Download or read book Sebastian Darke Prince of Explorers written by Philip Caveney and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the remote heart of the jungles of Mendip, Sebastian, Max and Cornelius are in search of a legendary lost city. On route, they encounter the Jilith, a race of warriors locked in a deadly struggle with their mortal enemies, the fierce and brutal Gograth. Can Cornelius train the Jilith to defeat their enemies? Why does jungle girl, Keera think she knows Sebastian? Can Max avoid being turned into spare ribs? And, if they ever find the Lost City, can the three friends survive the ravages of the Night Runners - terrifying creatures that are already dead . . . ?
Download or read book Sebastian Darke Prince of Explorers written by Philip Caveney and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian Darke; his snarky buffalope, Max; and fierce fighter Cornelius are off on another hair-raising quest after being hired by a rich merchant to seek out the legendary lost city of Mendip. Not only must they find it, they must bring back valuable proof of its existence. Sebastian doubts they’ll reach their destination after trudging through miles of jungle filled with warrior beasts and terrifying tribes. But then he meets the beautiful Keera, whose people believe he’s the Chosen One sent to free their tribe from their brutal enemy. Little do they know that Sebastian is definitely not the hero type. He just wants to bring back valuable proof of the lost city. But will the price they must pay outweigh the rewards?
Download or read book Prince of Explorers written by Philip Caveney and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian, Max and Cornelius are off on their most hazardous adventure yet. Deep in the dense jungles of the south they are searching for the legendary lost city of Mendip when their quest is rudely interrupted by a savage attack by a band of Gograth u armoured apelike beasts. Rescued by jungle girl Keera, they are taken to the village of the Jilith, a primitive tribe of warriors, who are themselves locked in a grim struggle for survival with the Gograth. Sebastian's arrival has been foretold in an ancient prophesy which states that the elf-Lord and his two companions will rid the Jilith of the curse of the Gograth forever. And if Sebastian, Max and Cornelius can achieve this Keera herself will guide them to the Lost City. But first our heroic trio must brave savage battles, hazardous journeys, attacks by fierce beasts and some of the worst jokes in history. And what's more when they finally reach their destination, they have to contend with The Night Runners - the most terrifying foe they have ever encount
Download or read book Prince of Fools written by Philip Caveney and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian Darke has the world on his narrow shoulders. The son of a human father and an elvish mother, he is deperately trying to become the family breadwinner and has taken on his late father's job - celebrated jester, Prince of Fools.Trouble is, Sebastian can't tell a joke to save his life. Dressed in his father's clothes and accompanied by his talking (and endlessly complaining) buffalope, Max, he sets off for the fabled city of Keladon, where he hopes to be appointed court jester to King Septimus. On the way he encounters a tiny but powerful warrior called Cornelius; the beautfiul Princess Kerin; blood-thirsty Brigands and enough perils to make him wonder why he ever decided to leave home.A hilarious and swashbuckling adventure!
Download or read book Sebastian Darke Prince of Pirates written by Philip Caveney and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sebastian Darke, his opinionated buffalope, Max, and the fierce fighter Cornelius are heading to the bustling port of Ramalat to embark on a perilous sea journey. They are ready to risk their lives in search of the fabled lost treasure of the pirate King, Captain Callinestra. But first, they must make it through the dark and mysterious forest of Geltane and survive an encounter with the beautiful and bewitching Leonora, a powerful enchantress with a magical hold over Sebastian’s senses. And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, little do they know that, when they finally reach Ramalat, a feisty female sea captain, an infamous young pirate, ravenous sea creatures, and furious sea battles await them. But there’s no turning back. Will they discover the lost treasure? Will Sebastian live to tell the tale? Will Max ever stop moaning? Philip Caveney has written many novels for adults. This is his second book for young adults. He lives in England.
Download or read book Prince of Pirates written by Philip Caveney and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sebastian Darke written by Philip Caveney and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having concluded that he will never be a jester, half-elvish seventeen-year-old Sebastian sets out with his friends to seek buried pirate treasure but someone--or something--is following them.
Download or read book Book of Secrets written by Philip Caveney and published by UCLan Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boy rides across the desert on a 'borrowed' horse. His destination? The great city of Ravalan. He's carrying with him his most treasured possession - The Book of Secrets - which contains his late father's inventions that have the power to change the world, forever. On his journey, Boy falls in with brigands who rob and leave him for dead in the harsh desert sands. In a turn of fortune, he is rescued by a group of eccentric travelling players, led by the fearless Lexi. It just so happens that they are looking for a new leading man. Can Boy help them out by starring in their latest show? And in turn, can they help him track down the stolen Book of Secrets?As danger lurks around every corner, Boy will need to keep his wits about him . . . A rollicking medieval romp, where laughter and action abound in equal measure.
Download or read book Get Those Guys Reading written by Kathleen A. Baxter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-05-07 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.
Download or read book Alec Devlin Maze of Death written by Philip Caveney and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After his adventures in Egypt and Mexico, Alec decides that a summer spent on the island of Crete will be a far safer option, however unbeknownst to him several young travellers have recently disappeared from the island . . . A chance encounter with mysterious multi-millionaire Tobias Wolfe leads to an invitation to visit his private paradise, Candia and when Wolfe's daughter, Ariadne, slips Alec a note pleading for help, Alec can't refuse. Trapped in Candia, Alec discovers that Wolfe's obsession with ancient Greek myths goes far deeper than anyone could have imagined - plunged into a living nightmare Alec must use all of his ingenuity to survive.
Download or read book Alec Devlin The Eye of the Serpent written by Philip Caveney and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-12-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egypt 1923. Fifteen-year-old Alec Devlin is on his way to the Valley of the Kings. Accompanied by his faithful valet, Coates, Alec is to spend his summer holidays working on his Uncle Will's archaeological dig. It's not the first time he's spent his summer this way . . . but this year things are different. Uncle Will and his young assistant, Tom Hinton, have recently made an amazing discovery - an ancient tomb hidden deep below the earth. But only hours after opening its doors, Uncle Will falls mysteriously ill and Tom seems to have disappeared without trace. Together with Ethan Wade, the young American soldier of fortune who is managing the dig in Uncle Will's absence, and a pretty French woman called Madeleine Duval, Alec sets about unravelling the tomb's mysteries. Seemingly harmless animals have turned into rabid killers . . . long dead mummies are rising from their tombs . . . the spirit of a powerful High Priest is claiming the bodies of the living as his living hosts . . . Together Alec and Ethan must confront a terror that has waited three thousand years to be reborn.
Download or read book Alec Devlin Empire of the Skull written by Philip Caveney and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mexico, 1924. At his father's hacienda, restlessly waiting for adventurer Ethan to arrive, sixteen-year-old Alec and his faithful valet Coates head out into the wilderness in search of an ancient archaeological site . . . only to discover that Mexico is every bit as perilous as The Valley of the Kings. Pursued by ruthless bandits, involved in a plane crash in the middle of remote rain-forest and finally an unwelcome guest in a lost Aztec city where the inhabitants still practice rituals of human sacrifice, once again Alec must use all of his skills and stamina to survive.
Download or read book Writer s Market 2010 written by Caroline Taggart and published by F+W Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 2308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Written by writers for writers and backed by 89 years of authority, Writer's Market is the #1 resource for helping writers sell their work. Used by both seasoned professionals and writers new to the publishing world, Writer's Market has helped countless writers transform their love of writing from a hobby into a career. Nowhere else but in the 2010 Writer's Market will you find the most comprehensive and reliable information you need. This new edition includes: Complete, up-to-date contact information and submission guidelines for more than 3,500 market listings, including literary agents, book publishers, magazines, newspapers, production companies, theaters, greeting card companies, and more. Informative interviews, helpful tips and instructional articles on the business of writing. The "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate charts for professional freelancers. Sample good and bad queries in the "Query Letter Clinic." Easy-to-use format and tabbed pages so you can quickly locate the information you need!
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Download or read book Children s Fantasy Novel Introduction written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 44. Chapters: The Iron Ring, Swordbird, Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf, The Crossing of Ingo, Midnight for Charlie Bone, The Blue Djinn of Babylon, The Chimera's Curse, The Akhenaten Adventure, The Merlin Conspiracy, Soul Eater, Beyond the Deepwoods, Merry Go Round in Oz, Dragonhaven, Firesong, The Firework-Maker's Daughter, Fox's Feud, Freeglader, My Father's Dragon, Vox, Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools, Clash of the Sky Galleons, Outcast, The Wishing Chair, Kabumpo in Oz, Count Karlstein, Shadow of the Dragon: Kira, Wormwood, Grampa in Oz, The Cowardly Lion of Oz, The Siege of White Deer Park, Lion of Oz and the Badge of Courage, The Killer Underpants, Dot and Tot of Merryland, Into the Mist, Corby Flood, Beyond the Valley of Thorns, The Fire-Eaters, In the Path of the Storm, Pirates in Oz, Sebastian Darke: Prince of Pirates, Battle for the Park, Tim the Tiny Horse At Large, The Moorchild, Elmer and the Dragon, Speedy in Oz, The Fox Cub Bold, Into Battle, Troll Fell, Gub-Gub's Book, In the Grip of Winter, The Islands of the Blessed, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, GoodKnyght!, The Princess and Curdie, Jane and the Dragon, REM World, Sebastian Darke: Prince of Explorers, The Book from Baden Dark, Tersias, The Violet Keystone, Ojo in Oz, Castle, Master of the Books, The Poltergoose, Deltora Quest 2, Amy's Eyes, Oath Breaker, Lucky Bucky in Oz, The New Kid at School, Alice in Orchestralia, Lily Quench, The Nargun and the Stars, The Tenth City, The Dragons of Blueland, Gaia Girls, The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man, The Islander, Firland, The Charm Bracelet, The Catwings Collection, The Forgotten World of Uloc, Araminta Spook. Excerpt: The Iron Ring is a novel by children's fantasy novelist Lloyd Alexander, written in 1997. It is set in a fictional land with no name, though its culture strongly suggests Indian influences; the...
Download or read book Biography Index written by Bea Joseph and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
