuers. And when
the Star Boy accidentally channels his true form on to the
whiteboard of every class at Riverside Academy, things reach a
whole new level of panic. With frenzied reports of an alien
sighting trending on social media, how can Kiki and Wes keep their
friend safe? A heart-warming and otherworldly sequel to HOW TO BE A
HUMAN, for fans of Tamsin Winter, Cath Howe and Ross Welford.
From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and
the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning
classic, The Owl Service Roland, Helen, Nicholas and David, four
Manchester children, are led into Elidor, a twilight world almost
destroyed by fear and darkness. On a gloomy day in Manchester,
Roland, Helen, Nicholas and David are lured into a ruined church,
where the fabric of time and place is weak enough to allow them
into the twilight world of Elidor. It is a place almost destroyed
by fear and darkness, and the children are charged with guarding
its Treasures while a way is sought to save the dying land. Then
the evil forces find a path through to this world... This new
edition of Alan Garner's classic includes a special "Why You'll
Love This Book" introduction from bestselling author, Jonathan
Stroud.
The third book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide
bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. The final book in Suzanne
Collins's worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is now
available in paperback."My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not
dead? I should be dead."Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has
survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are
rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.District
13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the
Capitol. Though she's long been a part of the revolution, Katniss
hasn't known it. Now it seems that everyone has had a hand in the
carefully laid plans but her.The success of the rebellion hinges on
Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for
countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem.
To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust.
She must become the rebels' Mockingjay - no matter what the cost.
The sequel-and conclusion-to Victoria Schwab's instant #1 New York
Times bestseller, This Savage Song.Kate Harker is a girl who isn't
afraid of the dark. She's a girl who hunts monsters. And she's good
at it. August Flynn is a monster who can never be human. No matter
how much he once yearned for it. He has a part to play. And he will
play it, no matter the cost.Nearly six months after Kate and August
were first thrown together, the war between the monsters and the
humans is a terrifying reality. In Verity, August has become the
leader he never wished to be, and in Prosperity, Kate has become
the ruthless hunter she knew she could be. When a new monster
emerges from the shadows-one who feeds on chaos and brings out its
victim's inner demons-it lures Kate home, where she finds more than
she bargained for. She'll face a monster she thought she killed, a
boy she thought she knew, and a demon all her own.
A magical collection of the New York Times bestselling
series!;Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of
the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Gimme a
Call, and a bunch of other books for tweens and teens, including
the Upside-Down Magic series, which she is cowriting with Lauren
Myracle and Emily Jenkins. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now
lives in the kingdom of Manhattan with her very own prince charming
and their fairy-tale-loving daughters. Visit Sarah online at
www.sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at
@sarahmlynowski.
In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle for survival continues ... The stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the epic new trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.
CADE CARTER HAS BEEN CHOSEN
In a realm of monsters and warriors, Cade is an unwilling contender in a deadly tournament controlled by the brutal alien overlord Abaddon.
Cade may have won the first round but the fight isn't over yet. For his next battle he must duel a seven-foot-tall, clawed monster - the reigning champion of an alien race.
LOSING WILL LEAD TO EARTH'S DESTRUCTION
Desperate for anything that may give him an advantage, Cade sets off on an expedition into the jungle to scavenge weaponry to help him win. But there he is captured by gladiators, and before he knows it he finds himself participating in a deadly new game where the prize is his freedom.
ROUND TWO IS ABOUT TO BEGIN ...
Animals, trees, flowers, our city forbids them all...
Juniper Greene lives in a walled city from which nature has been
banished, following the outbreak of a deadly man-made disease many
years earlier. While most people seem content to live in such a cage,
she and her little brother Bear have always known about their
resistance to the disease, and dream of escaping into the wild. To the
one place humans have survived outside of cities. To where their mother
is.
When scientists discover that the siblings provide the key to fighting
the disease, the pair must flee for their lives. As they journey into
the unknown, they soon learn that there's cruelty in nature as well as
beauty. Will they ever find the home they’re searching for?
A thrilling and thought-provoking ecological adventure from a fresh new
voice in children’s fiction. Perfect for fans of THE EXPLORER, THE LAST
WILD and THE ISLAND AT THE END OF EVERYTHING.
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Future Hero
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Remi Blackwood
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Poison Ivy wants to protect the plants in Gotham City Park from
climate change. Although that may sound like a noble plan, her
solution actually seals off the entire park inside a giant,
plant-based dome! With helpless citizens trapped inside, it's up to
Batgirl to fight through the villain's fearsome flora. Can the hero
stop the Queen of Green before her vile vegetation takes permanent
root? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero
fans!
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the
Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year
unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new
friend, Tyson-a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid
who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any
"normal" friends.
But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is
trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect
Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the
only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by
mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of
his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops
Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters, the
dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia-only today,
the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name.the Bermuda Triangle.
Now Percy and his friends-Grover, Annabeth, and Tyson-must retrieve
the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the
summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will
learn a stunning new secret about his family-one that makes him
question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or
simply a cruel joke.
When Eddy discovers a bedraggled cat in his front garden, his
rubbish weekend turns into an alien escapade. Shooting off into
outer space with his cousin Milly, Eddy finds himself on an epic
adventure that's out of this world...
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