Set in ancient China, DREAMING OF ZHOU GONG is a beautiful story of Hudan, one of the mysterious Wu who lives on the sacred mountain of Li Shan. The Wu have been living in isolation for decades while the Shang Emperor and his enchantress have ruled the land. It has been a terrible time for the common people and the noble Ji brothers are keen to bring the emperor′s arrogant bloodthirsty reign to an end. They believe an ancient prophecy has predicted the fall of the Shang emperor and they are keen to enact it, but first they must journey to the mountain and seek out the Wu.When the Ji brothers join forces with the beautiful, enigmatic Hudan and her equally mysterious tiger sister, they begin a powerful journey of love and adventure.But the Shang emperor is not their greatest threat. There is a dark curse that has plagued the rulers of the land for generations. And the mysterious Sons of the Sky who visit Hudan in her dreams have a plan to destroy it. Can Hudan trust them?DREAMING OF ZHOU GONG is a beautitful, evocative journey through ancient China. Views: 126
Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library.Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route. And the stakes are very high.In this cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Night in the Museum, Agatha Award winner Chris Grabenstein uses rib-tickling humor to create the perfect tale for his quirky characters. Old fans and new readers will become enthralled with the crafty twists and turns of this ultimate library experience.ReviewStarred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2013:“An ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka.”Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2013:"Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at and references to children’s book titles, this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike." About the AuthorCHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of The Crossroads and The Hanging Hill as well as several adult thrillers. He used to write TV and radio commercials and has written for The Muppets. Chris was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, when he was 10. After college, he moved to New York City to become an actor and writer. Currently, Chris and his wife, JJ, live in New York City with three cats and a dog named Fred who starred in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Broadway. Views: 125
Charlie continues down her path in SYNERGY - the third book of the SEE series. SYNERGY begins with Charlie coming to grips with a string of horrific nightmares; visions in which she is surrounded by death. Ashes fall from the skies and cover the ground. Is this a piece of her past? A terrible future? And still Charlie stands by her love. Draven, afflicted by some unknown torment, seems determined to separate himself from her. As he struggles with his own demons Charlie discovers a devotion to him she never fully realized. Within herself, she finds the drive to help guide Draven through his pain, but is she prepared to face the full nature of this boy she has loved for so long? But fate has much in store for these star-crossed lovers. Forces conspire to pull them into Esterious, brought by a team of mysterious new allies, led by a girl - Madison’s enigmatic twin. All the while Silas watches over Charlie, threatening to kill Draven should they make one misstep. Can Charlie continue her hunt for Bianca and help Draven conquer his inner terrors? And what of these new ‘friends’, compelling them to venture into new worlds? Will Charlie and her friends withstand the dangers that await as they rush to save two imperiled rulers from a doom that threatens millions of lives across multiple dimensions? Views: 125
1941:
an hour before the attack on Pearl Harbour, a man from the future
materialises in President Roosevelt’s office. His offer of military aid
may cut the War and its pending atrocities short, and alter the course
of the future . . . The future: welcome to Mars, where the lives of
three ordinary people become entwined in one dingy smokesbar the moment
an assassin opens fire. The target: the mysterious Bill Glimmung. But is
Glimmung even real? The truth might just be found in the remote FDR
Mountains, an empty place, apparently of no significance, but where
digital intelligences may be about to bring to fruition a long-held
dream of the stars . . . Mixing mystery and science fiction, the
Holocaust and the Mars of both Edgar Rice Burroughs and Philip K. Dick,
Martian Sands is a story of both the past and future, of hope, and love,
and of finding meaning—no matter where—or when—you are. Views: 125
Gwen has lived a hard life. She has endured many situations that would have broken a weaker person. But she has found love in her life and it keeps her from completely losing it when things get rough. That is, until one day a man enters her life that changes everything. Will this man help Gwen become a stronger woman or will he completely destroy her? This is an erotic book with F/F, F/F/M, M/F situations and not intended for people under 18 Views: 125
One dedicated woman...giving voice to the suffering of many Born to an unavailable mother and an abusive father, Dorothea Dix longs simply to protect and care for her younger brothers, Charles and Joseph. But at just fourteen, she is separated from them and sent to live with relatives to be raised properly. Lonely and uncertain, Dorothea discovers that she does not possess the ability to accept the social expectations imposed on her gender and she desires to accomplish something more than finding a suitable mate. Yearning to fulfill her God-given purpose, Dorothea finds she has a gift for teaching and writing. Her pupils become a kind of family, hearts to nurture, but long bouts of illness end her teaching and Dorothea is adrift again. It's an unexpected visit to a prison housing the mentally ill that ignites an unending fire in Dorothea's heart--and sets her on a journey that will take her across the nation, into the halls of the Capitol, befriending... Views: 125
A cold night's silent majesty hides a bitter secret[unknown-8230] Though she is deeply loved by her parents, the fact that Lydia Brand is adopted has always made her different from her close-knit Amish community. But as Christmas approaches and she begins to search for answers about her biological parents, more questions surface. Soon it seems that the deaths of two women in her small town may not be coincidences, after all. And her pursuit of the truth has left her only with hints of a dark secret - and threats from an unseen adversary. While she does her best to stave off advances from her parents' preferred suitor, Lydia discovers that her heart truly belongs to the man who's been there all along: her friend Josh Yoder. It's only with his help that Lydia can ensure that the stillness of a winter's night means peace[unknown-8230]and not danger. Views: 125
A classic story for girls, by L.T. Meade. Views: 124
