Download or read book Nickle Brickle Bee written by Sterling Nixon and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nickle Brickle'Bee is odd, even by his own standards. While most boys are starting to get hair under their arms, Nickle starts growing whiskers on his chin. By the time he is twelve, he can grow a full beard. Then one day, Nickle finds himself swallowed by the earth and taken to the center of the world where he finds a massive magical city called EarthWorks that is governed by a myriad of powerful creatures. Between horrifying monsters, Elves that rule with pomp and power, Fairies that are in open rebellion, a greedy Dwarf Warlord, and an indestructible but blind adversary, Nickle finds himself in the middle of a power struggle that could mean the end of this new world.

Download or read book Nickle Brickle Bee in the Halls of Harbordeen written by Sterling Nixon and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nickle Brickle'Bee and Jason Burntworth are having the best year of their lives. That is, until they run into a Demon that should be safely trapped behind the FireWall. The creature steals a valuable artifact, which enables it to spawn more Demons like itself. In pursuit of the artifact, Nickle and Jason follow the clues to Harbordeen Academy, one of the most prestigious schools in EarthWorks. They team up with Sharlindrian and go undercover to reveal the truth of this new enemy. But, will they succeed in time?

Download or read book The Cimbri Appear Out of the Northern Mists written by Jeff Hein and published by Red Wolf Books. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 120 BC nature's fury sparks an unprecedented tribal migration. The Cimbri are forced to leave their homeland, into a fight they try to avoid and inflict a terrible price for Roman arrogance.

Download or read book The Time Hunters written by Carl Ashmore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Becky Mellor is a typical thirteen-year old girl. She likes Facebook, gossiping and plenty of sleep. When she and her brother, Joe, are invited to stay with their 'loony' Uncle Percy at his stately home, Bowen Hall, she thinks it'll be the worst summer ever. Her mind soon changes when she sees Uncle Percy and his mysterious groundsman, Will Shakelock, performing a tooth extraction on Milly, a Sabre-tooth tiger...So begins a thrilling time travelling adventure that leads Becky, Joe, Uncle Percy and Will to Victorian England, Ancient Greece and Jurassic London in the search for the legendary Golden Fleece"--Page [4] of cover.

Download or read book Nickle Brickle Bee In the Floating Isles of Balinbar written by Sterling Nixon and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Queen of Nordum is gaining more power by the day, sending shockwaves of fear throughout the magical world. Nickle and his friends must go to the floating Isles of Balinbar if they are to have any hope of stopping her. Among flying airships and surreal displays of magic, they discover a growing tension between four separate island states. As the conflict grows, battle lines are drawn, forcing all to choose a side. Nickle and his friends have only one chance to stop the impending conflict before all gives way to chaos.

Download or read book Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches written by Michel Guyon and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History, magic, and adventure collide in this riveting middle-grade fantasy novel about an unusual boy who unlocks an ancient relic—and with it, a forgotten world. Befriended by a band of young witches, Archibald Finch must quickly adapt to survive in Lemurea, where a battle born in the Middle Ages is still unfolding . . . Archibald is a risk-averse boy with quirks that earn him plenty of eye-rolls, especially from his older sister, Hailee. Things get worse when his parents move the family from London to his grandmother’s creepy manor in the English countryside. Now he has to deal with hairless dolls in the library, weird stone creatures on the roof, and a spooky forest at the edge of the backyard. But these turn out to be the least of Archibald's problems . . . One day, as he's exploring the cavernous house, he finds a curious globe that whisks him away to a secret world, hidden for 500 years. Archibald finds himself on a thrilling adventure full of medieval magic, mysterious symbols, and the strangest beasts, while Hailee—who witnessed her brother’s disappearance—embarks on a daring quest to find him.

Download or read book Acadia written by Sterling Nixon and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acadia--the last human city, a fact all of its citizens were told from birth. For two hundred years, a countless host of creatures have laid siege to Acadia, leaving the land rough with the bodies of the fallen. For Cojax becoming a Validated, a true defender of the city, is his greatest ambition. That all changes when Jessica appears--a girl from outside the city walls--from a land that supposedly held no life. Her presence threatens to undermine the entire society, putting Cojax in an impossible situation. He now must choose between what is right and the survival of his people.

Download or read book The Secret Zoo written by Bryan Chick and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed... The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites as The One and Only Ivan.

Download or read book So This Is Christmas written by Tracy Andreen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let It Snow meets Dash and Lily's Book of Dares in this small-town Christmas romance. When Finley Brown returned to her hometown of Christmas, Oklahoma, from boarding school, she expected to find it just as she left it. Christmas hasn't changed much in her sixteen years. But instead she returns to find that her best friend is dating her ex-boyfriend, her parents have separated, and her archnemesis got a job working at her grandmother's inn. And she certainly didn't expect to find the boy she may or may not have tricked into believing that Christmas was an idyllic holiday paradise on her grandmother's doorstep. It's up to Finley to make sure he gets the Christmas he was promised. This is Finley's Christmas. It's about home and family and friends and finding her place, and along the way she also finds the best Christmas present of all: love.

Download or read book Antifascisms written by David Ward and published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an in-depth analysis of three of the most crucial years in twentieth-century Italian history, the years 1943-46. After more than two decades of a Fascist regime and a disastrous war experience during which Italy changed sides, these years saw the laying of the political and cultural foundations for what has since become known as Italy's First Republic. Drawing on texts from the literature, film, journalism, and political debate of the period, Antifascisms offers a thorough survey of the personalities and positions that informed the decisions taken in this crucial phase of modern Italian history.

Download or read book Crowfall written by Ed McDonald and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third gritty installment of the Raven's Mark series, Blackwing Captain Ryhalt Galharrow finds that all power comes with a price... A sorcerous cataclysm has hit the Range, the final defensive line between the republic and the immortal Deep Kings. Tormenting red rains sweep the land, new monstrosities feed on fear in the darkness, and the power of the Nameless, the gods who protect the republic, lies broken. The Blackwing captains who serve them are being picked off one by one, and even immortals have learned what it means to die. Meanwhile, the Deep Kings have only grown stronger, and they are poised to deliver a blow that will finally end the war. Ryhalt Galharrow stands apart from it all. He has been deeper into the wasteland known as the Misery than ever before. It has grown within him--changed him--and now the ghosts of his past, formerly confined to the Misery, walk with him everywhere. They will even follow him--and the few surviving Blackwing captains--on one final mission into the darkness.

Download or read book The Secret Journal written by Otto Schafer and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Garrett is beginning to realize that something is very wrong. Worrying about earning money for new running shoes, dodging the school bully, and enduring his stepfather's grueling bug-out training should be enough for any boy to deal with. But when Garrett Turek and his buddies find a disintegrating journal in the basement of an old Victorian, they realize there's a lot about their small Midwestern town they never knew. Turns out Petersburg, Illinois - home of the young Abraham Lincoln - has another history. . . a history that's been hidden from the world. Since the tragic loss of her mother, Breanne Moore has focused all her energy into one passion, archaeology. When her father, world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Charles Moore, is called to a mysterious dig site in Nova Scotia, Breanne is immersed in a treasure hunt that will make her question everything she knows. Could the Knights Templar really have hidden a treasure of untold riches on Oak Island, or could there be something else hidden, something long sought and never meant to be found? Little do the Moores know someone else searches. . . Someone ravenous for revenge. He has been searching for centuries and will stop at nothing to take back what was stolen. A prophecy will unite them and now Garrett, Breanne, and their loyal band of friends must stop a powerful force threatening to destroy the world. A coming-of-age story in the vein of Goonies and Stand by Me, with elements of Indiana Jones and The Magicians, this first book in an exciting new contemporary fantasy series is perfect for readers who like their archaeology mixed with magic and their suspense deepened by stories of friendship, family, and loyalty.

Download or read book Bride for a Day written by Carolyn Brown and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a modern love story between two strangers, New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings small town Texas to life with inimitable sass: A young woman with a talent for trouble An unplanned elopement leads to forever love Irresistible attraction and sizzling chemistry Characters that jump off the page Hurting hearts are healed Authentic Southern voice and setting Cassie O'Malley is on the run. In a few months her inheritance will kick in. Until then, she just needs a job and a place to stay under the radar. But when Cassie gets off the bus in north Texas and runs smack into the town sheriff, she quickly does the first thing she can think of—approach the handsome stranger in the café and pretend to be a couple. Luckily, the sheriff believes it and the man surprisingly plays along—all the way up to the courthouse, where the officer insists on escorting them to get married. Wondering how she got herself into this mess, Cassie can't believe her plan got so far out of hand. Her new husband Ted assures her that his Uncle Ash, a lawyer, will get the whole thing straightened out with no problem. Cassie will only be a bride for a day, and then she can go on her way. But as his family welcomes her with full hearts, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to say goodbye to Ted, or to the first loving family she's known in her life. Praise for Carolyn Brown: "Loved it, loved it, loved it!"—Joanne Kennedy for One Lucky Cowboy "A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters "Filled with quirky characters and a healthy dose of humor."—Publishers Weekly for One Texas Cowboy Too Many

Download or read book Red Wolf written by Rachel Vincent and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful and compelling, this high-stakes, feminist reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Meagan Spooner. For as long as sixteen-year-old Adele can remember, the village of Oakvale has been surrounded by the dark wood—a forest filled with terrible monsters. A forest that light itself cannot penetrate. Unlike her fellow villagers, Adele cannot avoid the dark wood. Adele is one of a long line of guardians: women who secretly take on the form of a wolf, in order to protect their village. But when accepting her fate means giving up the boy she loves, abandoning the future she imagined for herself, and breaking her own moral code, she must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her neighbors safe.

Download or read book Dragon and Mr Sneeze written by Blue Skeleton and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On this very day in Texas, live three little witches: one is a diamond waiting to be discovered, the other an innocent babe full of life, and the last one, despite her charms, is a ruthless killer.Famka and Ophelia live in the Horseshoe, and all they've ever known is their miserable lives in a rundown trailer park. Milly can't stand another day with her high society parents. The three witches have never flown through the Hallowed Halls, talked to a talking book, or worn Ghost Armor to transform into other people, but then, none of them have been to the Sky Builders' Guild, either.But all that is going to change when a deadly ghost comes looking for the Kitab'i'Mordanee, the book that began all Tuning.Will betrayal unravel their unexpected coven?Will they leave Texas, join the Guild and become great Sky Builders?If you want to find out, then read the first in a southern coming of age series - Dragon and Mr. Sneeze: Witches of the Horseshoe.

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Download or read book Siege and Storm Chapters 1 5 written by Leigh Bardugo and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Download the first five chapters of the widely anticipated SIEGE & STORM, book two in The Grisha Trilogy! Darkness never dies... Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can't outrun her past or her destiny for long. The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling's game of dark magic and control-and farther away from Mal. Now, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and her heart, or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.