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The Mages' Quest (Avana #2)
by Annie Lavigne✤ The adventures of Avana and Shay in the land of Erin continue. ✤ Shay is taking part in a quest for the four elements. As the mage of water, his task is to find the Mother of the Oceans. However, he is lacking something, and this is preventing the Mother of the Oceans from revealing herself to him. Could he be in need of a woman’s love? Meanwhile, a strange mist is spreading across the land of Erin, darkening the hearts of druids and knights alike, and making them kill each other. Avana must travel to Connacht, in enemy territory, to persuade Queen Maeve to unite with the Ulaid and fight the forces of the Shadows together. Will Conor and Maeve’s warriors manage to put their past behind them and join forces against Zha’hor’s armies? It is imperative that the circle of the elements is assembled as quickly as possible, so Avana, who is connected with the magic of the air, must find the elementalists and be reunited with Shay. Will their love have chance to blossom at last? This second volume takes the reader on a rite-of-passage adventure, where the characters must transform their inner selves in order to defeat their Darkness and be joined with the Light. It is a test for both the individual and the entire people, as all of the isle’s inhabitants are forced to examine their inner lives when a dark mist invades the land. Where does this fog really come from? What exactly feeds the Shadows which the Ulaid dread so much? How is it possible to defeat such a familiar enemy? In addition to transporting us to a fantasy universe combining Celtic mythology, magic and love, the author uses the characters to take us on an inner journey where we can shine light on our own shadows. This novel is light yet profound, hard yet tender, and frightening yet inspiring. It will appeal to older teens and young adults who enjoy stories filled with action and adventure as well as values and sincerity. It would also be an
La profecía del Druida (Avana #1)
by Annie LavigneUna extraordinaria saga fantástica que nos transporta a Irlanda y a Escocia hace dos mil años, cuando aún existían los dioses celtas y la magia… En el reino de los hombres nace Avana, una niña de la tribu de Dana, la tribu de los dioses de la tierra de Erin. Es mitad diosa y mitad mortal, y también la llave para abrir la puerta de las Tinieblas. El Gran Señor Zha’hor la perseguirá, buscando su sangre. Cuando llega a la adolescencia, desconocedora del secreto de su nacimiento y defraudada porque nadie quiere transmitirle las enseñanzas de los druidas, huye a Escocia. El destino pondrá en su camino a una mujer que le enseñará los secretos de la Antigua Fe. En su fortaleza, donde entrena a ardorosos jóvenes para convertirlos en guerreros, la joven del pueblo ulate conocerá a Valmir, del pueblo enemigo de los connaughtas, del que se enamora. Mientras, el druida Emroth, con el corazón roto por la marcha de aquella a la que ama, marcha a la isla de Man para aprender los secretos de la magia elemental. Junto a los magos se lanzará en cuerpo y alma en busca de los cuatro elementos para unirlos en un disco mágico, pues son la única esperanza que tienen los habitantes de la tierra de Erin de sobrevivir a la invasión de las Tinieblas. Avana, hija de Lug, el dios Luz, pero también de la maléfica Ess Enchenn, deberá enfrentarse a su Sombra. Sola, rechazada por los suyos por haber tratado de liberar a su madre, ¿será capaz de resistirse a la llamada de las Tinieblas? Disfruta de esta saga celta llena de magia, de oscuridad y de luz. «Estaba tumbada de espaldas, con las piernas dobladas. De pronto su rostro se crispó como si el aliento de la muerte la acariciase por detrás. Dejó escapar un aullido horrible, inhumano, un eco de tan increíble nacimiento. Por primera vez desde que los tuatha habían abandonado aquel mundo, una niña de la tribu de Dana nacía en el reino de los hombres. Los seño
The Red Dragon Awakens (Avana #3)
by Annie LavigneIn a world of gods and demons, Avana, the child of the Light, must face her Darkness. Will she manage to master the Red Dragon which is awakening within her? Will the mages succeed in assembling the circle of the four elements before the invasion of the Shadows? The road to the Primordial Breath will be long, and Avana will be faced with the ultimate test… In this last volume, the Light and the Shadows come together for a final battle where the future of the people of the land of Erin is at stake. On the Emerald Isle, nature has been corrupted by the forces of Cythraul. Volcanoes have begun to erupt, and the earth has been shaken. While Maeve, Queen of Connacht, heads to Scotti to seek the help of the sorceresses of the Ancient Faith, those who have survived the disasters take refuge in Cruachan, where the knights fear another attack from the Fomorians. In this last book of the series, the author leads the characters to the culmination of their personal quests, and each one of them will be transformed by their choices and awareness. Stay with the story all the way to the end, and you will witness an epic finale as the four elements are brought together to form a sacred circle. Then you will discover who Zha’hor, the Great Lord of the Shadows, really is… A worthy match for the best fantasy novels, this exciting saga is a tale for grown-up children, transporting us into a Celtic universe of druids and knights. Feel free to read the sample before purchasing. Intended for readers of 16 and over. Since 1994, Annie Lavigne has published a dozen novels, including her best-seller ‘Marie of the Sea’ which has sold 17,000 copies.
Millard Fillmore: 13th President of the United States
by Kevin J. LawExamines the life of Millard Fillmore from birth to death, including his childhood, education, and political career.
The Sword and the Flame: In The Hall Of The Dragon King, The Warlords Of Nin, And The Sword And The Flame (The Dragon King Trilogy #3)
by Stephen LawheadSometimes the greatest evil lies within. When Prince Gerin, King Quentin's son, is kidnapped, the kingdom is thrown into chaos and Quentin is forced to search inward for faith and hope. But is faith enough? At the dawn of a new era, where religious unrest is rampant and uncertainty of the kingdom&’s future threatens everyone, it takes courage to stand.From an orphaned servant to a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith, Quentin has slowly transformed into The Dragon King. But even the powerful can fall prey to weakness.?The world is turned upside-down when the dark sorcerer Nimrood--long thought dead after a battle with the previous Dragon King--returns with a fearsome plan.? Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.At the dawn of a new era, where faith clashes and old evils rear their heads, Quentin and his friends must lead the way despite their own flaws and uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging on by a thread, their decisions slice through religious unrest and restore hope in what is to come.In The Sword and The Flame readers will find:Christian allegory and themesA sweeping Arthurian styled epic fantasy about hope, destiny, and faithCrossover appeal for young adult and adult readersIn?The Sword and the Flame, the final volume of Stephen R. Lawhead's captivating Dragon King Trilogy, the fate of the entire world depends on the outcome of this climactic battle between good and evil.
City of Dreams (Hero Book #1)
by Stephen R. Lawhead Ross A. LawheadFrom the Book Jacket: History revolves around the life of a peasant born in the Middle East more than 2000 years ago. But what if that never happened.. .until now? Imagine a world... ...still waiting for a saver... In City of Dreams, Special Agent Alex Hunter is assigned to infiltrate a radical terrorist organization. Instantly, Hunter is thrust into a treacherous web of power-crazed politicians, rabid religious fanatics, murderous street gangs, and a secret plot to overthrow ICON-the iron-fisted world government. At the center of the conspiracy lies a dark riddle: the horrific murder of a vagabond prophet called Washer John. Hunter's only clue lies in the true identity of a wandering miracle-worker from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When he gets too close to the truth, Hunter finds himself the prime target of an assassin's bullet.. .and the nightmare begins. Cunning and resourceful, Hunter's efforts to save himself bring him to the brink of the most important discovery of his life. Danger, suspense, intrigue, and betrayal come to a breathtaking climax in this action-packed first book of the 1HERO novel trilogy. stephen R. lawhead is a best-selling author of mythic history and imaginative fiction, having sold over five million books worldwide. His works include Byzantium, the five-part pendragon cycle, and the award-winning song of albion series. Stephen makes his home in Austria with his wife, Alice. His website is www.stephenlawhead.com. Ross lawhead studied screenplay writing for film and television at Bournemouth University in England. He is the cowriter and penciler of the "Hero" comic book series as well as this series.
Don't Try This at Home!: Don't Try This at Home!
by Kian Lawley Jc CaylenFrom personalities and entertainers Kian Lawley and Jc Caylen comes a completely wild and entirely true account of their rise to internet fame: Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! More than 7 million YouTube subscribers, 5 million Twitter followers, and 5 million Instagram followers cannot wait for this sometimes hilarious, sometimes awkward, and always crazy collection of stories, interviews, and exclusive photos.Fans of their YouTube channel, KianAndJc, can expect an intimate look at the comedians’ wild ride to fame and insight into their future plans, along with big laughs. This candid record of Kian and Jc’s success documents a whirlwind experience full of highs, lows, and, of course, awesome pranks.Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! combines the raucous tone that made the duo YouTube sensations with the sincerity and honesty Kian and Jc fans have been waiting for.
Asesinos en Roma (Misterios romanos #Volumen 4)
by Caroline LawrenceEl cuarto volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos», cuyas tres entregas anteriores han sido la delicia de miles de niños. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. En esta cuarta parte de la serie Misterios Romanos, Flavia Gémina, Nubia y Lupo celebran en la ciudad romana de Ostia el cumpleañosde su amigo Jonatán. De pronto, surge un extraño visitante que desea ver al padre de Jonatán, y al día siguiente, el visitante desaparece y con él, el muchacho. Sus amigos descubren que se ha marchado en misión secreta a Roma y están dispuestos a encontrarlo. Emprenden entonces una peligrosa aventura que los conduce hasta el palacio del emperador Tito, donde se prepara una terrible venganza que tendrá consecuencias sorprendentes para la familia de Jonatán.
Los piratas de Pompeya (Misterios romanos #Volumen 3)
by Caroline LawrenceEste tercer volumen de la colección «Misterios romanos» vuelve a combinar con gran amenidad el rigor histórico con las aventuras de sus jóvenes protagonistas. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. La erupción del Vesubio ha dejado un panorama desolador. La ceniza cubre la tierra, el mar se tiñe de rojo y las olas arrojan a lasplayas los cuerpos de las víctimas. Y cuando algunos niños empiezan a desaparecer de un campamento que acoge a cientos de refugiados, Flavia Gémina y sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo entran en acción. Sus pesquisas los conducirán hasta El Patrón, un carismático ypoderoso personaje, y tras seguir una peligrosa pista, la pandilla llegará a las cuevas de Sorrento, donde se las verán con piratasy traficantes de esclavos y sabrán por primera vez lo que es estar en peligro de muerte.
Order in the Court (Survivor's Club Ser.)
by Casey LawrenceSequel to Out of OrderAfter witnessing the murders of her three best friends and having their killer arrested, Corey Nguyen is having trouble adjusting to life after high school. Now a freshman in college, all she wants is to put her dark past behind her, make some new friends, and keep her head down until it all blows over.To Corey’s dismay, her new world comes crashing down when the killer suddenly claims he was coerced into a confession, which means Corey will have to face her friends’ killer in court. Testifying in a murder trial forces her to relive the horrifying events of prom night, and to top it all off, she’s pretty sure her mother is having an affair with the prosecuting attorney, her therapist might be turned against her, and she’s falling for the one person who is totally off limits.It’s clear her ordeal isn’t over yet, but Corey might be one panic attack away from losing her mind and making a mistake that could see a guilty man walk free.
Out of Order
by Casey LawrenceCorinna “Corey” Nguyen’s life seems perfectly average for a closeted bisexual whiz kid with her eyes on college and a budding romance with her friend Kate. Sixteen years old and navigating senior year with her tight-knit group of best friends through crushes, breakups, and pregnancy scares, Corey mistakenly believes that running for valedictorian, choosing the right college, and coming out of the closet are the biggest things she has to worry about.That is, until prom night, when she’s left alone and in shock, hiding inside a diner bathroom, the only witness to a multiple homicide.With graduation looming and all eyes on her, the pressure is on for Corey to identify the killer and ensure the crime that has changed her life forever will not go unpunished.
Reading Madeleine L’Engle: Ecopsychology in Children’s and Adolescent Literature (Routledge Studies in World Literatures and the Environment)
by Heidi A. LawrenceUsing a critical lens derived from ecopsychology and its praxis, ecotherapy, this book explores the relationships Madeleine L’Engle develops for her characters in a selection of the novels from her three Time, Austin family, and O’Keefe family series as those relationships develop along a human-nonhuman kinship continuum. This is accomplished through an examination both of pairs of novels from the fantastic and the realistic series, and of single novels which stand out as slightly different from the most prominent genre in a given series. Thus, this examination also shows L’Engle’s fluid movement along a fantasy-reality continuum and demonstrates the integration of the three series with each other. Importantly, through examining these relationships and this movement along continuums in these novels, the project demonstrates how ecopsychology and ecotherapy provide strong and important – and as-yet virtually unexplored – intersections with children’s literature.
Labor Legislation: The Struggle To Gain Rights For America's Workforce (Primary Sources Of The Progressive Movement Series)
by Katherine LawrenceThis book provides a look at the hardships of American labor and how immigrants working for low pay and in hazardous conditions reaped few benefits. The labor movement found a champion in President Roosevelt, who paved the way for significant government regulation of American industry. Through manageable text enhanced by period illustrations, Labor Legislation documents the moments that led to labor laws and the implementation of major reforms for workers.
Rodent
by Lisa LawrenceIn this novel for teens, Isabelle knows all about shouldering responsibility: she looks after her younger siblings because their mother is often drunk or absent. School is a nightmare, but one teacher seems to understand that Isabelle has talent to spare.
Trail of Crumbs
by Lisa J. LawrenceAfter moving into a dank and drafty basement suite in West Edmonton with her truck- driving father, nasty stepmother and taciturn twin brother, Ash, seventeen-year-old Greta doesn't have high expectations for her last year of high school. When she blacks out at a party and is told the next day that she's had sex, she thinks things can't get any worse. She's wrong. <P><P>While Greta deals with the confusion and shame of that night, her stepmother and father choose that moment to disappear, abandoning Ash and Greta to the mercy of their peculiar landlord, Elgin, who lives upstairs. Even as Greta struggles to make sense of what happened to her, she finds herself enjoying her new and very eccentric family, who provide the shelter and support that has long been absent from her life. Much to Greta's surprise, she realizes there is still kindness in the world—and hope.
Indigo Magic
by Mildred LawrenceShortly after the Spaniards were expelled from Florida, Young Susanna Fenton and her father travelled along the eastern wilderness with her sketching things she saw. Susanna tried selling her pictures to buy the freedom of a young "bound girl" named Bethany.
Eight Pieces of Silva: an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go …
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go long after you turn the final page. Can Becks piece the jigsaw together and find her sister before Silva loses herself?Becks is into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over their mutual obsession with K-pop.When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...
Eight Pieces of Silva: an addictive mystery that refuses to let you go … (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, a mystery that will refuse to let you go. A book to break down stereotypes. A story that will stay in your heart long after it ends Sixteen-year-old Becks is a roadman - loud, funny and knows her estate inside out. She's into girls but didn't come out because she was never in. She lives with her mum, stepdad and eighteen-year-old Silva, her stepdad's daughter. Becks and Silva are opposites, but bond over Korean pop and drama. When Becks' mum and stepdad go on honeymoon to Japan, Becks and Silva are left alone. Except, Silva disappears. Becks ventures into the forbidden territory of Silva's room and finds the first of eight clues that help her discover her sister's secret life. Meanwhile, Silva is on a journey. A journey to make someone love her. He says he doesn't, but he's just joking. All she has to do is persuade him otherwise ...(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Indigo Donut
by Patrice LawrenceThe breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers, the YA Book Prize, the CrimeFest award, and shortlisted for the Costa Book Award .Praise for Orangeboy:"A truly brilliant book." Malorie Blackman"Incredible book. Thank you Patrice Lawrence for such a fresh and riveting piece of fiction." Ben Bailey Smith (Doc Brown)Seventeen-year-old Indigo has had a tough start in life, having grown up in the care system after her dad killed her mum. Bailey, also seventeen, lives with his parents in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. When Indigo and Bailey meet at sixth form, serious sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.
Indigo Donut (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice LawrenceThe breathtaking second book from the author of Orangeboy, shortlisted for the Costa Book Award 2016.Bailey is 17, mixed race, lives with his mum and dad in Hackney and spends all his time playing guitar or tending to his luscious ginger afro. Indigo is 17 and newly returned to London, having grown up in the care system after being found by her mum's dead body as a toddler. All Indigo wants is to know who she really is. When Bailey and Indigo meet at sixth form, sparks fly. But when Bailey becomes the target of a homeless man who seems to know more about Indigo than is normal, Bailey is forced to make a choice he should never have to make. A life-affirming story about falling in love and everyone's need to belong.(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
Rose, Interrupted
by Patrice Lawrence'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian 'Lawrence is a fine writer' TheTimes 'A vibrant, accomplished storyteller' The Observer'A truly brilliant book' Malorie Blackman on OrangeboyBeing a teenager is hard enough, but it's even harder in a world you've never known ... Eighteen months ago, 17-year-old Rose and 13-year-old Rudder escaped a strict religious sect with their mum. They are still trying to make sense of the world outside - no more rules about clothes and books, films and music, no more technology bans. But also no more friendship with the people they've known all their lives, no community and no certainty. It doesn't help that their mum has to work all hours to pay rent on their cramped, smelly, one-bed flat above a kebab shop in Hackney. While Rudder gorges on once-taboo Harry Potters and dances to Simon and Garfunkel and show tunes, Rose swaps the ankle skirts and uncut hair of the Woodford Pilgrims for Japanese-cute fairy dress and her new boyfriend, Kye. Kye, who she wants with all her being. But there's loads of scary stuff about their new life that Rose and Rudder have no idea how to handle - it's normal for girls to let their boyfriends take naked pictures of them, right? When Rudder accidently sets a devastating chain of events into action, Rose must decide whether to sacrifice everything and go back to the life she hates, in order to save the people she loves.A story about coming of age, slap-bang in the middle of a strange new world.
Rose, Interrupted (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice Lawrence'Enthralling, resonant, unusual and thought-provoking' The Guardian 'Lawrence is a fine writer' TheTimes 'A vibrant, accomplished storyteller' The Observer'A truly brilliant book' Malorie Blackman on OrangeboyBeing a teenager is hard enough, but it's even harder in a world you've never known ... Eighteen months ago, 17-year-old Rose and 13-year-old Rudder escaped a strict religious sect with their mum. They are still trying to make sense of the world outside - no more rules about clothes and books, films and music, no more technology bans. But also no more friendship with the people they've known all their lives, no community and no certainty. It doesn't help that their mum has to work all hours to pay rent on their cramped, smelly, one-bed flat above a kebab shop in Hackney. While Rudder gorges on once-taboo Harry Potters and dances to Simon and Garfunkel and show tunes, Rose swaps the ankle skirts and uncut hair of the Woodford Pilgrims for Japanese-cute fairy dress and her new boyfriend, Kye. Kye, who she wants with all her being. But there's loads of scary stuff about their new life that Rose and Rudder have no idea how to handle - it's normal for girls to let their boyfriends take naked pictures of them, right? When Rudder accidently sets a devastating chain of events into action, Rose must decide whether to sacrifice everything and go back to the life she hates, in order to save the people she loves.A story about coming of age, slap-bang in the middle of a strange new world.(P)2020 Hodder and Stoughton Limited
Splinters of Sunshine
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, comes a YA road-trip mystery.I pick up the envelope . . . As I rip down the sides, there's loads of paper bursting out; stuck on flowers, dandelions, roses . . .Spey recently received two surprises. The first: his ex-prisoner dad turning up unannounced, and the second: a mysterious package containing torn-up paper flowers. Spey instantly recognises it as a collage he made with his old friend Dee, and decides she must be in danger, but there are no clues to her whereabouts. There's only one person he knows who can help to track her down . . . On a road trip like no other, will Spey and his dad find Dee, before it's too late?
Splinters of Sunshine (Black Stories Matter)
by Patrice LawrenceFrom the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, comes a YA road-trip mystery. After a fun Christmas Eve decorating the tree and singing along with his mum to Queen, fifteen-year-old Spey wakes up on Christmas morning to find the ex-prisoner father he has never met asleep on the sofa.Then he receives a mysterious package in the post: a torn envelope filled with half a collage he made with his old friend Dee on her sixth birthday. Dee bounced between schools and pupil referral units until a tragedy meant she ended up in care outside of London, drawn into the world of county lines gangs. They haven't spoken for years, but Spey is sure she must be in danger. He just doesn't know where she is.There's only one person Spey can think of who might be able to help ... On a roadtrip like no other, can Spey and his dad find Dee, and will they be ready to confront a criminal gang together? (P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
La ciudad del agua (Mystic City #Volumen 1)
by Theo LawrenceUna ciudad dividida, un amor destinado a durar para siempre y una mentira que puede cambiarlo todo... Una historia para los fans de Los Juegos del Hambre, X-Men, Juntos o Blade Runner. Dos familias enemigas, los Foster y los Rose, mueven los hilos invisibles de Nueva York. Tras años de ardiente confrontación, ahora la ciudad va ser testigo de un acontecimiento inaudito: Aria Rose y Thomas Foster, los primogénitos de cada familia, van a casarse, y su matrimonio simbolizará la unión inquebrantable de los dos linajes. Mientras tanto, en las Profundidades, un grupo de rebeldes trama una virulenta rebelión política que podría hacer temblar los pilares de la ciudad y acabar con todo lo que los Rose y los Foster han construido...