Author: Jenaya Vander Stoep
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1685268994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1397
Book Description
Kohwa ran toward the Woman of Curses who had his baby, but the curse was now set, and the woman with long red hair in the mysterious black cloak didn't need the baby anymore. "Shhh, I have you now," Kohwa soothed as he held his baby girl and kissed her head. He looked up into the dark forest, but Ratheena was nowhere to be seen. Kohwa then looked back down at his daughter and saw two bloody fingerprints on her forehead. He knew exactly what that meant. A pelting rain started to drizzle and thunder boomed overhead. As cold rain dripped down his face, he whispered in anger, "She's been cursed!" Only three years have passed since the destruction of the evil spirit of Dogwaff that inhabited Kavic who is now the new leader of the Six Tribes. Peace has reigned since the last war, but evil always has its ways of sprouting up again within the Woodland Forest. With Ratheena's Dark Magic and ability to give curses, she is quickly gaining power, and the Stone Union rises up again, stronger than they ever were before. The Six Tribes once again have come face-to-face with their enemies, but twisted surprises come their way as new Gifted Ones are revealed, magical properties that hold all the very secrets and wishes of all the Woodlanders ever told have been entrusted to a young woman, and the rebirth of Ephreite Magic, the greatest, most powerful magic in the land, is held within a young boy discovering who he truly is. Mayettay has to challenge her fears of her curse with special abilities of courage, perseverance, and love. Not only does Mayettay have troubles to face, but rising trials deep within a dragon sanctuary pushes Hutch, his twin brother, Kalcove, and Cluff to solve the mysteries and discover the answers to why the precious Fire, Water, and Ice Dragons have seemingly become lost in their own minds. With the rising power of Dark Magic among the Stone people, our young Woodland friends must discover the truths that have been buried in secrecy for years, not only within the Stone Union but also within the very walls of the Mother Tree. But with another potential war at hand, one echoing phrase rings true in the young warrior Hutch's head: "Protect those you love...and those you never thought you could love."
Ratheena's Curse
Author: Jenaya Vander Stoep
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1685268994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1397
Book Description
Kohwa ran toward the Woman of Curses who had his baby, but the curse was now set, and the woman with long red hair in the mysterious black cloak didn't need the baby anymore. "Shhh, I have you now," Kohwa soothed as he held his baby girl and kissed her head. He looked up into the dark forest, but Ratheena was nowhere to be seen. Kohwa then looked back down at his daughter and saw two bloody fingerprints on her forehead. He knew exactly what that meant. A pelting rain started to drizzle and thunder boomed overhead. As cold rain dripped down his face, he whispered in anger, "She's been cursed!" Only three years have passed since the destruction of the evil spirit of Dogwaff that inhabited Kavic who is now the new leader of the Six Tribes. Peace has reigned since the last war, but evil always has its ways of sprouting up again within the Woodland Forest. With Ratheena's Dark Magic and ability to give curses, she is quickly gaining power, and the Stone Union rises up again, stronger than they ever were before. The Six Tribes once again have come face-to-face with their enemies, but twisted surprises come their way as new Gifted Ones are revealed, magical properties that hold all the very secrets and wishes of all the Woodlanders ever told have been entrusted to a young woman, and the rebirth of Ephreite Magic, the greatest, most powerful magic in the land, is held within a young boy discovering who he truly is. Mayettay has to challenge her fears of her curse with special abilities of courage, perseverance, and love. Not only does Mayettay have troubles to face, but rising trials deep within a dragon sanctuary pushes Hutch, his twin brother, Kalcove, and Cluff to solve the mysteries and discover the answers to why the precious Fire, Water, and Ice Dragons have seemingly become lost in their own minds. With the rising power of Dark Magic among the Stone people, our young Woodland friends must discover the truths that have been buried in secrecy for years, not only within the Stone Union but also within the very walls of the Mother Tree. But with another potential war at hand, one echoing phrase rings true in the young warrior Hutch's head: "Protect those you love...and those you never thought you could love."
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1685268994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1397
Book Description
Kohwa ran toward the Woman of Curses who had his baby, but the curse was now set, and the woman with long red hair in the mysterious black cloak didn't need the baby anymore. "Shhh, I have you now," Kohwa soothed as he held his baby girl and kissed her head. He looked up into the dark forest, but Ratheena was nowhere to be seen. Kohwa then looked back down at his daughter and saw two bloody fingerprints on her forehead. He knew exactly what that meant. A pelting rain started to drizzle and thunder boomed overhead. As cold rain dripped down his face, he whispered in anger, "She's been cursed!" Only three years have passed since the destruction of the evil spirit of Dogwaff that inhabited Kavic who is now the new leader of the Six Tribes. Peace has reigned since the last war, but evil always has its ways of sprouting up again within the Woodland Forest. With Ratheena's Dark Magic and ability to give curses, she is quickly gaining power, and the Stone Union rises up again, stronger than they ever were before. The Six Tribes once again have come face-to-face with their enemies, but twisted surprises come their way as new Gifted Ones are revealed, magical properties that hold all the very secrets and wishes of all the Woodlanders ever told have been entrusted to a young woman, and the rebirth of Ephreite Magic, the greatest, most powerful magic in the land, is held within a young boy discovering who he truly is. Mayettay has to challenge her fears of her curse with special abilities of courage, perseverance, and love. Not only does Mayettay have troubles to face, but rising trials deep within a dragon sanctuary pushes Hutch, his twin brother, Kalcove, and Cluff to solve the mysteries and discover the answers to why the precious Fire, Water, and Ice Dragons have seemingly become lost in their own minds. With the rising power of Dark Magic among the Stone people, our young Woodland friends must discover the truths that have been buried in secrecy for years, not only within the Stone Union but also within the very walls of the Mother Tree. But with another potential war at hand, one echoing phrase rings true in the young warrior Hutch's head: "Protect those you love...and those you never thought you could love."
Class Act
Author: Stuart Woods
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593331664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations—and money—are now on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets, his mission becomes even more complicated when he makes an irresistible new acquaintance. In both the underbelly and upper echelons of New York, everyone has something to hide—and if Stone has learned anything, it’s that history has a way of repeating itself…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593331664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations—and money—are now on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets, his mission becomes even more complicated when he makes an irresistible new acquaintance. In both the underbelly and upper echelons of New York, everyone has something to hide—and if Stone has learned anything, it’s that history has a way of repeating itself…
All We Have Left
Author: Wendy Mills
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1681194325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Now: Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. Her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, and her dad since has filled their home with anger and grief. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one momentary hate-fueled decision turns her life upside down. The only way to make amends is to face the past, starting Jesse on a journey that will reveal the truth about how her brother died. Then: In 2001, sixteen-year-old Alia is proud to be Muslim . . . it's being a teenager that she finds difficult. After being grounded for a stupid mistake, Alia decides to confront her father at his Manhattan office, putting her in danger she never could have imagined. When the planes collide into the Twin Towers, Alia is trapped inside one of the buildings. In the final hours, she meets a boy who will change everything for her as the flames rage around them . . . Interweaving stories from past and present, All We Have Left brings one of the most important days in our recent history to life, showing that love and hope will always triumph. A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016 selection
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1681194325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Now: Sixteen-year-old Jesse is used to living with the echoes of the past. Her older brother died in the September 11th attacks, and her dad since has filled their home with anger and grief. When Jesse gets caught up with the wrong crowd, one momentary hate-fueled decision turns her life upside down. The only way to make amends is to face the past, starting Jesse on a journey that will reveal the truth about how her brother died. Then: In 2001, sixteen-year-old Alia is proud to be Muslim . . . it's being a teenager that she finds difficult. After being grounded for a stupid mistake, Alia decides to confront her father at his Manhattan office, putting her in danger she never could have imagined. When the planes collide into the Twin Towers, Alia is trapped inside one of the buildings. In the final hours, she meets a boy who will change everything for her as the flames rage around them . . . Interweaving stories from past and present, All We Have Left brings one of the most important days in our recent history to life, showing that love and hope will always triumph. A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016 selection
Shakeup
Author: Stuart Woods
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593188330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stone Barrington must track down an enemy intent on disturbing law and order in the latest action-packed thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Upon returning from a dangerous coastal adventure, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some normalcy with the leading lady in his life. But when a grisly crime arrives on his doorstep, along with some suspicious new clients eager for his help, Stone realizes peace and quiet are no longer an option. As it turns out, the mastermind behind the malfeasance rocking New York City and the nation's capital wields a heavy hand of influence. And when Stone is unable to recruit those closest to the case to his side, he is left with few leads and a handful of dead-ends. But with the help of important people in high places--and the expertise of alluring new friends--Stone is more than ready to rise to the occasion.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593188330
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stone Barrington must track down an enemy intent on disturbing law and order in the latest action-packed thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Upon returning from a dangerous coastal adventure, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some normalcy with the leading lady in his life. But when a grisly crime arrives on his doorstep, along with some suspicious new clients eager for his help, Stone realizes peace and quiet are no longer an option. As it turns out, the mastermind behind the malfeasance rocking New York City and the nation's capital wields a heavy hand of influence. And when Stone is unable to recruit those closest to the case to his side, he is left with few leads and a handful of dead-ends. But with the help of important people in high places--and the expertise of alluring new friends--Stone is more than ready to rise to the occasion.
Kind of a Big Deal
Author: Shannon Hale
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250206243
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
“So many strange and wonderful things happen at every twist and turn, you'll be happy to wander with Josie . . . Each book she descends into seems to teach her something, and even if it's not obvious where the story is going, we're in it for the long haul.” —NPR From Shannon Hale, bestselling author of Austenland, comes Kind of a Big Deal: a story that will suck you in—literally. There's nothing worse than peaking in high school. Nobody knows that better than Josie Pie. She was kind of a big deal—she dropped out of high school to be a star! But the bigger you are, the harder you fall. And Josie fell. Hard. Ouch. Broadway dream: dead. Meanwhile, her life keeps imploding. Best friend: distant. Boyfriend: busy. Mom: not playing with a full deck? Desperate to escape, Josie gets into reading. Literally. She reads a book and suddenly she's inside it. And with each book, she’s a different character: a post-apocalyptic heroine, the lead in a YA rom-com, a 17th century wench in a corset. It’s alarming. But also . . . kind of amazing? It’s the perfect way to live out her fantasies. Book after book, Josie the failed star finds a new way to shine. But the longer she stays in a story, the harder it becomes to escape. Will Josie find a story so good that she just stays forever?
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250206243
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
“So many strange and wonderful things happen at every twist and turn, you'll be happy to wander with Josie . . . Each book she descends into seems to teach her something, and even if it's not obvious where the story is going, we're in it for the long haul.” —NPR From Shannon Hale, bestselling author of Austenland, comes Kind of a Big Deal: a story that will suck you in—literally. There's nothing worse than peaking in high school. Nobody knows that better than Josie Pie. She was kind of a big deal—she dropped out of high school to be a star! But the bigger you are, the harder you fall. And Josie fell. Hard. Ouch. Broadway dream: dead. Meanwhile, her life keeps imploding. Best friend: distant. Boyfriend: busy. Mom: not playing with a full deck? Desperate to escape, Josie gets into reading. Literally. She reads a book and suddenly she's inside it. And with each book, she’s a different character: a post-apocalyptic heroine, the lead in a YA rom-com, a 17th century wench in a corset. It’s alarming. But also . . . kind of amazing? It’s the perfect way to live out her fantasies. Book after book, Josie the failed star finds a new way to shine. But the longer she stays in a story, the harder it becomes to escape. Will Josie find a story so good that she just stays forever?
City of Shadows
Author: Victoria Thompson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593197542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In this all-new Counterfeit Lady Novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson, newlywed Elizabeth Miles must use her unlawful skills to expose a dangerous charlatan. Elizabeth Miles Bates has returned from her honeymoon with Gideon and is taking great pride in having completely forsaken her disreputable past. Then her friend Anna Vanderslice begs her to use her talents to save her widowed mother from an unscrupulous medium. Since the war and the flu epidemic left so many families in mourning, séances have come back into vogue as desperate families long to communicate with their loved ones. Anna's mother has been attending séances in hopes of connecting with her son, David, who died of influenza. Anna had thought it a heartbreaking but harmless activity, but she's just learned that Mrs. Vanderslice is paying the medium ever-increasing sums of money in her eagerness to make contact. Since David's death has already caused Anna and her mother financial hardship, Mrs. Vanderslice's obsession is in danger of ruining them. Madame Ophelia is working with a group of con artists to fleece as many grieving New Yorkers as possible before moving on to another city. Several of Mrs. Vanderslice's friends, as well as some of Gideon's clients, have already been victims. Elizabeth knows that simply exposing the medium as a fraud will not be enough to recoup the stolen money; the only way is to con the medium and her cohorts. But will Elizabeth's family help her when it means betraying other con artists? Elizabeth recruits Gideon, her aunt Cybil, and her partner, Zelda, to lend a hand. Can Elizabeth and her gang of amateurs fool the professionals? Or will speaking to the dead lead to deadly consequences?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593197542
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In this all-new Counterfeit Lady Novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson, newlywed Elizabeth Miles must use her unlawful skills to expose a dangerous charlatan. Elizabeth Miles Bates has returned from her honeymoon with Gideon and is taking great pride in having completely forsaken her disreputable past. Then her friend Anna Vanderslice begs her to use her talents to save her widowed mother from an unscrupulous medium. Since the war and the flu epidemic left so many families in mourning, séances have come back into vogue as desperate families long to communicate with their loved ones. Anna's mother has been attending séances in hopes of connecting with her son, David, who died of influenza. Anna had thought it a heartbreaking but harmless activity, but she's just learned that Mrs. Vanderslice is paying the medium ever-increasing sums of money in her eagerness to make contact. Since David's death has already caused Anna and her mother financial hardship, Mrs. Vanderslice's obsession is in danger of ruining them. Madame Ophelia is working with a group of con artists to fleece as many grieving New Yorkers as possible before moving on to another city. Several of Mrs. Vanderslice's friends, as well as some of Gideon's clients, have already been victims. Elizabeth knows that simply exposing the medium as a fraud will not be enough to recoup the stolen money; the only way is to con the medium and her cohorts. But will Elizabeth's family help her when it means betraying other con artists? Elizabeth recruits Gideon, her aunt Cybil, and her partner, Zelda, to lend a hand. Can Elizabeth and her gang of amateurs fool the professionals? Or will speaking to the dead lead to deadly consequences?
Hindsight
Author: Iris Johansen
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538762919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Investigator Kendra Michaels -- once blind and known for her sharp skills -- puts her life on the line to catch a killer in this electrifying novel from the #1 NYT bestselling and Edgar Award-winning duo. Dr. Kendra Michaels, blind for the first twenty years of her life before gaining her sight via a revolutionary surgical procedure, is a renowned investigator known for her razor-sharp senses -- honed during her years in the dark -- and keen deductive abilities. Now her skills are needed uncomfortably close to home. Two staff members have been murdered at a school for the blind where Kendra spent her formative years. But the murders are puzzlingly dissimilar: one victim was brutally stabbed, while the other was killed by a bullet to the head. Are the crimes related? Or is Kendra on the hunt for more than one dangerous killer? With the killer (or killers) still on the loose, Kendra must put her life on the line to unravel a terrifying conspiracy. But Kendra soon discovers that she herself may hold the key to the deadliest secret of all.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538762919
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Investigator Kendra Michaels -- once blind and known for her sharp skills -- puts her life on the line to catch a killer in this electrifying novel from the #1 NYT bestselling and Edgar Award-winning duo. Dr. Kendra Michaels, blind for the first twenty years of her life before gaining her sight via a revolutionary surgical procedure, is a renowned investigator known for her razor-sharp senses -- honed during her years in the dark -- and keen deductive abilities. Now her skills are needed uncomfortably close to home. Two staff members have been murdered at a school for the blind where Kendra spent her formative years. But the murders are puzzlingly dissimilar: one victim was brutally stabbed, while the other was killed by a bullet to the head. Are the crimes related? Or is Kendra on the hunt for more than one dangerous killer? With the killer (or killers) still on the loose, Kendra must put her life on the line to unravel a terrifying conspiracy. But Kendra soon discovers that she herself may hold the key to the deadliest secret of all.
The Cat Man of Aleppo
Author: Karim Shamsi-Basha
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 198481379X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats. Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty--except for the many cats left behind. Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 198481379X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats. Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty--except for the many cats left behind. Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.
Hush-Hush
Author: Stuart Woods
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593188357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Stone Barrington faces down a rival with cutting-edge tactics in this heart-racing thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foe's threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences. With the help of old friends--and a lovely new tech-savvy acquaintance--Stone sets out to unravel the fatal agenda. But as the web of adversaries expands, Stone realizes that no place is safe, and he'll have to flush out the mastermind before he and those closest to him are silenced for good....
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593188357
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Stone Barrington faces down a rival with cutting-edge tactics in this heart-racing thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foe's threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences. With the help of old friends--and a lovely new tech-savvy acquaintance--Stone sets out to unravel the fatal agenda. But as the web of adversaries expands, Stone realizes that no place is safe, and he'll have to flush out the mastermind before he and those closest to him are silenced for good....
At the Mountain's Base
Author: Traci Sorell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735230609
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots. At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their loved one, a pilot, to return from war. With an author's note that pays homage to the true history of Native American U.S. service members like WWII pilot Ola Mildred "Millie" Rexroat, this is a story that reveals the roots that ground us, the dreams that help us soar, and the people and traditions that hold us up.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735230609
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots. At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their loved one, a pilot, to return from war. With an author's note that pays homage to the true history of Native American U.S. service members like WWII pilot Ola Mildred "Millie" Rexroat, this is a story that reveals the roots that ground us, the dreams that help us soar, and the people and traditions that hold us up.