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In a world of titans, where Martial Artists reign supreme, Roy is wholly unremarkable. Without the power to channel the Essence of the world, he is weak and defenseless. Adopted into the Shah clan after his parents' deaths, he is forced to do menial labor day after day, all while enduring the ridicule and physical abuse of his supposed family.

All that Tacca GloomLily ever wanted to be since she was very little was a fairy assistant to a Dungeon Core. After her negatively portentous birth, however, she was never fully accepted by her superstitious peers and instructors at the Dungeon Assistant Preparatory School. Nevertheless, she persisted in her studies and graduated at the top of her class. Unfortunately for her, the “hands-on” training she was supposed to receive from a mentor and his bonded Dungeon Core didn’t go the way she would’ve hoped.

Four months ago, Lena woke up in a dark alleyway with no recollection of who she is. The only clues to her past are a mysterious tattooed symbol and a supernatural power: the ability to see evil in people. While struggling to regain her memory, she follows a strange guiding instinct to a small Colorado town. There she finds other young men and women with similar stories, similar tattoos, and a multitude of extrasensory powers. Among them a man she's intensely attracted to, yet with no memories of him, she has no idea why.

There’s never been a female gryphon rider until the day I bonded with Ari. I only wanted to save a blinded gryphon’s life, but the act of bonding with him sets off a chain of events no one could anticipate. We must first prove ourselves at the highly competitive Gryphon Rider Academy, where we train with the nation’s finest young men. If we don’t succeed, our failure is all the proof the Crown needs to take Ari from me. If that’s not enough, our story becomes a piece on a political game board that leads our great nation of Altare into a new war without finishing an old one.

Long before Suzanne Collins created Katniss Everdeen and Octavia Butler wrote Parable of the Sower, there were many traditional folktales full of adventure, intrigue, and intrepid female characters. Feminist Folktales from Around the World collects these forgotten classics. Enjoy this collection of all four volumes - Tatterhood, Kamala, Sea Girl, and The Hunter Maiden.

“This is not a book about a tragedy. This is a book about survivors, and hope, and belief. I wish this book wasn’t necessary, but it is. Read it. And then pass it on.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces “A whip-smart and deeply felt story about...

A Dance of Silver and Shadow: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses, there's a lot more at stake than worn out dancing slippers. A Tale of Beauty and Beast: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Beauty will have to use all of her strength and intelligence if she is to outwit her enemies, break a curse, and find true love. A Crown of Snow and Ice: In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale The Snow Queen, one princess is ready to burn down everything in her path.

Lark and the Truth of Things is a collected edition of the stunning and moving stories from the Truth of Things series by award-winning author Anthony McGowan.

An ordinary girl, a dream to become extraordinary, and the powers that will lead her to change the world. What would you do if you were invited to study at the Magical Arts Academy? Enroll, of course! Join Isadora and her crew of magical misfits. Embark on a wild adventure today!

A million zombies march toward the survivors in Fabens, as well as the cartel stronghold a few miles away in El Paso. With resources limited and time not on their side, an uneasy alliance between the civilians and the cartel is created to deal with the creeping death coming their way.

Personalities clash and friendships shift between six very different girls in this audio collection of the first five books in Melody Carlson’s Carter House Girls series. YA readers will enjoy the juicy storylines, new romances, and hidden secrets of each girl, as well as the changes each...

Als Mia neu auf das abgeschiedene Internat Burg Wandra kommt, muss sie schnell erfahren, dass hier nichts ist, wie es scheint. Sie hat den Platz der im letzten Jahr spurlos verschwundenen Schülerin Emily eingenommen, die seither von der Kriminalpolizei gesucht wird. Die Liste der Verdächtigen unter den Schülern und Lehrern ist endlos, denn jeder scheint seine eigenen düsteren Geheimnisse zu haben. Besonders die Clique der "Richkids" mit dem attraktiven Rugby-Captain Finn weckt Mias Misstrauen und sie spioniert ihnen nach.

A new war is brewing between psychics and vampires. Both factions hide in the shadows in a tenuous truce since the last battle between the bloodsuckers and the mind readers, but someone is pushing both sides closer to conflict. Kara, a vampire and a psychic, finds herself literally caught in the middle of the burgeoning battle, and struggles to resolve the clash before it happens. Neither side wants her, and with enemies at every turn, Kara doesn't know who she can trust.

In this collection of five wonderful stories, follow Kara as she navigates the complexities of friendships, love interests, and school. From BFF necklaces and sleepovers to mean boys and first crushes, K for Kara 1-5 seamlessly weaves together the ups and downs of childhood. A heartfelt series, K for Kara 1-5 is ideal for young readers seeking relatable characters as well as exciting stories about navigating youth. Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's and YA books in 2003. Since then, she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.

Erlebt die ersten fünf Folgen der Freunde-WG an einem Stück und begleitet Vivien und Sam bei ihrem Einzug in pures Chaos, aber auch bei tollen Momenten.

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Abandoned at 12, Baby Girl is forced to face the harsh realities of life and struggles to find her path. She forages for sustenance, steals from the wealthy, and sleeps in any dark hole she can find. A 'family' of sorts forms between her and a band of other youngsters. Together they fight for survival, friendship, and love in the midst, but that is only the beginning. Life throws her one curveball after another until secrets are revealed and the search for her true origins begins and ends with the powerful truth.

The entire Summer series collection in one! From the best-selling Summer Unplugged series comes the spin-off series based on Becca Sosa. Includes parts 1-4.

Tristan et Esteban ont 14 ans et font partie de la mystérieuse Brigade des cauchemars. Créé par le professeur Angus, le père de Tristan, la brigade vient en aide aux jeunes qui n'arrivent pas à se débarrasser de leurs rêves. A l'aide d'une expérience unique, les membres de l'équipe peuvent littéralement entrer dans le cauchemar du patient, afin d'en découvrir la source et de la détruire. Esteban a été retrouvé par le professeur Angus dans la forêt, il y a trois ans. Amnésique, il errait sans explication.