Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It's a disaster!Luckily, there's a spare suit of armour and a very small boy called Ralph who's willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire-breathers. But there's a teeny weeny surprise in store . . .Fourteen fantastically funny stories from master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, full of time travel and tortoises, monsters and mayhem!'So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!' - King ArthurReview• "So funny I dropped my spoon laughing!" --King Arthur About the AuthorTERRY PRATCHETT is the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. Raising Steam is his fortieth Discworld novel. His books have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he is the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. After falling out with his keyboard he now talks to his computer. Occasionally, these days, it answers back. Views: 24
Check out the laugh-inducing, phobia-reducing final book in the School of Fear trilogy! Is school out forever at the School of Fear? A nosy reporter is planning a scandalous expose on eccentric Mrs. Wellington and her unorthodox teaching methods, and the news is sure to put an end to the school. Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, Garrison, and the new student Hyacinth must convince Sylvie that their teacher and the school are perfectly normal. But how can they accomplish this when Mrs. Wellington is just so... odd? With the fate of their beloved school in their hands, the children now share a new fear--failure. Views: 24
Little Horse had never known the sky to be so black, the air so still. He heard the big horses whinny again. Little Horse's fear grew. The adventures of Little Horse continue as he makes his way back to the valley of little horses and his mother The storm sets Little Horse free from the fence holding him captive, free to do what he has wanted to do since the day the river carried him around its bend and away from his home-find his way back to the valley of the little horses and his mother. But where should he turn, and how will he ever return home alive with all of the obstacles facing him? Travel with Little Horse as he struggles against unfriendly horses, a malicious bird, a pouncing cat, a smoky fire, and more to find his way home. Views: 24
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a classic story about second chances, featuring the beloved Baxter family and a young father who finds his whole world turned upside down on the eve of his divorce.From their first meeting, to their stunning engagement and lavish wedding, to their happily-ever-after, Noah and Emily Carter were meant to be together. Theirs is a special kind of love and they want the world to know. They've been letting more than a million adoring fans follow their lives @ThisIsLove since the day Noah proposed to Emily on bended knee. But behind the carefully-staged photos and entertaining posts, their life is anything but a fairy tale and Noah's obsession has ruined everything. Distraught, Emily reaches out to her friend Kari Baxter Taylor and tells her the truth: Noah and Emily have decided to call it quits and Noah is leaving in the morning. Kari prays for a miracle. But deep inside, Kari knows she needs a... Views: 24
From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been fourteen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White — the hero of the #1 bestseller The Inner Circle — discovers a killer in Washington, DC who's meticulously recreating the crimes of the world's most famous assassins: John Wilkes Booth. Charles Guiteau. Leon Czolgosz. Lee Harvey Oswald. But what's scariest of all is what all four assassins have in common. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong? Beecher is about to find out the truth: that over the course of a hundred years, all four assassins were secretly working together. What was their purpose? Who do they really work for? And why are they planning to killing the President today? Beecher's about to find out. And most terrifying, he's about to come face-to-face with the fifth assassin. Views: 24
Sixteen-year-old werewolf princess Ashling Boru is different from other
wolves—she was able to shift to wolf form at birth. Rather than bringing
pride to her family, it brings fear, and as a result, she is forced to
live in seclusion in Ireland’s countryside. Ashling’s reputation is
further blackened when she refuses her betrothed and defies the ancient
laws. When her pack’s oldest rivals begin hunting her, she finds herself
in the small town of York Harbor, Maine—far from everything she’s ever
known.In Maine, she crosses paths with the dark and
rebellious Grey Donavan, and something ignites within her soul. There’s
just one problem: Grey is human. Their instant connection turns into a
passionate romance, and Ashling begins to believe she can create her own
life outside of wolf laws. When she begins to uncover long-buried pack
secrets—secrets that threaten to destroy all she holds dear—Ashling’s
courage and tenacity are tested. Will she choose her deep and enduring
love for Grey, or will she follow Old Mother’s path to her destiny? Views: 24
From man's best friend to wild beasts, five of the most enduring tales of animals in literature—together in one collection for animal lovers of all ages. Animals as characters have played a significant part in literature, from Aesop's ancient fables and the Garden of Eden story to contemporary literature. Gathered in this single volume are some of the most memorable animal stories that continue to stand the test of time. The Jungle Book: Travel to the wilds of colonial India in this collection of seven tales centered on a young boy named Mowgli, who is raised by wolves in the jungle—with a supporting cast featuring a bear, a panther, a tiger, a python, and a tribe of monkeys. Black Beauty: A nineteenth-century English horse recounts his dramatic life story, from his carefree youth on the farm to trying times pulling cabs in London. The Call of the Wild: Buck the dog lived a happy life in... Views: 24
Spy Dog LARA is in for the ride of her life!When Ben wins a competition to name a new rollercoaster, the Cook family head off to Enchanted Towers for the grand opening. LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are looking forward to water rides, ghost trains - and candyfloss!At the park, Princess Pretty and her Troll Prince join the Cooks to welcome pop-star Summer Rayne to open the new ride. But a pick-pocket is on the loose and Lara is determined to catch the thief before the grand opening. It's time to buckle-up for a hair-raising Spy Dog adventure! Visit Andrew Cope's website at www.spydog451.co.uk for competitions and author-visit information Spy Dog was the winner of the Richard and Judy Developing Reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award! Views: 24
The Kansas prairie in 1878 is the setting for this mystery about a girl who gets a new stepmother—a woman who may not be what she appearsIda Kate Deming lives on the Kansas prairie with her father. Once a lonely outpost, Hays City is now a bustling town where the twelve-year-old impatiently awaits the arrival of papa's mail-order bride. Ida Kate lost her beloved mother when she was ten. Now someone new will share their lives, along with the seemingly endless chores. And the best part is, Ida Kate will have a new mother and a new little brother, as well. But when Caroline Fairchild steps off the train, she doesn't look at all the way she described herself in her letters. Instead of being tall and thin, she's short. And her hair is the wrong color. And she definitely isn't allergic to cats. As Ida Kate races to uncover the truth before her father marries Caroline, a blizzard endangers her new family, and Ida Kate has to figure out... Views: 24
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Master and apprentice. Chosen by fate. Destined for conflict.
There is increasing tension between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Anakin still feels responsible for the death of a Jedi Council member — a guilt he does not think Obi-Wan can help him overcome.
Obi-Wan feels he is a less-than-perfect Master — trying to teach a less-than-perfect apprentice.
It is with these feelings that Obi-Wan and Anakin head to the last free planets of the Uziel system to make a daring rescue attempt. When the rescue goes awry and Anakin is taken prisoner, the Master and Padawan must overcome their conflict — or a planet will die. Views: 24
When Emilia de Wit ran away to New York City, she planned everything to a T. Plane ticket, purchased. Cute apartment, rented online. Subway map, printed and highlighted. This was no ordinary trip — this was Emilia's declaration of independence. Her chance to escape the disaster her life has become. To get away from the horrible scandal that has rocked Amsterdam, the scandal that is all her dad's fault. To see if her mom, the glamorous, world-famous artist, will even notice. New York steals Emilia's heart at first sight — even though absolutely nothing goes to plan. She didn't plan to end up homeless on a stranger's doorstep. She didn't plan to make friends with Seth, Abby, and Jim. And she could never have known that Hurricane Sandy would be barreling up the coast, straight for the city. All she wanted was to get away from her parents, her problems, her life... but when the storm hits and the power goes out, Emilia feels farther from home than she could have imagined. Views: 24
