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By the twenty-second century, human heedlessness and natural disasters have led to a world where the air is unsafe to breathe, the soil will grow nothing but kudzu, and wars will never end. Crowded together in domed communities, growing food in greenhouses, and living under martial law, people go about their lives, working at their jobs and caring for their families while striving to make the world a better place for their children. Hundreds of young volunteers come together for a dome-raising project in South Carolina. It's love at first sight for seventeen-year-old Michael Travis when he sees a graceful weaver floating lightly in her antigravity belt above the giant dome. When he learns that she was born on the far side of the Moon, he is determined to meet her and share his dreams of living on Mars. More than a tale of survival, "Weavers of the Crystal Domes" is a salute to the resilience and ingenuity of our species, a coming-of-age story set in the world of the future.
Grandfather Frog has a hard time keeping a straight face -- for Buster Bear has outsmarted that rash Little Joe Otter! But then along comes Farmer Brown's boy, and -- "'Twas just a sudden odd surprise" And now who's outsmarting whom? Readers will take joy as their familiar friends -- Billy Mink, Blacky the Crow, Jerry Muskrat, and Sammy Jay -- tangle and cavort in the magical woodland of Thornton Burgess.
Eight madcap tales of unpredictable dragons -- including one made
of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, and a
fire-breathing monster that flies out of an enchanted book and eats
an entire soccer team! Marvelous adventure and excitement for
make-believers of all ages. 24 illustrations.
The electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed,
page-turning thriller, The Upper World, soon to be a major movie
starring Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya.
Magic, romance, and intrigue combine in this extraordinary novel--the first in the Elemental Trilogy--for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore. Publishers Weekly called it "a wonderfully satisfying magical saga" in a starred review, and Kirkus Reviews said it "bids fair to be the next big epic fantasy success." Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation--or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of the Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the most powerful tyrant and mage the world has ever known. This would be a suicide task for anyone, let alone a reluctant sixteen-year-old girl with no training. Guided by his mother's visions and committed to avenging his family, Prince Titus has sworn to protect Iolanthe even as he prepares her for their battle with the Bane. But he makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the tyrant closing in, Titus must choose between his mission--and her life.
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Boys and girls ages 2-5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book retelling the whole exciting story.
The stunning new 10+ story from the bestselling and award-winning author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER, for anyone who loved the humour of WALL-E, the action of STAR WARS and the deeply touching emotion of ET. A small village in the wilds of Northumberland is rocked by the disappearance of twelve-year-old Tammy. Only her twin brother, Ethan, knows she is safe – and the extraordinary truth of where she is. It is a secret he must keep, or risk never seeing her again. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to give up. Together with his friend Iggy and the mysterious (and very hairy) Hellyann, Ethan teams up with a spaceship called Philip, and Suzy the trained chicken, for a nail-biting chase to get his sister back… that will take him further than anyone has ever been before. A remarkable story of sibling connection, friendship and interstellar adventure from the author Kiran Millwood Hargrave called “one of my favourite middle grade writers”.
Thomas Crandle's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a magical contraption in his eccentric Uncle Ted's garage. Against his uncle's warnings, Thomas decides to try it out and embarks on an amazing adventure that takes him to the end of the road and beyond. Along the way he befriends many odd and remarkable characters and journeys to a fantastical kingdom. When the kingdom is threatened by an unspeakable terror, Thomas joins in the struggle to save the land from ruin with the help of his new found friends.
""Buko's Journey" carries the reader to the magnificent Kingdom of Mesit, where the characters feel as real as the dilemmas they face. The magic in this kingdom is found in the heart of a young ruler and the loyalty of his trusted guardian. Destiny delivers "Buko's Journey" to a land of great imagination."--Arthur O'Donnell, journalist and author of "Soul of the Grid."Untok sits as the adolescent king of Mesit, an ancient city carved into the cliffs of the Netar Mountains. When a massive earthquake destroys the city, Untok faces his destiny. Untok travels to distant kingdoms to enlist aid for his people and establish alliances with his neighbors.At home, a conspiracy threatens the kingdom, and a plot to steal Mesit's gold reveals patterns of deceit that led to bitter rivalries and war. His coming of age is both tender and tragic as Untok learns to dispense justice with mercy.Untok's vision and convictions are tested as he leads his people in relocating the city to the plains. The young king earns the respect of new allies, while his heart is captured by a beautiful princess. Together, they lead Mesit into a new era of prosperity and enlightenment.
Author Kevin Emerson channels Frank Cottrell Boyce in this tween sci-fi adventure about two kids from opposite sides of the country who find themselves on a road trip to save the world from an impending alien attack. Haley and Dodger have nothing in common. But that was before they learned about the strange, unexplainable phenomena in Juliette, Arizona. Before they both received summer research grants from a mysterious foundation and discovered their theories about extraterrestrial life were correct. Now Haley and Dodger do have something in common: they're the only ones who can figure out what's happening in towns across the country . . . and stop it. The Fellowship for Alien Detection has it all: an inventive premise, fantastic voice, cinematic tone, and high appeal for both boys and girls. |
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