Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Book Synopsis A new tech toy brings epic trials and triumphs in this playtime adventure for fans of The Most Magnificent Thing and Iggy Peck, Architect.Lucas has a new best friend when he bring T-Bone the Drone home from the store. They enjoy playing, flying, and even recharging together--but Lucas has been spending so much time with his new toy that he''s on the sidelines when he tries to join the neighborhood Wiffle ball game. When the ball sails over the fence where a scary dog lives, it''s the perfect opportunity for Lucas and T-Bone to do what friends do best: work together! It turns out that they''ll need help from the whole team, though, to save the day... Finding the solution takes a little ingenuity and a lot of teamwork in this companion story to Doll-E 1.0 celebrating the inventive spirit of modern play.

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Book SynopsisMeet Roto and Roy, helicopter heroes and the stars of a rip-roaring rescue adventure series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Don Tate. When a dangerous forest fire burns out of control, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy are ready to fly to the rescue! They're braver than brave, tougher than tough, and nothing will stop this firefighting crew from completing their mission. From Sherri Duskey Rinker, bestselling author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, and award-winning illustrator Don Tate, this action-packed series starter will have kids cheering for two awesome new heroes—and imagining how they might save the day themselves!

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Book SynopsisTime travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the bestselling author of INCARCERON - for which film rights have been sold to the producer of THE GOLDEN COMPASS.Trade ReviewCatherine Fisher, author of the brilliant Incarceron and Sapphique books, embarks on an ambitious new series...a riveting read where nothing is quite what it seems * welovethisbook.com *A genre buster...a great set-up for what promises to be a fantastic fantasy series * The Bookbag *A riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next instalment * Peters Gazette *A tale that effortlessly combines a number of narratives, voices, and modes of storytelling...moves at breakneck pace and constantly springs surprises * Books for Keeps *[A] time travelling, historical, supernatural thriller, with replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs...Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *Time travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author * Western Mail (Cardiff) *Dark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters...an intricate plot...a real page turner for teenagers * Carousel *Clever, complex and sophisticated...Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science fiction with fairy tale, but expertly crafts a story of loss with the bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything...The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle...With a movie of her acclaimed novel Incarceron soon to be released, Fisher is definitely an author to watch * School Librarian *Fisher's universe is wholly envisaged...bleak, brittle and brilliant * Literary Review *A new novel by catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat...The Obsidian Mirror is both thriller and Science fiction and -- being written in Fisher's acid prose -- is equally satisfying to fans of both genres * The Times *This book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down -- Charlotte Doga, Queensferry High School * Teen Titles *Extremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book -- E Lecomber, aged 13 * Scottish Daily record *A well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic * Book Trust *One of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year * The Daily Telegraph *PRAISE FOR INCARCERON AND SAPPHIQUE:'... displays all of her usual strenth of imagination ... she is simply too good to miss.' * Independent *'... stands out above all others. Its imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' * Times, Amanda Craig *'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Independent *'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' * The Bookseller *'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' * Amanda Craig, The Times *PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.' * Booklist - May 06 *'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' * Horn Book Review May/June 06 *... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended. * The Bookseller *suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please. * School Librarian *A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked * Publisher's Weekly *A powerful and very exciting adventure story. * School Library Journal *'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' * New Welsh Review *'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' * The Bookbag *'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by ricjly imaginative characters' * Carousel *'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Nicholas Tucker, The Independent *'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' * Write Away *'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' * Buzz *'the most cleverly comples and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials.' * School Librarian *A sophisticated and beautifully written novel with a brilliant climax. * School Librarian *A genre buster... a great set up for what promises to be a fantastic series. * Bookbag *A riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next installment. * Peters Gazette *Time-travelling, historical, supernatural sci-fi thriller, with its replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs. Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *Author of the brilliant Incarceron and Sapphique books embarks on an ambitious new series with The Obsidian Mirror. * We Love This Book *Time travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author. * Western Mail *A new novel by Catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat. The Obsidian Mirror is both thriller and science fiction and - being written in Fisher's acid prose - is equally satisfying to fans of both genres. * The Times *Another fascinating hero can be found in Catherine Fisher's The Obsidian Mirror. Fisher's universe is wholly envisaged. This is bleak, brittle and brilliant. * Literary Review *Dark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters. An intricate plot... a real page turner for teenagers. * Carousel *Clever, complex and sophisticated. Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science Fiction with fairy tale fantasy but expertly crafts a story of loss with bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything. The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle. * School Librarian *Extremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book. * Scottish Daily Record *This book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down. * Teen Titles *A well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic. * Booktrust *One of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year. * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisChangers Book Two: Oryon finds our hero Ethan/Drew on the eve of his second metamorphosis - into Oryon.Trade ReviewFantastic and poignant - John Green on Changers Book 1This is an excellent sequel....This installment raises the stakes, making the story not just about physical and emotional transformation, but about survival. - School Library JournalOryon's winning and witty narrative voice is consistently engaging... Oryon is African-American, and much of what he observes is about race... Raises thought-provoking questions. - Kirkus ReviewsThis series is addicting...as soon as I started reading I was immersed into the book, unable to put it down....The series is just getting better and better. - I'd So Rather Be ReadingChangers should appeal to a broad demographic. Teenagers, after all, are the world's leading experts on trying on, and then promptly discarding, new identities. - New York Times

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Book Synopsis Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh!The astonishing, masterful conclusion to the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! The New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. Christopher Paolini is a true rarity. —The Washington Post Not so very long ago, Eragon—Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider—was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still, the real battle lies ahead: they must defeat Galbatorix. There will be no second chances. The Rider and his dragon have come further than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil

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Book SynopsisNicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book four of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.  The Belief: Sophie and Josh are the twins of prophecy. The Reality: Nicholas Flamel has been wrong before.Sophie and Josh Newman are finally home, but they're both more confused than ever about their futures.   Neither of them has mastered the elemental magics they'll need to protect themselves from the Dark Elders, they've lost Scatty, Macchiavelli is coming to unleash on their city the menagerie of monsters imprisoned in Alcatraz, and they're still being pursued by Dr. John Dee. And most disturbing of all is that now they must ask themselves, can they trust Nicholas Flamel?   Worse, can they trust anyone? “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.”—Bustle Read the whole series! The Alchemyst The Magician The Sorceress The Necromancer The Warlock The Enchantress

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Book SynopsisFrom James Dashner, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, comes the first book in the bestselling Mortality Doctrine series, an edge-of-your-seat cyber-adventure trilogy that includes The Rule of Thoughts and The Game of Lives.  Includes a sneak peek of The Fever Code, the highly anticipated conclusion to the Maze Runner series—the novel that finally reveals how the Maze was built!      The VirtNet offers total mind and body immersion, and the more hacking skills you have, the more fun it is. Why bother following the rules when it’s so easy to break them? But some rules were made for a reason. Some technology is too dangerous to fool with. And one gamer has been doing exactly that, with murderous results.      The government knows that to catch a hacker, you need a hacker. And they’ve been watching Michael. If he accepts their challenge, Michael will need to go off the VirtNet grid, to the back alleys and corners of the system human eyes have never seen—and it’s possible that the line between game and reality will be blurred forever.   Praise for the Mortality Doctrine Series:“Dashner takes full advantage of the Matrix-esque potential for asking ‘what is real.’” —io9.com   “Set in a world taken over by virtual reality gaming, the series perfectly capture[s] Dashner’s hallmarks for inventiveness, teen dialogue and an ability to add twists and turns like no other author.” —MTV.com   “A brilliant, visceral, gamified mash-up of The Matrix and Inception, guaranteed to thrill even the non-gaming crowd.” —Christian Science Monitor

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of fiction for schools. The moral of this story, set in the 21st century, is that freedom has to be won and kept by the young. It won the "Guardian" Prize for Children's Literature.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★"A close-knit, endlessly cathartic gem."—Kirkus, starred review"Aetherbound had me by the heart in just a few chapters...[a] book for anyone who’s ever underestimated themself, and who had to find their people to figure out their power."—Tor.com"Brimming with heart, this book is the tale of young people searching for a better, kidner way."—San Diego Union Tribune"E. K. Johnston writes books that are simultaneously gentle and devastating, and I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad she does."—Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken"E. K. Johnston's Aetherbound is a powerful and gorgeous story of a character who makes her own self, family, and future. I loved it completely."—Kat Howard, Alex Award-winning author of An Unkindness of Magicians"Compelling and thoughtful, stark and bright, brimming with heart and rebellion, Aetherbound is the space opera you didn't know you needed and a beautiful reminder that the tendrils of hope can grow in even the darkest, hardest world. This book is a gift and a balm."—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma"I always enjoy found-family stories and the acceptance and love that Pendt finds in Aetherbound satisfies tremendously. Poignant themes surrounding bodily autonomy, human trafficking, and colonialism in space remind us that we must wrestle with these problems now. Looking forward to more adventures with Pendt the gene mage!"—Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles and Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi"A masterful blend of magic, genetics, and interstellar relations in a tale that is as sharp as it is tender, as much a critique as it is an adventure. A true battle cry of a book!"—Natalie C. Parker, author of the Seafire Trilogy "The beauty of Aetherbound lies in its characters’ abilities to face painful, terrible circumstances and still fight for a better life. It’s a thought-provoking and hopeful book that encourages a closer examination of what truly makes life valuable."—Bookpage"Johnston gives readers a dystopian space drama that blends the spirit of Firefly with the heart of The Handmaid’s Tale. It’s a rewarding read that reflects on human trafficking, the value of human life, and the ethics of gene editing, all posited within the personal framework of almost 18-year-old Pendt’s sudden bid for freedom during a station stop and the two brothers committed to helping her."—Booklist"This engrossing, triumphal sci-fi tale is a gritty space-wizard drama in the tradition of Anne McCaffrey."—The Horn BookA Kirkus Best Book of 2021A Tor.com Best Book of 2021

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Book Synopsis The sequel to London Shah's thrilling futuristic mystery The Light at the Bottom of the World, perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars Leyla McQueen has finally reunited with her father after breaking him out of Broadmoor, the illegal government prison—but his freedom comes at a terrible cost. As Leyla celebrates his return, she must grapple with the pain of losing Ari. Now separated from the boy who has her heart and labeled the nation’s number one enemy, Leyla must risk illegal travel through unchartered waters in her quest for the truth behind her father's arrest. Across Britain, the fallout from Leyla's actions has escalated tensions between Anthropoid and non-Anthropoid communities, bringing them to an all-time high. And, as Leyla and her friends fight to uncover the startling truths about their world, she discovers her own shocking past—and the horrifying secrets behind her father’s abduction and arrest. But as these long-buried truths finally begin to surface, so, too, do the authorities’ terrible future plans. And if the ever-pervasive fear prevents the people from taking a stand now, the abyss could stay in the dark forever.

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Book SynopsisIn this sci-fi adventure, the beloved author of Dragon Ops takes readers on a thrilling and heart-pounding journey through a high-stakes video game world. Now safely back at home, Ian and Lilli are free to return to normal life. Except there's a major problem: Ian keeps seeing the big bad boss dragon Atreus everywhere, and he can't tell whether it's real or in his imagination. So the internet is no longer an option. That's right. Ian, king of online gaming, is out on the soccer court instead. When Atreus shows up . . . everywhere, he knows he needs his sister. But he's legally obligated to never say Dra-er, the name of the game, so how is he supposed to ask for help?When Ian and Lilli finally sign back online, it's clear that Atreus has truly been released on the open web—and even worse, Ikumi has been kidnapped and imprisoned in a video game. It's back into virtual reality, but this time it's to Mech Ops, a futuris

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Book SynopsisShadow Falls Camp is back in session with the most explosive installment yet. A shocking new threat will rock Shadow Fallschanging it forever and altering Kylie''s journey in ways she never imagined. Even at a camp for supernatural teens, Kylie Galen has never been normal. Not only can she see ghosts, but she doesn''t seem to belong to any one speciesshe exhibits traits from them all. As Kylie struggles to unlock the secrets of her identity, she begins to worry that Lucas will never be able to accept her for what she is, and what she isn''ta werewolf. With his pack standing in their way, Kylie finds herself turning more and more to Derek, the only person in her life who''s willing to accept the impossible. As if life isn''t hard enough, she starts getting visits from the ghost of Holiday, her closest confidante. Trouble is, Holiday isn''t deadnot yet anyway. Now Kylie must race to save one of her own from an unseen danger before it''s too lateall while trying

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Book SynopsisA teenager uncovers an urban legend game with horrifying connections to her past in this YA psychological thriller perfect for fans of Black Mirror.

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced dystopian thriller for fans of Maze Runner and Ready Player OneTrade ReviewOne of the premiere YA series around. * Sci Fi London *

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Book SynopsisDax Daley is no superhero.But then, neither are his other classmates. At least they''re not heroes YET - that''s what they''re being taught at Scragmoor Prime, a school for children with special powers.Dax would much rather explore the creepy chapel outside the school grounds - the one with the eerie painted people on the wall - than try to be a hero. But the chapel walls hide a dark secret... and Dax discovers that Scragmoor''s previous criminal inmates aren''t quite as dead as he''d hoped.Trade ReviewX-Men meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid... loads of humour. * Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisThe galaxy is at war and Jake Cutler is at the heart of it.With his friends and allies captured, it's up to teenage space pirate Jake to go into battle and take down the corrupt Interstellar Government once and for all. But in order to win this battle, Jake must find his father and confront secrets from his own past Prepare for blast-off with the explosive third book in the Spacejackers series perfect for fans of Star Wars, pirates and space adventures of all shapes and sizes.Trade ReviewA cracking action-packed debut ... This is a great interstellar delight full of exciting adventures for the young and old * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - praise for Spacejackers *

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series that's full of funny jokes, clever science experiments, and robot hijinks. “I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing.” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid In Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo, Frank Einstein (kid genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, pair up with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity) to compete with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival. This time they’re studying the science and mysteries of our very own home planet: Earth! Integrating real science facts with wacky humor, a silly cast of characters, and science fiction, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle grade readers. With easy-to-read languaTrade Review"Frank Einstein is kind of a kid genius. A scientist and inventor, he's brought his robots Klink and Klank to life, and now they're ready for all sorts of adventures. Featuring real science and encouraging children to get interested in those all-important STEM subjects, the Frank Einstein books are a real joy." -- BookTrust

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Book Synopsis***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD*** Imagine a nightmare from which there is no escape. Seventeen-year-old Chan''s ancestors left a dying Earth hundreds of years ago, in search of a new home. They never found one. This is a hell where no one can hide. The only life that Chan''s ever known is one of violence, of fighting. Of trying to survive. This is a ship of death, of murderers and cults and gangs. But there might be a way to escape. In order to find it, Chan must head way down into the darkness - a place of buried secrets, long-forgotten lies, and the abandoned bodies of the dead. This is Australia. Seventeen-year-old Chan, fiercely independent and self-sufficient, keeps her head down and lives quietly, careful not to draw attention to herself amidst the violence and disorder. Until the day she makes an extraordinary discovery - a way to return the Australia to Earth. But doing so would bring her to the attentioTrade ReviewHard-hitting, lightning-paced and beautifully written, Way Down Dark delivers a thrilling fight for survival in a world where death lurks around every corner. Fans of The Hunger Games will devour it, although they might not want to read it after dark...A dark and brutal new YA trilogy with a heroine who could whup Katniss any day of the week.When the stars align, I feel like I won a small lottery. Such is the case with James Smythe. - WiredA young writer with a preternaturally powerful and distinctive voice. - GuardianSavage, intimate, inexorable.As if Philip K Dick and David Mitchell collaborated on an episode of The West Wing. Unsettling, gripping and hugely thought-provoking.

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Book Synopsis***SEQUEL TO THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD-SHORTLISTED-NOVEL WAY DOWN DARK***The moment she learned the horrible truth about her life on Australia, the derelict ship overrun with violent gangs, Chan Aitch made it her mission to save everyone she could from their fate worse than death. But her efforts were in vain. Now, everyone she cares about is dead or in prison, and Chan is more alone than ever before.As the only person to have escaped Australia''s terrible crash-landing back to Earth, Chan is now living in poverty on the fringes of a huge city. She believes Mae, the little girl she once rescued on the Australia, is still alive - but she has no idea where Mae is, or how to find her. Everything on Earth is strange and new, and Chan has never felt more lost.But she''ll do whatever it takes to find Mae, even if it means going to prison herself. She''s broken out of prison before. How hard could it be to do it again?Trade ReviewHard-hitting, lightning-paced and beautifully written, Way Down Dark delivers a thrilling fight for survival in a world where death lurks around every corner. Fans of The Hunger Games will devour it, although they might not want to read it after dark... - AmazonA dark and brutal new YA trilogy with a heroine who could whup Katniss any day of the week. - James DawsonA gripping, breathtaking series that I couldn't put down. These are books that everybody should be reading. - Amy Alward, author of The Potion DiariesA truly chilling and ruthless world, brilliantly realised. - Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season

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Book SynopsisScience fiction, myth, time travel and Shakespearean wit and playfulness combine in a stunning sequence of huge imaginative power - the Shakespeare Quartet ...The Speed of Darkness concludes the series which began with The Obsidian Mirror, then moved on through The Box of Red Brocade and The Door in the Moon.In this final volume, a great storm brews out at sea and batters the Devon coast, flooding vast swathes of land. At Wintercombe Abbey the preceding weeks have been spent in a ferment of experimentation, as Jake Wilde''s father, David and Maskelyne work furiously on Operation Leah. They have been practising changing tiny events in the past, in preparation for the rescue of Venn''s wife Leah from death, the culmination of their work with the Obsidian Mirror. But in the aftermath of the storm, the Abbey is a drowned house. Where is the Mirror? What has happened to the two halves of the Janus coin? Whose is the mysterious boat wreckTrade ReviewCertain to elevate Fisher's status in the world of British fantasy. * The Daily Telegraph *A wonderful follow-up to The Obsidian Mirror. * Bookbag *A captivating web of fantasy... fantastic. * Daily Record *

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Book SynopsisJourney back to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an empowering message about believing in yourself and persevering.Trade ReviewPraise for The Magic in Changing Your Stars “Black excellence, Black fantastic, and Black family combine for a transformational story of passion and persistence.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A fast-paced story about family, bravery, and the arts, this story will have readers wanting to visit Harlem and tap alongside Ailey, Grampa, and Bojangles himself.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Henderson weaves magical realism and historical fiction together, offering hard lessons about trying and grit, alongside overwhelming love of family, a lot of laughs, and a ‘smidgen of magic.’” —Booklist (starred review) “The value of family, perseverance, and believing in oneself takes center stage in this bighearted multigenerational story tinged with enchantment.” —Publishers Weekly This story is family, and time-travel, plus Harlem, plus tap (and rap), with a dash of The Wiz. Come and get it. —Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and The List of Things that Will Not Change “The Magic in Changing Your Stars is an enchanting story of a boy whose dream of becoming a star will take readers on a most wonderfully magical journey—a heartfelt tribute to legendary African American performers and their place among the stars.” –Ibi Zoboi, New York Times bestselling author of My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich “Leah Henderson brings heartfelt magic to this culturally rich journey of hope, self-discovery and familial love.” —Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of The Gaither Sisters trilogy

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Book SynopsisA stunning and lushly imagined young adult debut about a girl who is kidnapped and forced to become the body double for the princess of a ruthless empire.Trade ReviewA BuzzFeed, Publishers Weekly, Bustle, and Hypable most anticipated book of 2018Mirage is full of characters who feel like they existed long before the story began, and a rich world that is as beautiful as it is cruel. A smart, romantic, exciting debut from a rare talentPrepare yourself for a story that's enriching, thrilling, and captivating * BuzzFeed *Mirage is by turns thrilling and ruminative, sexy and heartbreaking. Somaiya Daud has written a moving and unforgettable debut * Sabaa Tahir, author of An Ember in the Ashes *Superb . . . a beautiful and necessary meditation on finding strength in one's culture * Entertainment Weekly *Lush and dangerous, Mirage had me entranced. Amani's journey-from rural innocent to calculating young woman, from village girl to royal impersonator-is galactic. I was here for all of it, and I desperately need to know what happens nextRiveting . . . Readers who love clever, independent young women, protagonists of colour, cultures we don't normally get to see positively represented in fiction, lite-SF, space opera, royal court intrigue, and delectable insta-love will inhale Mirage * Tor.com *A masterful, stunning read that brings Somaiya onto the scene as a major talent and voice and force to be reckoned withBeautifully detailed, with enchanting poetry and characters you'll come to care for, Mirage is an exciting introduction to what is sure to be a thrilling series * CultureFly *Mirage is smart, sexy, and devilishly clever. Somaiya Daud has penned a tale worthy of all the stars in the skyMirage is a fantastic book. It's full of my favourite things: secrets, intrigue, gorgeous mythology, and complicated characters. It will break your heart and fill you with hopeDaud is a masterful storyteller. Mirage gives readers an exquisitely wrought world with deft characters, death-defying stakes, and an aching romance. Bound to linger in your dreamsMirage had me enthralled from its first page to its last. It's a a heart-wrenching, romantic, and exhilarating page-turner. Somaiya Daud is a brilliant writer and she has written a brilliant bookThis is a book that will blow you away from the moment you start * Escapades of a Book Worm *

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Book SynopsisNoah Grow is a bird-watcher. If you''re picturing some kid in a big floppy hat, peering up into trees through giant binoculars . . . well, good job. That''s exactly what he does. Right now, Noah is on a quest to find a wood duck. According to his calculations, aka the Drake Equation, the odds are good-really good-for spotting one.That''s why he gets off the bus at the wrong stop. And that''s how he ends up running down a hill, crashing into a fence, and landing right next to a strange, glittery disc.Noah and his best friends, Jason and Jenny, soon discover that the mysterious disc is, well, mysterious. It gives Noah peculiar powers. As things go from odd to outrageous, Noah is swept up in a storm of intergalactic intrigue and middle-school mayhem. There''s much more at stake than Noah realizes.

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Book SynopsisMattie Larimore used to be the good son-compared to his brother, Carter, at least. But that was before Mattie stole a train, got caught, and was sent to Munchem Academy, the world''s greatest reform school. Or is it? Because the kids at Munchem don''t seem very, well . . . reformed. Mostly, they seem terrifying, and the whole place is just a little off. Mattie has to get out. Fast.But it may not be fast enough. Headmaster Rooney is tired of dealing with problem students. His solution, however, may prove to be too radical. When Carter is suddenly next in line for Rooney''s master plan, Mattie and the renegade siblings, Eliot and Caroline, must band together to save him and the rest of Munchem''s students before all is lost. Suddenly, Mattie-the good son-must find his inner hero and fight back. And that''s how the world''s greatest thief got his start.

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