An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut—the first book in a trilogy—set in a magical hotel full of secrets.Orphan Elizabeth Somers's malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms—most notably its massive library. It's not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotel's secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel's curse and solve the mystery. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to car for, and even Winterhouse itself? Mystery, adventure, and beautiful writing combine in this exciting debut richly set in a hotel full of... Views: 18
Who has a right to determine a person's genetic make-up? If we start cloning people, how will we treat them? In Pure, fifteen-year-old Lenni is a gifted healer to some and to others only a skidge — an illegal genetic experiment gone horribly wrong. Views: 18
Two saddle mates on the run from a stagecoach robbery try to help a woman save her ranch from the ruthless rustler who wants to drive her out. Views: 18
"Pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordan's work."—Publishers WeeklyMeet Tut! He used to rule Egypt. Now he's stuck in middle school. Having defeated his evil uncle and the Cult of Set, who tried to send him to the afterlife, the perpetually fourteen-year-old King Tut is looking forward to a relaxing summer vacation. But then Tut discovers that his brother Gilgamesh has been captured by the Egyptian god Apep, Lord of Chaos. Gil helped to vanquish Apep thousands of years ago, and now Apep is back for vengeance.It's up to Tut and his friends, Tia and Henry, to find Gil and stop Apep before he succeeds in his scheme to swallow the sun and plunge the world into darkness forever....Tut: My Epic Battle to Save the World will appeal to fans of fast and funny mythological fantasy. Don't miss Tut's first epic adventure, Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without... Views: 18
The ninth and tenth titles in this gripping, dramatic and completely engrossing series – designed to engage reluctant readers (high interest, low-level reading), and anyone interested in battles, history, time travel, adventure, great stories, gadgets galore... CLASSIFIED INFORMATIONAgent's profile:Code name: Battle Boy 005 (BB005)Real name: Napoleon Augustus SmytheAge: 11 years old Assignment: Operation Battle BookController: Professor Juanita PerduDuty: To operate as a Human Data-Collecting Device (HD-CD)Survival gear: SimulSkin (high-tech, skin-coloured body armour), Battle Watch and assorted gadgetsMission directive: To spy on the past Mission 9: White War* Book no. 72: Christmas Day, 1914. The Western front, near the town of Ypres, Belgium.* Mission objective: very unclear. There is something BIG that Professor Perdu is not telling Battle Boy. His mission begins knee-deep in mud, in the... Views: 18
Ever since the Sheriff of Nottingham killed his father, Rook has run wild in Sherwood Forest, dreaming of his day for vengeance. Finally, he has found his chance. Not with the sheriff himself, but with the evil man's son, snared by one of the mantraps his own father planted to catch outlaws such as Rook. Filled with clashes of sword and emotion, this page-turning installment in Nancy Springer's Tales of Rowan Hood series will leave readers eager to return to Sherwood, where outlaws are often innocent, and survival is no game. Views: 18
Disgruntled, disheveled, fish-out-of-water mobile librarian Israel Armstrong is finally going home to London, rattling along with his irascible companion Ted Carson in their rust bucket book van en route to the Mobile Meet. The annual library convention gives Israel the opportunity to catch up with his family, eat paprika chicken and baklava, and drink good coffee. But they've barely found parking when the unimaginable occurs: their library-on-wheels is stolen! Who on earth would want to take a thirty-year-old traveling disaster with the words "The Book Stops Here" painted across the back? Israel and Ted are determined to find out. But their search is leading them on a very twisty trail through the countryside in pursuit of a suspicious convoy of New Age travelers. And the hunt is raising numerous troubling questions – such as where exactly is Israel's high-flying girlfriend, Gloria? And is Ted really making a move on Israel's widowed mother? Views: 18
Another brilliant story containing comedy, calamity and cool characters by acclaimed writer Jean Ure. Even though Tash and Emily go to a nunnery (well, an all girls' school, which amounts to the same thing!), they are into boys in a BIG WAY. They're also stepsisters and the hugest of best friends. So when their mum and dad have to go Peru for work for a couple of months, leaving the girls in their own flat in Aunty Jay's house, they are seriously excited. Of course they've got to take their weird elder sister, Ali, hundreds of her Star Trek videos and Fat Man the cat, but apart from that they are INDEPENDENT GIRLS. And when they find out that there's a dishy boy living in the flat downstairs, they just can't believe their luck... Views: 18
To: Lieutenant Joshua McCall Subject: Probationary Period Your reputation for bending the rules nearly cost you your badge, so we suggest you use your time off to think about how much being a cop means to you -- and to your family. This time, McCall, try to keep yourself out of trouble. Since you've gotten involved with the mysterious beauty tending bar in sleepy Sundown, Texas, we've investigated her -- and discovered she's a murder suspect. Romancing a fugitive isn't a good career move, McCall. And you may be forced to choose between the job you live for -- and the woman you can't live without. Views: 18
