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The second book in a new fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White, exploring the nature of self, the inevitable cost of progress, and, of course, magic and romance and betrayal so epic Queen Guinevere remains the most famous queen who never lived. EVERYTHING IS AS...

Samurai are taking sides and, as the blood begins to flow, Jack's warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival - and that of his friends - depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens, the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his father's prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye. Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai?

"A DELICIOUS HIGH-STAKES ADVENTURE." —PEOPLE MAGAZINE Perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Holly Black, The Kinder Poison is an enthralling fantasy adventure that follows a teenage girl chosen to be the human sacrifice in a deadly game between three heirs who will do anything for the crown...

هل تعرف معنى الوطن؟ هل جربت معنى الابتعاد عنه؟ هل تدرك قيمته أيا كان شكله أو مشاكله؟ «حنين » فتاة في مثل سنك تبحث عن الوطن الذي سُلب منها قهراً... حينما تركت بلدتها مع أسرتها في فلسطين المحتلة... وهربت من العراق الذي صار في خطر بعد استقرارها فيه... وفرت من سوريا التي اشتعلت نيرانها منذ سنوات وأصبح غالبية ناسها...لاجئين ولكنها أبداً لا تفقد الحنين لوطنها الذي تفتقده... ترى كيف ستشرح «حنين » للعالم مأساتها هي وملاين غيرها بعيداً عن ... الوطن؟ اقرأ... لتعرف

"Avi Roque's careful pacing and emotional connection enhance the audiobook's lyrical prose, enchanting listeners throughout this slow-burn romance."-AudioFile Magazine on Self-Made Boys Stonewall Honor recipient and two-time National Book Award Longlist selectee Anna-Marie McLemore weaves an...

It's the summer of 1955. For Ethan Harper, a biracial kid raised mostly by his White father, race has always been a distant conversation. When he's sent to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in small-town Alabama, his blackness is suddenly front and center, and no one is shy about making it known he's not welcome there. Enter Juniper Jones. The town's resident oddball and free spirit, she's everything the townspeople aren't-open, kind, and accepting.

A reimagining of Little Women set in 1942, when the United States is suddenly embroiled in the second World War, this story, told from each March sister's point of view, is one of grief, love, and self-discovery. In the fall of 1942, the United States is still reeling from the attack on Pearl...

The gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Arthurian fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White finds Guinevere questioning everything—friends and enemies, good and evil, and, most of all, herself. While journeying north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere falls into...

Ada Byron is rich and clever, but she longs to be free. Free to explore all the amazing ideas that come to her imagination, like flying mechanical horses and stories inspired by her travels. Free to find love and passion beyond the watchful gaze of her mother and governesses. And free to learn the full truth about her father, the notorious Lord Byron. Then Ada meets a man whose invention might just change the world - and he needs her visionary brilliance to bring it to life....

Scarlet’s true identity has been revealed, but her future is uncertain. Her forced marriage to Lord Gisbourne threatens Robin and Scarlet’s love, and as the royal court descends upon Nottingham for the appointment of a new Sheriff, the people of Nottingham hope that Prince John will appoint their beloved Robin Hood. But Prince John has different plans for Nottingham that revolve around a fateful secret from Scarlet’s past even she isn’t yet aware of.

From Jennifer Donnelly, the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Northern Light and Revolution, comes a mystery about dark secrets, dirty truths, and the lengths to which people will go for love and revenge. For fans of Elizabeth George and Libba Bray, These Shallow Graves...

Clock mechanic Danny Hart knows he's being watched. But by whom, or what, remains a mystery. To make matters worse, clock towers have begun falling in India, though time hasn't Stopped yet. He'd hoped after reuniting with his father and exploring his relationship with Colton, he'd have some to settle into his new life. Instead, he's asked to investigate the attacks.

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séance and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she's forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love - a boy who died in battle - returns in spirit form.

In this sequel to The Kinder Poison—which People magazine proclaimed a "delicious high-stakes adventure"—the magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war, and the only person who can save it is Zahru, the girl they once doomed to death. After surviving the Crossing, Zahru has sworn off...

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

London um 1900: Die amerikanische Entfesselungskünstlerin Eliza Houdini und die ehrgeizige Nachwuchs-Reporterin Millie Watson teilen sich nicht nur eine Wohnung im aufstrebenden London – sondern auch eine Schwäche für Rätsel. Vermittelt von Mister Biggs schickt die Krone sie auf geheime Missionen. Ob zwischen nebligen Gassen, in königlichen Pferdeställen oder hoch oben in einer Zirkuskuppel – die beiden Freundinnen bewegen sich mit Witz, Mut und Verstand durch die Schatten der Stadt.

Schyłek II wojny światowej. Mela i Świst, młodzi powstańcy warszawscy, po kapitulacji stolicy trafiają do transportu do Auschwitz, z którego udaje im się uciec. Znajdują schronienie w podchęcińskiej leśniczówce u rodziny Jabłońskich. Tam Mela poznaje zamkniętego w sobie Wojtka, który niedawno stracił ojca. Kiedy Świst odejdzie szukać zaginionej matki, Mela będzie musiała poradzić sobie sama w obcym miejscu.

Fiesole, 1943. Sirio è una ragazzina con un nome da maschio e un talento innato per le bugie. Con la sua banda di amici attraversa boschi, cave e rovine, in un mondo dove la guerra sembra ancora lontana. L'armistizio dell'8 settembre, però, cambia tutto. In un castello fra le colline trovano un soldato ferito, incapace di parlare e senza memoria. È un nemico o un essere umano da salvare? Il gruppo si divide: qualcuno vuole aiutarlo, qualcun altro lasciarlo morire. Sirio sceglie la compassione e inizia una corsa sfrenata contro la paura, il tempo, la logica feroce della guerra.

Thrust to the mercy of the Mississippi river, thirteen-year-old Rowdy floats safely away as he watches the smoke rise from his burning farmhouse. His father, dead. His brother, dead. Both gunned down in front of him by a murderous gang of bandits. Now alone in the world, his perilous journey of survival begins, challenging and shaping him into the young man his father would want him to become. Pulled from the waters, he is given a chance by a lone river Captain and his mate. Working the trade routes between St. Louis and New Orleans, he learns to navigate safe passage.

Arianna ha sette anni quando la nonna le fa una domanda che potrebbe cambiare la vita di tutte e due: «Vuoi andare dalla mamma o vuoi stare qui?» Si scontrerà con il mondo dei grandi e con i loro litigi, anche se riuscirà a vivere quel che una bambina dovrebbe sempre vivere: giochi, amicizie, scuola, stupore e scoperta. Ma sullo sfondo rimane la sensazione costante di essere provvisori, di non poter mettere radici da nessuna parte, di dover restare sempre all'erta, pronti a fuggire.