Author: Theresa Heine
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Journey through the night sky on a poetic trip that blends adventure, imagination and science to teach the basics of our solar system. Includes endnotes about the planets, stars, moons, constellations and even a little mythology.
Star Seeker
Author: Theresa Heine
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Journey through the night sky on a poetic trip that blends adventure, imagination and science to teach the basics of our solar system. Includes endnotes about the planets, stars, moons, constellations and even a little mythology.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782859314
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Journey through the night sky on a poetic trip that blends adventure, imagination and science to teach the basics of our solar system. Includes endnotes about the planets, stars, moons, constellations and even a little mythology.
Starseeker
Author: Tim Bowler
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 0192758012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Luke is in trouble. Skin and the gang have a job for him. They want him to break into Mrs Little's house and steal the jewellery box. They want him to prove that he's got what it takes. That he's part of the gang. But Luke finds more than just a jewellery box in the house. He finds something so unexpected it will change his life forever . . . This is a wonderful, rich novel, written with lyricism, drama and power. Tackling issues of loss, love, and healing, and filled with the sense of a universe bursting with music, it is unputdownable from the first page to the last.
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
ISBN: 0192758012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Luke is in trouble. Skin and the gang have a job for him. They want him to break into Mrs Little's house and steal the jewellery box. They want him to prove that he's got what it takes. That he's part of the gang. But Luke finds more than just a jewellery box in the house. He finds something so unexpected it will change his life forever . . . This is a wonderful, rich novel, written with lyricism, drama and power. Tackling issues of loss, love, and healing, and filled with the sense of a universe bursting with music, it is unputdownable from the first page to the last.
Seeker
Author: William Nicholson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547544723
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
This first novel in the Noble Warriors sequence begins when sixteen-year-old Seeker's older brother is publicly humiliated and--with no explanation--exiled from the Nomana, a revered order of warrior monks. Seeker refuses to believe that his beloved older brother is capable of committing a betryal that would warrant such severe consequences, so he sets off alone on a journey to rescue his brother and find out at last what really happened. Along the way he meets two other young people who are on quests of their own, and in a shocking turn of events, the three are soon caught up in a harrowing and bloody race to save the Nomana--and themselves—from destruction. An epic coming-of-age story about courage, friendship, desire, and faith, Seeker marks the beginning of a riveting new series.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547544723
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
This first novel in the Noble Warriors sequence begins when sixteen-year-old Seeker's older brother is publicly humiliated and--with no explanation--exiled from the Nomana, a revered order of warrior monks. Seeker refuses to believe that his beloved older brother is capable of committing a betryal that would warrant such severe consequences, so he sets off alone on a journey to rescue his brother and find out at last what really happened. Along the way he meets two other young people who are on quests of their own, and in a shocking turn of events, the three are soon caught up in a harrowing and bloody race to save the Nomana--and themselves—from destruction. An epic coming-of-age story about courage, friendship, desire, and faith, Seeker marks the beginning of a riveting new series.
The Star-seeker
Author: William Dearden
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020780943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This epic poem tells the story of a young hero's journey across space and time to fulfill his destiny as the Star-Seer. With lush descriptions, vivid imagery, and a timeless message of hope and perseverance, The Star-Seer is an enchanting work of literature that will captivate readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020780943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This epic poem tells the story of a young hero's journey across space and time to fulfill his destiny as the Star-Seer. With lush descriptions, vivid imagery, and a timeless message of hope and perseverance, The Star-Seer is an enchanting work of literature that will captivate readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Seeker
Author: Jack McDevitt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101208422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
With Polaris, multiple Nebula Award-nominee Jack McDevitt reacquainted readers with Alex Benedict, his hero from A Talent for War. Alex and his assistant, Chase Kolpath, return to investigate the provenance of the cup. Alex and Chase follow a deadly trail to the Seeker - strangely adrift in a system barren of habitable worlds. But their discovery raises more questions than it answers, drawing Alex and Chase into the very heart of danger.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101208422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
With Polaris, multiple Nebula Award-nominee Jack McDevitt reacquainted readers with Alex Benedict, his hero from A Talent for War. Alex and his assistant, Chase Kolpath, return to investigate the provenance of the cup. Alex and Chase follow a deadly trail to the Seeker - strangely adrift in a system barren of habitable worlds. But their discovery raises more questions than it answers, drawing Alex and Chase into the very heart of danger.
The Story Collector
Author: Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250143810
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
"For every book lover who fantasized about getting locked in the library overnight,The Story Collectoris a dream come true!"—New York Times-bestselling author Alan Gratz In the tradition of E. L. Konisburg, this middle-grade mystery adventure is inspired by the real life of Viviani Joffre Fedeler, born and raised in the New York Public Library. The Story Collector by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is a middle-grade historical fiction inspired by the real life of Viviani Fedeler. Eleven-year-old Viviani Fedeler has spent her whole life in the New York Public Library. She knows every room by heart, except the ones her father keeps locked. When Viviani becomes convinced that the library is haunted, new girl Merit Mubarak makes fun of her. So Viviani decides to play a harmless little prank, roping her older brothers and best friend Eva to help out. But what begins as a joke quickly gets out of hand, and soon Viviani and her friends have to solve two big mysteries: Is the Library truly haunted? And what happened to the expensive new stamp collection? It's up to Viviani, Eva, and Merit (reluctantly) to find out.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250143810
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
"For every book lover who fantasized about getting locked in the library overnight,The Story Collectoris a dream come true!"—New York Times-bestselling author Alan Gratz In the tradition of E. L. Konisburg, this middle-grade mystery adventure is inspired by the real life of Viviani Joffre Fedeler, born and raised in the New York Public Library. The Story Collector by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is a middle-grade historical fiction inspired by the real life of Viviani Fedeler. Eleven-year-old Viviani Fedeler has spent her whole life in the New York Public Library. She knows every room by heart, except the ones her father keeps locked. When Viviani becomes convinced that the library is haunted, new girl Merit Mubarak makes fun of her. So Viviani decides to play a harmless little prank, roping her older brothers and best friend Eva to help out. But what begins as a joke quickly gets out of hand, and soon Viviani and her friends have to solve two big mysteries: Is the Library truly haunted? And what happened to the expensive new stamp collection? It's up to Viviani, Eva, and Merit (reluctantly) to find out.
Seeker
Author: Arwen Elys Dayton
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385378572
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
“Katniss and Tris would approve.”—TeenVogue.com The night Quin Kincaid takes her Oath, she will become what she has trained to be her entire life. She will become a Seeker. This is her legacy, and it is an honor. As a Seeker, Quin will fight beside her two closest companions, Shinobu and John, to protect the weak and the wronged. Together they will stand for light in a shadowy world. And she'll be with the boy she loves--who's also her best friend. But the night Quin takes her Oath, everything changes. Being a Seeker is not what she thought. Her family is not what she thought. Even the boy she loves is not who she thought. And now it's too late to walk away. "This book will not disappoint."-USAToday.com "Fans of Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Marie Lu’s Legend, and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series: your next obsession has arrived."-School Library Journal "In this powerful beginning to a complex family saga...Dayton excels at creating memorable characters."-Publishers Weekly “[A] genre-blending sci-fi, fantasy…[with] action-packed scenes.”—Booklist "Secrets, danger, and romance meet in this unforgettable epic fantasy." —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable "A tightly-woven, action-packed story of survivial and adventure, Seeker is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones." —Tahereh Mafi, author of the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385378572
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
“Katniss and Tris would approve.”—TeenVogue.com The night Quin Kincaid takes her Oath, she will become what she has trained to be her entire life. She will become a Seeker. This is her legacy, and it is an honor. As a Seeker, Quin will fight beside her two closest companions, Shinobu and John, to protect the weak and the wronged. Together they will stand for light in a shadowy world. And she'll be with the boy she loves--who's also her best friend. But the night Quin takes her Oath, everything changes. Being a Seeker is not what she thought. Her family is not what she thought. Even the boy she loves is not who she thought. And now it's too late to walk away. "This book will not disappoint."-USAToday.com "Fans of Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Marie Lu’s Legend, and Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series: your next obsession has arrived."-School Library Journal "In this powerful beginning to a complex family saga...Dayton excels at creating memorable characters."-Publishers Weekly “[A] genre-blending sci-fi, fantasy…[with] action-packed scenes.”—Booklist "Secrets, danger, and romance meet in this unforgettable epic fantasy." —Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures & author of Unbreakable "A tightly-woven, action-packed story of survivial and adventure, Seeker is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones." —Tahereh Mafi, author of the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series
Star in the Jar
Author: Sam Hay
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 149269536X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Named a "Parents Best Children's Books 2018"! What would you do with a fallen star? When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky...even if it means saying goodbye forever? This warm-hearted and enchanting bedtime story celebrates the rewards of true friendship. Praise for Star in the Jar: "A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told." —The Guardian
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 149269536X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Named a "Parents Best Children's Books 2018"! What would you do with a fallen star? When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky...even if it means saying goodbye forever? This warm-hearted and enchanting bedtime story celebrates the rewards of true friendship. Praise for Star in the Jar: "A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told." —The Guardian
Starseeker's Legacy
Author: Blaise Quick
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233930342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In ""Starseeker's Legacy,"" the universe teeters on the brink of an unprecedented crisis as stars mysteriously vanish without a trace. Zara Novak, a brilliant young astrophysicist, finds herself at the center of this cosmic enigma when she discovers an ancient alien artifact that could hold the key to saving all sentient life. Joined by an unlikely crew of misfits, including a jaded ex-military pilot and an eccentric alien linguist, Zara embarks on a thrilling interstellar adventure that will challenge everything she thought she knew about the cosmos. As they race against time to unravel the secrets of the disappearing stars, Zara and her companions must navigate treacherous political waters, outsmart cunning space pirates, and harness forgotten technologies. Their journey takes them to the farthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter mind-bending scientific phenomena and face life-altering decisions that will echo throughout eternity. This gripping tale seamlessly blends classic space opera with cutting-edge astrophysics, offering readers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of destiny, sacrifice, and humanity's enduring quest for knowledge in the face of the unknown.
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233930342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In ""Starseeker's Legacy,"" the universe teeters on the brink of an unprecedented crisis as stars mysteriously vanish without a trace. Zara Novak, a brilliant young astrophysicist, finds herself at the center of this cosmic enigma when she discovers an ancient alien artifact that could hold the key to saving all sentient life. Joined by an unlikely crew of misfits, including a jaded ex-military pilot and an eccentric alien linguist, Zara embarks on a thrilling interstellar adventure that will challenge everything she thought she knew about the cosmos. As they race against time to unravel the secrets of the disappearing stars, Zara and her companions must navigate treacherous political waters, outsmart cunning space pirates, and harness forgotten technologies. Their journey takes them to the farthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter mind-bending scientific phenomena and face life-altering decisions that will echo throughout eternity. This gripping tale seamlessly blends classic space opera with cutting-edge astrophysics, offering readers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of destiny, sacrifice, and humanity's enduring quest for knowledge in the face of the unknown.
Rescue in Space
Author: Elaine Raphael
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613267380
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
While exploring strange signals coming from a large asteroid, Noah and Sera must disobey an order to rescue their friend Jiji when her animal lab is struck by asteroid fragments.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613267380
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
While exploring strange signals coming from a large asteroid, Noah and Sera must disobey an order to rescue their friend Jiji when her animal lab is struck by asteroid fragments.