Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054758136X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305

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Trix's life in boarding school as an orphan charity case has been hard but when an alluring young Ringmaster invites her, a gymnast, to join Circus Galacticus she gains an entire universe of deadly enemies and potential friends, along with a chance to unravel secrets of her own past.

Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547677731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305

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“A frenetic science-fiction/adventure tale . . . A book that reaches for the stars and provides a thrilling ride” from the author of Rival Magic (Kirkus Reviews). Rebel. Champion gymnast. Intergalactic traveler? Trix can deal with being an orphan charity case at a snotty boarding school. She can hold her own when everyone else tells her not to dream big dreams. She can even fight back against the mysterious stranger in a silver mask who tries to steal the meteorite her parents trusted her to protect. But her life is about to change forever . . . The Circus Galacticus has come to town, bringing acts to amaze, delight, and terrify. And now the dazzling but enigmatic young Ringmaster has offered Trix the chance to be a part of it. Soon Trix discovers an entire universe full of deadly enemies and potential friends, not to mention space leeches, ancient alien artifacts, and exploding chocolate desserts. And she just might unravel the secrets of her own past—if she can survive long enough. “An exuberant, adventurous tightrope walk over the stars.”—Lisa Mantchev, author of the Theatre Illuminata Trilogy “A zippy tale of outcasts and aliens finding their place in the universe . . . Reminiscent of the juveniles of old, Fagan’s story makes SF fun. It’s loaded with wild coincidences and easily spotted inspirations (X-Men, Doctor Who), yet the underlying idea of valuing diversity, friendship, and self-esteem shines, carried by Fagan’s solid writing, appealing characters, and sprinkles of whimsy.”—Publishers Weekly “Like many of Fagan’s female protagonists, Trix is lovably flawed, and her often-misguided stubbornness is forgivable in light of her fierce loyalty and determination.”—Bulletin

Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Sandpiper
ISBN: 9780547850870
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291

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Trix's life in boarding school as an orphan charity case has been hard, but when an alluring young Ringmaster invites her, a gymnast, to join Circus Galacticus she gains an entire universe of deadly enemies and potential friends, along with a chance to unravel secrets of her own past.

Author: Jeff Pearlman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 1328530000
Category : Basketball players
Languages : en
Pages : 461

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From 1996 through 2004, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined-- and collided-- to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse. From public sniping and sparring, to physical altercations and the repeated threats of trade, it was warfare. The eight years of infighting and hostility were by turns mediated and encouraged by coach Phil Jackson. Pearlman shows how the Shaq-Kobe duo resulted in one of the most enduring, and ever-evolving, teams in NBA history. -- adapted from jacket

Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429992395
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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Ever since her mother died and her father lost his shoemaking skills, Fortunata has survived by telling fake fortunes. But when she's tricked into telling a grand fortune for a prince, she is faced with the impossible task of fulfilling her wild prophecy—or her father will be put to death. Now Fortunata has to help Prince Leonato secure a magic sword, vanquish a wicked witch, discover a long-lost golden shoe, and rescue the princess who fits it. If only she hadn't fallen in love with the prince herself !

Author: Deva Fagan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534497153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Perfect for fans of the Twisted Tales series and Doll Bones, this thrilling, “cleverly original” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade fantasy follows a girl without a face as she battles a deadly enchanted forest and learns the truth behind her world’s fairy tales. Appearances are always deceiving… Fable has been cursed by what the people in her village call the Blight, a twisted enchantment that leaves her without a face of her own. To stay alive, Fable has to steal the faces of others, making her an outcast that no one trusts. When the fierce Blighthunter Vycorax comes to kill Fable to stop her curse from spreading, Fable narrowly escapes by fleeing into the thorny woods surrounding her small village. The treacherous forest has been ruled by a demon-prince for centuries, a deadly place trapped in time. Fable—and her opinionated feline companion, Moth—is the first to dare enter in a very long time. There, she encounters a tediously chatty skull, dangerously meddlesome deities, and a beast so powerful it tears at the fabric of reality, leaving nothingness in its horrible wake. Fable will soon discover that, in the Mirrorwood, nothing is quite like the stories say, and the perilous realm may be the only chance she has to break her curse and find her true self.

Author: Rachel Hartman
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 0385668406
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377

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A new vision of knights, dragons, and the fair maiden caught in between . . . Four decades of peace have done little to ease the mistrust between humans and dragons in the kingdom of Goredd. Folding themselves into human shape, dragons attend court as ambassadors, and lend their rational, mathematical minds to universities as scholars and teachers. As the treaty's anniversary draws near, however, tensions are high. Seraphina has reason to fear both sides. An unusually gifted musician, she joins the court just as a member of the royal family is murdered. While a sinister plot to destroy the peace is uncovered, Seraphina struggles to protect the secret behind her musical gift, one so terrible that its discovery could mean her very life. Seraphina's tortuous journey to self-acceptance will make a magical, indelible impression on its readers.

Author: Viano Oniomoh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781073109364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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Follow your heart, and reach for the stars.With all his friends' dreams suddenly simultaneously coming true, Ember Quinn is forced to realize he may not be as content with his life as he once believed.In a desperate attempt to fill the void in his heart, he answers a spectre's vague plea for help, which leads him to the magical world of the Aurora Circus.He definitely isn't going to the Circus because of a childish dream long buried, nor for the sexy, intimidating circus performer known as Pyro, who has just so happened to sweep him off his feet with a literal breath of fire.When the spectre's true intentions are revealed, Ember is forced to make a choice: go back to his life of simple uniformity, or become the person he knows he is, but has always been afraid to be.THE AURORA CIRCUS is a New Adult standalone M/M fantasy romance about following your heart, fulfilling your dreams, and fighting for what you believe in.This book is a newly titled second edition of THE BUTTERFLY FINALE by Viano Oniomoh. It contains brand new and improved content.

Author: Stefan Petrucha
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 159707666X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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8 year old Nancy Drew decides to build a model of a volcano for her science project. Best friends George (Georgia) Fayne and a gungho Bess Marvin arrive to help. But, the next day, their teacher Mrs. Ramirez opens the door to find all the volcanoes missing. Why are they missing? Is it an actual crime or a prank? And who did it? Nancy Drew, with the help of Bess and George, is on the case!

Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
ISBN: 1616962755
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289

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2018 World Fantasy Award winner “The best book I’ve read in a long time.” —Brandon Sanderson, author of Mistborn Where is Wendy? Leading a labor strike against the Lost Boys, of course. In Jane Yolen’s first full collection in more than ten years discover new and uncollected tales of beloved characters, literary legends, and much more. A Scottish academic unearths ancient evil in a fishing village. Edgar Allan Poe’s young bride is beguiled by a most unusual bird. Dorothy, lifted from Kansas, returns as a gymnastic sophisticate. Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility and sails away in a starship made of light. Alice’s wicked nemesis has jaws and claws but really needs a sense of humor. Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations within. -- Jane Yolen