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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.
A Magical Adventure David knew that one should be prepared for anything when one climbs a mountain, but he never dreamed what he would find that June morning on the mountain ledge. There stood an enormous bird, with a head like an eagle, a neck like a swan, and a scarlet crest. The most astonishing thing was that the bird had an open book on the ground and was reading from it This was David's first sight of the fabulous Phoenix and the beginning of a pleasant and profitable partnership. The Phoenix found a great deal lacking in David's education-he flunked questions like "How do you tell a true from a false Unicorn?"-and undertook to supplement it with a practical education, an education that would be a preparation for Life. The education had to be combined with offensive and defensive measures against a Scientist who was bent on capturing the Phoenix, but the two projects together involved exciting and hilarious adventures for boy and bird. A wonderful read-aloud book, adventurous and very funny, with much of the magic as well as the humor of the fantastic.
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 ... The world has ended: the earth is scorched, and fever rages through the population. Out of the chaos, a boy emerges with the power to change everything: Thomas. This is the start of his story. An electrifying Maze Runner prequel, The Fever Code holds all the answers: How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? Whose side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets uncovered. Loyalties proven. You'll never see the truth coming ... A prequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series - starting directly before the events of The Maze Runner 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! Make sure to check out James Dashner's other prequel to the Maze Runner series, The Kill Order!
Baghdad, 927 C.E. Deep in the heart of the famous House of Wisdom hides a terrible secret, ready to unleash a destructive force on humanity. But the truth will be revealed only to those deemed most worthy. As murder and terror lurk amongst shadows of the Abbasid world, a visitor from the twenty-first century seeks to tap into its deadly powers. There is no stopping Devon Pearson-or so he thinks. Meanwhile, far into the future, sophomore Jackie Tempo is finally starting to adjust to life at her new high school after the disappearance of her parents. As she struggles with her research on the Golden Age of Islam, she must rely on the wisdom of ancient books to help her. But when she and an unlikely friend suddenly find themselves catapulting back into the past, Jackie soon discovers that the books are not books at all, but instead, portals to a secret world. With the help of a scholar, a harem woman, and a jinni, Jackie begins a dangerous journey to uncover the truth and find her parents. In the third book in the Jackie Tempo series, a teenager risks everything-including the fate of humankind-in her quest to find her way back home.
Bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
After escaping her elementary school gym class, Shayna Gladstone is almost crushed by a giant hot air balloon. She makes the acquaintance of the Balloon Lady of Terramanna, and as fate would have it, Shayna is just the young girl she's been looking for Terramanna is the world of fun, frivolity, and merriment; however, an Age of Gloom approaches, and only Shayna can stop it.An ancient prophecy from the Terraman Oracle tells of a hero who will save Terramanna from the Age of Gloom. The foretold hero's name is Shayna; could little Shayna Gladstone be the hero they seek? She agrees to go back to Terramanna with the Balloon Lady in her huge hot air balloon, but there's trouble when they arrive. A very famous scientist, Minnie Maudde, has gone missing ...They suspect the evil Falco, who is trying to bring about the imminent Age of Gloom. In order to restore fun and frivolity to Terramanna, Shayna must swallow her fears and find the scientist. Will she be brave enough to face Falco and save Terramanna? Her journey takes her into the depths of a new, magical world, and soon, it becomes personal, as Shayna realizes the Gladstone family has a big secret
Disaster Strikes Several months have passed since Fairy Princess Elizabeth rejoined the kingdoms of Elnara and Kellmorgen. With endless details to be worked out between the two kingdoms, life at Castle North is busy indeed. When news arrives of the birth of Lady Margaret's baby, everyone rejoices at the opportunity to attend the Naming Ceremony and Celebration at Lakeland Castle. But at the last planning meeting before they are to depart, Prince Aden unexpectedly proposes marriages of alliance between the two kingdoms, he to Edric's sister, Lady Shaylee, and Princess Clara to Elizabeth's brother, Lord Lark. Putting duty first, Shaylee and Lark are now resigned to giving up their love for the good of the kingdoms, but Elizabeth and Edric refuse to abandon hope. As they struggle to find a way to avoid the marriages without offending the Kellmorgs, disaster strikes Lakeland Castle, prompting the appearance of a most unexpected visitor.
A Robot Squashed My Teacher is the laugh-out-loud, wacky adventure by Pooja Puri brilliantly illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the sequel to the Marcus Rashford Book Club Selected book A Dinosaur Ate My Sister.
Before you start reading, there are a few things you should know: Esha Verma, her snotty apprentice Broccoli and his secretly cunning pet tortoise have a dream. They are going to win the legendary Brain Trophy – the ultimate inventing prize. This year's entry: The RoarEasy – a gadget that lets the user speak to animals. But when Esha's arch-nemesis, fellow inventor Ernie, lands her in detention, the RoarEasy malfunctions and suddenly Monsieur Crépeau is TRANSFORMED INTO A PIGEON. Luckily for Esha, she knows exactly what she needs to repair her invention and where to find it: locked away in the mysterious Central Research Laboratories. She, Broccoli, Archibald and Monsieur Crépeau will have to go undercover and break into the labs before the competition to return Monsieur Crépeau to his human form. And with Ernie following them, determined to foil their plans as they face giant robots, killer plants, shrinking machines, robo-spiders, clouds that make you float and terrifying twisters, they're going to need all the help they can get to get out of this wacky pickle.
With only a couple of weeks until school starts, Karmen decides she wants to see her grandparents, but they aren't coming until Christmas. It's too far to travel to their house in Missouri right now, so she decides to make a time-travel machine and have Christmas early at her house. After finding the materials she needs in her house, she begins her work. She can't believe it when the time machine actually works. Karmen's "Khristmas" is in for many surprises. That is why she calls it Karmen's Krazy Khristmas. All the relatives come as well as cold weather, ice, and snow. This weather is very unusual for Houston, Texas. The cousins decide on a snowball fight. Karmen and Allison find a way to make colored snowballs. They are very surprised to find out what happens to Emily and Christopher when the snowballs hit them. Karmen's parents leave it up to her to figure out how to solve the problem. Being the clever person she is, she finds a way.
Swept away into a court of magic and beauty, she discovers she is Tania, the lost princess of Faerie. Since Tania's mysterious disappearance five hundred years before, Faerie has been sunk in darkness and gloom. With her return, Faerie comes alive again as a land of winged children, glittering balls, and fantastic delights. But Tania can't forget Anita's world, or the boy she loved there. Torn between two loves and between two worlds, Tania slowly remembers why she disappeared, and realizes that she is the only one who can stop a sinister plan that threatens the entire world of Faerie. |
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