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The universe is big, and Hayden's about to invade it. Being drafted into a demon army wasn't on Hayden's bucket list. But when his soul is shoved into a human soldier on the eve of a new invasion, it’s not exactly like he can appeal the decision. Surrounding Hayden are demons, excited and ready. For them, the invasion promises a feast of souls and new growth. Their target? Berlis — a sword and sorcery realm straight out of classic fantasy.

Brought to you by Penguin. Gabriel Boutin is back in Europe, stuck in the body of a fain. He's looking for Mercury, the powerful and volatile Black Witch who might be his only hope of regaining his true form. But Mercury's help won't come cheap, and as Gabriel is put to punishing work to earn...

A collection of prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series Long before Amy Gumm got swept away from a Kansas trailer park . . . Dorothy Gale received a package on the night of her 16th birthday: a pair of red high-heeled shoes. Dear Dorothy, the note read. I...

How did Lev Calder move from an unwillingly escaped Tithe to a clapper? In this revealing short story, Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev’s adventures between the time he left CyFi and showed up at the Graveyard. Pulling elements from Neal Shusterman’s critically acclaimed Unwind and giving hints about what is to come in the riveting sequel, UnWholly, this short story is not to be missed.

Find out what happens to Connor, Risa, and Lev now that they've finally destroyed the Proactive Citizenry in this collection of short stories set in the world of the New York Times best-selling Unwind Dystology by Neal Shusterman. Connor Lassiter's fight to bring down Proactive Citizenry and find a suitable alternative to unwinding concluded in UnDivided. Now, Connor, Risa, and Lev are free to live in a peaceful future - or are they? 

Fourteen-year-old Esther didn't expect much from a two-pound charity shop necklace. She definitely didn't expect a dragon. Now that the sapphire-scaled Steady has found her, her ordinary life unravels. Together they fly above the clouds, uncover the truth behind the necklace, and Esther steps into a role she never expected to play—as Queen Elizabeth of the pearl dragons. But with a title comes danger, and for the first time in her life, she's forced to run for it.

Rowan’s sleeping curse is broken by a stranger's kiss. Their happily ever after should begin, but they aren't in love. When the king sets up a Queen’s Competition as an attempt to settle unrest, Rowan’s place is threatened. She must fight for the prince she ought to love to secure his position at court, while competing in challenges that seek to unravel her, bit by bit. For though they can force her to compete, she’s the only competitor who knows she can never truly win. Just as Rowan finds her place, a poison apple could destroy it all.

Ein Muss für alle Fans: Lieblingscharaktere, neue Helden und alte Feinde aus dem "Scythe"-Universum. Stell dir eine Welt vor, in der Armut, Krankheit und Tod besiegt sind. Aber auch in dieser perfekten Welt müssen Menschen sterben. Und die Entscheidung über Leben und Tod treffen die Scythe: Sie allein entscheiden, wer sterben muss. Doch nicht alle Scythe halten sich an die Regeln... Gleanings erzählt Storys aus dieser erschreckenden und faszinierenden Welt, die vielleicht unsere Zukunft ist.

TJ Young spent last summer fighting to unlock the secrets behind his sister's mysterious death but found himself battling the magic of the ancient Orishas instead. And some of the answers he sought came with a promise he may not be able to keep: to dismantle new human construction on the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria, by the start of spring. But how does a teenager do away with decades of infrastructure in only half a year? He’ll need to enlist the help of new allies, mortal and immortal alike.

A wizard, an alpaca and a treasure hunter live inside a hollow moon and decide to go on an adventure... You need more than that?

Fourteen-year-old Samantha spends her days exploring the shallow reef behind her island home. With her world locked in a battle against rising seas, scientists deploy genetically modified corals to rebuild reefs and protect the coastline. No one expects the reefs to be a hotbed of evolution, but they are. When an octopus flows off a rock in her lagoon, Samantha is startled.

Ada and Miry didn’t mean to start a city-wide catastrophe. Really, they didn’t. But when a family trip goes awry, the two Mexican-American cousins from opposite sides of the border accidentally unleash an evil spirit from centuries past. The incident unlocks latent magical powers within the girls, who now have to figure out what’s going on.

Welcome to "Grandpa's Campfire Stories” a collection of scary and not-so-scary tales for all ages designed to captivate the imaginations of children, teenagers, and adults who are still young at heart. Whether you're gathered around a crackling campfire in the woods or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, these stories are sure to entertain, thrill, and sometimes send a shiver down your spine. From spooky legends that will make you check over your shoulder to heartwarming tales that will leave you smiling, there's something here for everyone.

This prequel to the Space Girl Adventures series finally takes you to the planet where no boys are born, while thrusting you into the turbulent bonding of those who will become Space Girl Rainbow Capricorn. Orea was born in blood and flame on an alien world. Tomoe was born on Home, but as one of the Wild Women—the outcasts of the women’s planet. Orea’s adoptive mother, a high-ranking Legate in Home’s military, raised her in the ways of the Rainbows. Despite Orea’s scars and Tomoe’s technophilia, they bonded early, covering each other as they navigated the minefield that is Rainbow School.

In the thrilling conclusion of New York Times bestselling The Reader trilogy, the war that was prophesied has begun and Sefia is determined to survive it. “A fast-paced adventure with fully developed characters that explores memory and the power of the written word.”—School Library Journal...

14 year old Emilia and her family live and work on a coffee plantation in a small Mexican village. When she uncovers a corrupt scheme that threatens to turn their way of life into a tourist theme park, it puts Emilia at odds with her father, but also puts her in life-threatening danger! Meanwhile, Emilia turns to her grandfather to help unravel a recurring dream about a giant bear. What she discovers cracks her village life wide open, taking them both on an epic adventure through time where she discovers incredible secrets of the past and the power of dreams.

The laboratories are gone, the ashes of the dead drawn by the wind into frozen nothingness. Former government scientist Kara Mason knew the risks when she agreed to escape the laboratories and destroy the DDC’s greatest weapon. But she never expected to be responsible for the harrowed band of escaped volunteers and a cure that could save the world from the grips of the Zoribiatus virus.

The Manticore’s Vow collects three stories set in the world of The Magic of Blood and Sea, all exploring the origins of some of its most memorable characters: Naji, the scarred assassin; Marjani, the pirate queen; and Ongraygeeomryn, the man-eating manticore. Explore a world of dangerous magic and thrilling adventures with this trio of gorgeous, swashbuckling tales.

In 1961, the United States government provided federal funding for a weather modification program called “Project Skywater". While Project Skywater was an open and honest attempt at unlocking meteorology's secrets for the benefit of mankind, it also hid a much darker purpose in the research and development of weather-based weapon technology through a covert government initiative called “Project Dusty Spider”. Their work led to the creation of the world’s first hurricane inducement bomb designated “Big Sister”.

"Pet ownership is a big responsibility. Frequently, pets such as dogs are purchased from pet stores without proper thought and planning by the prospective owners about the time, energy, and expense it will require to properly look after the pet. Important questions have to be asked, such as: Why do I want a dog? What is my purpose in having a dog? Am I willing to put in the time to train and manage the animal? What characteristics do I want in a dog? Who in the family is the dog primarily for? Am I willing to look after the expenses involved in having a dog as a pet?