Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Dorling Kindersley Ltd LEGO Star Wars Awesome Vehicles With Poe Dameron
Book SynopsisWith X-wing pilot Poe as your guide, check out the most amazing brick-built vehicles in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy! Which vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and take a look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe''s zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Take a peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it''s really like to drive the Millennium Falcon.Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the controls of a vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Let Poe show you each vehicle''s amazing features and then decide which one you would like to take out for a test drive!2022 The LEGO Group. & 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 4 PigHeart Boy ELT Graded
Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.In this story, Cameron Kelsey is 13 years old. He is not well and needs a new heart. Doctors want to give him a pig''s heart. Cameron cannot decide if he wants the pig''s heart, and some groups are very angry about doctors using animals in this way.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.
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Little, Brown & Company Overlord Vol. 5 Novel
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Little, Brown & Company So Im a Spider So What Vol. 4 light novel
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Little, Brown & Company Accel World Vol. 10 Light Novel
Book SynopsisThe Sound of Water on a Distant Day 2046. Haruyuki, a.k.a Silver Crow, member of the reborn Nega Nebulus, makes a certain blunder and sees a sudden, precipitous drop in Burst Points. Given that he is backed up against the wall, Takumu suggests he hire an Accelerated World bouncer.Spring 2047. Haruyuki is plunged into an unprecedented crisis due to the machinations of new student Seiji Nomi. At the same time in Okinawa on a school trip, Kuroyukihime is set up for a duel by a strange Burst Linker.
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Hodder & Stoughton Delirium Delirium Trilogy 1
Book SynopsisFrom the author of BEFORE I FALL comes the first book in the remarkable New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution and the power to choose.Trade ReviewFast paced and consistently poignant, this tale quickly becomes hypnotically addictive ... A thoughtful, exciting and moving story that reminds us just how important love is. Devour it, then go and give all your friends a big hug. * Heat *Crackling with tension, Lauren Oliver's follow up to DELIRIUM is as whip smart and addictive as her dystopian debut. * Marie Claire *A dystopian Romeo and Juliet story that deserves to be as massive as Twilight. * Stylist *Amazing, unputdownable! * Grazia *We're big fans of Lauren Oliver and this is the emotionally charged follow-up to last year's futuristic love story DELIRIUM. With echoes of Brave New World, we catch up with young heroine Lena as she attempts to survive in the dangerous Wilds . . . Now we just have to wait for the final episode in the trilogy. -- Bella on PANDEMONIUMIn the same mode as Suzanne Collins in her Hunger Games trilogy, Oliver, too, posits a feisty, physically able heroine, giving as good as she gets, in a fast-paced YA thriller: this trend is a welcome one -- Independent on Sunday on PANDEMONIUMThe new Hunger Games . . . We loved the first two books, and spring sees the publication of the final instalment . . . With a movie trilogy in the pipeline too, you'd better get reading! -- Cosmopolitan on REQUIEMLena Haloway's journey will have readers breathlessly turning the pages . . . A dystopian tour de force. -- Kirkus Reviews on REQUIEM
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Little, Brown Book Group Internment
Book Synopsis''Samira has created a chilling, powerful, all-too-real near future that''s a must-read for everyone''s TBR''Karen M. McManus, author of One Of Us Is Lying''A must-read . . . A heart-rending and all-too credible tale of sacrifice, the ugly face of authority and the courage of youth'' Sunday Times'' Children''s Book of the Month''A tremendous novel'' the GuardianRebellions are built on hope.Set in a horrifying ''fifteen minutes in the future'' United States, seventeen-year-old Layla Amin is forced into an internment camp for Muslim-Americans along with her parents.With the help of newly-made friends also trapped within the camp, her boyfriend on the outside, and an unexpected alliance, Layla begins a journey to fight for freedom, leading a revolution against the internment camp''s Director and his guards.Heart-racing and emotional, Internment questions the Trade ReviewSamira has created a chilling, powerful, all-too-real near future that's a must-read for everyone's TBR. * Karen M. McManus, author of One Of Us Is Lying *[A] magnetic novel . . . this is a story that seems uncomfortably prescient in these uncertain times, but it's also one of hope and resistance. Author Ahmed is proving herself to be a YA gem. * Stylist magazine *Very timely . . . A rallying call against the complicity of silence on modern racism * Independent *A timely YA novel set in a terrifying 'fifteen minutes in the future' USA . . . In a world that's constantly creating boundaries and walls between races, religions and nations, Internment is a powerful and relevant book that reads less like a piece of fiction and more a scarily plausible future scenario. Yet what should resonate with readers is the hope at the heart of the tale. If you enjoyed The Hate U Give, this should be at the top of your TBR pile when March rolls around. * CultureFly *Chillingly plausible, a story of hate ultimately becomes one of hope as Ahmed challenges readers to fight the complicit silence of racism. * The Bookseller, Ones to Watch *A tremendous novel. * the Guardian *Chillingly plausible * Financial Times *A powerful and poignant exploration of a nightmare made real. It's a testament to Ahmed's writing then, that the heart of the story is one of hope. Read INTERNMENT. Raise a fist. * David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland *A testament to what girls are capable of when they are overlooked, Internment is a masterwork of dignity and grit. * E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Exit, Pursued by a Bear *A riveting and cautionary tale. Internment urges us to speak up and speak out, to ask questions and demand answers, and when those answers prove unsatisfactory, to resist * Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Boy In The Tower
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE REDBRIDGE AWARD 2015RUNNER UP TEACH PRIMARY NEW CHILDREN''S FICTION AWARD 2015BOOKTRUST PICKWhen they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesn''t really like looking outside - but it''s going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it''s safe. Except it isn''t any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them.Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there''s no way out . . .Trade ReviewThis matches a dystopian plot with a hugely engaging narrator . . . An unusual and very impressive debut. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *Haunting and compelling, with characters you really care for -- Vanessa Lewis * The Bookseller *I loved it and I think you - whoever you are, whether you're aged eight or eighty - will love it, too. Boy In The Tower comes highly recommended by me. I think it might even be my favourite story of 2014 so far.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mortality Doctrine The Eye of Minds
Book SynopsisFrom James Dashner, the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, comes an edge-of-your seat adventure. The Eye of Minds is the first book in The Mortality Doctrine, a series set in a world of hyperadvanced technology, cyberterrorists, and gaming beyond your wildest dreams . . . and your worst nightmares.To catch a hacker, you need a hacker.For Michael and the other gamers, the VirtNet can make your wildest fantasies become real. And the more hacking skills you have, the more fun. Who wants to play by the rules anyway?But some rules were made for a reason. One gamer has been taking people hostage inside the VirtNet with horrific consequences.The government needs Michael to track down the rogue gamer, but the risk is enormous and the line between game and reality could be blurred forever . . .Trade ReviewAn intriguing read for the digital generation. * Kirkus *This first book in the Mortality Doctrine series from Maze Runner author Dashner offers an irresistible premise * Publishers Weekly *Dashner once again creates a dystopian world in which nothing is what it seems * Voya *In typical Dashner style, this is quick and involving, with the main frustration being the wait time until the next book. * Booklist *Dasher does not disappoint -- Stephen King * The School Librarian *
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Penguin Books Ltd Nyxia
Book Synopsis''Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one'' Victoria Schwab, No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author''And just like that, I''m leaving Earth behind . . .''Emmett Atwater is just a poor kid plucked from the streets of Detroit. But now he and nine teenagers like him are travelling to a distant planet aboard the Babel corporation''s lightship.Before they get there, they are told, two of them will be eliminated. The eight who make it will land on an alien world, where they will hunt for Nyxia, the most extraordinary substance in the universe.But first Emmett must endure frightening tests, rivalry with his fellow chosen ones and the fear that Babel aren''t telling the truth.Because if Babel aren''t, they''ll be trapped, light years from home.And all alone . . .''A high-octane thriller . . . Nyxia grabs you from the first line and never lets go.'' Marie Lu,#1 New York Timesbestselling author of the Young Elites seriesTrade ReviewFans of Hunger Games and Red Rising will devour this - it's ridiculously good. I loved every page -- K.D., GoodreadsIn a word: Wow. I could not put it down. If I could give it six stars, I would -- Nic Stone, GoodreadsAn absolute page-turner -- Vic James, author of 'Gilded Cage'My most anticipated YA debut of 2017 -- Pied Piper, GoodreadsFast-moving and thrilling, and very difficult to put down -- Justin, GoodreadsThe setup will draw comparisons to The Hunger Games, but Reintgen's characters stand on their own, and the trials they face are inventive. Emmett's self-deprecation, wit, and ability to see the good in others will keep readers riveted and eager for the next volume in this planned trilogy * Publishers Weekly *A black protagonist in outer space is welcome...copious action and a reality TV atmosphere (the scoreboard shows regularly) make the pace flow. Fast-moving and intriguing * Kirkus Reviews *An amazing adventure of intelligence and strength, this sci-fi book presents diverse and complex characters in a tale about greed and internal compromise. The author brings to life more than a dozen characters with depth and individual personalities and agendas. This is a wonderful example of how personal and corporate values are often intertwined despite being at odds with each other. Verdict: Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner series will enjoy this series opener * School Library Journal *File this book under A for Amazing -- Jay Kristoff * New York Times bestselling author of The Illuminae Files *Brilliant concept meets stellar execution in this fast-paced deep space adventure. I was hooked from page one * Victoria Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author *Reintgen's Nyxia has all the qualities that will make this become a blockbuster and one of the most important young-adult science-fiction stories of our time. The plot is gripping. The characters are a spectacularly multi-ethnic blend of misfits and outsiders that are unflinchingly human and flawed. Simply amazing all around, and I desperately need the next story from this new author -- Jay Coles * author of Tyler Johnson Was Here *Sleek, fast, and action-packed, this is a thrilling new take on space adventure. I got to the end and instantly wanted more -- Stefan Bachmann * author of the internationally acclaimed The Peculiar *Sleek, fast, and action-packed, this is a thrilling new take on space adventure. I got to the end and instantly wanted more -- Nic Stone * debut author of Dear Martin *With a vivid cast of characters, relentless pacing, and layers ofmystery, Reintgen hits all the right buttons to craft an addictive pageturner -- Fonda Lee * author of Zeroboxer and Exo *The futuristic ship is full of impressive gadgets; the competitions are clever and it's fun to guess what skill they might be designed to elicit; the true stars, however, are the teens themselves, wildly diverse and all carrying their own emotional baggage. It is still of note when an African American boy pops up as a sci-fi protagonist, and Emmett is a complex, well-developed, and rich character who speaks, acts, and interacts like a teen who was raised in a rough, urban setting but surrounded by people who love him. Both curious and suspicious at every turn, he is an ideal narrator, and a sequel can't come soon enough * The Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books *
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Pan Macmillan Youve Reached Sam
Book SynopsisDustin Thao is a Vietnamese-American writer based in Southern California. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science, and is starting a PhD program at Northwestern University. He writes contemporary young adult fiction. You've Reached Sam is his YA debut.Trade ReviewIf you like your contemporaries with a tiny piece of magic, this emotional YA is perfect for you. * BuzzFeed *Have your tissues at the ready when you dive into Dustin Thao's emotional novel You've Reached Sam. * PopSugar *Thao skillfully marries a quiet, elegiac novel about grief with a provocative sf conceit. A poignant and moving read * Booklist *A touch of magic, first love and loss, this is the story of romance and heartache. * SheReads *You’ve Reached Sam is a hauntingly remarkable debut. Dustin Thao gently weaves grief, regret, second chances, and the honestly beautiful moments we carry from a first love. Every tear you will shed reading this book will be worth it. -- Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Time Lord Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisWe are all stories, in the end . . .A stunning illustrated collection of fifteen dark and ancient fairy tales from the world of Doctor Who. These captivating stories include mysterious myths and legends about heroes and monsters of all kinds, from every corner of the universe. Originally told to young Time Lords at bedtime, these twisted tales are an enchanting read for Doctor Who fans of all ages.Written by Justin Richards and illustrated by David Wardle.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Knock Knock Whos There Joke Book
Book SynopsisClimb aboard the TARDIS for a journey through space, time, and comedy in the official Doctor Who joke book!-What do we want? -TIME TRAVEL! -When do we want it? -THAT''S IRRELEVANT! Packed with a dimensionally transcendent TARDIS-load amount of jokes, gags and riddles, this is the official Doctor Who joke book! Remember: it''s funnier on the inside!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Annual 2022
Book SynopsisThe official annual, and the must-have gift for Doctor Who fans of all ages!Hello! I''m the Doctor, and this is my book.Only it isn''t like other books, because I''m going to tell you what happens at the end first - I escape! From space prison!Amazing eh? But while I was locked up I kept a diary, and you can read some of it in the pages that follow - along with loads of top-secret intelligence reports from my friends (and even some enemies). Enjoy!The ultimate guide to all things Doctor Who - from the Doctor herself whilst she''s locked up in space prison!Jam packed with activities, puzzles, stories and all your favourite characters from series new and old, your journey through time and space starts right here.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Doctor Who Legends of Camelot
Book SynopsisOld legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table.While investigating a strange energy in Carbury, the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble are pulled into a different dimension, smashing a giant hole into another world in the process.As the magic of the hidden dimension slowly seeps out, the Doctor and Donna find themselves in Camelot, where a young squire, Arthur, comes to their aid, and when the Doctor is mistaken for Merlin, they are swept up in the glamorous and daring legends of the Knights of the Round Table.But something far more menacing has been awakened. Caught in an ancient battle for power, Donna and the Doctor are sucked into a dangerous game. As each move is made and time spins faster, the Doctor must find a way to seal the rift before an unimaginable power is unleashed and the universe is laid to waste.
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Orion Publishing Co Howling Dark
Book SynopsisThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in Trade ReviewSpace opera fans will savor the rich details of Ruocchio's far-future debut. - Publisher's Weekly on Empire of SilenceIf you can't decide whether to go for science fiction or fantasy with your first summer read, might we recommend Empire of Silence. - Den of Geek on Empire of SilenceOne of the most enjoyable SF debuts I've read in a long while. Think Dune mixed with Gene Wolfe's Shadow of the Torturer series, but for a contemporary readership... celebrates all of the joy and the sheer enthusiasm of old-fashioned Space Opera. - SFF World on Empire of Silence
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Pan Macmillan Archenemies
Book SynopsisA story of superheroes, villains, vengeance and forbidden love, Archenemies by Marissa Meyer is the fabulous sequel to the New York Times-bestselling Renegades. Time is running out.Together, they can save the world.But they are each other’s worst nightmare.Nova’s double life is about to get a lot more complicated:As Insomnia, she is a fully-fledged member of the Renegades, a syndicate of powerful and beloved superheroes. As Nightmare, she is an Anarchist - a group of of villains who are determined to destroy the Renegades. Nova wants vengeance against the so-called heroes who once failed her when she needed them most.But as Nova, her feelings for Adrian are deepening, despite the fact that he is a Renegade and the son of her sworn enemies and, unbeknownst to Nova, he has some dangerous secrets of his own.The line between good and evil has been blurred, but too much power could mean the end of their city – and the world – as they know it.Trade Review?Meyer is fantastic with superpowers, and the best moments in the book involve ingenious or breathtaking displays of ability, as well as entertaining hints of a centuries-long prodigy history. ... the page-turner conclusion will leave readers eager for the final installment. * Publishers Weekly *Adrian and Nova, two teen superheroes, have a lot in common: a problematic hidden identity, a secret plan to avenge a family member’s death, and a growing attraction to each other that is impossible to indulge simply because of who they are. ...This enticing mix of superhero adventures and budding love story also tackles hefty ethical issues, and Meyer masterfully manipulates plot and characters to send readers racing for the last page and regret reaching it, especially when they're met by its suspenseful cliff-hanger * Booklist *
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Hachette Children's Group A Darkest Minds Novel: In the Afterlight: Book 3
Book Synopsis The third book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Lore.The fate of a generation lies in Ruby's hands - and one wrong move could set the world on fire.One of the few survivors of a disease which killed most of America's children, Ruby has emerged as Leader of the rebel group determined to bring the government down. Torn apart by the unbearable loss of Liam, she forms an unlikely alliance with his brother, Cole. But whatever their differences, Ruby and Cole are united by a clear mission: there are thousands like them still suffering in 'rehabilitation camps'. It's up to Ruby to set them free ...'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.' - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyAlexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Lore, Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbrackenTrade ReviewA riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyHaunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews *A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times *The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly *
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Hachette Children's Group A Darkest Minds Novel: The Darkest Minds: Book 1
Book Synopsis The first book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, also now a major movie, from the bestselling author of Lore. Ruby is sixteen. She is dangerous. And she is alive. For now.A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival?'A riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge.' - Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyAlexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken.Trade ReviewA riveting emotional read that kept me on the edge. -- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked LovelyHaunting ... Bracken creates a gripping and terrifying dystopian world. * Kirkus Reviews *The story's quick-paced action leads to a heartbreaking cliffhanger that will have readers eager for the next book ... * Publishers Weekly *A new twist on dystopia, this is one not to miss. * Romantic Times *
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Unbound Underdogs: Tooth and Nail
Book SynopsisThree weeks have passed since the events of Underdogs. The British population continues its imprisonment in Nicholas Grant's giant walled Citadels, under the watchful eye of innumerable cloned soldiers. The heroes of Oakenfold Special School remain their last chance of freedom.As a result of their last mission, Grant has been forced to speed up his plans for Great Britain and beyond. Ewan, Kate, McCormick and the rest of the Underdogs must face the horrors of his new research, knowing that it raises the stakes as high as they will go. Failing this battle will not merely result in losing soldiers and friends, but in losing the war entirely. According to the odds, the Underdogs are near-certain to fail. But they have spent their whole lives being underestimated and did not survive this long by respecting the odds.Trade Review'A taut, thrilling, fully rendered vision of dystopia ... will keep you on the edge of your seat' Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes'A fantastic twist on dystopia, with edge-of-your-seat thrills and unlikely heroes... I loved it' Michael Grant, author of the Gone series
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Unbound Underdogs: Acceleration
Book SynopsisWar is raging. Numbers are dwindling. It's a dangerous world for an underdog. The Underdogs of Spitfire’s Rise are falling apart. In the series’ penultimate novel, the remnants of Britain’s last army are called into battle again – this time to avert the violent deaths of tens of thousands of prisoners. The neurodiverse skills and defiant bravery of the Underdogs are pitched against the might of military science and the terrifying Acceleration project.Meanwhile, Oliver Roth has been offered a promotion that would make him the second most powerful person in Britain. But it’s conditional on the success of his next mission: the discovery and annihilation of Spitfire’s Rise.The Underdogs fight for the safety of countless prisoners, clueless that their home is being hunted. As each side launches their respective attacks, it’s only a matter of time until one triumphs decisively over the other.
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HarperCollins Publishers Lunar
Book SynopsisStranded and alone on the moon, Luna is running out of time … Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts The Martian for teens in this gripping outer-space survival story. Luna loves living on the moon. She enjoys helping her father – a Moon Miner – on his search for precious minerals and rocks. But when a devastating meteor strike destroys their base, Luna is left stranded alone on the moon. With no shelter and few supplies, she must find a way to survive. The problem is – any hope of rescue is at least 3 days and 400,000 kilometres away … and her oxygen is fast running out!Trade Review"Chris Bradford reads like a twenty-first century Jules Verne with his heart-stopping moon-based thriller." – Tom Palmer “Star-struck young readers will be over the moon when they get their hands on this heart-thumping, outer-space adventure … threaded through with fascinating facts about the moon and space travel.” – Lancashire Post “A fast-paced space survival thriller … delivering all the elements of the best disaster stories." – Just Imagine “A cracking twenty-first century sci-fi adventure … Fast-paced, engaging and wholly believable, readers are in for an absolute treat in this high-stakes, high-drama, high-tension read. Adrenaline charged from first page to last, short, exciting chapters ensure there’s no time to pause for breath and Charlotte Grange’s artwork vividly brings Luna’s peril and plight to life.” – A Word About Books, blog “Overflowing with high-stakes peril and edge-of-your-seat drama" – Scope for Imagination, blog
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Timmy Understands Refraction
Book SynopsisA family fishing trip turns out to be full of learning fun for Timmy. Watch how he discovers facts about refraction, and becomes an expert that advises others too!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach young readers. Every book in the series is centred around a science phenomenon, ranging from the water cycle to light refraction to static electricity. Through engaging narratives and whimsical illustrations, 'I'm a Little Scientist' introduces young children to the exciting and ever-changing world of science. Go beyond the story with fun activities and simple experiments to encourage interactive learning! Each book features two pages of scientific experiments for children to put what they've learnt into action.Everyone can be a little scientist!
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HarperCollins Publishers Son The Giver Quartet The fourth novel in the
Book SynopsisThe thrilling fourth companion novel to THE GIVER which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.They called her Water Claire.When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions don't exist. That she had become a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been stolen from her body.Claire's son is out there, a young boy now. She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice.The startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry's award-winning epic series THE GIVER QUARTET culminates in a final clash between good and evil.Trade ReviewPraise for THE GIVER:"The Giver, a powerful and provocative novel, is sure to keep older children reading and thinking." New York Times “Lowry is once again in top form – raising many questions while answering few, and unwinding a tale fit for the most adventurous readers." Publishers Weekly
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Harper Collins Childrens Books The Giver Boxed Set The Giver Gathering Blue
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HarperCollins Publishers Time Travelling with a Hamster
Book SynopsisFor readers who loved Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time this extraordinary debut will make you laugh and cry. A story that crosses time and generations, for adventure-loving readers young and old.Trade Review‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild “Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times “Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times ‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones “A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express ‘With intriguing twists from start to finish, this story is a real roller coaster of emotions. It warmed my heart and filled my head with wonder! A fast, funny and really satisfying read that sparks your imagination.’ Joseph, 10
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Howls Moving Castle
Book SynopsisThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl''s castle.To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there''s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are i
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Warriors Super Edition Bluestars Prophecy
Book SynopsisWarriors Super Edition: Bluestar’s Prophecy is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! and her Clan.Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Todhunter Moon Book Two Sandrider
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Red Queen
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Divergent Series FourBook Hardcover Gift Set
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£59.22
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Am Number Four The Lost Files Rebel Allies
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Divergent
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Defy Me
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Restore Me
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Neverending Story
Book SynopsisRead the book that inspired the classic coming-of-age film! From award-winning German author Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica--so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination in order to save Fantastica?An instantaneous leap into the magical . . . Energetic, innovative, and perceptive—The Washington PostA trumpet blast for the imagination.—Sunday TimesTrade ReviewPraise for The Neverending Story..."An instantaneous leap into the magical … Energetic, innovative, and perceptive"—The Washington Post"A rich, enjoyable read … Succeeds by drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy."—The Observer"You might just get in touch with the child in you who clapped her hands for Tinker Bell."—Glamour"A trumpet blast for the imagination."—Sunday Times
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Palgrave USA A Wrinkle in Time
Book SynopsisNEWBERY MEDAL WINNER TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEYRead the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years!A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I''ve read it so often, I know it by heart. Meg CabotLate one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O''Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract--a wrinkle that transports one across space and time--to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe.A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L'Engle's Time Quintet.Includes an appreciation by Anna Quindlen and a personal interview with Madeleine L'Engle.
£8.54
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Eragon
Book SynopsisDon’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh, coming 11.7.23!A new adventure hatches in Book One of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This 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 When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and, gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy&m
£22.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Coraline
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Random House USA Inc His Dark Materials
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Penguin Putnam Inc Furysong
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£11.19
Clarion Books The Giver Quartet
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£26.10
Not Stated The False Prince the Ascendance Series Book 1
Book SynopsisA modern classic by #1New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, The False Prince thrills with wild twists and turns, danger and deceit, and the revelation of hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king''s long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner''s motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword''s point -- he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage''s rivals have their own agendas as well.As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner''s sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.Read the book that started it all! #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen weaves a thrilling tale of grand adventure, intrigue, and treason packed with battles of wits and wills in this rollercoaster of a read.
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Not Stated Winter Turning Wings of Fire 7
Book SynopsisThe New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Daring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her. Winter''s new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won''t let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don''t seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet''s vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can''t follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he''ll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Graceling
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Cengage Learning, Inc A Wizard of Earthsea 1
Book SynopsisThe first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin''s must-read Books of Earthsea. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world.This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death''s threshold to restore the balance.With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings—but also unlike anything but themselves—Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature. They have received accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike.Join the millions of fantasy readers who have explored these lands. As The Guardian put it: Ursula Le Guin''s world of Earthsea is a tangled skein of tiny islands cast on a vast sea. The islands'' names pull at my heart like no others: Roke, Perilane, Osskil . . .The Books of Earthsea include: A Wizard of Earthsea The Tombs of Atuan The Farthest Shore Tehanu Tales from Earthsea The Other Wind
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Random House USA Inc Illuminae
Book Synopsis“It certainly filled the Battlestar Galactica–shaped hole in my heart.” —Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of The Red Queen Read the New York Times bestselling blockbuster that critics are calling “out-of-this-world awesome.” The first in an epic sci-fi series unlike anything else out there. Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the worst thing she’d ever been through. That was before her planet was invaded. Now, with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra are forced to fight their way onto one of the evacuating craft, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit. But the warship could be the least of their problems. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their biggest threat; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady plunges into a web of data hacking to get to the truth, it’s clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: Ezra. Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents—including emails, schematics, military files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more—Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes. “Brace yourself, because you’re about to be immersed in a mindscape that you’ll never want to leave.” —Marie Lu, author of the bestselling Legend series “Prepare yourselves for Illuminae.” —EW.com “You’re not in for an ordinary novel experience. . . .” —Bustle.com “A truly interactive experience. . . . A fantastically fun ride.” —MTV.comDon''t miss the rest of the series!The Illuminae Files_02: GEMINAThe Illuminae Files_03 -- title to be revealed!
£11.40
Penguin Young Readers The Many Meanings of Meilan
Book Synopsis“The little girl I was would have been thrilled to encounter Meilan... having found a character who embraces the complexity of being both Chinese and American, I would have been able to echo her words: ''I am not alone.''” —New York Times Book Review by Jean Kwok A family feud before the start of seventh grade propels Meilan from Boston''s Chinatown to rural Ohio, where she must tap into her inner strength and sense of justice to make a new place for herself in this resonant debut.Meilan Hua''s world is made up of a few key ingredients: her family''s beloved matriarch, Nai Nai; the bakery her parents, aunts, and uncles own and run in Boston''s Chinatown; and her favorite Chinese fairy tales. After Nai Nai passes, the family has a falling-out that sends Meilan, her parents, and her grieving grandfather on the road in search of a new home. They take a winding path across the country before landing in Redbud, Ohi
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