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Dive into a world of magic and adventure in the thrilling conclusion to the epic More Than Life young adult fantasy trilogy.Jaspar Marlow, after years of relentless pursuit, has uncovered the long-lost island of Qualaris. But when he unknowingly gives that location to the evil enchanter Janus, he jeopardizes the very existence of the island and its inhabitants. Now, Jaspar must break free from Janus's grasp, navigate treacherous obstacles, and race against time to rescue Qualaris before it succumbs to darkness.Cordelia Kimbal was last seen getting captured by a strange, cerulean man in bronze armor. She wakes up in Qualaris only to realize that the utopia she envisioned is far from reality. Tasked with confronting the inner demons plaguing the island's inhabitants and defending against external threats, Cordelia learns valuable lessons about the dichotomy between dreams and reality. As unexpected perils emerge, including a mysterious illness and unfamiliar creatures, Cordelia must rely on the aid of strangers to ensure her survival.In "More Than Love," familiar faces return alongside compelling new characters, weaving a tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and destiny fulfillment. With unexpected twists and turns at every corner, this gripping tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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.

Chief Joseph's band of Nez Perce Indians lived in Oregon's green and beautiful Wallowa Valley. His people loved their ancient home and were grateful for their land and everything that lived on it. As one Nez Perce warrior said, "I belong to the land out of which I came. The earth is my mother."But when settlers invaded, Joseph knew that his homeland and the ways of his tribe were in danger. He vowed to his dying father that he would guard the beautiful valley of winding waters with his life.In this book, you'll learn how Chief Joseph became both a statesman and a war leader, led his people in their heroic fight for freedom, and why-in his darkest hour-he said, "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

It seemed that Charlie Russell could draw or paint anything. Wherever he went, his pencils and paints went with him-sometimes stuffed inside his socks. His cowboy friends recognized their faces in his pictures, which he dashed off on scraps of paper, bits of wood, and the linings of hats. This habit of sketching life on the Montana range earned Charlie the nickname "The Cowboy Artist," and he became famous throughout the world.But as good a friend as he was an artist, fame wasn't important to Charlie. In fact, notoriety was nowhere near as precious as the life he lived and the people loved. In this book, you'll read about the one-and-only Charlie Russell and how he lived his dream and honored the Old West through his renowned art.

A painter, author, and ethnographer who devoted himself to recording Indian life-not only in the United States but in South America and Asia as well-George Catlin was an artist with a dream and an all-consuming mission. He wanted to paint the West and its true people. This biography follows the hardships that stood in his way, the dangers of travel in the 1830s, and the barriers that often existed-and still do-between different cultures. Dive deep into George Catlin's life as the doors to his travel and our land's history are opened wide for everyone to see in this true Wild West adventure.

From the author of Above the Fold comes a charming romance in this dreamy contemporary novel.¿Budding artist Dinah Zimmerman is recovering from a relationship with the boy next door who happens to be hounding her to get back together. When she visits the famous Carnivalesque one night, she meets Harvey-a smooth talker who asks her to dance. But their dance is interrupted when several of his exes bathe him in milkshakes and douse him with water balloons.Dinah has little interest in dating yet another bad boy. Nonetheless, her plans are derailed when Harvey offers her exactly what she needs-space from her ex. Wanting to "fake date" Dinah to convince everyone he can be a serious, one-woman guy, Harvey offers to be Dinah's buffer so that she can focus on her art. He even sweetens the deal by offering her a chance to paint exhibits at the carnival.As the two work to sell their ruse, Dinah begins to confuse their fake relationship with reality, and when Harvey's ex-the one who got away-comes back into his life, Dinah has to risk telling Harvey the truth...or letting him go.

Saddle up with Duster Dorwood in this coming-of-age western from award-winning author, Frank Roderus...With the end of the Civil War comes new hardships for 15-year-old Duster Dorwood and his family. After his father fails to return home and the urgency to provide for his family, Duster joins his first cattle drive, but when the job proves to be more dangerous than he thought... it just might be the death of him.The young greenhorn finds himself in the midst of narrow escapes and unexpected friendships but the question remains... Will he survive the harsh trail life, Mexican bandits, and a kidnapping?Rescue comes from the most unlikely place-but will it come in time?

A hilarious mystery about what happens when a chilling trip leads to a lost fortune.

When former singer Nico Sullivan goes missing, her estranged daughter, Love, finds her mom's old diary. Using each entry as a clue to her mother's whereabouts, Love takes a trip to L.A. with her best friends Frankie and Caden where she discovers that her feelings for Frankie may run deeper than she's willing to let on. While diving deeper into her mother's old life, Love struggles with her own social insecurities and abandonment issues. But as she's searching for lost parts of herself, Love also discovers something unexpected-a deep-rooted and shared love of 90s grunge music with that of her missing mother. At turns heartbreaking, inspiring and mysterious, Vanish Me is a portrait of a teenage girl desperate to find herself among the cracks her mother left behind.

Get swept up as this holiday romance series comes to an end by exploring the hope and magic of unforgettable love.

The holiday season continues in this captivating third novel in the All I Want for Christmas series.

It's the holiday season, and all Beckett Hawthorne wants is to find some semblance of a life that looks nothing like his past...until he meets Evelyn Waverly.

It's a Wonderful Life meets Wish Upon A Star in this Christmas-themed young adult contemporary romance.

A hilarious mystery about what happens when a chilling trip leads to a lost fortune.

I had stars in my eyes and I couldn't see around them...The year is 1995 and my parents have finally allowed me to take the summer to tour in a VW van across the country with my boyfriend Evan and our band. Yes, my dream to be a singer became reality. Even with Clarissa, Evan's jealous ex-girlfriend, as the lead singer, it's my presence on stage that led us to a major record deal. There are moments you'll always remember in life, but I can't imagine anything more cool than hearing your song on the radio for the first time. But being a Rockstar isn't as easy as it sounds. Using alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms, nothing but tension surrounded me, hurting my still blossoming relationship, and continued grieving over my sister's death.

"Daniel grew up in the shadow of his older sister, the brash, self-assured, and utterly reckless Jackie, now living with her dirtbag boyfriend and wandering through dead-end jobs. When his parents find her marijuana stash in his closet and decide they do not want him to turn out like his sister, Daniel suffers the "trickle-down parenting" effect and is sent to Quest Trail. Surrounded by other similarly uprooted teens, Daniel endures a series of preposterous self-discovery exercises and gets caught up in a rivalry with Troy, a too-tough poser, as they vie for the attention of Vera, a charismatic California teen who grew up with too much money and not enough emotional connection. Just as Daniel's confidence begins to grow and things start to look up, the Quest Trail program dissolves into complete chaos"--Page 4 of cover.

They told me I was an out-of-control train about to crash... Everything changed when the police officer knocked on the door to tell me - a 16-year-old - that my older sister Kristen had died of a brain aneurysm. Cue the start of my parents neglecting me and my whole life spiraling out of control. I decided now was the perfect time to skip town. It's the early 90's, Kurt Cobain runs the grunge music scene and I just experienced some serious trauma. What's a girl supposed to do? I didn't want to end up like Kristen, so I grabbed my bucket list, turned up my mixtape of the greatest 90's hits and fled L.A.. The goal was to end up at Kurt Cobain's house in Seattle, but I never could have guessed what would happen along the way. At turns heartbreaking, inspiring, and laugh out loud funny, Runaway Train is a wild journey of a bygone era and a portrait of a one-of-a-kind teenage girl trying to find herself again the only way she knows how.

FROM WESTERN WORD-SLINGER AND ANTHROPOLOGIST W. MICHAEL GEAR, COMES AN ENTIRELY NEW TYPE OF WESTERN - A CONTEMPORARY APOCALYPTIC WESTERN.For anthropology graduate student Sam Delgado, headed to the wilds of Wyoming, this is his last chance to save his graduate career. He and his urban classmates see this as the adventure of a lifetime: They are going to horse-pack in the wilderness to map and test a high-altitude archaeological site.Until a cyber attack collapses the American banking system, and an already fractured nation descends into anarchy and chaos. All credit frozen, Sam and his archaeological field school is trapped in their high-altitude camp. With return to the East impossible, Sam, the woman he has come to love, and the rest of the students must rely on hard-bitten Wyoming ranchers for their very survival.Guided only by an illusive Shoshone spirit helper, Sam will discover the meaning of self-sacrifice. Even at the cost of his life.Haunting, provoking, frightening and prescient - in the end, all that stands between civilization and barbarism is one young man's courage and belief in himself."Gear is a master when it comes to vividly described settings: you can smell the smoke, hear the wind in the trees, and feel the cold."