Author: Lauren Skidmore
Publisher: Sweetwater Books
ISBN: 9781462114290
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the island nation of Venesia, where going barefaced into society is scandalous, mask-maker Evie's life is changed forever when the bandit Chameleon kills her father, destroys her home, and brands her face with his own dangerous criminal mark.
What is Hidden
Author: Lauren Skidmore
Publisher: Sweetwater Books
ISBN: 9781462114290
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the island nation of Venesia, where going barefaced into society is scandalous, mask-maker Evie's life is changed forever when the bandit Chameleon kills her father, destroys her home, and brands her face with his own dangerous criminal mark.
Publisher: Sweetwater Books
ISBN: 9781462114290
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the island nation of Venesia, where going barefaced into society is scandalous, mask-maker Evie's life is changed forever when the bandit Chameleon kills her father, destroys her home, and brands her face with his own dangerous criminal mark.
Hidden
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466896361
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
When Wren Abbott and Darra Monson are eight years old, Darra's father steals a minivan. He doesn't know that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow change the lives of both girls. Darra is left with a question that only Wren can answer. Wren has questions, too. Years later, in a chance encounter at camp, the girls face each other for the first time. They can finally learn the truth—that is, if they're willing to reveal to each other the stories that they've hidden for so long. Told from alternating viewpoints, this novel-in-poems reveals the complexities of memory and the strength of a friendship that can overcome pain.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466896361
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
When Wren Abbott and Darra Monson are eight years old, Darra's father steals a minivan. He doesn't know that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow change the lives of both girls. Darra is left with a question that only Wren can answer. Wren has questions, too. Years later, in a chance encounter at camp, the girls face each other for the first time. They can finally learn the truth—that is, if they're willing to reveal to each other the stories that they've hidden for so long. Told from alternating viewpoints, this novel-in-poems reveals the complexities of memory and the strength of a friendship that can overcome pain.
The Book of Hidden Things
Author: Francesco Dimitri
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785657089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Four old friends confront their darkest secrets in this fantasy steeped in nostalgia, folklore, religion, and the seductive landscape of Southern Italy—by the Italian Neil Gaiman. “A tale of adventure, mystery, friendship and heart-wrenching beauty that will make you re-examine what is holy, what is true, and what is beyond the realm of possibility.” —BookPage Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up. A visit to his house increases the friends’ worry: Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can’t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumors about Art—bizarre and unbelievable rumors that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss’ daughter of terminal leukemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, “The Book of Hidden Things”, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known. Set in the beguiling and seductive world of Southern Italy, Francesco Dimitri’s first novel in English is a story friendship, landscape, love, betrayal, and mystery that will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman, and Donna Tartt.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1785657089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Four old friends confront their darkest secrets in this fantasy steeped in nostalgia, folklore, religion, and the seductive landscape of Southern Italy—by the Italian Neil Gaiman. “A tale of adventure, mystery, friendship and heart-wrenching beauty that will make you re-examine what is holy, what is true, and what is beyond the realm of possibility.” —BookPage Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up. A visit to his house increases the friends’ worry: Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can’t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumors about Art—bizarre and unbelievable rumors that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss’ daughter of terminal leukemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, “The Book of Hidden Things”, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known. Set in the beguiling and seductive world of Southern Italy, Francesco Dimitri’s first novel in English is a story friendship, landscape, love, betrayal, and mystery that will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman, and Donna Tartt.
The Hidden Book in the Bible
Author: Richard Elliott Friedman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061952753
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Renowned biblical sleuth and scholar Richard Elliot Friedman reveals the first work of prose literature in the world-a 3000-year-old epic hidden within the books of the Hebrew Bible. Written by a single, masterful author but obscured by ancient editors and lost for millennia, this brilliant epic of love, deception, war, and redemption is a compelling account of humankind's complex relationship with God. Friedman boldly restores this prose masterpiece-the very heart of the Bible-to the extraordinary form in which it was originally written.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061952753
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Renowned biblical sleuth and scholar Richard Elliot Friedman reveals the first work of prose literature in the world-a 3000-year-old epic hidden within the books of the Hebrew Bible. Written by a single, masterful author but obscured by ancient editors and lost for millennia, this brilliant epic of love, deception, war, and redemption is a compelling account of humankind's complex relationship with God. Friedman boldly restores this prose masterpiece-the very heart of the Bible-to the extraordinary form in which it was originally written.
Hidden in Christ
Author: James Bryan Smith
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830895450
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
In this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks readers through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters hones in on a single word or phrase from this life-changing passage, followed by a simple daily practice, a prompt for reflection and small group follow-up questions.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830895450
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
In this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks readers through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters hones in on a single word or phrase from this life-changing passage, followed by a simple daily practice, a prompt for reflection and small group follow-up questions.
Hidden
Author: Miriam Halahmy
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 082343723X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
What if someone's future was entirely in your hands? For fourteen-year-old Alix, life on Hayling Island off the coast of England seems insulated from problems such as war, terrorism and refugees. But then, one day at the beach, Alix and her friend Samir pull a drowning man out of the incoming tide. Mohammed, an illegal immigrant and student, has been tortured by rebels in Iraq for helping the allied forces and has spent all his money to escape. Desperate not to be deported, Mohammed's destiny now lies in Alix's hands, and she is faced with the biggest moral dilemma of her life. Should she notify the authorities or try to protect Mohammed? How can she keep him safe? Exciting and thought-provoking, this novel provides a compelling, personal look at a contemporary issue, inspired by true stories and informed by the author's work with refugees and asylum seekers. Nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 082343723X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
What if someone's future was entirely in your hands? For fourteen-year-old Alix, life on Hayling Island off the coast of England seems insulated from problems such as war, terrorism and refugees. But then, one day at the beach, Alix and her friend Samir pull a drowning man out of the incoming tide. Mohammed, an illegal immigrant and student, has been tortured by rebels in Iraq for helping the allied forces and has spent all his money to escape. Desperate not to be deported, Mohammed's destiny now lies in Alix's hands, and she is faced with the biggest moral dilemma of her life. Should she notify the authorities or try to protect Mohammed? How can she keep him safe? Exciting and thought-provoking, this novel provides a compelling, personal look at a contemporary issue, inspired by true stories and informed by the author's work with refugees and asylum seekers. Nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
Hidden
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: BookShots
ISBN: 0316361577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
When his beloved cousin is kidnapped, a small-town private eye and would-be Navy SEAL uncovers a government conspiracy that forces him to use every lethal skill he's learned. Rejected by the Navy SEALs, Mitchum is content to be his small town's unofficial investigator, until his beloved 14-year-old cousin is abducted. Now he'll do whatever it takes to track her down -- but nothing is what it seems . . . . BookShots Lightning-fast stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
Publisher: BookShots
ISBN: 0316361577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
When his beloved cousin is kidnapped, a small-town private eye and would-be Navy SEAL uncovers a government conspiracy that forces him to use every lethal skill he's learned. Rejected by the Navy SEALs, Mitchum is content to be his small town's unofficial investigator, until his beloved 14-year-old cousin is abducted. Now he'll do whatever it takes to track her down -- but nothing is what it seems . . . . BookShots Lightning-fast stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson
Hidden
Author: Fern Michaels
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1420152327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A page-turning new story from the bestselling author of No Way Out, perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel! Meet a brother and sister who are drawn into a treacherous mystery through an antique with a dark past, as they race against time to help a single mother and take down a ruthless couple bent on taking control of their family’s legacy… At first glance, few would guess that Luna and Cullan Bodman are siblings. Cullan is efficient and serious while his younger sister Luna is a free spirit. When the two launch their furniture restoration shop/café—an offshoot of the family’s longtime antique business—in an up-and-coming arts center, little do they know their unique talents may be their only defense against a dangerous betrayal. When Luna gets a strange sense about a piece Cullan just acquired, the two find themselves uniting to solve a mystery that has far-reaching consequences—never knowing there are some who’ll stop at nothing to claim what they believe is theirs. No matter what, Luna and Cullen know they can rely on each other—and this time, their lives may depend on it…
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1420152327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A page-turning new story from the bestselling author of No Way Out, perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel! Meet a brother and sister who are drawn into a treacherous mystery through an antique with a dark past, as they race against time to help a single mother and take down a ruthless couple bent on taking control of their family’s legacy… At first glance, few would guess that Luna and Cullan Bodman are siblings. Cullan is efficient and serious while his younger sister Luna is a free spirit. When the two launch their furniture restoration shop/café—an offshoot of the family’s longtime antique business—in an up-and-coming arts center, little do they know their unique talents may be their only defense against a dangerous betrayal. When Luna gets a strange sense about a piece Cullan just acquired, the two find themselves uniting to solve a mystery that has far-reaching consequences—never knowing there are some who’ll stop at nothing to claim what they believe is theirs. No matter what, Luna and Cullen know they can rely on each other—and this time, their lives may depend on it…
What Is Hidden
Author: Janice Kay Johnson
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369732162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Death doesn’t frighten him …but the thought of losing her does Former navy SEAL Alan Burke is on the trail of a serial killer—and determined to protect Jo Summerlin. As stubborn as she is beautiful, she insists on following a hunch into the limestone caverns snaking beneath Missouri. They both know that they may be descending into a monster’s lair. To get Jo out alive, will Alan have to make the ultimate sacrifice? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369732162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Death doesn’t frighten him …but the thought of losing her does Former navy SEAL Alan Burke is on the trail of a serial killer—and determined to protect Jo Summerlin. As stubborn as she is beautiful, she insists on following a hunch into the limestone caverns snaking beneath Missouri. They both know that they may be descending into a monster’s lair. To get Jo out alive, will Alan have to make the ultimate sacrifice? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
What is Hidden: A Cinderella Tale of Deception and Mystery
Author: Lauren Skidmore
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
ISBN: 1462108911
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"The Chameleon is on the loose." Despite the whispers that sprung up, the Speaker continued, "He's stealing our masks and assuming the identities of the victims. It is our duty to warn you—do not trust the masks alone." In Venesia, your mask is your life. It is your face, your rank, and your identity. Without a mask, you are nothing. Which makes the Chameleon the most dangerous criminal in the land. When the Chameleon attacks the talented mask maker Evie, he not only strips away Evie's mask, destroys her home, and kills her father, but he also brands her face with his own criminal mark that would incriminate her for his wrongdoings should it be discovered. Her only choice is to go into hiding—at the royal palace. But as she creates a new identity—and plans to exact revenge—Evie soon learns that masks hide more than just faces . . . Unmask the secrets that Venesia holds in this unique and romantic spin on the classic tale of Cinderella.
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
ISBN: 1462108911
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
"The Chameleon is on the loose." Despite the whispers that sprung up, the Speaker continued, "He's stealing our masks and assuming the identities of the victims. It is our duty to warn you—do not trust the masks alone." In Venesia, your mask is your life. It is your face, your rank, and your identity. Without a mask, you are nothing. Which makes the Chameleon the most dangerous criminal in the land. When the Chameleon attacks the talented mask maker Evie, he not only strips away Evie's mask, destroys her home, and kills her father, but he also brands her face with his own criminal mark that would incriminate her for his wrongdoings should it be discovered. Her only choice is to go into hiding—at the royal palace. But as she creates a new identity—and plans to exact revenge—Evie soon learns that masks hide more than just faces . . . Unmask the secrets that Venesia holds in this unique and romantic spin on the classic tale of Cinderella.