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Missing (The Fixers Series)
by D. K. AkersDawn goes missing after she sees a drug deal on the street. Her mom comes to Lena for help. Shane wants to help, but Lena tells him not to. Then Lena takes a big risk. How will Shane get her out of this mess?
The Missing Link (Missing Link Trilogy #1)
by Kate ThompsonThe new tenant turns out to be Craig, who also just emerged from an unpleasant divorce.
The Missing of Clairdelune (The Mirror Visitor)
by Christelle Dabos“Darkly enchanting . . . Dabos’ second Mirror Visitor novel is a strong and suspenseful fantasy blockbuster which will appeal to both teenagers and adults.” —South China Morning PostWINNER of the 2021 Prix Albertine JeunesseIn book two of the bestselling Mirror Visitor Quartet, “the plots multiply, the world of the Arks gains depth, details abound, and the story envelops the reader as the pages fly by” (Le Monde des ados).When Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. Her gift—the ability to read the secret history of objects—is now known by all, and there can be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this.Beneath the golden rafters of Pole’s capitol, she discovers that the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic and emotionally distant fiancé. As one influential courtier after another disappears, Ophelia again finds herself unintentionally implicated in an investigation that will lead her to see beyond Pole’s many illusions to the heart of a formidable truth.“Illusions, treachery, and abductions abound as Ophelia’s perilous adventure continues . . . The author continues her masterful architecture in this second installment as the arks, the family relationships, and the characters’ histories all gain greater depth and dimension.” —Kirkus Reviews“Escalating stakes ratchet tension while a somewhat leisurely pace allows readers to savor Dabos’s spectacular settings, exquisitely rendered characters, and the ever-evolving relationships that bind them.” —Publishers Weekly
The Missing Passenger (Liars Ser. #2)
by Jack HeathJarli only narrowly escaped death after his world-shattering app made him infamous. Now there&’s a new foe afoot and Jarli is far from safe in this thrilling sequel to The Truth App.When a seemingly unoccupied plane crash lands in the middle of Kelton, Jarli&’s attempts to lay low and out of Viper&’s criminal crosshairs crash lands along with it.The cause of the accident is a mystery until his Truth App uncovers a dangerous secret at the crash site—a secret Viper will do anything to keep buried.Suddenly Jarli is a target again and on the run with his high school tormentor, Doug. There&’s no one he can trust, not even the police—and Jarli&’s starting to think Doug is hiding something, too. Constantly at odds and left with no other choice, they team up to conduct an investigation of their own. But when Doug&’s past comes back to haunt them, Jarli fears that there&’s little hope in getting out of this one alive.Kelton was supposed to be the perfect hiding place. But there&’s no hiding from the truth.
Missing Piece: Spell Crossed
by Robert PriestTharfen might be the only person who can save the Phaer Isle, but she is missing a very important part of herself. In Book 3 of the Spell Crossed series, Tharfen, now eighteen, is still playing unwilling host to a shattered piece of her old friend turned enemy, Xemion. But no one seems to know where Xemion is, though rumours abound. As the Great Kone approaches its first full turn in fifty years, the unstable magic it unleashes grows more and more dangerous for all the Phaerlanders. Meanwhile, other perils abound: a vast influx of refugees from the Civil War in the north threatens to overwhelm the resources of Ulde while a Cyclopean armada approaches the isle from the west, its commander intent on revenge. Tharfen must find Xemion, but if she does, will the cost of restoring her missing piece be far too high a price to pay? CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2017) Selection
Missing, Presumed Dead
by Emma BerquistWhen eighteen-year-old Lexi foresees the brutal murder of a young woman outside a club in downtown L.A., she is powerless to stop it.But then the girl’s ghost appears, seeking vengeance, and Lexi is swept into a dangerous search that could put her directly in the path of a serial killer. From the author of Devils Unto Dust, this fast-paced and literary thriller will haunt fans of Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious and Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying. With a touch, Lexi can sense how and when someone will die. Some say it’s a gift. But to Lexi it’s a curse—one that keeps her friendless and alone. All that changes when Lexi foresees the violent death of a young woman, Jane, outside a club.Jane doesn’t go to the afterlife quietly. Her ghost remains behind, determined to hunt down her murderer, and she needs Lexi’s help. In life, Jane was everything Lexi is not—outgoing, happy, popular. But in death, all Jane wants is revenge.Lexi will do anything to help Jane, to make up for the fact that she didn’t—couldn’t—save Jane’s life, and to keep this beautiful ghost of a girl by her side for as long as possible. Emma Berquist’s second novel is a haunting and atmospheric murder mystery that tackles themes of depression, loneliness, love, and identity. This high-concept novel is for fans of Holly Black’s The Coldest Girl in Coldtown and Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series.
The Missing Season
by Gillian FrenchFrom the author of Edgar Award finalist Grit and The Lies They Tell comes a tense, atmospheric novel for fans of E. Lockhart and Marieke Nijkamp, about friendship, truth, and the creeping fears that can’t be outrun. Whenever another kid goes missing in October, the kids in the old factory town of Pender know what is really behind it: a monster out in the marshes that they call the Mumbler. That’s what Clara’s new crew tells her when she moves to town. Bree and Sage, who take her under their wing. Spirited Trace, who has taken the lead on this year’s Halloween prank war. And magnetic Kincaid, whose devil-may-care attitude and air of mystery are impossible for Clara to resist. Clara doesn’t actually believe in the Mumbler—not like Kinkaid does. But as Halloween gets closer and tensions build in the town, it’s hard to shake the feeling that there really is something dark and dangerous in Pender. Lurking in the shadows. Waiting to bring the stories to life.
Missing Since Monday (Point)
by Ann M. MartinMaggie unearths dark family secrets after her little sister disappears in this heart-pounding mysteryWhen sixteen-year-old Maggie&’s father and stepmother leave home for a long-overdue honeymoon, Maggie and her older brother, Mike, must take care of their four-year-old half sister, Courtenay. On Monday, Maggie puts her sister on the bus, but when Courtenay doesn&’t come home that day, Maggie discovers that she never made it to school.The police and Maggie&’s terrified family begin an exhaustive search for the little girl. Meanwhile, Maggie is getting creepy phone calls and feels like she is being followed. When the police question her, Maggie learns more about why she and her brother are not allowed to see their mother. Soon after, Maggie&’s mom reaches out to reunite with her kids. Is this a strange coincidence or is there a connection to Courtenay&’s disappearance?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection.
The Missing Test Mystery (Walker High Mystery #7)
by Eleanor RobinsWalker High is a typical high school. The students of Walker attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, and family but with a twist of mystery. In just 48 pages, even your struggling readers can easily finish these novels!
Mission Dragon (The Beck Granger Adeventures #2)
by Bear GryllsTwo young shipwreck survivors face lethal threats in this thriller from the host of Running Wild with Bear Grylls. Teenager Beck Granger and his fellow adventurer Li Ju-Long are shipwrecked in the South China Sea and must fight not only for their survival, but for their injured friend, Jian. Washed ashore on an archipelago, they must find food, water, and shelter before night falls on the deserted island. Deserted, that is, apart from a group of large, carnivorous lizards . . . From the bestselling author, former British Special Forces soldier, and world-famous survival expert known as an “intrepid, insatiable explorer,” this is an edge-of-your seat story of a battle to survive on unforgiving terrain (Kirkus Reviews).
Mission Jaguar (The Beck Granger Adeventures #4)
by Bear GryllsIn Guatemala, a land of ancient civilizations and treacherous jungles, a young adventurer searches for his long-lost sister . . . Beck finally has the information needed to help him track down his long-lost sister, Dian, but his survival skills will be tested to the extreme as he attempts to find her home in a remote corner of the Guatemalan jungle. With the help of his friend James, Beck must navigate underwater caves, sheer falls, and jaguars lurking in the darkness . . . But does Dian even want to be found? This is a thrilling novel of adventure by the “intrepid, insatiable explorer” famous for the TV show Running Wild with Bear Grylls (Kirkus Reviews).
Mission Raptor (The Beck Granger Adeventures #3)
by Bear GryllsIn the bitter arctic cold, a young adventurer feels the heat as criminals close in . . . Teenager Beck Granger is north of the Arctic Circle, and a harsh Swedish winter is closing in. He is enjoying a break from adventure, working with environmental action group Green Force—until a chance encounter with an old family acquaintance changes everything. Beck is thrust in the path of a band of criminals that will stop at nothing to keep their secret safe. A secret that, if revealed, could change Beck’s life forever. Beck’s survival skills are put to the ultimate test as he is forced to flee through the arctic wilderness. The enemy remains unknown, but their goal is clear: they want Beck dead—in this thrilling novel by the host of Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Misstrillis. La aventura de ser madre (por tres)
by Noelia Valls (@misstrillis)Misstrillis: la aventura de ser madre... ¡y además por triplicado! «Tres pequeños corazones latían como tres pequeñas locomotoras. La sensación de saber, de sentir, que dentro de mi cuerpo latían cuatro corazones es algo emocionante y muy difícil de describir con palabras. Mi vida iba a cambiar. Mejor dicho, mi vida ya había cambiado.» Esta es la historia de Noelia, @Misstrillis en redes, y la de todas las madres que quieren aprender a gestionar y compartir esta experiencia de vida. Un libro para celebrar la maternidad, con sus alegrías y sus desafíos, sus luces y sus sombras.
Mist, Metal, and Ash (Ink, Iron, and Glass #2)
by Gwendolyn ClareWorlds collide in this thrilling sequel to the epic, imaginative, acclaimed fantasy Ink, Iron, and Glass.In an alternate 19th-century Italy, Elsa has an incredible gift: she can craft new worlds with precise lines of script written in books. But political extremists have stolen the most dangerous book ever scribed—one that can rewrite the Earth itself. Now Elsa must track down the friend who betrayed her and recover the book before its destructive power is unleashed. Can she handle the secrets she’ll uncover along the way—including the ones hiding in her own heart?An Imprint Book"The alternate-history thrill ride continues... The author is a master of character development... Action and adventure with a fearless heroine at the helm." —Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR INK, IRON, AND GLASS:“This novel is a source of serious fun.” —School and Library Journal (starred review)“Exciting and original.” —Kirkus (starred review)“Clare’s debut is built upon an intriguing premise... A solid series starter featuring a competent, flawed heroine that’s built for sf fans.” —Booklist“A gasp-worthy ending ensures a sequel.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Mister Impossible (The Dreamer Trilogy #2)
by Maggie StiefvaterFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Raven Boys, a mesmerizing story of dreams and desires, death and destiny.Something is happening to the source of the dreamers' power. It is blocked. Diminished. Weak. If it goes away entirely, what will happen to the dreamers and those who depend on them?Ronan Lynch isn't planning to wait and find out. Backed by his mentor, Bryde, he is ready to do what needs to be done to save the dreamers and the dreamed . . . even if it takes him far from his family and the boy he loves.Jordan Hennessy knows she will not survive if the dreaming fails. So she plunges into a dark underworld in order to find an object that may sustain her.Carmen Farooq-Lane is afraid of the dreamers -- which is why she's agreed to hunt them down. The closer she gets, though, the more complicated her feelings become. Will the dreamers destroy the world . . . or will the world be destroyed trying to eliminate the dreamers?In the remarkable second book of The Dreamer Trilogy, Maggie Stiefvater pushes her characters to their limits -- and shows what happens when they start to break.
Mister Shortstop
by Duane DeckerBlue Sox 8. Andy Pearson had come up through the Blue Sox chain, but when he was ready for the big league, the Blue Sox had no place for him; their regular shortstop was at his dazzling best. Andy was too valuable to ride the bench and too good to be handed over to a serious competitor. So he was sold to a seventh-place club and, as he failed to shine in that depressing atmosphere, shifted from one second-division club to another. Then, just as he had decided to give up baseball, he found that the Blue Sox had purchased him, to replace their once brilliant shortstop for the last month of the season. Next year, when their newest star came up from the farm, Andy was back on the bench. To win the job of shortstop took even more than ability and determination. Andy had to discover the Blue Sox' secret-the intangible something which, against all likelihood, kept them winning World Series year after year.
El misterio de la biblioteca de Lima
by Alberto Rojas M.Thriller histórico en la línea de su novela anterior, El secreto del Dresden, esta vez con la Guerra del Pacífico como telón de fondo. En el desierto de Atacama descubren varios esqueletos de soldados chilenos muertos en la Guerra del Pacífico. Uno lleva una alforja con los restos de un antiguo y extraño libro. Los sellos que tiene demuestran que es uno de los varios ejemplares perdidos de la Biblioteca de Lima, tomados como botín por Chile durante esa guerra. El ejemplar es llevado a Santiago para ser examinado por una especialista, pero su descubrimiento despierta más interés. Un destacamento especial del gobierno chino viaja a Chile en busca de ese extraño ejemplar, mientras que un grupo secreto formado por poderosos ultranacionalistas europeos y estadounidenses también inician la cacería de ese libro, pero para destruirlo. ¿La razón? Contiene las pistas para probar que el almirante chino Zheng He llegó a América casi un siglo antes que Colón. Hasta ahora, solo un mito, pero si se descubren las pruebas de ello y se revelan al mundo, el anuncio obligaría a reescribir la Historia.
Misterio en cielo abierto: ¡Una historia de ciudades ocultas, ovnis, y apariciones del más allá!
by Lionel Ferro¿Qué harías si tus amigos desaparecieran de pronto en medio de la noche? Hola, soy Lío Ferro, pero ustedes ya me conocen: son más de cinco millones de amigos y amigas que me siguen en Instagram y YouTube, que se copan con mis canciones o me vieron en Soy Luna. Nací en 1995 y pasé buena parte de mi infancia y mi adolescencia en Capilla del Monte, Córdoba, donde viví innumerables historias sobrenaturales. En esas experiencias se inspira MISTERIO EN CIELO ABIERTO, ¡mi primera novela!
Misterios del alma: Serie Secretos del Alma I
by Victoria MagnoEn la vida de Zarah todo parece desestabilizarse: extraños sueños la atormentan provocando que ella empiece a preguntarse si tendrá algo que ver con la infancia que no recuerda. Lo peor es que esas pesadillas se vuelven cada vez más reales cuando Allan, el chico al que ama en secreto, comienza a acercarse a ella de repente... Zarah es una chica común, con una vida normal y problemas de cualquier adolescente de su edad. Creía que su mayor inconveniente era ser invisible para el chico de sus sueños, Allan, hasta que descubre que toda su vida no es tan «normal» como ella pensaba, cuando cosas extrañas comienzan a suceder a su alrededor. Allan es un joven atlético e inteligente, muy popular dondequiera que va. Ante los ojos de las personas parece tener una vida perfecta, pero lo que nadie sabe es que en realidad carga con un gran secreto a cuestas. El cumplimiento de su deber implica mantener oculto ese secreto, pero esto se verá obstaculizado cuando un extraordinario descubrimiento llega a su vida, junto a lo que nunca esperó volver a sentir: el verdadero amor. Un amor por el que estará dispuesto a dejarlo todo de lado y a defender hasta la muerte. Romance, fantasía, intriga y aventuras se encierran en esta historia que te llegará al alma.
Mistik Lake
by Martha BrooksIn 1981, sixteen-year-old Sally McLean is in a car full of teenagers when it plunges through the ice to the bottom of Mistik Lake. Sally is the only survivor. Many years later, Sally's teenaged daughter, Odella, is left wondering whether the accident is to blame for her mother's life as a sad alcoholic who eventually abandons her family and flees to Iceland with another man. When Sally suddenly dies in an accident, Odella, her father and her two younger sisters are almost overwhelmed with grief and confusion, until three people provide help and healing in unexpected ways.
Mistress Malapert (Family Tree #2)
by Sally WatsonEngland, 1599. A headstrong and impish thirteen-year-old named Valerie Leigh dresses as a boy, and runs away to London to meet Nick and Master William Shakespeare. * * * A skillfully written story about a spoiled Elizabethan poppet follows her as she runs away from her aristocratic family, disguises herself as a boy and joins Shakespeare's company to play the Globe in London. A real Kate, but clever, Valerie Leigh is slowly running her family ragged with an incessant fount of temper tantrums that springs from the wish to have her own way, when a group of players passing through their village, provides the stimulus for her theatrical nature to take over completely.
Misunderstood: Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever
by Rachel ToorAs much a moving memoir as it is an amusing pet manual, Misunderstood is a unique nonfiction book for teens and tweens about domesticated rats in general and a wonderful rat named Iris in particular. Brimming with smarts and energy just like its furry subjects, Rachel Toor's text blends history and science with profiles of interesting people and autobiographical anecdotes as it joyfully sets the record straight about why this reviled creature is actually a most amazing species. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of domestic rats—and may be convinced to adopt one themselves.
Mixed Signals (Nancy Drew Files #63)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy has joined Ned on campus for Emerson College’s homecoming weekend, and that means pep rallies, parades, and, of course, the annual gridiron clash with archrival Russell University. But when danger takes the field, the cheers turn to tears—because winning is crucial when a player’s life is on the line.
Mixologists and Pirates Box Set (Books 1 - 3)
by Frost KayFans of The Lunar Chronicles, Jennifer Armentrout, and Amy A. Bartol are raving about this new space fantasy from USA Today Bestselling Frost Kay! "I am hooked! What could be better in a great science fiction novel than a feisty female mixologist filled with southern charm and the grace of an eight legged cat? Ms. Kay has created a vibrant enchanting universe and cast of lovable, flirty characters. I want to crawl into this series and never leave!" ~ Goodreads Reviewer"Witty, funny, sassy and down right fun as hell!" ~ Goodreads ReviewerFact #257 - Allie Sai should have been named "Unlucky." It made complete sense that the girl terrified of flying and aliens would be drafted for colonization of an alien planet. Right? Right??In her mind, she had one choice. Desertion. But again... Unlucky. She should've known better. A failed escape attempt leaves her chained to an airship chair with nothing but her bag, a vial of her family's super moonshine, and her anxiety for company.Fact #372 - Sometimes moonshine is not the answer.Numbing her fear seemed like a brilliant idea - until pirates attack her ship looking for goods of the female variety. Looks like she'll have to save herself, but... unlucky strike three.Fact #401 - Pirates aren't princes. They're extortionists.It was just one sip... maybe two.
Miz Berlin Walks
by Jane Yolen Floyd CooperEvery evening, old as she is, Miz Berlin walks down the long block, past Mary Louise's house, talking to herself. One day Mary Louise catches up to Miz Berlin and walks with her. She is spellbound by the stories the old woman tells: block-long stories and two-day stories about how she caught crawdaddies the day the sky rained feathers, or about the day the flood rose right to her front door. Now every evening, Mary Louise walks with Miz Berlin, then runs on home, stuffed full of her own stories to tell.