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In The Badger and the Peacock, a spoiled rich girl finds an unlikely hero - and her personal savior - in a homeless man named Badger when a serial killer bears down on New York City.New York City, present day. Police, crime lords, and authorities cower in fear at the tyrannical reign of the world's worst serial killer - The Skinner. Without so much as a wisp of threat against him, The Skinner revels in making the Big Apple his playland.When The Skinner sets his sights on Vicki, the real story begins. Young, rich, and snobbish beyond reproach, Vicki refuses to die by the hands of a serial killer. Unwilling to turn over her existence so easily to the walking reaper, Vicki employs the help of an unexpected partner, Badger, to keep her alive.Badger and his band of homeless friends Otter, Cat, and Wolf agree to shelter Vicki on the streets to keep her safe from The Skinner. Despite the strangers' kindness, Badger and Vicki vehemently butt heads at first. Still, amid a few hard-learned lessons and close calls, Vicki remains safe under the wing of Badger and his streetwise friends.When Skinner starts to close in, it is up to Badger to use his brawn and his extensive war knowledge to defeat the criminal in what some would call "The Battle of the New York Titans!"A must-read for fans of Brian Jacques and Vivian Vande Veld, The Badger and the Peacock is a unique, thrilling YA read for those who love adventure, unlikely heroes, and a novel that hinges on human nature.

No one wants to be rejected, yet we will all experience rejection at some point in our lives. Rejection is unpleasant and can be extremely painful. Rejection and its companions can rob us of our identity, highjack our confidence, as well as lower our self-esteem. Rejection takes our mind and our emotions down an agonizing path of self -doubt and reasoning that appears to be never ending. It can make us feel worthless and so unloved. However, being rejected can actually be a blessing. What if I told you that being rejected could be the one of the best things that could ever happen to you? What if I told you that something beautiful could come from something so ugly? What if I told you that God could be utilizing rejection to transform your life for the better? Would you believe me...?

"My heart is too big for you to hold in your hand. I care a lot, maybe too much to the point it hurts when you crush it with your bare hands." "....I let the words wash over me and the ink fading away from my skin." "...That it's okay to not be in control all the time but to let go." Beauty Between The Storm is a collection of poetry for people who have felt out of place; love and growth. Those who understand heartbreak from people who were close to them like a bittersweet dream.

Alice Havoc is raised to believe in the impossible...until she finds herself in an improbable fix: her gap year travel plans hit a major roadblock-thanks to her identical twin sister, Tilly, who bails without apology or explanation, leaving Alice stranded and penniless in Australia. Admittedly, Alice hasn't always been the best of sisters. Desperate to mend their relationship, she reluctantly agrees to Tilly's absurd 'Impossible Things Game'. But Alice didn't count on Guy Balcombe being thrown into the mix.Musician, Guy, wants a quick fix: focused solely on his career and committed only to his band, RiffRaff, he's down a member of his band, broken his hand and needs someone to drive him home for his brother's wedding.A road trip together is not on either of their itineraries and could throw a spanner in Alice and Guy's best-laid plans and New Year's resolutions.Will hearts be wrenched or fixed?Will Alice and Guy become unhitched or stitched?There's only one way to find out: fasten your seatbelts and brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of a story.Feel the sizzle, laugh at the havoc and dare to believe in the impossible!

The Guiding Pen is a heartfelt collection of letters written from mother to her beloved daughter. In this collection, daughters will receive guidance, advice, love, wisdom, and shared experiences. In these carefully crafted words, the reader is invited into a world where maternal guidance turns into unwavering support and encouragement. These poems will walk down a path producing life lessons, hardships, and enduring strength. This collection will help every daughter find solace and inspiration in her mother's words. As the pages turn, readers will witness a strong mother-daughter relationship -- a timeless dialogue etched in ink, symbolizing the passing of wisdom from one generation to the next. These letters elevate everyday moments into extaordinary teachings, creating a treasure trove of guidance that resonates with teenage reader. The Guiding Pen is more than a book. It's a warm coversation and a source of comfort for those navigating the complexities of life. In this collection, poetry becomes a bridge by connecting hearts, and these letters become cherished keepskakes, passed down from mother to daughter like a cherished heirloom.

When they discover that both the Black Moon and a new and dangerous cult are after the Books as well, Daijera, Dalgis, Ekko, Argus, Elia, Sora, and Xezia must pull together despite ever-growing doubts and dubious alliances to get to the Books before the amassing dark forces do. Even after a devastating loss, they must brave mysterious ghost towns, the hidden lands of the Storm Elves, and even the domain of the Goddess Hohn Herself to succeed in their quest. The IRONSHIELD'S SHADOW series is friendly for middle grade, YA, and adult readers.

Je suis Emilie Anderson, je me suis mariée à un homme pauvre, enfin je le croyais jusqu'à ce qu'il m'avoue qu'il est l'un des milliardaires les plus réputés des Etas Unis d'Amérique (ça m'apprendra à ne pas lire de magazines). Je lui pardonnai son mensonge par amour, toute sa famille m'aima contrairement à son père. Une belle journée d'été, je partis chez mon ami qui est un médecin pour savoir pourquoi j'ai des vertiges et la nouvelle qu'il m'annonça était là plus merveilleuse que j'ai jamais entendu. J'avais hâte de lui dire qu'on attendait un enfant lui et moi mais ce jour qui aurait dû être un jour de bonheur fini par être mon pire cauchemar. Dans ces mains il avait des photos, truquées par son père m'accusant de l'avoir tromper. Il m'avait jeté des papier de divorces que j'avais signé, obligée et après il m'a mis dehors sans m'avoir laisser le temps de me défendre et surtout sans que je ne puisse lui dire que je suis enceinte; mais qu'elle aurais été l'importance à part me dire que l'enfant était le fruit d'une tromperie qui n'a jamais eu lieu. Deux mois plus tard, j'avais repris ma vie en main grâce à mon ami; et je le vois là arrêté devant la porte de ma maison comme si de rien n'était...

In a world steeped with tradition and peppered with 42 island nations of mystic and mysterious beings, a handful of lost souls stumble through life, fighting to discover who they really are. Death sleeps in the bowels of a volcano, Life is exiled to a lush, green land, and another is starting to put a devious and evil plan into action.From peaceful homesteads to gigantic cities encased in concrete walls, this is a tale of fear, deception, life, death, and confusion. Follow the adventures of a young man with a magical sword, a fallen soldier grappling with reality, an elderly trader escaping her past, a bitter and spoilt prince, and a young adventurer on a mission she cannot fathom. As the facade of peace begins to crumble, as darkness spreads from shore to shore, all are in the grips of the deathly tides of Ddaear.

In this round of action-packed adventure with Madison and her crew, everyone begins to get acquainted with new worlds and new friends (and enemies). During this time, Madison begins to notice her powers are evolving. As she navigates the change, she and her friends face challenges that test their powers as well as the knowledge they always had. Once the battles begin and troubles arise, there's no turning back.

It's time to bring the remnant home.When an earthquake endangers believers in hiding, it's time for new assignments. Cornelius and Josh must partner to find their friends on the outside, but when they discover a pocket of refugees underground will it lead to recovery of the remnant or expose them to even more danger?Back at Heaventree, Flare unearths new questions about the Book of the Martyrs, while Joe and Nattie work on a top secret project. In The Remnant, the students of Heaventree are begining to piece together just how close they are to Christ's imminent return. This third book in the House of Heaventree series explores themes of family, prophecy and collaboration, shedding needed light on the future and on our world today.

Эта книга открывает дверь в удивительный мир, где сосуществуют две разные расы - сангвизы и хомо. Читатель погружается в жизнь Елиорнавии из клана Сигур, молодой и необычайно сильной женщины сангвизы, которая противостоит традиционному укладу своего общества, выбирая путь независимости и самоопределения. Пройдя через множество испытаний, Елиорнавия становится Охранительницей Стражи, занимаясь расследованиями преступлений и контролем за порядком в мире, где магия соседствует с технологиями, а традиции древних кланов сталкиваются с современными вызовами. Она принимает сложные решения, балансируя между личным и общественным, сталкиваясь с предрассудками и борясь за право быть собой.Однако настоящий переворот в её жизни происходит, когда она сталкивается с трагической ситуацией, которая заставляет её по-новому взглянуть на мир и своё место в нем. Елиорнавия вынуждена принять непростое решение, которое навсегда изменит её судьбу и судьбы окружающих её людей.Эта история полна захватывающих приключений, глубоких эмоций и неожиданных поворотов, которые заставляют задуматься о важности выбора, силе воли и значении свободы. Книга "Елиорнавия из клана Сигур" - это захватывающее путешествие в мир, где каждый выбор имеет значение, а каждое действие влечет за собой последствия.

Raised by a mysterious grandmother and believing their parents to be dead, Roslynn and her older identical twin brothers, Oliver and Ethan, had only read of magical beings and creatures. But, transitioning into young adulthood, the three embark on an incredible journey as they are introduced to the riddles of their family's past that will forever change who they are and are yet to become. As the three siblings discover the ways of the magical arts, they quickly learn that they are not alone in their quest. Finding help when and where they least expect, the three develop friendships, confront the darkness, work together to save their family from an ancient curse, and learn of a mysterious and ancient bloodline that will forever shape the fabric of time and love.Their fight becomes more significant than even they had anticipated and forces them to make decisions about whether they can effectively save the world, the multiple realms, and magic as they know it. Learning that magic is driven by passion, knowledge, bloodline, and time, will they be the ones to save time, or will they become mere echoes?

Kun olet lukenut sarjan ensimmäisen kirjan, tiedät, että E-Z Dickensillä ja hänen pyörätuolillaan on erikoisvoimia. Ja että hänellä on tukeva perhe ja ystävät (ja kaksi wannabe-enkeliä Hadz ja Reiki), jotka auttavat häntä matkan varrella.Tässä toisessa kirjassa E-Z huitelee tiensä Alankomaihin (ei omasta tahdostaan), jossa hän tapaa tytön nimeltä Lia, jolla on omat hämmästyttävät kykynsä, ja he auttavat toisiaan ja ystävystyvät.Ja matkalla takaisin kotiin E-Z tutustuu virallisesti Alfrediin (joka on trumpettijoutsen) ja joka esiintyi lyhyesti toisessa kirjassa.Yhdessä heistä tulee Kolme ja heidän on kohdattava kammottava Eriel, joka haluaa kostaa.Sarjan neljännessä ja viimeisessä kirjassa E-Z ja hänen ryhmänsä käyvät viimeisen taistelun. Voittavatko he, vai valloittavatko hirvittävät Furiat maailman?

Love is a commodity like any other...and it will be traded with or without your consent."It's definitely a world you don't want to miss out on!""...filled with suspense and twists."-Reviews from GoodreadsLie. Steal. Swindle. Seduce. Kill. These are the things Gun Anderson does best.He does it all at the command of his father. Gun is nothing more than a well-trained attack dog. He despises the wreckage his work leaves behind.Everything changes when he is ordered to befriend Sulan Hom and infiltrate Global Arms. He approaches the mission with detached coldness, but it isn't long before he discovers a budding friendship with Sulan. The more time he spends with her, the more he cares for her.If he defies his father, he will be subjected to the same harsh punishment reserved for the disobedient. If Gun follows orders, he will betray Sulan and lose her. In the fourth episode of Sulan, get ready to taste the world of the rich and privileged in this post-Default world. The virtual lives of the wealthy are even more absurd and dangerous than their real ones.

Lexi is 11 years old, she currently lives in Cairo Egypt with her parents and siblings. She attends school, takes swimming and tennis lessons and stays active in her church. YiaYia is one of her Grandmothers

Brynn Nichols is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle I can't decipher.She's my best friend's twin sister, the only girl immune to my charms. Far too wholesome for a player like me.Getting under her skin is my favorite pastime. And it's not hard to do considering how much she hates me.But when football and summer classes take us to the same college, her brother makes me promise to watch over her. Keep an eye on her since he can't.I try to resist her, I really do.She's off-limits.Too good for me.There are a million reasons acting on my attraction toward her is wrong.But her biting remarks and constant scowls aren't enough to keep me at bay. Especially when her psycho roommate leaves her in need of a place to stay.Inviting her to bunk with me for the summer is the worst possible idea.But I never said I was smart.Several kisses and one heated encounter later, I'm in over my head.If her brother finds out about us, he'll kill me.So, we agree to keep it quiet.But there are demons lurking behind her smooth skin, soft lips, and long blonde hair. Reasons for her ire I don't know about. And when I discover the truth, the lines between loyalty, love, and friendship are drawn.Now I'm so far away from the line, I can't even see it anymore.And with the way I'm feeling, I'm not sure I want to.**Trigger warning: Though there are no explicit scenes, this book contains themes surrounding sexual assault.****Though this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.**

A mouse, an elephant and a snake become friends in an intriguing story of a mouse that begins and ends in New York City. An interesting trip to the other side of the world changes everything for the mouse and his human caretakers. Is it even possible for a mouse, an elephant and a snake to become friends?Travel along with Squeaky, Sneaky and Snarky and their adventures. This is not a picture book, but a novel, that uses the reader's imagination to create the scenes and pictures as they developIs this a book of fiction, or could it be a possible future reality? Anything can happen as you will discover.

What magic does the Library hold?Adopted at birth by a loving family of magic users, fifteen-year-old Ryn desperately wants to fit in, but the law is clear: only those with documented bloodlines use magic. If Ryn's birth parents remain unknown, she will be denied the use of magic along with the knowledge and training those ancestors could provide.When Ryn receives an unexpected invitation to search for her legacy in the closely guarded ancestral Library, she leaps at the chance. With its odd passageways and hidden treacherous rooms, the Library holds powerful knowledge, keys to ancient mysteries, and potentially, Ryn's heritage.To her dismay Ryn's quest is thwarted by the very tutor who committed to mentoring her. Time is short. Access to the Library will end with her tutor's departure, and navigating this labyrinth could prove too much for a girl with no Ancestors to call on. If Ryn can't find her heritage before she comes of age, her chance to become a magic user will disappear.Find out what happens in The Slayer's Magic by C.J. Hosack!

On her fifteenth birthday, Emerson Page finds herself amid chaos in Times Square on New Year's Eve.Like her deceased mother, a renowned anthropologist, Emerson is a Starlighter-she has a strong internal light that she can call into her hands and use as a tool. Now, trained to use her gift, she is ready to leave her home in New York City and find the treasure her mother died trying to find-a book written by the muses of Greek mythology that holds the secret to limitless human creativity.Emerson's grandmother, who went missing when her mother was a child, re-emerges with the information about the book's location. The book of the Muses is in the land of the faeries below Dublin, Ireland that's rooted in Celtic mythology and operates nothing like her own world. Emerson discovers she's not the only one who knows about the book's whereabouts. One of her family's closest friends betrays her and sets out to find and take the book for himself. Now they're locked in a race to reach it first.With her two closest friends and her service dog, Friday, who helps her manage her PTSD caused by the tragic loss of her mother seven years earlier, Emerson falls through levels of the underworld below Dublin. They face physical, mental, and emotional struggles on their journey that push every limit they have. They encounter magical beings from Celtic mythology and convince them to help them reach the faeries in the hopes of persuading them to give Emerson the book.

Experience the enchanting journey of Hillary Germaine in this captivating coming-of-age tale that will transport you to the idyllic landscapes of Oregon.As Hillary eagerly anticipated her seventeenth summer, she had envisioned a magical romance with the "perfect" guy, but her dreams took an unexpected turn when her parents surprised her with a plane ticket to Oregon. Reluctantly leaving behind her privileged life in Iowa, she embarked on a journey to the remote town of Reesville, Oregon, to assist her elderly Aunt Fay at the charming Rainsong Inn.Initially hurt and bewildered by this abrupt change of plans, Hillary's perspective shifted when she overheard a conversation suggesting her adoptive parents might want to get rid of her. Fueled by a newfound determination, she embraced the summer as a test of her independence.Over the course of the summer, Hillary unraveled the true meaning of a "gorgeous guy," experienced the challenges of self-reliance, and eventually uncovered the real intentions behind her parents' decision to send her to Reesville. Join Hillary Germaine as she navigates the complexities of young adulthood and learns the transformative power of independence, the nuances of genuine relationships, and the magic that lies within unexpected destinations.

When Beatrice wakes in a magical swamp called Ebenezer, she's met with the baffling wit and curious whims of the swamp's single other human inhabitant, the boy "king," Tom. But something is haunting Ebenezer, and Beatrice must solve the mystery of the swamp before a lurking terror devours them both.

When their aunt Finna misses their father's funeral, fourteen-year-old twins Colm and Clíana know she has to be in trouble. Finna finally appears with an explanation: she's developed an illata, a unique magical power, and she's used it to become one of the city's best bounty hunters. At least, until a few weeks ago, when a powerful criminal underlord finally got the better of her. Now, he's marked her as one of his own. Finna promises the twins that she can handle it, but they know she's lying.Certain he can save her from the underlord, Colm follows Finna back to the city, while Clíana chases after them as soon as she realizes her brother's gone. However, Colm's attempted rescue goes awry once he steals a mysterious pair of dice, and he must escape from the underlord's thugs himself. Clíana, meanwhile, sets out to recruit the help of a wizard fluent in the magical language of Alchema. Her search introduces her to an elite, exclusive world, a world she finds both intriguing and impossibly beyond her reach. As both twins move toward finding Finna, and each other, they soon realize they've stepped into a world, and a mystery, bigger than they ever imagined-a world of dueling magical fates.

May the Light go with you.With one Shadow vanquished, it seems that all three races of Terrasohnen can finally be at peace with one another. But once more, the Darkness threatens that dream of peace.Reith knows his destiny is still to come, but with each day Terrasohnen grows more and more hopeless as the Shadow once again falls over the free people of Terrasohnen. Can Reith stay strong enough to fulfill his destiny or will he also fall to the Shadow?

Years after the mysterious death of her father, sixteen-year-old Josie Owens wants nothing more than to carry on his legacy as an engineer aboard November's Dawn. This colossal walking ark has traveled the bottom of the oceans carrying the last remnants of humanity after an all-consuming flood. But Josie's dreams drown when she discovers the secret her father died for: the ark was never meant to stay submerged. This knowledge makes Josie, and those she loves, an instant target to those who would sacrifice anything to keep the status quo from changing and to those who want nothing more than to upend the firm hierarchy. At the same time, a glitch in the navigation system sends November's Dawn directly toward a miles deep trench.Faced with a multitude of challenges, Josie wonders if pursuing her father's last wishes is worth the cost. Corruption and injustice permeate the last vestiges of humanity, but what if the great unknown of the world above is worse than their fragile existence below? If she follows her father's vision, the ark could be destroyed on the surface. If she follows the rebels, revolution could tear the ark apart from within. One way or another, Josie is the only one with the knowledge to make the final decision. If she makes the wrong one, not only will the ark fail, but the last spark of humanity will fade into darkness.

All new challenges await Bixby on Level 3!Only now, much more is at stake than a mere $100 million dollars.Bixby Timmons has entered the toughest level yet, and if she's to win, not only will she have to embark on a dangerous climb up the Matterhorn, but she'll have to deal with cut-throat competitors who will stop at nothing to see her lose. The deadly traps and puzzles are just an added bonus, and the secrets she uncovers along the way? They're ones she never in a million years would have seen coming.

Desta never imagined such a heart-wrenching loss and journey into a strange land and an unknowable future. An old compass and wooden rod had turned Desta's life upside down and propelled him into the unknown. Desta is an Ethiopian student prophesied to earn a modern education and find a missing ancient Coin of Magic and Fortune. After high school, he was set to study medicine in Bulgaria and search for the shekel. But at the last minute, his devices instead directed him to follow the sun west to pursue his goals. A friend hastily finds him a college and a benefactor for a year, and Desta travels westward across the globe from Ethiopia to America. Alone in a strange culture and land, plagued with fear and doubt, Desta struggles at first, but as his new life unfolds, he wins the hearts and minds of his benefactors, fellow collegians, and those who may help him in his life quests. The divining tools that disrupted his life plans have yet to bring him near the missing shekel, but new tantalizing clues from the strangers and mysterious spirits he meets give Desta hope that his coming year at a prestigious new university will lead him to it.

Join Taylor Swift, the guitar-wielding champion of empowerment, as she faces her greatest challenge yet in the heart of Melodia. When darkness threatens to snuff out the light of hope, Taylor must harness the power of her music to overcome the shadows and inspire a city in need. With courage, resilience, and the strength of her melodies, Taylor Swift proves that even in the darkest of times, empowerment will always prevail.

A book of prophecies and legends... Dive into the depths with The Mermaid Chronicles, the ultimate companion guide to the mesmerizing series that unveils the hidden world of ocean shapeshifters. From the ethereal merfolk and swift selachii to the elusive eelusionists and majestic dragon kings, this compendium illuminates the rich tapestry of legends, history, and prophecies that bind these extraordinary beings. Embarking on a captivating journey through the sunken city of Atlantis, you'll discover untold myths and hinted legends, unravel hidden motivations, unearth lesser-known characters, as well as learn about the arcane powers of the magical relics that shape the destiny of those who reside on the lost island. Prepare to be swept away on a tide of love, magic, betrayal, and adventure as you explore the vast and enchanting universe of ocean shapeshifters and their enthralling tales. A must-read for fans of the series.

Fifteen-year-old Daria Brennan doesn't want to hear people's thoughts. She doesn't want to see ghosts-or talk to dead people. And she definitely doesn't want to help solve a forty-year-old murder. But Amanda wants revenge, and Daria is the first human contact she's had since the day she died. Now the killer is after Daria and her friends. Can they solve Amanda's murder before becoming his next victim?