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Song Quest
Katherine Roberts - 1999
A world where nature itself can be controlled by unearthly music. A world where the forces of good and evil are held in harmony by the Singers who have mastered the secret Songs of Power. A world on the brink of destruction, threatened by a dark lord whose evil knows no bounds. Rialle and Kherron, two novice Singers, are all that's left to stand in the enemy's way. Stranded in a strange land with only one another to rely on, these former rivals must work together if they are to survive. In a timeless coming-of-age journey, Rialle and Kherron discover the strength of spirit that lies within them in their quest to help good triumph over evil.
The Evolution of Claire
Tess Sharpe - 2018
During the events of Jurassic World, Claire Dearing faced the savage fury of dinosaurs unleashed . . . but it wasn't the first time. In this entirely new coming-of-age story, Claire lands an elite internship working for Simon Masrani and soon discovers his plans to build an all-new theme park--Jurassic World! Along the way, Claire establishes valuable relationships with both her peers and the prehistoric creatures she studies, but when the situation turns dangerous, she begins to see the dinosaurs in a different light. Fans of Jurassic World will delight in filling in the gaps of Claire's past, all while gaining insights into the experiences that transformed her into the strong woman we know today.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is being directed by J. A. Bayona (The Impossible, A Monster Calls), with Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow serving as executive producers and Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley as producers.
The Dream Merchant
Isabel Hoving - 2002
You're their guinea pig."Josh Cope is a bit of a dreamer . . . who sometimes steals things. Otherwise, he's just your average boy. So why is an international corporation calling him in the middle of the night, insisting that he come and work for them? Why would they be so convinced that Josh is the key to conquering their new market — the past? Drawn into this astonishing, whirlwind adventure, Josh soon finds himself in the middle of a nightmare, caught in a place between dreams and reality. For Josh and his friends to find their way back, they must follow a trail that takes them right into the very heart of the human imagination — and to the furthest ends of time itself.
The Named
Marianne Curley - 2002
Under the guidance of Arkarian, his mentor, and with the help of Isabel, his unlikely but highly capable apprentice, Ethan has become a valued member of this other-worldly corps. As the only defense against the evil Order of Chaos, the Named travel through time to prevent the Order from altering history and thereby gaining power in the present and the future.As the threat from the Order intensifies, secrets of the past are revealed and villains and heroes are exposed. This gripping fantasy is set in modern times, but is infused with intrigue from the past, super-natural characters and surprising plot twists. Curley has written a winner through to the end.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
Ally Carter - 2006
The Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses, but it's really a school for spies. Even though Cammie is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways, she has no idea what to do when she meets an ordinary boy who thinks she's an ordinary girl. Sure, she can tap his phone, hack into his computer, or track him through town with the skill of a real "pavement artist"—but can she maneuver a relationship with someone who can never know the truth about her? Cammie Morgan may be an elite spy-in-training, but in her sophomore year, she's on her most dangerous mission—falling in love.
The Transall Saga
Gary Paulsen - 1998
As Mark searches for a pathway back to his own time on Earth, he must make a new life in a new world. His encounters with primitive tribes bring the joy of human bonds, but violence and war as well—and, finally, a contest in which he discovers his own startling powers.
The Power of Five
Elisabetta Gnone - 2004
Together they discover that they need to protect Earth from the evil of Metamoor. But things go seriously wrong for the girls at the school's Halloween dance when Metamoor henchmen crash the party and attempt to capture them. The girls have to command their newly discovered powers in their first battle against evil.
Both Sides of Time
Caroline B. Cooney - 1995
What if, no matter which direction you travel in time, you must abandon someone you love?Meet 15-year-old Annie Lockwood, a romantic living in the wrong century. When she travels back a hundred years and lands in 1895--a time when privileged young ladies wear magnificent gowns, attend elegant parties, and are courted by handsome gentlemen--Annie at last finds romance. But she is a trespasser in time. Will she choose to stay in the past? Will she be allowed to?
Dr. Franklin's Island
Ann Halam - 2001
After a terrifying mid-air disaster and subsequent crash, these three are the sole survivors, stranded together on a deserted tropical island. Or so they think. Semi, Miranda, and Arnie stumble into the hands of Dr. Franklin, a mad scientist who’s been waiting for them, eager to use them as specimens for his experiments in genetic engineering.From the Hardcover edition.
Ingo
Helen Dunmore - 2005
She misses him terribly, and she longs to hear his spellbinding tales about the Mer, who live in the underwater kingdom of Ingo. Perhaps that is why she imagines herself being pulled like a magnet toward the sea. But when her brother, Conor, starts disappearing for hours on end, Sapphy starts to believe she might not be the only one who hears the call of the ocean.
Cathy's Book
Sean Stewart - 2006
Her father died unexpectedly, she's failing school, and her best friend is mad at her. But when Cathy decides to investigate Victor's reasons for ending their relationship, things suddenly go from bad to very, very, very bad as her findings produce more questions than answers. For instance, what does the death of Victor's co-worker, the strange mark that appeared on Cathy's arm, and the surreal behavior of several Chinese elders have to do with it? Through Cathy's unique and irresistible voice-and lots of proof in the form of letters, photographs, date book entries, telephone numbers readers can call, websites they can access, as well as secrets only a careful reader will be able to decipher-readers will enter a strange and fascinating world where things often aren't how they appear. Two-color illustrations plus supplemental material. Ages: 12 and up
Pretty Little Liars
Sara Shepard - 2006
Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished.How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were, the naughty girls they are, and the dirty secrets they've kept. And guess what? I'm telling.
Hardy Boys Complete Series Set Books 1-66
Franklin W. Dixon - 2006
The Hardy Boys have been America's favorite detective duo for over 75 years. Now, for the first time, you can purchase all sixty-six classic Hardy Boys titles in one complete set! #1: The Tower Treasure #2: The House on the Cliff #3: The Secret of the Old Mill #4: The Missing Chums #5: Hunting for Hidden Gold #6: The Shore Road Mystery #7: The Secret of the Caves #8: The Mystery of Cabin Island #9: The Great Airport Mystery #10: What Happened at Midnight #11: While the Clock Ticked #12: Footprints Under the Window #13: The Mark on the Door #14: The Hidden Harbor Mystery #15: The Sinister Signpost #16: A Figure in Hiding #17: The Secret Warning #18: The Twisted Claw #19: The Disappearing Floor #20: Mystery of the Flying Express #21: The Clue of the Broken Blade #22: The Flickering Torch Mystery #23: The Melted Coins #24: The Short-Wave Mystery #25: The Secret Panel #26: The Phantom Freighter #27: The Secret of Skull Mountain #28: The Sign of the Crooked Arrow #29: The Secret of the Lost Tunnel #30: The Wailing Siren Mystery #31: The Secret of Wildcat Swamp #32: The Crisscross Shadow #33: The Yellow Feather Mystery #34: The Hooded Hawk Mystery #35: The Clue in the Embers #36: The Secret of Pirates' Hill #37: The Ghost at Skeleton Rock #38: Mystery at Devil's Paw #39: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk #40: Mystery of the Desert Giant #41: The Clue of the Screeching Owl #42: The Viking Symbol Mystery #43: The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior #44: The Haunted Fort #45: The Mystery of the Spiral Bridge #46: The Secret Agent on Flight 101 #47: Mystery of the Whale Tattoo #48: The Arctic Patrol Mystery #49: The Bombay Boomerang #50: Danger on Vampire Trail #51: The Masked Monkey #52: The Shattered Helmet #53: The Clue of the Hissing Serpent #54: The Mysterious Caravan #55: The Witchmaster's Key #56: The Jungle Pyramid #57: The Firebird Rocket #58: The Sting of the Scorpion #59: Night of the Werewolf #60: Mystery of the Samurai Sword #61: The Pentagon Spy #62: The Apeman's Secret #63: The Mummy Case #64: Mystery of Smuggler's Cove #65: The Stone Idol #66: The Vanishing Thieves