Author: Anh Do Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1761061585 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 205
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Amber held her arms out. Surround me. Locusts, beetles, bees and all manner of flying insects nestled together tightly. Shapes formed. Horns on her head, claws on her hands and feet. A thick, long tail. She was a dragon! Amber is on the run. What will happen when she and the Firefighter finally come face to face?
Author: Anh Do Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1761060449 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 211
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Amber knew she'd been given an incredible power, but was it a freak accident, or was there something she was supposed to do with it? Controlling her new ability might be the hardest thing Amber has ever done. Especially when she is running for her life. Who is her mysterious enemy? What connection does he have to Amber's past? And, most importantly, does Amber have what it takes to truly become . . . Skydragon?
Author: Anh Do Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1761062999 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 204
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The agents fled as the fire took hold of the wooden cabin and any evidence of Skydragon's identity burned to ashes. Sounds of crackling flames and cracking wood filled the forest, followed by shouts of 'Me? No way, you tell him!' as the agents argued over who was going to call their boss to explain how Skydragon had gotten away from them ... again. Amber is tired of being hunted, and sick of being afraid. Maybe she can escape her destiny and live a normal life, like a normal girl. But two new villains are on the prowl, and when other people's lives are on the line, will Amber hide ... or will she rise?
Author: Grace Lin Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0316052604 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 221
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A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection! A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
Author: Aaron Ehasz Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338752642 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 293
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This second canon novel expands on the events of Season 2 of the epic, Emmy ® Award-winning Netflix fantasy TV show, The Dragon Prince. XADIA IS CALLING... The Dragon Prince has hatched! Now the princes of Katolis, Callum and Ezran, along with Moonshadow elf Rayla, have one goal: deliver the defenseless dragon to his mother in the magical land of Xadia. Things get complicated when the High Mage’s children, Claudia and Soren, track down the questing princes. Should Callum and Ezran trust two humans they’ve known forever, or the elf they’ve just met? In Katolis, High Mage Lord Viren schemes to gain the support of the other human kingdoms, and that of a much more mysterious ally... The tensions of war between Xadia and the Human Kingdoms are ready to explode. As fiery battles erupt and hidden truths come to light, friendships will be tested, plans will be set into motion, and everyone will face their most difficult choices yet. Written by Aaron Ehasz (co-creator of The Dragon Prince and head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Melanie McGanney Ehasz, this second canon novel based on the Netflix original series finally gives fans the full story.
Author: Tui T. Sutherland Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545470102 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 406
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The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.
Author: Anne McCaffrey Publisher: Del Rey ISBN: 034553350X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 369
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Scores of dragons are dead after plague swept across the world of Pern, and now the Weyrs are struggling to rebuild before Threadfall destroys everything—and everyone—left alive. Their best hope lies with a group of new dragonriders who have volunteered to brave the dangers of an unexplored island populated by vicious wild felines and voracious tunnel-snakes to create a safe home for their young dragons, whose offspring will hopefully replenish Pern’s decimated population. But their leader, Xhinna, the first female rider of a blue dragon, faces an uphill battle to win the respect of her peers, especially after tragedy leaves the new colony reeling. The way forward seems to lie with the awesome ability of the dragons to travel through time. But that power comes with risks: By venturing into the past, Xhinna may jeopardize the very future she has sworn to save. “Memorable characters and a good balance of individual dramas and large-scale action make this a strong addition to the Pern saga.”—Library Journal “Longtime fans will enjoy the latest adventures of the cheerful dragonriders and their colorful mounts.”—Publishers Weekly “McCaffrey will be remembered, rightly, as one of science fiction’s grand masters.”—Tor.com
Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 140882485X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 337
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Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
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The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!
Author: Chris Haughton Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536227870 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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A trio of misbehaving, mango-loving monkeys have a close call as the creator of Don’t Worry, Little Crab gives readers a taste of vicarious mischief. Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitting high on a branch in the forest canopy. “OK, monkeys! I’m off," says the big monkey. “Remember . . . Whatever you do, do NOT go down to the mango tree. There are tigers down there.” Mmm . . . mangoes! think the little monkeys. They LOVE mangoes. Hmm . . . Maybe . . . maybe they could just look at the mangoes. That would be OK, right? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton is back with a deliciously suspenseful cautionary tale about pushing boundaries—and indulging your more impish side (when nobody is looking).
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