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The Darkening King (Ned’s Circus of Marvels #3)
by Justin FisherNed and the magical Circus of Marvels are back in a third rip-roaring, page-turning adventure!
The Darkest Corners (Invisible Fiends #6)
by Barry HutchisonThe concluding part of this darkly funny, horror series Darren Shan called 'deliciously nightmarish'.
The Darkest Dark
by Chris HadfieldYoung Chris is an astronaut. A very busy astronaut. Saving the planet from aliens is much more important than taking baths or going to bed. Because at bedtime the worst sort of alien appears - darkness. But when Chris watches the first moon landing on TV, he discovers that there is a dark out in Space that is much darker than he's used to. It's the darkest dark ever, and he realizes that the unknown can be . . . exciting! The Darkest Dark is the debut picture book by Commander Chris Hadfield, international bestselling author of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth and You Are Here, with spectacular illustrations by illustration team The Fan Brothers. Inspired by Chris's decision to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 moon landing at age nine, The Darkest Dark is an inspiring story about facing your fears and following your dreams.
Darkest Dawn (Willows Lake #1)
by Katlyn DuncanOne desperate journey for the truth Returning to Willows Lake eleven years after her mother’s tragic death, Sloane Baker knows she will finally get the answers she needs! She always suspected that there was something more sinister at the heart of the accident that claimed her mother’s life, but a cryptic note could be the key to her past…
Darkest Fear (Birthright Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Cate TiernanWhat is your birthright? Vivi Neves has rejected everything her parents hold dear - their heritage, culture, traditions - and their dark family secret: they're haguari - cat people, shapeshifters who turn into jaguars, as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Then, tragically, her parents are killed. Vivi can cling to her own beliefs and live her life the way she wants -or she can embrace her heritage and avenge her parents' deaths. With danger closing in on her, her decision is forced . . . and she's pulled deeper into a mystery that gets darker and more dangerous until finally she must face her heritage . . . or die.
The Darkest Hour (Warriors #6)
by Erin HunterStep into the wild world of the Warrior Cats – wild cat excitement, epic battles and tribal rivalry! Myths and legends surround the four cat clans, in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.
The Darkest Legacy: Book 4 (A Darkest Minds Novel #04)
by Alexandra BrackenDon't miss the hotly-anticipated new novel in the New York Times bestselling Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken, just in time for the major motion picture adaptation of The Darkest Minds, starring Amandla Stenberg and Mandy Moore! It's five years since the destruction of the rehabilitation camps that imprisoned Zu and her friends ... but the battle is far from over.Seventeen-year-old Suzume 'Zu' Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of the kids once persecuted for their powers. But though they are no longer imprisoned, the Psi still face huge prejudice, and a growing tide of misinformation. When Zu is accused of committing a horrifying act, she is forced to go on the run in order to stay alive. Determined to clear her name, Zu travels in search of safety and answers, but soon uncovers a dark truth that threatens the future of all Psi. With enemies everywhere, who can she trust to help her fight back and save the friends who were once her protectors?Alexandra Bracken is the New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, Wayfarer and The Darkest Minds series. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and on Twitter @alexbracken
Darkest Mercy (Wicked Lovely Ser. #5)
by Melissa MarrThe fifth and final breathtaking instalment in the darkly seductive and best-selling WICKED LOVELY series, about the collision of mortal and faery worlds…
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.