The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall


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For nearly 10,000 years, the Trials have been a sacred tradition... But when all of the twelve-year-old children in Ranewood are banished into the nearest spectral forest, they quickly realize that the Ildarwood is not nearly as safe as they were told. Stalked by faceless hunters whose souls have been ravaged by Trials past, the children - now Ildarbound - must learn to control one of nine elements from the spirit realm to save the Ildarwood, their families, and themselves from an ancient spectral Blight. Who will master their abilities and rise to fight the growing threat? And who will lose their souls to the faceless hunters? Their stories are about to unfold… The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall is the illustrated first book in S.C. Selvyn's debut epic fantasy series. Written for imaginative teens and adults alike, there is something for everyone in this intricately-woven tale about incredible children who must learn how to use their unique gifts, not just to survive... but to thrive! Read it once, and you are bound to be inspired. Read it twice, and you'll uncover countless hidden layers that add incredible depth to the story's already rich details. This edition includes a map of Ranewood, twenty-eight chapter illustrations, and an appendix with detailed lore about the world of the Ildarwood.




The Trials of Ildarwood: Fall of the Forsaken


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"Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Maze Runner" in this inspirational fantasy adventure! When four children are told their elemental gifts will leave them cursed, they must make a life-changing choice: explore the treacherous reaches of the Ildarwood in a desperate attempt to change their fates, or surrender to a life as outcasts. “Fall of the Forsaken” is the harrowing precursor to the Trials of Ildarwood series, an intricately-woven epic fantasy series. Taking place nineteen years before the prologue in “Spectres of the Fall,” this inspiring tale provides a brief yet exciting introduction to an imaginative world with vast lore, diverse cultures, and a fascinating history. The Ildarwood is calling. The adventure of a lifetime is about to begin!




Marie Curie


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Marie Curie is the only woman in history to win the Nobel Prize in two fields—physics and chemistry. Her amazing story and groundbreaking work are the subjects of this essential volume, notable for incorporating personal documents, photographs, and other primary sources to support the details of Curie’s life. Readers will recognize the heroism of Curie in the face of great challenges. For example, women in Poland during Curie’s school years could not obtain a university degree—she had to travel to France to study. They will also appreciate how Curie’s work in X-ray technology was applied to medicine, saving the lives of millions.




None of the Above


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A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she's intersex . . . and what happens when her secret is revealed to the entire school. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, None of the Above is a thought-provoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something in between. What if everything you knew about yourself changed in an instant? When Kristin Lattimer is voted homecoming queen, it seems like another piece of her ideal life has fallen into place. She's a champion hurdler with a full scholarship to college and she's madly in love with her boyfriend. In fact, she's decided that she's ready to take things to the next level with him. But Kristin's first time isn't the perfect moment she's planned—something is very wrong. A visit to the doctor reveals the truth: Kristin is intersex, which means that though she outwardly looks like a girl, she has male chromosomes, not to mention boy "parts." Dealing with her body is difficult enough, but when her diagnosis is leaked to the whole school, Kristin's entire identity is thrown into question. As her world unravels, can she come to terms with her new self?




The Ruins of the Crown.


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The ruins of the crown is a story set in a fictional world and revolves around the life of Chandrasekhar, an exiled prince who is trying to rebuild an army along with his friend Akula and Swanraabhaya to reclaim his kingdom. It is not as easy as it seems because there is a threat from the Shadow Empire. Will Chandrasekhar be able to reclaim his home or will he die trying? This is a story full of adventure and fun to read.




Deadly


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It's all fun and games until everybody gets hurt. Spencer, Hanna, Emily, and Aria are forced to watch as all their secrets finally come to light, from their littlest lies to their darkest deeds. Now, one by one, the girls' worlds come crashing down around them. Spencer gets kicked out of Princeton. Hanna gets kicked out of her dad's campaign - and his heart. Emily gets kicked to the curb. And Aria may get kicked out of the country. Thanks to me, these girls have lost everything - except their lives, of course. But I'm not done yet. And if my deadly plan succeeds, the pretty little liars will have finally told their last lie. . .




Chronicles of Pelenor


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She stole a powerful artefact. He resurrected an ancient evil. They are mortal enemies and only one can survive... but both of them may be doomed in this heartrending saga of intrigue and betrayal. When orphan Harper takes a legendary Dragonheart, she unwittingly signs her own death warrant. Searching for the elven king's missing Dragonheart is his ruthless spymaster Dimitri - who has his own secret agenda to revolutionise the Kingdom of Pelenor - but the Dragonheart is only the beginning. To further his cause, Dimitri raises a revolutionary from beyond the grave. He realises too late that he did not raise an ally... but a dark, ancient power, hell bent on revenge. And Dimitri is bound to his cause. Trapped and thrust into the middle of rising conflict, Harper and Dimitri are forced to ally to survive. When Harper unexpectedly uncovers her identity, the truth will pit all against her, for Harper holds great darkness within her, yet, she is the crux to prevailing against the oncoming cataclysm. War comes for Pelenor. The Dark One will have his dominion. The ultimate sacrifice will be required - but who will give it, and will it be enough? Resilience and the strength to stand in the face of adversity is tested in this powerful epic fantasy series of morally grey characters, loyalty and romance, betrayal and intrigue, and a desperate struggle against impending devastation that has left thousands of readers wanting more. Praise for the series includes; ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "It pulled on every single emotion available to the soul. You will laugh, you will cry, you will smile, you will want more." - Goodreads Reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "An epic ending in the best of high fantasy. The mixture of good and evil, darkness and light, and hope and despair carries you through from the first page to the last." - Amazon Reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I couldn't put it down. The characters are so well written and believable they are almost real." - Amazon Reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The best fantasy series I've read in recent years." - Amazon Reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A wild ride from the beginning. I sobbed at several parts. Meg has done such a great job of making me truly care for these characters." - Amazon Reviewer The Chronicles of Pelenor is perfect for fans of Sylvia Mercedes' Venatrix Chronicles, JA Andrews' The Keeper Chronicles, and Elise Kova's Air Awakens, who love richly woven sagas of characters striving to overcome adversity from within and without, against a backdrop of an epic-scale world that comes alive on the page. This is a complete series collection including Heart of Dragons, Court of Shadows, Order of Valxiron, and Mark of Fate. Read the Chronicles of Pelenor now for just 99c, or free in Kindle Unlimited.




Maze of Dystopia


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'Maze of Dystopia' is the debut narrative by Shatavisha Chakravorty. The story is fictional and takes us through the journey of a young woman trying to figure out the ways of the world. The struggle to figure out the path to the garden of Uthopia is very much real and is something every millennial will be able to relate to.




The Settlement's Cradle


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They took them from their homes. They might not be the first to fight back. But can they be the first to win? When Skye is dragged away from home in broad daylight, along with a hundred others, she knows nobody is coming to their rescue. Brought to a place thought to have been uninhabited since the world first ended, they serve one purpose; to colonise the Epizon's reclaimed lands. Once able to live her life as she wished, even in secret, their every move is now watched, their days spent doing the will of the Governor, caught in the middle of a war between those that brought them there, and the people the land was stolen from. But abiding by the rules has never been Skye's strong suit and, before long, living beneath the rule of corrupt and violent wardens pushes her to find a way out. One way or another, she'll be free of this place-even if it means death. If you like headstrong protagonists, enemies to lovers, found family, and tales of rebellion, you will adore this intense, high-stakes series.




Pretty Little Liars #12: Burned


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#1 New York Times bestselling series The twelfth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars. High school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have made some terrible mistakes, but nothing compares to what they did last spring break. Now the girls are packing their bags for a Caribbean cruise, hoping the trip will be a much-needed vacation from their stalker, A. But they should know by now that A won't be left high and dry. Sure enough, A shows up on deck, ready to send these pretty little liars to a watery grave. . . . . Full of unexpected twists and shocking revelations, Burned is the twelfth book in New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard’s compelling Pretty Little Liars series.