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Spark (The Sky Chasers)
by Amy Kathleen RyanWaverly, Kieran and Seth are in a race against time – and with the future of humanity hanging in the balance, there's no room for mistakes…After a desperate escape from the enemy ship, Waverly has finally made it back to the Empyrean. The memory of home has been keeping her alive for the past months… but home is nothing like she left it. Forced to leave their captive parents behind on the New Horizon, she's returned only to find that Kieran has become a strict leader and turned the crew against Seth. What happened to the Kieran she thought she knew? Now Waverly's not sure whom she can trust. And the one person she wants to believe in is darkly brilliant Seth, the ship's supposed enemy. Waverly knows that the situation will only get worse until they can rescue their parents – but how?Before they have time to make a plan, an explosion rocks the Empyrean, and Seth and Waverly are targeted as the prime suspects. Can they find the true culprit before Kieran locks them away… or worse? Will Waverly follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk? Now more than ever, every step could bring them closer to a new beginning – or a sudden end.Spark is book two in Amy Kathleen Ryan's thrilling young adult science fiction series Sky Chasers.
Spark and Burn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
by Diana G. GallagherWhat is the true measure of a champion? In the nineteenth century a boy named William was born. A sweet, gentle boy -- no one could have guessed the suffering he'd cause, the pain he'd inflict. When, as a young man, he meets a woman called Drusilla -- a strange woman, a woman unlike anyone William has ever known -- he is fundamentally changed. She has turned him. There will be no more William. He is Spike now. As Spike, he travels Europe with a band of vagabond vampires. Dru, Darla, and Angelus instruct him on his new nature, and from them he learns about that greatest of vampiric enemies, the girl who is chosen to stand up against them, trained to kill them, endowed with the strength it takes to defeat them: the Slayer. Then and there, Spike decides he'll hunt down those slayers. He'll see how many he can find. Who would have thought then that he'd fight on the Slayer's side? Who would have guessed that Spike, once William, would go out and seek his soul for a slayer? Who would have dared dream he'd fall in love with one?
Spark and Burn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
by Diana G. GallagherWhat is the true measure of a champion? In the nineteenth century a boy named William was born. A sweet, gentle boy -- no one could have guessed the suffering he'd cause, the pain he'd inflict. When, as a young man, he meets a woman called Drusilla -- a strange woman, a woman unlike anyone William has ever known -- he is fundamentally changed. She has turned him. There will be no more William. He is Spike now. As Spike, he travels Europe with a band of vagabond vampires. Dru, Darla, and Angelus instruct him on his new nature, and from them he learns about that greatest of vampiric enemies, the girl who is chosen to stand up against them, trained to kill them, endowed with the strength it takes to defeat them: the Slayer. Then and there, Spike decides he'll hunt down those slayers. He'll see how many he can find. Who would have thought then that he'd fight on the Slayer's side? Who would have guessed that Spike, once William, would go out and seek his soul for a slayer? Who would have dared dream he'd fall in love with one?
Spark and the Grand Sleuth: A Novel (League of Ursus #2)
by Robert RepinoAn army of toys, a menacing threat, and a thrilling adventure collide in the high-stakes sequel to Spark and the League of Ursus. Spark may be a cute and cuddly teddy bear, but she&’s also a fierce protector. Weeks after rescuing her human owner—a budding young filmmaker named Loretta—from a hideous monster, everything seems to be returning to normal. But then Spark is summoned before the mysterious Grand Sleuth, the high council of teddy bears, who task her with a dangerous mission: locating the portal to the monster&’s world. During her daring quest, Spark discovers a terrible secret that changes everything. In order to keep Loretta and their whole town safe, she must enlist the help of her loyal toy friends and team up with an unexpected ally. As the menace grows, Spark realizes that Loretta has a hidden power that may be the key to saving them all . . . This dark middle grade fantasy is perfect for fans of the Nightmares! series and Holly Black&’s Doll Bones.
Spark and the League of Ursus: A Novel (League of Ursus #1)
by Robert RepinoToy Story meets Stranger Things in this epic tale of warrior teddy bears and the children they protect.Spark is not your average teddy bear. She&’s soft and cuddly, sure, but she&’s also a fierce warrior. At night she fulfills her sacred duty: to protect the household from monsters. But Spark&’s owner Loretta is growing up and thinks she doesn&’t need her old teddy anymore.When a monster unlike any other descends on the quiet home, everything changes. Children are going missing, and the monster wants Loretta next. Only Spark can stop it. She must call upon the ancient League of Ursus—a secret alliance of teddy bears who are pledged to protect their human friends. Together with an Amazon-princess doll and a timid sock monkey, the bears are all that stands between our world and the one that lies beneath. It will be a heroic chapter in the history of the League . . . if the bears live to tell the tale.
Spark in the Stars
by Foster Bridget CassidyA case of mistaken identity could lead to love for an aloof starship captain and a brilliant if underappreciated mechanic from the sticks—if they can survive the dangerous mission assigned to them. Ginnovi Oshwald just needs someone to give him a chance. He can keep anything running, despite the “spark” his body produces that sometimes wreaks havoc with electronics. Gin gets his chance when Captain Lian Hartford comes to Tallahassee in search of a mechanic. The trouble is, he’s looking for Gin’s sister. But since he only has a name to go by, Gin tells a little white lie. What could go wrong? Lian loves his ship and his work as a diplomat but has difficulty connecting with others—only partly because of his mixed human and alien heritage. Something about the eccentric mechanic intrigues him, though, and their easy friendship could become more… if they live long enough to broker peace between humanity and a hostile race while pacifying a crew that thinks Gin belongs in prison.
Spark of Doubt
by Anson BarberLove this electrifying should never be doubted. Spark of Doubt is the new paranormal romance from author Anson Barber. You won't be able to stop reading as you find that a shared secret can lead to so much more.Jasmine has been able to move things with her mind ever since she was nearly electrocuted at the age of sixteen and has kept her talent hidden from her friends and family for nearly ten years.When she discovers her boss, Marcus Weller, has the same ability, she decides to share her secret with the man she has had a crush on for years. As they experiment with the boundaries of their abilities, other boundaries start to shift and romance sparks.Though Marcus has just gotten through a trying divorce, he seems determined to start a serious relationship with a reluctant Jasmine. Unable to keep him at bay any longer, she finally concedes to his proposal, but when Jasmine suddenly loses her powers, she wonders if he'll lose interest when she's no longer special.Content Notes: Sweet
Spark: Elementals 2 (Elemental #2)
by Brigid KemmererThe red-hot Merrick brothers return in an electrifying paranormal adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Storm. Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't. Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he&’s not doing it. And no one seems to believe him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Layne understands family problems, and she understands secrets. She has a few of her own. Gabriel can&’t let her guess about his brothers, about his abilities, about the danger that&’s right at his heels. But there are some risks he can&’t help taking. The fuse is lit . . . Praise for Brigid Kemmerer and The Elemental Series &“Five hot guys, one tough heroine, plenty of romance and non-stop action . . . Elemental is the new series to watch.&” —Inara Scott, author of The Marked &“Overflowing with action, snappy dialog, and hot guys—The Elemental Series will take your breath away.&” —Kim Harrington, author of Clarity &“A refreshingly human paranormal romance . . . read fast and keep that heart rate up.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Sparkers
by Eleanor GlewweIn the city of Ashara, magicians rule all. Marah Levi is a promising violinist who excels at school and can read more languages than most librarians. Even so, she has little hope of a bright future: she is a sparker, a member of the oppressed lower class in a society run by magicians. Then a mysterious disease hits the city of Ashara, turning its victims' eyes dark before ultimately killing them. As Marah watches those whom she loves most fall ill, she finds an unlikely friend in Azariah, a wealthy magician boy. Together they pursue a cure in secret, but more people are dying every day, and time is running out. Then Marah and Azariah make a shocking discovery that turns inside-out everything they thought they knew about magic and about Ashara, their home. Set in an imaginative world rich with language, lore, and music, this gripping adventure plunges the reader into the heart of a magical government where sparks of dissent may be even more deadly than the dark eyes.
Sparkle
by Jennifer GreeneThey couldn’t be any more differentPoppy Thompson: The self-proclaimed homeliest woman in town, she deals with animals for a living rather than people.Bren Price: The ever-proper minister’s wife, she does everything her husband tells her, but lately her best just isn’t good enough.They’d never even spoken to one another until a surprise inheritance brings them together. A fortune in sparkling jewelry could give them what each desires most-Poppy’s surgical transformation, Bren’s escape from her husband. Yet the real treasure just might be the friendship these two total opposites form once they discover all that glitters isn’t gold.
Sparkle Pigs #1: Carrot Chaos (Sparkle Pigs #1)
by Kit HollidayThe first book in an accessible new chapter book series with adorable black and white illustrations and plenty of reading encouragement along the way, Sparkle Pigs is a laugh-out-loud, warm, and glittery series of guinea pig adventures that’s perfect for fans of Dave the Unicorn and Claude.Squeak, squeak! What could be better than a dress-up costume? A guinea pig in a dress-up costume! Welcome to the world of Sparkle Pigs!Muffin and Ziggy are complete opposites; they have no chance of becoming friends. That is, until the two guinea pigs discover a door at the back of their new hutch. A door…or is it a portal?Once they cross the threshold, Muffin and Ziggy are whisked off to Piggieland, where no guinea pig is complete without the perfect party outfit. Feather boa? For sure! Cape? Born to wear one! But the residents of Piggieland need help, and Muffin and Ziggy are just the pigs for the job. They’ll have to come together if they want to succeed! Sparkle Pigs is the answer to every new reader who has a love for My Little Pony, Sparkleton, or guinea pigs in fancy costumes—and who isn’t a fan of that?
Sparkle Pigs #2: Piggie Parade (Sparkle Pigs #2)
by Kit HollidayThe second book in an accessible new chapter book series with adorable black and white illustrations and plenty of reading encouragement along the way, Sparkle Pigs is a laugh-out-loud, warm, and glittery series of guinea pig adventures that’s perfect for fans of Dave the Unicorn and Claude.Squeak, squeak! What could be better than a dress-up costume? A guinea pig in a dress-up costume! Welcome to the world of Sparkle Pigs!The Sparkle Pigs are hosting a Grand Sparkle Parade, and Muffin and Ziggy—polar opposites, unexpected friends, and dynamic duo—are the guests of honor after saving the Carrot Party in their last visit to Piggieland!The dress code will be fabulous. The sparkles will be everywhere. This guinea piggie parade is guaranteed to be spectacular!But leading a parade is no easy task, and Muffin and Ziggy are going to have to rely on each other to overcome the obstacles on the way. In fact, they might even find that the surprises along the way are the most fun of all!Sparkle Pigs is the answer to every new reader who has a love for My Little Pony, Sparkleton, or guinea pigs in fancy costumes—and who isn’t a fan of that?
Sparkle Pigs #3: Sparkly Spotlight (Sparkle Pigs #3)
by Kit HollidayThe third book in an accessible new chapter book series with adorable black and white illustrations and plenty of reading encouragement along the way, Sparkle Pigs is a laugh-out-loud, warm, and glittery series of guinea pig adventures that’s perfect for fans of Dave the Unicorn and Claude.Squeak, squeak! What could be better than a dress-up costume? A guinea pig in a dress-up costume! Welcome to the world of Sparkle Pigs!The time has come for the annual Sparkle Pig Talent Show!Guinea pigs from all over Piggieland will come and showcase their fabulous talents: Playing the trumpet flower! Unpeeling a mandarin in a single spiral! Patting their heads while rubbing their bellies!Muffin and Ziggy—polar opposites, unexpected friends, and dynamic duo—are ready to take the stage. But before they can, another piggie’s magical talent goes astray, and suddenly all the Sparkle Pigs become…Sparkle Bunnies?!Ziggy and Muffin will have to work together to solve this bunny business and restore all the guinea pigs to their true selves!Sparkle Pigs is the answer to every new reader who has a love for My Little Pony, Sparkleton, or guinea pigs in fancy costumes—and who isn’t a fan of that?
Sparkle Statue: Book 27
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has decided that Summer, Jasmine and Ellie are the cause of all her problems - so she's stolen their special talents!The only way to get their gifts back is to award four special talent prizes. But how can the girls give Jasper the Art Imp the Sparkle Statue without Ellie's artistic ability?
Sparkle Statue: Book 27 (Secret Kingdom #27)
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has decided that Summer, Jasmine and Ellie are the cause of all her problems - so she's stolen their special talents!The only way to get their gifts back is to award four special talent prizes. But how can the girls give Jasper the Art Imp the Sparkle Statue without Ellie's artistic ability?
Sparkle and Iggy Take Flight #2 (Superpower Puppies)
by Corey PowellJoin Sparkle—a small, sassy puppy with a superpower—on a magical adventure to find the rest of her pack! Perfect for fans of the Magic Puppy series.Siblings Moose, Sparkle, Rocky, and Tobey are superpuppies. Each pup has a special power that will help them with their mission of keeping humans safe—from super strength to flight to phasing through objects to teleportation.But when the big dogs in their superpack go missing, it&’s up to the superpuppies to save the day. Will Sparkle be able to find a human companion to help her?
Sparkle the Circus Pony (Magic Pony Carousel #1)
by Poppy Shire Ron BergThe Magic Pony Carousel has come to town! Megan loves ponies. When she sees Sparkle, a beautiful circus pony with a pink headdress, she knows he's meant for her. Then she climbs onto Sparkle and the carousel magically carries them to a real circus, where the performers need Megan's help with their grand finale. Can Megan and Sparkle save the circus?
Sparklebeam's Holiday Adventure: Special 2 (Unicorn Magic #2)
by Daisy MeadowsA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.It's holiday time in Enchanted Valley! Best friends Emily and Aisha are delighted when they're whisked away for a magical trip to Holiday Island with Sparklebeam the Holiday Unicorn. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals Sparklebeam's lockets, everything starts to go wrong: the ocean's waves are too high, the beach turns to quicksand and even the island's beautiful sunsets are ruined. Can Emily, Aisha and Sparklebeam help put things right, and give everyone a wonderful holiday?
Sparklesplash Meets the Mermaids: Series 1 Book 4 (Unicorn Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed children's author in UK libraries.Sparklesplash's special magic ensures there's enough water for all of Enchanted Valley. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals her locket, a terrible drought hits the kingdom! Aisha, Emily and Sparklesplash must work with the mermaids to help the rivers flow freely once more.
Sparkleton #3: The Mini Mistake (HarperChapters)
by Calliope GlassSparkleton accidentally shrinks his friends before the big talent show in the third book of this full-color early chapter book series about a wishful unicorn who will do anything to get wish-granting powers—except his homework. It’s a magical mess-up! Sparkleton has a plan to get his unicorn magic before the town’s big talent show but one small mistake leads to HUGE problems when—POOM!—Sparkleton shrinks himself and his best friends down to the size of field mice!Now he may have to do the WORST THING EVER to get them all back to normal—ask his classmate and rival Twinkle for help. Will Sparkleton save the day before the big talent show? HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!
Sparkleton #4: The Weirdest Wish (HarperChapters)
by Calliope GlassSparkleton goes one-on-one with a magic hat for the Winter Carnival in the fourth book of this full-color early chapter book series about a unicorn who will do anything to get wish-granting powers—except his homework. Everyone is warning Sparkleton not to wear the Pixie Cap. It grants ONE WHOLE WISH but has 843 rules! Sparkleton knows it’s probably a bad idea—but what if it isn’t?Will the Cap let Sparkleton wish for Shimmer Lake’s most magical, snowy Winter Carnival ever? Or will Sparkleton’s brr-illliant idea turn to slush? HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!
Sparkleton #5: The Haunted Woods (HarperChapters)
by Calliope GlassSparkleton braves a night in the haunted woods in the fifth book of this full-color early chapter book series about a wishful unicorn who will do anything to get wish-granting powers—except his homework. When Sparkleton finds out he can get wish-granting magic just by camping out in the haunted woods, he packs his tent! His best friends, Willow and Gabe, are ready for adventure. But can they fend off ghostly lights, twisted ankles, creepy noises, and the dreaded Whirlwind Unicorn long enough to make Sparkleton’s dream come true? Or will their dream sleepover turn into a nightmare?This full-color art-filled early chapter book series is for unicorn fans to enjoy at home or in the classroom! HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!
Sparkling Skates #13
by Andrew Farley Sue Bentley Angela SwanCan magic puppy Storm make Lauren's ice skating dreams come true? Lauren dreams of learning how to ice skate with her friends, but her parents aren't sure it's a good idea. When magical puppy Storm appears as a gorgeous little black Scottie puppy, it looks like Lauren will ice skate after all!
Sparkly New Friends: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #1)
by Heather Ayris BurnellMeet Unicorn and Yeti!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn has a horn and can do magic.Yeti is big and furry and cannot do magic.Yeti likes snowball fights.Unicorn does not like snowball fights.But Unicorn and Yeti both love sparkly things, magic rainbows, and -- most of all -- being best friends! These laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Sparks
by Laura BickleAnya Kalinczyk is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern, who holds down a day job as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department--while working 24/7 to exterminate malicious spirits haunting a city plagued by unemployment and despair. Along with her inseparable salamander familiar, Sparky, Anya has seen, and even survived, all manner of fiery hell--but her newest case sparks suspicions of a bizarre phenomenon that no one but her eccentric team of ghost hunters might believe: spontaneous human combustion. After fire consumes the home of elderly Jasper Bernard, Anya is stunned to discover his remains--or, more precisely, a lack of them; even the fiercest fires leave some trace of their victims--and she is sure this was no naturally occurring blaze. Soon she's unearthed a connection to a celebrity psychic who preys on Detroit's poor, promising miracles for money. But Hope Solomon wants more--she's collecting spirits, and in a frantic race against time, Anya will face down an evil adversary who threatens her fragile relationship with her lover, her beloved Sparky's freshly hatched newts, and the wandering souls of the entire city