Georgie's dad, George Smith is a highly controversial politician whose message is to get rid of non-white people from London's East End. Everyone assumes Georgie shares his father's views, even his father. But while he loves his dad, he's really not sure what he thinks. And then he begins to hear a voice in his head, the voice of a Muslim girl called Fatima ... Meanwhile Fatima is also contacting other children in difficult situations. When an attempt is made to kill George Smith he responds by planning a repeat of the historical Battle of Cable Street when Fascists demonstrating against Jewish immigrants confronted local people. How can the mysterious Fatima and her gang stop Smith, and which side will Georgie be on?By the acclaimed author of Ghostscape, this gripping story is a 'Heroes' for children dealing with issues of racism and immigration. Views: 11
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There was a time when Maeve O'Tullagh led a simple life; a time when she and her mother, Nuala, collected kelp on the foreshore near their cottage in Ard Macha; a time when she played among the Celtic ruins with her older brothers and daydreamed about the legendary Holy Isles, an enchanted land ruled in a past age by a beautiful goddess. But after Maeve's sister, Ishleen, is born, her mother sinks into a deep, impenetrable trance. For years, Maeve tries to help her mother "awaken," and then the unthinkable happens: Ishleen succumbs to the same mysterious ailment as Nuala. Heartbroken to think that her sister and her mother might be lost to her forever, Maeve sets off on an unimaginable quest to a world filled with fantastical creatures, a web of secrets, a handsome, devious villain who will stop at nothing to have her hand in marriage—braving them all to retrieve a powerful glowing stone that will help her recover the souls of her loved ones and bring them home to Ard Macha. An adventure-filled and spellbinding novel, The Fire Opal will enchant fantasy readers young and old. Views: 11
New York Times bestselling author Cheyenne McCray takes her red-hot Night Tracker series from the mean streets to the winding country roads—where the nights are darker, and a full moon casts an even greater shadow…As a half-human, half-Drow private eye, Nyx is the go-to girl for tracking Demons in the night. So when several of New York City’s Werewolves go missing, Alpha Werewolf Dmitri Beketov hires Nyx for the job. But this time, she must leave the dark alleys and bright lights behind…NO WEREWOLVES ALLOWED Nyx’s sixth sense tells her that life in the slow lane is a lot deadlier than it appears. Though she usually prefers to work solo, with this case she’s going to need all the help she can get. Enter Detective Adam Boyd: he’s watching her back, but is this human too sexy for his—and her—own good? Meanwhile, a powerful, malevolent force is exterminating paranorms and “unworthy” humans alike…and Nyx, still trying to get a foothold in her new surroundings, finds herself facing danger at every turn. “The hot new Night Tracker series promises plenty of thrills and chills…and sexy sizzle.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews Views: 11
Science Fiction/Fantasy. 17050 words long. First published in Fantasy and Science Fiction, 1954 Views: 11
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. But hispre-eminence is more than just extraordinary athletic ability: the lessons ofhis life-such as focus, passion, hard work, perseverance andaccountability-have shaped him into one of the most revered celebrities of the20th century.In this inspiring book Pat Williams, motivational speaker and senior vicepresident of the NBA's Orlando Magic, reveals Jordan's method for living alife of greatness that we can all incorporate into our lives. Fascinatinganecdotes and quotes from those who know Michael best provide a glimpse into apersona as sweeping and immense as any generation has ever witnessed. Pepperedwith examples from Williams's life and those of other star athletes andcelebrities, this uplifting book shows that we are, indeed, all capable offulfilling our full potential. Readers from all walks of life can appreciate andaspire to living life like a champion. Views: 11
Rules of Re-engagement by Loreth Anne White He should be dead. That was what Olivia Killinger thought when her former fiance appeared at her door sixteen years after his "death." Now Jacques Sauvage was asking for her help to bring down a deadly syndicate--which was led by her own father. Olivia had never stopped loving Jacques, but how could she trust the man? She knew he needed her help...but did he also want to reignite the passion that had once burned between them? Views: 11
On a journey from the Jersey Shore to the Pacific Ocean the driver crosses an America twisted beyond all recognition, pursued by ghosts of his traumatic past, and by the police, who have discovered the horrifying secrets of his basement. On and off the road, we glimpse the lives of people who are touched by the driver in one way or another - a porn star who can no longer perform; a widower looking for love; two parents who return day after day to the spot where their son was killed. The driver meddles, mixes and murders, heading towards his own macabre realisation of the American Dream. Views: 11