"X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fifth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.
The Forgotten Five and their friends are reeling in the aftermath of the raid on Magdalia Palacio's campaign rally-an attack masterminded by her corrupt opponent President Fuerte and his henchmen. Birdie is in the hospital with a head injury, and under arrest for stealing a police horse in her attempt to evade capture. Separated from her friends-and not even allowed to see her mother-how can Birdie escape when she is utterly alone?
Then the Librarian is taken captive in the heavily guarded palace dungeon after Fuerte discovers she's been acting as a double agent. What will they do without their trusted mentor?
Luckily, the five have been honing their supernatural abilities, and it's Brix who takes the lead, forging an unlikely alliance and putting together a plan. Does the group have what it takes to rescue their friends and even the odds in the president's all-out war against Estero's supernaturals?"
""A captivating…thrilling adventure story that shows the power of friendship, hope, and forgiveness." —Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series
In the wake of Lifeboat 12 comes a "gripping, harrowing" (Publishers Weekly) World War II novel-in-verse by acclaimed author Susan Hood about two very real girls who clung together for dear life when their evacuee ship was torpedoed, their lifeboat capsized, and they spent nineteen hours in the Atlantic Ocean, waiting for rescue.
When Nazi bombs begin to destroy Bess Walder's hometown of East London, Bess convinces her parents to evacuate her and her younger brother, Louis, to Canada aboard the SS City of Benares. On the journey, she meets another evacuee, Beth Cummings. Bess and Beth have a lot in common—both strong and athletic, both named for Queen Elizabeth, both among the older kids on the ship, and both excited about life in Canada.
On the fifth day at sea, everyone starts to relax, but trouble is right behind them. That night, a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the Benares. As their luxury liner starts to sink, Bess and Beth rush to abandon ship aboard their assigned lifeboat.
Based on true events and real people, Lifeboat 5 is about two young girls with the courage to persevere against the odds and the strength to forgive."
"Goosebumps now on Disney+!
Jack Archer is convinced something strange is going on at his neighbor's house. Mr. Fleshman always wears all black, hardly ever leaves his house, and never says hello to anyone.
Then Jack spots a mysterious creature through Mr. Fleshman's window. It's big and gray, with rotten-looking flesh. Jack has never seen anything like it on Earth. Could it be-an alien? If it is, Jack will have to convince everyone that an invasion is underway!"
"Goosebumps now on Disney+!
There's an alien in Jack Archer's bedroom and he's not sure what to do. He's tried to warn his parents, teachers, and friends about the invasion, but everyone has just laughed him off.
But the huge, ugly space creature is no laughing matter. It's determined to squeeze the life out of him--and then do the same to everyone on planet Earth!"
"Jake, Macon, and Lovie fight to survive at sea in this third "powerful coming-of-age tale" (Kirkus Reviews) in the middle grade, New York Times bestselling The Islanders series by Mary Alice Monroe!
Jake Potter's biggest dream finally comes true: he gets his very own boat! And it's just in time for another summer of fun on Dewees Island with his best friends, Macon and Lovie.
But on their very first fishing trip, the engine dies, and the three friends find themselves adrift at sea. When a storm carries them to a small, uninhabited island far from Dewees, the kids must use every ounce of their strength, courage, and knowledge to survive as they wait for rescue. Will their friendship survive the ultimate test?"
"Join the Gods Squad in the third and final hilarious new installment of the Oh Maya Gods series!
Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the world. At the top of Glastonbury Tor, they find an elevator down to the enchanted realm of Camelot, where Arthur has been waiting for this day.
The elderly King and his loyal knights snap to attention – at last they have a quest! But Excalibur will only serve its chosen master. What would anyone do with such power?
The third and final instalment in the laugh-out-loud bestselling series.
Over half a million copies of Maz’s books sold.
Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about mythology and Arthurian legend.
Full of epic adventure and big laughs!
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
‘Proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE
‘Maz Evans reigns supreme as queen of godly comedy. Oh Maya Gods! is hilarious, whip-smart and full of heart.' AISLING FOWLER
‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M. G. LEONARD"
"The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.
In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survived readers will travel to medieval England -- a time of knights and peasants; cathedrals and castles -- when the most deadly disease in world history sweeps across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event."
"Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - They weren't human. They were something more—and something less—they were, in short, humanity's hopes for survival!
The Starship Pandora creaked and groaned as her landing pads settled unevenly in the mucky surface of the ugly world outside. She seemed to be restless to end her fool's errand here, two hundred light years from the waiting hordes on Earth. Straining metal plates twanged and echoed through her hallways.
Captain Gwayne cursed and rolled over, reaching for his boots. He was a big, rawboned man, barely forty; but ten years of responsibility had pressed down his shoulders and put age-feigning hollows under his reddened eyes. The starlanes between Earth and her potential colonies were rough on the men who traveled them now. He shuffled toward the control room, grumbling at the heavy gravity.
Lieutenant Jane Corey looked up, nodding a blonde head at him as he moved toward the ever-waiting pot of murky coffee. 'Morning, Bob. You need a shave.'
'Yeah.' He swallowed the hot coffee without tasting it, then ran a hand across the dark stubble on his chin. It could wait. 'Anything new during the night?'
'About a dozen blobs held something like a convention a little ways north of us. They broke up about an hour ago and streaked off into the clouds.' The blobs were a peculiarity of this planet about which nobody knew anything. They looked like overgrown fireballs, but seemed to have an almost sentient curiosity about anything moving on the ground. 'And our two cadets sneaked out again. Barker followed them, but lost them in the murk. I've kept a signal going to guide them back.'"
" The tale of the Lion and the Monkey is not merely a fable but a rich narrative woven from the strands of curiosity, kindness, and the pursuit of harmony amidst diversity. Think of it as a melody played with two different instruments, where each note is enhanced by the unique sound of both, creating a symphony that resonates far beyond what they could achieve alone. This Audiobook is structured to lead you through the genesis and evolution of this extraordinary friendship, from initial encounters rife with uncertainty to deep lasting bonds that withstand the tests of time and nature. It is as if you are witnessing the crafting of a cherished painting, each stroke revealing more of the picture, each moment building upon the last to create a masterpiece of interpersonal understanding. The story of the Lion and the Monkey serves as an allegory for human relationships, illuminating the art of seeing beyond differences and finding common ground. Just as an artist sees beauty in contrasting colors, so too can we discover strength in our differences. This tale suggests that embracing what makes us unique is not a barrier to friendship but rather a bridge that connects us more profoundly. As you delve into this book, you'll find a reflection of life's myriad challenges, akin to matching pieces in a puzzle. The lion's strength and protective nature paired with the monkey's ingenuity and adaptability exemplify the concept that sometimes we find our most powerful allies in those we least expect. Let their journey offer you insights into the dynamics of cooperation, much like two chess masters who, through each move, gain a deeper respect for the intricacies of strategy and collaboration."
"Leiðin um Dauðastræti er greið þetta kvöld. Þeir smeygja sér á milli teppa sem hanga hér og hvar þvert yfir götuna til að byrgja leyniskyttum sýn.
'Galdurinn er að ímynda sér að maður sé ósýnilegur, Ishmael, sko, þegar þú mætir þessum vopnuðu mönnum. Vertu agnarsmár og ekki horfa í augun á neinum. Flýttu þér þangað sem þú ætlar án þess að hlaupa. Það vekur grunsemdir ef þú hleypur.'
Eitt sinn bjó Ishmael í borg þar sem var líf og fjör alla daga og börn léku sér innan um dulúðuga hnífasala, villiketti og sápugerðarmeistara. Núna er hann fjórtán ára og borgin hans er vígvöllur. Þegar heimilið er rústir einar neyðist hann til að leggja land undir fót og leita skjóls þar sem friður ríkir. En flóttaleiðin er lífshættuleg. Á sama tíma glímir fjölskylda í Kópavogi við það flókna verkefni að fóta sig í nýju landi."
"Hertz to Be a Hero is an exciting good-versus-evil battle between a brother-sister superhero team and the evil Mephisto. It is book #2 in the "Wanted: Superheroes" series. The evil Mephisto is still on the prowl, and he hopes to bring the city of Nirvana to its knees by controlling its people with a hypnotizing gas. Now that Damocles, the great superhero, is gone, who can stop this villain? Eddie Hertz, a twelve-year-old genius, and his sister, an eight-year-old super-powered girl named Samantha, have a plan-lure Mephisto into a trap by using themselves and Eddie's superhero invention as bait."
"In previous stories, our heroes, Eddie and Samantha Hertz, faced earthquakes and hypnotized zombie-like people. What could be worse? Birds. Yes, birds. And lots of them. Eagles, hawks, owls, herons, and more. The villain Mephisto has hypnotized tens of thousands of them to do his evil bidding. The situation gets even stranger. Our heroes have to battle gravity itself. Mephisto has stolen antigravity belts that allow him to fly. But the belts have a flaw, and he tries to force Eddie to perfect them. In the meantime, Mephisto uses the hypnotized birds to paralyze the city while he steals millions of dollars. Against all odds, Eddie and Samantha, their mother, their Uncle Milligan, the new Damocles, and the eccentric Dr. Gilbert G. Godwin, work together to battle the hypnotized birds and their controlling master. As usual, the entire world is in danger, and only the Hertz heroes can save it."
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