The war is over. But can there ever truly be peace? 'Thestory is equal parts Downton Abbey and wartimeaction, with enough romance and intrigueto make it 100% not-put-down-able.' - AustralianWomen's Weekly on Miss Lily's Lovely LadiesAustralian heiress Sophie Higgs was 'a rose of no-man's land', founding hospitals across war-torn Europe during the horror that was WW1.Now, in the 1920s, Sophie's wartime work must be erased so that the men who returned can find some kind of 'normality'.Sophie is, however, a graduate of the mysterious Miss Lily's school of charm and intrigue, and once more she risks her own life as she attempts to save others still trapped in the turmoil and aftermath of war.But in this new world, nothing is clear, in politics or in love. For the role of men has changed too. Torn between the love of three very different men, Sophie will face her greatest danger yet as she attempts an impossible journey across the world to save Nigel, Earl of Shillings - and her... Views: 21
People line up around the block to buy Mama Tova's cupcakes. But who could be trying to steal her secret recipe? The Aldens follow the clues to a cupcake contest, where they must find a thief using their mystery-solving skills—and their taste buds, too! Views: 21
Rock, melting like butter on a hot stove! It is hard to believe, but that is what happens on San Luz, a small island off the coast of South America. When Rick Brant and his pal Dan Scott fly to the famous resort island to join Rick's father, head of the Spindrift Scientific Foundation, a seemingly inactive volcano is about to explode in an eruption which could easily blow San Luz off the map.
The immediate threat is to a small town at the foot of the volcano, where the air reeks with the fumes of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide, and it is here that Rick and Scotty help Dr. Brant and his scientist associates set up headquarters, in the hope of finding a way of controlling an eruption that is growing into a certainty with fantastic speed.
But their efforts to save the island town are hindered by the superior forces of nature, the superstitious fatalism of the people - and sabotage!
With the earth opening up all around them, Rick, Scotty, and the scientists have little hope of preventing a catastrophe, until a decision is made to unleash the awesome power of atomic energy in a desperate last attempt to fight the volcanic eruption.
Jam-packed with excitement and swift, tense action, The Flaming Mountain has all the elements that have made the Rick Brant Science Adventure series a favorite with boys all over the world. Views: 21
Johnny Maverick and his friends Tom and Stu want to win the prizes donated for their hockey team's Valentine's Day dance fundraiser. Whoever wins the dance contest takes home all the prizes, one of which is a graphite hockey stick. When the boys learn that Connie, the new girl in Howling, is a great dancer, they each want her as their dance partner. But they don't think about asking her to go with them until it's too late. And as usual, things don't turn out as planned for Johnny and his friends. Views: 21
The Night Fairies' magic is missing—and now Fairyland is in the dark!Rachel and Kirsty can't wait for their week at Camp Stargaze! They'll get to roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and sleep in cool cabins. But when the Night Fairies' magic goes missing, Rachel and Kirsty have another activity to add to their list—helping their fairy friends!Jack Frost has kidnapped all the fireflies. Now Rachel and Kirsty have to help Lexi the Firefly Fairy track them down—but can they do that in the dark? Views: 21
There was a story that Mama read to Jiro:Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter livedalone in a little cottage. One winter day hefound a crane struggling in a snare and set itfree.When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu'sgarden, he sees a crane and remembersthat story.Much like the crane, the legend comes tolife—and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself in aworld woven between dream and reality.Which is which?Allen Say creates a tale about many thingsat once: the power of story, the allure ofthe imagined, and the gossamer line betweentruth and fantasy. For who among us hasn'timagined ourselves in our own favoritefairy tale? Views: 21
Fairies and princesses — a magical combination!Rachel and Kirsty are so excited to spend the week at the Golden Palace. They're going to live like real princesses! But before long, they discover that something is terribly wrong. The Princess Fairies' magic tiaras are missing! Without them, both Fairyland and the human world are a royal mess.Sweet treats have turned sour, now that Lizzie the Sweet Treats Fairy's magic tiara is gone! But Rachel and Kirsty are determined to find it . . . before the goblins do.Find the missing tiara in each book and help save the princess magic! Views: 21
Join the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Eleanor's magic comb is in goblin hands — but not for long, if Rachel and Kirsty get their way! Without it, Snow White will never get back in her story! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic! Views: 21
Product DescriptionThe adventure continues in the Ranger's Apprentice companion trilogy! Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians' most sacred artifact, the Andomal, is stolen--and the Herons are to blame. To find redemption they must track down the thief Zavac and recover the Andomal. But that means traversing stormy seas, surviving a bitter winter, and battling a group of deadly pirates willing to protect their prize at all costs. Even Brotherband training and the help of Skandia's greatest warrior may not be enough to ensure that Hal and his friends return home with the Andomal--or their lives.About the AuthorJohn Flanagan lives in Manly, Australia. Views: 21
Ian first met Abbie the orangutan when they were trapped together on a sinking freighter in the middle of a cyclone. Now Ian is taking Abbie back home, giving her freedom in the jungles of Borneo. But it's not as simple as he thought it would be. There is something much worse than a cyclone waiting for them this time ... The thrilling sequel to Wreck! Views: 21
