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The second book in 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 ... Thomas was sure that
escape from the maze meant he and the Gladers would get their lives
back. But no one knew what sort of life they were going back to.
The earth is a wasteland. Government and order have disintegrated
and now Cranks, people driven to murderous insanity by the
infectious disease known as the Flare, roam the crumbling cities
hunting for their next victim ... and meal. Thomas can only wonder
- does he hold the secret of freedom somewhere in his mind? Or will
he forever be at the mercy of WICKED? Book 2 in the #1 New York
Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series! Now a major film 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 Scorch Trials? Make sure to check out the
sequel The Death Cure!
In the not-too-distant future, the human race has descended into an
abyss of degradation from which there is no return. A supernatural
being called The Mist determines to begin a new race of man to
completely replace the human race. But the chosen few for this
project are not the meek of the Earth, but the hard, brutal men,
women, boys, and girls who possess a code of honor that suits The
Mist.The Mist guides and protects these humans as they evolve from
her chosen seed to become conquerors of the known and unknown
universe. There is William 'Billy' Holt, the sixteen-year-old son
of a baker, who becomes a hardened combat veteran; Sandra Franks, a
girl who grows up swinging her fists; and Max Dent, a boy who loses
his parents and becomes a juvenile delinquent. There will be others
to join The Mist's plan, and when this band of misfits becomes the
crew of the starship, "The Einstein, " they sow the seeds of a
master warrior race as they prepare to do The Mist's bidding. A
rousing science fiction novel, "Einsteinee Evolution" begins the
compelling odyssey of The Mist's chosen ones.
Adam's father is a time-travel taxi driver for Chronos Travel,
chauffeuring passengers forwards and backwards in time. For Adam,
time-travelling with his father is normal-boring, even. As far as
Adam is concerned, he leads a normal life. He cycles with his
friend, Don, or they both hang out at the skate park with Roslyn,
eating ice creams, texting, and instant messaging. In September,
the three friends were going to go back to school and continue
their normal lives, like normal fourteen-year-olds do. All that is
about to change.
Frightened and desperate, Evelyn Walker runs into the time taxi
seeking Adam's help. In his moment of indecision, she is arrested.
Unable to forget her, Adam searches for Evelyn, not knowing that if
he finds her again, everything he once considered normal-his life,
his friends, and even his world-could be changed forever.
In this science-fiction tale, two teenagers embark on a
dangerous adventure through time and uncover a shocking truth about
mankind that will cause them to question everything they have ever
known about themselves.
On their idyllic Bahamian island, Trey's little brother, Lou, is different -- he doesn't speak and he suffers frightening seizures. But when he and Trey find themselves mysteriously transported to Pangaia, an alternative universe where pollution and over-development have all but destroyed nature, a militant underground environmental group greets him as the prophesied hero who will save their world.
But to realize this prophecy, Lou must take Trey on a terrifying and dangerous mission, with much more at stake than the fate of Pangaia. Does Lou have the power to save their own island home from a future as bleak as the world they've seen in Pangaia?
For the first time ever, Robert Stanek's In the Service of Dragons
is available in a high-quality, hardcover edition with a dust
jacket. This uniquely collectible edition features: two full-color
cover illustrations; a special introduction to Ruin Mist's
inhabitants, history, and languages; 20 full-page illustrations; an
illustrated guide to people, places and things in Ruin Mist; and
deluxe illustrated maps. About the Author: Robert Stanek is the
award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 65
books for young people and adults. He lives with his wife and
children in the Pacific Northwest in the United States, and is
intensely fascinated with our natural world. He loves the outdoors
and frequently takes his family on short trips to see the natural
wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including Mount Rainier, Mount
St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, and Puget Sound. About the
Book: In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert
Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure for young adults that
began with The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and continued
through The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches 2, 3, and 4. In
his acclaimed The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches books, he
introduced us to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of
magic, adventure, and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited
follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller
with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines. Already
hailed as a classic, Robert Stanek's powerful series has been
enjoyed by readers all over the world. The Elves of the Reaches
returned from exile, bringing grave news. War came to the Kingdoms,
and many perished in the turmoil and unrest. An attempt was made to
kidnap a princess and assassinate a king. Now, from the ancient
past a dark power returns. "The Fourth Wind blows across the
mountain tops," they say. And the Twelve Clans emerge from myth and
memory. As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for
control only to further divide the lands. Some would say that it
was foolish for King Andrew Alder to support the Elves of the
Reaches and send men to aid their cause when Men in all lands were
being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their
words with action. Against a backdrop of treachery and intrigue,
murder and mayhem, the price of freedom is high. Many will pay with
their lives. Many will succumb to imprisonment and enslavement; for
when alliances shatter, old hatreds rise anew and the plotting and
scheming begin. Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, In the
Service of Dragons is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure
excitement you will not soon forget.
After a few months of being the "new kid" in Cypress City, Texas,
Jimmy Stringer thinks he's finally fitting in. Then, his parents
start arguing and can't seem to stop. Next thing, his dad, a
captain in the Air Force, up and disappears on the night of the
Summer Solstice. Rumors abound. Is Captain Stringer AWOL? Did he
desert? Jimmy knows better, but he doesn't know where his dad has
gone or why he didn't leave a note or some sign, if not for him, at
least for his mom. Relying on the help of his two buddies, Lupe and
Billy Ray, Jimmy makes it through a tough West Texas summer.
Finally, school starts again. Walking home from a high school
football game on the Autumnal Equinox, Jimmy sees an unusual
shooting star appear to land behind a neighbor's house. The next
day, he watches that neighbor's little Chihuahua, Elmer, explode in
Mr. Cadwallader's barbershop. Nothing is at it should be, but
something tells Jimmy it's all related to his dad disappearing,
and, just maybe, he and his friends can put it together and get his
dad back.
ARCANUM AB OVO is Book 1 of a phenomenal series that leads modern
day science fiction up to a higher level, in terms of events and
scope. The novel takes us all the way from the deepest
pre-geological eras of the Solar System to our near future, when
the elite of the human kind will have to face an ancient and
powerful foe. That mighty hostis hungers for one thing - absolute
devastation. With its scope and impressiveness, this never-ending
saga about people and their place in the Universe reveals some of
the most magnificent aspects of Viktoria Wealth's artistry.
When a Greek crypt at the Gotham City Museum of Natural History
unleashes mythological monsters, Mystery Inc. fears they've met
their match. Luckily, Batman and Batwoman quickly swoop in to best
the beasties and get to the bottom of a mystery. Can Scooby and the
gang help the caped crime fighters uncover the culprit behind the
cursed crypt? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans
of Batman and Scooby-Doo!
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