Showing results for "Chance" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

The world has been thrown into chaos after thousands of people suddenly vanished one horrifying evening. Four kids in the Chicago suburbs - Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan - reel with shock as they learn they are the only ones left in their families. As the truth behind the disappearances becomes clear, the kids discover they are faced with far-reaching decisions. But while the others are making their choices, Lionel gets a disturbing message from his uncle in Chicago. Not knowing if his uncle is still alive, Lionel rushes to the inner city to search for him.

At the end of their freshman year, Chance Fortune and the Outlaws saved the universe. Though he lacks a superpower, 15-year-old Chance used his natural athleticism and quick wits to form his team into an effective fighting force. The Outlaws have learned to trust and rely upon one another. As the bonds of their friendship strengthen, Chance finds it more difficult than ever to conceal his true identity. When an apparent teleportation malfunction strands the team in the Shadow Zone, the Outlaws are put to the test.

The secret is out: Alleged superhuman Chance Fortune is only a normal boy named Josh Blevins. Will his friends and teammates, the Outlaws, band together and accept Josh for who he is so the future may be saved? Or will old prejudices divide and conquer, robbing Josh, the Outlaws, and the world at large of a chance for a better tomorrow?

In this third Legendary Alston Boys adventure from Edgar Award-nominated author Lamar Giles, Otto and Sheed have to team up with the Ellison twins to take down a corporation obsessed with the weirdness of Logan County and that's turning its residents into Money-Zombies.  

Sind Sie bereit für die Zombie-Apokalypse? Klingt so, als ob Sie den Ninja-Code benötigen. Michael Carter ist 12 Jahre alt und alles läuft schief. Jede einzelne Sache. Ein neues Haus, eine neue Schule, Eltern, die viel zu beschäftigt sind, und eine Schwester, die ein Foltermeister ist. Das einzig Gute, an das Michael denken kann, ist sein treuer Hund Rocky - bis er einen neuen Freund trifft und etwas über den Ninja-Code erfährt. Aber können ihm ein furzender Hausmeister und ein Geheimkodex gegen die Gefahr helfen, mit der er plötzlich konfrontiert ist?

For graduates of Percy Jackson comes the “tongue-in-cheek…pleasantly goofy” (Publishers Weekly) adventure-filled story of an average boy offered a life of villainy that’s about good vs. evil, mischief vs. mayhem, and making your mark on the world, by acclaimed author Alex Evanovich. If...

For as long as he can remember, 14-year-old Joshua Blevins has wanted to be a superhero. He has the brains, the passion, and the heart. There's only one problem: he doesn't have any superpowers. But Josh isn't about to let that stop him.

Horrid Grizelda keeps trying to get in the way of the animals' important jobs! Can tiny goat Emma Littleleap help return the power to Magic Mountain before it's too late?

Horrid Grizelda keeps trying to get in the way of the animals' important jobs! Can tiny goat Emma Littleleap help return the power to Magic Mountain before it's too late?

Turbulente Abenteuer für den kleinen Drachen Kokosnuss, Fressdrache Oskar und Stachelschwein Matilda: Chefs Kühe sind ausgebrochen und verwüsten das Feuerdrachendorf! Die drei Freunde müssen die Kühe zurück zur Weide bringen. Dann steht schon Opa Jörgens Geburtstag vor der Tür und Kokosnuss plant eine besondere Überraschung - alle sollen helfen. Chef ist bei einer Fernsehkochshow eingeladen und muss ein Bewerbungsvideo aufnehmen. Und auch Mini Mo will berühmt werden: Als Schlagzeuger verlässt er die Dracheninsel. Doch schon bald vermisst er sein Zuhause.