Young Adult

Join Taylor Swift, the guitar-wielding champion of empowerment, as she faces her greatest challenge yet in the heart of Melodia. When darkness threatens to snuff out the light of hope, Taylor must harness the power of her music to overcome the shadows and inspire a city in need. With courage, resilience, and the strength of her melodies, Taylor Swift proves that even in the darkest of times, empowerment will always prevail.

A book of prophecies and legends... Dive into the depths with The Mermaid Chronicles, the ultimate companion guide to the mesmerizing series that unveils the hidden world of ocean shapeshifters. From the ethereal merfolk and swift selachii to the elusive eelusionists and majestic dragon kings, this compendium illuminates the rich tapestry of legends, history, and prophecies that bind these extraordinary beings. Embarking on a captivating journey through the sunken city of Atlantis, you'll discover untold myths and hinted legends, unravel hidden motivations, unearth lesser-known characters, as well as learn about the arcane powers of the magical relics that shape the destiny of those who reside on the lost island. Prepare to be swept away on a tide of love, magic, betrayal, and adventure as you explore the vast and enchanting universe of ocean shapeshifters and their enthralling tales. A must-read for fans of the series.

Fifteen-year-old Daria Brennan doesn't want to hear people's thoughts. She doesn't want to see ghosts-or talk to dead people. And she definitely doesn't want to help solve a forty-year-old murder. But Amanda wants revenge, and Daria is the first human contact she's had since the day she died. Now the killer is after Daria and her friends. Can they solve Amanda's murder before becoming his next victim?

The last battle will be won or lost in cyberspace."Killer ending to the beloved Sulan series! Camille Picott has outdone herself with the seventh book in this excellent YA series." - Goodreads ReviewerAmerica has fallen. Millions have been murdered by a modified strain of the pneumonic plague.A megalomaniac has taken over the White House and proclaimed himself king.In a last desperate offensive, Sulan and her friends set plans in motion for a risky cyberspace attack. To carry out their mission, they will design a new technology as dangerous as the enemy they face.If they fail in their mission, their lives-and the fate of America-will be forfeit. The future is perilous and stripped of hope in this last installment of the Sulan series. See how it all ends in this action-packed finale!

You fight, you kill, or you die."Camille Picott has amped up the pressure in her thrilling dystopian series..." -Goodreads ReviewerTraining.That's what Taro remembers from his childhood.Trained to steal. Trained to fight. Trained to kill. Trained to survive.And now, he finds himself an unwilling participant in underground death matches. His fights are aired in Vex for profit. Taro must rely on every ounce of skill to survive. But survival exacts its own price, and Taro finds himself faced with impossible choices.Meanwhile, Sulan searches desperately for Taro. If she fails to find him, everyone she loves could be lost.In this next episode of Sulan, you will enter a world that is under attack. The masses face genocide and safety is only for those with money and means. Get ready for non-stop action as Sulan and Taro fight to survive.

Staying is dangerous. Leaving is suicide."...this thing is jam packed with action.""A not to be missed addition to the series!"-Reviews from GoodreadsSulan is in possession of a secret-a secret that has earned her a powerful enemy.If she stays in the Dome, she will be imprisoned, tortured, or worse.If she flees, worse dangers await in the unrelenting wilderness of Alaska. She will face sub-zero temperatures, an unstable landscape, and an enemy that will stop at nothing to silence her.Get ready for blizzards, isolation, and a desperate bid for survival. The stakes are higher than ever in the fifth episode of the Sulan series.

"I'm psyched. I'm totally psyched. I'm not a loser... Who the hell am I kidding?" Life sucks for Dave Miller -- he's broke, girlfriendless, and stuck in a dead-end job. Really dead-end: Dave is the night manager at the Last Stop, LA's finest vampire-owned and operated, all-night convenience store. Facing an eternity of turning hot dogs and restocking blood broth for his crappy boss and Vampire Master, the future looks about as appealing as the sunrise. It's bad enough that Dave is clinging to his days as a vegetarian and refusing to feed off humans, leaving him weak as a kitten. But when he finds himself competing with psychotic surfer-vamp Wes for the affections of Rosa, a beautiful mortal flirting with the dark side, unlife gets about as sucky as it possibly can.Originally published in 2008, Fantagraphics is proud to bring this YA classic back into print with a new edition. Veteran comics creators Jessica Abel (Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars), Gabe Soria (Batman '66), and Warren Pleece (Incognegro) have crafted a timeless goth love triangle/coming-of-age story that garnered awards and accolades when initially published, including the 2009 YALSA Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens list.

From Alice V. Brock, winner of the Western Fictioneers Best Western YA/Children's Fiction, 2017 and Will Rogers Medallion Finalist for Younger Readers, 2017Renegade Comanche Yellow Hawk is on a bloody rampage. Can two young half-brothers survive his wrath?Two Feathers, a fourteen-year-old half-blood Comanche, and his adopted brother, Will Whitaker, struggle to keep their home on the Pecos River Ranch. The boys are relentlessly attacked by Two Feathers' uncle, Yellow Hawk, who hates them and is obsessed with stealing Buck, Will's faithful buckskin stallion. The army won't help. Their neighbors can't help. So, the boys must fight their battles on the harsh, barren Staked Plains alone. The brutal winter and Yellow Hawk's attacks to capture Buck threaten the ranch's survival. Is Two Feathers Comanche enough to put his dream of his own herd of horses at risk by capturing mustangs in the Comanche stronghold of Palo Duro Canyon, the home of Yellow Hawk? Two Feathers must fight his vicious uncle and the angry war raging inside him. Who does he want to be-a half-Comanche living in a Comanche world but forced onto a reservation, or a half-white living in a white man's world where he is feared and hated?Will he find a way to be both?

From domestic duplicity to diplomatic double-crosses, the nanny spies of Norwood have their hands fullIn this thrilling and twisty follow-up to author Monica McGurk's critically acclaimed The Agency, protagonist Bree and her fellow nanny spies from the Norwood Agency --an independent global spy ring fronting as a British college for aspiring nannies to the elite -- race against the clock to locate the children kidnapped under her watch during their first inauspicious mission in Turkey. Distrusting each other and facing betrayal at every turn, the trio's search leads them to the shocking truth about orphaned Bree's dead parents and the mission that got them killed when she was still a baby.Taut and thrilling, The Handler shows what happens when the young women of Norwood Agency exploit stereotypes and weaponize domesticity to influence international events. In doing so, it plumbs motherhood, intergenerational family drama, and the difficult choices facing modern women against a backdrop of some of the greatest diplomatic events of recent history. A portrait of loss and regret wrapped up as a feminist twist on the spy genre, The Handler will leave readers asking themselves, like Bree: just what are they prepared to do in the pursuit of truth?

What if finding the traitor is more dangerous than letting him roam free?"...the action continues in this third episode of the Sulan series!""...the imagination the author has managed to embed into the world building completely amazes me.""Loved it!!!! Totally looking into getting a hold of the next set of books!!!"-Reviews from GoodreadsThere is a League mole in the Dome. Sulan will stop at nothing to find him.If that means breaking into a high-ranking mercenary's house, she'll volunteer. If that means helping her friends build an illegal Vex modem, she'll cover for them. If that means infiltrating a restricted access area to plant an illegal device, she'll find a way.If Sulan is discovered, her family will be banished from their protected life in the Dome. If she can't find the mole, everyone's life in the Dome is at risk of another League attack.In this next installment of Sulan, get ready to enter the Dome. On the outside, it's the utopia of a lost era. On the inside, it's a tightly regulated dictatorship where obedience is not only expected, but demanded.

Perfect for fans of DEMON IN THE WOOD and NIMONA - SEA SERPENT'S HEIR BOOK THREE: QUEEN OF MERCY is the final book in the YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy about growing up and changing your fate. THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED IN THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE FANTASY YA TRILOGY! When Aella's aunt steals Xir away, Aella loses the source of her power...and her best friend. Now, Aella must decide who she is and what she stands for. Will Aella be able to rally unlikely allies against an all-powerful enemy as family turns to foe, or will her world cease to exist as she knows it? Acclaimed creators Mairghread Scott (Netflix's Dragon Age: Absolution, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) conclude their high fantasy on the high seas YA epic in SEA SERPENT'S HEIR BOOK THREE: QUEEN OF MERCY.

He was engineered for war...but can he be remade for peace?"As a short story, "Risk Alleviator" is packed with greatness...""A second captivating volume with always endearing characters.""I loved this little novella and finding out all about Riska. His back story was fascinating!!"-Reviews from GoodreadsRiska was designed as a war machine.The problem? He kills the wrong people.Condemned as a failed prototype, Riska is slated for destruction.Dr. Hom is the only person who sees Riska not as a malfunctioning weapon, but as a unique opportunity. He is given thirty days to rehabilitate Riska.Can Riska be reprogrammed? Or will he be just another failed science experiment?Get ready to enter the genetics lab of the future. Creatures are made with dark intent as scientists vie for favor among the corporate elite. This next episode of the Sulan series chronicles the origin of Riska.

Young Peter High, a studious 15-year-old schoolboy, only wanted to learn. But in late junior school, he found himself mercilessly bullied by a small group of students led by Nathan Whitehawk. Despite many complaints to the Headmaster, Peter quickly realized those in authority were powerless. Whitehawk followed Peter to high school, escalating the torment. After one brutal assault that left Peter stripped naked and without his clothes, he reached his breaking point. On the verge of taking his own life, a mysterious man appeared, befriending Peter. This new confidant revealed himself as a Doctor of the Occult who coached Peter on exacting revenge upon Whitehawk and his gang. Peter proved a quick study, soon acquiring mystical abilities to turn the tables. Before long, a series of uncanny events left Whitehawk's gang bewildered as the school erupted with laughter. Though transformation came at a cost, Peter found himself empowered to face once unimaginable threats.

Hast du schon mal von einem Incel gelesen, der bei Mädchen abblitzt und sich deswegen bei einem Pornofilmstudio als Darsteller bewirbt? Nein? Es wird noch krasser: Kannst du dir vorstellen, daß ein Feminismuskritiker aus guten Gründen sich ausgerechnet beim Studio einer dezidiert feministischen Produzentin bewirbt, die ihre Branche umkrempeln will, genau wie der Incel, nur in Gegenrichtung? Es wird Zeit, dieses Buch zu lesen. Jan Deichmohle kämmt wie stets eine schiefgewickelte Gesellschaft gegen den Strich. Erfunden wird auch nichts bei seinem Stil des dokumentarischen Realismus.

Do you know who you really are? Ionan thought he did. King of the West, that's who he is. Though, having been sent to Camelot to grow up under the care and protection of his uncle, Uther Pendragon, being a king doesn't count for much. Especially when your cousin Arthur is very much bigger and stronger than you are. But still, he is a King. Mostly. It is undeniably more exciting to be able to transform yourself into a wolfhound or eagle when you want to. Provided your uncle doesn't catch you. So, that is who he is: Ionan, King of the West. Until he reaches his majority, manages to reclaim his throne from his sister and is presented with the Staff of Bran ap Idris. Now he is more than a mere changeling who can become a wolf should he wish; now he can become a winged horse or even a dragon. Though that, as it turns out, is only part of what he has inherited and so he still does not know who he really is.

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 dedicated years to mastering. It's more than a pastime: it's his lifeline, providing solace in moments when the weight of the world bears down on him. When his school announces a music competition complete with a lucrative cash award, Noah sees a glimmer of hope. With the keys at his fingertips, he sets out to conquer the contest, a beacon of determination in a city that seems to have turned its back on him.

Transport yourself to the heart of South and Central Africa with this collection of short stories about ordinary people. Aged between 18 and 50, these characters find themselves entangled in situations that lead to tragedy, dishonesty, and betrayal. In one story, an older man takes advantage of his publishing manager friend's goodwill and sells a business sponsored by the manager behind his back for his own profit. In another story, an unpopular man in a company becomes a 'hero' after being attacked on a staff fishing trip on the Zambezi River, leading to his promotion and a change in attitude towards those who invited him on the trip. Other stories follow the desires of ordinary people, such as a man who searches for a married woman he met years ago in Malawi, a successful business owner who starts doing good things for others before taking a wrong turn, and an 18-year-old schoolboy who falls for his friend's girlfriend. Each story takes you on a journey of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Tragedy, dishonesty, and back-stabbing await in this compelling collection set against the backdrop of South and Central Africa.

Bringing together interviews with some of the most highly esteemed verse novelists writing for young adults and children today, DiVerse develops an understanding of the poetics of the verse novel genre. With poignant conversations with 28 novelist illuminating how writers combine elements of poetry and narrative to craft poetic stories, this collection provides the means to appreciate the verse novel's diversity in its many variations and attests to recent shifts in the genre towards inclusive storytelling. Getting into the nuts and bolts of process, inspiration, technique, and the verse novel as a form in some of their best-loved works, the writers discuss themes in their novels such as representation of diverse voices, identities and lived experiences; empowering stories of girls and women; the stories of LGBTIQ+, Black, First Nations, People of Colour, Asian, or Minoritised Ethnic and people self-identifying as having a disability; body-positive messaging and resilience; and characters between countries, cultures, identities and languages. A reference text and a writing resource, the book also includes lists of must-read verse novels and a broad introduction from editor Linda Weste. Featuring authors from the UK, Australia and the US, the writers interviewed include: Margarita Engle * Kirli Saunders * Joseph Bruchac * Carole Boston Weatherford * Rajani LaRocca * Safia Elhillo * Jasmine Warga * Melanie Crowder * Aida Salazar * Cordelia Jensen * Thanhha Lai * Dean Atta * Lucy Cuthew * Rukhsanna Guidroz * Mariko Nagai * Ishle Yi Park * Jion Sheibani * Jasminne Mendez * Ann E. Burg * Marilyn Hilton * Reem Faruqi * Sarah Tregay * Holly Thompson * Chris Baron * Stephanie Hemphill * Chun Yu * Leza Lowitz * Helen Frost

"Like the best of the Bard himself, Long Story Short combines dazzling repartee with iconic, nuanced characters and the kind of charged, perfectly paced romance fit for the world stage...a sparkling Shakespearean homage and a wonderful debut." --Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours In Serena Kaylor's sparkling debut, a homeschooled math genius finds herself out of her element at a theater summer camp and learns that life--and love--can't be lived by the (text)book. Growing up homeschooled in Berkeley, California, Beatrice Quinn has always dreamed of discovering new mathematical challenges at Oxford University. She always thought the hardest part would be getting in, not convincing her parents to let her go. But while math has always made sense to Beatrice, making friends is a problem she hasn't been able to solve. Before her parents will send her halfway across the world, she has to prove she won't spend the next four years hiding in the library. The compromise: the Connecticut Shakespearean Summer Academy and a detailed list of teenage milestones to check off. If Beatrice wants to live out her Oxford dream, she has to survive six weeks in the role of "normal teenager" first. Unfortunately, hearts and hormones don't follow any equations. When she's adopted by a group of eclectic theater kids, and immediately makes an enemy of the popular--and annoyingly gorgeous--British son of the camp's founders, Beatrice quickly learns that relationships are trickier than calculus. With her future on the line, this girl genius stumbles through illicit parties, double dog dares, and more than her fair share of Shakespeare. But before the final curtain falls, will Beatrice realize there's more to life than what she can find in the pages of a book?

A young lad, Wink, is presented with one of five Buttons alleged to be endowed with magical powers, and inveigled into undertaking to seek out the remaining four Buttons which lie hidden within the perilous wild lands of Pendene Forest and its surrounds. His adventures bring him into contact with the strangest of strange creatures and situations. Will he succeed or be overcome by the likes of Scrimp the Scavenger; the nauseous Swiper the Viper; Sadie the Shady Lady? Can the Rinkydink be trusted or will the astute, well-finded Lynas and his lurcher Limpalong beat him in finding the Buttons? A wondrous feat of nature lures Wink into the clutches of the utterly despicable goblins, Gorak and Grundel. How will he escape a fate of torture and imprisonment? Seeking out the fifth and final Button proves to be the most difficult challenge yet, but fortuitously the retired wizard Wimbolin is persuaded to join Wink in the search. This is when things really begin to heat up! Will greed and self-interest triumph, or will the joint efforts of Wink and Wimbolin obtain the five Buttons and secure them for the benefit of all within Pendene? Here is mystery and magic in motion!

Sindibad, a seasoned explorer with a relentless thirst for knowledge, has sailed seas and navigated the stars in pursuit of adventure. Yet, nothing in his previous seven voyages could prepare him for the enigma looming on the horizon - a monstrous creature unlike anything he's ever encountered. When his ship meets a disastrous end, Sindibad finds himself plunged into the unknown depths, only to be swallowed whole by the very creature that intrigued him. But within this gargantuan beast, a greater surprise awaits: he's not alone. Encountering an alien being, Sindibad realizes he's on the cusp of his most extraordinary journey yet. Having faced and overcome countless challenges before, Sindibad is no stranger to peril. But as he confronts the mysteries of futuristic creatures, extraterrestrial beings, and the twists of time travel, even he might be out of his depth. Dive into Sindibad's eighth, and perhaps most incredible, adventure!

Hi, my name is Ace Ford, a normal teenager who really regrets what he gets himself into. Ace Ford and his four companions, Libbie, Jim, Becky and Austin, are all orphans in a San Diego orphanage. During a normal summer's day, the five travel to a simplistic beach where their entire lives are flipped upside down. They wake up in a peculiar kingdom, only to discover that it is controlled by a mysterious, wicked empire, ruled by an evil god. Pursued by assassins and a terrifying snake woman, the five of them travel through terrain and weather unimaginable, meeting characters and creatures that will blow your mind. Will the five be able to reach the Northern Ice Wall? Will they be able to end the Exelon Empire? Let's find out...

Embark on a fantastical journey where the divine and the mundane intertwine in the most unexpected ways. Why do the snakes around Lord Shiva's neck flick their tongues at Mike? What is the reason behind Mata Kali's enigmatic smile towards him? These mysteries are just the beginning of a series of extraordinary encounters. Experience the warmth of an unlikely friendship that blooms between gods and humans, revealing that help can come from the most divine places. Discover Lord Vishnu's ingenious solution to the world's plastic crisis. But beware, for Durvasa, the Sage known for his rage, is on the prowl for his magic wand - a moment that calls for everyone to take cover! This book invites you to embrace your inner greenie. Learn why goat-mowers are the eco-friendly alternative to gas-mowers, providing the bonus of natural lawn fertilization. And when wild weather brings gloom, find out where to seek solace. As global warming presents a daunting challenge, even the gods are perplexed. Can they stop Heavenly warming without first addressing Earth's climate crisis? Witness the ingenuity of the world's children as they lead the way in environmental stewardship. Join us on this whimsical adventure where Lord Bairava's B-dog challenges Darwin's theories, and pigs might just have giraffe legs. 'Godly Solutions to Worldly Problems' is not just a read; it's a journey that will make you laugh and think, offering divine answers to earthly dilemmas.

(Book #1 in The Horn-Horn Series)Meet Cassie Gellar. She's freshly sixteen, a loner, and is moving across the country with her family to the strange coastal town of Horn-Horn.With a new town comes new challenges - particularly, a school full of battling personalities to contend with. There's Eleanore Parker, next-door- neighbour, Principal's daughter, and a truly vapid individual. Then there's the opposite in Hayley Gauche - outspoken, blunt, yet sincere.But Cassie's biggest challenge comes when she walks home from school and gets lost in the local woods... only to find a little boy in a hollowed-out tree. Who is he hiding from, and why are his wrists in shackles?Cassie soon finds herself amidst a war between the worlds as she learns that the boy, Zag, has a very sought-after magical gift - he can grant wishes!Full of oddball characters and mysteries galore, the weird and wonderful town of Horn-Horn is sure to keep you guessing (and laughing) with each and every page!

(Book #3 in The Horn-Horn Series)Teenager Cassie Gellar faces the ultimate balancing act: juggling high school life while harbouring a magical secret - a boy hidden in her wardrobe.It's Christmastime in Horn-Horn!However, all is not well in the Gellar household, as two uninvited guests arrive to stay for the holidays.Meanwhile, Chloe and Candice find themselves trapped in a possibly haunted hotel, JT's private life is thrust into the spotlight, Hayley faces homelessness, and an eerie presence seems to be stalking the three Gellar siblings.On top of all this, Horn-Horn High-High has been chosen by a popular television program to host a special charity Zeppelin ride.The burning question: which lucky students will get to go?As compelling as ever, 'Stars Above Horn-Horn' revs its engines and embarks on yet another whacky and supernatural adventure, sure to keep you guessing until the very end!

Most dairy products are made from the basic ingredient of milk. But how does cow's milk get processed to drinking milk and end up on our supermarket shelves? Why does it come in the form of a liquid and not a solid powder? This book shows the steps that are involved in the process through the eyes of a chemical engineer working in the milk industry.

In the depths of deception and betrayal, Scott awakens in a world where reality and simulation intertwine. After a mysterious disappearance, he reinvents himself as Conor, a secret agent shrouded in the shadows of the SIM. But this is no ordinary tale of agents; it is a journey through the threads that connect the plot of "The Niccolo Carta Trilogy" and the saga of "The Resurgence."Traveling to London, Scott, with his blurred past and a false name, immerses himself in a web of intrigues where appearances are as deceptive as the masks he wears. Rossie, the woman he loved, is the enigma that haunts him, and the SIM is the director of this deadly game.Under the ruthless gaze of Niccolo Carta, Scott faces a crossroads: the plot orchestrated by the Trinity threatens to unravel, and reality fades before a deeper simulation. Captivated by the luxury of the Hotel Victoria, Scott plunges into a farce of identities, where each step is a dance on the edge of truth."The SIM Agents" is an emotional roller coaster that will immerse you in the heart of suspense, romance, and thriller. With every page, the intrigue intensifies as Scott and Rossie discover they are entangled in a web of conspiracies, where the lines between good and evil blur. Get ready for a literary experience that will challenge your perception and keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.

I segreti di famiglia riaffiorano sempre... se non in vita, dopo la morte. Spagna, 1937. Nel bel mezzo della guerra civile spagnola, una giovane donna attraversa l'Europa per amore, costretta a esiliarsi nell'ex Jugoslavia. Carmen non avrebbe mai pensato che il suo segreto, nascosto dagli anni Quaranta, sarebbe venuto alla luce nel XXI secolo... Un'eredità del XVIII secolo che può salvare una donna senza futuro.Un fantasma con un debito da saldare. Madrid, 2016. Dopo aver ricevuto la visita del fantasma della sua defunta madre, Vesna si reca in un piccolo paese dell'Europa centrale alla ricerca di un'eredità enigmatica. Un musicista fallito la accompagna nella sua ricerca, durante la quale porteranno alla luce misteri familiari sepolti tra le rovine dell'Europa occupata dalla Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Una storia raccontata a tre voci da tre generazioni di una stessa famiglia; tre donne legate da decenni di segreti e problemi che devono essere svelati se vogliono trovare pace. Cosa dicono i lettori di Note nascoste: "Ci si immerge immediatamente nel personaggio di Vesna e nei suoi fantasmi. Adoro il suo carattere e la sua ironia. La relazione romantica con Max tiene con il fiato sospeso, mentre la storia della nonna durante la guerra si dipana a capitoli alterni e ti costringe a continuare a leggere..." -G. G. Un romanzo storico fantasy a cavallo tra il presente, la guerra civile spagnola e la seconda guerra mondiale, che affascinerà i lettori di Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton e V. E. Schwab. Immergetevi in questo romanzo di suspense romantico in cui gli intrighi si intrecciano magistralmente, dando vita a una lettura impossibile da abbandonare che combina elementi del nostro patrimonio culturale con una trama da thriller soprannaturale. Altri libri dell'autrice: Libro 0 - L'Assistente del VampiroLibro 1 - La Strega SmarritaLibro 2 - Lo Specchio della StregaLibro 3 - La Mascherata delle StregheLibro 4 - Gli Elementi delle StregheLibro 5 - Il Bacio Blu Cobalto