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Fans of RJ Barker and Anna Smith Spark, rejoice! The divine will have their war - and not all will survive it. Scattered across the realms, the four noble heirs of Nexus walk a dangerous path, attempting to undo the damage the gods have wrought. Taesia, the shadow-wielding rebel of House Lastrider, and Nikolas, the reluctant soldier of House Cyr, find themselves stranded in Noctus, the realm of eternal night. But they are not alone. They ve been followed by the unpredictable god of light, determined to destroy Noctus. Meanwhile, Risha, the peacekeeping necromancer, must navigate the treacherous realm of death, Mortri, where the spirits don t take kindly to the living. The stubborn elementalist Angelica fights a battle of her own in Vitae, trying to keep Nexus from unravelling while secretly suffering from an illness that could have disastrous repercussions for her family, her kingdom, and her dreams of the throne.As the heirs struggle to restore balance to the universe, they encounter new allies and new foes alike. But the gods grow stronger. And their descendants will need more than their magic and wits to survive the coming war...Praise for Tara Sim A glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods Buzzfeed News Lovers of epic, dark fantasies, rejoice! Book Riot A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut Strange Horizons A lot to love here Kirkus

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Discover a world of magical storytelling with Ross Montgomery. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN S BOOK AWARD WATERSTONES CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTHHIVE CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTHTOPPSTA CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE MONTH⠜One of our finest children⠙s writers.⠝ Phil Earle⠜A master storyteller.⠝ Aisling Fowler⠜Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children⠙s authors.⠝ Catherine Doyle Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest⠦When Col⠙s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians ⠓ a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight ⠓ Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS Montgomery s latest is an enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feel of a Christmas classic. Guardian Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.⠝ Daily Mail A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.⠝ i Newspaper This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children s book. Book of the Week, The Week Junior⠜Ross Montgomery⠙s beautiful writing and epic storytelling weave together a magical adventure set against the backdrop of World War Two.⠝ WRD Magazine Spectacular. A story of real and rare power - The Midnight Guardians is one of the best books I ve read in years. Kiran Millwood Hargrave The Midnight Guardians is torch-under-the-duvet, can t-stop-reading magic. British folklore rebooted ⠦ in an edge-of-your-seat, heart-filled search for hope in the darkest hour. Piers Torday Embark on a mythic, comic, classic adventure with the finest fellowship since Frodo set a hairy foot beyond the Shire.⠝ David Solomons⠜Glorious! I think this is Ross Montgomery⠙s best book yet: an adventure across WWII wintry Britain with a Kindertransportee, a boy dressed in shorts and his three imaginary friends. A joy of a joy of a thing.⠝ Katherine Rundell A gem of book, jam-packed with heart and humour and one utterly unique set of friends. Peter Bunzl⠜Pure magic. Storytelling at its very best.⠝ Abi Elphinstone Brilliant! The Midnight Guardians is the perfect blend of humour, adventure and emotion. Simply beautiful. Lisa Thompson Funny, thrilling, moving ... everything that is brilliant about children s literature. A triumph. Sophie Anderson⠜Brimming with imagination and warmth, and powered by the strongest magic of all - hope. Fantastic from first page to last.⠝ Catherine Doyle Beautiful. A magical, big-hearted adventure full of wit and warmth. One of the best children s books I ve read for ages. Anna James⠜A tale of enchantment and friendship ⠦ all the warmth of a timeless story, told between friends round a winter fire ⠦ funny and true in the way all good stories are.⠝ Thomas Taylor⠜The adventure whisks you through wartime trouble and mythical danger like riding a giant tiger through falling snow ⠦ A magical story.⠝ Jack Noel⠜With the spirit of Narnia, but a heart of its own. The Midnight Guardians is totally enchanting. I gobbled up every word.⠝ Aisha Bushby I inhaled this wonderful book in one sitting ... humour, beautiful writing, heartbreak, hope, and a fat badger in a waistcoat. I ll be recommending it to everyone. Katya Balen A real triumph of the imagination, blending the appeal of a classic adventure with Montgomery s heart and humour, and a hint of Narnia. Editor s Choice, The Bookseller

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DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD . . . Do not walk to pick up this book. Run JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH You will devour it! Badass females, slow burn romance, enemies to lovers . . . Do I even need to say more? 5***** READER REVIEW Enemies to Lovers and full of Angst . . . Loved the book so much I can t put it into words 5***** READER REVIEW___________Raised as a warrior, Princess Lara knows two things:King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom is her enemy.And she must be the one to bring him to his knees.The Bridge Kingdom is the only route through a storm-ravaged world, and it uses its power to deprive Lara s homeland of vital resources. So when she s sent to be King Aren s bride, Lara will do whatever it takes to bring down the kingdom s defences, even if it means seducing her new husband.Yet as she learns more about the war to possess the bridge, Lara s feelings for Aren transform from hostility to passion.And she faces a terrible dilemma:Which kingdom to save, and which to destroy . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action Adventure5. Romantasy ___________ This book is just everything!!! It s such an atmospheric read that completely immerses you. This book has me completely captivated, it honestly has stolen a piece of my heart 5***** READER REVIEW Heart-pounding. I enjoyed every moment of this book 5***** READER REVIEW I don t think I ll ever be over how amazing this book is . . .The world and characters were so immersive 5***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page! Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters Kirkus Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance BookistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

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DARKNESS FALLS. GODS RISE.The Four Realms - Life, Death, Light, and Darkness - all converge on the City of Dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir.But the gods have withdrawn their favour from the once vibrant and thriving metropolis. And without it, all the realms are dying.Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs - Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Risha, a necromancer fighting to keep the peace; Nikolas, a soldier who struggles to see the light; and Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with a reckless heart - will become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city.But their rebellion will cost them dearly.Set in a world of bone palaces and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is Tara Sim s crackling adult fantasy debut.

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A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell s Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens s Murder Most Unladylike series.You are cordially invited to Sinclairâ ™s Midnight Peacock Ball!The festive season has come to Sinclairâ ™s and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party â ¦As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before!With the help of their friends, can they uncover the truth in time to foil a truly diabolical plot? Or will Mr Sinclairâ ™s New Yearâ ™s Eve Midnight Peacock Ball spell disaster for the dauntless young detectives?Prepare for shocks and surprises in the thrilling conclusion to the Sinclairâ ™s Mysteries!Praise for The Midnight Peacock: Katherine Woodbine brings her tautly plotted Edwardian series The Sinclair s Mysteries to a stylish conclusion, in a book filled with deft characterisation and delectable period detail. Guardian******Praise for The Clockwork Sparrow: A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventureâ ™ â “ Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppersâ ˜A real page-turner, it has murders, spies and gangs of thieves. Thrilling!â ™ â “ Indiana, aged 10 years, LoveReadingforKids reviewer Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel â “ Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times It s a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb â “ Julia Eccleshare, Guardian An incredible read full of mystery, wonder and adventureâ ¦This is now one of my top ten. â “ Celeste, age 13 years, LoveReading4Kids reviewerThe Midnight Peacock is the fourth book in the Sinclair s Mysteries quartet. The other books are the bestselling The Clockwork Sparrow, The Jewelled Moth and The Painted Dragon.Katherine Woodfine is a true champion of childrenâ ™s literature. Until 2015 she was Arts Project Manager for Booktrust, where she project-managed the Children s Laureateship and YALC, the UKâ ™s first Young Adult Literature Convention, curated by Malorie Blackman.She is part of the founding team at Down the Rabbit Hole, a monthly show for Resonance FM discussing childrenâ ™s literature.Katherine blogs at followtheyellow.co.uk. She lives in London.

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Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter. Things go from bad to worse when he meets the wicked matron in charge of the children s ward… But Tom is about to embark on the most thrilling journey of a lifetime!The Midnight Gang tells an extraordinarily heartwarming and, of course, funny story of five children on a hospital ward – and on a quest for adventure! It is a story of friendship and magic – and of making dreams come true. Readers are set to be utterly spellbound by this heartfelt story that will bring magic to everyone.

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Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and All s Faire in Middle School, this sequel to the Eisner Award-nominated The Cardboard Kingdom follows the kids as they solve the mystery of a new neighborhood monster.A mystery is afoot in the Cardboard Kingdom.Vijay, the Beast, renounces his title after being bullied by neighborhood teenagers. No one--not his big sister Shikha or his friends--can seem to draw him back out of his shell. That very night is when it starts. At first, no one believes Nate, who breaks his leg trying to pursue what he saw from his bedroom window. But then there s another, and another. An unknown monster has been spotted roaming the Kingdom after dark. It s ghastly, it s quick, and it might even have giant tentacles. Or claws. Or wings. Okay, there might be some varied testimonies on what exactly this monster looks like.Forget Halloween--the newly minted Monster Mashers will go to any lengths to protect the Kingdom and uncover this mystery. But how did the monster get here? What does it want? And mostly importantly, who is behind its creation?The Cardboard Kingdom: Roar of the Beast was created, organized, and drawn by Chad Sell with writing from nine other authors: Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez.

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Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity ⠓ something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit ⠓ with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa⠙s most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history.Reviews This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market. Books for Topics, children⠙s fiction reviews blog⠜A riveting historical adventure⠦ as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity. Books for Keeps, children⠙s fiction magazine⠜When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people ⠦ because the story is rich and gripping.⠝ Reading Zone, children⠙s fiction reviews blog

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* LONGLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR * Reminiscent of Mo Hayder at her darkest - OBSERVER A tour de force with superb dramamtic twists - DAILY MAIL The best book I ve read all year - SARAH PINBOROUGH This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession. Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. He is also a father, a widower, and a beloved celebrity in his small town. He is an unassuming man ­- tall, thin and quietly friendly. Lucas Cole is also a serial killer. Nathan Cole has known the truth about his father since he was ten years old. Too terrified to go to the police, he ran away from home as soon as he was able, carrying the guilt of leaving his sister behind. But when Lucas is found dead in a dingy motel room, Nathan returns to his childhood home for the first time in seventeen years. It s there he finds The Midnight King, his father s final unpublished manuscript, a fictionalised account of his hideous crimes, hidden in a box of trinkets taken from his victims. Trinkets that include a ribbon belonging to a missing eight-year-old girl who disappeared only days before his father s death. Now, Nathan must deal with the consequences of keeping his father s secret. But it may not be as simple as finding a lost child. For The Midnight King holds Nathan s secrets as well as Lucas s, and he is not the only one searching for the truth... Full of unexpected twists and heartrending turns, The Midnight King is a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Chris Whitaker, S.A. Cosby and Ian Rankin. If you re a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this - PRIMA Lean, taut, gripping and bloody - CHRIS BROOKMYRE The best book I ve read about a serial killer since Red Dragon - GARETH BROWN

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* LONGLISTED FOR THE MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR * A tour de force with superb dramamtic twists - DAILY MAIL If you re a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this - PRIMA The best book I ve read all year - SARAH PINBOROUGH This is a work of fiction. This is not a confession. Lucas Cole is a bestselling writer. He is also a father, a widower, and a beloved celebrity in his small town. He is an unassuming man ­- tall, thin and quietly friendly. Lucas Cole is also a serial killer.Nathan Cole has known the truth about his father since he was ten years old. Too terrified to go to the police, he ran away from home as soon as he was able. But when Lucas is found dead in a dingy motel room, Nathan returns to his childhood home for the first time in seventeen years. It s there he finds The Midnight King, his father s final unpublished manuscript, a fictionalised account of his hideous crimes, hidden in a box of trinkets taken from his victims. Trinkets that include a ribbon belonging to a missing eight-year-old girl who disappeared only days before his father s death.Now, Nathan must deal with the consequences of keeping his father s secret. But it may not be as simple as finding a lost child. For The Midnight King holds Nathan s secrets as well as Lucas s, and he is not the only one searching for the truth...Full of unexpected twists and heartrending turns, The Midnight King is a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Chris Whitaker, S.A. Cosby and Ian Rankin. Reminiscent of Mo Hayder at her darkest - OBSERVER Lean, taut, gripping and bloody - CHRIS BROOKMYRE The best book I ve read about a serial killer since Red Dragon - GARETH BROWN

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The fourth incredible installment of Garth Nix s bestselling OLD KINGDOM fantasy series, perfect for fans of His Dark Materials or Game of ThronesBesieged on all sides, Lirael, Sameth and the Disreputable Dog are in for the fight of their lives. Chlorr of the Mask, under the control of the enormously powerful Necromancer Hedge, is determined to free Orannis the Destroyer - the greatest and most powerful Free Magic creature in the history of the Old Kingdom. Only Lirael, newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, and only just beginning to understand her powers as a Remembrancer, has any chance of stopping the Destroyer - although she has no idea how. To make matters worse, Sameth s best friend, Nick, seems to be helping the Destroyer, and there has been no word from the Abhorsen Sabriel or King Touchstone for days. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the rather mixed help of her companions, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. The Old Kingdom - and the world - is depending on her...

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Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined. Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters hidden in an old chest of drawers.Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a different plant. The newest adventure from the award-winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.Three things you’ll find in this book: Solving riddlesMysteryNew friendships

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Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. Lips the colour of blood, the sun an unprecedented orange, train wheels that sound like guilt, and guilt, and guilt : these are just some of the things Mary Ventura begins to notice on her journey to the ninth kingdom. But what is the ninth kingdom? she asks a kind-seeming lady in her carriage. It is the kingdom of the frozen will, comes the reply. There is no going back. Sylvia Plath s strange, dark tale of independence over infanticide, written not long after she herself left home, grapples with mortality in motion. Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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Rules of The Midnight Game: Do not turn on the lights. Do not go to sleep. Do not leave the building.When a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are going to summon the Midnight Man. And once you start the Midnight Game, you must finish it - there s no other way out! Six strangers. One night.But how many survivors? From thriller-horror YA queen, Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One To Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT Win Lose Kill Die, comes her third nail-biting novel about CreepyPasta. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and slasher horror movies like Candyman. With six-character points-of-view, Deddit threads, newspaper articles and DMs, this pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

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COME ONE, COME ALL, STEP INTO THE ENCHANTMENT OF JAZZ AGE CHICAGO AND PARIS IN THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSELThe Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering mystery tale of obsession, revenge, and enduring love. An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning JANICE HALLETT Took hold of my heart and held me captive ANYA BERGMAN I completely surrendered to its magic HESTER MUSSON The story spins, flashing with vivid prose, entrancing mystery and knock-you-off-your-feet romance. A magical ride with unforgettable characters at the helm CARI THOMAS Fans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story RED MAGAZINE- Come children, come children from far and near. Come choose your steed, you galloping knights, to enjoy the fun of the carousel . . .Paris, 1914Detective Laurent Bisset has reluctantly closed a most puzzling case. Fairgoers have been vanishing while riding a dazzling carousel. The only man who could be responsible is behind bars â “ but Laurent cannot explain what happened to those still missing.Chicago, 1920Maisie Marlowe acquires a beautiful, antique carousel, and sets up the Silver Kingdom amusement park. It is a place of delight and wonder â “ until a child goes missing on its most famous ride.When rumours of the Chicago disappearance reach Laurent, he crosses the Atlantic in search of new answers to an old mystery.Together, can he and Maisie uncover the carouselâ ™s secret before it claims another?â “Praise for The Midnight Carousel: It s hard to believe this enchanting novel is a debut. A story of loss, love and grief, and of a woman forging her way in the world. WOMAN HOME, EDITOR S PICK What a special story this is. A brilliant, absorbing ride AMANDA GEARD My favourite book of the year. When I wasn t reading it, it was all I could think about SARAH PENNER A beguiling mystery and a fabulous love story GARETH BROWN Intricate and enchanting FREYA BERRY I adored it . . . Readers are in for a treat MELISSA FU A lavish tapestry that weaves a compelling mystery into a timeless love story. Breathtaking HELEN FIELDS A truly magical book that kept me reading long into the night LOUISE HARE Not since The Night Circus have I felt so pulled into a story of the wonders and terrors of which humans are capable. A beautifully constructed ride into a dazzling history that feels utterly real KATE HEARTFIELD Kept me in delightful suspense about what was real and what was fantastical right till the end. Absolutely magical! BUKI PAPILLON This is THE author to watch! Wow! Gave me all the vibes that The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern did. I was so utterly immersed in the world that Fiza created . . . An absolute work of art - 5* READER REVIEW

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⠜Wordless and eloquent, ⠜The Midnight Fair⠝ offers true enchantment for children ages 3 to 8.⠝ ⠓ The Wall Street JournalFar from the city, but not quite in the countryside, lies a fairground. When night falls, and the fair is empty, something unexpected happens: wild animals emerge from the trees. A brave raccoon pulls a lever, and the rides explode back into bright, neon life. Now, it⠙s time for the woodland creatures to have some fun⠦Bears, foxes, deer, hedgehogs and all manner of woodland animals are given their chance to try the fairground rides ⠓ the carousel, the rollercoaster, the bumper cars and even the tea cups! ⠓ play the arcade games, and indulge in candy floss and popcorn. Can the animals have their fun and still get back to the woods before the sun comes up?This stunning award-winning wordless picture book is packed with clever secondary narratives to follow and characters to spot on each page ⠓ children will spend hours poring over these many hidden details. Perfect for fostering Imagination, developing narrative Skills and promoting visual literacy. - Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Picture Book ⠓ 2021 - Shelf Awareness Best Children s Books of the Year⠜There is mystery, anticipation, alacrity, kindness, collaboration, exploration, compassion; this book will delight its viewers.⠝ ⠓ The School Librarian ⠜bathes every spread in brilliant, theatrical light.⠝ ⠓ Publishers Weekly⠜from the minute the book is opened, the stunning illustrations immerse the reader in the fair, offering them the opportunity to experience it like never before ⠦ and every journey will be a unique one.⠝ ⠓ Just Imagine, Favourite Books of 2022⠜Surprise after surprise emerges for the keen-eyed reader, and not a detail is neglected. The Midnight Fair-like a ride on a Ferris wheel ⠓ will likely elicit entreaties of Again, again!⠝ ⠓ Shelf-Awareness

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A SPELLBINDING TALE OF LOVE AND LOSS, SISTERHOOD AND THE TANGLED THREADS OF FATE. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent seriesThis is how a fairy tale begins . . .Deep in the Hungarian woods, the sacred magic of King Solomon lives on in his descendants. Gathering under the midnight stars, they perform small miracles and none are more gifted than the great Rabbi Isaac and his three daughters. Hannah, bookish and calm, can coax plants to grow even when the weather is bitterly cold. Sarah, defiant and strong, can control the impulsive nature of fire. And Levana, the fey one, can read the path of the stars to decipher their secrets. But darkness is creeping across Europe, threatening the lives of every Jewish person in every village. Each sister will have to make an impossible choice in an effort to survive - and change the fate of their family forever.Enter a magical world of secrets, family ties and fairy tales weaving through history . . . perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Spinning Silver. The Light of the Midnight Stars is storytelling as spellcasting. Rossner has conjured something vivid and wild and true Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies Rossner creates a lush, immersive world . . . The result is as lovely as it is heartbreaking Publishers Weekly Rossner s tale is as lyrical as the slow growth of roots, the quick dance of fire, and the stately procession of the stars. Blending folktale with history, hope with tragedy, its touch will linger on your heart long after you put it down Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series A welcome tribute to Jewish resilience in the face of oppression, imbued with elemental magic, folkloric traditions, and the transcendent power of love Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The Wolf in the WhaleOther novels by Rena Rossner:The Sisters of the Winter Wood

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The third incredible installment of Garth Nix s internationally bestselling OLD KINGDOM fantasy series, perfect for readers of Philip PullmanLirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr, a powerful group of clairvoyant oracles responsible for assisting the Abhorsen and the Royal Family in keeping the Old Kingdom safe from the threat of the Dead. Not only does she look completely different to everyone else, she is long past the age that she should have received the Sight. She feels alone, abandoned, and utterly unsure of who she really is. Meanwhile, across the Wall in Ancelstierre, Prince Sameth is equally lonely. He knows he has a great role to fulfil - he must one day take over as Abhorsen from his mother, Sabriel - but the prospect horrifies him. He fears the Dead, and after a terrifying incident with a rogue Necromancer, he is mortally afraid of his own destiny. But unbeknownst to Lirael and Sameth, they are part of an even greater future plan. The forces of evil are growing once more in the Old Kingdom, and Lirael and Sameth will find themselves at the heart of a desperate mission to stop them.

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Wonka meets Spy Kids - a deliciously dangerous mouth-watering mystery. When Flo and Joseph Wanderday unwrap a Midnight Treats gobstopper, they re expecting to find a sugary sweet, not a mysterious message that kickstarts the adventure of a lifetime. HELP! Trapped in Midnight Forest. Come before it is too late. With adventure in their hearts and sugar in their stomachs, the Wanderdays must find the Midnight Forest, journey through its sweet-themed tricks and trials, and face their greatest threat yet: sweet-factory workers who aren t in control of their own minds... An action-packed, sugar-fuelled adventure by Waterstones Book of the Month author, Clare Povey.

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The Richard and Judy Book Club Pick The #1 eBook Bestseller Uncover the secrets that lie beneath Notting Hill; the captivating new mystery from Sunday Times bestseller Eve Chase â “ now in paperback! A clever mystery that kept me gripped. I loved every word Claire Douglas Passionately emotional, dreamily written and dripping with boho glamour Daily Mail A book you want to race back to Lisa Jewell A wonderful twisty novel of family and secrets Kate Morton Moody, evocative, with a dream-like quality no other author can master Gillian McAllister Lush, evocative, nostalgic; gripping. A true treat of a book Sarah Vaughan Impossible to forget Publishers Weekly, starred review*****Present day Paris: Maggie Parker receives a call. The new owners of her familyâ ™s old Notting Hill home are digging up the basement. Theyâ ™ve no idea what might lie beneath . . .London, twenty-one years earlier: teenaged Maggie, babysitting her little brother, waits in vain for her mother to come home after a night out. Seeking clues to her motherâ ™s mysterious disappearance, she s drawn away from the neighbourhoodâ ™s grand terraces and into its hustling backstreets - and the arms of someone else living on their wits.Over two decades later, the clock is ticking on a secret set to shatter Maggieâ ™s grown-up life. But the draw of the past is irresistible . . . *****Praise for The Midnight Hour: Evocative, beautifully written and absolutely gripping, The Midnight Hour is sensationalâ ™ Rosie Walsh A gripping tale of family secrets Woman s Own I was up all night reading Elizabeth Fremantle Engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully written Anna Mazzola A plot as tightly sprung as a Swiss watch Veronica Henry Absorbing and compulsive . . . a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written story Hazel Gaynor An exquisitely-written, immersive mystery Tammy Cohen I adored every word Gill Paul So vivid, it s like a time machine Tasmina Perry

Objev podobné jako The Midnight Hour - Eve Chase

**THE THRILLING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** If only all history mysteries could be as good as The Midnight Hour The TimesAn old man lies dead and it looks like poison, but his wife isn t the only one who had reason to kill him. Brighton, 1965When theatrical impresario Bert Billington is found dead in his retirement home, no one suspects foul play. But when the postmortem reveals that he was poisoned, suspicion falls on his wife, eccentric ex-Music Hall star Verity Malone. Frustrated by the police response to Bert s death and determined to prove her innocence, Verity calls in private detective duo Emma Holmes and Sam Collins. This is their first real case, but as luck would have it they have a friend on the inside: Max Mephisto is filming a remake of Dracula, starring Seth Billington, Bert s son. But when they question Max, they feel he isn t telling them the whole story.Emma and Sam must vie with the police to untangle the case and bring the killer to justice. They re sure the answers must lie in Bert s dark past and in the glamorous, occasionally deadly, days of Music Hall. But the closer they get to the truth, the more danger they find themselves in...***********PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT HOUR An intricately plotted whodunnit Daily Mail Griffiths writes with verve and wit Irish Times An entertaining period murder mystery Irish Independent Layered with a gripping plot Belfast TelegraphA Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24/04/2022

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LP vinyl - Scott Hutchison, frontman kapely Frightened Rabbit zemřel v květnu 2018 ve věku 36 let. Na jeho poctu natočila řada spřízněných hudebníků desku s předělávkami jeho písniček z alba The Midnight Organ Fight. Scott Hutchison, frontman kapely Frightened Rabbit zemřel v květnu 2018 ve věku 36 let. Na jeho poctu natočila řada spřízněných hudebníků desku s předělávkami jeho písniček z alba The Midnight Organ Fight. Obsah: Biffy Clyro - The Modern Leper Oxford Collapse - I Feel Better Fiskur - Good Arms vs Bad Arms Right On Dynamite - Fast Blood Josh Ritter - Old Old Fashioned Wintersleep - The Twist The Philistines Jr. - Bright Pink Bookmark LP2 Benjamin Gibbard - Keep Yourself Warm Inletts - Extrasupervery Daughter - Poke The Twilight Sad - Floating In The Forth Aaron Dessner amp; Lauren Mayberry - Who'd You Kill Now? Julien Baker - The Modern Leper Piano Bar Fight - The Twist Manchester Orchestra - My Backwards Walk

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Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. The books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren t always what she imagined they d be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger. Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?

Objev podobné jako The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom takes this #1 New York Times bestselling series to haunting new heights! All these ghosts are spooky enough, but it’s downright frightening how great of a read this D D-inspired adventure is, with tabletop antics that fans of Dimension 20 and Critical Role will adore!A desperate call for help interrupts holiday celebrations at the Bureau of Balance, and sends Taako, Magnus and Merle on a high-stakes mission to find and Reclaim a fourth deadly relic: a powerful transmutation stone, hidden somewhere in the depths of a floating arcane laboratory that’s home to the Doctors Maureen and Lucas Miller. An unknown menace has seized control of the stone, and is using it to transform the lab into a virulent pink crystal that spreads to everything it touches.It’s only a matter of time before this sparkling disaster crash-lands, but in order to find the stone and save the whole planet from being King Midased, our heroes will have to fight their way through a gauntlet of rowdy robots and crystal golems, decide whether they can trust the evasive Lucas Miller, and solve the mystery of what?or who?has put them all in peril, before there’s no world left to save.Praise for The Adventure Zone series: Topping the New York Times bestseller list and building out its stories in fascinating new ways . . . it’s become a cultural phenomenon. —Entertainment Weekly Full of charm and snark and wit. Join the party! —Felicia Day, author of Embrace Your Inner Weird The Adventure Zone is fun, hilarious, and also smart. Hey, guys, can I have a cameo next time?” —Adam Savage, MythBusters“My excitement about this existing cannot be dwarfed by anything. You see what I did there.” —Jean Grae, hip-hop artist, actor, and comedian“Gorgeous art—the characters come to life! I am so happy that this graphic novel is a thing that exists in the world.” —Hank Green, author of Crash Course and The Lizzie Bennet DiariesBooks in The Adventure Zone series:The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins (Book 1)The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited (Book 2)The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal (Book 3)The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom (Book 4)The Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour (Book 5)The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game (Book 6)

Objev podobné jako The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom - Griffin McElroy, Carey Pietsch, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy

⠜The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it.⠝ But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon company in the explosive new thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.In Ulster, Northern Ireland, a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash. Her sons swear revenge.In London, Sean Dillon and his colleagues in the ⠘Prime Minister⠙s private army⠙, fresh from defeating a deadly al-Qaeda operation, receive a warning: ⠘You may think you have weakened us, but you have only made us stronger.⠙In Washington, D.C., a special projects director with the CIA, frustrated at not getting permission from the President for his daring anti-terrorism plan, decides to put it in motion anyway.Soon, the ripples from these events will meet and overlap, creating havoc in their wake. Desperate men will act, secrets will be revealed ⠓ and the midnight bell will toll.

Objev podobné jako The Midnight Bell - Jack Higgins

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: simulátor, Další dobrodružství je tuDORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom PC DIGITAL přináší další z nbsp;příběhů Nobyho a jeho přátel. Tentokrát na vás v nbsp;herním světě čeká vyprávění, jež prezentuje průběhu ročních období. Farma v nbsp;DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom PC DIGITAL zabere hodně časuStarejte se o svůj statek. Pěstujte aktivně plodiny. Krmte hospodářská zvířata. Pečujte o ně a následně je prodejte na místním trhu. Generujte finance a pomaličku budujte ranč, který vám budou všichni závidět. Zamiřte díky technologiím do hlubinŽivot si v DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom - PC DIGITAL usnadníte za pomoci pestré škály vychytávek, které má hlavní hrdina k nbsp;dispozici....

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What truths and life lessons can we take away from a seemingly trivial theme park in Orlando, Florida? Father and philosopher Adam Kadlac reflects on his own visits to Walt Disney World, arguing that Disney theme parks are a remarkably fruitful environment in which to reflect on the human condition. On the one hand, engagement with the worlds of Disney is a pervasive feature of many people s everyday experience. On the other hand, the fantastical nature of Disney theme parks casts light on aspects of our lives that may otherwise seem unremarkable. If, on a day out at the Magic Kingdom, we pause to absorb our surroundings, our thoughts can quickly turn to all sorts of important topics and questions: authenticity and pleasure; what it means for corporations to play such a large role in our culture; whether nostalgia is always bad; and, of course, princesses (so, so many princesses. The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life will challenge Disney lovers and sceptics alike to think more deeply about the things that matter to them.

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Frustrated by Christianity? Modern American Evangelicalism has left many feeling that Christianity is partisan, cheap, shallow, and lifeless. But could it be that this current sense of the faith has simply failed to capture the deep, ancient power of what it really means to follow Jesus? Finding the Kingdom takes you on a thoughtfully articulated journey through the writings of great disciples of Jesus from the past. On this walk along the narrow road of true discipleship, you will encounter the Living Jesus for yourself. Full of profound wisdom, Finding the Kingdom offers long-form readings, scripture passages, powerful quotations, simple prayers-all designed to confront you with Jesus Himself, in whose presence you will discover a faith that is costly, rich, alive, and true.

Objev podobné jako Finding the Kingdom - Charni Lewisová, A.W. Tozer, Spurgeon Charles Haddon

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry, comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States.King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later. Eccentric to the point of madness, history tells us that in the years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new kingdom, one separate, apart, and in lieu of Bavaria. A place he could retreat into and rule as he wished. But a question remains: did he succeed? Enter Cotton Malone. After many months, Malone s protégé, Luke Daniels, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group intent on winning Bavarian independence from Germany. Daniels has also managed to gain the trust of the prince of Bavaria, a frustrated second son intent on eliminating his brother, the duke, and restoring the Wittelsbach monarchy, only now with him as king. Everything hinges on a 19th century deed which proves that Ludwig s long-rumored search bore fruit - legal title to lands that Germany, China, and the United States all now want, only for vastly different reasons. In a race across Bavaria for clues hidden in Ludwig s three fairytale castles - Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee - Malone and Daniels battle an ever-growing list of deadly adversaries, all intent on finding the last kingdom.

Objev podobné jako The Last Kingdom - Steve Berry

The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris RiddellStep through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure. . .When Anneshkaâ ™s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know itâ ™s bad news. But Anneshka isnâ ™t their only problem. Mumâ ™s boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home.Can the girls escape Anneshka and find a cure for Mark before itâ ™s too late? Their quest will take them through the door in the tree and further than ever before, into the magical lands of Nedobyt beyond.But there is more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Miro, Imogen and Marie must learn its secrets if theyâ ™re to save their families â “ and stop Anneshka once and for all. . .

Objev podobné jako The Greatest Kingdom - Gibbons Francesca

This new edition of The Fifth Kingdom has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in mycology, including the field s adoption of a new taxonomical framework for fungi as a whole, and the latest advances in molecular genetics. The chapter on fungicides has been updated to include new discoveries. The discussion of poisonous mushrooms has been revised to include newly recognized types (and treatments) of mushroom poisoning. Chapters on medical aspects of mycology and practical uses for fungi have been expanded. Entirely new chaptersâ ”on applications of mycological training, among other topicsâ ”are all written with Kendrick s characteristic clarity, warmth, and humorâ ”the qualities that have helped establish The Fifth Kingdom as one of the best, and most engaging, introductions to mycology.Now in full color, and offering a wealth of new illustrations, this edition also provides readers with access to Bryce Kendrick s extensive online collection of photographs, charts, and other visual resources.

Objev podobné jako The Fifth Kingdom - Bryce Kendrick

Mirabelle s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle is having a sleepover at her best friend Carlotta s house, and the pair have been told they are absolutely not allowed to go in big sister Edith s bedroom. Surely a little look can t hurt, so they decide to sneak in when Edith goes out. But while exploring, they accidentally break one of Edith s treasured possessions. Mirabelle and Carlotta are going to be in big trouble if Edith finds out. What are they going to do?Mirabelle and the Midnight Feast is a magical tale about friendship, siblings, and the importance of owning up to your mistakes. Will they be able to overcome their differences and come together for a midnight feast? Find out in this hilarious and heart-warming story.

Objev podobné jako Mirabelle and the Midnight Feast - Harriet Muncaster

The Old Kingdom is a place of free magic, necromancers and ancient spirits bound to elemental forces. Who will guard the living when the dead arise?Sabriel has spent most of her young life far away from the magical realm of the Old Kingdom, and the Dead that roam it.

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Bronte Tempestra is back for another fun-filled adventure at Sir Sebastian s School for Squires!When Bronte hears that the Sun Bolt has been stolen from her friend Ellie s kingdom, she feels certain that the Weather Witch is to blame. Will the realm s knights step forward and stop her once and for all? Or is it going to be down to Bronte to set things right again?But when a sneaky midnight quest to the Vanishing Kingdom goes seriously wrong, Bronte finds herself far from Sir Sebastian s School for Squires and with little clue about how she s even going to get home. Fortunately, Bronte has made herself some friends in high places, and together they just might be able to find their way back and save the day!The final thrilling adventure in this fun-filled fantasy series for readers aged 7 and up, packed with illustrations.Perfect for fans of RAINBOW GREY and WITCH WARS.

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When four isolated elderly people die back-to-back at the same hospital by jumping out of the sixth-floor window, Su-Yeon doesn t understand why she s the only one at her precinct that seems to care. But her colleagues at the police force dismiss the case as a series of unfortunate suicides due to the patients loneliness. But Su-Yeon doesn t have the privilege of looking away: her dearest friend, Grandma Eun-Shim, lives on the sixth floor, and Su-Yeon is terrified that something will happen to her next.As Su-Yeon begins her investigation alone, she runs into a mysterious woman named Violette at the crime scene. Violette claims to be a vampire hunter, searching for her ex-lover, Lily, and is insistent that a vampire is behind the mysterious deaths. Su-Yeon is skeptical at first, but when a fifth victim jumps from the window, her investigation reveals the body was completely drained of blood. Desperate to discover the cause of the deaths, Su-Yeon considers Violette s explanation-that something supernatural is involved.The Midnight Shift is a gripping mystery, overflowing with commentary about societal isolation and loneliness, the sharp knife of grief, and the effects of marginalization, perfect for readers of Cursed Bunny; Woman, Eating; and A Certain Hunger.

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The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!â ˜Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallierâ ™s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.â ™ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!Surviving their first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was no easy feat, yet Jack and his buddies waste no time springing to action against some of the nastiest, most evil monsters around. When Jack discovers his Louisville Slicer has new, otherworldly powers, he s thrown into epic training to find out what kind of destruction the blade can wield. But between fighting off zombies, fleeing from strange, glowy Vine-Thingies erupting from the ground, and squeezing in a video game session or two, there s barely time left to figure out what s wrong with their buddy, Dirk, who s been acting weird any time he s around the undead. When an unexpected villain appears, can Jack and his friends save themselves â “ and the rest of the world â “ from cosmic domination?The fifth book in a hilarious monster adventure series. With fresh, funny illustrations on every page, this is perfect for fans of comics and graphic novels aged 8 and over.The Last Kids on Earth series:The Last Kids on EarthThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie ParadeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare KingThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic BeyondThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight BladeThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road

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The Midnight Rose is a spellbinding tale of family secrets, sacrifice and the everlasting power of love, from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series. India, 1911. Anahita Chavan, from a noble but impoverished family, forms a lifelong friendship with the headstrong Princess Indira, the privileged daughter of Indian royalty.Becoming the princess s official companion, Anahita accompanies her friend to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets Donald Astbury â “ reluctant heir to the magnificent Astbury Estate â “ and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet.But, when her turbulent relationship takes an unexpected turn, she s relieved that her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, will take her away from the glare of publicity to the wilds of Dartmoor, England. Shortly after filming begins at the now-crumbling Astbury Hall, Ari Malik, Anahita s great-grandson, arrives unexpectedly, on a quest to explore his family s past. As Rebecca and Ari begin to unravel the dark secrets that haunt the Astbury dynasty, what they discover will change everything . . .

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This novel is as chilling as it is poignant. My advice? Read it with the lights on. â ” Megan Collins, author of The Family PlotThree sisters. Three keys. Three unspeakable horrors.The Finch sisters once spent long, hot summers exploring the dozens of abandoned properties littering their dying townâ ”until they found an impossible home with an endless hall of doorsâ ¦and three keys left waiting for them. Curious, fearless, they stepped inside their chosen rooms, and experienced horrors they never dared speak of again.Now, years later, youngest sister Claire has been discovered dead in that old, desiccated house. Haunted by their sisterâ ™s suicide and the memories of a past theyâ ™ve struggled to forget, Meg and Esther find themselves at bitter odds. As they navigate the tensions of their brittle relationship, they draw unsettling lines between Claireâ ™s death, their own haunted memories, and a long-ago loss no one in their family has ever been able to face. With the house once again pulling them ever-closer, Meg and Esther must find the connection between their sisterâ ™s death and the shadow that has chased them across the yearsâ ¦before the darkness claims them, too.As emotional as it is haunting, Through the Midnight Door explores the sometimes-fragile bonds of sisterhood and the way deeply rooted trauma can pass from generation to generation. A gorgeously realized, deeply affecting horror story about sisterhood, secrets, and all the things that can haunt someone. â ” Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn

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All her mother left her was a clue to a family secret. But is it a mystery best left unsolved?For decades Emma Bowen has hoped she and her mother, Margaret, might find a way back into each other’s lives. Even as a child, her strongest connection to her mother was a painting Margaret created before Emma was born, of a little girl lost in a maze. So when Margaret dies, gifting the painting to a total stranger, Emma is consumed by grief—for her mother, the little girl, and the relationship they never had.Clearing out her mother’s seaside flat, Emma is faced with a mountain of possessions and paperwork from a life she knows so little about. When she discovers something that throws doubt over everything she’s ever been told about Margaret’s past, Emma must decide whether to pull at the thread of secrets and lies. Will the truth help her through her grief—or reveal a loss that runs deeper than she ever imagined?Revised edition: Previously published as The Girl in the Maze, this edition of The Girl in the Midnight Maze includes editorial revisions.

Objev podobné jako The Girl in the Midnight Maze - Cathy Hayward

#39;A beautiful book #39; - Tristan Gooley #39;A splendid book - lively, affectionately observed, capturing the extraordinary range and variety of the Parks and all that is inspiring about our landscape #39; - Rory StewartA celebration of the nation #39;s most beautiful places, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the national parks.The United Kingdom is home to no fewer than 15 national parks. These astonishingly diverse locations range from the sub-arctic mountains of the Cairngorms in Scotland to the ancient woodlands and vineyards of England #39;s South Downs; from the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast in Wales to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District.Home to some of our most precious wildlife, the national parks of the UK were created to protect our cultural heritage and strengthen our connection with nature. This inspirational journey through the parks captures the spirit of the British landscape and contains almost 200 stunning photographs.

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Bombay, New Year s Eve, 1949As India celebrates the arrival of a momentous new decade, Inspector Persis Wadia stands vigil in the basement of Malabar House, home to the city s most unwanted unit of police officers. Six months after joining the force she remains India s first female police detective, mistrusted, sidelined and now consigned to the midnight shift.And so, when the phone rings to report the murder of prominent English diplomat Sir James Herriot, the country s most sensational case falls into her lap.As 1950 dawns and India prepares to become the world s largest republic, Persis, accompanied by Scotland Yard criminalist Archie Blackfinch, finds herself investigating a case that is becoming more political by the second. Navigating a country and society in turmoil, Persis, smart, stubborn and untested in the crucible of male hostility that surrounds her, must find a way to solve the murder - whatever the cost.

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A pacy, evocative dark historical thriller about a working-class private detective in 1920s London’s Soho, who has grown up alongside the morally dubious characters who are key to cracking the cases he investigates, for fans of Dominic Nolan and Laura Shepherd Robinson.When Cockney private detective George Harley saves a young girl’s life on a dark London night in 1929, he doesn’t realise it marks the beginning of an investigation which will change his life forever. The incendiary novel which inspired the girl’s abduction also seems to be linked to a series of grisly murders that are taking place on Harley’s patch, and though he’s delighted to be asked by Scotland Yard to help find the killer before they strike again, he could do without the local razor- and cosh-wielding mobsters thinking he’s a police informant. Set during the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, Harley’s world is a far cry from the country house of an Agatha Christie whodunnit. This working-class sleuth does his ‘sherlocking’ in the frowzy alleyways and sleazy nightclubs of Soho – the city’s underbelly – peopled with lowlife ponces, jaded streetwalkers, and Jewish and Maltese gangsters: a world of grubby bedsits, all-night cafés, egg and chips, and Gold Flake cigarettes.Here, the midnight streets are black as pitch and, as Harley finds himself embroiled in the macabre mysteries of a city in which truth is as murky as the pea-souper smog, he begins to realise he may never find a way out.

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SHORTLISTED FOR MILITARY HISTORY MATTERS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024Includes all the key individuals that inspired the final season of Netflix s Vikings: Valhalla and the brand-new BBC drama King and Conqueror. Bloody battles, political intrigues and dynastic marriages all played a part in shaping a nascent England. Battle for the Island Kingdom is a rich history of the violent six decades when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and ultimately Normans vied for the English crown before the seismic Battle of Hastings determined the fate of England for centuries. Discover the defining personalities of the age, from the English king Aethelred and his nemesis Viking Svein Forkbeard to Cnut who forged an empire across England and Scandinavia only for his Norman queen Emma and Saxon consort Aelfifu to pit his sons against each other. We discover how the power-hungry Earl Godwin plays all sides until his own son Harold eventually seizes the crown and why Harold s brother Tostig chose to betray both him and his people for the Norman William the Bastard, who would become William the Conqueror. This is a gripping tale of divided loyalties, treason and military might by master storyteller Don Hollway, author of the critically acclaimed The Last Viking.

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The bestselling author of The King in the North turns his attention to the obscure era of British history known as the age of Arthur . Not just a valuable book, but a distinctive one as well Tom Holland, Sunday Times An accessible and illuminating book Gerard de Groot, The Times A fascinating picture of Britain s new-found independence This EnglandSomewhere between the departure of the Roman legions in the early fifth century and the arrival of Augustine s Christian mission at the end of the sixth, the kingdoms of Early Medieval Britain were formed. But by whom? And out of what?The First Kingdom is a skilfully wrought investigation of this mysterious epoch, synthesizing archaeological research carried out over the last forty years to tease out reality from the myth. Max Adams presents an image of post-Roman Britain whose resolution is high enough to show the emergence of distinct political structures in the sixth century â “ polities that survive long enough to be embedded in the medieval landscape, recorded in the lines of river, road and watershed, and memorialized in place names.

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In the early 1850s, during the twilight of the Qing dynasty, word spread of a major revolution brewing in the provinces. The leader of this movement - who called themselves the Taiping - was Hong Xiuquan, a failed civil servant who claimed to be the son of God and the brother of Jesus Christ. As the revolt grew and battles raged across the empire, all signs pointed to a Taiping victory and to the inauguration of a modern, industrialized and pro-Western China. Soon, however, Britain and the United States threw their support behind the Qing, rapidly quashing the Taiping and rendering futile years of bloodshed. In Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom, Stephen Platt recounts the events of the rebellion and its brutal suppression in spellbinding detail. It is an essential and enthralling history of the rise and fall of a movement that, a century and a half ago, might have launched China into the modern world.

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Utterly immersive Roshani Chokshi, bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesSet in the world of the Winner s Trilogy, The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us - and the lies we tell ourselves.Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colours. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.But then she encounters is, a rakish traveller from far away, who whispers rumours that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.

Objev podobné jako The Midnight Lie - Marie Rutkoski

When Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can t resist going to watch. But when the glamorous star of the film vanishes the friends realize they have a new mystery to solve!Has the star been kidnapped by a crazed fan? Could she have run off with her boyfriend? Or did she venture into the manor s attic at midnight and fall foul of the legendary ghost that haunts the old house?The second gripping mystery in this exciting new adventure series!

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Inside the Hermit Kingdom charts the history of Albanian football from 1945 to 1991, when the country was ruled by modern Europe s most brutal and oppressive regime. The book features a chronology of Albanian football history interspersed with iconic games that shaped the nation s favourite sport. It details the matchday experience in Stalinist Albania, tells the story of a league footballer during the regime years and charts the growth of street football in Hoxhaist Tirana. You ll read about the demise of The Party and Stalinism in Albania and the effects their disintegration had on football, peering beyond 1991 into a future riddled with conflict, uncertainty and, oddly, hope. The era is brought to life by the accounts of Albanians who lived through it, which capture the importance of football to a populace starved of any other source of communal enjoyment. The otherworldliness and innate cruelty of the Stalinist regime provide a terrifying backdrop to their tales.

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Nora s life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

Objev podobné jako The Midnight Library - Matt Haig

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues!Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits...Glory knows the dragon world is wrong about her tribe. After all, she isn t as lazy as a RainWing -- she isn t lazy at all! Maybe she wasn t meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, as the older dragons constantly remind her, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly... except, of course, no one knows it.When the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that no dragon could ever call dangerous. They nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don t realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- in the middle of the war.

Objev podobné jako Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom (b