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The Darkest Part of the Forest
by Holly BlackNEW YORK TIMES bestselling author and co-creator of the Spiderwick Chronicles, Holly Black spins a dark, dangerous and utterly beautiful faerie tale, guaranteed to steal your heart. Faeries. Knights. Princes. True love. Think you know how the story goes? Think again...Near the little town of Fairfold, in the darkest part of the forest, lies a glass casket. Inside the casket lies a sleeping faerie prince that none can rouse. He's the most fascinating thing Hazel and her brother Ben have ever seen. They dream of waking him - but what happens when dreams come true? In the darkest part of the forest, you must be careful what you wish for...
Darkfall (The Healing Wars #3)
by Janice HardyNya lives in a world of pain.A kidnapped sister, a war-crazy tyrant and the dangerous power she dreads to wield darken her dreams. But Nya must face her ultimate fear – she must unleash her blue fire…
Darkhenge
by Catherine FisherRob's sister Chloe lies in a coma after a riding accident, trapped in a forest of dreams between life and death. But when a dark druid shape-shifts his way into Rob's life, despair turns to hope. Because the druid knows the way through the Unworld, where he claims Chloe is imprisoned. Could the ominous black ring of timbers slowly emerging from a secret archaeological dig hold the key to rescuing her? And will Chloe want to be rescued from a world where the landscapes of story merge and blur, and she has the chance to be Queen? Catherine Fisher's new novel combines a fascinating exploration of Celtic myth with a modern quest for understanding. Where is the land of the imagination? And if we found our way would we ever want to come back?
Darkling
by K M PeytonDarkling is ragged and wild, but Jenny can't help falling for him. As soon as her grandfather buys the chestnut colt, she is thrilled. But a racing colt turns out to be a frightening responsibility - especially one as temperamental as Darkling . . .
Darkmouth (Darkmouth #1)
by Shane HegartyA monstrously funny debut from the new star of middle-grade adventure.
Darkness Be My Friend: Book 4 (The Tomorrow Series #4)
by John MarsdenDarkness is the friend and enemy of those who hunt by night. Ellie and her friends have found safety after months of fighting. But the New Zealand Defence Force needs their help to infiltrate occupied Australian territory. And so the friends must fight on.
Darkness Falls: A Ravenwood Novel
by Mia JamesApril Dunne is having a rough time.There are vampires in her school. Not Goths, or Emos in fancy dress. Dangerous, blood-sucking semi-immortals. They run the school. They pretend to be students at it. And they're using their influence to recruit smart, rich students - aka 'bleeders' - to their own cause. What is that cause? April isn't sure. But she knows they killed a rock star for it, and innocents who got too close to the truth. One of them almost killed her.But that's nothing to what's coming next. Gabriel, her kinda-boyfriend, is dying and unless April can find a cure then not only is she going to be boyfriendless, she's also going to lose one of her major allies in the school. And she really needs allies. Because it turns out April has an ability of her own, one that could prove lethal to the 'Suckers' who've taken over the school. If any of them figure out what she is, then losing her boyfriend will be the least of her problems ...
Darkness Falls: Immortal Beloved: Book Two (Immortal Beloved #2)
by Cate TiernanHe is the thorn in my side, nightmare of my past, destroyer of my family . . . And the one whose fevered kisses I had relived over and over as I lay exhausted and unable to sleep. And yet night after night, he - who had kicked down hundreds of doors - had not brought himself to knock on mine. Nastasya has lived for more than 400 years but things never get any easier. As she learns more about herself, she questions whether it will ever be possible to break free from the darkness of her former life. Can she turn away from the one person she wants to be with above all others? Should her past determine who she should - or should not - love? Desire, death and painful secrets are revealed in this compulsively addictive sequel to Immortal Beloved.
Darkness Visible: Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials
by Nicholas TuckerWhat do Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowling have in common that has made both of their stories so successful? What does Pullman listen to while he writes – and who, or what, is Dust? Pullman’s award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials has been appreciated by readers of all ages. It is now set to welcome new fans as it is adapted for television by the BBC in 2018, and the first part of his new trilogy, The Book of Dust, at last sees publication. Nicholas Tucker, a leading authority on children’s literature, writes about the man he knows as a friend. Unpacking and examining Pullman’s life and the sources he drew on for his masterpiece, he explores the world of science, theology, imagination and adventure that Pullman has created. Including a personal interview with Pullman himself, Darkness Visible offers a unique exploration of the author’s work – and its controversies. “Enigmas from His Dark Materials are unraveled… Unmissable for all Pullman readers" Sussex Express
Darkthaw: A Winterkill Novel (The Winterkill Trilogy #Bk. 2)
by Kate A. BoormanLyrical and pitch-perfect - the second book from a stunning new voice in YA fiction, Darkthaw is for fans of Hunger Games, Patrick Ness and Blood Red Road.I heard the winter winds whistling through the trees, Kane's heart beating loud in my ear. We took shelter. The dark rushed in. The river froze. And our dreams began. Emmeline is itching to explore new lands and break free of the settlement where she has grown up. She's desperate for Kane to come with her, and her dreams tell her to leave as soon as winter is over and the river thaws. Spring brings new hope - and new dangers. They knew the journey would take them across dangerous terrain, but they never expected to get caught up in a war between the Dominion and the First Peoples. With everything they know and everyone they love at stake, will Emmeline and Kane follow their dreams or fall apart?An exceptional continuation of the world of Winterkill.'I ripped through, desperate to know the secrets behind this captivating world . . . Thrilling and touching . . . Emmeline is a character I won't soon forget.' James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner'A great read.' BookTrust'I could go on and on about this lyrical and memorable novel.' We Love This Book
Darkwater Hall (Hodder Silver Ser.)
by Catherine FisherIt is 1900, and Sarah Trevelyan, a pupil-teacher, is desperate to reclaim her family home, Darkwater Hall. Lost by her grandfather in a gambling wager, its present owner, John Azrael, is a mysterious man who draws her into a bizarre bargain ... the fulfilment of her dreams ... if she will only give up her soul.In 2000, Darkwater Hall is a private school for boys. Tom Hughes longs for the education found within its walls, but instead goes to the local school and has trouble with unpleasant bullies. His twin brother, Simon, who died at birth, is his constant companion, unseen or heard by anyone else. When Tom meets the strange girl Sarah, and a new teacher, Azrael, he finds himself embroiled in their deadly deal ...
Darkwood
by M. E. BreenDarkness falls so quickly in Howland that the people there have no word for evening. But for thirteen-yearold Annie, the dark is almost soothing compared to the misery of her cruel aunt and uncle's house. When Annie finally escapes, she finds herself on a journey that will take her deep into the forest-where fearsome creatures lurk-and to the glittering halls of a palace. Hints of the Brothers Grimm add magic to this spellbinding and beautifully told story.
Darling Charming and the Horse of a Different Colour: (A Little Gallopad Story) (Ever After High)
by Suzanne SelforsAt Ever After High, some students are paired with companion creatures; some aid them in their quests to fulfill their destinies, while others offer the kind of friendships you find only in fairytales. Darling Charming loves riding her horse, Sir Gallopad, who has the ability to camouflage himself by changing colors! But Sir Gallopad hasn't always felt so special. Read this original short story about how Darling got her enchanting pet horse.This short story by Suzanne Selfors is a companion to her novel A Semi-Charming Kind of Life.
Darn Bach o Bapur
by Angharad TomosMae'r stori hon yn seiliedig ar safiad Eileen a Trefor Beasley a ddechreuodd yn y 1950au i wrthod talu treth cyngor Llanelli nes iddyn nhw dderbyn ffurflen Gymraeg. Bu i'r brotest barhau am wyth mlynedd a golygu caledi mawr i'r teulu. [A novel based on the true story of Eileen and Trefor Beasley who refused to pay their council tax until they received a tax form in the Welsh language from Llanelli Rural Council. Their eight-year stand resulted in great hardship for the family.] Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.
Darwin's Dragons (PDF)
by Lindsay GalvinSyms Covington has landed the job of a lifetime – cabin boy and fiddler on Charles Darwin’s Beagle. But when he is separated from the crew during a storm, his life takes a truly extraordinary turn. Shipwrecked on a Galapagos island, he makes a discovery that could change the world – and make his fortune. But should he share his find, or will it lead to the extinction of a legendary species? There’s one person who could help, but he’s busy writing a book …
Das ganze Leben – Repräsentationen von Arbeit in Texten über Kindheit und Jugend (Studien zu Kinder- und Jugendliteratur und -medien #12)
by Caroline Roeder Christine LötscherArbeit bedeutet im 21. Jahrhundert nicht (mehr) das sprichwörtliche ›halbe Leben‹, sondern erstreckt sich heute in zunehmender Entgrenzung auf alle Lebensbereiche. Der vorliegende Band umfasst 20 Beiträge und stellt die Untersuchung von Repräsentationen von Arbeit in Kindheit und Jugend erzählenden Texten sowie im Textkorpus der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur in den Mittelpunkt. Die historisch wie kulturwissenschaftlich ausgerichteten Ansätze eröffnen neue Blickwinkel; mediale wie populärkulturelle Fragestellungen erweisen sich als zentrale, weiterführende Arbeitsfelder.
Das geheime Detektiv-Profiwissen für Dummies Junior (Für Dummies)
by Christian Taute Dana ZonnchenWas macht so ein Detektiv eigentlich den ganzen Tag? Folgt er Verdächtigen durch die ganze Stadt? Fotografiert heimlich die Ehefrau seines Auftraggebers? Und ertappt den Blaumacher auf frischer Tat? Ja, all das macht er und noch viel mehr. Die Autoren dieses Buchs sind echte Privatdetektive und zeigen dir ihre Welt. Von ihnen erfährst du, wie du Personen beobachtest und beschreibst, wo du interessante Informationen herbekommen kannst und wie du Spuren sicherst. Ein eigenes Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit dem Aufspüren von Minikameras und Abhörgeräten. Mit diesem Spezialwissen wirst du deine Freunde beeindrucken. Bestens geeignet für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 10 Jahren.
Das jüdische Jugendbuch: Von der Aufklärung bis zum Dritten Reich
by Gabriele von Glasenapp Michael NagelGabriele von Glasenapp und Michael Nagel geben einen Überblick über die Konzeptionen und Kontroversen zum Thema literarische Erziehung innerhalb des deutschsprachigen Judentums von der Aufklärung bis zum Dritten Reich. Die knapp und konzis geschriebene Arbeit stellt einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Geschichte der deutsch-jüdischen Kulturbeziehungen dar.
Das Werk Else Urys: Eine Bibliographie
by Bettina Münchmeyer-SchönebergDie Bibliographie präsentiert erstmals in systematischer Weise Leben und Werk der bekannten jüdischen Jugendbuchautorin Else Ury (1877–1943), die vor allem durch ihre Nesthäkchen-Reihe große Popularität erlangte. Jedes Werk wird in seiner historischen und gegenwärtigen Bedeutung erläutert, es werden biographische Bezüge hergestellt, motivgeschichtliche Anmerkungen gegeben und interpretatorische Ansätze aufgezeigt. Die mehr als 1600 Einträge enthalten auch eine Reihe bisher unbekannter Erzählungen. Abbildungen im Online-Anhang erlauben die zweifelsfreie Identifizierung aller Werke. Die über zehn Register im Anhang erschlossene Arbeit bietet eine unentbehrliche Grundlage für die weitere Erforschung von Leben und Werk Else Urys.
Dash And Lily's Book Of Dares: the sparkling prequel to Twelves Days of Dash and Lily (Mira Ink Ser. #1)
by David Levithan Rachel CohnI’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.
Dash To Dig: Phase 2 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)
by Samantha Montgomerie Dean Gray Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Pelican pirate Pel and his two crew members find a chest and want to get rich with the treasures it bears. But what happens when Pel can't fit all of the treasure in his beak? Red A/Band 2A offers emergent readers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. The focus sounds in this book are: /qu/ /ch/ /ng/ /nk/ /th/ /sh/ /x/ /w/ /z/ zz Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun "I Spy" Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Date Him or Dump Him? The Campfire Crush
by Cylin BusbyLast summer, you were just another camper at Camp Butterfield. But this year everything's different because now you're one of the counselors. There is so much to look forward to, like having your pick of the cabins, bonding with your young campers, not to mention a LOT of cute guys.But in between pairing up with your crush for lifeguard training, or flirting with another counselor on a white-water rafting trip, there are snakes to get rid of, poison ivy to avoid, and plenty of trails to follow-all leading to love...you hope!CYLIN BUSBY is the author of several fiction and nonfiction books for young readers. She is a former children's book editor, as well as an editor at Teen magazine, and the author of numerous magazine articles and short stories. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and their son. www.cylinbusby.com
Date Him or Dump Him? The Dance Dilemma
by Cylin BusbyThe junior homecoming dance is right around the corner. And there you are-without a date. Your best friend invites you to join the decorating committee; she swears the quiet guy in your English class is going to be there. Another friend is eager to hit the mall in search of the perfect dress. If the football players just happen to be hanging out in the food court, all the better! To decorate, or not to decorate? Vintage dress or just-arrived-instores chic? And at every turn of a page, there is the question of your date.Will you land the guy you want? Or will you go to the dance alone, if you go at all?
Date Him or Dump Him? Ski Trip Trouble
by Cylin BusbyThe big school field trip to Mount Frost is finally here! You and your best friend, Heather, can't wait to hit the slopes, hang out in the lodge, and check out all the cute guys from the neighboring school . . . until the cool new girl, Molly, asks you to room with her. Which friend should you choose? And in between braving the Black Diamond run with an old crush and sipping a steamy cup of cocoa with a sweet younger guy, you've got snowball fights to win, a whole town to explore, and even-gulp!-karaoke night to attend. Will you ski your way to a sweetheart or be left out in the cold? It's all up to you in the third installment of the series that lets YOU decide your dating fate.
Date with Destiny (My Sister the Vampire #10)
by Sienna MercerSink your teeth into Sienna Mercer’s tenth super-girly vampire story for girls. The twins are back in Transylvania for Prince Alex and Tessa's wedding, and to settle Ivy in to the Wallachia Academy. Plus they've landed the juicy job of reporting on the royals' big day for VAMP magazine. Exciting!