Ten edgy stories from the streets of Britain and the US, inspired by the pressures of being a twenty-first century boy.Teenage boys are trouble. It's in the news, on the front page – everywhere you look they're doing drugs, messing with knives, terrorizing communities. But what if it's become a self-fulfilling prophecy? What if you're 13, an OK kid in a bad life? What if you're more urban poet than ganster rapper? What if deep-down you want to make your mum proud, but you've got to live up to your rep, be a bro, beat or be beaten? Gangs. Hoodies. Young offenders. How do you be a boy in a world that's already got you tagged? Views: 17
Ash Rover wants to do something important with his life.When he discovers a phoenix egg, he gets his wish.But the magical bird brings trouble to Ash's village.Soon Ash is not only the unlikely Keeper of the Phoenix, he is also on a desperate quest to save his family and friends. Keeper of the Phoenix is the first book in an exciting junior fiction fantasy trilogy by Australian author Aleesah Darlison. Young readers will eagerly devour this novel of evil wizards, mythical creatures and magic spells. The adventure continues in Taker of the Kraken (Book 2) and Sentry to the Centaurs (Book 3). Aleesah can be found online at aleesahdarlison.com/ Views: 17
Leona is very focused on her studies and is especially busy as the lead vocalist in the Star Darlings band. Star-Zaps start buzzing, and the girls know it's probably time for one of them to head to Wishworld. It's Leona's turn, and she's bursting with excitement. She can't wait to get there and become a successful Wish-Granter. But she'll have to challenge herself to put her own desires aside and truly understand what her Wisher needs—before her Countdown Clock runs out of time. Views: 16
Tony Bradman creates a thrilling narrative retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy, Julius Caesar. MarcusBrutus is a close friend of Julius Caesar, emperor of Rome. So how does he find himself involved in a tangled plot for hisassassination? The conspirators and the public become embroiled in thenever-ending political machinations of the great empire, with strugglesfor leadership and power. And once theterrible chain of events has been set in motion, is there any way of stopping them, or any way out? The Shakespeare Today series captures the magic of Shakespeare's original play and sets it in an accessible and contemporary style. Views: 15
Girls ages 2-5 will love this exciting full-color Little Golden Book retelling of the new Barbie spring 2013 direct-to-DVD movie. Views: 14
In this story that takes place after the events in Barrett's Damaged Series, Special Agent Zeke Cabot surprises Anne Reynolds with a much needed romantic Christmas trip to Chicago to celebrate Zeke's progress in recovering from PTSD and to re-affirm their growing relationship. Views: 14
Beatrice More is no average third-grader. She is a list-making, hyperorganized perfectionist whose laid-back parents and messy little sister consistently frustrate her high standards. And when a new house, a new neighborhood and new friends are thrown into the mix, Beatrice sends the family into a comic tailspin, all in the name of "professionalism." Despite her most feverish organizational efforts, Beatrice ultimately discovers that some of the best experiences are the ones you can't control. Views: 14
Criminals and their crimes have fascinated us for many years and sometimes it is hard not to be impressed by the sheer brilliance of their intellectual capabilities. The title evil genius springs to mind when one thinks of the way they plan their complex crimes down to the very last detail. This book recounts the stories of more than fifty of the most ruthless, devious and notorious criminals of all time and describes the way they masterminded their crimes.Contents:Ancient Evil including Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan and Marquis de SadeFemale Fiends including Countess Bathory and Lucretia BorgiaOrganised Crime including The Mafia, Triads, The Krays, The Medellin Cartel, Lucky Luciano and Al CaponeSpies and Double Agents including Mata Hari, Klaus Fuchs and The Cambridge SpiesMurderers, Outlaws and Thieves including Bonnie and Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly and Pretty Boy FloydTerrorists including Abu Nidal, Baader Meinhof, Carlos the Jackal and Osama Bin... Views: 13
Follow Nemo on an exciting day at school. Views: 13
What would you do for fame, money, success or a Gucci handbag? Would you lie, steal, cheat, blackmail, double-cross your best friend, sleep with a stranger, sleep with multiple strangers? Like it or not some people certainly would, many of whom live and work in the public eye receive adoration from devoted fans who would do anything for them in spite of their questionable, sometimes criminal actions.Infamous Scandals investigates the real-life stories that have rocked our perception of moral behaviour. Bill Clinton, Anna Nicole Smith, Gary Glitter and Mike Tyson are just some of the scoundrels included in this book for any fan of the celebrity 'kiss and tell'. Views: 12
The Belle of the ball stars in her second Disney Princess chapter book! When Mrs. Potts tells Belle about a winter ball that she used to attend years ago, Belle suggests they plan their very own dance at the castle! But although Belle is excited, she wishes that she could wear the special charm bracelet that her father made for her. The Enchanted Objects (along with the help of the Beast!) decide to surprise Belle and make a bracelet for her. Will they finish it in time? Views: 12
There are lots of strange things going on at Starling Academy these days: Leona is devastated about her Wish Pendant failure. Ophelia, the newest Star Darling, is completely clueless. Vega's roommate, Piper, is getting on her last nerve. And Scarlet? Who knows? She's nowhere to be found! So when by-the-book Vega gets sent to Wishworld on the next mission, she finds herself very distracted. Why is her Wisher so secretive? Vega needs to solve this puzzle fast. Time is running out and Starland needs every drop of wish energy it can get! Views: 11
