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The Tide Knot: A Return to Ingo (Ingo #2)
by Helen DunmoreIn a seaside town of sandy beaches and ocean breezes, Sapphy has never felt so far from the sea. The crowded shore at St. Pirans is nothing like the cove at Sapphy's old home, where she first found her way into the underwater world of Ingo.But Ingo's pull is strong, and it always finds a way. Soon Sapphy and her brother, Conor, are swimming beneath the waves again, riding the currents and teasing their Mer friend Faro. As Sapphy goes deeper into Ingo, she learns to feel more at home in the sea—even as she begins to be aware of its dangers.There's the danger of going in too deep, and breaking the delicate balance between Sapphy's life on land and her life in Ingo. There's the mysterious disappearance of Sapphy's father, an experienced sailor who should never have drowned. And then there's Ingo itself—a restless power as old as the world, as strong as the tides, and more dangerous than anything Sapphy has ever known.
Tides of Mutiny
by Rebecca RodeLane Garrow has a secret—one that could get her killed.In a world where female sailors are executed, sixteen-year-old Lane's dream of being a ship's captain seems impossible. Sea life is all she knows, and she wouldn't give it up for anything, even if it means she has to hide as a captain's boy to avoid being killed. But Lane's carefully constructed world begins to crumble when an old pirate enemy comes after her father. And she begins hearing rumors that her father was once a pirate as well.Lane doesn't want to believe her father could have a dark past, but she can't help questioning everything she's known. After all, Lane's life at sea is built on lies—why couldn't her father's be, too?Then a mysterious prince shows up, and Lane finds her very survival tied to a boy who could destroy everything. With pirates, betrayal, and death threatening Lane and those she loves, she must now decide between the future she always expected and a prince with an unknown agenda who she finds herself falling for. Lane must either protect herself and find a way to live her dream, or risk everything for a world where her very existence is a death sentence.Maybe there's a third option. After all, she's never played by the rules before. Why start now?
Tides of the Dark Crystal #3 (Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal #3)
by J. M. Lee Cory GodbeyBefore you watch the upcoming Netflix series (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), read these original novels from J. M. Lee that tie into the events of the series.Following the defeat of skekLi in the Grottan Sanctuary, the cave-dwelling Amri joins with fellow Gelfling Naia and Kylan on their quest to warn the All-Maudra of the Skeksis' plot. However, alarming news from Ha'rar sends the Gelfling rebels to the Silver Sea to seek aid from the Sifa maudra, Ethri. Their hope is for her clan to light a fire of resistance against the Skeksis. Along the way, Amri struggles to find his place in the daylighter world--and discovers that the corruption has spread much further than he thought. Time is running out for Thra--can the Gelfling clans unite in time to save it?
Tidings Of Comfort And Joy
by T. Davis BunnIn this novel of Christmas past and present, 14 year old Marissa, too ill to rise from her bed, feels helpless rage because she must stay with Gran while her family goes to Hawaii for the holidays. Gran, mourning the recent death of her husband, confides an unhappy Christmas she experienced over a half century ago in a hospital in England where she suffered from pneumonia and abandonment by her fiancé. Marissa matures and grows close to her grandmother as she hears Gran's story of how she learned to forgive and embrace the unexpected opportunities God places in her path. Along with a kindly landlady, an overworked pastor, stranded American soldiers and an entire village, she draws upon newfound inner resources of ingenuity, determination and compassion as she joins the struggle to rescue over 300 war orphans. A vivid description of post World War II Britain, and triumph over personal loss, this story will warm your heart and. enhance your spiritual celebration of Christmas.
El tiempo que tuvimos
by Cherry ChicLiam y Grace: una historia de amor y recuerdos imposible de olvidar. Un nuevo e imprescindible standalone de la mano de Cherry Chic. Liam O'Callaghan y Grace Fitzgerald siempre han estado en la vida del otro. Desde pequeños han estado unidos por una promesa: la de reunirse cada dos años para firmar un contrato que los señala como mejores amigos y enterrarlo de nuevo dentro de una cajita bajo el Árbol de las Hadas.Nada podía romper la tradición, del mismo modo que nada podía separarlos a ellos. Hasta que un día todo cambia. Esta es la historia de dos personas que se quisieron tanto y de tantas formas que, en algún punto de sus vidas, no supieron qué hacer con tanto amor.
La tierra al vuelo (Soaring Earth): Una continuación de Aire encantado, su libro de memorias
by Margarita EngleNow available in Spanish! In this powerful companion to her award-winning memoir Enchanted Air, Newbery Honor–winning author Margarita Engle recounts her teenage years during the turbulent 1960s.Margarita Engle&’s childhood straddled two worlds: the lush, welcoming island of Cuba and the lonely, dream-soaked reality of Los Angeles. But the revolution has transformed Cuba into a mystery of impossibility, no longer reachable in real life. Margarita longs to travel the world, yet before she can become independent, she&’ll have to start high school. Then the shock waves of war reach America, rippling Margarita&’s plans in their wake. Cast into uncertainty, she must grapple with the philosophies of peace, civil rights, freedom of expression, and environmental protection. Despite overwhelming circumstances, she finds solace and empowerment through her education. Amid the challenges of adolescence and a world steeped in conflict, Margarita finds hope beyond the struggle, and love in the most unexpected places.
La tierra de la noche (La puerta del bosque #Volumen 2)
by Melissa AlbertEl segundo libro de este original cuento de hadas: emocionante, fascinante y conmovedor a partes iguales. ¿Tienen los personajes que huyen de sus cuentos la oportunidad de un final feliz? El bosque de avellanos era solo el principio... Había una vez una niña llamada Alice Triple, una princesa vengativa en un sombrío cuento de hadas. Ahora, es solo Alice, tratando de llevar una vida alejada de la magia en Nueva York. Sin embargo, algo acosa a los supervivientes de Interior... y ella sospecha que sus muertes podrían tener un objetivo muy turbio. Mientras tanto, Ellery Finch, el compañero que la ayudó a escapar de Interior y a dejar atrás el oscuro legado de su abuela está cada vez más cansado de sus viajes a través de dimensiones alternativas, y descubre que sus pensamientos regresan a su hogar... y a Alice.
La tierra de las sombras (Witch & Wizard #Volumen 2)
by James PattersonLa música, los libros, el arte, la imaginación... todo prohibido. Dos jóvenes lucharán contrael más cruel y totalitario régimen con su magia.Ellos son el futuro. «ESCÚCHAME, no tenemos mucho tiempo. Imagínate que todas las cosas que te gustan estuvieran prohibidas. Tus libros, tu música, tus películas, el arte... Que te lo hubieran quitado todo. Quemado. Esa es la vida bajo el Nuevo Orden. Ahora, cada segundo que pasamos despiertos tenemos que luchar por las libertades que hemos perdido. Incluso nuestra imaginación está en peligro. Y además nos acusan de ser criminales. Eso es. Wisty y yo somos los criminales más buscados del Nuevo Orden. ¿Qué crimen hemos cometido? Promover el pensamiento libre y la creatividad... Ah, y practicar la magia. ¿Te has perdido? Voy a retroceder un poco...» Whit y Wisty han conseguido escapar de su secuestro por parte de la vigilancia del Nuevo Orden y han formado una comunidad secreta junto a otros chicos como ellos, también capaces de controlar la magia. En ella, acabarán por convertirse en líderes de la Resistencia, siempre dispuestos a luchar por la libertad. Pero el Único tiene otros planes para ellos: necesita la magia de Wisty. Mientras los hermanos tratan de averiguar hasta dónde alcanzan sus poderes, les irán ocurriendo misteriosas aventuras abocadas a concluir en un increíble y sorprendente final.
Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now (Hq Young Adult Ebook Ser.)
by Dana L. Davis<p>For sixteen-year-old Tiffany Sly, life hasn’t been safe or normal for a while. Losing her mom to cancer has her a little bit traumatized and now she has to leave her hometown of Chicago to live with the biological dad she’s never known. <p>Anthony Stone is a rich man with four other daughters—and rules for every second of the day. Tiffany tries to make the best of things, but she doesn’t fit into her new luxurious, but super-strict, home—or get along with her standoffish sister London. The only thing that makes her new life even remotely bearable is the strange boy across the street. Marcus McKinney has had his own experiences with death, and the unexpected friendship that blossoms between them is the only thing that makes her feel grounded. <p>But Tiffany has a secret. Another man claims he’s Tiffany’s real dad—and she has only seven days before he shows up to demand a paternity test and the truth comes out. With her life about to fall apart all over again, Tiffany finds herself discovering unexpected truths about her father, her mother and herself, and realizing that maybe family is in the bonds you make—and that life means sometimes taking risks.</p>
The Tiger at Midnight (Tiger at Midnight #1)
by Swati TeerdhalaThe first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Renée Ahdieh <P><P>A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed. <P><P>Esha lost everything in the royal coup—and as the legendary rebel known as the Viper, she’s made the guilty pay. Now she’s been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha. <P><P>Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path—even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more volatile. When Esha and Kunal’s paths cross one fated night, an impossible chain of events unfolds. <P><P>Both the Viper and the soldier think they’re calling the shots, but they’re not the only players moving the pieces. <P><P>As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both the soldier and the rebel must decide where their loyalties lie: with the lives they’ve killed to hold on to or with the love that’s made them dream of something more.
Tiger Eyes
by Judy BlumeDavey Wexler has never felt so alone. Her father has just been killed—shot in a holdup at the 7-Eleven near their home. And now her mother has transplanted her and her little brother, Jason, to Los Alamos, New Mexico, to stay with family and recover. But Davey is withdrawn, full of rage and fear and loneliness. Then one day, while exploring a canyon, she meets an older boy who calls himself Wolf. Wolf is the only one who understands her—the only one who can read her sad eyes. And he is the one who helps her realize that she must find a way to move forward with her life. Davey is one of Judy Blume’s most hauntingly true human beings, capturing the deep ways a person can change that can’t be seen—only felt. Her story has been felt, deeply, by readers for decades.
The Tiger in the Well: A Sally Lockhart Mystery (Sally Lockhart #Bk. 3)
by Philip PullmanUNLIKE MOST VICTORIAN women, Sally is completely independent, with her own successful business and a comfortable home for her young daughter, Harriet. But Sally’s whole world is about to collapse. A stranger emerges, claiming to be both her husband and Harriet’s father and threatening all that she has.
Tiger Queen
by Annie SullivanFrom Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold, comes Tiger Queen, a sweeping YA fantasy adventure that tells the story of a fierce desert princess battling to save her kingdom. Fans of Rebel of the Sands and Meagan Spooner will devour this retelling of Frank Stockton’s famous short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger?”In the mythical desert kingdom of Achra, an ancient law forces sixteen-year-old Princess Kateri to fight in the arena to prove her right to rule. For Kateri, winning also means fulfilling a promise to her late mother that she would protect her people, who are struggling through windstorms and drought. The situation is worsened by the gang of Desert Boys that frequently raids the city wells, forcing the king to ration what little water is left. The punishment for stealing water is a choice between two doors: behind one lies freedom, and behind the other is a tiger.But when Kateri’s final opponent is announced, she knows she cannot win. In desperation, she turns to the desert and the one person she never thought she’d side with. What Kateri discovers twists her world—and her heart—upside down. Her future is now behind two doors—only she’s not sure which holds the key to keeping her kingdom and which releases the tiger.
Tiger Roan
by Glenn BalchThis book relates the adventures of a young roan stallion in the wild, as a bucking horse in the rodeo, and as a saddle horse working with the only man he ever trusts. He meets people who are cruel and care about him only for making money, and one man who is kind and trustworthy, but who must leave him for a time. Will they find each other again?
Tiger Rock: An AFK Book (Five Nights At Freddy's)
by Scott Cawthon Kelly Parra Andrea WaggenerFive Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player...Have you ever had something stuck in your head . . . ? After a session in the VR Booth at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kai can't shake the feeling that the tiger animatronic somehow has stayed with him . . . A new attraction at the Mega Pizzaplex leaves Kane's mind full of intrusive thoughts not his own . . . And Danny's idea to get the attention of his high school crush comes with unimaginable consequences. . . In the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, truth is often scarier than fiction . . .In this seventh volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
Tigerlilja (Tales of the Wendy #0)
by Steven Brown Erin Michelle SkyThe origin of Peter Pan and Tigerlilja, a companion novella to the Tales of the Wendy series.One, cursed by accident. The other, cursed by destiny. But losing everything isn’t always the end. Sometimes, it’s just the beginning.One of the Hottest New YA Series of 2018 —Goodreads
Tiger's Dream: The final instalment in the blisteringly romantic Tiger Saga (Tiger Saga)
by Colleen HouckA tiger left behind. A goddess in need of an ally.Stranded in a time and place he never wished for, Kishan Rajaram struggles to forget the girl he loves and the brother who stole her away as he fulfills his divine role - that of assisting the beautiful yet extremely irritable goddess Durga. When the wily shaman Phet appears and tells Kishan that Kelsey needs him, he jumps at the chance to see her again, but in saving Kelsey, he discovers that the curse he thought was over is only just beginning. With the power of the goddess hanging in the balance, Kishan must sacrifice the unthinkable to fight the dark forces swirling around the woman he's charged to defend.***************Praise for the Tigers Curse series'A sweet romance and heart-pounding adventure . . . Tiger's Curse is magical!' - Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times best-selling author'Epic, grand adventure rolled into a sweeping love story' - Sophie Jordan 'Part Indiana Jones and part fairy tale' - Booklist
Tigers, Not Daughters
by Samantha Mabry&“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.
Tiger's Voyage
by Colleen HouckWith the head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: in the wake of his traumatic experience, her beloved Ren no longer remembers who she is. As the trio continues their quest by challenging five cunning and duplicitous dragons, Ren and Kishan once more vie for her affections - leaving Kelsey more confused than ever. Fraught with danger, filled with magic, and packed with romance, Tiger's Voyage brings Kelsey and her two tiger princes one step closer to breaking the curse.
A Tiger's Walk: Memoirs of an Auburn Football Player
by Rob PateReaders have the opportunity to enter the world of college football and follow one player through his experiences on the gridiron of the Southeastern Conference for the Auburn Tigers. A Tiger’s Walk observes him as he battles the highs and lows of championship and losing seasons, coaching hirings and firings, and personal success and tragedy.Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, the self-proclaimed “football capital of the South,” Rob Pate grew up well aware of the significance of college football in his home state. At the age of five he embarked on a journey in football that carried him from a proud youth league ballpark in small-town Alabama to the splendor of SEC football, as well as to the National Football League.Readers can gain an understanding of daily life in college football from the perspective of someone who recently stepped off the field for the very last time. This is one Tiger’s walk in the world of today’s student athlete, helping fans watch from the sidelines and become one of the team.
The Tiger's Watch (Ashes of Gold #1)
by Julia EmberAshes of Gold: Book OneTashi is a spy and killer—an elite warrior known as an inhabitor—taught from a young age to use their bond with the tiger Katala. When an enemy force captures the city, Tashi has no option but to escape. Their safety doesn’t last long, however. Soon the conquering army arrives at the secluded monastery where Tashi is hiding, needing a place to treat their wounded. It’s not long before their leader, Xian, takes an interest in Tashi. Xian is cold, ambitious, and even cruel—at least at first glance. But Tashi is skilled at watching and reading people, and they find a softer side to the young commander—one that intrigues them. Tashi’s loyalties are strained when they learn they have been deceived by the people who trained them, and they must choose between their countrymen and a budding romance with Xian. But fierce Katala faces no such conflict, and she massacres the soldiers she sees as invaders. Xian’s men are determined to take revenge against the tiger, but an inhabitor’s bond with their animal cannot be severed—neither can survive if the other is killed.
The Tightrope Walkers
by David AlmondInternational award winner David Almond draws on memories of his early years in Tyneside, England, for a moving coming-of-age novel, masterfully told.<P><P> A gentle visionary coming of age in the shadow of the shipyards of northern England, Dominic Hall is torn between extremes. On the one hand, he craves the freedom he feels when he steals away with the eccentric girl artist next door, Holly Stroud—his first and abiding love—to balance above the earth on a makeshift tightrope. With Holly, Dom dreams of a life different in every way from his shipbuilder dad’s, a life fashioned of words and images and story. On the other hand, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the brutal charms of Vincent McAlinden, a complex bully who awakens something wild and reckless and killing in Dom. In a raw and beautifully crafted bildungsroman, David Almond reveals the rich inner world of a boy teetering on the edge of manhood, a boy so curious and open to impulse that we fear for him and question his balance—and ultimately exult in his triumphs.
The Tigris And Euphrates: Rivers Of The Fertile Crescent
by Gary MillerThe Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the "cradle" of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows both rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq, and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf.