Are you looking for read ebook online? Search for your book and save it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download The Bone Dragon PDF full book. Access full book title The Bone Dragon by Alexia Casale. Download full books in PDF and EPUB format.
Author: Alexia Casale Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571295630 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Evie's shattered ribs have been a secret for the last four years. Now she has found the strength to tell her adoptive parents, and the physical traces of her past are fixed - the only remaining signs a scar on her side and a fragment of bone taken home from the hospital, which her uncle Ben helps her to carve into a dragon as a sign of her strength. Soon this ivory talisman begins to come to life at night, offering wisdom and encouragement in roaming dreams of smoke and moonlight that come to feel ever more real. As Evie grows stronger there remains one problem her new parents can't fix for her: a revenge that must be taken. And it seems that the Dragon is the one to take it. This subtly unsettling novel is told from the viewpoint of a fourteen-year-old girl damaged by a past she can't talk about, in a hypnotic narrative that, while giving increasing insight, also becomes increasingly unreliable. A blend of psychological thriller and fairy tale, The Bone Dragon explores the fragile boundaries between real life and fantasy, and the darkest corners of the human mind.
Author: Alexia Casale Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571295630 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Evie's shattered ribs have been a secret for the last four years. Now she has found the strength to tell her adoptive parents, and the physical traces of her past are fixed - the only remaining signs a scar on her side and a fragment of bone taken home from the hospital, which her uncle Ben helps her to carve into a dragon as a sign of her strength. Soon this ivory talisman begins to come to life at night, offering wisdom and encouragement in roaming dreams of smoke and moonlight that come to feel ever more real. As Evie grows stronger there remains one problem her new parents can't fix for her: a revenge that must be taken. And it seems that the Dragon is the one to take it. This subtly unsettling novel is told from the viewpoint of a fourteen-year-old girl damaged by a past she can't talk about, in a hypnotic narrative that, while giving increasing insight, also becomes increasingly unreliable. A blend of psychological thriller and fairy tale, The Bone Dragon explores the fragile boundaries between real life and fantasy, and the darkest corners of the human mind.
Author: Fleur Adcock Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Limited ISBN: 9781852248789 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
After the appearance of Fleur Adcock's Poems 1960-2000 she wrote no more poems for several years. This cessation coincided with - but was not entirely caused by - her giving up smoking. When poetry returned to her in 2003 it tended towards a sparer, more concentrated style. This new collection continues to reflect her preoccupations with family matters and with her ambivalent feelings about her native New Zealand. Her initial inspiration was the letters her father wrote home from England to his parents during World War II, which evoked her own memories of that era. The central sequence moves from her first coming to consciousness in New Zealand up to and through the war years in Britain and on to sketches from her teens in puritanical postwar Wellington after her reluctant return - not without her usual sardonic eye for incongruities and absurdities. There are also affectionate poems for her grandchildren and her late mother.
Author: Helen Moss Publisher: Orion Children's Books ISBN: 1444010425 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
A mysterious mission. A deadly secret. Can Ryan and Cleo survive the Dragon Path? Ryan Flint and Cleo McNeil are heading to China with their parents to examine an archaeological site. But when Cleo's grandmother tells them about a secret that haunts her past, they're plunged into a new mystery. Ryan thought he'd used up a lifetime's supply of adventure - now he's surrounded by fire-breathing dragons, ancient poisons and an army of terracotta warriors! Sometimes, just staying alive is an adventure . . . The second in a fantastic new series from the author of the Adventure Island books.
Author: Suzanne Francis Publisher: ISBN: 9781646976959 Category : Dragons Languages : en Pages : 24
Book Description
Walt Disney Animation Studios' fantasy-action-adventure, Raya and the Last Dragon, introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world.
Author: Jane Austen Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1309
Book Description
This comprehensive edition includes three timeless classics by the renowned author Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Mansfield Park. Austen skillfully weaves intricate plots, social commentary, and compelling characters in these novels set in Regency England. Her writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, astute observations of society's norms, and keen insight into human behavior, making her works enduring treasures of English literature. Each novel explores themes of love, class, and morality, showcasing Austen's mastery in portraying the complexities of human relationships. Readers will be captivated by the romantic entanglements, sharp humor, and timeless lessons found within these pages. Jane Austen's enduring legacy as a writer is evident in these three masterpieces, offering readers a glimpse into the manners and customs of the early 19th century. This edition is a must-read for any literature enthusiast seeking to delve into the world of one of the greatest writers in history.
Author: Scarlett Thomas Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481497863 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 384
Book Description
“This middle grade series starter is tailor-made for Harry Potter’s fans.” —Kirkus Reviews For fans of the Land of Stories and the Wings of Fire Series, this first enchanting adventure from acclaimed novelist Scarlett Thomas is set in a wondrous realm where magic most decidedly exists, a growing evil lurks, and a group of children is destined to save the world. Effie Truelove believes in magic, as does her grandfather Griffin (although he refuses to do any magic, let alone teach Effie how to use it). After a mysterious incident leaves Griffin close to death, Effie is given an unusual silver ring and told she must look after her grandfather’s library of rare and powerful books. But then the books fall into the hands of shady scholar Leonard Levar, and Effie is propelled into the most dangerous adventure of her life. Now, Effie and her friends—nerdy Maximilian, rugby-mad Wolf, helpful Lexy, and eccentric Raven—must discover their true powers if they are to get the books back. And Effie alone will have to travel to the Otherworld, where she will uncover the true meaning of the strange old book called Dragon’s Green…
Author: Chris d'Lacey Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545900557 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
“An exciting read for dragon lovers and fans of d’Lacey’s The Last Dragon Chronicles and Tui T. Sutherland’s Wings of Fire series.” —School Library Journal A Wearle of dragons set out on an expedition from their home planet and was never heard from again. Now, a new Wearle, determined to find the first, has come to the place its creatures call Erth. Gabrial, who still has the blue scales of a young dragon, is eager to prove himself, and to find his missing father. But when Gabrial causes an accident that results in a baby dragon going missing, he’ll have to prove himself worthy of remaining with the Wearle at all. Across the scorch line, most Hom, or humans, live in fear of the dragons. But a boy named Ren is too fascinated to stay away, and will soon find his fate intertwined with that of the dragons. When conflict erupts between the dragons and humankind, Ren does the unimaginable, crossing into dragon territory. Will he be able to gain the dragons’ trust and prevent an all-out war? New York Times bestseller Chris d’Lacey sweeps readers off on an extraordinary adventure bursting with majestic creatures and one boy with the heart of a dragon. “An inspiring tale of friendship, loyalty and wisdom.” —The Guardian “The creative spin on the intersection of dragon history and prehistoric humans is interesting and the action engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews “A rousing adventure with sweeping aerial action scenes and a tense mystery at its center.” —Publishers Weekly
Author: Alexia Casale
Author: Alexia Casale
Author: Fleur Adcock
Author: Jessie Donovan
Author: Helen Moss
Author: Suzanne Francis
Author: Jessie Donovan
Author: Jane Austen
Author: Scarlett Thomas
Author: Erin Lee
Author: Chris d'Lacey