Author: John Vance
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1682992438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
She’s thirty-two, musically gifted, vivacious, and in love with Patrick Harrold, the voice teacher who hired her to play piano for his collection of off-kilter vocal students. Indeed, Samantha Eliot has long dreamed of devoting her life to music and song. But there’s a problem. She can’t speak, let alone sing. And she hasn’t been able to since a terrible accident took her voice at the age of seven. Truth be told, she has two additional problems. She’s never met—but is presently searching for—her birth mother. And the man she loves may, in fact, give up teaching voice, therefore no longer requiring her services. Can she rectify the second and third of these three problems, even though she must live with the first? Also featuring a collection of hilarious voice students with issues of their own, Samantha’s Silent Song speaks to those who have made an honest attempt, but failed, at fully realizing their dreams.
Samantha's Silent Song
Author: John Vance
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1682992438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
She’s thirty-two, musically gifted, vivacious, and in love with Patrick Harrold, the voice teacher who hired her to play piano for his collection of off-kilter vocal students. Indeed, Samantha Eliot has long dreamed of devoting her life to music and song. But there’s a problem. She can’t speak, let alone sing. And she hasn’t been able to since a terrible accident took her voice at the age of seven. Truth be told, she has two additional problems. She’s never met—but is presently searching for—her birth mother. And the man she loves may, in fact, give up teaching voice, therefore no longer requiring her services. Can she rectify the second and third of these three problems, even though she must live with the first? Also featuring a collection of hilarious voice students with issues of their own, Samantha’s Silent Song speaks to those who have made an honest attempt, but failed, at fully realizing their dreams.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1682992438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
She’s thirty-two, musically gifted, vivacious, and in love with Patrick Harrold, the voice teacher who hired her to play piano for his collection of off-kilter vocal students. Indeed, Samantha Eliot has long dreamed of devoting her life to music and song. But there’s a problem. She can’t speak, let alone sing. And she hasn’t been able to since a terrible accident took her voice at the age of seven. Truth be told, she has two additional problems. She’s never met—but is presently searching for—her birth mother. And the man she loves may, in fact, give up teaching voice, therefore no longer requiring her services. Can she rectify the second and third of these three problems, even though she must live with the first? Also featuring a collection of hilarious voice students with issues of their own, Samantha’s Silent Song speaks to those who have made an honest attempt, but failed, at fully realizing their dreams.
Between the Lines
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Tigers, Not Daughters
Author: Samantha Mabry
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 1616208961
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2020 A SLJ Best Book of 2020 A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2020 A 2020 BCCB Blue Ribbon List title “Move over, Louisa May Alcott! Samantha Mabry has written her very own magical Little Women for our times.” —Julia Alvarez, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents In a stunning follow-up to her National Book Award-longlisted novel All the Wind in the World, Samantha Mabry weaves an aching, magical novel that is one part family drama, one part ghost story, and one part love story. The Torres sisters dream of escape. Escape from their needy and despotic widowed father, and from their San Antonio neighborhood, full of old San Antonio families and all the traditions and expectations that go along with them. In the summer after her senior year of high school, Ana, the oldest sister, falls to her death from her bedroom window. A year later, her three younger sisters, Jessica, Iridian, and Rosa, are still consumed by grief and haunted by their sister’s memory. Their dream of leaving Southtown now seems out of reach. But then strange things start happening around the house: mysterious laughter, mysterious shadows, mysterious writing on the walls. The sisters begin to wonder if Ana really is haunting them, trying to send them a message—and what exactly she’s trying to say. In a stunning follow-up to her National Book Award–longlisted novel All the Wind in the World, Samantha Mabry weaves an aching, magical novel that is one part family drama, one part ghost story, and one part love story.
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 1616208961
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2020 A SLJ Best Book of 2020 A Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2020 A 2020 BCCB Blue Ribbon List title “Move over, Louisa May Alcott! Samantha Mabry has written her very own magical Little Women for our times.” —Julia Alvarez, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents In a stunning follow-up to her National Book Award-longlisted novel All the Wind in the World, Samantha Mabry weaves an aching, magical novel that is one part family drama, one part ghost story, and one part love story. The Torres sisters dream of escape. Escape from their needy and despotic widowed father, and from their San Antonio neighborhood, full of old San Antonio families and all the traditions and expectations that go along with them. In the summer after her senior year of high school, Ana, the oldest sister, falls to her death from her bedroom window. A year later, her three younger sisters, Jessica, Iridian, and Rosa, are still consumed by grief and haunted by their sister’s memory. Their dream of leaving Southtown now seems out of reach. But then strange things start happening around the house: mysterious laughter, mysterious shadows, mysterious writing on the walls. The sisters begin to wonder if Ana really is haunting them, trying to send them a message—and what exactly she’s trying to say. In a stunning follow-up to her National Book Award–longlisted novel All the Wind in the World, Samantha Mabry weaves an aching, magical novel that is one part family drama, one part ghost story, and one part love story.
Sisterhood of Jade: Part One
Author: Billi Jean
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1839433922
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1152
Book Description
FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF PARANORMAL ROMANCE, BILLI JEAN Sisterhood of Jade: Part One &– a box set 1 - Silver's Chance Within Derrick's hot embrace, Samantha discovers being the hunted just might not be as bad as she thought. 2 - A Spartan's Kiss After enduring centuries of life, Aeros the captain of the immortal Spartans, discovers his grey existence may end—in the arms of Tabithia. Only Tabithia is a witch guilty of crossing Ares, the god responsible for Areos' existence. 3 - Midnight Star Love can be tricky, but so can a Lykae determined to capture his reluctant mate's heart. The Sisterhood of Jade stories introduce a world filled with immortals living side by side with mortals, but undiscovered—at least in the beginning. As the tensions between the Death Stalkers—a brotherhood of immortals working to dominate the world—and the loosely banded together Immortal Council grow, so do the battles and bonds between the fractions. If you like passionate erotic romance colored with witches, vampires, werewolves and the Faye, then this is a series you'll enjoy. Each story is filled with fast paced adventures with unexpected twists and turns right alongside deeply passionate love stories that are sure to burn the sheets up.
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1839433922
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1152
Book Description
FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF PARANORMAL ROMANCE, BILLI JEAN Sisterhood of Jade: Part One &– a box set 1 - Silver's Chance Within Derrick's hot embrace, Samantha discovers being the hunted just might not be as bad as she thought. 2 - A Spartan's Kiss After enduring centuries of life, Aeros the captain of the immortal Spartans, discovers his grey existence may end—in the arms of Tabithia. Only Tabithia is a witch guilty of crossing Ares, the god responsible for Areos' existence. 3 - Midnight Star Love can be tricky, but so can a Lykae determined to capture his reluctant mate's heart. The Sisterhood of Jade stories introduce a world filled with immortals living side by side with mortals, but undiscovered—at least in the beginning. As the tensions between the Death Stalkers—a brotherhood of immortals working to dominate the world—and the loosely banded together Immortal Council grow, so do the battles and bonds between the fractions. If you like passionate erotic romance colored with witches, vampires, werewolves and the Faye, then this is a series you'll enjoy. Each story is filled with fast paced adventures with unexpected twists and turns right alongside deeply passionate love stories that are sure to burn the sheets up.
Silver's Chance
Author: Billi Jean
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1784301051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Within Derrick's hot embrace, Samantha discovers being the hunted just might not be as bad as she thought. Samantha is on a mission—to find her missing twin. But when her hunt leads her straight into the arms of an ancient Lykae warlord bent on marking her as his—and keeping her away from any possible harm—she's forced to battle him, Death Stalkers, and her own attraction to the over protective, but sexy wolf. Derrick is an ancient Lykae warlord tricked by the Death Stalkers and chained for centuries in one of their long forgotten halls. The last thing he ever expected was to be freed by not only a female, but also his mate. Now, new to this century and unsure of the reasons she denies their bond, hesd forced to fight by her side to win her heart. As the battle to keep Samantha safe intensifies, Derrick faces the biggest fight of his life—winning Samantha's heart and proving to her that together they just might tame each other.
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1784301051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Within Derrick's hot embrace, Samantha discovers being the hunted just might not be as bad as she thought. Samantha is on a mission—to find her missing twin. But when her hunt leads her straight into the arms of an ancient Lykae warlord bent on marking her as his—and keeping her away from any possible harm—she's forced to battle him, Death Stalkers, and her own attraction to the over protective, but sexy wolf. Derrick is an ancient Lykae warlord tricked by the Death Stalkers and chained for centuries in one of their long forgotten halls. The last thing he ever expected was to be freed by not only a female, but also his mate. Now, new to this century and unsure of the reasons she denies their bond, hesd forced to fight by her side to win her heart. As the battle to keep Samantha safe intensifies, Derrick faces the biggest fight of his life—winning Samantha's heart and proving to her that together they just might tame each other.
A Family Gathering
Author: Eugene Gordon Cartwright
Publisher: Gene Cartwright
ISBN: 0964975629
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A Family Gathering, a saga fourteen years in the making, spans twenty-five years in the life of its young herionea young, black southern girl facing trauma never experienced by women many times her age. Author Gene Cartwright, while penning other novels during this time, was determined this story not be released before its time. It is time.
Publisher: Gene Cartwright
ISBN: 0964975629
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A Family Gathering, a saga fourteen years in the making, spans twenty-five years in the life of its young herionea young, black southern girl facing trauma never experienced by women many times her age. Author Gene Cartwright, while penning other novels during this time, was determined this story not be released before its time. It is time.
Mountain Music
Author: Charles Whiten
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557109515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
When fourth grade teacher Samantha Childress and her abusive husband unearth two skeletons on Dark Mountain Samantha is determinined to find their identities, but her search uncovers a larger horror hidden for twenty years under cover of wartime secrecy.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557109515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
When fourth grade teacher Samantha Childress and her abusive husband unearth two skeletons on Dark Mountain Samantha is determinined to find their identities, but her search uncovers a larger horror hidden for twenty years under cover of wartime secrecy.
Diffusion
Author: Samantha Mina
Publisher: Samantha Mina
ISBN: 099915771X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In the wake of the spectrum's diffusion, the Island of Fire finds itself with neither magic nor technology, plunged into chaos and poverty. Scarlet July, no longer imbued with her extraordinary gifts, struggles to lead the revolution against the totalitarian government. Frightened and alone, she seeks support from her childhood acquaintance, Ambrek Coppertus, whose complicated past casts a shadow upon his motives. Three-thousand miles north, in the ice island of Ichthyosis, Diving Fleet Admiral Cease Lechatelierite learns the victory he declared is short-lived. Despite the diffusion, his enemies figure a way to continue the international war, threatening the very coherence of the alliance that sustains his nation. Separated and scarred, will Scarlet and Cease find a means to save their peoples before it’s too late? The six-novel Spectrum series follows an eclectic cast of young adults fighting to survive and find their place and purpose in the wars plaguing the dystopian, future world of Second Earth. From fantastical world-building, to combat sequences, to geopolitics, to the exploration of a soldier's psyche, to racial and social commentary, to the turmoil and confusion that comes with the teenage years, to forbidden romance, this sextet is a fast-paced, character-driven, sci-fi/fantasy adventure for the Divergent and Hunger Games generation.
Publisher: Samantha Mina
ISBN: 099915771X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In the wake of the spectrum's diffusion, the Island of Fire finds itself with neither magic nor technology, plunged into chaos and poverty. Scarlet July, no longer imbued with her extraordinary gifts, struggles to lead the revolution against the totalitarian government. Frightened and alone, she seeks support from her childhood acquaintance, Ambrek Coppertus, whose complicated past casts a shadow upon his motives. Three-thousand miles north, in the ice island of Ichthyosis, Diving Fleet Admiral Cease Lechatelierite learns the victory he declared is short-lived. Despite the diffusion, his enemies figure a way to continue the international war, threatening the very coherence of the alliance that sustains his nation. Separated and scarred, will Scarlet and Cease find a means to save their peoples before it’s too late? The six-novel Spectrum series follows an eclectic cast of young adults fighting to survive and find their place and purpose in the wars plaguing the dystopian, future world of Second Earth. From fantastical world-building, to combat sequences, to geopolitics, to the exploration of a soldier's psyche, to racial and social commentary, to the turmoil and confusion that comes with the teenage years, to forbidden romance, this sextet is a fast-paced, character-driven, sci-fi/fantasy adventure for the Divergent and Hunger Games generation.
The Song Rising
Author: Samantha Shannon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526676206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A stunning new edition of the third novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree. Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilising the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging. As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail. But all bets are off when Scion introduces Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for clairvoyants. Now Paige must race against the clock to stop her reign from ending in blood.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526676206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A stunning new edition of the third novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree. Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilising the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging. As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail. But all bets are off when Scion introduces Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for clairvoyants. Now Paige must race against the clock to stop her reign from ending in blood.
Samantha Sutton and the Winter of the Warrior Queen
Author: Jordan Jacobs
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402275641
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A secret society, a lost fortress, a precious artifact only Samantha Sutton can protect. Twelve-year-old Samantha Sutton isn't sure she wants to go to England with her Uncle Jay, a brilliant, risk-taking archeologist. But the trip seems safe enough—a routine excavation in Cambridge—and Samantha has always had a love for the past. At first the project seems unremarkable—just a survey to clear the way for a massive theme park. But everything changes when Sam uncovers something extraordinary. Are the local legends true? Is this the site of the ancient fortress belonging to Queen Boudica, the warrior queen? What treasures might be found? When others begin to learn of her findings, Samantha senses she is in danger. Can any of her friends be trusted? Samantha will need to solve the mystery of the site in order to protect herself and let the world know of her remarkable discovery. Praise for Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies: "Suspenseful."—Time for Kids
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402275641
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A secret society, a lost fortress, a precious artifact only Samantha Sutton can protect. Twelve-year-old Samantha Sutton isn't sure she wants to go to England with her Uncle Jay, a brilliant, risk-taking archeologist. But the trip seems safe enough—a routine excavation in Cambridge—and Samantha has always had a love for the past. At first the project seems unremarkable—just a survey to clear the way for a massive theme park. But everything changes when Sam uncovers something extraordinary. Are the local legends true? Is this the site of the ancient fortress belonging to Queen Boudica, the warrior queen? What treasures might be found? When others begin to learn of her findings, Samantha senses she is in danger. Can any of her friends be trusted? Samantha will need to solve the mystery of the site in order to protect herself and let the world know of her remarkable discovery. Praise for Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies: "Suspenseful."—Time for Kids