Alfred Kropp was just trying to survive high school when his guardian uncle gets him roped into a suspicious get-rich-quick scheme that changes his life forever: stealing Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur. But after Alfred unwittingly delivers the sword into the hands of a man with enormously evil intentions, he sets off on an unlikely quest to try to right his wrong and save the world from imminent destruction. This gripping, fast-paced, hilarious novel is both a thrilling adventure story and an engaging account of one boy's coming of age. Views: 395
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D'Anu witch Silver Ashcroft walks a perilous line by practicing gray magic—but she must protect herself and the ones she loves at all costs. Silver witnesses evil beyond comprehension, and knows it's up to her, alone. That is, until she meets Hawk.Hawk is a Tuatha D'Danann warrior, one of the powerful beings descended from the Fae. In his world, duty has always come before pleasure. When he meets Silver, the lines blur and the sensual witch might be too much of a distraction from the terrors that lie in wait.Only the strongest will survive the upcoming battle in San Francisco. The forces of darkness have become more powerful than ever. Warrior and witch must trust in their hearts above all else—for to claim victory, they must first claim each other.*The Forbidden was formerly published with the title Forbidden Magic Views: 395
Children’s Animal Bedtime Story: Mother West Wind "WHERE" Stories Another exciting adventure by Thornton Burgess and illustrated by Harrison Cady brings to life those adorable woodland creatures from the Green Forest and the Green Meadows. Chapters make this an ideal bedtime book. Selected from the Vintage Collection of author R.F. Gilmor for a new generation of young readers and for little hands to hold and to love. Views: 394
One moment can change a life forever. Fifteen-year-old Izzy has it all -- a loving family, terrific friends, a place on the cheerleading squad. But her comfortable world crumbles when a date with a senior ends in a car crash and she loses her right leg. Suddenly nothing is the same. The simplest tasks become enormous challenges. Her friends don't seem to know how to act around her. Her family is supportive, but they don't really want to deal with how much she's hurting. Then Rosamunde extends a prickly offer of friendship. Rosamunde definitely isn't the kind of girl Izzy would have been friends with in her old life. But Rosamunde may be the only person who can help Izzy face her new one. Views: 393
Tim LaHaye has called Babylon Rising his most exciting series ever, and The Europa Conspiracy is the most thrilling and suspenseful installment yet. Reaching back to some of the most dramatic and p Views: 392
The Claverings is a novel about a young man starting out in life, who must find himself a profession and a wife; and of a young woman who made a marriage of convenience and must abide the consequences. Views: 392
After their olive crop fails, Maria fears that her family will have to abandon their farm on the new island colony. Then, one night she dreams of a mysterious beautiful lady shrouded by trees with branches hung with hundreds of little suns. They are oranges like the ones Maria's parents once ate in their homeland, Valencia, Spain. That very day Maria and her family plant the seeds that soon yield a magnificent orange grove and save the farm. But who was the mysterious lady who appeared in her dream and will Maria ever find her again?
From the Hardcover edition. Views: 392
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-born English novelist. His success is even more amazing since he did not learn to speak English until he was in his 20Žs. ConradŽs narrative style places him at the beginning of the Modernist period of literature. Gaspar Ruiz was written in 1904. This story was the only piece of Conrad\'s fiction ever adapted by the author for cinema, as Gaspar the Strong Man (1920.). An excerpt from this adventure story reads ôThat voice, senores, proceeded from the head of Gaspar Ruiz. Of his body I could see nothing. Some of his fellow-captives had clambered upon his back. He was holding them up. His eyes blinked without looking at me. That and the moving of his lips was all he seemed able to manage in his overloaded state. And when I turned round, this head, that seemed more than human size resting on its chin under a multitude of other heads, asked me whether I really desired to quench the thirst of the captives.ö Views: 391
The year is 1868, and fourteen-year-old Alika and his younger brother, Sulu, are hunting for seals on an ice floe attached to their island in the Arctic. Suddenly the ice starts to shake, and they hear a loud crack--the terrible sound of the floe breaking free from land. The boys watch with horror as the dark expanse of water between the ice and the shore rapidly widens, and they start drifting south--away from their home, their family, and everything they've ever known.
Throughout their six-month-long journey down the Greenland Strait, the brothers face bitter cold, starvation, and most frightening of all, vicious polar bears. But they still remain hopeful that one day they'll be rescued.
This thrilling new adventure story from bestselling author Theodore Taylor is a moving testament to the bond between brothers--and to the strength of the human spirit.
Includes a map, a glossary of Inuit words and phrases, and an author's note.. Views: 390
All of Wally's friends have cooler stuff than he does, and even his prayers have turned into, "Dear God, gimme, gimme, gimme" until Dad drags him along on an aid project to Africa. He meets a boy his age who shows him what really counts in life and the key to real happiness. Views: 390
NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Cat-shifter Prince Falke commands the Var armies, so it's a little embarrassing when a beautiful female kidnaps him in his shifted form. Since no one knows where to send a rescue party, it's up to him to use all his training and powers of seduction to find his way back home. Captain Samantha Dorsey and her men are on a mission to complete a scavenger hunt and claim the prize money. Drunk and feeling like some fun, they snag the last thing on their list—a primitive wild beast. The next morning she realizes that they got more than they bargained for...they kidnaped a warrior prince. Lords of the Var Series The cat-shifter princes were raised to not believe in love, especially love for one woman, and they will do everything in their power to live up to their father's expectations. Oh, how the mighty will fall. Nominated for the 2007 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice... Views: 390
Another fantastic adventure in NY TIMES bestselling author Chris d'Lacey's dragon saga!
In the thrilling third book in Chris d'Lacey's popular series, David Rain is faced with a perilous task. ICEFIRE's evil sibyl Gwilanna is back, this time determined to resurrect the dragon Gawain on the ice cap of the Tooth of Ragnar. Can David and his friends stop her before it's too late? Views: 388
Whether you’re a veteran grandma or a Nana-to-be, this collection of stories will warm your heart and make you laugh about the universal experiences of being a grandmother: the phone call that announces your baby will become a mom herself; the first time you hold the most beautiful grandson or granddaughter in the world; and the day you’re on babysitting duty and realize that major issues are minor infractions best solved with love instead of lectures. This book celebrates the memories we make and the times we cherish with grandmothers: the women who can both spoil and be stern; who provide unconditional love and invaluable wisdom; and who can share sage advice while sharing an ice cream.
Chicken Soup for the Grandma’s Soul is the perfect thank you to grandmothers everywhere—those special women who enrich our lives with joy and love. Views: 388
