Mitchell is the ultimate bully. In fact, he’s pretty much ruining Austin’s life. So, when the bully needs to be rescued, will Austin save him and face his worst fear at the same time? What would you do? This fast-paced adventure will have you wondering which is worse - to be the 'bully' or the 'bullied'!Austin is just a normal adolescent boy, trying to fit in and be popular, when his worst enemy shows up at his school. Mitchell is one of those automatically popular kids, and for some reason he is intent on making Austin’s life as miserable as possible. He succeeds. But, when they embark on a field trip to the Florida Keys, the true meaning of courage and heroism is revealed. This exciting, action packed novel delves deeper into what is really going on inside the minds of the bully and the bullied, and the outcome may surprise you. Views: 628
For Tres Navarre, English professor turned private investigator, business has lately taken a drastic turn south. But if chasing down bail jumpers, adulterous spouses, and workmen's comp cases seemed like the dregs of the PI game, it was at least a living. Not as much could be said for tracking down a man like Will "the Ghost" Stirman. The stone-cold killer has just staged a bloody escape from the Floresville State Penitentiary with a gang of violent cons as spooked by Stirman as those on the outside who helped put him behind bars. And no one seems more worried than Navarre's boss and mentor, Erainya Manos. It was her husband along with rival PI Sam Barrera who built the case that sent Stirman away. But Erainya's husband is dead and she's certain Stirman won't let that stand in the way of his taking revenge against her and her adopted son. All of Navarre's instincts are screaming that there's more to this case than meets the eye. But Erainya won't tell him--and Sam Barrera seems to be escaping into a strange twilight from a truth too terrible to remember. That leaves Tres to dig into a twisted mystery of greed, vigilantism, and murder, where lives are bought and sold and the line between guilt and innocence is razor-thin. Meanwhile, Stirman and his gang are coming, leaving behind them a trail of brutal, unforgiving violence that will end in an area of San Antonio known as Southtown--but that may soon just as well be called hell on earth. Views: 626
G.A. Henty was a 19th century British novelist known for historical action and adventure books, many of which were best sellers in his day. Even today, classics like The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake\'s Flag (1883) and In Freedom\'s Cause (1885) are still widely read. Views: 626
In The Chance, New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delves deeply into a theme that resonates with us all: It’s never too late for those willing to take a chance.
Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other, and sealed them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later and read them. But now, as that date arrives, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches television to catch a glimpse of her old friend —Nolan, now an NBA star, whose terrible personal tragedies fueled his faith and athletic drive in equal measure. But Nolan also suffers from a transcendent loneliness that nothing has ever eased. Views: 625
And action! Z knows what she's doing when it comes to making movies. She's an expert at stop-motion video. In this first book about the aspiring filmmaker, Z has to make a whole new kind of movie--a documentary--and it's harder than she thought. Z wants to wow the judges, but she's not sure her ideas are good enough for a film festival. With the help of her friends, Z shoots a lot of footage, but something about it doesn't feel right. Should she start over? As she tries to make a movie she can be proud of, Z discovers that to be a real filmmaker, she'll first have to be her real self. Views: 625
In her first ever story collection, Jansson revealed the clarity of vision and light philosophical touch that were to become her hallmark. From the good listener who begins to betray the secrets confided to her, to vignettes of a city storm or the slow halting of spring, these stories are gifts of originality and depth. Views: 624
Life had always been predictable for Ann . . . until she met her college roommates, Niki and Hildy. Niki is always in motion, brash, often vulgar, with a philosophy of "win at any cost." And Hildy's aura of serene wisdom cloaks a most unusual way of looking at things. They became inseparable -- until something happened that changed their lives forever. Views: 623
Yazmin lands a job in a theatre box office and gets to party with actors! She jokingly challenges colleague Suki to a contest and they end up shaking hands on it. The winner will be the girl who finds herself an actor boyfriend first. Trouble is, Suki oozes confidence and Yazmin is painfully shy with men. Will she be able to overcome her shyness and win the crazy challenge?Eighteen-year-old Yazmin is over the moon when she lands her dream job in the Two Masks Theatre box office. She can't wait to get paid to watch plays and party with actors in the most exciting place in town!On her second day at work, she jokingly challenges colleague Suki to a contest. The winner will be the girl who finds herself an actor boyfriend first. Suki loves the idea and they end up shaking hands on it. Problem is, Suki oozes confidence but Yazmin is painfully shy with men. Will she be able to overcome her shyness and win the crazy challenge?Stars and Hearts is the first book in the lighthearted Stage Door series. Views: 622
A classic novel from the mind of the storyteller who captures the imagination of readers from around the world, and across two generations. The final exam for Dr. Matson's Advanced Survival class was meant to be just that: only a test. But something has gone terribly wrong...and now Rod Walker and his fellow students are stranded somewhere unknown in the universe, beyond contact with Earth, at the other end of a tunnel in the sky. Stripped of all comforts, hoping for a passage home that may never appear, the castaways must band together or perish. For Rod and his fellow survivors, this is one test where failure is not an option.... Views: 622
When two children at a Halloween party, decide to go looking for their friend in the woods, they find something they weren't expecting.Logan Reed was18 years old, 5’11’’ tall with jet black hair cut tight around his head, long on top and brown eyes with a handsome face. He was one of those sporty lads that had to be a winner at any cost; he hated losing and would go to any lengths to be the best. Given his attitude he wasn’t the most liked kid in school, not that it bothered him much.When he wasn’t chasing the gold medal, Logan was a nice polite lad who used manners more than most lads of his age. Right now though he wasn’t trying to win any sporting event, he was trying to win over the affections and attentions of one Joss Kisswater. She just happened to be the prettiest girl in the school as well as the best at sports. She’d recently come over from California and with her stunning good looks, blonde hair, golden suntan and American accent meant that Joss was on lots of boy’s minds. He believed though they were a match made in heaven and destined to be together; all he had to do was convince her of it. The problem was three other lads were also trying to get her and they were better than him at one thing, the one thing Joss loved and he was crap at - Surfing. Logan had done some surfing before the school put him with a group that was already a few days in to their lessons, he could get to his knees no problem, it was standing that he found very difficult. Logan was now more determined to learn how to surf than ever, he was going to win the competition that was being held the day before the party on the beach and he had only one more day left. It wasn’t enough time. His solution was to practise alone at night and there was to be a full moon tonight so he’d have plenty of light.Pulling the zip up on his wetsuit Logan slipped in to the water, the light from the moon reflected on the waves giving the water an eerie silvery glow. Two things would now put Logan’s life at risk, the first was his single mindedness and the second was his complete lack of knowledge about the currents and tides. Logan made up his mind that his only chance of surviving was to head for the rocks and climb his way out and back to safety.Clay Norton was a top Australian surfer and he finds Logan and helps him to surf, the problem is that Clay doesn’t turn out to be the man Logan thinks he is. Views: 621
In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare - wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can make you hallucinate and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Expressions must be learned, and only the famous Facesmiths can teach a person to show (or fake) joy, despair or fear - at a price. Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a little girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying to those around her that she must wear a mask at all times. For Neverfell's emotions are as obvious on her face as those of the most skilled Facesmiths, though entirely genuine. And that makes her very dangerous indeed ... Views: 621
The story of a 10 year old boy who moves to the tropics of Broome, in the Kimberley, Western Australia. The journal follows him around Broome, setting up house, finding new friends and coping with the heat. Besides his adventures with the Scouts and tennis, he dreams of going places, mainly flying to the stars.The story of a 10 year old boy whose parents leave Melbourne and settle in Broome, 4,000 kms away in the tropics on Roebuck Bay.It tells of his adventures with other boys, his dog, Lassie, and how they cope in the heat. We learn about setting up house, starting at a new school, and living life very similar to Melbourne, except for the heat (though Melbourne has been having hot weather).In between his waking adventures with Scouts and tennis, are his adventures in his dreams. Guaranteed to keep a 10 year old amused. Views: 621
