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The Legend Thief (The Hunter Chronicles #2)
by E. J. PattenSky has more monsters to fight—and lives to save—in the thrilling sequel to Return to Exile.Sky thought he had problems before. “Before” as in when his uncle disappeared, he had to move to an odd new town with his family, and, oh yeah, it was up to him to make sure the world’s deadliest monster didn’t escape from his prison. But none of that compares to now. “Now” as in when the entire Hunters of Legend are coming to Exile with one mission: kill Sky. Well, Sky thought there was only one mission, but the longer he stays alive, the more he realizes that there is something else afoot. And all those friends that he kept in the dark to keep them safe? Turns out he might have to ask them to risk their lives yet again to stop an unspeakable evil from wreaking havoc on the world. With art from the illustrator of the Percy Jackson series and praise from New York Times bestselling writers—including Brandon Mull, author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series, and James Dashner, author of The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials—The Hunter Chronicles blend bravery and humor into a breathtaking adventure.
The Legend Trilogy Collection
by Marie LuIn a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-old Day--a famous criminal, and prodigy June--the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy.
The Legend of Auntie Po
by Shing Yin KhorA NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST Part historical fiction, part fable, and 100 percent adventure. Thirteen-year-old Mei reimagines the myths of Paul Bunyan as starring a Chinese heroine while she works in a Sierra Nevada logging camp in 1885.Cover may vary. Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch. Anchoring herself with stories of Auntie Po, Mei navigates the difficulty and politics of lumber camp work and her growing romantic feelings for her friend Bee. The Legend of Auntie Po is about who gets to own a myth, and about immigrant families and communities holding on to rituals and traditions while staking out their own place in the United States.
The Legend of Brightblade
by Ethan M. AldridgeA young prince must learn to be his own kind of hero in this stand-alone graphic novel from the acclaimed creator of the Estranged duology. Perfect for fans of the Amulet series and The Witch Boy.Young Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, the Lady Brightblade. Her well-known legend was woven into stories by the magical bard who fought by her side.The kingdom may be at peace now, but Alto believes that the world still needs heroes. He has been learning the bard's magic, and has grown restless with royal life. Determined to have an adventure of his own, Alto runs away from the palace. On his journey, he finds himself making new friends and encountering new and exciting magic. But when he discovers that there are dangers threatening the kingdom, Alto realizes that he might not be able to handle them alone—and making his mark as a hero is harder than the stories made it seem.
The Legend of Broken
by Caleb CarrSome years ago, a remarkable manuscript long rumoured to exist was discovered: The Legend of Broken. It tells of a prosperous fortress city, Broken, where order reigns at the point of a sword - even as scheming factions secretly vie for control of the surrounding kingdom. Meanwhile, outside the city's granite walls, an industrious tribe of exiles known as the Bane forages for sustenance in the wilds of Davon Wood.At every turn, the lives of Broken's defenders and its would-be destroyers intertwine until secretly, and under pressure from their people, four leaders unite. Together, they hope to exact a ruinous revenge on Broken, ushering in a day of reckoning when the mighty walls will be breached forever in a triumph of science over superstition.Breathtakingly profound and compulsively readable, Caleb Carr's long-awaited new book is an action-packed and enthralling masterpiece.
The Legend of Eli Monpress (The Legend of Eli Monpress #2)
by Rachel AaronEli Monpress is talented. He's charming. And he's a thief.But not just any thief. He's the greatest thief of the age - and he's also a wizard. And with the help of his partners - a swordsman with the most powerful magic sword in the world but no magical ability of his own, and a demonseed who can step through shadows and punch through walls - he's going to put his plan into effect.The first step is to increase the size of the bounty on his head, so he'll need to steal some big things. But he'll start small for now. He'll just steal something that no one will miss - at least for a while.Like a king. The Legend of Eli Monpress includes the novels: The Spirit Thief, The Sprit Rebellion, and The Spirit Eater.
The Legend of Gentleman John (2018 Advent Calendar - Warmest Wishes)
by Tj NicholsBanyn, a fae, escorts the souls of children to Magh Meall, but one Christmas, he comes for a lad who isn’t quite dead, and he breaks a rule rather than wait while John fights a battle he’ll ultimately lose. So begins a long-running affair that crosses the border between life and death, the human and fae realms, and even oceans to strange countries with different gods and rules. John Rourke renounced a religion that had no place for him and returned to the old ways. Convicted of theft, he is sentenced to transportation and suffers brutal punishment—until he escapes to live on his own terms as a bushranger. When vengeance against his tormentor consumes him and threatens his life, John finds he has only one holiday wish—to see his fae lover one last time.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2018 Advent Calendar "Warmest Wishes."
The Legend of Greg (An Epic Series of Failures #1)
by Chris RylanderA boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventureRisk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary . . . he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea--one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago.With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure readers won't be able to resist.
The Legend of Greyhallow
by Summer Rachel ShortDisney&’s Enchanted gets a Lord of the Rings twist in this fantastical middle grade adventure about two siblings who must close the portal to a magical realm that inspired a popular movie franchise before their own world is conquered by emerging foes.Twelve-year-old Ainsley Galloway and her ten-year-old brother, Tobin, have just moved to the small, picturesque mountain town of Lowry. The town is famously the setting for the blockbuster Legend of Greyhallow trilogy and there are traces of the films wherever they go. Ainsley&’s parents even bought the film director&’s former home, which they dream of turning into an inn that caters to fans eager to check out the local Greyhallow Movie Festival. But when Ainsley and Tobin are fooling around in the attic of their new home, Ainsley unleashes something. Something she doesn&’t quite understand. And suddenly, purple mist is flooding the town, she&’s receiving cryptic messages from strangers in medieval garb. Oddest of all, the enigmatic director of the Greyhallow movies, who&’s been missing for years, has a message for them. Ainsley and Tobin have opened a passage between the very real magical world of the movies and their own. In a swirl of shifting loyalties, capricious creatures, and movie trivia, Ainsley and Tobin have to figure out what to do—and who to trust—in order to save them all.
The Legend of Holly Claus
by Brittney RyanSanta Claus&’s daughter sets out to break a curse and free a magical kingdom—in this beloved New York Times bestseller. Though few mortals know his secret, Nicholas is more than a jolly red-suited man who visits children all over the world on Christmas Eve—he is also the king of Forever, Land of the Immortals. Each year he gets letters from millions of boys and girls, and helps make their Christmas wishes come true. But one year, a special little boy from New York City asks something Nicholas has never been asked before: &“What do you wish for Christmas, Santa?&” With that simple question, a magical story unfolds. Nicholas answers that his only wish is for a child. And soon the immortal people of the kingdom celebrate the arrival of Holly Claus, the princess of Forever and the first child to grace its ground. But their happiness is dashed when an evil sorcerer places a spell on the infant, turning her heart to ice and freezing her kingdom in time. Many years later, just in time for Christmas Eve, Holly travels to New York, intent upon saving Christmas and freeing the land of Forever. Holly will make this the most magical—and memorable—Christmas the world has ever seen. This ebook features a note from Brittney Ryan including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
The Legend of Huma: Heroes, Book 1 (Heroes)
by Richard KnaakIn the realms of Dragonlance, the tale of one knight is legendary. The dark goddess Takhisis has unleashed evil on the world of Krynn, and only the Knights of Solamnia stand in her way. From amongst their ranks comes Huma, a man destined to be the greatest hero of this world.
The Legend of Iron Purl
by Tao NyeuThis funny, spoofy superhero picture book is sure to be a read-aloud favorite. Iron Purl, fabled knitter, to the rescue!Nobody tells a tale like Granny Fuzz. The children of the village can listen all day to her stories about the mysterious hero Iron Purl. Purl could be counted on to show up just in the nick of time, using her superpower—knitting!—to save everyone from the mischief and danger caused by her nemesis, Bandit Bob. She could put out fires, trap thieves, and rescue a falling bunny, all with a pair of knitting needles and her trusty ball of yarn. But would Iron Purl always be able to get the better of that pesky bandit? And might Granny Fuzz be hiding a secret in that knitting basket of hers?
The Legend of Jay-Troi. The Immortal. Book One
by Daniel Menéndez CuervoThe incredible life of Jay-troi a sagra warrior trying to find where he belongs in a savage world where danger can come from any place and at any time, strange alliances, long wars and deadly battles... "The Legend of Jay-Troi. The Immortal" became best-selling fantasy novel in the Spanish-speaking world. "The legend of Jay-Troi brings together all the ingredients of the best literature of epic adventures"
The Legend of Jay-Troi. The Immortal. Book Two
by Daniel Menéndez CuervoThe incredible life of Jay-troi a sagra warrior trying to find where he belongs in a savage world where danger can come from any place and at any time, strange alliances, long wars and deadly battles... "The Legend of Jay-Troi. The Immortal" became best-selling fantasy novel in the Spanish-speaking world. "The legend of Jay-Troi brings together all the ingredients of the best literature of epic adventures"
The Legend of Jig Dragonslayer
by Jim C. HinesIn this collected omnibus of "Goblin Quest," "Goblin Hero," and "Goblin War," readers will follow the epic exploits of Jig: a puny, clumsy, bespectacled runt of a goblin.
The Legend of Killing Devils: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Qin WenZhiJianIt was a world of cultivation. This World respected the peach tree, so normal disciples would use the peach leaves to draw talismans. As their cultivation grew, they could draw talismans with the peach trees, but those with higher cultivation could use the peach petals to draw talismans. Chen Yuanjiu was the youngest son of the Chen family in which his parents and siblings loved each other. He had a brillliant mind and photographic memory and so he was reputed to be a child prodigy. At the age of sixteen, Chen was recommended as a scholar, and became the new star in the imperial court. But the devil came … The innocent Chen Yuanjiu then became a homeless person with a broken family. Chen Yuanjiu hated himself for not having the ability to protect his family. He hated this world even more for his parents and brother's death and they were so kind when they were alive. In order to avenge his family, Chen Yuanjiu swore he would spend the rest of his life to kill all the evil spirits of the world. ☆About the Author☆ Qin Wen Zhi Jian is an outstanding writer specializing in writing Xian Xia novels. He has good writing skills and rich imagination. So far, there are six novels of his.
The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time
by Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan KonietzkoCelebrate new stories from The Legend of Korra!Your favorite characters from Team Avatar and beyond are here in this collection of stories, from the heartwarming to the hilarious. Join Korra, Asami, Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, and more familiar faces from The Legend of Korra, featured in stories specially crafted by a bevy of talented comics creators! Be sure to add these all-new stories to your Avatar Legends library!
The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Omnibus
by Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan KonietzkoThe Legend of Korra continues in this collection of the entire Ruins of the Empire three-part story! This compact edition by the creators of the beloved animated series features a new cover by artist Michelle Wong!To secure lasting peace for the Earth Kingdom, Korra must trust an unlikely ally.On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom&’s future is endangered by its past. As Kuvira works to reclaim her honor, the devious commander Guan undermines the peace Avatar Korra has established to take power for himself. Korra and Kuvira must learn to work together to ensure the future of the Earth Kingdom. Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series! Collects The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part One, Two, and Three—the full story arc!
The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part Three
by Michael Dante DiMartinoKuvira's true nature is revealed, and the Earth Kingdom will feel the consequences!Thanks to Commander Guan and Doctor Sheng's brainwashing technology, all hope for a fair election in the Earth Kingdom is lost. Korra works with Toph, Su, and Kuvira to plan a means to rescue not just the brainwashed Mako, Bolin, and Asami, but everyone else caught up in Guan's plan! With the Earth Empire potentially on the rise again, Kuvira pulls another trick from her sleeve . . . but whose side is she truly on? Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko and Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!
The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part Two
by Michael Dante DiMartinoWhat will it take to stop a war?King Wu's dreams of peacefully transitioning the Earth Kingdom into a democracy are in danger when Commander Guan throws his political hat in the ring, hoping to subvert the new system from the inside out. But playing fair was never part of his plan; Guan and Dr. Sheng are using terrifying new technology to cement Guan's win! In a desperate attempt to save the Earth Kingdom from falling back into the dark days of conquest and empire, Korra and Kuvira convince an old friend to return and take the former commander on in the polls. But will it be enough? Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!
The Legend of Korra: The Mystery of Penquan Island (Legend of Korra)
by Kiku HughesMako and Bolin set off towards Penquan Island in the Fire Nation to find answers to a case—and maybe a little bit of their past along the way.When a strange missing persons case falls into his lap, Mako is forced to choose between his job and doing what he feels is right! An upturned room and an unhelpful witness aren&’t promising starts to the investigation, but when his brother Bolin comes across a surprising clue that ties their own mother to the case, the pair embark on a journey to the small, rustic island of Penquan. The island&’s inhabitants seem to have things to hide, and the brothers are determined to get to the bottom of it—even if it means uncovering uncomfortable parts of their family&’s past.Written by Eisner-nominated graphic novelist Kiku Hughes (Displacement) with artists Alex Monik (The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time) and Diana Sousa (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins) in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Omnibus
by Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan KonietzkoNew beginnings for Korra and Asami!After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict!A developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, endangering relations with the spirits. At the city&’s edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats&’ ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule. In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other—but first, they&’ve got to get better at being a team!Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra! Collects The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Parts One, Two, and Three with an all-new cover by Irene Koh!
The Legend of Linova: The Lamplighter's Daughter
by Jupiter J. MakinsWhen a ten-year-old girl unexpectedly time jumps, she must discover her destiny and save the land of Linova in this YA fantasy series debut. Brighton, England, 1875. Sarah Hull leads a normal life as a lamplighter&’s daughter until everything changes on her tenth birthday. Trapped by terrifying beasts, she is suddenly transported to another time and place. Searching for a way home while evading the pursuing beasts, Sarah meets a boy facing the same dangerous dilemmas. Together they embark on an adventure that reveals their true identities and powers as they learn about the world they are destined to save. The Legend of Linova: The Lamplighter&’s Daughter is the first in a series that chronicles princess Sarah Hull&’s destiny as she gathers the guardians of the five realms of humankind and travels to another dimension filled with magic, mythical creatures to save the Land of Linova from the dark forces of Rorgimor.
The Legend of Luke (Redwall, Book #12)
by Brian Jacques"In this twelfth book of the Redwall epic, storyteller Brian Jacques goes back in time to the days before Redwall, revealing with dramatic poignancy the legend of the first of the magnificent Redwall Warriors - Luke, father of Martin." "Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff - the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves - it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship - broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone - he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it meant deserting his only son."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Legend of Luke: A Tale from Redwall
by Brian JacquesIn this twelfth book in the masterful Redwall epic, storyteller Brian Jacques goes back in time to the days before Redwall, revealing with dramatic poignancy the legend of the first of the magnificent Redwall warriors--Luke, father of Martin. It is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship he uncovers what he has been searching for: the story of the evil Pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant mousewarrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it meant deserting his only son. Brian Jacques reaches a new pinnacle in storytelling, imparting the story behind the story of the greatest Redwall warrior of them all.