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Uprising
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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#1 New York Times bestselling author of Iceberg, Jennifer A.
Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the
remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought,
participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the
name of freedom. Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's
house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each
wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is
about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation,
and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to
fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but
she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother.
After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed
irrevocably, Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in
Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewish
people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a
friend, Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto.
Still, she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to
fight. After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only to
follow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier,
smuggling weapons and messages for the resistance throughout the
city. When the Warsaw city uprising begins--one year after the more
well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jews--with gunfire and
bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joins the Polish
nationalists' fight, too, and she and her peers fight with
everything they've got. Life will continue to surprise Lidia, as
she and the resistance fighters do their best to defeat the German
soldiers. No matter the consequences, they're willing to defend
their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaders--even with
their lives. Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish
teenager Lidia Zakrzewski, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen
presents an inspiring and dramatic account of the Polish resistance
fighters who struggled to force out their Nazi occupiers and
reclaim their nation's freedom from tyranny.
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Iceberg (Hardcover)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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The thrilling story of a young girl who stows away onboard the
Titanicand as she explores, attempting to find answers to her many
questions about the ship, suddenly finds herself caught up in the
desperate struggle to survive after it strikes an iceberg. Hazel
Rothbury is traveling all alone from her home in England aboard the
celebrated ship Titanic. Following the untimely death of her
father, Hazel's mother is sending her to the US to work in a
factory, so that she might send money back home to help her family
make ends meet. But Hazel harbors a secret dream: She wants to be a
journalist, and she just knows that if she can write and sell a
story about the Titanic's maiden voyage, she could earn enough
money to support her family and not have to go to a sweatshop. When
Hazel discovers that mother didn't send her with enough money for a
ticket, she decides she must stow away onboard the storied ship.
With the help of a porter named Charlie and a sweet first-class
passenger named Sylvia, Hazel explores the opulent ship in secret,
but a haunting mystery quickly finds her. The danger only
intensifies when calamity strikes, and readers will be caught up in
the terror and suspense alongside Hazel as she fights to save her
friends and herself. Bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen weaves
an extraordinary tapestry of survival and disaster in this
magnificent thriller.
Jennifer A. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and
Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living
through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others'
futures ... if they are lucky - and brave - enough to find each
other. World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where
five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations,
face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the
awful challenges of war. Felix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the
bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be
taken. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross
pin and working as a nurse - or even a doctor. Juliette, of France,
hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's
imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.
Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her
a friend from out of the chaos. And Dimitri, of Russia, wants only
to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon. None of
them will find exactly what they want. But the winds of fate may
cross their paths to give each of them just what they need. And in
this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed
author Jennifer A. Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and
courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights.
Praise for Lines of Courage: "A powerful, absorbing story that
shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history." -
Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee. A
remarkable exploration of World War I, weaving together the
extraordinary stories of five children Relatable themes of loyalty,
friendship and courage Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and older
readers of Michael Morpurgo
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Resistance (Hardcover)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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R524
R445
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New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the
extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist
the Nazis. Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied
Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or
sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her
younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope,
Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and
her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the
Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people.
Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis'
supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network
shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a
member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills
Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even larger
uprising in the works -- in the Warsaw Ghetto.Though the Jewish
resistance never had much of a chance against the Nazis, they were
determined to save as many lives as possible, and to live -- or die
-- with honor.
Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of
her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this
fourth book of the Ascendance Series! In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron
leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace
he fought so long for is not destined to last. On a routine sea
voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage.
The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron
of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking
items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's
older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he
had put behind him. Though it seems impossible, Jaron must
consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from
Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for
the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom. Return to Carthya
to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A.
Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports
readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl
who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting
oppression. Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in
Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack
soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have
banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language.
But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and
perilous. In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their
door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an
important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But
escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate. As Audra
embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces
unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing
resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book
smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?
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Lines of Courage
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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R265
Discovery Miles 2 650
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Jennifer A. Nielsen, author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully
weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I
who each hold the key to each other's futures... if they are lucky
-- and brave -- enough to find each other. World War I stretches
its cruel fingers across Europe, where five kids feel war's
scarcity and challenges in different ways. Felix, from
Austria-Hungary, wants the courage to fight against Jewish
deportations before his own family can be taken. Kara, from
Britain, wants to be a Red Cross nurse. Juliette, of France, hopes
her family can remain knitted together in the face of the war's
longest battle. Elsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might
one day bring her a friend among the chaos. And Dimitri, of Russia,
wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no
weapon. None of them will find exactly what they want. But the
winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what
they need.
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The Scourge (Paperback)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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R262
R223
Discovery Miles 2 230
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Scourge (Hardcover)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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R492
R418
Discovery Miles 4 180
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New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports
readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl
who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting
oppression. Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in
Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack
soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have
banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language.
But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and
perilous.In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door,
Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important
package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means
abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.As Audra embarks on a
journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable
risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance
movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers
give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?
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Resistance (Paperback)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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R271
R228
Discovery Miles 2 280
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New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the
extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist
the Nazis. Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied
Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or
sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her
younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope,
Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and
her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the
Jewish ghettos of Poland, smuggling food, papers, and even people.
Soon Chaya joins a resistance cell that runs raids on the Nazis'
supplies. But after a mission goes terribly wrong, Chaya's network
shatters. She is alone and unsure of where to go, until Esther, a
member of her cell, finds her and delivers a message that chills
Chaya to her core, and sends her on a journey toward an even larger
uprising in the works -- in the Warsaw Ghetto. Though the Jewish
resistance never had much of a chance against the Nazis, they were
determined to save as many lives as possible, and to live -- or die
-- with honor. Resistance joins the Scholastic Gold line, which
features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus
content!
A stunning thriller from NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen
about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall
divides her family between east and west. A Night Divided joins the
Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved
novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!With the rise of the
Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her
mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled
by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in
search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to
watch the wall, yet she can't help herself. She sees the East
German soldiers with their guns trained on their own citizens; she,
her family, her neighbors and friends are prisoners in their own
city.But one day on her way to school, Gerta spots her father on a
viewing platform on the western side, pantomiming a peculiar dance.
Gerta concludes that her father wants her and Fritz to tunnel
beneath the wall, out of East Berlin. However, if they are caught,
the consequences will be deadly. No one can be trusted. Will Gerta
and her family find their way to freedom?
The stunning third book in Jennifer A. Nielsen's New York Times
bestselling Traitor's Game series! Simon and Kestra are hurtling
down paths ever farther from each other as the battle for control
of Antora rages. Simon, newly king of the Halderians, is pressed on
all sides by royal duties. Harlyn Mindell is his betrothed and
intended queen, but Simon can't give up hope for a life with
Kestra. Kestra, exiled, feels her magic growing -- and despite
everyone's warnings, she knows she must embrace it. That power is
the key to the kingdom's future. Both still strive to defeat the
evil Lord Endrick, but danger awaits them on the murky road
forward. And is a common enemy enough to help them survive -- or to
carry them back to each other? Jennifer A. Nielsen delivers
breathtaking twists and shocking revelations in an epic and
action-packed third installment of The Traitor's Game.
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Rescue (Paperback)
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a thrilling World War II story of espionage and intrigue, as one girl races to save her father and aid the French resistance.
Six hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyon's father left their home in France to fight for the Allies in World War II, and that was the last time Meg saw him. Recently, she heard he was being held prisoner by the Nazis, a terrible sentence from which Meg fears he'll never return. All she has left of him are the codes he placed in a jar for her to decipher, an affectionate game the two of them shared. But the codes are running low, and soon there'll be nothing left of Papa for Meg to hold on to at all.
Suddenly, an impossible chance to save her father falls into Meg's lap. After following a trail of blood in the snow, Meggie finds an injured British spy hiding in her grandmother's barn. Captain Stewart tells her that a family of German refugees must be guided across Nazi-occupied France to neutral Spain, whereupon one of them has promised to free Meg's father. Captain Stewart was meant to take that family on their journey, but too injured to complete the task himself, he offers it to Meg, along with a final code from Papa to help complete the mission -- perhaps the most important, and most difficult, riddle she's received yet.
As the Nazis flood Meg's village in fierce pursuit, she accepts the duty and begins the trek across France. Leading strangers through treacherous territory, Meg faces danger and uncertainty at every turn, all the while struggling to crack her father's code. The message, as she unravels it, reveals secrets costly enough to risk the mission and even her own life. Can Meg solve the puzzle, rescue the family, and save her father?
NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen delivers
the action-packed conclusion to her magical Mark of the Thief
trilogy! Trouble has a way of seeking out Nicolas Calva, and it's
not likely to leave him alone any time soon. With Caesar's magic
bulla, the Malice of Mars, and the possibility of a Jupiter Stone
in play, all the powers of Rome are circling Nic. He'll have to
maneuver his way through scheming government officials and
reawakened magical beasts to save the Empire. Can he manage to keep
his friends and family safe, claim his own freedom once and for
all, and rescue the Empire -- before the magic gets the better of
him?With twists and turns on every page, critically acclaimed
author Jennifer Nielsen weaves an epic, action-packed conclusion to
her extraordinary Mark of the Thief trilogy.
NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings a
new dose of adventure and thrills to ancient Rome in the second
book of her magical Mark of the Thief trilogy! Nic may have escaped
enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far
from over. The Praetor War -- the battle to destroy Rome from
within -- is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The
secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet --
one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors
believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will
stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people
Nic holds most dear. When the Praetors capture Nic's mother, Nic
knows he must do anything to save her. He challenges the Praetors
to a chariot race. If he wins, they will release his mother. But if
he loses, he must hand over a magic that will certainly bring about
the end of Rome -- as well as his own life. Can Nic once again
harness his magic and gather the strength to defeat his enemies? Or
will he lose his mother and bear witness to Rome's destruction?
Find out in this New York Times bestseller!
The thrilling sequel to Jennifer A. Nielsen's blockbuster NEW YORK
TIMES bestseller THE FALSE PRINCE -- now in paperback
A kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction. A king gone
missing. Who will survive?
Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination
attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war
are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the
pressure quietly mounting within Carthya. Soon, it becomes clear
that deserting the kingdom may be his only hope of saving it. But
the further Jaron is forced to run from his identity, the more he
wonders if it is possible to go too far. Will he ever be able to
return home again? Or will he have to sacrifice his own life in
order to save his kingdom?
The stunning second installment of The Ascendance Trilogy takes
readers on a roller coaster ride of treason and murder, thrills and
peril, as they journey with the Runaway King.
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