What could possibly make Thor—the massive and mighty god of thunder and protector of all his people—put on a bridal gown?It all begins when the source of Thor's power, his beloved hammer, is stolen. Unfortunately for Thor, the plan to get it back requires that he dress in fancy finery and be packed off to marry the king of the giants. Luckily, Thialfi the goat boy—along with his snarky charges, Grinder and Gat-Tooth—have come along. Working behind the scenes, Thialfi just may be able to save the day . . . which is only fair, since it's his fault the hammer was stolen in the first place.This book is a hilarious take on the only comedy in Norse mythology, complete with talking goats, cross-dressing gods, and the warm wit that has made Bruce Coville beloved by millions. Views: 102
Is it True Love? (Circle the correct answer.) 1. You are dating an incredible boy named Stephen. He's good-looking, sexy, kind, funny, and smart. But you can't stop fantasizing about Sean, the hottest senior in school. Are you really in love with your boyfriend? Yes or No 2. You think about your high school teacher 24/7. You plot to hide in his bedroom closet and surprise him. Are you in love or out of your mind? In Love or Delusional 3. You and your boyfriend, Rob, spend Saturday nights playing video games, sharing pizza, and hanging out with his friends. Is this love or friendship? Boyfriend or Buddy 4. You meet a guy who makes your heart race and your knees weak. You are soul mates, the perfect match, cosmically meant for each other. You decide to bail high school and run away and marry him. Are you in love or brainless? In Love or Crazy Holly, Madison, and Lina are looking for true love. But how can you tell when it's real? What is true love anyway? For the answers, open this bo... Views: 102
Everybody knows that goblins and fairies can't be friends. But that never stopped Tinker and Bell. Bellamy Merriweather Larousse isn't like the other fairies at Harmswood Academy, with her giant wings and their magical dust. "Southern Bell" works as a barista at The Hallowed Bean to help pay her tuition and remains active on the cheering squad, despite her insistence on associating with the unpopular crowd. Every day is sunny in Bellamy's world and every cloud has a silver lining. The only way to upset Bell's stalwart optimism is to threaten one of her misfit friends...or try to take one of them from her. Unbeknownst to everyone—including him—outcast Ranulf "Tinker" Tinkerton is about to be named heir to the throne of the Goblin King, making him ruler of his fellow Lost Boys and the labyrinthine city they inhabit. Now that the time has come for Tinker to leave Harmswood behind, will he be brave enough to share his feelings for Bellamy? It's no secret... Views: 102
A teenage paparazzo makes a dangerous discovery in this timely look at celebrity that is likely to be snapped up and make a lasting impression (School Library Journal). All Jamie Gordon wants to do is to take pictures of celebrities...and maybe to become famous herself. Shes only fourteen, but already her work is sought after by fanzines and websites, and shes invited to all the best parties. And now she has the chance of a lifetime: She has been invited to spend a week with Willow Twine, taking pictures of the teen superstars new chaste life. But when Jamie gets her hands on some sensational shots of Willow, shes suddenly in over her head. The pictures could make her careerand destroy Willows. It seems like everyones eager to get their hands on the photos, and Jamie has to decide what she really wants...and what shes willing to pay to get it. Views: 102
Florist Laney George has a successful business, amazing friends and big, big dreams––oh, and a broken heart. But she's working through that last one. Then the man she hoped to never see again shows up––and Laney's carefully ordered plans are experiencing technical difficulties. Celebrated Author Adam Fitzpatrick planned to be in St. Clair for no more than a day. Sign the books, and get out. Same story, different day. What he didn't count on was Laney George, who happens to be the star of his somewhat fictional tale. She broke his heart years ago, and he'd gone a bit mad. Okay, maybe a lot mad––and he put everything in his book, never imagining it would be a world-wide best seller. Now that he's seen her again, he wants answers. But it isn't just her that draws him in. It's the town, something is happening and for the first time in years...he can write again. If only he could convince the woman who hates him most to start a new... Views: 102
Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Amelia could never have known that the necklace—the delicate filigree butterflies of dead black iron—would become the yoke that could drag her down to death.Amelia Harrach lived with a name blackened by scandal. They said her grandmother's marriage to a captive Hessian officer during the American Revolution had been false. Moreover, they said Amelia's father was a bastard. Then came the news that her grandfather was indeed alive and ready to acknowledge Amelia's legitimacy, and make her heiress to a great fortune in Germany.And so began a journey—a journey into horror and evil that would endanger Amelia and her fortune. Suddenly, she was trapped in a world of drugs and nightmares. But the treacherous way to... Views: 102
From the author of Mister Pip, winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book and finalist for the Man Booker Prize, comes a collection written with Lloyd Jones's trademark precision and imaginative reach.A boy watches his mother hooked and reeled ashore by a fisherman. A couple give up their seats on a bus for lovers soon to be parted. A husband enters a world imagined by his wife and pretends to be the man she loves. Lloyd Jones's The Man in the Shed is a haunting collection of stories about family and longing. These extraordinary tales take conventional family life and tilt it sideways, delivering a memorable blend of the suburban and the surreal.Review"Jones writes with economy and lyricism and possesses a striking command of metaphor." —The Age"Jones brings to life the transformative power of fiction." —The Sunday Times"With the beautiful spare, lyrical quality that characterises his writing, Jones makes us think about the power and the magic of storytelling, the possibilities--and the dangers--of escaping to the world within." —Dominion Post"The stories are suffused with imagery of the sea, the coast and the populace's dreams of other countries.... Jones does such an assured and skilful job of mixing the surreal with the mundane." —Sydney Morning HeraldReview"Jones writes with economy and lyricism and possesses a striking command of metaphor." —The Age"Jones brings to life the transformative power of fiction." —The Sunday Times"With the beautiful spare, lyrical quality that characterises his writing, Jones makes us think about the power and the magic of storytelling, the possibilities--and the dangers--of escaping to the world within." —Dominion Post"The stories are suffused with imagery of the sea, the coast and the populace's dreams of other countries.... Jones does such an assured and skilful job of mixing the surreal with the mundane." —Sydney Morning Herald Views: 102
Will a game of truth or dare ruin their friendship—or turn it into something more?Lena has never kissed a boy for anything other than fun. So when a dare turns into kissing her best guy friend, Ian, she does not expect for fireworks to go off.The problem?Ian wants his ex-girlfriend back. And to do that, he dares Lena to become his fake girlfriend and remind his ex just what she's missing out on. But it's all just pretend, right?Except the longer this dare goes on, the more Lena falls for Ian. A guy who makes her laugh, cheers her on the soccer field, and... makes kissing for real not so scary.Will this fake relationship mess up their friendship for good? Or take it to the next level?Fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before will fall in love with this next installment of the #BestFriendsForever series. Grab book 4 and continue this popular new series today!This is a clean young adult romance. Views: 102
