Posts Tagged ‘young-readers-9-12’
Wings of Fire 3 The Hidden Kingdom
The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friendsto uncover the lurking evil.
Read MoreWings of Fire 4 The Dark Secret
When Starflight is kidnapped by the NightWings he finds that the kingdom of his birth is a miserable place, full of terrible secrets–and that, with his fellow dragonets too far away to help, the fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons.
Read MoreWings of Fire 5 The Brightest Night
The dragonets struggle to fulfill the prophecy and — somehow — end the war in this thrilling new installment of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series! One will have the power of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia’s dragons need her,…
Read MoreGraveyard Shakes
Katia and Victoria are sisters and scholarship students at a private boarding school. While Victoria tries to fit in, Katia is unapologetic about her quirks, even though their classmates tease her. After a big fight, Katia runs away from school. And when Victoria goes looking for her, she accidentally tumbles into the underworld of a…
Read MoreThe Handbook
There’s nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner, though. When…
Read MoreSwindle 8 Jingle
JINGLE: a light clinking or tingling sounds, often heralding the approach of Santa, reindeer, or the mysterious thief of a priceless possession . . . Griffin Bing and his friends are NOT happy. Instead of going away for winter break, they’ve been signed up to volunteer at a local Christmas extravaganza . . . as…
Read MoreKey Hunters 5 The Titanic Treasure
Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are lockedup tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! A FORTUNE LOST AT SEA! When Cleo and Evan set sail on the Titanic, time is not on their side! The famous ocean liner is destined to…
Read MoreOnce Upon A Cruise
Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise–especially since, instead of lounging by the pool, she’s running around the ship doing favor after favor for her cruise director mom. Things aren’t all bad–it’s good to see her mom acting confident again after the divorce, and she’s learning a lot about obscure…
Read MoreRemembering John McRae Soldier, Doctor, Poet
This award-winning tribute to the author of “In Flanders Fields” is now available in paperback. “In Flanders Fields the poppies blow/Between the crosses, row on row…” Every Canadian student, teacher, and parent can recite these powerful words. But behind every poem is a poet who lived, breathed, and in this case, led an extraordinary life.…
Read MoreAt Vimy Ridge
April 9, 2007 marks the 90th anniversary of the pivotal World War I battle — one that many historians view as the battle that defined Canada as a nation. At Vimy Ridge, Canadian soldiers achieved what more experienced soldiers from Britain and France could not — taking the strategic position of Vimy Ridge from the…
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