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Origins
(Paperback)
Dee Phillips
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Spider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling new middle grade
series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the
Unwanteds series. Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate
calls Going Wild "gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor
and heart." Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when
her family moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of
Arizona...and that was before she found the bracelet. After putting
it on, she notices odd things start to happen. Suddenly Charlie
seems to have the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an
elephant-and that's just the beginning. She would be thrilled about
her transformation if she had any idea how to use the device or
control her amazing powers. So Charlie is forced to put her trust
in new friends to help her uncover the surprising truth behind the
mysterious bracelet. Going Wild is perfect for fans of Rick
Riordan, Brandon Mull, and Ridley Pearson looking for a new twist
on their middle grade adventures. This series blends science
fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting some of the
incredible feats that animals can achieve, which might seem
possible only in comic books but are actually completely true.
This is the story of Biscuit, a very curious dog with an uncanny
knack for getting into trouble. When exploring the garden at her
new home she would poke her nose into what looked like a rabbit
hole, as a curious dog was of course going to do, and be sent on a
strange and dangerous journey into the past where she would become
trapped in London during the Great Fire of 1666. Yet, with
determination and the help of a few new friends, she would fight to
find her way home, and in doing so influence the course of history.
"You must go to the dragon. You must leave tonight."
Before she even hears the words, Kaeldra already knows she must
find the mother dragon whose draclings have just hatched and get
some of the precious milk in order to save her foster sister's
life. Since Kaeldra can communicate with dragons, she is the only
one who can accomplish the task. And so she begins a journey that
will entwine her fate with that of three little draclings and one
would-be dragonslayer--a journey that will become a struggle for
life.
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White Fawn
(Hardcover)
Sophia Rose Volpi
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Thomas Brennan knew his first hunt would be special, but when a
two-colored stag appears in the forest by his home, he quickly
realizes he cannot shoot the beautiful animal. Instead, the buck is
killed by Mr. Williams, the cruel landowner that employs Tom's
family. The piebald buck's death bothers Tom more than it should,
and soon bizarre things begin to happen: songbirds vanish, the
forest grows menacing, and Tom suddenly finds himself the sole
caretaker of a mysterious white fawn ...Clarisse Williams isn't
especially surprised when her father brings home a dead piebald
deer; as an avid hunter, he has exhibited a fondness for the
bizarre and unusual. However, Clarisse can't explain her own
fascination with the poor stag, or why nightmares wake her and lead
her outdoors in the middle of winter, or why her neighbor Tom
snoops around her barn at midnight ...Together, the children
attempt to protect their precious charge while hunting for
information. What links the piebald stag so closely to the forest?
What force stopped Tom from killing the buck? What draws Clarisse
to the piebald's smooth, straight antlers?What is the white fawn?
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.
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Copyboy
(Hardcover)
Vince Vawter; Illustrated by Vince Vawter
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Discovery Miles 4 370
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In the sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning novel Paperboy, Victor Vollmer sets off to fulfill a final request of Mr. Spiro, the aging neighbor who became his friend and mentor. Now a few years older and working as a newspaper copyboy, Victor plans to spread Mr. Spiro's ashes at the mouth of the Mississippi River as the former merchant marine wished. But the journey will not be a simple one. Victor will confront a strange and threatening world, and when his abilities and confidence get put to the test, he'll lean on a fascinating girl named Philomene for help. Together they'll venture toward the place where river meets sea, and they'll race to evade Hurricane Betsy as it bears down.
"One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or
children, published so far this century." --"Time" magazine on the
Fairyland series
September misses Fairyland and her friends Ell, the Wyverary, and
the boy Saturday. She longs to leave the routines of home and
embark on a new adventure. Little does she know that this time, she
will be spirited away to the moon, reunited with her friends, and
find herself faced with saving Fairyland from a moon-Yeti with
great and mysterious powers.
"The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two" is
another rich, beautifully told, wisely humorous, and passionately
layered book from "New York Times"-bestselling author Catherynne M.
Valente.
The tales of this book explore and extend the world established by
Ursula K. Le Guin's must-read Earthsea Cycle. "The magic of
Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as
wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." (Neil Gaiman) This
collection contains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories
"The Bones of the Earth," "Darkrose and Diamond," "On the High
Marsh," and "Dragonfly." Concluding with an account of Earthsea's
history, people, languages, literature, and magic, this edition
also features two new maps of Earthsea. With stories as perennial
and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of
The Rings--but also unlike anything but themselves--Ursula K. Le
Guin's Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded
works in literature. They have received accolades such as the
National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many
more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and
minds of readers and the literary world alike. Join the millions of
fantasy readers who have explored these lands. As The Guardian put
it: "Ursula Le Guin's world of Earthsea is a tangled skein of tiny
islands cast on a vast sea. The islands' names pull at my heart
like no others: Roke, Perilane, Osskil . . ." The Earthsea Cycle
includes: A Wizard of Earthsea The Tombs of Atuan The Farthest
Shore Tehanu Tales from Earthsea The Other Wind
Regina was born and raised in the small town of Heridos, where gods
and spirits walked the earth. Until they didn't. Ten years ago, the
town's harvest failed utterly, and the people---believing the gods
had abandoned them--left their farms and moved on. Now living in
the city, Regina has a strange and disturbing conversation with a
new colleague, Diana. Then, mysteriously, Diana disappears. A few
days later, Regina finds a folded piece of paper in her bag. In
Diana's handwriting are two names and a strange map that will send
Regina back to her home town. In her quest to find Diana, she
encounters rumors of genetic experiments, stumbles upon a strange
facility that no one seems to know about, finds herself in places
that don't exist, and discovers that people aren't who they seem to
be and that the strange evens in her town are closer to home than
she ever knew. Wounded Little Gods is a tale that brings mythology
to a sci-fi thriller that's filled with a sense of place--a place
where gods are in many ways human and point to the ways in which
humans can be inhumane.
The story of a Queendom set in an alternate colonial India,
blending Frances Hardinge with Kipling's Kim. A debut rich in
fantasy, friendship and faith, and an original adventure that
sparkles with storytelling magic. Fierce orphan girl, Minou
Moonshine, lives with her grandmother on a makeshift barge in the
shadow of the General's palace. Under the tyrant's rule, life in
Moonlally is hard: the monsoons have failed and worship of their
goddess, the Dark Lady, is forbidden. When Minou's beloved Dima is
murdered, she joins the secretive Green Orchids, rebels plotting to
overthrow the General. Amid the lush jungles, mountain villages and
treetop temples of Indica, Minou begins a winding journey with her
two friends and a mechanical elephant, on the adventure of a
lifetime. Can Minou bring back the floods and the ancient power of
the Dark Lady, as well as finding the Queen and her own place in
the future of Moonlally?
Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed
adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang!
Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions
don't always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent
the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her
favourite TV show - Space Blasters! On board the space ship with
Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed
Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets - like the smelly Planet
Cheddar - and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start
disappearing, it's up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put
her inventing skills to use? And will she ever get home? Funny,
accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged
6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and
space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending
space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook
A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott.
Join the Space Station Academy students on their expedition to Jupiter where they'll cruise moon craters on skateboards and discover why Jupiter is stripy and covered in spots.
The Space Station Academy series presents each planet and celestial object in our solar system through fun adventure stories. Gain key science learning about each planet and our solar system alongside bright illustrations, a humorous narrative and interactive activities at the back of the book. This is guaranteed to keep young minds entertained and engaged while they explore outer space.
Agnes knows she loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny
mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly
for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What
she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a
madman who calls himself a prophet. Then Agnes meets Danny, an
Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her
younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters
for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is
she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for
dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek? As the Prophet grows more
dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave
everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside,
either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a
terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection
grows between her and the Virus, allowing her to heal the infected.
But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been
indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her
family and saving the world?
Believe it or not, this book is about boredom. Yup, you read it
right - BOREDOM! Do you usually feel bored? Then this book is FOR
YOU! In The Boring Galaxy, Captain Fingerman takes an explorative
mission through duh, the Boring Galaxy, of course! As captain of
the Banana Star, and accompanied by his brilliant A.I. friend,
B.I.R.I., Captain Fingerman discovers how to reformulate all that's
boring: showers, queues, books, and whatever! So join us, and
you'll find that BORING can be FUN and EXCITING when you let
yourself be guided by your IMAGINATION! No kidding! And psst...!
Captain Fingerman is super dorky, so BEWARE! Like really, really
BEWARE! Over and out!
A New York Times Bestseller
The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book
series for kids ages 6 to 10--The Never Girls
Kate craves adventure and excitement.
Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.
Lainey dreams of talking to animals.
Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.
In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest
wish--they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and
her fairy friends. The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning
But how will the Never Girls ever get home again?
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