Author: C. J. Booth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983832959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
GIRL NUMBER FOUR, the first in the Diamond and Stone Mystery series is a suspense-filled, page-ripping gem of a thriller 17-year-old Alison Adams never saw the person who threw the acid.Prom night.Alison Adams zipped herself into her prom dress and was finishing the final touch up on her salon-coiffed French wave when she heard her date's knock.Checking herself in the floor length mirror, she smiled and opened the door.As her mother had long promised, she would remember this night¿ forever.Ten years later.A scarred and disfigured Alison Adams begs Private Investigators Mallory Dimante and Jake Steiner to solve the seemingly unsolvable cold case. Claiming her life has been 'gratefully reborn', she only wants to find and forgive the person responsible.Sympathetic but wary, Dimante and Steiner reluctantly agree. However, as their investigation propels them back to that very prom night and the backstabbing turmoil of high school, they find their hot looking senior from Wakita High, had been a wickedly 'busy' girl. In fact, Dimante and Steiner's investigation stirs the pot of high school jealousy once again, exposing all who hated her and all who had an illicit relationship with her. Until it finally puts Alison Adams face to face with the original perpetrator. The only certainty when the two meet is that there will be one more brimming vial, in the hand of one not quite sane.Either someone is intent on finishing what they started ten years ago¿¿or someone is determined to exact revenge for a life ruined. Award-winning author C.J. Booth's mystery thriller sizzles with skin-searing tension and explodes in a harrowing and unforgettable ending.
Girl Number Four
Author: C. J. Booth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983832959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
GIRL NUMBER FOUR, the first in the Diamond and Stone Mystery series is a suspense-filled, page-ripping gem of a thriller 17-year-old Alison Adams never saw the person who threw the acid.Prom night.Alison Adams zipped herself into her prom dress and was finishing the final touch up on her salon-coiffed French wave when she heard her date's knock.Checking herself in the floor length mirror, she smiled and opened the door.As her mother had long promised, she would remember this night¿ forever.Ten years later.A scarred and disfigured Alison Adams begs Private Investigators Mallory Dimante and Jake Steiner to solve the seemingly unsolvable cold case. Claiming her life has been 'gratefully reborn', she only wants to find and forgive the person responsible.Sympathetic but wary, Dimante and Steiner reluctantly agree. However, as their investigation propels them back to that very prom night and the backstabbing turmoil of high school, they find their hot looking senior from Wakita High, had been a wickedly 'busy' girl. In fact, Dimante and Steiner's investigation stirs the pot of high school jealousy once again, exposing all who hated her and all who had an illicit relationship with her. Until it finally puts Alison Adams face to face with the original perpetrator. The only certainty when the two meet is that there will be one more brimming vial, in the hand of one not quite sane.Either someone is intent on finishing what they started ten years ago¿¿or someone is determined to exact revenge for a life ruined. Award-winning author C.J. Booth's mystery thriller sizzles with skin-searing tension and explodes in a harrowing and unforgettable ending.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983832959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
GIRL NUMBER FOUR, the first in the Diamond and Stone Mystery series is a suspense-filled, page-ripping gem of a thriller 17-year-old Alison Adams never saw the person who threw the acid.Prom night.Alison Adams zipped herself into her prom dress and was finishing the final touch up on her salon-coiffed French wave when she heard her date's knock.Checking herself in the floor length mirror, she smiled and opened the door.As her mother had long promised, she would remember this night¿ forever.Ten years later.A scarred and disfigured Alison Adams begs Private Investigators Mallory Dimante and Jake Steiner to solve the seemingly unsolvable cold case. Claiming her life has been 'gratefully reborn', she only wants to find and forgive the person responsible.Sympathetic but wary, Dimante and Steiner reluctantly agree. However, as their investigation propels them back to that very prom night and the backstabbing turmoil of high school, they find their hot looking senior from Wakita High, had been a wickedly 'busy' girl. In fact, Dimante and Steiner's investigation stirs the pot of high school jealousy once again, exposing all who hated her and all who had an illicit relationship with her. Until it finally puts Alison Adams face to face with the original perpetrator. The only certainty when the two meet is that there will be one more brimming vial, in the hand of one not quite sane.Either someone is intent on finishing what they started ten years ago¿¿or someone is determined to exact revenge for a life ruined. Award-winning author C.J. Booth's mystery thriller sizzles with skin-searing tension and explodes in a harrowing and unforgettable ending.
I Am Number Four
Author: Pittacus Lore
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062007998
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling series and the inspiration for the hit movie from Dreamworks! John Smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian Henri in Paradise, Ohio. But for John, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. He’s an alien from the planet Lorien, and he’s on the run. A group of evil aliens from the planet Mogadore, who destroyed his world, are hunting anyone who escaped. Nine Loric children were sent to Earth to live in hiding until they grew up and developed their Legacies, powers that would help them fight back—and help them save us. Three of them are now dead. John is Number Four, and he knows he’s next…. Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game. The battle for Earth’s survival wages on. Read all of the books: #2: The Power of Six, #3: The Rise of Nine, #4: The Fall of Five, #5: The Revenge of Seven, #6: The Fate of Ten, and #7: United as One. Don’t miss the first book in the brand-new I Am Number Four spin-off series: Generation One.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062007998
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling series and the inspiration for the hit movie from Dreamworks! John Smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian Henri in Paradise, Ohio. But for John, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. He’s an alien from the planet Lorien, and he’s on the run. A group of evil aliens from the planet Mogadore, who destroyed his world, are hunting anyone who escaped. Nine Loric children were sent to Earth to live in hiding until they grew up and developed their Legacies, powers that would help them fight back—and help them save us. Three of them are now dead. John is Number Four, and he knows he’s next…. Michael Bay, director of Transformers, raved: “Number Four is a hero for this generation.” This epic story is perfect for fans of action-packed science fiction like The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey, The Maze Runner series by James Dashner, and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game. The battle for Earth’s survival wages on. Read all of the books: #2: The Power of Six, #3: The Rise of Nine, #4: The Fall of Five, #5: The Revenge of Seven, #6: The Fate of Ten, and #7: United as One. Don’t miss the first book in the brand-new I Am Number Four spin-off series: Generation One.
Perfect Girls (Replica #4)
Author: Marilyn Kaye
Publisher: Skylark
ISBN: 0804150109
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Amy Candler is trying to keep her special talents a secret, but when that means missing out on the trip of a lifetime, even Amy can't resist. Amy can't believe she is in New York, exploring the city and staying in a plush hotel, but before she knows it, Amy is headed straight for danger.
Publisher: Skylark
ISBN: 0804150109
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Amy Candler is trying to keep her special talents a secret, but when that means missing out on the trip of a lifetime, even Amy can't resist. Amy can't believe she is in New York, exploring the city and staying in a plush hotel, but before she knows it, Amy is headed straight for danger.
The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4
Author: Anh Do
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1761060813
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A wildly exciting adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do. Wolf Girl and her trusty dogs are back for another hackle-raising adventure. On the run from sinister forces, Gwen rushes head-long into danger. With giant snakes, Komodo dragons and a whole new wolf pack to contend with, Wolf Girl will need all her cunning... and all her friends.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1761060813
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A wildly exciting adventure series from bestselling author Anh Do. Wolf Girl and her trusty dogs are back for another hackle-raising adventure. On the run from sinister forces, Gwen rushes head-long into danger. With giant snakes, Komodo dragons and a whole new wolf pack to contend with, Wolf Girl will need all her cunning... and all her friends.
Lightning Girl 4: Superpower Showdown
Author: Alesha Dixon
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407194828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
THE BESTSELLING SUPERHERO SERIES RETURNS IN THIS FOURTH FANTASTIC ADVENTURE! Aurora Beam is reeling after the bombshell revelation of the secret supervillain's identity... but is there someone else even *more* powerful pulling the strings? Light is fading across the globe, with whole countries being plunged into darkness and chaos. Aurora and the Bright Sparks must be brave and believe in themselves to save the day! Laughs on every page and fantastically funny art throughout.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407194828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
THE BESTSELLING SUPERHERO SERIES RETURNS IN THIS FOURTH FANTASTIC ADVENTURE! Aurora Beam is reeling after the bombshell revelation of the secret supervillain's identity... but is there someone else even *more* powerful pulling the strings? Light is fading across the globe, with whole countries being plunged into darkness and chaos. Aurora and the Bright Sparks must be brave and believe in themselves to save the day! Laughs on every page and fantastically funny art throughout.
The Girl Who Became a Warrior
Author: L. B. Anne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736268803
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
SOME BATTLES BREAK YOU. OTHERS MAKE YOU A WARRIOR.A few weeks have passed since the standoff against the Murk. Thirteen-year-old Sheena Meyer is hopeful that her world is normal again, but it isn't. She hears a cry for help that no one else can and learns: evil doesn't disappear; it finds a hiding place. It knows Sheena's weakness and has set a trap for her. But Sheena has a secret that changes everything.In this fourth installment of the Sheena Meyer series, Sheena learns of the connected gleamers and the mystery surrounding them. Together, they must come against a threat created by the Murk and learn we all have a warrior inside of us. Sometimes it takes a little help from heaven to bring it out. The Girl Who Became a Warrior is the fourth book in L. B. Anne's Christian science fiction series for those who love stories of bravery, self-discovery, compelling characters, and a fight against evil.Buy The Girl Who Became a Warrior to read L. B. Anne's latest adventure today!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736268803
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
SOME BATTLES BREAK YOU. OTHERS MAKE YOU A WARRIOR.A few weeks have passed since the standoff against the Murk. Thirteen-year-old Sheena Meyer is hopeful that her world is normal again, but it isn't. She hears a cry for help that no one else can and learns: evil doesn't disappear; it finds a hiding place. It knows Sheena's weakness and has set a trap for her. But Sheena has a secret that changes everything.In this fourth installment of the Sheena Meyer series, Sheena learns of the connected gleamers and the mystery surrounding them. Together, they must come against a threat created by the Murk and learn we all have a warrior inside of us. Sometimes it takes a little help from heaven to bring it out. The Girl Who Became a Warrior is the fourth book in L. B. Anne's Christian science fiction series for those who love stories of bravery, self-discovery, compelling characters, and a fight against evil.Buy The Girl Who Became a Warrior to read L. B. Anne's latest adventure today!
The Spitfire Girl in the Skies
Author: Fenella J. Miller
Publisher: Aria
ISBN: 9781035906895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The second Spitfire Girl novel from bestselling author Fenella J Miller. The ATA training base, Hampshire, 1940. Ellie Simpson is attached to an Air Transport Auxiliary base in Hampshire. Life as an ATA pilot is tough, but despite the long hours and danger, Ellie can think of nowhere she'd rather be. Not only does she love flying, but doing important war work, alongside new-found friends, provides a welcome distraction from worrying about loved ones fighting on the front line. Being an ATA girl is definitely exciting, but as Ellie soon finds out wearing the distinctive blue uniform also means putting her life on the line every time she takes to the skies. It will take friendship and a strength she didn't know she possessed to help her country - and those she loves - to survive. An inspiring story of an incredible girl going above and beyond during World War II.
Publisher: Aria
ISBN: 9781035906895
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The second Spitfire Girl novel from bestselling author Fenella J Miller. The ATA training base, Hampshire, 1940. Ellie Simpson is attached to an Air Transport Auxiliary base in Hampshire. Life as an ATA pilot is tough, but despite the long hours and danger, Ellie can think of nowhere she'd rather be. Not only does she love flying, but doing important war work, alongside new-found friends, provides a welcome distraction from worrying about loved ones fighting on the front line. Being an ATA girl is definitely exciting, but as Ellie soon finds out wearing the distinctive blue uniform also means putting her life on the line every time she takes to the skies. It will take friendship and a strength she didn't know she possessed to help her country - and those she loves - to survive. An inspiring story of an incredible girl going above and beyond during World War II.
Girl World
Author: Theresa Cheung
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 144490731X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
It's tough out there in Girl World. One minute you're in the gang, the next you're out... your best friend has stopped talking to you for no apparent reason... you find out that someone has been spreading nasty rumours about you... a girl is making your life a misery by picking on you... and everyone seems to be so much cooler and confident than you. What's a girl to do? Girl World lets you into the secret and complicated world of girls and their friendships. It shows you how you can survive the scary girl, the snob, the gossip, the joker and the backstabber. Packed with straightforward and sensible advice Girl World will help girls deal with everyday situations and gain real confidence. It makes sense of the sometimes bewildering and unpredictable behaviour of girls and gives the reader the courage to stand up for themselves and hold their head high. As a former secondary school teacher, the author, Theresa Cheung, has seen for herself just how powerful girls' friendships and cliques are - shaping what they wear and say, how they feel about school, how they respond to boys and how they feel about themselves. This is an absolute must for girls everywhere!
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
ISBN: 144490731X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
It's tough out there in Girl World. One minute you're in the gang, the next you're out... your best friend has stopped talking to you for no apparent reason... you find out that someone has been spreading nasty rumours about you... a girl is making your life a misery by picking on you... and everyone seems to be so much cooler and confident than you. What's a girl to do? Girl World lets you into the secret and complicated world of girls and their friendships. It shows you how you can survive the scary girl, the snob, the gossip, the joker and the backstabber. Packed with straightforward and sensible advice Girl World will help girls deal with everyday situations and gain real confidence. It makes sense of the sometimes bewildering and unpredictable behaviour of girls and gives the reader the courage to stand up for themselves and hold their head high. As a former secondary school teacher, the author, Theresa Cheung, has seen for herself just how powerful girls' friendships and cliques are - shaping what they wear and say, how they feel about school, how they respond to boys and how they feel about themselves. This is an absolute must for girls everywhere!
Lucky Number Four
Author: Amanda Jason
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781494783822
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Pandora Ann Phillips' life is just normal-crazy. Her mom's psychic, her dad's mom is a snob, her mom's parental units are 'too down to earth' and her best friends are newlyweds. Okay, so her best friends being newlyweds isn't really abnormal, but living with them in a cramped two-bedroom apartment definitely is. Sex, sex, sex, is totally on their brains. Actually, it's not only on their brains, but it's on the kitchen table, couch, on top of the washer...well, you get the picture. Being a celibate (not by choice, mind you) full-time college student, and working as an almost full-time barista, Pandora can't afford to lose anymore sleep. So, she decides to seek out a new place to lay her head. Enter three 'droll worthy' guy models that are looking for a fourth roommate, and they want her...and won't take no for an answer. Romantic hilarity ensues as Pandora's life turns completely upside down, and she begins to wonder if it will ever be the same again!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781494783822
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Pandora Ann Phillips' life is just normal-crazy. Her mom's psychic, her dad's mom is a snob, her mom's parental units are 'too down to earth' and her best friends are newlyweds. Okay, so her best friends being newlyweds isn't really abnormal, but living with them in a cramped two-bedroom apartment definitely is. Sex, sex, sex, is totally on their brains. Actually, it's not only on their brains, but it's on the kitchen table, couch, on top of the washer...well, you get the picture. Being a celibate (not by choice, mind you) full-time college student, and working as an almost full-time barista, Pandora can't afford to lose anymore sleep. So, she decides to seek out a new place to lay her head. Enter three 'droll worthy' guy models that are looking for a fourth roommate, and they want her...and won't take no for an answer. Romantic hilarity ensues as Pandora's life turns completely upside down, and she begins to wonder if it will ever be the same again!
Finding Perfect
Author: Elly Swartz
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374303134
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
To twelve-year-old Molly Nathans, perfect is: —The number four —The tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil —A crisp white pad of paper —Her neatly aligned glass animal figurines What’s not perfect is Molly’s mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so she hatches a plan to bring her mother home: Win the Lakeville Middle School Poetry Slam Contest. The winner is honored at a fancy banquet with white tablecloths. Molly is sure her mother would never miss that. Right...? But as time passes, writing and reciting slam poetry become harder. Actually, everything becomes harder as new habits appear, and counting, cleaning, and organizing are not enough to keep Molly's world from spinning out of control. In this fresh-voiced debut novel, one girl learns there is no such thing as perfect.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374303134
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
To twelve-year-old Molly Nathans, perfect is: —The number four —The tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil —A crisp white pad of paper —Her neatly aligned glass animal figurines What’s not perfect is Molly’s mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so she hatches a plan to bring her mother home: Win the Lakeville Middle School Poetry Slam Contest. The winner is honored at a fancy banquet with white tablecloths. Molly is sure her mother would never miss that. Right...? But as time passes, writing and reciting slam poetry become harder. Actually, everything becomes harder as new habits appear, and counting, cleaning, and organizing are not enough to keep Molly's world from spinning out of control. In this fresh-voiced debut novel, one girl learns there is no such thing as perfect.