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Daphne Du Maurier and Her Sisters: The Hidden Lives of Piffy, Bird, and Bing
by Jane DunnCelebrated novelist Daphne Du Maurier and her sisters, eclipsed by her fame, are revealed in all their surprising complexity in this riveting new biography. The middle sister in a famous artistic dynasty, Daphne du Maurier is one of the master storytellers of our time, author of 'Rebecca,' 'Jamaica Inn,' 'My Cousin Rachel,' and short stories, 'Don't Look Now' and the terrifying 'The Birds,' among many. Her stories were made memorable by the iconic films they inspired, three of them classic Hitchcock chillers. But her sisters Angela and Jeanne, a writer and an artist of talent, had creative and romantic lives even more bold and unconventional than Daphne's own. In this group biography they are considered side by side, as they were in life, three sisters who grew up during the 20th century in the glamorous hothouse of a theatrical family dominated by a charismatic and powerful father. This family dynamic reveals the hidden lives of Piffy, Bird & Bing, full of social non-conformity, love, rivalry and compulsive make-believe, their lives as psychologically complex as a Daphne du Maurier novel.
Dappled Annie and the Tigrish
by Mary McCallumA beautiful story of nature, family, bravery, and a touch of something magical. There are faces in the hedge at the end of the garden, and a nest of tiny fantails, and that's where nine-year-old Annie gets to play one hot summer while her father works up at the lighthouse. One after another, an earthquake and a terrible wind leave Annie with losses that seem irreplaceable, and her little brother Robbie emerges as the only person who can help her find what she's lost―him and the tigrish.
Dar voz al niño: Ser los padres que nuestros hijos necesitan
by Yvonne Laborda«Mejorar el vínculo afectivo con los niños debería ser la prioridad.» No es casualidad que este libro haya caído en tus manos, pues los libros, al igual que las personas y las experiencias, nos llegan y aparecen en nuestra vida en el momento oportuno: cuando estamos realmente preparados para recibirlos. En Dar voz al niño encontrarás -en lugar de teorías, métodos, estrategias, o modas- una guía que te acompañará en el camino para poder sentir a tu niño interior y también para dar voz a los niños de tu vida. Yvonne Laborda, a través de explicaciones cercanas, ejemplos cotidianos y ejercicios prácticos, te ayudará a conectar con las vivencias infantiles, a que les pongas nombre y a que aprendas a validarlas sin caer en interpretaciones ni juicios para así poder mejorar el vínculo afectivo. Un camino de autoconocimiento profundo necesario, que te permitirá conseguir una mirada de complacencia, intimidad y cariño hacia tus hijos. Un imprescindible para quienes quieren sentirse acompañados en el viaje de ser padres. Críticas:«Imprescindible. Yvonne da voz a nuestras sensaciones dormidas. Es una maravilla. Lo recomiendo a cualquier persona, ya sean padres, maestros, abuelos, tíos... Cuando lo empecé a leer, empecé seleccionando párrafos que consideraba fundamentales para llevar a la práctica en mi día a día. Al terminar el libro me di cuenta de que prácticamente tengo subrayado el 85 % del mismo... Cada una de las palabras del libro resultan de una utilidad extrema para los tiempos que corren.»Ana Isabel (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Necesario. Libro de cabecera y consulta a partir de ahora. Gracias por ayudar a nuestros hijos a obtener de nosotros lo que les corresponde legítimamente. Ojalá hubiera un ejemplar en todos los hogares.»Esther Díaz (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Un auténtico tesoro. Para tenerlo siempre a mano y no bajar la guardia. Como dice Yvonne, para llegar a ser lo que nuestros hijos necesitan, tomando consciencia de la influencia que ha tenido nuestra infancia en los padres y madres que somos hoy.»Kilaas(Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Imprescindible. Es un libro maravilloso. No habla sobre técnicas para educar a los niños, ni sobre qué hacer para que hagan tal cosa o dejen de hacer esa otra, tampoco sobre cómo conseguir que los niños sean tal o cual, sino que es un libro para reflexionar sobre las madres y padres que queremos ser, sobre el legado de amor y respecto que queremos dejar a nuestros hijos y por tanto, nuestro granito de arena a la humanidad. Habla sobre el ejemplo que queremos dar. Habla de amar a todos los niños que son y qué fuimos. A los niños que serán. Habla de superación, de cerrar heridas. De ser las personas que nos gustaría ser y dejar que nuestros niños se conviertan en las personas que ya son. Habla del respeto, del amor, de la comprensión. Ivonne Laborda ha escrito un libro maravilloso, os invito a seguirla por las redes sociales, a leer y releer si libro, y hacer sus cursos (yo todavía no he podido hacerlos, pero tienen que ser maravillosos).»Oliva (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas])
Dar voz al niño: Ser los padres que nuestros hijos necesitan
by Yvonne Laborda«Mejorar el vínculo afectivo con los niños debería ser la prioridad.» No es casualidad que este libro haya caído en tus manos, pues los libros, al igual que las personas y las experiencias, nos llegan y aparecen en nuestra vida en el momento oportuno: cuando estamos realmente preparados para recibirlos. En Dar voz al niño encontrarás -en lugar de teorías, métodos, estrategias, o modas- una guía que te acompañará en el camino para poder sentir a tu niño interior y también para dar voz a los niños de tu vida. Yvonne Laborda, a través de explicaciones cercanas, ejemplos cotidianos y ejercicios prácticos, te ayudará a conectar con las vivencias infantiles, a que les pongas nombre y a que aprendas a validarlas sin caer en interpretaciones ni juicios para así poder mejorar el vínculo afectivo. Un camino de autoconocimiento profundo necesario, que te permitirá conseguir una mirada de complacencia, intimidad y cariño hacia tus hijos. Un imprescindible para quienes quieren sentirse acompañados en el viaje de ser padres. Críticas:«Imprescindible. Yvonne da voz a nuestras sensaciones dormidas. Es una maravilla. Lo recomiendo a cualquier persona, ya sean padres, maestros, abuelos, tíos... Cuando lo empecé a leer, empecé seleccionando párrafos que consideraba fundamentales para llevar a la práctica en mi día a día. Al terminar el libro me di cuenta de que prácticamente tengo subrayado el 85 % del mismo... Cada una de las palabras del libro resultan de una utilidad extrema para los tiempos que corren.»Ana Isabel (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Necesario. Libro de cabecera y consulta a partir de ahora. Gracias por ayudar a nuestros hijos a obtener de nosotros lo que les corresponde legítimamente. Ojalá hubiera un ejemplar en todos los hogares.»Esther Díaz (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Un auténtico tesoro. Para tenerlo siempre a mano y no bajar la guardia. Como dice Yvonne, para llegar a ser lo que nuestros hijos necesitan, tomando consciencia de la influencia que ha tenido nuestra infancia en los padres y madres que somos hoy.»Kilaas(Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas]) «Imprescindible. Es un libro maravilloso. No habla sobre técnicas para educar a los niños, ni sobre qué hacer para que hagan tal cosa o dejen de hacer esa otra, tampoco sobre cómo conseguir que los niños sean tal o cual, sino que es un libro para reflexionar sobre las madres y padres que queremos ser, sobre el legado de amor y respecto que queremos dejar a nuestros hijos y por tanto, nuestro granito de arena a la humanidad. Habla sobre el ejemplo que queremos dar. Habla de amar a todos los niños que son y qué fuimos. A los niños que serán. Habla de superación, de cerrar heridas. De ser las personas que nos gustaría ser y dejar que nuestros niños se conviertan en las personas que ya son. Habla del respeto, del amor, de la comprensión. Ivonne Laborda ha escrito un libro maravilloso, os invito a seguirla por las redes sociales, a leer y releer si libro, y hacer sus cursos (yo todavía no he podido hacerlos, pero tienen que ser maravillosos).»Oliva (Opinión de Amazon [5 de 5 estrellas])
Dara Palmer's Major Drama
by Emma Shevah"'The lead role of Maria in The Sound of Music goes to ..."I could practically hear her say "Dara Palmer." This was going to be my big break! But what really came out of my teacher's mouth was "Ella Moss-Daniels."My heart went huuuuggggggghhhhht.Dara Palmer longs for stardom-but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she get suspicious. It can't be because she's not the best. She was born to be a famous movie star. It must because she's adopted from Cambodia and doesn't look like a typical fraulein. (That's German for girl.) So irrepressible Dara comes up with a genius plan to shake up the school: write a play about her own life. Then she'll have to be the star.Praise for Dream On, Amber:A Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for YouthA Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015"[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack."-Booklist Starred review "A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse." -Kirkus Starred review"Amber's effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start." -Publishers Weekly Starred review"By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last." -School Library Journal Starred review
Darcy's First Sleepover
by Julie FortenberryA gently reassuring picture book about the milestone of a first sleepover, for fans of The Invisible String by Patrice Karst and Wemberly Worries by Kevin Henkes.Every night at home, Darcy brushes her teeth with strawberry toothpaste; she snuggles in bed with Little Cat; and she falls asleep to the sound of her dad washing the dishes. But tonight, Darcy is having her very first sleepover! Even though it’s at her cousin Kayla’s house, it still feels a little daunting. Kayla has peppermint toothpaste, a baby bear named Charlotte, and howling winds outside her window. Darcy misses her dad and her own cozy bedroom. Should she ask her aunt to take her home? This rewarding tale celebrates the excitement of new experiences and the power of quiet growth. Backmatter also included shedding light on steps parents can take when helping kids prepare for their first sleepover!Christy Ottaviano Books
Dare You (Shade Me #2)
by Jennifer BrownIn the second book of the suspenseful Shade Me trilogy, perfect for fans of Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars and Kimberly McCreight's The Outliers, Nikki Kill becomes embroiled in another mystery with the gorgeous Detective Martinez when she discovers that the Hollises are trying frame her for the murder of Peyton Hollis—and only her synesthesia can help her unravel the dark truth.Nikki Kill didn't realize that trying to find out who killed Peyton Hollis would tangle her in a web of dangerous family secrets that would rock her identity to the core. But now that Nikki knows the truth, the all-powerful Hollises want to frame her for Peyton's murder. And now Nikki's only chance at escaping the cold black bars of prison or the crimson grip of death is teaming up with the enigmatic Detective Martinez and relying on an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of clues...
Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World
by Catherine Avril Morris Lizzie VelasquezYouTube personality and celebrated motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez shows us how we can learn to accept all parts of ourselves and others, and in doing so create a more compassionate world. Born with a rare genetic condition, Lizzie Velasquez always knew she was different, but not until she was older did she understand what that meant to others. At 17 years old, when she came across a viral video entitled "World's Ugliest Woman," only to discover that it featured her, she could no longer ignore what set her apart. She devoted herself to investigating the underlying sources of bullying and standing up on behalf of victims everywhere, creating one of the web's most popular YouTube channels and a TED talk that has drawn tens of millions of viewers. In this daring, inspirational book, Lizzie reveals the hidden forces that give rise to self-doubt, shame, and cruelty, and empowers us to redirect them to unlock empathy and kindness for ourselves and others. Through her own battles with anxiety and coping with disappointment, she demonstrates how we can overcome obstacles in our path and move forward with greater positivity and the right mental attitude. Brilliantly drawing on Lizzie's wisdom and sentiment, Dare to Be Kind presents the path to acceptance, love, and tolerance, and provides a framework to help us lead confident, resilient lives and, ultimately, forge a radically kind world.
Dare to Fall
by Estelle MaskameA brand new book from the internationally bestselling author of Did I Mention I Love YouThe higher the stakes, the greater the fall.MacKenzie Rivers knows the kind of impact death can have on those it leaves behind. She's felt that grief firsthand. So when Jaden, her crush and almost-boyfriend, loses his parents in a car accident, MacKenzie steps back. It might not be the right thing to do, but with an alcoholic mother and a father who deals with their family problems by not dealing at all, self-preservation is her only option. Then the pair meet by chance one night, reunited for the first time in months. Before MacKenzie can throw up her walls again, old feelings resurface and new memories are made. MacKenzie has missed Jaden more than anything. But can she dare to fall for the one person she's so afraid of growing close to?Praise for Did I Mention I Love You:"A solid romance with a tantalizing helping of forbidden love." —Booklist on Did I Mention I Love You?
Dare to Love
by Tara Taylor QuinnToo Hot To HandleWhen policewoman Andrea Parker was assigned to train six male officers for the DARE program, she certainly didn't expect someone like Doug Avery to be among the trainees. Doug was the kind of guy who instinctively resisted authority, who got his kicks by using other people-especially her-as the butt of his crude jokes. What could he possibly know about being a good example to street kids?Andrea knew she should throw Doug out of the program. But she couldn't make herself do it. Beneath his strutting arrogance, she sensed a hidden vulnerability. Maybe he did know something about hardship, about courage....
Dare to Love Your Husband Well: A 90-Day Devotional for Christ-Centered Wives
by Sara DaigleWhat does it look like to love your husband well, according to the Bible? It doesn’t mean being a “perfect” wife. After all, if we were perfect, we wouldn’t need Jesus! And it doesn’t mean living up to every single one of your husband’s expectations—nowhere in the Bible will you find a command to give up who God created you to be in favor of who your husband wants you to be. So what does it mean? Dare to Love Your Husband Well is an interactive devotional and journal designed to lead you to a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God and with your husband. Each day includes a Bible verse, a short prayer, a journaling prompt and space for meditative writing, and a dare. That’s right, a dare! Because getting to a place of deeper intimacy can be scary—it requires vulnerability and risk taking, and probably some tough soul searching. What are the blocks keeping you from the kind of marriage God designed? Are there idols in your life that you need to lay down in order to make room for the blessings God has in store for you? Or maybe you have a vague sense of dissatisfaction that you’ve never taken the time to define, never mind figure out what to do about it. Sometimes loving your husband well means telling him what you need. Are you afraid to speak out loud what you really want from your partner and best friend? With Dare to Love Your Husband Well, you will be challenged to pray for your husband, to recognize his strengths, to voice your desires, to discover his unique needs, and to experience the kind of intimacy God intends for your marriage.
Dare to be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World
by Lizzie Velasquez'Lizzie has been able to embody the power of hope and compassion in everything she does. Stories like hers keep me inspired every day.' Michelle Obama'Lizzie is making our culture a kinder one by encouraging people to undermine hate through self-acceptance and everyday acts of empathy. Her heart and humour shine through on every page!' -Lilly Singh, entertainer, comedian and author of How to Be a BawseCelebrated motivational speaker and YouTube sensation Lizzie Velasquez shows us how we can learn to accept all parts of ourselves and others to create a culture of kindness and a more compassionate world.Born with a rare genetic condition, Lizzie Velasquez always knew she was different, but it wasn't until she was much older that she understood what that meant to others. At seventeen she came across a viral video entitled 'World's Ugliest Woman'- only to discover that it featured her. In response, she decided to stand up on behalf of victims everywhere and created one of YouTube's most popular motivational channels and a TEDx talk that has drawn tens of millions of viewers. In this daring, inspiring book, Lizzie reveals the hidden forces that give rise to self-doubt, shame and cruelty, and empowers us to redirect them to unlock empathy and kindness for ourselves and others. Through her own battles with anxiety and coping with disappointment, she demonstrates how we can overcome obstacles and move forward with greater positivity.Dare to Be Kind presents the path to acceptance, love and tolerance, and offers a blueprint for how to lead a resilient life and, ultimately, forge a radically compassionate world.
Daring to Fall for the Prince (Princes of Egypt)
by Heba HelmyEnter a world of Egyptian royalty and forbidden attraction in this high-stakes romance. To Prince Saleem, With Love When Elise agrees to pose as her friend Lady Olive in a few letters with a faraway prince, she never dreams she&’ll actually meet the man. Yet when they travel from England to Egypt, and Olive runs away, Elise finds herself alone with Prince Saleem and fighting a forbidden attraction! It might be a tactical match, but Saleem&’s all but betrothed to her best friend, and fiercely independent Elise is wary of his royal world. As they team up to solve a dangerous mystery, dare Elise reveal she&’s the one who wrote the letters and surrender to this impossible desire? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Princes of EgyptBook 1: Daring to Fall for the Prince
Darius Jones: Darius Jones; Never Again Once More; Soulmates Dissipate (Soulmates Dissipate #7)
by Morrison Mary B.New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison hooks readers with this compelling novel featuring basketball star Darius Jones. He has it all--but when a tragic accident turns his world upside down, he'll have to fight to get back on top of his game. . . Darius Jones is living the good life. He's got a chance to become the league's most valuable player, he's crazy in love with his wife, and his relationship with his parents has never been better. But just when Darius thinks everything's going right, a drunk driver slams into his car, leaving his wife, Fancy, in a coma with a slim chance of surviving. Ashlee Anderson, the mother of Darius' son, immediately files for custody, claiming his demanding schedule and emotional tragedy make him an unfit father. When Ashlee is granted temporary custody, a heartbroken Darius struggles to balance keeping his head in the game, sitting by his wife's side, and winning back his son. But a stalker groupie convinces him to escape his sorrows for just one night. . . . He doesn't realize his sexiest fan has much more in store for her obsession--and she'll do whatever it takes to ensure Darius becomes her man and Fancy doesn't leave the hospital alive. With his life quickly unraveling, Darius must gamble all he's worked for to save his wife, reclaim his son, and stop one night of pleasure with a madwoman from becoming a lifetime of pain . . . .
Darius the Great Deserves Better
by Adib KhorramIn this companion to the award-winning Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Darius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. It's everything he's ever wanted--but what if he deserves better?Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. Since his trip to Iran, a lot has changed. He's getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, varsity soccer practices, and an internship at his favorite tea shop, things are falling into place.Then, of course, everything changes. Darius's grandmothers are in town for a long visit, and Darius can't tell whether they even like him. The internship is not going according to plan, Sohrab isn't answering Darius's calls, and Dad is far away on business. And Darius is sure he really likes Landon . . . but he's also been hanging out with Chip Cusumano, former bully and current soccer teammate--and well, maybe he's not so sure about anything after all.Darius was just starting to feel okay, like he finally knew what it meant to be Darius Kellner. But maybe okay isn't good enough. Maybe Darius deserves better.
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
by Adib KhorramDarius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA. <P><P>Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s a Fractional Persian—half, his mom’s side—and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. <P><P>Darius has never really fit in at home, and he’s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn’t exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. <P><P>Soon, they’re spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city’s skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush—the original Persian version of his name—and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he’s Darioush to Sohrab. <P><P>Adib Khorram’s brilliant debut is for anyone who’s ever felt not good enough—then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay.
Darjeeling: A Novel
by Bharti KirchnerNovelist and award-winning cookbook author Bharti Kirchner has written a sweeping family saga, a first class fiction about forbidden love and family honor. Set in the mountainous tea plantations of Darjeeling, India and in New York City, Darjeeling is the story of two sisters - Aloka and Sujata - long separated by their love for Pranab, an idealistic young revolutionary. Pranab loves Sujata, the awkward, prickly, younger sister but, out of obligation, marries Aloka, the gracious, beautiful, older sister. When all of their secrets are revealed, the three are forced to leave Darjeeling. Aloka and Pranab flee to New York City and Sujata to Canada. The story opens ten years later, when their Grandmother summons everyone home to the family tea plantation to celebrate her birthday. Despite the fact that Aloka is still very much in love with Pranab, they are in the process of getting a divorce. Sujata, who is still single, runs a successful business importing tea, a business that doesn't fill her broken heart. This trip forces the sisters to wrestle with their bitterness and anger and to try to heal old wounds. What complicates matters is that Pranab, too, is going to India and is intent on rekindling his relationship with Sujata now that his marriage is over. Although filled with the rich foods, smells, and social confines of another culture, Darjeeling is really about the universally human emotions of jealousy, rivalry, love, and honor. It is a complex novel about family, exile, sisterly relations, and how one incident can haunt us for the rest of our lives.
Dark Angel
by David KlassWhen his older brother is released from prison, seventeen-year-old Jeff's family secret is revealed, causing upheaval in his home, school, and love life.
Dark Angel: A Novel
by David KlassA taut psychological thriller for teensSeventeen-year-old Jeff thought he would never again have to deal with his older brother, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence. But after six years, Troy's sentence has been overturned on a technicality and he is released from prison. He returns to a family deeply divided about having him back home. Jeff can't forget how his life was disrupted by his brother, how his family had to move to another state and start over. Still, his parents believe things will be different now. But Troy's return makes a mess of Jeff 's life – at home, at school, and with his girlfriend. When Jeff 's rival on the soccer field turns up missing, Jeff suspects Troy is involved, and he sets out to prove it. But nothing could prepare Jeff for what happens as he gets closer to the truth.With unexpected flashes of humor, David Klass once again gives readers a gripping, multilayered novel about good and evil and the powerful bonds of family.Dark Angel is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Dark Canoe
by Scott O'DellTHERE IS A THIN LINE BETWEEN GENIUS AND MADNESS. When young Nathan sails with his older brothers in search of a lost treasure ship, he is expected to do exactly as they tell him. But when one of his brothers mysteriously dies and the other declares he is Captain Ahab straight out of Moby Dick, Nathan worries about what orders he might have to carry out. Then a mysterious object appears in the bay that seems to have floated out of the very pages of Moby Dick. Something very strange is happening at sea, but how. . . and why? "Figures and events from Moby Dick are given eerie, shadowy counterparts ... So quietly, so persuasively is this accomplished that when Ishmael's ocean-going coffin drifts out of Melville's seas in O'Dell's, it carries no shock for either Nathan or the reader." Washington Post Book World.
Dark Days
by James PontiMolly's up against the undead--and the fate of Manhattan is in her hands--in the third and final book of the Dead City trilogy, which Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins says "breathes new life into the zombie genre."Molly and the Omegas fight to contain the storm unleashed by Operation Blue Moon. As they do, Molly's personal life is thrown into turmoil when she discovers that one of her closest friends has joined the ranks of the undead, a development that threatens the Omegas as well as Molly's relationship with her mother. As Molly and her friends fight the Dead Squad (a special NYPD task force made up entirely of zombies), they discover that the world's largest gold reserve is kept in a vault eighty feet below the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. They find a photograph of the vault's construction in the 1920s and realize that the construction crew was led by none other than the leader of the undead, Marek Blackwell. Could this explain the source of all his money? And if so, what is he planning to do with it? Is he rebuilding Dead City...or is he building an undead army?
Dark Earth: A Novel
by Rebecca StottA &“superb&” (The Guardian) novel about two sisters fighting for survival in Dark Ages Britain that weaves &“a dazzling blend of history and fantasy&” (BuzzFeed) &“Rich in history and folklore . . . Stott is astute on the use of stories to control others and maintain power. . . . Female defiance blazes through as her women reclaim this brutal period from the men.&”—The TelegraphThe year is 500 AD. Sisters Isla and Blue live in the shadows of the Ghost City, the abandoned ruins of the once-glorious mile-wide Roman settlement Londinium on the bank of the River Thames. But the small island they call home is also a place of exile for Isla, Blue, and their father, a legendary blacksmith accused of using dark magic to make his firetongue swords—formidable blades that cannot be broken—and cast out from the community. When he dies suddenly, the sisters find themselves facing enslavement by the local warlord and his cruel, power-hungry son. Their only option is to escape to the Ghost City, where they discover an underworld of rebel women living secretly amid the ruins. But if Isla and Blue are to survive the men who hunt them, and protect their new community, they will need to use all their skill and ingenuity—as well as the magic of their foremothers—to fight back. With an intimate yet cinematic scope, Dark Earth re-creates an ancient world steeped in myth and folklore, and introduces us to unforgettable women who come to vibrant life on the page. A heart-in-mouth adventure full of moments of tenderness, this is a beautiful, profound novel about oppression and power that puts a female perspective on a historical period dominated by men&’s stories.
Dark Eyes
by William RichterWally was adopted from a Russian orphanage as a child and grew up in a wealthy New York City family. At fifteen, her obsessive need to rebel led her to life on the streets. Now the sixteen-year-old is beautiful and hardened, and she's just stumbled across the possibility of discovering who she really is. She'll stop at nothing to find her birth mother before Klesko - her dark-eyed father - finds her. Because Klesko will stop at nothing to reclaim the fortune Wally's mother stole from him long ago. Even if that means murdering his own blood. But Wally's had her own killer training, and she's hungry for justice. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for teens, this debut thriller introduces our next big series heroine!
Dark Flood
by Karon AldermanA stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.Everyone knows the history of the famous Heaton Main coal mine accident - but that's never interested Archie. Why would he bother about the past when he's got more than enough to worry about right now? Like his Granda's health taking a turn for the worse. And the shifty Robson twins from across the street deciding they have it in for him.With the help of his best-friends Adila and Kyle, Archie goes on a mission to raise money for his Granda's recovery while also avoiding the Robsons at all costs. But when timelines collide during an unexpected storm, Archie is pulled more than two-hundred years into the past, and into an experience that will change his life forever. . .If he can make it back.