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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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After invaders destroyed her village, murdered her family, and took her prisoner, shield-maiden Ragna is hungry for revenge. A trained warrior, she is ready to fight for her home, but with only a mermaid and a crew of disloyal mercenaries to aid her, Ragna knows she needs new allies. Guided by the magical maps on her skin, battling storms and mutiny, Ragna sets sail across the Northern Sea. She petitions the Jarl in Skjordal for aid, but despite Ragna's...
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Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must navigate court intrigue and escape the fae queen's control as she strives to release her grandfather from royal prisons, grapple with a city plagued by fae attacks, and fulfill her destiny as Ogun's only child to reforge the pact between humanity and the fae.
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Depuis plusieurs générations, le trou du diable avale les corps des malheureux noyés, les âmes des désespérés,
mais aussi les secrets des notables et de puissants. Cependant, il arrive qu'un drame se transforme en malédiction et
que le trou relâche une de ses prisonnières afin qu'elle réclame une réparation.
Sommes-nous responsables des mauvaises actions de nos aïeux ? Devons-nous payer pour les actes répréhensibles de nos ancêtres...
4) Normal Kids
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"In Hannah’s world, every dollar counts. Her mom has a drinking problem, and when Hannah comes home to find that her wasted, she’s not surprised. But she's shocked when she discovers that her brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money. If she wants to avoid eviction or social services, she needs to chase Seth down. During her search, she runs into charming Eli, who offers to help. Can Hannah set aside her pride and learn to trust...
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In "Amy Collins: A Boston Adventure," the heroine of "Finding Home" navigates the upheaval of leaving her rustic Louisiana home for an exclusive Boston neighborhood after finding out she was switched at birth. Her new family consists of a mother who rarely gets out of bed, an uncle who talks to an invisible bird, a blind cousin who is desperate for a friend, and various other eccentric aunts and uncles, as well as a house filled with servants who...
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"Shayna's Shadows" introduces a grade 8 youngster from an ethnic group who arrives at a new school and encounters bullying, prejudice and bigotry, difficulties many young people face today. Shayna overcomes her problems through reliance on her own inner resources, as well as on the help of her friend, Jessica, and a number of significant others in her school, religious and community environments.Suitable for young adult or adult readers.
7) Katmeridou
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Amid the gloomy backdrop of Glasgow's streets, Noah strives to carve out a semblance of normalcy. His odyssey through secondary school is fraught with hurdles as he grapples with familial strife and the daily grind of academia. Determined to secure a future beyond the confines of his challenging circumstances, he is intent on performing well enough to land a respectable job.
Noah's sanctuary lies in the ivories of the piano, an instrument he has...
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A Journal to Your Future Self.' This unique journal is your passport to self-discovery, intertwining the realms of dreams, aspirations, and daily reflections in a compact 250-word description.Start your journey by crafting a heartfelt letter to your future self, setting the tone for introspection and growth. Delve into the enchanting world of dreams with dedicated sections exploring dream types, symbolism, and the architects shaping your subconscious...
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When Kiona's little brother, Achak, was kidnapped by the ruthless Eresh Kigal, she embarks on an adventure that leads her to the fulfilling and start of a destiny that was sown in her from long ago. As well as meeting up with her friends, from the old such as Abenanka when helping with the rescue, to the new such as The Masked Piper, whom Kiona helped to regain her sight, and would later compete in The Forest Trial to accomplish her unfinished race...
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Obsession. Power. Murder.
The last thing Elona, a brilliant straight-A student, desires is to become entangled in the treacherous web of secret societies within the enigmatic halls of one of France's most prestigious academies.
Especially while she's on the trail of her best friend's chilling murder case, but to her surprise, the one who offers an unexpected hand in this deadly dance is none other than her academic rival.
Roma's charisma...
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English
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Turquoise Nez Timerhorn seems to have it all. She's gorgeous. She's got lots of friends and admirers. Her boyfriend - Ed; who has supermodel looks and is not only captain of the unbeaten basketball team but also a high achiever in the classroom - adores her. She even lands a plumb internship. Turquoise and Ed are shoo-ins for King and Queen of the Senior Prom. There's only one problem - Ed is Mr. Punctuality, while Turquoise can't get anywhere on...
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How did Rubecula's search for Mira's friend, Okasa, lead her to find her womance relationship with Kiona? Where did the waveark that appeared within Lake Saintmere come from? Along with the many mysteries that surround the relic town of Saintmere and beyond. Meanwhile, Nascha's loss of Achak had since left her confused and reckless. Will she recover and seek for peace when she and her friends travel to Kocoum? Or will her rage and attitude engulf...
13) Blooms in Time
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This fantastic book, "Blooms in Time," is about the journey of a girl named Rose, who's 18 years old and growing up in Meadowbrook. The story takes place in a tight-knit community around her parents' beloved bookstore, lifelong friendships, and cobblestone streets. Throughout the book, we see Rose go through different phases of life, experiencing love, self-discovery, and the challenges that come with growing up. The book explores her talents, aspirations,...
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Kiona, the Maid of the Heart, had a relaxing week before experiencing treachery, heartbreak, and miracles within the quiet forest town of Shenandoah. Nascha from The Great Western Lands had arrived to discover the whereabouts of her proposed future husband, Achak. Now one with Kiona's heart as Levtiqvah, awaking her true self as Tiqvah, the angel who represents Hope. Kiona had also been invited with her friends to attend the ball in Belladina, held...
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Ana has big plans to be an important writer. But not a romance writer, like her mom, because she's seen what love does to people. From her parents' constant bickering to her sister's endless string of broken hearts to her best friend's on-again, off-again relationship, love is messy and Ana wants no part of it. When a school writing contest pairs her up with Alejandro, a notorious serial dater, Ana is annoyed. Alejandro is everything she can't
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Author Ana Ellickson's The Vanishing Station is a lyrical and bold YA debut about an underground magic system in San Francisco-and the lengths one girl is willing to go to protect the ones she loves.
Eighteen-year-old Filipino American Ruby Santos has been unmoored since her mother's death. She can't apply to art school like she's always dreamed, and she and her father have had to move into the basement of their home and rent out the top floor...
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When Kelly loses her memory she must put her trust in the man who rescued her, a burly biker named Duke. With no idea who she is, she begins her rocky journey toward finding herself and much more; love, friendship and a newly found relationship with God. When her future is halted by her previous identity, however, she faces her biggest challenge of all: how to secure the promises of her new life and still renew her past. Can they exist together? Or...
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Español
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Dinero. Exceso. Secretos. Adéntrate en el mundo de los Royal.La vida de Ella Harper no ha sido nada fácil, y cuando su madre muere, se queda completamente sola. Pero entonces aparece Callum Royal, un multimillonario empresario que la saca de la pobreza. A partir de ese momento, Ella llevará una vida de lujo y riqueza.
Sin embargo, pronto se dará cuenta de que algo extraño ocurre en la mansión de los Royal. Los cinco hijos de Callum, que tienen...
19) Gifted
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In a kingdom where the Gifteds are captured and thrown into fights to the death, Voima is fortunate that she is just a Regular. However, her brother, Vendd, isn't so lucky. Since his Power started manifesting itself, the siblings have lived a life on the run, barely escaping the king's soldiers.Just as Voima and Vendd have settled into a new home, a fleeing Gifted enters their lives, begging for help but bringing soldiers after him. Despite the siblings'...
20) Rangers' Rescue
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Tallis Codner continues to chase his dream to learn magic by attending the Red Moon School of Arcana in the city of Moonhaven. At the urging of his friend and mentor Jerzzen Rhellinvar, Tallis decides to aid the school by undertaking a mundane errand to the Valley of the Four Rivers. The seemingly harmless adventure takes a bad turn when two of their companions go missing.
A tale with more monsters and magic, "Rangers' Rescue" takes readers along...
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